Student Government should take advantage of the opportunity to sustain the political engagement that spiked during elections.
Columnists »
Baseless instinct
The psychological urge to profile evades our judgment, but that doesn’t mean we should follow it.
Let’s define our terms
Ambiguousness of “free inquiry” becomes troublesome when it underlies serious policies and decisions.
Criminal neglect
The University’s policy on reporting violent crimes is too selective to sufficiently inform those it aims to protect.
The art of upstanding comedy
High-quality jokes reflect an amount of empathy for those they discuss—the rest just aren’t nice.
Ineptitude or individuality?
UChicago is a place that encourages individuals to be who they are—but not necessarily by themselves.
Selective acceptance
The hypocrisy of progressives’ critiques of conservative views and values belies their limited commitment to tolerance.
The politics of paranoia
The far-right’s tendency to unjustly vilify those that oppose its views is becoming a central facet of the modern GOP.
No need to look away
Our desire to delve deeply into the conditions of tragedy doesn’t come from such a bad place.
Mistaking identity
We shouldn’t paper over the gaps in our knowledge of individuals with things we feel safe to assume.
Editorials »
Safety in knowledge
UCPD’s planned launch of a safety app is undermined by University’s selective security alert policy.
From homework to network
UChicago’s plans for online open courses expand upon its commitment to making education accessible.
Half baked
Short-term fixes clearly not sufficient as dining hall health concerns continue to resurface.
Election oversight
SG must immediately restructure Elections and Rules Committee to guarantee electoral accountability.
SG 2013: Liaison Endorsements
For the position of undergraduate liaison to the Board of Trustees, the Maroon endorses incumbent Rohan Manthani.
SG 2013: Slate Evaluations
The four executive slates offer different ideas about the role and direction Student Government should take over the next year.
An all-student affair
Recent administrative message regarding diversity and inclusion rightly reaches out to entire student body.
Voting on principle
Students should support investment referendum if they favor productive dialogue on social responsibility.
Back to school
CPS decision to close Canter Middle School neglects the school’s culture of support for students.
Granting the right to a debt-free education
Administrators should work with activists campaigning for a no-loan policy at UChicago.
Contributors »
Marketplace value
On a campus with a bustling and impersonal feel, UChi Marketplace promises memorable meetings and sweet deals.
How financial aid reinforces our values
Dean Nondorf outlines progress, potential of UChicago’s financial aid offerings.
Say yes to divest
Passage of divestment referendum shows student desire for University that values environment more than illusion of neutrality.
Going down down, baby
Major Activities Board’s choice to bring Nelly to campus for Summer Breeze inconsistent with concert’s forward-thinking past.
Facebook food fight
Online griping won’t do much to fix larger issues with campus dining.
Letter to the Editor »
Letter: C&G Liaison write-in explains candidacy
Entry into unopposed race prompted by desire to put community experience to work.
Letter: UCMC unresponsive
Hospital admins must make good on public discussion promise.
Letter: Event posters use offensive rhetoric
Political Union event title disrespects undocumented immigrants.
Letter: E & R responds to article on complaints filed against SG candidate
In response to the “SG presidential candidate accused of foul play” (Apr. 16)
Letter: Artistic differences
Frustrating scarcity of Core art classes results in wasted time, talent for College students.