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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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All content by Matthew Lee

Student Service Fee Cancelled for Ph.D. Students in Six Divisions and Schools; Admin Launches Fund to Reduce Violence | Newsletter for February 2

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022

New USG President; University Reports Record COVID Cases | Newsletter for January 12

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2022

Endowment Reaches Record High; Prof. Thaler Gives Lecture to Mark Release of ‘Nudge: The Final Edition’ | Newsletter for December 1

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2021

University Community Responds to Recent Violence in Hyde Park | Newsletter for November 17

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Matthew Lee
November 16, 2021

Recent UChicago Graduate Killed in Tuesday Shooting; Campus Bomb Threat a Hoax | Newsletter for November 10

By Adyant Kanakamedala and Matthew Lee
November 9, 2021

5k Race Honors the Late Max Lewis; Hyde Park Residents Lament Lack of Park Maintenance | Newsletter for October 27

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2021

Remembering Marcus Goodman; Student Coffee Shops to Reopen | Newsletter for October 20

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2021

New Ph.D. Program in Political Economy; Fac. Forward Reaches Agreement | Newsletter for October 13

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2021

College Council Chair Resigns Over Summer; Research Group Develops Facial Recognition Avoidance Software | Newsletter for October 5

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
The entrance of International House

Student Found Deceased in I-House Dorm Room

By Matthew Lee and Eric Fang
September 28, 2021

Welcome, Class of 2025!

By Matthew Lee, Ruby Rorty, and Adyant Kanakamedala
September 20, 2021

Covid-19 Positivity Rate Hits 0; Cecile Richards Speaks to Undergrads | Newsletter for May 26

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2021
Dr. Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, is the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Expresses Optimism, Urges Vaccinations in Student Press Conference

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021

Vaccinations Required Next Fall; Guests Allowed at Diploma Ceremony | Newsletter for May 18

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala
May 19, 2021
In past years, Zimmer has handed out diplomas at a ceremony on the quad.

University To Allow up to Two Guests Per Graduate at Diploma Ceremonies

By Matthew Lee and Lukian Kling
May 18, 2021

RSO Hosts Virtual Earth Week; Fully Vaccinated Housing Residents Can Opt Out of COVID Testing | Newsletter for May 5

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021
Cover photo of the "Essential at UChicago" special article.

Essential at UChicago

By Matthew Lee, Ruby Rorty, and Adyant Kanakamedala
April 29, 2021

Essential Workers at UChicago; New SG Slate Elected | Newsletter for April 28

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2021

An Interview with President Alivisatos; Low COVID Positivity Rate Leads to Early End of Stay-at-Home Order | Newsletter for April 21st

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021

Stay-at-Home Order Follows COVID Spike; Remembering a Renowned Anthropologist | Newsletter for April 14th

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2021

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By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2021
Bond Chapel

University Announces Stay-at-Home Order, Halts In-Person Classes Following Spike in COVID-19 Cases

By Finn Hartnett, Laura Gersony, and Matthew Lee
April 7, 2021

UCPD Pursues Re-Accreditation; Students to Vote to Split SG | Newsletter for April 6

By Ruby Rorty and Matthew Lee
April 6, 2021
Booth's Harper Center.

U.S. News Ranks Booth Third-Best M.B.A. in Country; Law School Ranked Fourth

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
A UCPD officer, pictured in 2012.

UCPD To Pursue Reaccreditation; Assessor Seeks Public Comments by Phone and Forum on April 13

By Avi Waldman and Matthew Lee
March 31, 2021

Campus to Re-Open Next Year; NLRB Bolsters Grad Student Unionization Prospects | Newsletter for March 31

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021

Three New Trustees; New Media Arts and Design Major | Newsletter for March 10

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021

Announcing UChicago’s New President; Protest at Lab School | Newsletter for March 3

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2021
The University of Chicago Medical Center

UofC Begins Phase 1b Vaccine Rollout, Eyes End of March to Start 1c

By Caroline Kubzansky and Matthew Lee
January 25, 2021

Geophysical Sciences Grad Students Call on Faculty to Denounce Videos By Department Member

By Matthew Lee and Caroline Kubzansky
December 2, 2020
“Blue Can be a Fall Color Too:” Student clad in blue walks through the main quad on a rainy Fall day.

64 New COVID–19 Cases Reported As University Heads Into Thanksgiving Break

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2020
Saieh Hall

UChicago To Continue In-Person Classes During Renewed Stay-at-Home Advisory

By Miles Burton and Matthew Lee
November 12, 2020
Police form a bicycle line as they corral a group of teens west on 53rd St.

