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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

The Keller Center, which houses the Harris School of Public Policy.

“Fixing the Broken”

As the 2023–24 Harris Student Government (HSG) Board, we wish to address the op-ed written by Aïcha Camara, published in the Maroon on March 30, 2024. Our response is guided by a commitment to transparency...

Members of UC Dems posing with Vice President Kamala Harris

UChicago Democrats (UC Dems): Kamala Harris is the Right Choice for America

By UChicago Democrats / October 27, 2024

After an unprecedented summer in politics culminating in Kamala Harris receiving the Democratic nomination right here in Chicago, we, UC Dems, believe she has earned our votes in her bid to become the...

Edward H. Levi Hall, which houses many of the University’s administrative offices.

What are They Scared of?

By Clifford Ando / October 22, 2024

On October 23, President Alivisatos will deliver his annual report to the University's Senate—loosely speaking, all tenure-stream faculty, plus the president, provost, and vice presidents—and “discuss...

Looking the Occupation in the Eyes

Looking the Occupation in the Eyes

By Ron Gneezy / August 13, 2024

Recently, it’s seemed impossible to go one day without hearing about the war between Israel and Palestine. There are moments when conversation wanes, then news of an atrocity or a new policy emerges,...

Green Ambitions, Gray Realities: The University of Chicago's 2030 Plan

Green Ambitions, Gray Realities: The University of Chicago’s 2030 Plan

Intro  In 2022, the University of Chicago embodied its commitment to halve its emissions by 2030 through the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan: Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to FY2030, commonly known...

In Defense of Nuance: Part Two

In Defense of Nuance: Part Two

By Anonymous / June 2, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece is one part of a two-part critique on DEI efforts within academia, political spaces, and broader society. Part one can be read here on The Chicago Maroon. Free expression...

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos Concerning the Encampment and the Kalven Report

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos Concerning the Encampment and the Kalven Report

May 13, 2024

Dear President Alivisatos, As instructors at the University of Chicago, we object—in the strongest possible terms—to your decision to deploy armed police against a peaceful encampment of our students...

In Times of Crisis, It Is Our Obligation as Members of a Scholarly Community to Practice “Deep Looking”

In Times of Crisis, It Is Our Obligation as Members of a Scholarly Community to Practice “Deep Looking”

By Liz Denhup / May 6, 2024

Regardless of political beliefs, we can all agree that any loss of life is tragic and wish for a swift and peaceable end to hostilities in the Middle East. Each day I privately wish for the safe return...

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

A Message to the Protesters From Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. / May 3, 2024

To the shock of many, demonstrations against the horror in Gaza are spreading across the country, and the young leaders of this movement are found on college campuses across this nation. At a time when...

A Statement from a Group of Concerned Jewish and Israeli Students and Faculty

A Statement from a Group of Concerned Jewish and Israeli Students and Faculty

May 3, 2024

We are a group of Jewish and Israeli students and faculty at the University of Chicago. We are watching with apprehension as our campus is transformed into another encampment, and we write to express our...

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos and Provost Baicker Concerning the Pro-Palestine Encampment

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos and Provost Baicker Concerning the Pro-Palestine Encampment

May 3, 2024

Dear President Alivisatos and Provost Baicker, Allowing the continued encampment of protesters on our main quad imposes the following significant costs on the University: Time, Place, and Manner...

On Expression and Disruption

On Expression and Disruption

By Gabriel Winant / April 30, 2024

The Palestine solidarity encampment on the quad represents a significant trial for the University of Chicago’s frequently emphasized commitments to academic freedom and free expression. This challenge...

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