The fraternity says that it was not responsible for packages with racist and homophobic slurs.
Ankit Jain, Chicago Maroon
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Phi Delt denies involvement in bias incident
SHE, FLY reject trauma care argument
Polonsky said he is open to collaborating with other hospitals and organizations to bring trauma care to the South Side.
E&R delays by-law amendments until fall
SG will seek student input before going ahead with changes.
SG to update E&R rules
SG plans to present changes to E&R rules next Thursday.
Students advise diversity efforts
Students comprising the Vice President’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion held their first meeting last week.
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.”
Uncommon Interview: Carol Browner
Carol Browner, Obama’s former Climate Czar, shared her insights on how climate legislation failed in Congress in 2010, what to expect from Obama’s second term, and why it’s so hard to get people serious about climate change.
Office of Campus and Student Life pledges diversity initiatives
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
Panel ponders the political future of climate change
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
Divestment referendum to appear on SG ballot
The campaign’s leaders learned from the 2011 referendum to establish a Socially Responsible Investment Committee.
Multiple Chicago sites vie for Obama library
UChicago remains a silent contender for the bid for Obama’s presidential library as possibilities for its location grow more specific.
Boston-area students respond to bombing
UChicago’s Bostonians discuss their response to the yesterday’s attack during the Boston Marathon.
Political stars align for IOP ribbon cutting ceremony
Members of the Board of Advisors gathered at the event included both Democratic and Republican political gurus.
UCPD, University reach contract agreement
Negotiations stalled over wage disagreements.
University launches external investigations of protest incidents
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
SHE members present resolution at SG Assembly
SHE member and fourth-year Olivia Woollam also accused Chief of Police Marlon Lynch of lying.
University forum examines trauma protest prosecutions
University and community members expressed concerns about the arrests and prosecutions resulting from the January 27 trauma center protests.
Gingrich on future of GOP
2012 presidential candidate and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talks to the Maroon about the recent election and the future of the GOP.
Pipeline draws national rallies
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
New stops possible after bus revamp
The 170s CTA bus routes’ replacement will most likely be a private company and may provide additional stops.
This week, UChicago gets sexy
The seven-day program features 40 events on a wide range of sex-related issues.
Mandel makeover maintains historical design
The renovation, which occurred over winter break, was one of the biggest in its history.
Obama strategist reflects on election
An Obama campaign strategist and U of C alum discussed why he knew Obama would win and the future of the Institute of Politics.
Big Easy reopens after falling on hard times
After numerous health code violations, a personal health scare, and a little funds reapportionment, The Big Easy is back in business.
Teenage girl reportedly raped near Obama house
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
Last stop, McCormick: Obama supporters rejoice
A U of C student witnessed the rally literally behind the curtains.
Students, candidates debate at IOP event
In its first event of the year, the newly-created Institute of Politics hosted a student debate, followed by the televised presidential debate, with an introduction by Newton Minow.
New dorm to replace Pierce in near future, committee says
Executive Vice President David Greene is one of the senior administrators on a panel discussing the future of Pierce Tower.
Questions abound as Stafford deadline looms
Students are puzzling over how the doubling of Stafford loan interest rates might affect their education and their daily lives.
Pierce’s fate uncertain as admins weigh options
A committee of senior administrators are drafting a proposals for the Board of Trustees regarding the future (and possible destruction) of Pierce Tower.
Woodlawn historic district back on community agenda
Community preservationists are calling for the creation of a historical district on the 5700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue.
Preservationists list Woodlawn block among city’s vulnerable
With Preservation Chicago’s inclusion of Woodlawn Avenue in recent list of the city’s most endangered buildings and neighbohoods, community and University relations still have room to improve.
Copyrights kill freedoms, tech activist claims
A contrarian free software developer describes a tech world with copyright reform.
Copyrights kill freedoms, tech activist claims
Programmer Richard Stallman argued that proprietary software laws infringe on fundamental democratic values at a talk yesterday afternoon.
Humans, zombies under fire after Nerf shootout in Harper
The role-playing game caught flak during its regular “Nerf war” in Harper Memorial Library for property damage.
Alaska Lt. Gov. argues for mining state’s natural resources
Treadwell makes the argument for Alaska’s involvement in oil drilling.
E-mail scammers target students seeking internships
Several students received e-mails asking for allegedly from a representative of a large company that said they had gotten their contact information from CAPS.
Indian ministry endows new professorship
The permanent professorship will be funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Indian Ministry of Culture.
Abandoned project an ugly menace, 47th Street residents say
Construction of an arts space at East 47th Street and South Greenwood Avenue has been largely abandoned, prompting neighborhood outcry.
Inheritance
Paolini publishes the last installment of the Inheritance Cycle.
Ida renovation hits snag, will continue into winter
The roof renovations on Ida Noyes Hall have hit a snag.
NFL on radar for Demetrios Brizzolara
Update, 6/13/13, 12:31 a.m.: The following article has been updated to reflect precautions taken by Phi Delta Theta in response to a bomb threat received Thursday evening. The Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity on campus became the center of…
RSO hopes to make a tradition of Humans vs. Zombies
Humans vs. Zombies ended Tuesday with record numbers of participants, but the Zombie Readiness Task Force is prepared to turn even more students into zombies in the future.