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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

Stories and content by Isaac Stein

SG member resigns

By Isaac Stein / October 2, 2015
Nina Katemauswa pursues volunteer work in Africa; leaves Community and Government liaison position vacant.

Graduate students protest “ballooning” student life fee

By Isaac Stein / March 2, 2015
More than 50 members of Graduate Students United (GSU) assembled in protest on the main quad on Friday to demand that the University abolish the Student Life Fee (SLF). GSU is an independent student organization that seeks to raise graduate students’ stipends and health benefits—and reduce student fees—via bargaining with the University. Following a rally last...

An Englewood Chinese food odyssey

By Isaac Stein / January 23, 2015
"While it is clear that chefs and various other employees are scurrying around behind the counter, it is impossible to see what they are preparing or how they are doing it—the entire prep area is concealed from public view. "

Library system launches new catalog and printing system

By Isaac Stein / October 3, 2014
The University library system switched up its catalog and printing services, toning up its offerings for the new academic year. The new catalog, which went live August 20, displays the availability of a book or other library item on the same page as its call number, whereas Lens did not, according to E-Learning Librarian Julie...

Ribs ’n’ Bibs closes unexpectedly

By Isaac Stein / May 16, 2014
As of Monday morning, the Hyde Park barbecue restaurant Ribs ’n’ Bibs, located at 5300 South Dorchester Avenue, has closed for business. The management of Ribs ’n’ Bibs could not be reached for comment. The windows, which normally display racks of ribs being smoked, are now covered with pieces of paper from the interior that...

Graduate Council grant to fund student travels

By Isaac Stein / March 11, 2014
Student Government (SG)’s Graduate Council has launched the Graduate Council Travel Fund, a program through which graduate students may apply for up to $500 per student for transportation and other travel-related subsidies, set to go into effect next school year. According to a press release authored by second-year M.B.A. candidate Josh Johnston (A.B. ’04), the...

Harper court businesses fail health inspections

By Isaac Stein / February 25, 2014
Two restaurants located in the University-owned Harper Court complex, both of which have yet to open to the public, have failed health inspections in the past few weeks. Native Foods, a vegan restaurant, and Porkchop, which primarily serves BBQ and liquor, were inspected on February 11 and February 13, respectively. The inspections, which were conducted...
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