Education Department Closes Title IX Investigation

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / August 25, 2017

The complainant requested to withdraw the complaint.

Newsletter for August 23

By Adam Thorp, Pete Grieve, and Katie Akin / August 23, 2017

Zimmer addresses Charlottesville; Obama Center plans revised; Another letter from Dean Ellison

Newsletter for August 16

By Pete Grieve and Euirim Choi / August 16, 2017

Dining hall coming with new dorm; Richard Spencer wants to speak at the University; ‘Administrative closure’ for Title IX investigation

Recovered Internal Documents Offer a Glimpse Inside Levi Hall

By Adam Thorp, Hannah Edgar, Sonia Schlesinger, Pete Grieve, Kaitlyn Akin, and Euirim Choi / August 13, 2017

Dozens of pages of internal University administration documents reveal information about the University budget and a number of upcoming initiatives.

Draft Shows Stage in University Planning to Promote Diversity

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / August 13, 2017

A 10-page document mentions an “Ivy Plus” pipeline, changes to the Core, and cluster hiring.

Newsletter for August 9

By Adam Thorp, Pete Grieve, and Katie Akin / August 9, 2017

Grad students to vote on unionization; Verizon store coming to 53rd; and Rauner signs law at UCM

Newsletter for August 2

By Pete Grieve, Euirim Choi, Adam Thorp, and Katie Akin / August 2, 2017

Another alum joins Mueller team; Petition started to support ZBerry; and UCPD reaccredited

Newsletter for July 26

By Adam Thorp, Sonia Schlesinger, Pete Grieve, and Euirim Choi / July 26, 2017

University of Chicago Medicine fears Medicaid cuts; Breitbart slams ecology prof’s blog post; and the IOP names an executive director

Newsletter for July 19

By Adam Thorp, Pete Grieve, and Euirim Choi / July 19, 2017

Dorm overflow — new housing contract option in Vue53; IOP fall fellows; and bubble tea coming to Campus North

Newsletter for July 12

By Adam Thorp, Pete Grieve, and Euirim Choi / July 12, 2017

A new trustee; Law School alum to lead regulatory reform; and UChicago Med’s asthma initiative

Newsletter for July 5

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / July 5, 2017

Man drowns off 63rd Street beach; Yusho closes on 53rd; Conference center proposal gets City approval; and how U of C crime analysts are saving lives

Newsletter for June 28

By Adam Thorp, Sonia Schlesinger, Pete Grieve, Euirim Choi, and Katie Akin / June 28, 2017

Supreme Court to hear case concerning OI artifacts; IOP’s Steve Edwards takes job at WBEZ; and what the travel ban decision means for UChicago

Newsletter for June 21

By Adam Thorp, Sonia Schlesinger, Pete Grieve, Euirim Choi, and Katie Akin / June 21, 2017

Build Coffee opens Saturday; Chicago + Brown Presidents talk speech issues; and a 16-story building is coming to Harper Court

Newsletter for June 14

By Pete Grieve and Euirim Choi / June 14, 2017

Admissions prompts; Student library workers unionize; and David Brooks' speech

What’s the Deal With the Budget? Provost Diermeier Discusses Changes

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / June 9, 2017

The Provost is taking a hands-off approach, giving deans more flexibility.

U of C Goes Alone, Makes Less Political Statement as Colleges Unite to Support Paris Agreement

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / June 8, 2017

Unlike the "We're still in" coalition statement, the University of Chicago's does not explicitly reference Trump or the United States' withdrawal from the Paris agreement.

Newsletter for June 7

By Adam Thorp and Pete Grieve / June 7, 2017

New UCPD chief; Spokesman won't say if Class Day speaker is paid; U announces recipients of teaching awards

Is the Class Day Speaker Paid? Spokesman Says That’s Confidential

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / June 5, 2017

“The speaker agreement is confidential.”

Newsletter for May 30

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 30, 2017

NYT publishes fourth year’s essay on a Bumble relationship; Zimmer’s term extended; and a MAPH classmate profiles Richard Spencer

Zimmer Agrees to Continue as President Until At Least 2022

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 27, 2017

The announcement came after a board of trustees meeting.

Newsletter for May 26

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 25, 2017

Grad issue looks back; faculty senate creates new disciplinary system; new Metra schedule

Faculty Senate Creates New Disciplinary System

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 23, 2017

It will address incidents like speaker silencing.

Newsletter for May 23

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 23, 2017

The IOP's role in the Trump era; unionization hearings continue; students rally for more inclusive University

Newsletter for May 19

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 19, 2017

Admin lawyers contest grad student unionization; FIJI vandalized; changes ahead of vote on new disciplinary system

Ahead of Vote to Create a New Disciplinary System, Key Revisions Announced

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 18, 2017

Several of the revisions respond to criticisms from faculty senate members who found the first proposal too strict.

Newsletter for May 16

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 16, 2017

New hotel south of the Midway; new food rules for RSO tabling; interview with "Veep" actress

Newsletter for May 12

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 12, 2017

The toll of FIJI’s party; heated forum on proposed disciplinary system; and a sushi bowl restaurant

Obama Foundation Announces Chief Digital Officer

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 10, 2017

“President Obama has challenged us to develop digital media and tools to help…connect the Foundation’s hub on the South Side of Chicago to people around the world.”