Halloween Night Brings Police, Protesters, and Organizers to Hyde Park

By Caroline Kubzansky, Matthew Lee, Avi Waldman, and Laura Gersony
November 1, 2020
Harper's book stacks.

College Council Selects Final 2022 Representative in Tiebreaker Vote

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Baker Dining Hall

College Council Selects Chair; Vacant Class of 2022 Seat to Be Filled via Tiebreaker

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala
October 14, 2020
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Winners of Fall 2020–21 Student Government Elections Announced

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2020
The University's Week 2 COVID reporting dashboard.

14 Positive COVID-19 Tests in 2nd Week of School, University Reports

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
University administrators presented this COVID dashboard to students as part of their weekly COVID update on 10/2/2020.

Nine Positive COVID-19 Results and 14 Reported Cases Since Student Move-In

By Miles Burton and Matthew Lee
October 2, 2020
Emergency response to a shooting that occured near the corner of 53rd and S Lake Park Ave on the evening of 9/24/2020.

Man Shot Near Corner of 53rd and Lake Park

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
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Out of 910 Move-In Tests, Two Students Test Positive for Coronavirus

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020
The new Wingstop.

New Hyde Park Restaurants Promise to Spice Up Fall Quarter

By Matthew Lee and Adyant Kanakamedala
September 24, 2020
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When You Need a (Virtual) Hand: Resources at UChicago

By Matthew Lee and Pranathi Posa
September 22, 2020
A misty day on a seemingly empty main quad, during UChicago's spring break in 2020, after many students had departed from campus.

UChicago Plans to Distribute Masks, Thermometers to Students Ahead of Fall Quarter

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
Protestors and police stand off on the evening of Friday, September 4th, 2020, as a weeklong occupation of the street near Provost Ka Yee Lee's home concludes.

Weeklong #CareNotCops Occupation Ends with Block Party, Police Confrontations

By Matthew Lee and Avi Waldman
September 9, 2020
Chicago Police look on at a protest by #CareNotCops in front of Provost Ka-Yee Lee's house, September 2020.

#CareNotCops Stage Multi-Day Occupation Outside Provost Lee’s Home; Lee Rejects Demand to Abolish UCPD

By Matthew Lee and Avi Waldman
September 1, 2020
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President Zimmer to step down after 2020-21 school year, transition into new role as Chancellor

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2020
A bulletin board outside of Cobb Hall, on a misty day during spring break 2020, after many students had already left campus.

Elevate Slate V.P.s End Campaign Over Sexual-Misconduct Allegations

By Matthew Lee and Carl Sacklen
May 4, 2020
Charles Thomas was released from jail on Thursday, April 16th, 2020.

Charles Thomas Released From Jail

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020
Charles Thomas with his father Wendell Thomas in August, 2015.

Charles Thomas Denied Bond Release Despite Falling Ill With COVID-19 Symptoms

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020

UCMC Patient Tests Negative for COVID-19; Hong Kong Study Abroad Relocated | Newsletter for March 4

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020

New Solar Telescope; UoC Students Discuss Cultural Centers | Newsletter for February 24

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020

New Wellness Center Ahead of Schedule; Veteran Undergrads Share Their Story | Newsletter for February 20

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

Maroon Talks to Student Counseling Head; Midway Review Returns | Newsletter for February 18

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

Free Menstrual Cups for UoC Students; 4th Year Student Becomes a Cyborg | Newsletter for February 13

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020

City Relases OPC Ordinance; Maroon Elects New Leaders | Newsletter for February 11

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
The OI stores approximately 300,000 valuable artifacts in its collection.

UChicago Democrats Gear Up for 2020; Geophysicist Examines ‘Presolar’ Stardust | Newsletter for January 16

By Matthew Lee and Tyrone Lomax
January 15, 2020

Chemist Ka Yee Lee Will Be Next Provost; Law School Student Runs for Illinois’ First District | Newsletter for January 9

By Matthew Lee, Deepti Sailappan, and Emma Dyer
January 9, 2020
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Appeals Court: UChicago Must Bargain With Student Library Workers | Newsletter for January 6

By Deepti Sailappan, Lee Harris, Emma Dyer, and Matthew Lee
January 5, 2020

Sanders Has Raised the Most Money From UChicago Donors, Topping Buttigieg, Warren

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2019
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Nurses’ Strike Averted

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
The Equitable building at 401 N. Michigan houses UChicago's Office of Investments.

Endowment Hits High of $8.5 Billion, Reporting 6.9 Percent Return

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
Nurses rally at midday.

UC Medical Center Nurses Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike for Second Time in Two Months

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
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Chicago Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault in Delta Upsilon House

By Matthew Lee and Justin Smith
November 5, 2019

Swim and Dive Makes a Splash at Season Opener against Wheaton

By Matthew Lee and Alison Gill
October 30, 2019
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University, Hyde Park Community Take Steps to Increase Safety Ahead of Halloween

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
The Sigma Chi fraternity house, inside Maclean House.

