The University Is Incapable of Prioritizing Its Students

In the most pressing crisis of our academic careers, the admin’s failure to implement opt-in pass/fail shows their inability to truly prioritize student wellbeing.

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December 3, 2020

Why We’re All Miserable Careerists

The University prioritizes growth over sustaining healthy communities, and it wants students to do the same.

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October 30, 2020

To Rising Black First-Years

Tips for making the most out of your time at UChicago.

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September 23, 2020

For UChicago Mutual Aid To Work, We Need Consensus-Building

In the face of recent controversy, we must center solidarity and collective support in UChicago’s mutual aid network.

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August 5, 2020

Our Pass/Fail System Is Failing Us All

An optional pass/fail policy exacerbates existing inequalities, and we must reevaluate it for future online quarters.

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May 25, 2020

Home Again?

Leaving campus poses unique challenges for first-year students.

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April 22, 2020

Harrowed by the Two-Year Housing Policy

The University’s newly instated two-year housing policy puts students who are experiencing harassment in the dorms in an uncomfortable position.

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March 14, 2020

The Magic of Campus Coffee Shops

Campus coffee shops serve as a window into the culture of a university and are fantastic places to build community.

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February 24, 2020

Against the Traditional Study Break

Time away from academics should be more than just a brief hiatus from our work; we should promote relaxation, fun, and even boredom.

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January 21, 2020

Parts of the Bay are Here to Stay

At times, UChicago can be similar to the notoriously competitive Bay Area— but at least intellectualism is valued here.

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November 25, 2019