Hyde Park Takes to The Streets Against Racism and Police Brutality

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / June 13, 2020

Hundreds of Hyde Park residents took to the streets on Sunday to protest police brutality and racism, amidst persistent protests countrywide following the death of George Floyd.

UChicago’s Investments are Tied to Fossil Fuels, Deforestation, and Weapons Manufacturers

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / May 11, 2020

Through hedge funds, private equities, and exchange-traded funds, the University’s investments have exposure to fossil fuels, weapons manufacturers, and companies involved in deforestation.

Disparities in Mobility Across Chicago Neighborhodds

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / April 27, 2020

Harris School's post-doctoral scholar James Saxon speaks about his research regarding the disparities in mobility during the lockdown owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As University Community Scatters From Hyde Park, Local Restaurants’ Business Evaporates

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / April 5, 2020

Many Hyde Park stalwarts depend on seasonal spikes in business generated by University events to remain profitable. With Spring Quarter being taught remotely, some businesses are facing cratered sales and difficult financial choices.

Fundraising for Kashmir

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / November 12, 2019

The South Asian Students Association's recent mehndi night aimed to fundraise for Kashmiris and promote campus dialogue about the humanitarian crisis.

Reporting on the Obama Presidential Center

By Emma Dyer and Atman Mehta / October 30, 2019

News editor Emma Dyer has reported on the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) for over two years. She discusses her experiences reporting, the history of the OPC and its various stakeholders, the political economics of the project.

The Context, Causes, and Consequences of Turkey’s Incursion into Northern Syria

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / October 30, 2019

Kurdish students discuss Kurdish politics and what it means to be a Kurd in such times

Muslim Action Network Brings Fresh Produce, Community Events to South Side Corner Stores

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / October 24, 2019

Inner-city Muslim Action Network is a nonprofit providing access to primary healthcare and making fresh produce available in underserved neighborhoods.

Watch: Reporting on the Obama Presidential Center

By Emma Dyer and Atman Mehta / October 22, 2019

Emma Dyer, news editor at the Chicago Maroon, discusses issues surrounding the construction of the Obama Presidential Center.

Interview: Emily Jungmin Yoon on her debut poetry collection “A Cruelty Special to our Species”

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / February 22, 2019

Emily Jungmin Yoon is a PhD student in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University. She sits down with The Maroon to talk about her debut poetry collection "A Cruelty Special to Our Species".

Watch: Yossi Klein Halevi & Dr. Walid Issa in Conversation about Coexistence

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / November 21, 2018

Yossi Klein Halevi and Dr. Walid discuss what it means to be Jewish and Palestinian today, the prospects of peace and the prerequisites for coexistence.

The Responsibility of Students

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / November 1, 2018

UChicago students should rigorously question authority instead of taking U.S. propaganda as fact.

“Sliced Bread” Magazine Celebrates 11 Years

By Atman Mehta, Contributor / October 29, 2018

Sliced Bread celebrates the launch of their autumn issue, one of the largest issues in the magazine's history