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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Soldier Field.

A New Home or a New Identity? Inside the Bears’ High-Stakes Stadium Crossroads

By Rahul Murthy / January 7, 2026
Chicago’s push toward a domed stadium raises questions that stretch far beyond dollars and blueprints.
The New Zealand players perform the traditional Māori Haka before taking on Ireland at Soldier Field.

International Men’s Rugby Returns to Soldier Field

By Joe Baldwin / November 19, 2025
In “The Rematch” between Ireland and New Zealand (the All Blacks) on November 1 at Soldier Field, the All Blacks won convincingly, with the game providing an insight into the development of men’s rugby in the U.S. at large.
Bulls guard Josh Giddey on the United Center jumbotron.

Josh Giddey Is Leading a New Era in Chicago

By Klara Bagaric / November 14, 2025
After re-signing Josh Giddey this summer, the Bulls’ new identity under Giddey’s calm command is here to stay.
Coach Knoche on the UChicago sideline during a home game.

How UChicago Football’s Culture Shift Sparked a Historic Season

By John Mo / November 11, 2025
Under first-year head coach Craig Knoche, the Maroons have built more than a winning record. They have built a family.
A Chicago Maroons flag flies over a homecoming tailgate tent outside of Stagg Field.

Photo Essay: At Homecoming, Maroons fall 29–0 to Monmouth College

By Olin Nafziger and Enya Song / November 8, 2025
With their first conference loss of the season, UChicago drops to 6–1 in the Midwest Conference.
The UChicago men’s cross country team competing at the UAA Championships at Washington University in St. Louis. Courtesy of Grant Musick.

UChicago Cross Country’s Rise Beyond Division Labels

By Ishaan Verma / November 6, 2025

Everything was going great for third-year Grant Musick as he finished up his sophomore year at the University of Tulsa, which has a top-ranked Division I cross-country program. The program was ranked 31st...

Dr. Kranzelbinder competing at the Federal Alpine Games (ESAF) in 2025. Courtesy of Daniel Kranzelbinder.

Tradition Meets Athletics: Switzerland’s Centuries-Old Athletic Tradition Finds Its Way to UChicago

By Anushka Vasudev / November 5, 2025
UChicago postdoctoral researcher Daniel Kranzelbinder had an exceptional stone putting performance at Switzerland’s Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival 2025. But for him, there’s more to this unconventional sport than just athletic enjoyment.
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.
The Maroons on the bench during a break in the game.

Photo Essay: UChicago Football Secures 37–12 Win over Ripon College

By Kenneth Yang / October 22, 2025
The team is now 5–1 overall and 5–0 in conference play.
Fourth-year Anya Moseke after her race

UChicago Students Run Chicago Marathon

By Jason Newman / October 21, 2025
Students ran 26.2 miles to fundraise for the Chicago Parks Foundation.
Traffic outside Grant Park

Concrete to Checkered: NASCAR’s July 5 Street Race—A Summer Game-Changer for Chicago

By Klara Bagaric / October 10, 2025
NASCAR’s most daring event to date left Chicago buzzing—and split— over its speed, spectacle, and future in Grant Park.
Team Captain Sean Conway (third from the left) and Coach Matt Gentry (third from the right) at 2024–25 NCAA Division III Wrestling Nationals.

UChicago Wrestling is Heading Toward Success

By Josh Grossman / September 22, 2025
As the Maroons wrestle with expectations for a new season, the team’s leadership is targeting personal growth and team-building efforts off the mat as a key to continued success on the mat.
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