The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon
The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon
Peter Maheras

Peter Maheras, News Editor

Peter is a third-year student in the College from Brookline, Massachusetts. He is studying political science and Law, Letters, and Society. For The Maroon, Peter often writes about the relationship between the University and its neighbors as well as about Chicago politics. Outside of The Maroon, Peter is an avid podcast consumer and Love Island fanatic.

All content by Peter Maheras
The inoperable emergency box located on the corner of East 56th Street and South Dorchester Avenue, near the location of one of the robberies.

[Photo] Three Students Robbed Near Campus, Blue Light Near Incident Broken

By Gabriel Kraemer
April 23, 2024
The School of Social Service Administration will be renamed The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice after a landmark donation.

Former Board of Trustees Chair James Crown Dies in Car Racing Accident

By Eric Fang and Peter Maheras
July 3, 2023
A stack of issues of The Maroon.

The Maroon’s Biggest Stories of the 2022–23 Academic Year

By Peter Maheras
May 18, 2023

The Law School’s Exoneration Project Works to Overturn Wrongful Convictions

By Peter Maheras
May 4, 2023
The Lutheran School of Theology

University Purchases Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary Campuses

By Peter Maheras
April 9, 2023
Yancy Touts “Better Understanding of the Issues” Facing Fifth Ward

Yancy Touts “Better Understanding of the Issues” Facing Fifth Ward

By Peter Maheras
April 4, 2023
Current Skillbridge Intern and Major in the U.S. Air Force Eric Prosser.

University Works with Department of Defense to Assist Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

By Peter Maheras
February 28, 2023
Community members protest in front of the Joseph Regenstein Library as a part of a UChicago Against Displacement Campaign.

UCAD Relaunches Reparations Campaign with Rally Through Campus

By Peter Maheras
February 28, 2023
Maroon Voter Guide: 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Mayor

Who’s Running for Mayor of Chicago?

By Peter Maheras
February 22, 2023
Maroon Voter Guide: 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections: Fifth Ward Alderman

Who’s Running for Fifth Ward Alderman?

By Peter Maheras
February 22, 2023
The entrance to Saieh Hall, the economics building.

UChicago’s Business Economics Track Facing Supply-and-Demand Crisis

By Peter Maheras
November 10, 2022
UChiVotes members tabled outside the Institute of Politics (IOP) and answered student questions.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2022 Midterm Races in Illinois

By Peter Maheras
October 26, 2022
Rosenwald Hall on a sunny summer day.

University Lifts COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated Students, Encourages Boosters

By Peter Maheras
September 30, 2022
Lisa Monaco, Deputy Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Paul Alivisatos, President of the University of Chicago, talked during the launch event in a fireside chat moderated by Dean of Harris School of Public Policy Kate Baicker.

UChicago Crime Lab Founds Community Safety Leadership Academies to Train Police Leaders

By Peter Maheras
May 19, 2022
A UCPD car parked on 57th Street, temporarily blocking the traffic and leaving space for rally participants.

University Launches Council to Obtain Community Input on Public Safety Decisions

By Peter Maheras
May 10, 2022
Campus COVID-19 Cases Decline Amid Increase in City of Chicago’s Risk Level

Campus COVID-19 Cases Decline Amid Increase in City of Chicago’s Risk Level

By Peter Maheras
May 6, 2022
Arsima Araya is the undergraduate representative on the Council on University/Community Relations.

UChicago/Community Relations Council Appointee Arsima Araya Wants to Share the Stories of the South Side

By Peter Maheras
April 24, 2022
Stony Island dormitory.

University Reports Nearly 50 Percent Increase in New COVID-19 Cases

By Peter Maheras
April 15, 2022
University Enacts Limited Isolation-in-Place to Conserve Stony Island Space

University Enacts Limited Isolation-in-Place to Conserve Stony Island Space

By Peter Maheras
February 18, 2022
Ombuds Office Reports Highlights Common Issues Among Students, Offers Potential Solutions

Ombuds Office Reports Highlights Common Issues Among Students, Offers Potential Solutions

By Peter Maheras
February 15, 2022
New Student Advocate’s Office at USG Aims to Help Students with Administrative and Disciplinary Procedures

New Student Advocate’s Office at USG Aims to Help Students with Administrative and Disciplinary Procedures

By Peter Maheras
December 29, 2021
East Hyde Park on a summer morning.

University Forms Council to Assess and Improve Relationship With South Side

By Peter Maheras
December 18, 2021
University President Paul Alivisatos, Associate Vice President for Safety and Security at UChicago Eric Heath, and Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown discussed measures to address safety concerns surrounding campus.

UChicago, CPD Detailed Collaboration Plan for Increased Police Patrols and Surveillance Technology in Response to Violent Incidents

By Peter Maheras
November 18, 2021
The Illinois State Senate.

Proposed Congressional Map Splits Hyde Park into Two Districts

By Peter Maheras
October 28, 2021
Regenstein library stacks.

Pearson Institute Study Finds Majority of Americans Believe Misinformation Is Major Problem

By Peter Maheras
October 21, 2021
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