Raising the Bar on UCPD Accountability

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 6, 2016

Recently collected data points to racial profiling and demonstrates the need for FOIA legislation.

The Maroon Editorial Board Endorses Esquivel, Beck, and Albrecht

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 29, 2016

SG Elections 2016: Liaisons.

The Maroon Editorial Board Endorses Our Campus

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 29, 2016

SG Elections 2016: Executive Slate.

Set the Record Straight

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 15, 2016

To be the voice of all undergraduate students, CC must demonstrate clear standards of accountability and transparency.

SG Should Stick to Campus Issues

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 8, 2016

No vote on U of C Divest’s resolution.

Break Away From the Herd

By Maroon Editorial Board / March 4, 2016

Let the victims, not Yik Yak, take the lead in discussing sexual assault on campus.

Don’t Shirk the Shrine

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 26, 2016

The Archdiocese of Chicago should work with Woodlawn residents to restore the Shrine of Christ the King, a community landmark.

Letter from the Editor

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 19, 2016

Dear Reader, Welcome to The Maroon’s first Dining Issue, in which we bring into focus a central part of all of our lives here: food. Inside you will find coverage both illuminating and entertaining. The University’s current contract with Aramark is set to expire in June, and three companies, including Aramark, are bidding on the...

Cost-Benefit Analysis

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 5, 2016

Based on this year’s events, it seems that fraternities have been greater liabilities than assets to the UChicago community at large.

Under the Microscope

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 5, 2016

The University displayed a lack of concern for students’ well-being when they hired Lieb.

Understanding the MOU

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 29, 2016

The Memorandum of Understanding demonstrates the university’s commitment to the community.

Fewer Checked Boxes, More Change

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 22, 2016

“Turning the Tide” lacks fundamental self-reflection needed for a more ethical admissions process.

Turning to Service

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 15, 2016

What does it mean to be social justice­–oriented or politically active as college students?

Decreasing the Distance

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 8, 2016

CPD brutality hits close to home.

Letter from the editor

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 30, 2015

Dear readers, Today you will find the December 1 issue of The Maroon online, but not in newsstands or stacks on campus. Due to the closing of University facilities Monday as well as the security precautions that remained through midnight, we opted to have the editorial staff of The Maroon work remotely from their homes....

What we’re thankful for

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 24, 2015

A short, incomplete list of things to appreciate this Thanksgiving..

Time to take the campus climate

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 13, 2015

Recent events at universities nationwide reinforce the need for the campus climate survey on diversity, inclusion, and underrepresented groups

Independent Review Committee in review

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 5, 2015

SG should make the nominations for student members of the UCPD’s Independent Review Committee.

On Halloween costumes

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 30, 2015

Culturally appropriative Halloween costumes are not acceptable.

Off the (Ara)mark

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 23, 2015

As the University’s contract with Aramark comes to a close, the University should dictate higher standards for its foodservice supplier.

Just a trim

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 15, 2015

The closing of the Reynold’s Club barbershop raises questions about the University cost-cutting initiative

Making success affordable

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 9, 2015

The University’s new initiatives for under-resourced students are an opportunity to improve our track record.

Setting the table

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 1, 2015

University’s young Saturday dinner program has time to grow

In case you missed it

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 28, 2015

The Editorial Board reflects on the major stories of the past year.

It’s hard out here for an academic

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 22, 2015

UChicagoGRAD program provides students with practical resources that they can use to find jobs in a competitive market.

A slice of the pie

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 14, 2015

Graduate students should get the best possible value out of their large Student Life Fee.

T(icket)-Pain

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 7, 2015

Moving Summer Breeze ticket sales online would cost MAB about $1,300—but it doesn’t need to be that way.

The Maroon Editorial Board endorses United Progress

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 28, 2015

SG Elections 2015: Executive Slate.

The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Young and Perri

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 28, 2015

SG Elections 2015: Liaisons.

Home is where the heart is

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 23, 2015

The decision to close dorms should have been made with student input—but it is understandable.

True transparency requires the law

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 16, 2015

Though UCPD’s pledge to release more information is a positive step, Illinois House bill is still necessary to ensure transparency

Trapped between a house and a hard place

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 9, 2015

Students who don’t connect with their houses should have an easier way out.

