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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Jesse Ssengonzi competing for Uganda. Courtesy of UChicago Athletics.

The Unorthodox Olympic Rise of Jesse Ssengonzi

By Ishaan Verma / February 4, 2026
After recording a 53.76 in the 100m butterfly to break the Ugandan national record at the Paris Olympics, Jesse Ssengonzi (A.B. ‘24) briefly stepped away from the pool to enter the world of consulting. However, he soon realized that his journey in the water wasn’t over, and he is now back in the lanes training for a second Olympic run at LA28.
Pregame festivities before a Bears home game at Soldier Field. Courtesy of Nikhil Prasad.

Are the Bears Back?

By Caspar Bailey / October 31, 2025
The Chicago Bears have not been good for a long time. However, under new head coach Ben Johnson and young quarterback Caleb Williams, that is starting to change.
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