University Increases Fundraising Goal by $500 Million

By Hillel Steinmetz / March 6, 2017

The new goal is meant to make the most of the campaign’s traction.

UChicago Matchmaking Site To Launch This Month

By Hillel Steinmetz / March 3, 2017

Maroon.Space was created as a spiritual successor to another dating website for Chicago students.

Obama Library Could Require $1.5 Billion To Construct, Maintain

By Hillel Steinmetz / February 20, 2017

A $1.5 billion cost for the Library would be three times the $500 million George W. Bush raised for his Presidential Library in Dallas.

UofC Resist to Protest Lewandowski Event

By Hillel Steinmetz / February 2, 2017

Members of UofC Resist plan to protest an IOP event with Trump’s former campaign manager on February 15.

UChicago Law Alum Appointed FCC Chairman

By Hillel Steinmetz / January 26, 2017

New FCC Head skeptical of net neutrality, proponent of free markets.

Students Line Up for Obama Farewell Address Tickets

By Hillel Steinmetz / January 10, 2017

UChicago students waited at McCormick Place in order to receive free tickets to hear President Obama deliver his farewell address on Tuesday evening.

The Delicious History of the Latke-Hamantash Debate

By Hillel Steinmetz / November 20, 2016

Professors debate the superiority of the latke and hamantash.

Trump Win Shocks U of C Students; His Scattering of Supporters on Campus Celebrates

By Evangeline Reid, Adam Thorp, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19), Jamie Ehrlich, Olivia Rosenzweig, Hillel Steinmetz, Alex Ward, Katie Akin, Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 10, 2016

We asked students for Trump, Clinton interns, and the student president about Trump's victory.

Alumni Association Awards Univeristy Graduates and Faculty Member

By Hillel Steinmetz / November 8, 2016

Last Friday, the Alumni Association gave eight University graduates and one faculty member awards in recognition of professional accomplishments, service to the University, or teaching.

Uncommon Interview: Write-in Candidate Laurence Kotlikoff

By Hillel Steinmetz / October 10, 2016

Professor of Economics at Boston University discusses his policy proposals.

Noam Chomsky Warns of Sixth Extinction

By Hillel Steinmetz / September 29, 2016

Left-wing linguist stresses importance of presidential election.

College Rs, Debate Society Square Off Over Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces

By Hillel Steinmetz / September 29, 2016

College Republicans defended the University's stance in a debate on Tuesday against members of the Chicago Debate Society.

UChicago Astrophysicist, Students Create Free Curbside Parking App

By Hillel Steinmetz / May 10, 2016

The app uses GPS tracking and phones’ motion to find available parking spots.

Shifts in Liaison Access to Board of Trustees

By Hillel Steinmetz / May 5, 2016

Liaisons will focus on setting agenda for a new “Student Perspectives Series,” where students will have the opportunity to meet several trustees.

As Crime Rises in Chicago, Hyde Park Bucks Trend

By Hillel Steinmetz / April 15, 2016

Surrounding neighborhoods have felt the brunt of increased violence.

UChicago Scientists Find Link Between Parasite in Cat Feces and Rage Disorder

By Hillel Steinmetz / April 4, 2016

Parasite in cat feces causes an infection associated with mental illnesses.

Human Rights Sequence Will Be Added to Civ Core

By Hillel Steinmetz / February 16, 2016

“One of our overall goals is making sure that human rights is now seen as a respectable and established theme of a general liberal arts education.”

University Will Accept Bids for New Shuttle Company

By Hillel Steinmetz / February 9, 2016

“It’s best practice to go out to bid...to maintain competitive pricing, service, and fleet options.”

SG Launches Survey of College Academics

By Hillel Steinmetz / February 5, 2016

The Committee on Academics in the College hopes data collected can be used to communicate students' experiences to the administration.

Author Discusses Late Internet Hacktivist at Sem Co-op

By Hillel Steinmetz / January 22, 2016

Justin Peter's book uses Swartz’s Story to Examine the History of Copyright.

EUChicago Hopes to Promote European Policy Research

By Hillel Steinmetz / January 18, 2016

The prospective RSO would function as the campus chapter of student-led think-tank European Horizons.

Southside Hub of Production seeks to create allied UChicago RSO

By Hillel Steinmetz / November 3, 2015

SHoP is described as “a project to provide a space for the creative soul and heart of people that live in and love the South Side of Chicago.”