Students insecure in security alerts

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 2, 2015

Lack of information on the function of security alerts leads to student frustration with the UCPD.

Promoting voting

By Maroon Editorial Board / March 5, 2015

With an unexpected mayoral runoff election around the corner, the Maroon Editorial Board encourages students to vote.

Registration frustration

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 26, 2015

The current registration system does not provide students with enough information to make an educated decision about classes.

Uncommon uncertainty

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 20, 2015

Lack of transparency in the Uncommon Fund hinders effective execution of its creative objective.

A time for progress

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 12, 2015

In honor of College Break Day, the Maroon Editorial Board is calling the University to action. Here are our most demanding demands. Go big or go home, University!

A whale of a time

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 5, 2015

The University’s partnership with MBL is a missed opportunity to get our science majors their study abroad.

U(Shall Not)Pass

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 29, 2015

Student life would be enriched by the unlimited transit pass. But unless the University steps up to subsidize it, the costs will outweigh the benefits.

Around Chicago in 80 days

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 23, 2015

The Study Chicago Quarter makes inroads on creating more accessible study abroad options by allowing students to learn locally.

Local Library Lives On

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 16, 2015

University’s bid for Obama library holds promise for South Side cultural and economic growth, but first, community concerns must be addressed.

Land of the free?

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 9, 2015

On January 6, the Committee on Free Expression released a report addressing the issue of freedom of expression on campus. The committee consists of seven professors at the University who were appointed in July to draft a statement that articulates the University’s “commitment to free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation among all members of...

What we’re thankful for

By Maroon Editorial Board / December 2, 2014

The things you might have forgotten before digging into Thanksgiving dinner.

Eyes on the prize

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 25, 2014

Controversy on Facebook should not distract from students’ legitimate grievances.

Fully a part of this campus

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 21, 2014

The Maroon Editorial Board supports call for campus climate survey and better CLM coverage of racial sensitivity

Complaints in plain sight

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 14, 2014

New Director of Professional Accountability should be followed up with publicly available police records.

Decisions to be made

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 7, 2014

In order for discussion to be effective, administration must direct student input to areas where it can have a real impact.

Closed-off Commons

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 30, 2014

Fundraising event inconvenienced students without warning.

Show me the money

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 21, 2014

SG President Tyler Kissinger’s stipend suggestions come at no cost to students.

Running ahead of schedule

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 17, 2014

First-year representative election cycle should be pushed back to the end of fall quarter.

More barriers

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 10, 2014

University’s next step should be to address hurdles hidden beyond those dealt with in new no-loan initiative.

Present and visible

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 3, 2014

University needs to establish trust between its students and administrators in charge of sexual assault cases.

In case you missed it

By Maroon Editorial Board / June 3, 2014

The Maroon reflects on some of the notable news stories of the past year.

Trauma drama

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 23, 2014

Students have been disingenuous and administrators absent—both must learn from mistakes in order to break the stalemate.

Communication around Confucius

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 16, 2014

Confucius Institute just the latest example of a larger trend of poor communication between administration and faculty.

Pushing tickets

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 9, 2014

MAB should be commended for recent success, but now must confront the challenges that come with it.

SG 2014: Community and Government Liaison endorsement

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 1, 2014

The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Kenzo Esquivel for Community and Government Liaison.

SG 2014: Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees endorsement

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 30, 2014

The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Alex DiLalla for Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees.

SG 2014: Slate endorsement

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 29, 2014

The Maroon Editorial Board endorses United Progress for executive slate.

An honest direction for 53rd

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 22, 2014

University needs to better communicate their vision of redeveloped 53rd street to affected businesses.

A new prospective on admissions

By Maroon Editorial Board / April 11, 2014

As the University rises in public profile, it’s time to reconsider how the College is presented to applicants.

On the record

By Maroon Editorial Board / March 11, 2014

UCPD needs to provide a stronger explanation for not releasing records.

Tourre’s switch demands explanation

By Maroon Editorial Board / March 7, 2014

University has a responsibility to defend its students’ right to free inquiry

The official Maroon Study Game™

By Maroon Editorial Board / March 4, 2014

As if you didn’t know how to study without guidance.

