When Learning at a Distance, We Should Ditch the Seminar and Run Reading Classes

By Ian Caveny / March 22, 2020

This spring, humanities courses should avoid Zoom seminar sections and busywork discussion posts, and instead let students grapple with great texts independently.

Amid Administrative Chaos, UChicago Students Support Each Other

By Kimberly Vance and Bruno do Rosario Petrucci / March 15, 2020

The undergraduate community has pooled resources and support in the face of coronavirus and a lack of clear communication from UChicago admin.

Free Speech Is Far From Thriving at UChicago

By Matthew Pinna / March 14, 2020

Contrary to what Jack Votava believes, the backlash against Evita Duffy’s whiteboard reveals something alarming about free speech on campus.

Bad Faith Criticism Escalated the Whiteboard Controversy

By Devin Haas / March 13, 2020

Evita Duffy’s whiteboard statement was insensitive, but it was bad-faith harassment by her critics that launched Whiteboard Girl into national news.

IOP Controversy Shows Free Speech Is Thriving at UChicago

By Jack Votava / March 7, 2020

Conservatives on campus must realize that free speech includes facing backlash for your words.

IOP Controversy Shows Free Speech Is Thriving at UChicago

By Jack Votava / March 7, 2020

Conservatives on campus must realize that free speech includes facing backlash for their words.

Hey IOP Whiteboard Girl, Stop Using Others’ Trauma to Weaponize Your Political Opinion

By Darcy Kuang, Deputy News Editor / March 7, 2020

The "IOP Whiteboard Girl"'s comments trivialized the sufferings of those affected by coronavirus and insulted Chinese and Asian-American communities.

I Am the IOP Whiteboard Girl

By Evita Duffy / March 5, 2020

The backlash faced by conservative students on campus runs counter to the Chicago Principles.

Why I’m Not Recruiting New Students This Year

By Daniel Knorr, Contributor / March 3, 2020

The administration’s refusal to recognize GSU makes it difficult to encourage graduate students to attend UChicago.

Settling for Average?

By Fanheng Ye / February 20, 2020

UChicago's mental health supports require improvement and standardization.

Living with Anxiety and Working for UChicago

By Anne Knafl / February 18, 2020

The University’s hierarchical culture worsens the already severe effects of an anxiety disorder.

For the Future of University Community Governance, Aim for the Board

By John Arnold / February 5, 2020

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