Newsletter for May 9

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 9, 2017

A big day for unionization groups; translating Zimmer’s Spanish; and a history of the Garfield Green Line station

Newsletter for May 5

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 5, 2017

Updates on Obama Presidential Center; University names new VP and CFO; new astrophysics courses

Newsletter for May 2

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / May 2, 2017

The history of sexual assault on campus; statements from SG candidates; new dorm bathroom policy

Newsletter for April 28

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 28, 2017

8% ADMIT RATE; A much-needed grocery store coming to Woodlawn; 53rd Street incident: Hazmat investigation and a man dead

Newsletter for April 25

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 25, 2017

The Obama event; An interview with Zimmer; Dining pilots Hutch meal swipe program for Saturday nights

Zimmer Says in Interview that Cuts to Science Proposed by Trump Pose Concern for U of C

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / April 24, 2017

The University has shifted its lobbying priorities.

Newsletter for April 21

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 21, 2017

SG budget proposal; U of C plans to build theater on Garfield Blvd.; tips for course registration

Newsletter for April 18

By Pete Grieve and Sophie Downes / April 17, 2017

Survey shows students report religious discrimination; history prof writes sci-fi novel; new economics faculty

Newsletter for April 14

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 14, 2017

Meet the SG candidates running unopposed; EDITORIAL: Frat safety policy is toothless; Shkreli appears in a UChicago meme page

Newsletter for April 14

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 14, 2017

Meet the SG candidates running unopposed; EDITORIAL: Frat safety policy is toothless; Shkreli appears in a UChicago meme page

Disciplining Disruption: Inside the High-Stakes Faculty Debate

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / April 13, 2017

There's an ultimatum of sorts.

Disciplining Disruption: Inside the High-Stakes Faculty Debate

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / April 13, 2017

There's an ultimatum of sorts.

Newsletter for April 11

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 11, 2017

Alum wins a Pulitzer; Frats re-sign FCS; and the Shady Dealer strikes again

Newsletter for April 7

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 7, 2017

Social justice cafe opens; Fulbright scholar denied re-entry; new institute in Hyde Park

UChicago Will Not Release the Class of 2021 Acceptance Rate This Spring

By Pete Grieve and Emily Kramer / April 6, 2017

Many schools release their numbers around this time. UChicago did last year.

University Will Not Release Class of 2021 Acceptance Rate Until Autumn

By Pete Grieve and Emily Kramer / April 6, 2017

In previous years, the data were released during Spring Quarter.

Newsletter for April 4

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / April 4, 2017

Title IX complaint against University Athletics; U of C files amicus brief; alum nominated to DHS post

Title IX Complaint Preceded Promotion of Women’s Lacrosse to Varsity Status

By Pete Grieve and Feng Ye / April 3, 2017

It appears that a former captain of the club team filed the complaint to the Office of Civil Rights.

Newsletter for March 31

By Sophie Downes and Pete Grieve / March 31, 2017

Three new deans; President Zimmer gives speech on free expression; Law, Letters, and Society major returns

Man Arrested for Racist, Anti-Semitic Flyers is Also Responsible for Unwanted Posters in December, Police Say

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / March 21, 2017

The damages allegedly totaled more than $1,000. Bail was set at $20,000.

Newsletter for March 20

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / March 20, 2017

Spring break edition — Suspect charged after posting racist flyers, New U of C scholarship for kids of CPS teachers, Binny's opens on 47th

Newsletter for March 10

By Pete Grieve and Adam Thorp / March 10, 2017

Disruptive protest and its discontents; anti-male bias lawsuit; liquor at Medici; grocery store planned for 61st.

Newsletter for March 7

By Adam Thorp and Pete Grieve / March 7, 2017

Zimmer meets with Duckworth; Uncommon Fund announces winners; and The Maroon interviews the South Side Weekly

Newsletter for March 3

By Adam Thorp, Pete Grieve, and Euirim Choi / March 3, 2017

Sophia King's big win; an Olympian in MoS; RAs to receive salaries; Latina-focused sorority resurges; and CC reps invite Zimmer.

Maroon Newsletter for February 28

By Pete Grieve and Adam Thorp / February 28, 2017

College Council to Vote on Immigrant Emergency Fund; 4th Ward Election; Signature Courses; Chicago Public School Disparities.

Newsletter for February 17

By Sonia Schlesinger, Pete Grieve, and Adam Thorp / February 17, 2017

Obama stops by Hyde Park for presidential library planning; IOP event with Corey Lewandowski draws protest; Seminary Co-Op plans financial recovery.

The Newsletter: February 10, 2017

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / February 10, 2017

White nationalist posters found on campus; Brown student challenges UofC prof for using racial slurs; Fabiana's is moving to 53rd

The Newsletter: February 7, 2017

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / February 7, 2017

Weed hat girl; U of C law profs blast Trump's "so-called judge" tweet; Ed-board: IOP should not go off-the-record with Corey Lewandowski"

Graduate Student May Not Be Able to Return From Iran

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / January 31, 2017

Maryam Alemzadeh had returned to Iran to work on her dissertation.

