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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 Ola Obi

Revenge Against the Rivals

By Ola Obi / February 23, 2017
After losing to Wash U at the beginning of UAA play on a last second shot, the men's basketball team will look to take down the No. 5 Bears.

Home Stretch for Maroons

By Ola Obi / February 16, 2017
After a solid 1–1 weekend, the men's basketball team is looking to snatch a couple of UAA wins on the road against Brandeis and NYU, two teams at the bottom of the conference rankings.

Bounce Back on Schedule for Chicago

By Ola Obi / February 9, 2017
The men's basketball team is coming off of an over time loss looking to rebound and garner a couple UAA wins. They are taking on Rochester and Emory, two teams that defeated the squad just one month ago.
Fourth-year Waller Perez goes in for an impressive high-flying layup.

Same Teams Up Next for Chicago

By Ola Obi / February 2, 2017
After beating Case Western and losing to Carnegie Mellon last weekend, the men's basketball team will play the same teams this weekend and get their chance at revenge.
The Maroon men get a pep talk during a timeout.

Chicago Faces Road Test

By Ola Obi / January 26, 2017
Coming off of a weekend in which they gained their first two UAA wins, the men's basketball team will face off against Case and Carnegie away this weekend.
UChicago men fight hard for the free-throw rebound.

Chicago Ready for Judgement

By Ola Obi / January 19, 2017
The men's basketball team is looking to bounce back from their five-game losing streak against two UAA opponents. They will take on Brandeis and NYU this weekend at home.

Home-field Advantage Spurs Chicago to Win

By Ola Obi / October 17, 2016
The football team kept it interesting this Homecoming weekend with a 33–26 win over Rhodes College. A fourth quarter touchdown secured the W for the Maroons, pushing them to .500.

Maroons Jaunt to North Central for Last Chance Meet

By Ola Obi / May 19, 2016
After a solid turn-out at the North Central meet last weekend, both the men and women of the track and field squads headed back to the same location for North Central's Gregory Invite. This meet is also known as the Last Chance Meet because it is the last opportunity for many athletes to qualify for the National Championship next week. .

Softball Slips in Tournament Opener

By Ola Obi / May 12, 2016
Although the softball team was able to take down Wheaton earlier this season, they suffered a 7–1 loss to the Thunder in the first game of Regional play. The squad is still in contention, however, as they have three more games this weekend to make their case for moving on in the NCAA Tournament. .

South Siders to honor Fourth-Years in Final Home Game

By Ola Obi / April 27, 2016
By the end of this week, the softball team would have played eight games in seven days if not for the postponement of their double-header against Lawrence on Sunday. They swept Carthage on Monday by a total of 12 points, and face Wheaton and Elmhurst twice on Friday and Saturday, respectively. .
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