The University’s intellectual tradition trains students to ask the right questions, solve big problems.
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An imperative outside ourselves
An elite education is more than a means to an end—it imparts a moral obligation.
A call to action (hero)
With temperatures and crime rising, Hyde Park needs a superhero—and you could be the one to don the mask.
The presence of an undeniable past
Mitt Romney’s dismissal of bullying allegations shows past mistakes shouldn’t always be forgiven.
Age defined, then defied
Our culture’s focus on the elasticity of young minds unduly limits adults’ creative capacities.
Lifting the haze
Lack of dialogue about smoking is damaging to the University and its students.
Staking our claim to the future
Our nation’s youth must reject its political apathy and take collective action.
Leading questions
Contemporary obsession with leadership has muddled the notion’s true meaning.
Damage control
The SRIC movement’s desire to avoid condoning harm is more common sense than contentious.
The president doesn’t matter
The huge emphasis in our culture and media on the powers and election of our president is a harmful distraction.
Editorials »
View of the summit
NATO events offer unique opportunities for students to think and engage with Chicago.
Sinking the tray
Students should advance the cause of trayless dining to reduce excessive food waste.
Much ado about hunting
Students wary of Scav should reexamine assumptions about the annual tradition.
Internal affairs
It’s not too late to salvage some summer plans if you follow these tips for finding ways to keep busy.
Upstanding committee
The University must place its trust in students by instituting a Socially Responsible Investment Committee.
A more perfect union
Increased grad presence and participation in SG should encourage undergrads to reach out.
Preparing to face debt
The Office of College Aid should more actively engage with students over expenses.
A change in greenery
The University must do more to fund and encourage student efforts at promoting sustainability.
Contributors »
The truth about trauma
Health education programs are not a solution to the South Side’s structural disadvantages.
Time for a major overhaul
The redundant, often overlapping, College catalog would benefit from some housekeeping.
A delicate balance
Federal rules on sexual harassment reflect disciplinary attitudes that risk student due process and free expression rights.
Kalven and mobs
The logic behind pressuring the University to divest from controversial firms is flawed.
Gift receipt
Senior gift boycott is a sign U of C should adopt an investment policy in line with students’ values.
The prospect of proliferation
Iran’s irrational leadership cannot be trusted to maintain a stable, isolated nuclear program in a volatile region.
Lowering grad fees
Steadily rising expenses place an undue burden on Advanced Residency graduate students.
An unconvincing act
Foreign policy expert Michael Ledeen’s recent talk on Iran—laden with conspiracy and warmongering—bordered on the comedic.
Word on the Street
This week, the Maroon gets the prospective perspective.
Going overboard on overheard
“Overheard at UChicago” Facebook page can sometimes reflect a troubling lack of consideration for others.
Questioning faith
Mitt Romney has so far benefited from a double standard surrounding questions of religion.
Losing a spiritual center
With recent firings, campus Jewish community has lost its vital nucleus.