University of Chicago Graduate Student Unionization Vote Passes with 92% Support

By Laura Gersony / March 16, 2023

Now, all eyes are on how the University administration, which challenged the previous election vote in 2017, will respond.

MODA Board and Designer Apologize for Use of Photos of Torture

By Emma Janssen and Katherine Weaver / February 28, 2023

After widespread backlash online and models refusing to wear his designs, second-year Jake Quinlan apologized for including images of torture victims in his designer profile.

Maroon Voter Guide: 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections

By The Maroon Staff / February 22, 2023

Here's what you need to know ahead of the elections on February 28.

Chicago Park District Moves Promontory Point Closer to Landmark Status

By Sophia Kang / February 21, 2023

Approval on Promontory Point's landmark status clears the last hurdle before a City Council vote to designate the park a Chicago Landmark.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Talks Gentrification, Transparency, and Equity with The Maroon

By Evgenia Anastasakos / February 13, 2023

No longer a political newcomer, Kaegi defends his first-term accomplishments and shares his outlook for the term ahead.

The Janes: The Story of UChicago’s Clandestine Abortion Ring

By Kayla Rubenstein / February 11, 2023

From 1969 to 1973, the Janes, which included many UChicago students, facilitated an estimated 11,000 abortions.

SJP Condemns University Response to Protest as a Sign of Bias

By Naina Purushothaman / February 9, 2023

“We can confidently say that students were within their right to protest but treated as guilty and purposely obstructed by administrators and UCPD throughout the action,” an SJP member said.

Maria Pappas Wants to Fix Cook County’s Tax System

By Laura Gersony / February 7, 2023

“The recommendations of my research group are very clear: reducing the interest rate, stopping the loopholes for tax buyers and sale-in-error.”