Though the University has affirmed its commitment to admit and support undocumented students, some find a hostile atmosphere for discussing issues surrounding immigration on campus.
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The student-run Web site puts UChicago-related Facebook events on one page.
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Our generation has a clear grasp on the problems it faces—now it’s time to believe we can solve them.
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On Friday, Kanye West projected the video for his latest single “New Slaves” on buildings around the world (Brooklyn, pictured above). His upcoming album, Yeezus, drops next month.
With latest single, Kanye gets face time on the quad
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The Maroons didn’t pick up any new NCAA qualifying times this past week, but five South Siders maintained their qualifying positions from this year’s previous meets.
After Last Chance weekend, Nationals beckon for five Maroons
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Undocumented students face hurdles despite Univ. support
Students advise diversity efforts
Students comprising the Vice President’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion held their first meeting last week.
Amidst five-month Red Line closure, alternative transit options abound
The Green Line, CTA buses, and the Metra can reach popular Red Line destinations, but students should account for extra travel time and more crowded conditions than usual.
New RSO lays out class divide
The Socioeconomic Acceptance and Diversity Alliance aims to promote more dialogue about class issues and more resources for low-income students.
Committee to assess Core arts scarcity
According to administrators, arts courses face “logistical” challenges, including space and faculty shortages.
New Dean eager to learn students’ needs
Currently the Dean of the Undergraduate College at Bryn Mawr College, Rasmussen previously held administrative positions at Duke and Wesleyan.
Ginsburg offers alternative, critical perspective on Roe
Justice Ginsburg, the second female to serve on the Supreme Court, discusses why Roe v. Wade actually hurt the pro-choice movement.
Losier to file UCPD complaint
During an open meeting with the Committee on Dissent and Protest, Losier discussed his arrest report and a recently surfaced video.
Class of ’17 yield above 50 percent
Admissions yield reached a record high, although it’s still below that of the ivies.
TEDx takes it down a notch
TEDxUChicago experienced a sharp decline in attendance this year.
TEDx: Jo Tyler
Tyler speaks on the purpose of storytelling.
TEDx: Sue Khim
Khim speaks on her experiences as an entrepreneur in the non-profit world.
TEDx: Robert Lipman
Lipman speaks on his experiences cooking food as chef of The Hearth.
UCPD lights the way home
New UCPD app for smartphones helps students find a safe way home.
Speaker warns against affirmative action ban
Loyola University Professor discussed the benefits of affirmative action at OMSA on Wednesday in light of Fisher v. University of Texas.
ORCSA to try new RSO advising model
The Office of Reynolds Club and Student Activities will transition from assigning RSO advisers based on subject to a new model based on the scale of the RSO.
Broadview residents table complaints on dining move
After student complaints over the Broadview house table location change, administrators will extend shuttle routes and relocate Fourth Meal to Cathey.
Under ACA, doctor supply won’t meet demand
Study by UChicago professor finds that the South Side will be hit the hardest by the influx of newly insured patients from the Affordable Care Act.
Anti-racism activist kicks off diversity initiatives
Anti-racism activist and writer Tim Wise spoke about the ignorance of dominant social groups as a persistent problem in America and the University of Chicago community at an event in Mandel Hall last night.
Uncommon Interview: Clarence Okoh
The president of the Organization of Black Students sat down with the Maroon to talk about campus race relations, why UChicago needs to work on increasing diversity, and what’s wrong with the phrase “politically correct.”
UChicago to experiment with online courses
Many faculty are reportedly interested in making massive open online courses and the University is in discussions with edX and Coursera, two existing free online course sites.
The Nile to move to 55th, deli to join this spring
Hyde Park veteran The Nile Restaurant will be heading westward and Bergstein’s NY Deli will open their second location on East 55th Street and South Woodlawn Avenue.
Proposed high-rise will require zoning changes
Community members came together to address concerns about zoning changes that would be required for the construction of the high-rise on East 53rd Street between South Kimbark Avenue and South Dorchester Avenue.
Angela Davis: Institutions must “unlearn racism”
Historian and activist Angela Davis spoke about the prison abolition movement and gun control at Rockefeller on Friday.
Booth conference addresses innovation in microfinance
Leaders in microfinance, which involves providing financial services to low-income individuals and citizens of developing countries, spoke at the conference.