U of C Divest is acting in response to the “Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions” movement.
divestment
Push for Divestment From Some Companies Active in Israel Looks for CC Resolution
New North Opens for Student Tours
Still an active construction site, Campus North Residential Commons opened for student tours last Friday. Staff from College Housing &… Read more »
Istanbul
Istanbul Program Moved to Paris After Bombings
University expects to resume its program in Istanbul in 2017.
Critic v Batman v Superman
UCPD
Body Camera Program for UCPD Officers Begins This Month
UCPD says change is part of “an ongoing commitment to the safety of officers and the people the department serves.”
Airport Shuttles
College Council Protests End of Airport Shuttle
Student Government’s Executive Slate cancelled the end-of-quarter shuttle service without consultation.
Education
Supporters of Today’s Teachers’ Strike Organize on Campus
Protesters will gather on the quad today in support of Chicago Teachers Union’s efforts.
53rd street
Hyde Park Will Get Compact Target on 53rd St. Next Fall
New store will be one of Target’s smaller, flexible format store specifically designed for urban environments.
Viewpoints
healthcare
Letter: Medical Students Call for Single-Payer Health Insurance
As medical students, we have chosen a profession dedicated to treating illness and helping people live healthy lives. Yet, early… Read more »
2016 presidential election
Anatomy of a Trump Supporter
Obama’s policies didn’t create future Trump fans, but his presidency pushed them over the edge.
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Sports
men's track and field
Track and Field to Start Spring Season with Ted Haydon Invitational
Coming off an indoor season in which the women’s track and field squad boasted two All-American and one National Champion performances, the ladies will look to build on this success in the great outdoors. The men’s team finished in a respectable 4th place at the UAA Indoor Championship, but they have plans to improve at the Ted Haydon Invitational this weekend.
men's tennis
Tennis Finds Spring Break Success in California
Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to sunny California for their spring break competitions. The No. 4 men took on four ranked teams and managed to finish 3–1, while the No. 14 women went 1–1 against their own pair of ranked opponents.
softball
Softball Tees off With Strong Showing in Florida
The softball squad came out of the off season swinging, winning eight of its first nine games, including a four game win-streak to start the year.
baseball
Spring Swing Provides Inconsistent Results for South Siders
While the rest of campus was away on spring break, the baseball team played eight games in ten days, and was able to finish at a respectable 3–5.
men's swim and dive
Maroons Pool All-American Honors in 15 events
Twin 14th-place finishes by both the men’s and women’s swim and dive squads at the NCAA DIII Championships were bolstered by 15 All-American finishes and four new school records.
men's track and field
Maroons Surge Into NCAA Championships
The men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Carthage College Final Qualifier as a tune-up for the upcoming NCAA Championship meet this weekend. With a handful of athletes heading to the biggest meet in DIII Track and Field, the Maroons will look to make an impact on the national stage.
Arts
Critic v Batman v Superman
“The answer to danger seems to be more danger, just as the answer to critiques of a certain prequel’s action sequence seems to be more action.”
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Arts, briefly.
Graphic Novelist Daniel Clowes (LAB ’79) Comes Home
“[Clowes] rejects all ready-made tropes, peeking instead into the woodwork of the quotidian…”
Knight of Cups a Heroic Feat of Cinema
“It’s a testament to Malick’s direction, as well as cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki’s eye, that the film can bring out the splendor of bare parking lots and cluttered roads.”
No Rest at South By Southwest
“SXSW proved to us how many great artists, experiences, and people are out there: you just have to be willing to try something new.”
Fuck Your Ivy League Sweater!
“Frontwoman Alex Luciano’s lyrics and stage banter brought a careless femininity to Diet Cig’s pop-punk music—not normally a femme-friendly genre.”
Grey City Magazine
A Sunroom of One’s Own
It’s a clear, warm Saturday morning in May, and my sunroom is full of light and the sounds drifting up… Read more »
Particle Politics
December 17, 2007 was dubbed “Black Monday” by the scientific community in America. National laboratories across the country learned that… Read more »
How Things Work: UChicago’s Global Centers
Vice President for Global Engagement Ian Solomon’s office is lined with mementos of his time in Washington, including photos with… Read more »
Holding Court
Early Morning. While the rest of the world sleeps, Ian Mahoney, 56, shoots free throws and runs sprints. Two… Read more »
Must Love Cats, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Parasite
It’s only too easy to spot a dog person. Their canine predilection bounds right up and licks you on the… Read more »