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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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All content by Katherine Vega

Persistence on the Paper

By Katherine Vega
May 24, 2018
The winning Unite slate celebrates with cake.

“Unite” Ticket Wins Student Government Executive Slate Election

By Katherine Vega and Jake Biderman
May 2, 2018
True North has taken over the old Z&H space, although the original sign still remains for now.

TrueNorth Cafe Opens in Z&H Space

By Katherine Vega
April 10, 2018
Janet Mock speaks at Mandel Hall on Thursday to share her story as a Black trans woman with fourth year Darien Dey.

‘Educate Yourself,’ Says Trans Activist Janet Mock

By Katherine Vega
February 22, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Oriental Institute in Terrorism Damages Case

By Katherine Vega
February 21, 2018

Nikki Haley to Speak On Campus

By Katherine Vega
February 7, 2018
Gilliam spoke on her experience as a journalist in the segregated south, poverty, and the role of media today.

Dorothy Butler Gilliam Gives Keynote Address at Annual MLK Celebration

By Katherine Vega
January 18, 2018

New Year, New Beer: Med Begins Serving Alcohol

By Katherine Vega
January 11, 2018
Stephen J. Albert worked at Court Theatre for eight years. He passed away on December 29.

Remembering Stephen J. Albert

By Katherine Vega
January 4, 2018
Sen. Sanders speaks at the Quadrangle Club in February, 2016 during an IOP event with Chris Matthews.

Senator Bernie Sanders Urges Zimmer to Let Unionization Vote Stand

By Katherine Vega
November 8, 2017

Court Theatre Director To Step Down

By Katherine Vega
November 8, 2017

Zimmer Debates Free Speech on College Campuses

By Katherine Vega
October 26, 2017

Office of Civic Engagement Launches Online Portal for Community-Oriented Student Jobs

By Katherine Vega
October 5, 2017

U of C and UIC to Open Environmental Health Sciences Center

By Katherine Vega
October 2, 2017

UChicago and Brown University Presidents Discuss Speech Issues at Washington Post Event

By Katherine Vega
June 21, 2017

Student Library Employees Vote to Unionize

By Katie Akin and Katherine Vega
June 9, 2017

New Fellowship to Replace UChicago Public Interest Program

By Katherine Vega
May 18, 2017

New Restrictions on RSO Food Sales

By Katherine Vega
May 16, 2017
Former President Barack Obama speaks with third-year Max Freedman in an appearance at the Logan Center.

Obama Visits Campus, Speaks to Student Leaders

By Katherine Vega and Sonia Schlesinger
April 25, 2017
Percentages are for all respondents; numbers for students alone were typically higher. Responses coded as secular and non-religious (5%, 7%), other (5%, 10%), and no response (5%, 8%) are not represented above.

Campus Religious Groups Respond to Climate Survey

By Katherine Vega
April 17, 2017
Percentages are for all respondents; numbers for students alone were typically higher. Responses coded as secular and non-religious (5%, 7%), other (5%, 10%), and no response (5%, 8%) are not represented above.

Campus Religious Groups Respond to Climate Survey

By Katherine Vega
April 17, 2017

Amid Criticism of Violations, Fraternities Re-Sign Safety Pledge

By Katherine Vega
April 10, 2017

Muslim Student Association Hosts “Explore Islam” Week

By Katherine Vega
April 6, 2017

University Moves to Dismiss “Doe” Suit

By Katherine Vega
March 9, 2017

Wake Forest University Maya Angelou Presidential Chair Speaks at Annual OBS Event

By Katherine Vega
February 16, 2017

PSA Circulates Petition on No-Contact Orders

By Katherine Vega
January 26, 2017

Students Settle Suit Prompted by Sexual Assault Accusation

By Katherine Vega
January 19, 2017

Director of Urban Education Institute Proposes New Community City College

By Katherine Vega
January 10, 2017

Student Activists Discuss Campaign Demands With Provost Diermeier

By Katherine Vega
November 8, 2016

Office of the Provost Launches New Student Advisory Board

By Katherine Vega
October 25, 2016
Campus security pictured on the main quad.

