Reporting on the Obama Presidential Center

News editor Emma Dyer has reported on the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) for over two years. She discusses her experiences reporting, the history of the OPC and its various stakeholders, the political economics of the project.

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October 30, 2019

Alum Wins Chemistry Nobel, Becoming Oldest-Ever Nobel Laureate

John Goodenough was recognized for his contributions to the lithium-ion battery.

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October 9, 2019

College to Video Stream Lectures to Overflow Classrooms

As the college grows, introductory class sizes vary greatly among majors.

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October 8, 2019

UChicago Physicist Leads U.S. Wingsuit Flying Team to First in the World

Alexey Galda’s analytical mind and passion for flying make him a force on the wingsuit flying world stage.

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September 26, 2019

Thousands of UChicago Medical Center Nurses Strike, Shutting Down Emergency Services

After failing to reach an agreement to increase staffing, nurses strike in protest of understaffing and dangerous working conditions.

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September 21, 2019

The Fight for Jackson Park Rages On

The project was to be completed by 2021, but three years later a construction start date is still uncertain.

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September 20, 2019

UIC Study Finds Area around Obama Center in Need of Affordable Housing

The study was commissioned by the CBA Coalition, which staged a rally the day the study was released.

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September 15, 2019