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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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UChicago Medicine Residents and Fellows to Hold Union Election

By Anika Krishnaswamy / April 24, 2024
On April 1, about 650 of over 1,000 UChicago Medicine residents and fellows signed an election petition to join the Committee of Interns and Residents labor union.
The inoperable emergency box located on the corner of East 56th Street and South Dorchester Avenue, near the location of one of the robberies.

Three Students Robbed Near Campus, Blue Light Near Incident Broken

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 23, 2024
The University promised increased security measures after the incidents on April 17.
Students calling for the University to divest its endowment from fossil fuels at Divestival on April 21, 2023.

UChicago Alumni Pledge to Withhold Donations Unless Endowment Eliminates Fossil Fuel Investments

By Oliver Buntin / April 22, 2024
The group of over 100 alumni, led by UChicago for Climate Action, called on the University to join other schools in eliminating fossil fuels from their endowment.
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...

Undergraduate Student Governments offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.

Meet the Candidates of This Year’s USG Election

By Amy Ma / April 16, 2024
The Undergraduate Student Government elections will take place from Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19. The Maroon talked to the candidates running for cabinet positions.
The Institute of Politics building on South Woodlawn Avenue.

Students Sue Cook County Sheriff, Alleging First Amendment Violations

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 14, 2024
Sheriff Tom Dart had prevented fourth-years Ethan Ostrow and Harley Pomper from participating in an IOP-led workshop at the Cook County Jail this year after the students wrote an op-ed criticizing the jail’s policies.
Harper Memorial Library

Professors Monika Nalepa and Andrew Eggers to Join Editorial Board of the American Political Science Review

By Lucas Frisancho / April 8, 2024
Nalepa and Eggers aim to streamline the journal’s submission and review process in their new roles.
Members of GSU-UE at a rally on the Quad in November.

GSU-UE Members Ratify First-Ever Contract with University

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 1, 2024
Members of Graduate Students United overwhelmingly approved a tentative agreement the union had reached with the University earlier this month.
Members of SEIU Local 73 pose for a picture outside of Levi Hall.

Skilled Trades Workers Ratify New Contract With University

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 1, 2024
SEIU Local 73, representing skilled Facilities Services workers, had raised concerns about staffing and wage competitiveness amid protracted negotiations.
A member of Faculty Forward holding a sign at a rally in the quad.

Faculty Forward Begins New Bargaining Session with the University for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

By Amy Ma / March 28, 2024
Increased compensation, visa sponsorship, and benefits eligibility for non-tenure-track faculty and writing specialists are the main priorities of this bargaining session.
Students walking in the Quad.

UChicago Facing $4.95 Million Settlement Payout Over COVID-19 Tuition Lawsuit

By Tiffany Li / March 21, 2024
If approved on April 10, the settlement would make all students enrolled any time between January 1 and the end of spring quarter of 2020 eligible for cash awards of at least $25.
Members of National Nurses United demonstrate outside of the University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park.

Nurses’ Union Reach New Contract With UCM, Call Off Strike

By Tiffany Li / March 20, 2024
After having previously reached 26 tentative agreements on individual issues with UChicago Medical Center, National Nurses United members voted to approve a new contract on March 12 and 13.
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