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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Voter submits their ballot during the 2022 midterm elections.

Local Election Results: Incumbents and Democrats Sweep, Losses for CTU-Backed School Board Candidates

By Evgenia Anastasakos / November 6, 2024
How Chicagoans voted on state, city-wide, and other local races.
Faculty Forward members in front of Levi Hall in early October, when they delivered a petition to University administration during the final leg of negotiations.

Faculty Forward Reaches Tentative Contract with University, Avoiding Potential Strike

By Amy Ma / November 5, 2024

Faculty Forward, UChicago’s non-tenure-track faculty union, reached a full tentative contract agreement with the University after a 12-hour bargaining session last Friday. The deal—covering the contracts...

Early voting signs on the door of the Reynolds Club, where early voting took place from October 30 to November 1 for the 2024 general election.

Fact-Checking the IOP Presidential Debate

By Katherine Weaver / November 5, 2024

Following last week’s debate, “Which Presidential Candidate is Best for Gen Z? A Chuck Todd Moderated Student Debate,” the Maroon has fact-checked some of the most prominent claims from each side...

A banner for early voting at the entrance of the Reynolds Club.

Students Voice Anxiety during Reynolds Early Voting

By Tiffany Li and Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / November 3, 2024
The Maroon spoke to UChicago students who voted early at Reynolds Club. Here’s what they had to say about why they voted, how they made their decisions, and how they’re feeling with Election Day fast approaching.
Alumni Founders Oust Chicago Thinker’s Student Leadership

Alumni Founders Oust Chicago Thinker’s Student Leadership

By Noah Glasgow / October 31, 2024
Conflict over the conservative publication’s editorial direction and financial independence has left the masthead bare, the money in limbo, and the website dark.
Protesters gathered in the hallway outside of Dean Venticinque’s office to deliver the petition.

UCUP Demands Dean of Students Reverse Student Eviction

By Sabrina Chang / October 30, 2024
Around 40 protesters briefly rallied outside Harper Memorial Library before delivering a petition with over 1,500 signatures to the Office of the Dean of Students in the College, calling for the reversal of a student’s involuntary leave of absence.
Early Voting Locations for the General Election

Early Voting Locations for the General Election

By Austin Steinhart / October 29, 2024

Early voting has started in Chicago! There are 56 Early Voting locations across Chicago. View the map below to find the voting location closest to you, hours of operation, and information about bilingual...

Protesters rally around Cobb Gate, which they had locked with a bike lock.

UChicago Places Unidentified Student, Arrested at October 11 Protest, on Involuntary Leave of Absence

By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / October 25, 2024
The student, who has not been identified publicly, was placed on involuntary leave and removed from University housing on October 21, according to his lawyer.
Moderator Ali Vitali (left) sits with David Axelrod (center) and Karl Rove (right) about the upcoming election cycle at Ida Noyes Hall.

David Axelrod and Karl Rove Discuss Upcoming Election

By Chase Teichholz / October 22, 2024
Institute of Politics Founding Director David Axelrod and Karl Rove, senior advisor to former President George W. Bush, discussed the upcoming 2024 elections during an IOP event on October 17.
Faculty Forward Delivers Petition to UChicago Administration, Demands Wage Increases and Fairer Contracts

Faculty Forward Delivers Petition to UChicago Administration, Demands Wage Increases and Fairer Contracts

By Amy Ma and Derek Hsu / October 14, 2024
The union, which represents non-tenure track faculty, is currently negotiating its third contract and organized the demonstration to demand higher wages.
Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Salam Fayyad (left) and professor Tom Ginsburg (right) discuss the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict at International House.

Former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Talks at Chicago Forum Event

By Anika Krishnaswamy / October 14, 2024
In the first of a series of talks discussing “What Might Peace Look Like,” founding Faculty Director of the Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression professor Tom Ginsburg discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Salam Fayyad, who served as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013.
Protesters lock Cobb Gate.

LIVE UPDATES: UCUP Locks Cobb Gate, Protesters Arrested

The Chicago Maroon reported live from UChicago United for Palestine's (UCUP) October 11 rally, which ended with the arrest of three protesters. Protesters locked Cobb Gate, which stands at the entrance...

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