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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Daisy Rockwell (right), A.B. ’91, A.M. ’98, Ph.D. ’98, at the University of Chicago’s graduation ceremony in 1991 with her now-husband Aaron York (left), A.B. ’91, M.D. ’05.

Lost in Extraterrestrial Translation

By Daisy Rockwell  / August 30, 2025
The University celebrates the success of area studies alumni, all the while erasing the programs that made those careers possible.
An Undergraduate Letter in Support of Area Studies

An Undergraduate Letter in Support of Area Studies

August 15, 2025
In light of the planned reorganization of the University's Division of the Arts & Humanities, undergraduates present an open letter to garner support for the departments of area studies.
Reorg 101: The Past and Future of the Race to the Bottom

Reorg 101: The Past and Future of the Race to the Bottom

By Clifford Ando / July 26, 2025
As the reorganization of the University’s Division of the Arts & Humanities commences, Clifford Ando warns that the fate of the humanities is up for grabs.
The AI Epidemic

The AI Epidemic

By Kaci Sziraki / July 13, 2025
PhoenixAI joins the trend of unwanted AI integration.
Undergraduate Student Government’s offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.

Nevin Hall Responds to USG Impeachment

By Nevin Hall / July 11, 2025
Following his removal from Student Government, Nevin Hall breaks his silence to clarify the motivations behind his actions, defend the principles that guided his decisions, and emphasize a need for reform.
Cancel Caffeine Culture

Cancel Caffeine Culture

By Adam Zaidi / June 24, 2025
Undergraduate examines UChicago’s caffeine culture.
Can We Compete with Convenience?

Can We Compete with Convenience?

By Ibrahim Shaheen / June 16, 2025
As the virtual world becomes increasingly convenient and appealing to our social needs, real-world interactions are rapidly degenerating in their ability to compete.
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

How Vulnerable Are Universities to Financial Pressure?

By Clifford Ando / May 27, 2025
Very. Even the wealthiest institutions are exposed.
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.
The Ripples of Serious Leisure

The Ripples of Serious Leisure

By Anushka Bansal / May 19, 2025
A graduating senior’s missive on the college experience and a yearning for continuity.
Life of the Unsound Mind

Life of the Unsound Mind

By Katherine Weaver / May 18, 2025
A Maroon news editor discusses her experience with OCD at UChicago and examines what makes OCD different in college than at any other point, explaining how the education system isn’t “made for neurodivergent people.”
In Defense of the Language Requirement

In Defense of the Language Requirement

By Adam Zaidi / May 16, 2025
Undergraduate comments on the elimination of the language requirement for the English major.
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