Kim Goff-Crews and the reshaping of the U of C

By Asher Klein / December 2, 2009

A top administrator brings her own approach to changing student life

Q&A with John Cochrane

By Maroon Staff / December 2, 2009

Why he loves economics and the U of C—but not the talking heads on cable news.

Out of the U of C, into the recession

By Chris Boots / December 2, 2009

After earning their degree, the class of 2009 enters the worst job market in recent memory

Discussion of the importance of the Latke-Hamentash debate no laughing matter

By Sonia Hinson / October 20, 2009

Professor Ted Cohen feigned exasperation at the Humanities Festival for belittling the November tradition by implying it is humorous; the festival's theme this year is humor, which Cohen summed up as, “God made us die; laugh.”

Crime Report: October 20, 2009

By Maroon Staff / October 20, 2009

Two men approached two University students entering an apartment building on South Kenwood Avenue and demanded their possessions at gunpoint. The two victims surrendered their cell phones, credit cards, and wallets. Both suspects were described as black, 18-20 years old, and about 5 foot 7 inches. One of the suspects wore a black hooded sweatshirt; the other wore a red hooded sweatshirt..

Leaving the force

By Thalia Gigerenzer / June 2, 2009

After 20 years with the UCPD, Rudy Nimocks hangs up his badge.

The Way Things Work: Lab School admissions

By Jordan Holliday / June 2, 2009

A storied history and a reputation as a feeder for the nation's top colleges make the Lab School a highly appealing choice for students and parents. Getting Lab to choose you, though, is another story.

Dead Sea Scrolls Scandal

By Sara Jerome / June 2, 2009

An academic scandal erupted in early March, and professor Norman Golb found himself at its center. As newspapers rapidly seized on the tale, a narrative emerged about Golb’s son Raphael, 49, who allegedly used false e-mail accounts to impersonate and undermine his father’s scholarly critics. Arrested in New York City, Raphael, with his family’s support, denies the charges. But the scandal overlays an already contentious debate about the Dead Sea Scrolls, adding another argument where many say the evidence disfavors Norman Golb..

The new urban renewal

By Tim Murphy / June 2, 2009

Ann Marie Lipinski takes charge of the U of C's plan to engage with the surrounding community.

Q & A with Paul Sally

By Maroon Staff / June 2, 2009

The math department's infamous pirate prof talks about meeting Gwynyth Paltrow, pulverizing cell phones, and achieving Peep immortality.

Perchance to Dream

By David Brooks / March 10, 2009

In a 1982 column, former Maroon editor (and current New York Times columnist) David Brooks envisioned a life without Pac-Man, the Brady Bunch, and freedom of movement.

Corps Curriculum

By Matt Barnum / March 10, 2009

Over the course of the first year in TFA, through early mornings and frustrating days, with a few bright moments and positive encounters, one U of C grad would stick with the program’s mission despite considerable challenges. The other would quit.