Doc Films and Night Owls Collaborate for Movie Screening and Discussion

The student film society and philosophy lecture series co-hosted a screening of Asghar Farhadi’s new film A Hero and broke down the ethics that drive the film’s conflict.

NEWS

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May 1, 2022

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6:42 p.m.

David Axelrod Reflects on 10 Years of IOP Leadership

In an interview with The Maroon, David Axelrod talked about his love of politics and the IOP’s past and present.

FEATURE

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April 24, 2022

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9 a.m.

New Study Hotel at the University of Chicago to Feature Restaurant, Ballroom and Conference Spaces

The 12-story, 167-unit Study is the third property from the Study Hotels brand, which has previously developed properties at Yale and Penn.

NEWS

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April 20, 2022

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7:13 p.m.

Following Obama Discussion, IOP Disinformation Conference Welcomes Host of Political Speakers

Speakers included Senator Amy Klobuchar, Representative Adam Kinzinger, whistleblower Frances Haugen, and journalist Brian Stelter.

NEWS

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April 17, 2022

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12:20 a.m.

"King James" Review: A Meditation on Friendship, Race, and Basketball

With moments from LeBron James's career as linchpins, playwright Rajiv Joseph ponders the complicated relationship between two basketball superfans.

ARTS

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April 12, 2022

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5:16 p.m.

At IOP Disinformation Conference, Obama Warns of “Anger, Resentment, Conflict, Division” Monetized Online

The three-day conference held at UChicago, titled “Disinformation and the Erosion of Democracy,” featured former president Barack Obama alongside award-winning journalists Maria Ressa and Anne Applebaum.

NEWS

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April 7, 2022

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9:34 a.m.

University Announces New Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity

The campus community met the announcement with both praise and criticism.

NEWS

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February 28, 2022

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9:59 a.m.

Come With Me to See the Symphony

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is having a terrific season; with ArtsPass tickets easily available, there’s never been a better time to relish in the joy of live music.

ARTS

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February 18, 2022

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10:47 p.m.

Hyde Park Interfaith Council Establishes Anti-Violence Task Force

In a letter in the Hyde Park Herald, the Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council pledged to address the “root causes” of violence on the South Side. Representatives on the new task force spoke to The Maroon about their initiative’s goals.

NEWS

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February 15, 2022

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10:01 p.m.

After 10 Years, David Axelrod to Step Down as IOP Director and Become Chairman of Advisory Board

Axelrod, a UChicago alum and former strategist for president Barack Obama, announced this morning his decision to step down as director of the University’s Institute of Politics.

NEWS

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February 15, 2022

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9:50 p.m.