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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

Graduation Issue 2025

Graduation Issue 2025

By Maroon Staff / May 25, 2025

Dear Class of 2025, We know that you will bring the same adaptability and curiosity we’ve admired at UChicago to your lives after undergrad. You face the blessing and curse of graduating in interesting...

Reams of Red Tape

Reams of Red Tape

By Cherie Fernandes / May 23, 2025
Viewpoints’ engagement with ideas that higher-ups on the Maroon may find ideologically inconvenient—particularly criticism of the paper itself—is crucial to our integrity.
Jacob “Average” Johnson stands in front of the Regenstein Library holding his saxophone. Courtesy of Jacob Johnson.

Seven Years Later, Average Johnson Still Captures the UChicago Zeitgeist

By Katherine Weaver / May 22, 2025
Katherine Weaver revisits the legendary album Views from the Reg with Jacob Johnson, better known as Average Johnson.
Kunle Odunsi, the AbbVie Foundation Distinguished Service Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Courtesy of Kunle Odunsi.

UChicago Oncologist Kunle Odunsi Discusses Upcoming Convocation Address, New UCMed Cancer Center

By Vivian Li / May 22, 2025
Odunsi reflected on his career path and discussed themes he hopes to incorporate in his upcoming convocation address.
A path inside the Japanese Garden in Jackson Park.

The Class of 2025’s Gems of Hyde Park

By Sophia Liu / May 22, 2025
In this year’s edition of Gems of Hyde Park, we asked graduating students to share their favorite Hyde Park places and memories.
The Main Quad on a sunny day.

Inside the Undergraduate Thesis Process

By Ava Iwasko / May 22, 2025
Fourth-year undergraduate students in humanities, social sciences, and STEM majors share their experiences researching and writing their theses as their time at UChicago comes to a close.
 The interior of Bartlett Dining Commons.

Where Are All the “Real Chicago Intellectuals?”

By Anika Krishnaswamy / May 22, 2025
Students, alumni, and faculty reflect on perceived shifts in UChicago’s undergraduate culture—away from “intellectualism” and “quirkiness” and toward pre-professionalism.
Fourth-year Liam Starnes closed out a six-day winning streak on Jeopardy! last month, securing a spot in the game show’s annual Tournament of Champions. Courtesy of Liam Starnes.

Fourth-Year Clinches Six-Day Jeopardy! Winning Streak

By Anushree Vashist / May 22, 2025
Liam Starnes’s successful run secured him a spot in the game show’s annual Tournament of Champions.
Micah Quigley (J.D. '21) will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch during the October 2025–26 term. Courtesy of Micah Quigley.

UChicago Law Alum to Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch

By Kyle Lin / May 22, 2025
After accepting an offer to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch during the upcoming term, Micah Quigley (J.D. ’21) spoke to the Maroon about his goals, beliefs, and relationship to the law.
The UChicago student section watches as the Maroons take on NYU.

Finding Fandom: The Curious Case of Sports Culture at UChicago

By Shrivas Raghavan / May 22, 2025
Sports culture hasn’t had a place on UChicago’s campus in decades. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
A gargoyle on Cobb Gate.

University Council Members Reveal Internal Confusion, Concern About Protest Disciplinary Process

One year after 10 students faced disciplinary hearings for their participation in the pro-Palestine encampment or occupation of the Institute of Politics building, faculty remain concerned about a lack of transparency in the University’s disruptive conduct disciplinary processes.
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