The Core of the Problem

By Ashton Hashemipour / January 27, 2018

UChicago pretends that the Core inspires academic excellence, but students rarely take Core classes seriously.

Off the Beaten Path: UChicago’s School Spirit

By Ashton Hashemipour / November 20, 2017

UChicago students derive their sense of community in unconventional ways.

Woe is We

By Ashton Hashemipour / November 2, 2017

There are ways to avoid UChicago’s pervasive culture of misery.

Sons of the Gun

By Ashton Hashemipour / October 12, 2017

Mass shooters are creations of our toxic society, not “terrorists” distinct from us.

The Possibilities of Privilege

By Ashton Hashemipour / May 15, 2017

Dismissing arguments on the basis of someone’s privilege hinders productive dialogue.

Au Revoir, Madame Le Pen

By Ashton Hashemipour / April 27, 2017

Marine Le Pen will not be the next president of France.

Civil Engagement

By Ashton Hashemipour / February 17, 2017

Protests against Corey Lewandowski play into the right’s narrative of the intolerant left.