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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.
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.
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.

When Op-Eds Obscure Understanding

By Josie Barboriak / May 1, 2025
Fundamentals major responds to “When Opinion Obscures Art.”
The encampment seen through Levi Hall.

A Call to Institutional Honor and Moral Obligation

By Tanya Zakrison / April 29, 2025
A trauma surgeon reflects on the pro-Palestine encampment, reimagining our University as a site of conscience, violence prevention, and resistance.
A gargoyle peers down from Cobb Gate.

What Does the University of Chicago’s Silence Say?

By Clifford Ando / April 26, 2025
The assault is already here.
Snell-Hitchcock Hall.

The Faculty Speak

By Clifford Ando / April 7, 2025
University senates around the country are organizing and speaking up. It’s time for University leaders to end their silence.
Edward H. Levi Hall, which houses many of the University's administrative offices.

The Lines We Will Not Cross

By Clifford Ando / March 27, 2025
The University must make a full-throated defense of its core values, even—and especially—in the face of an administration that would have it deny them.
Gabriel Winant, an associate professor of history and the president of UChicago's AAUP chapter.

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos and Provost Baicker on the Trump Administration’s Threat to Academic Freedom

March 11, 2025
We ask that the University publicly confirm that it will not cooperate with immigration authorities or with requests for information about students, faculty, and staff that are not strictly required by law.
An American flag and a Pride flag fly together in New Shoreham, R.I.

Being Trans in Trump’s America

By Francesco Rahe / March 6, 2025
In light of the Trump administration’s new executive orders, Rhodes Scholar Francesco Rahe explores trans identity at UChicago and underscores the importance of gender’s role in education.
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