Defining transparency

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 28, 2014

Administration’s efforts toward openness fall short.

Protest for clearer dissent policy

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 25, 2014

Committee on Dissent and Protest’s Report opens up questions instead of answering them.

Uncommon Fund endorsements: hacks and housing

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 21, 2014

Our favorites of this year’s finalists range from bathroom stall installations to insect tastings.

A call to action

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 18, 2014

Both students and administration can play a part in overdue sexual assault policy reform.

Creating a donation process

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 14, 2014

Future SG donations should incorporate student input in order to foster community engagement.

Absence of communication

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 11, 2014

Students should have an advocate when navigating the leave of absence process.

Take the next step

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 7, 2014

Career Advancement has the opportunity to make unpaid internships more meaningful.

Broken Links can be mended

By Maroon Editorial Board / February 4, 2014

Effective change to Summer Links requires trust.

The rule, not the exception

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 31, 2014

Administration and students must actively participate in increasing disabilities accessibility

Waiting on the rules to change

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 28, 2014

The administration’s swift reaction to the trauma center protests needs to regain momentum

A promising start

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 24, 2014

Positive results after the first year of UChicago Promise indicate potential for expansion.

The snow goes on

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 17, 2014

Thank you to all University staff who worked through the snow storm and cold snap.

Open-door policy

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 14, 2014

New UCPD satellite office provides opportunity for greater community interaction.

A better shopping list

By Maroon Editorial Board / January 10, 2014

Office of the Registrar needs to provide interim platform for course information.

IOP: Initiating open programming

By Maroon Editorial Board / December 3, 2013

Both the IOP and students could benefit from easier access to speaker events.

What we’re thankful for

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 26, 2013

A few things to keep in mind this Thanksgiving.

Tech support

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 22, 2013

More opportunities to learn computer skills benefit students, regardless of major.

53rd Street smarts

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 19, 2013

Development on 53rd Street will best succeed by supporting both new and old businesses.

Allegations and explanations

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 15, 2013

Racial profiling questions at UCPD Leadership Conversation stress opportunity for community meetings.

Ensuring safe and fair protest

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 12, 2013

Committee on Dissent and Protest must urge explicit UCPD policies that align with University philosophy.

Take me out to the ball game

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 8, 2013

Student body could benefit from a stronger athletics culture on campus.

Stops on the way to our destination

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 5, 2013

Current changes to NightRide are the beginning of a more comprehensive solution.

Voluntary vigilance

By Maroon Editorial Board / November 1, 2013

Opt-in crime alert system would allow individuals to remain aware without inundating inboxes.

Fixing a broken record

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 29, 2013

Leadership Conversations should respond to student concerns and build upon one another.

Cure to a chronic malady

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 24, 2013

The SHCS has taken promising first steps to increasing accessibility to health resources on campus.

Coping mechanisms

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 22, 2013

Study Abroad Office’s changes to the Pune program can benefit all study abroad programs.

Review session

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 18, 2013

CAT inefficiencies call for increased oversight and more regular meetings.

Global innovation, local innovators

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 15, 2013

University’s entrepreneurship initiative should incorporate community organizations as a resource.

Checks and balances

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 10, 2013

Student Government should approve and build on proposed changes to E&R bylaws.

Every step of the way

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 8, 2013

University should solicit student input when making long-term decisions.

Beyond the intersection

By Maroon Editorial Board / October 4, 2013

The UCIJAM rebranding provides students with the opportunity to shape the program as their own.

In case you missed it

By Maroon Editorial Board / June 4, 2013

The Editorial Board reflects on the notable news stories of the past year.

Moving toward the forefront of medicine

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 31, 2013

UCMC’s place on South Side is such that it should support goal of a trauma center, financially or otherwise.

Awareness in the red

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 24, 2013

University’s insufficient publicity of Red Line closure at odds with mission of facilitating city engagement.

An incidental report

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 21, 2013

Review of UCPD conduct a starting point for policy change that should align with UChicago principles.

Yielding results

By Maroon Editorial Board / May 16, 2013

Admissions hit the mark in anticipating yield for the incoming class despite facing a number of challenges.