Sororities Suspend Events with Sigma Chi, Citing Reports of “Date-Rape Drugs”

By Matthew Lee and Justin Smith
October 15, 2019

Fundraiser Raises More Than $7,500 for Charles Thomas’ Family Amid Ongoing Legal Case

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Nurses at University of Chicago Medical Center picket.

Preparing for Nurse’s Strike, Medical Center Diverts Patients, Transfers Newborns to Nearby Hospitals

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2019
GSU members picket, October 2017.

The Demand for Recognition: A Look Back at the History of GSU

By Miles Burton and Matthew Lee
September 18, 2019
Members of the UChicago Labor Council release a banner at a campus-wide May Day March in 2019

UChicago Medical Center Nurses Confirm a Strike Date

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Members of National Nurses United

UChicago Med Nurses Vote to Authorize Strike

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2019
The Obama Center's projected location in Jackson Park.

Obama Center Will Have “Adverse Effect” on Jackson Park, Study Finds

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2019
Aldermen Leslie Hairston and Jeanette Taylor hold a press conference with pro-CBA activists to introduce the ordinance.

After Years of Organizing, Obama Center CBA Ordinance Introduced in City Hall

By Elaine Chen and Matthew Lee
July 28, 2019
Members of the Illinois chapter of National Nurses United

UChicago Med Nurses are Rallying Outside the Hospital on Monday. Here’s Why

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2019
Stevens, second from the left on the second row, on the tennis team; photo taken in 1939

From Phi Beta Kappa to Psi U, The Maroon to Tennis, John Paul Stevens was the “Big Man on Campus”

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 17, 2019
The Robie House

Robie House Named UNESCO World Heritage Site

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2019
Protestors picket at Hull Gate on the second day of GSU's industrial action.

After Three Days of Picketing, GSU Votes to End Labor Action

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2019
2019 Men's Tennis team

Team of the Year: Men’s Tennis

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2019
Graduate students chant at a walk out in October, 2018.

Graduate Students Are Holding a Labor Action 10th Week—Here’s What You Can Expect

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2019
A SWAT car and a CPD car at East 61st Street and South Kenwood Avenue.

Bipolar Man Shot and Killed by Chicago Police During Disturbance at 61st and Kenwood

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019
A Graduate Students United polling location in the Regenstein Library, where graduate students helped members cast their vote on whether or not to strike.

GSU Votes to Strike

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
A Graduate Students United polling location in the Regenstein Library, where graduate students helped members cast their vote on whether or not to strike.

GSU Holds Strike Authorization Vote

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019

Men’s Tennis Secures NCAA Division III Regional Title

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2019
Levi Hall

Admin to Audit “Irregular, Uncertain, or Delayed” Grad Student Compensation

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Ridgley Knapp (left) and Natalie Wang (right)

Ridgley Knapp, Natalie Wang Secure Liaison Seats

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2019
The CARE Slate wins SG elections.

CARE Executive Slate Wins With Double Reform’s Votes

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2019
Members of the CARE and Reform slates for SG Executive positions debated the issues at an event sponsored by SG.

Executive Slate and Liaison Candidates Talk Issues at SG Debate

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019

Tennis Takes on the UAA Championships

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2019
IfNotNow protestors holding a sit-in outside UChicago Hillel.

IfNotNow Protesters Call on Hillel to Cut Ties with Birthright over Stance on Palestine

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2019
Reformed Slate candidates David Liang, Kyle Shishkin, and Anya Wang.

Underclassmen Reform Slate Runs on Student Government Accountability

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2019

Reform and CARE Slates Compete to Lead Student Government

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019

Chicago Bombards Grinnell in Explosive Outings

By Matthew Lee and Matthew Lehman
April 16, 2019
The gate through which an armed intruder entered in a recent home invasion.

Graduate Students Robbed at Taser-Point in One of 11 Recent Break-Ins

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2019

Tennis Remains Dominant

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2019

Lacrosse Remains Undefeated

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019

Baseball Wins Following Cancelled Debut Match

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
President Trump on stage at CPAC in 2017.

Trump Threatens to Cut Research Funding if Universities Don’t Support Free Speech

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2019

Track and Field Honors 18 Seniors at Last Home Invitational

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
Organizers from If Not Now, a progressive Jewish organization, marched from the Quad to UChicago Hillel to demand changes to Hillel's Birthright trip.

Palestinian Rights Activists Demonstrate Outside UChicago Hillel

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2019

UChicago Organization Circulates CBA Petition

By Matthew Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2019
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