Safety and Security Dept. Finds Replacement for Marlon Lynch

By Katherine Vega
August 30, 2016

University Faces New Federal Title IX Investigations

By Katherine Vega
March 4, 2016

Standard & Poor’s Downgrades University’s Credit Rating to AA-

By Katherine Vega
February 26, 2016

Open Letter From Faculty Pushes Fossil Fuel Divestment

By Katherine Vega
February 23, 2016

Phi Delta Theta Charter Suspended

By Katherine Vega
February 5, 2016

Anti-Aramark Group Hosts Teach-in

By Katherine Vega
January 22, 2016

IRC releases annual report on UCPD complaints

By Katherine Vega
January 12, 2016

Talk by Van Jones celebrates life of MLK

By Katherine Vega
January 12, 2016

Law School, nonprofit release CPD complaint database after long litigation

By Katherine Vega
November 20, 2015

University to sell Blackstone, Broadview, and Maclean

By Katherine Vega
November 13, 2015

Four students arrested at downtown protest

By Katherine Vega
November 5, 2015

Economist ranks UChicago below peer institutions for “best value”

By Katherine Vega
November 5, 2015
Alex Ding rallies the crowd after coming back from delivering the protestors' demands. Provost Isaacs, whom they were attempting to speak to, was not in his office at that time.

Campaign for Equitable Policing hosts Week of Action

By Katherine Vega
November 3, 2015
Journalist Jorge Ramos speaks at International House on Wednesday about immigration, the responsibilities of journalists, and the upcoming presidential elections.

Ramos talks journalism, activism, and confrontation with Trump

By Katherine Vega
October 30, 2015

Junot Díaz visits University to participate in OMSA speaker series

By Katherine Vega
October 23, 2015

University announces two new programs for low-income students

By Katherine Vega
October 16, 2015

AAUP revives chapter to advocate for professors

By Katherine Vega
October 15, 2015

New application platform to target low-income students

By Katherine Vega
October 2, 2015

UCPD responds to uptick in robberies

By Katherine Vega
June 1, 2015

University bonds rated low-risk by Moody’s Investors Service

By Katherine Vega
May 18, 2015

Professor wins Gordon J. Laing award for book on Mexico City

By Katherine Vega
May 11, 2015

UCPD to create advisory board drawing from local community

By Katherine Vega
May 5, 2015

Provost announces new administrative cost-cutting initiative

By Katherine Vega
April 27, 2015

SG announces Student Leadership Stipend program

By Katherine Vega
April 16, 2015

University financial aid budget projected to increase by 5 percent

By Katherine Vega
April 14, 2015

Arrested protestors for trauma center appear in court, are released

By Katherine Vega
April 3, 2015

Incumbent aldermen reelected in the fourth and fifth wards

By Katherine Vega
February 27, 2015

Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson speaks at the IOP

By Katherine Vega
February 19, 2015

History of trauma center closing

By Katherine Vega
February 17, 2015

UCMC opens new Heart and Vascular Center

By Katherine Vega
February 13, 2015

Students prepare for municipal elections

By Katherine Vega
February 5, 2015

Health Dept.: UCMC best hospital for trauma center

By Katherine Vega
January 23, 2015

University announces Diversity Council

By Katherine Vega
January 16, 2015

$13 million to expand No Barriers

By Katherine Vega
January 9, 2015

First-generation mentoring program to launch in January

By Katherine Vega
November 25, 2014

Ta-Nehisi Coates talks case for reparations

By Katherine Vega
November 21, 2014

Sustainability office wants campus-wide emissions cut

By Katherine Vega
November 21, 2014

Green czars may come to House Councils

By Katherine Vega
November 14, 2014

Alleged sexual assailant arrested

By Katherine Vega
November 11, 2014

New library director to turn new page

By Katherine Vega
October 21, 2014

Native American activist puts mascots in the penalty box

By Katherine Vega
October 14, 2014

University offers Civic Leadership

By Katherine Vega
October 10, 2014
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