Family discussions on politics

By Sener Akturk / February 19, 2002

A conversation between Sener, Jr. and Mr. Akturk “What is it gonna be, Sener?” “What is what gonna be?” “All this third world war crap that you are pulling.” “What? Don’t you believe me? Two weeks after those articles ran, the president asked for the biggest defense budget in 20 years. Don’t you see, Mr....

Puddle spotted near Ida Noyes

By Phoebe Maltz / February 12, 2002

On Sunday night, a large, icy puddle was seen on a diagonal path near Ida Noyes Hall. This puddle extended from one side of the path nearly all the way to the other, forcing pedestrians to seek out a small, dry area between the edge of the puddle and the edge of the path. “I...

Looking at love at the U of C

By Jay Patel / February 12, 2002

It pains me to acknowledge the fact that there are many University of Chicago students who find themselves obligated to enter into long-term relationships. The frustration of this captivates my entire being. Why do students here rush out for lifelong soulmates and an everlasting commitment to a future spouse? Why do so many frown upon...

Rap’s big break, 10 years ago

By Claire Baldwin / February 12, 2002

Here’s something that will make you feel that the years are slipping by quickly — it was ten years ago that Dr. Dre released one hell of a badass album, The Chronic. Personally, the realization that it has actually been ten years since that album, combined with the recognition that the world has really only...

Staff Editorial

By The Maroon Staff / February 12, 2002

An air-tight campaign Since last June, Lab School parents have been voicing concern over the possibility that toxic particles might drift into Lab School classrooms as Woodward Court is being demolished. Air quality is a legitimate concern, and Lab School parents, to their credit, have taken matters into their own hands, forming an Air Quality...

Not all Taliban soldiers POWs

By The Maroon Staff / February 8, 2002

President Bush has decided that Taliban prisoners are to be accorded protection under the Geneva Convention, but captured Al Qaeda fighters are not. This decision does not mean, however, that Taliban fighters will be accorded POW status, just that they will be treated in the manner specified by the Geneva Convention. On the whole, I...

Staff Editorial

By The Maroon Staff / February 8, 2002

No triumph of technology This year, for the first time, the process of applying for a Metcalf Fellowship has been completely automated, a change the CAPS staff has made in order to streamline the application procedure. However, the inattentiveness this change shows to the technophobia of some faculty members may pose a problem. More specifically,...

Remembrance of things past

By Patrick Barry / February 8, 2002

What is it that makes people think Homer had the memory of an amnesiac? I mean, he was blind, not the guy from Memento. For some reason, every time the merits of the Greek oral tradition are discussed, some disbelieving soul objects to the widely accepted fact that poems like the Iliad and the Odyssey...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

By The Maroon Staff / February 8, 2002

To the editor: I am writing regarding the article on the theft at WHPK in the February 1 issue. We would just like to clarify a few points. First, we believe that your article gives the impression that community members are acting inappropriately by having guests on their shows and that in our investigation we...

Some horoscopes for horofolks

By Tim Miller / February 1, 2002

Welcome, disciples of the dreadful and masters of the metaphysical to Master Tim’s Psychic House o’ Fun, where our motto is “just because we ‘underperformed’ during midterms doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust our advice.” Speaking of which, many students here have just completed or are in the process of completing their midterms, which will of...

Staff Editorial

By The Maroon Staff / February 1, 2002

On Dawson’s Departure Michael Dawson, a professor in the political science department and founder of the Committee on Race, Politics and Culture, announced last September that he was leaving the University of Chicago for a position at Harvard University. At the time, his announcement received little attention on campus or in the national media. But...

Where you learn to be a deity

By Phoebe Maltz / February 1, 2002

Dear Aspiring Deity, Thank you for expressing interest in the Divinity School. We hope you find that our program suits your interests as a budding deity. Enjoy! Purpose: The Divinity School is devoted to its mission, which is to educate and send out into the world a top-notch set of gods, year after year. We...