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Decisions to be made
On Wednesday, the University announced its decision to convert New Graduate Residence Hall (NGRH) into an expansion of the Harris School of Public Policy. NGRH will close in the spring of 2016 and be...
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Complaints in plain sight
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) recently announced that they have appointed a new, independent director of professional accountability, whose job is to evaluate complaints filed...
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Fully a part of this campus
Following significant backlash in response to racist costumes on Halloween, a dialogue on our campus’s openness to racial diversity has been growing—culminating in a petition started last Friday to...
View ArticleEyes on the prize
On Monday, November 24, the administration announced in an e-mail that, after investigating an incident of hate speech posted on Facebook, it is “confident that the Facebook posting was not created by...
View ArticleWhat we’re thankful for
Now that we’re all back from stuffing ourselves with turkeys (or tofurkeys for the vegetarians among us, or other foodstuffs for those who venture outside of tradition), there are some things which...
View ArticleLand of the free?
On January 6, the Committee on Free Expression released a report addressing the issue of freedom of expression on campus. The committee consists of seven professors at the University who were appointed...
View ArticleLocal Library Lives On
In the coming months, the Barack Obama Foundation will choose a winning bid for the Obama presidential library. This month, the University has gained support from local aldermen, mayor Rahm Emanuel,...
View ArticleAround Chicago in 80 days
On Wednesday, UChicago Study Abroad announced a new program that focuses on the city of Chicago: the Study Chicago Quarter (SCQ). The SCQ launches in a pilot version this Spring. This study...
View ArticleU(Shall Not)Pass
The Maroon reported last Friday that College Council will hold a referendum on whether or not to bring U-Pass to the College. U-Pass is a service that would provide students unlimited use of all CTA...
View ArticleA whale of a time
The University recently announced a new study abroad entitled “Whales: Biology, Culture, and Evolution on Nantucket Sound,” in conjunction with the Marine Biological Laboratories (MBL) in...
View ArticleA time for progress
1. U Pass. I Pass. We Pass. All our classes. 2. More shuttles downtown. More shuttles to other neighborhoods in Chicago. More shuttles out of state. More shuttles to New York City. More shuttles to...
View ArticleUncommon uncertainty
The Uncommon Fund has traditionally supported a wide variety of projects—last year it funded a project to build the world’s largest muffin, a collection of suits for students to check out for...
View ArticleRegistration frustration
Course registration ends today at 5 p.m., bringing an end to another cycle of uncertainty. Each quarter time schedules are released unannounced during seventh week in preparation for bidding during...
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Promoting voting
On February 24, voters went to the polls in the Chicago mayoral election. No candidate won over 50 percent of the vote, which means there will be a runoff election on April 7 between the top two...
View ArticleStudents insecure in security alerts
During finals week last quarter, the University of Chicago community received a security alert about Ross Jacobs, who had stabbed his roommate multiple times and had not yet been apprehended. This was...
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Trapped between a house and a hard place
As prospective students visit the University this week, they are introduced to one of its largest selling points: the house system. Houses provide first-years with a ready-made community and teach...
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True transparency requires the law
For more than two years, University of Chicago students, Chicago aldermen, Illinois legislators, and community members have called for the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) to become more...
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Home is where the heart is
Photo: Alice Xiao/The Chicago Maroon On Monday, the University announced that five dorms will be shut down and their houses moved to Campus North under new names after next year. With no forewarning of...
View ArticleThe Maroon Editorial Board endorses Young and Perri
Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Andrew Young for the position of undergraduate liaison to the Board of Trustees. While Anthony Downer is a capable and...
View ArticleThe Maroon Editorial Board endorses United Progress
The Maroon Editorial Board endorses United Progress (U.P.) for Executive Slate. The slate consists of Tyler Kissinger for president, Alex Jung for vice president of administration, and Kenzo Esquivel...
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T(icket)-Pain
On Monday, hundreds of students lined up to buy tickets for Major Activities Board’s (MAB) Summer Breeze Concert. The popularity of the event has grown tremendously in the last couple years, thanks in...
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A slice of the pie
This week, Student Government (SG) announced a $72,500 funding increase for programs benefiting graduate students in its 2015–16 budget. The SG budget is funded by the Student Life Fees (SLF) paid by...
View ArticleIt’s hard out here for an academic
This Wednesday, the University announced UChicagoGRAD, a new program to make career-related resources more available and streamlined for graduate students. In addition to honing academic writing and...
View ArticleIn case you missed it
Three seasons have come and gone, and at this point it’s hard to remember what a Chicago winter feels like. In the past year, much has happened, but it’s understandable that you might’ve missed some...
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Setting the table
This quarter, UChicago Dining will be serving dinner on three Saturday nights under a program called the “Saturday Night Social Club.” Each of these Saturdays will serve a maximum of 200 students by...
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Making success affordable
Over the first few weeks of the school year, the University has announced a series of initiatives targeting under-resourced students, including those who are the first in their families to go to...
View ArticleJust a trim
On April 20 Provost Eric D. Isaacs announced an upcoming set of budget cuts at the University, aimed primarily at administrative services and non-academic departments. In a second announcement on July...
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Off the (Ara)mark
In June 2016, the University’s contract with Aramark will end and UChicago Dining will have the opportunity to either renew their partnership with Aramark or begin anew with another foodservice...
View ArticleOn Halloween costumes
Last year several students’ Halloween costumes set off a chain of events which included a petition with over 2,500 signatures calling on the University to address the campus climate on racial issues...
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Independent Review Committee in review
This year, students interested in serving on the Independent Review Committee (IRC) of the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) were directed to apply through Campus and Student Life instead...
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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,...
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...
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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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...
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 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....
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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...
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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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleIn 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...
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