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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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The Chicago Maroon Must End the Tyranny of its DEI Board

The Chicago Maroon Must End the Tyranny of its DEI Board

By Anonymous / July 16, 2024

Dear Editors-in-Chief, 110 days. That was how long it took my writing to be mutilated and published in the Maroon. As a long-time editor for our paper, I thought I was well-acquainted with the Maroon’s...

Ryerson Hall as seen from the quad.

UChicago’s Drop in College Rankings Draws Little Reaction from Students

By Amy Ma / December 29, 2023

It has been almost three months since the U.S. News & World Report published its annual ranking of American colleges. Due to changes in the evaluation criteria, the University of Chicago dropped six...

University administrators presented this COVID dashboard to students as part of their weekly COVID update on 10/2/2020.

Timeline: How COVID-19 Affected the Class of 2023’s College Years

By Austin Zeglis / May 18, 2023
From the initial shutdown of campus in their first year to the suspension of testing programs in their fourth, the Class of 2023 is the first graduating class to have experienced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in each of their years in the College.
Levi Hall

Graduating Fourth-Years Speak on Experience With the 10-Week Quarter

By Ashton Oh / May 18, 2023
The Class of 2023 shares their experiences with internships and classes before and after the shift to a nine-week quarter.
Uncommon Interview: 2022–23 USG President Summer Long

Uncommon Interview: 2022–23 USG President Summer Long

By Naina Purushothaman / May 18, 2023
The Maroon corresponded with outgoing Undergraduate Student Government President Summer Long to discuss her tenure.
For fourth-year Jhung Kim, making music has always been about the unexpected.

Jhung Came Out of the Blue

By Tomás Miriti Pacheco, Arts Contributor / May 18, 2023
What was intended as a one-off EP has instead (re)launched the student artist’s musical career.
Heather Cherone is a political reporter at WTTW, Chicago’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station.

IOP Fellow Profile: Political Reporter Heather Cherone

By Nicole Roesler and Arjun Mazumdar / May 17, 2023
From Fellow to Reporter, Cherone embraces the role of an educator in journalism.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke was born and raised in El Paso, Texas.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke

By Nicole Roesler / May 13, 2023
O’Rourke emphasizes the importance of increasing voter participation and points to how Texas plays an instrumental role in this challenge.
Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak

By Nicole Roesler and Eric Fang / May 12, 2023
Steve Sisolak reflects upon nearly three decades working in government and the role of young people in fixing current societal issues.
Panelists Hannah Brody, Grace Schulz, and Britt Belwine, along with moderator Max Kay.

Students for Disability Justice (SDJ) Host Discussion on Accessibility Challenges Facing UChicago Students

By Tess Chang / May 12, 2023
Following a screening of the documentary “Crip Camp” at Doc Films, members of SDJ discussed accessibility shortcomings on campus, why it’s so hard for students with disabilities to get accommodations, and what the administration can do to help them.

The Law School’s Exoneration Project Works to Overturn Wrongful Convictions

By Peter Maheras / May 3, 2023
Since 2007, the clinic has helped nearly 200 clients overturn their wrongful convictions.
Looking north from 55th Street at Hyde Park and the South Side, with the Loop in the distance.

Campus North Residents Speak on Housing Lottery Issues

By Katherine Weaver / April 10, 2023

Last quarter, students had the opportunity to participate in the House Lottery, the part of UChicago Housing and Residence Life’s annual room selection process in which students have the opportunity...

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