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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 Jordan Larson

O-Issue 2012: Chicago Theater

By Jordan Larson / September 26, 2012
Home to literally hundreds of theater companies, Chicago is regarded as one of the best theater scenes in the world. This is the home of improv troupe Second City, which birthed stars John Belushi, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler, and is the only city in the nation to have five theaters receive regional Tony awards....

O-Issue 2012: LGBTQ resources

By Jordan Larson / September 26, 2012
If you’re looking for LGBTQ resources, allies, or peers, you’ve come to the right place. This year the U of C campus was deemed one of the most welcoming and queer-friendly by the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index Rating, and Chicago’s first gay liberation organization was started here in 1969. In 2006, gender identity was added...

Positively 53rd street

By Jordan Larson / November 29, 2011
The Harper Court development promises some additions that would be normal for any college area—a movie theater, hotel, and 24-hour diner, just to name a few. But what's unique about the project isn't just that it centralizes all of these necessities; it's bringing them all to Hyde Park for the first time. .

O-Issue 2011: Chicago theater

By Jordan Larson / September 17, 2011
Home to literally hundreds of theater companies, Chicago’s theater scene is regarded as one of the best in the world. This is the home of improv troupe Second City, which birthed stars John Belushi, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler, and the only city in the nation to have five theaters receive regional Tony awards. Chicago...

O-issue 2011: Campus art

By Jordan Larson / September 17, 2011
With a brand-new arts center opening next year and a slew of museums and RSOs on campus, there’s much more art at the U of C than just that authentic Chagall hanging in your dorm.

Summer Breeze artist selected

By Jordan Larson / April 1, 2011
The Major Activities Board (MAB) announced yesterday that Rebecca Black, whose YouTube sensation “Friday” recently took the the Internet by storm, will be headlining Summer Breeze.
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