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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Phillip Kroft.

In Pursuit of Excellence: An Interview with New Men’s Soccer Coach Phillip Kroft

By Victor Roberts / October 24, 2023

I believe the way you treat others is telling of the person you are. While in the early stages of writing this piece, I cold-emailed Phillip Kroft, the recently-hired coach of the men’s soccer team,...

The Maroons in a huddle before the Wheaton Gil Dodds Invitational.

UChicago Women’s Cross Country Holds First-Place National Ranking for Five Straight Weeks

By Austin Zeglis / October 24, 2023

The University of Chicago women’s cross country team is no stranger to national success.  After last year’s second-place finish at the NCAA DIII Cross Country Championships, the team opened the...

Opening night at the United Center, the home of the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls Are Stuck in NBA Purgatory

By Austin Zeglis / October 19, 2023
Expectations are low for the Bulls after a disappointing season last year and a mediocre offseason this summer.
Bella Alfaro and other members of the womens basketball team in Japan.

The Tumultuous Summers of UChicago Student-Athletes

By Blair Penn / October 19, 2023
Does the 9​-to-5 ​lifestyle adequately allow athletes to prepare for their upcoming athletic seasons?
Seattle Parks and Recreation. CC-BY 2.0.

Can Anything Stop Pickleball in Chicago?

By Finn Hartnett / September 19, 2023
Tennis’s upstart offspring is pulling in million-dollar investments and celebrity endorsements in the Windy City and beyond. Love it or hate it, pickleball is only growing bigger.
Sitch on the touchline in November 2022.

NCAA Title–Winning Soccer Coach Julianne Sitch to Leave Maroons for University of Denver

By Austin Zeglis / July 14, 2023
Sitch, who joined the team in April 2022, became the first woman to coach a men’s team to a national championship in NCAA history last year.
Ratner Gymnasium the evening of the event.

Celebrating Excellence: UChicago’s Order of the “C” Banquet Honors Student-Athletes and Tradition

By Cael Saxton / May 22, 2023
Earlier this month, the nation’s oldest Letterman’s Association recognized the achievements of UChicago’s male varsity sports teams.
The softball team warms up before a game against Lake Forest College.

Softball Catcher Bids Farewell After Tremendous Senior Season

By Marcos Gonzalez / May 18, 2023
Julia Folkl capped off a stellar UChicago softball career with her best season to date. As she graduates from the team, she says she’s excited to see what the future will bring.
A small crowd gathers to watch the UChicago softball team take on Lake Forest at Stagg Field.

The Strange Intimacy of Gameday at UChicago

By Finn Hartnett / May 11, 2023
Attending a regular-season varsity sports game at the University is a quiet, dreamy affair. Where have all the fans gone? And who are the ones that remain?
Shot Putter Simon Dixon and the Art of Adaptation

Shot Putter Simon Dixon and the Art of Adaptation

By Blair Penn / April 26, 2023
When UChicago first-year and champion shot putter Simon Dixon dislocated his throwing shoulder in 2020, he had a simple, if unorthodox, solution—use the other arm.
The Chicago Bulls Tried to Fast-Track Their Rebuild. It Failed.

The Chicago Bulls Tried to Fast-Track Their Rebuild. It Failed.

By Austin Zeglis / April 26, 2023
Injuries and offensive underperformance led the Bulls to a subpar record and a disappointing end to the season. Where do they go from here?
The White Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles during April of 2023.

Back to Basics: The 2023 Chicago White Sox Season Preview

By Dheeraj Devarajan / April 10, 2023
South Side faithful are hoping the Sox can recover from an unexpectedly dreadful 2022 season and return to the playoffs in 2023.
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