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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

Elijah with his back to us (left) and Naji al-Ali's depiction of a young Palestinian refugee, who refuses to grow up until he can return to his homeland (right)

We’re Turning Our Backs to You!

By Hassan Doostdar / October 27, 2024

Because I refused to cooperate with UChicago’s disciplinary hearings against me in relation to the Popular University for Gaza encampment last May, I have been suspended for the autumn quarter. Or, as...

The Spirit that Self-Negates

The Spirit that Self-Negates

By Nicolas Posner / October 18, 2024

I was heartened to read the Maroon’s coverage of Professor Ben Zhao. His project, Glaze, employs developments in AI to both hinder and attack the ability of image models to recognize and catalog faces....

Looking the Occupation in the Eyes

Looking the Occupation in the Eyes

By Ron Gneezy / August 13, 2024

Recently, it’s seemed impossible to go one day without hearing about the war between Israel and Palestine. There are moments when conversation wanes, then news of an atrocity or a new policy emerges,...

A Deficit Without Communication

A Deficit Without Communication

By Camille Cypher / June 15, 2024

Browsing the Reynolds Club posters, one can’t ignore Divest UChicago, UChicago Against Displacement (UCAD), and Students for Justice in Palestine’s (SJP) work to put UChicago Board of Trustees’ funding...

In Times of Crisis, It Is Our Obligation as Members of a Scholarly Community to Practice “Deep Looking”

In Times of Crisis, It Is Our Obligation as Members of a Scholarly Community to Practice “Deep Looking”

By Liz Denhup / May 6, 2024

Regardless of political beliefs, we can all agree that any loss of life is tragic and wish for a swift and peaceable end to hostilities in the Middle East. Each day I privately wish for the safe return...

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

A Message to the Protesters From Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. / May 3, 2024

To the shock of many, demonstrations against the horror in Gaza are spreading across the country, and the young leaders of this movement are found on college campuses across this nation. At a time when...

A Statement from a Group of Concerned Jewish and Israeli Students and Faculty

A Statement from a Group of Concerned Jewish and Israeli Students and Faculty

May 3, 2024

We are a group of Jewish and Israeli students and faculty at the University of Chicago. We are watching with apprehension as our campus is transformed into another encampment, and we write to express our...

The Ancient Virtues Will Not Save You

The Ancient Virtues Will Not Save You

By Nicolas Posner / April 22, 2024

In the year 4000, an explorer trudged through the swamp-choked asphalt runs that feed into Lake Michigan. In the southern reaches, a complex of dark, weathered stone burst from the mangrove thickets. Cracked...

A sticker posted on campus protesting President Paul Alivisatos’ recent meeting with the Israeli Consul General.

How Little Does Palestinian Life Matter to the University of Chicago?

By Christopher Iacovetti / April 19, 2024

My first distinct recollection about Palestine dates back to late 2014. Israel had just concluded one of its periodic massacres in Gaza, slaughtering more than 2,200 Palestinians and destroying more than...

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