In Case You Missed It
It’s been another eventful year at the University of Chicago, and the ever-reliable Maroon has been by your side through the whole thing. But just in case you were paying more attention to Yik Yak than...
View ArticleGiving a Green Light to the Media
An NBC News crew was not granted access to the main quad to videotape students protesting what they see as the corporatization of the University last Thursday. The protest, organized by the IIRON...
View ArticleBudgeting for the Future
Student Government (SG)’s General Assembly convened on Monday to pass 30–4 a budget that substantially increases spending for line items targeted at graduate students. Last year, SG increased funding...
View ArticleRaising the Bar on UCPD Accountability
The University, in an effort to increase accountability, began selectively releasing University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) data last spring. To test its commitment to transparency, the Chicago...
View ArticleThe Maroon Editorial Board Endorses Our Campus
The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Our Campus for Executive Slate. The slate consists of Chase Woods for president, Paul Drexler for vice president of administration, and Victoria Monteiro for vice...
View ArticleThe Maroon Editorial Board Endorses Esquivel, Beck, and Albrecht
Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees The Maroon Editorial Board endorses third-year Kenzo Esquivel for the position of undergraduate liaison to the board of trustees. While first-year Laura...
View ArticleSet the Record Straight
College Council (CC) set a troubling precedent Tuesday evening when it banned audio recordings of its weekly meeting and failed to communicate a consistent set of rules to attendees. Audio recording...
View ArticleSG Should Stick to Campus Issues
On Tuesday night, U of C Divest presented a resolution to College Council that, if passed, will encourage the University administration to divest from companies that divestment supporters have...
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Break Away From the Herd
Photo: Alice Xiao/The Chicago Maroon This past week, Yik Yak has been the forum for much-needed dialogue regarding sexual assault on this campus. The conversation largely focused on one event in...
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Don’t Shirk the Shrine
Photo: Kaitlyn Akin/The Chicago Maroon In October, a fire ravaged the 92-year-old Shrine of Christ the King Church on the corner of South Woodlawn Avenue and East 64th Street. The fire left the church...
View ArticleLetter from the Editor
Dear Reader, Welcome to The Maroon’s first Dining Issue, in which we bring into focus a central part of all of our lives here: food. Inside you will find coverage both illuminating and entertaining....
View ArticleCost-Benefit Analysis
Inflammatory AEPi e-mails leaked to BuzzFeed this week added fuel to the long-running debate at this school between protecting free speech and fostering a safe space for students. While the University...
View ArticleUnder the Microscope
On January 21, molecular biologist Jason Lieb resigned after a University investigation concluded he had violated the University’s sexual misconduct policy. Lieb had been on a leave of absence since...
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Understanding the MOU
On Saturday the University and the City of Chicago signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The non-binding MOU, which the city of Chicago signed with seven other local universities, renews a 2011...
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Fewer Checked Boxes, More Change
“Turning the Tide”, a recently released report from Harvard Graduate School of Education, encourages a new emphasis on the ethical orientation of prospective college students.The report was signed by...
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Turning to Service
Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day off from classes but also a time to reflect on community service and social justice. The University Community Service Center (UCSC) will be hosting a...
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Decreasing the Distance
In late November, a dashcam video was released showing the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald over a year ago. On December 7, surveillance footage from 2012 was released showing Chicago...
View ArticleLetter from the editor
Dear readers, Today you will find the December 1 issue of The Maroon online, but not in newsstands or stacks on campus. Due to the closing of University facilities Monday as well as the security...
View ArticleWhat we’re thankful for
As winter closes in on us, perhaps the only comfort we have is the equally swift approach of Thanksgiving. Whether you’re planning your friendsgiving, headed home to see family, or eating an entire...
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Time to take the campus climate
Photo: Grace Hauck/The Chicago Maroon Last December the University announced two campus climate surveys, the first concerning sexual misconduct and assault and the second concerning diversity,...
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