Dean Boyer to Transition to New Role; Man Shot by UCPD Charged with Attempted Murder | Newsletter for January 26

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / January 18, 2022

The January 26, 2022 edition of the Maroon newsletter.

Undergraduate Student Government President Resigns

By Ruby Rorty and Adyant Kanakamedala / December 18, 2021

In a message to fellow student government members, former USG president Parul Kumar said she had not enjoyed USG work and wanted to spend the remainder of her fourth year on other pursuits.

University Community Responds to Recent Violence in Hyde Park | Newsletter for November 17

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Matthew Lee / November 16, 2021

The November 10, 2021 edition of the Maroon newsletter.

Chancellor Zimmer Resigns From University of Austin Advisory Board

By Kate Mabus and Adyant Kanakamedala / November 15, 2021

“The new university made a number of statements about higher education in general, largely quite critical, that diverged very significantly from my own views,” Zimmer said in a statement.

Recent UChicago Graduate Killed in Tuesday Shooting; Campus Bomb Threat a Hoax | Newsletter for November 10

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Matthew Lee / November 9, 2021

The November 10, 2021 edition of the Maroon newsletter.

Threat of Bombs in Buildings on Campus Confirmed Hoax

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Nikhil Jaiswal / November 9, 2021

The threat, made via Twitter, is similar to false threats made at multiple other universities on November 7. UCPD checked all buildings listed in the threat and found no explosives.

President Paul Alivisatos Inaugurated; New Coffee Shop to Open in Campus North | Newsletter for November 3

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 2, 2021

The November 3, 2021 version of The Maroon newsletter.

Welcome, Class of 2025!

By Matthew Lee, Ruby Rorty, and Adyant Kanakamedala / September 20, 2021

From all of us at The Chicago Maroon, welcome to the University of Chicago!

University Reinstates Mask Mandate in Campus Buildings

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / August 2, 2021

The University announced vaccinated individuals must wear masks inside campus buildings unless they are alone in a private space or are eating or drinking.

Student Hit by Stray Bullet on Green Line

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / July 2, 2021

A student in the College was critically wounded Thursday evening. He is now receiving treatment at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Graduation Issue | Newsletter for June 14

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / June 14, 2021

The Graduation Issue edition of The Maroon Newsletter.

CC To Vote on Resolution to Retract USG Statement on Palestine

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Ruby Rorty / May 31, 2021

If the resolution passes, USG members involved in drafting the resolution will be required to issue an apology to the UChicago Jewish community.

Vaccinations Required Next Fall; Guests Allowed at Diploma Ceremony | Newsletter for May 18

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala / May 19, 2021

In the May 18th edition of the newsletter, vaccinations will be mandatory for all students next fall quarter.

Activists and Organizers Rally Outside Levi Hall; University Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases This Week | Newsletter for May 12

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / May 11, 2021

In the May 12th, 2021 newsletter, campus activists and organizers rallied outside Levi Hall.

Essential at UChicago

By Matthew Lee, Ruby Rorty, and Adyant Kanakamedala / April 29, 2021

Many UChicago workers said that the challenges of the pandemic are exacerbated by the University's often-unsupportive administration.

CC Condemns Fraternities, Suggests Revoking Partygoers’ Pre-Reg Privileges

By Yiwen Lu and Adyant Kanakamedala / April 8, 2021

Students and CC members expressed frustration with Greek life and at a public meeting College Council held on Tuesday.

UChicago Reports 10 New COVID Cases in Weekly Update

By Laura Gersony and Adyant Kanakamedala / March 13, 2021

For the first time this year, the University reported that out of more than 4,000 surveillance tests administered last week, none came back positive.

Presidential Search Committee Selects Candidate, Trustees to Vote Next Month

By Kate Mabus, Yiwen Lu, and Adyant Kanakamedala / January 26, 2021

The Graduate Council was informed that the Presidential Search Committee has selected President Zimmer’s successor and that the Board of Trustees will vote on the candidate next month.

Newly Launched Chicago Thinker Aims to Promote Conservative and Libertarian Views on Campus

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 2, 2020

Third-years Audrey Unverferth and Evita Duffy started the newspaper to provide a platform for conservative and libertarian students.

College Council Selects Chair; Vacant Class of 2022 Seat to Be Filled via Tiebreaker

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala / October 14, 2020

Following the election of Zebeeb Nuguse as chair, College Council will convene on October 20 to vote on whether Evita Duffy or Allen Abbott—each of whom received only two write-in votes—becomes the Class of 2022’s fourth representative.

New Hyde Park Restaurants Promise to Spice Up Fall Quarter

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala / September 24, 2020

Two new fast-casual options, Wingstop and the boozy Taco Bell Cantina, add to Hyde Park’s wide variety of non-Bartlett dining options.

First Veteran Undergraduates Adjust to University Life

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / February 17, 2020

The first class of veteran students adjust to the academic rigor of the College.

Undergraduate and Incarcerated Students to Take Class Together

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / January 27, 2020

The Pozen Family Center for Human Rights will offer a mixed class with incarcerated students and UChicago undergraduates.

University Retroactively Adds Teaching as Coursework to Ph.D. Transcripts, then Removes After Social Media Objections

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / January 22, 2020

Graduate students were surprised to see courses added to their transcript for classes they did not recall ever being enrolled in.

Teaching Grades Retroactively Added to Ph.D Transcripts Will Be Removed, Says Shea Wolfe

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / January 21, 2020

Graduate students shocked to see grades added to their transcript, years after graduation, for classes they did not recall being a part of their curriculum.

Daniel Epstein (J.D. ‘15) Makes Progressive Case for IL. Supreme Court Seat

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 27, 2019

“If we want to change the rules of procedure, evidence of ethics, design, standards, data, technological stuff, truly, there are only seven people who can do a lot of this stuff.”

Men’s Soccer Wins UAA Undefeated and Unscored on

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 25, 2019

With a 3–0 victory over WashU, the men’s soccer team sets its sights on the NCAA tournament.

NCAA Announces Athletes Can Benefit From Name, Image, and Likeness; Maroons React

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 11, 2019

“No one knows how this story is going to end,” economics senior lecturer Allen R. Sanderson said.

SG Urges Admin to Reconsider Stricter Dean’s List Cutoff

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 11, 2019

The passed resolution also argues that the lack of transparency for qualifying GPA requirements will foster competitiveness and stress among the student body.

It’s Raining Ra-men: Strings Ramen to Open on 53rd Street

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / November 5, 2019

The Chicagoland Ramen Chain is expected to open in around a month and a half, according to the owner.

Academics and Journalists from Across the Country Discuss First Amendment in Law School Symposium

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / October 30, 2019

The symposium occurs annually, and this is the first year its panelists have included speakers from outside of the legal field.

In Unannounced Move, University To Begin Awarding Latin Honors

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / October 28, 2019

Changes have also been made to requirements for the Dean’s List.

Local Teacher Receives Fellowship from Computer Science Teachers Association

By Adyant Kanakamedala, Managing Editor / October 15, 2019

The fellowship will provide funding and support so that fellows can undertake projects to "promote equity in CS education."