Guest Lecturer Born in Iran Cancels After Immigration Executive Order

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / January 29, 2017

McGill professor fears he would be detained and denied entry; University professors will instead speak tomorrow on consequences of the executive order. [updated: new location]

Man Shot Last Night on South Blackstone Avenue Near 51st Street

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / January 18, 2017

At 12:47 a.m., police said the victim was in critical at Northwestern Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

Valois, Obama’s Favorite Hyde Park Restaurant, Sets Up for Interview Later Today

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / January 10, 2017

A TV crew and Valois staff are setting up.

Admissions to Award a Tour Guide $500 for a Creative Way to Fight Perception of Violence

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / January 6, 2017

"Keep in mind that the audience is a high school student and his/her family.”

Asked if UofC Disavows White Nationalist Alum Richard Spencer, Spokesperson Says Alumni Don’t Speak for University

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 29, 2016

Manier did not explicitly reference Spencer, and he did not denounce his white-nationalist views.

University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer Signs Letter Supporting DACA

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 28, 2016

President Zimmer was one of over 300 college presidents to sign a statement in support of the Deferred Action or Childhood Arrivals immigration policy.

Zimmer Talks University Finances, Divestment, and Trigger Warnings

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 22, 2016

President Zimmer was hesitant to answer questions at his quarterly meeting with The Maroon.

Anti-Abortion Student Group Cancels Event Anticipating “Organized Protest”

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 17, 2016

In the lead-up to the event, pro-life and pro-choice chalkers jockeyed for space on campus sidewalks.

Trump Win Shocks U of C Students; His Scattering of Supporters on Campus Celebrates

By Evangeline Reid, Adam Thorp, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19), Jamie Ehrlich, Olivia Rosenzweig, Hillel Steinmetz, Alex Ward, Katie Akin, Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 10, 2016

We asked students for Trump, Clinton interns, and the student president about Trump's victory.

Trump Rushed off Stage After False Shout That Booth Alum Had a Gun

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 6, 2016

Austyn Crites (M.B.A. ‘09) told reporters that the commotion started when he held up a sign that read “Republicans against Trump.”

Violence and Vandalism in Hyde Park Over Halloween Weekend

By Jamie Ehrlich, Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / November 1, 2016

Message to Kenwood Academy parents warned of Hyde Park “Purge.”

Kenwood Academy Warns Parents of “Halloween Purge” on 53rd Street After School

By Jamie Ehrlich, Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 31, 2016

On Saturday night, multiple individuals reported being shot with metal pellets and paintball guns in the same vicinity.

Students to Receive Diplomas With Housemates at Eight Separate Ceremonies

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 27, 2016

In past years, Zimmer has handed out diplomas to all students at a ceremony on the quad.

Sigma Chi Expels Brother Accused of Sexual Misconduct

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 27, 2016

Fraternity presidents convened Thursday for a meeting.

Video: Communist Protester Arrested After Standing on Table in Dining Hall

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 26, 2016

“The fact that on a college campus, somebody can’t stand on a table in a cafeteria and shout out announcements about what the hell is going on in the world […] is outrageous."

Two Students Arrested For Blocking Traffic on Michigan Ave at Free Tuition Protest

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 24, 2016

Fourth-year Johnathan Guy and third-year Jessica Law were arrested.

Westboro Church to Picket on Campus Next Friday

By Adam Thorp, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19), Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 14, 2016

When Westboro came to campus in 2009, Alpha Delta Phi (Alpha Delt) staged a counterprotest.

On Induction Night, Phi Delt Pledges Served ‘Copious’ Amounts of Everclear Then Held in Basement Room

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 4, 2016

A brother named in the $250,000 lawsuit provided fraternity listhost emails, pledge statements to University investigators, photos of pledges drinking 'Phi Nukes,' and his account of the night.

Some Students Will Have to Wait for Financial Aid Awards Through ‘First Weeks’ of Quarter

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / October 4, 2016

More than a week into fall quarter, some students are still waiting to receive their financial aid packages.

U of C College Republicans Unlikely to Endorse Trump

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / September 24, 2016

President Matthew Foldi will not propose a statement of endorsement for Trump to the club's executive board.

U.S. News Ranks UChicago #3

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / September 12, 2016

The University was ranked fourth last year.

Chair of Free Expression Committee Will Give Aims of Education Address

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / August 28, 2016

Law Professor Geoffrey Stone recently endorsed Dean Ellison’s letter condemning trigger warnings and safe spaces.

Student President Calls Free Speech Letter “Messed Up”

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / August 27, 2016

“I think their strategy is to create a false fight for free speech to ignore the concrete struggles that are going on.”

University to Freshmen: Don’t Expect Safe Spaces or Trigger Warnings

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / August 23, 2016

“We do not support so-called ‘trigger warnings,’ we do not cancel invited speakers because their topics might prove controversial, and we do not condone the creation of intellectual ‘safe spaces.'”

Obama Center Reps: Development Coming to Washington Park, Despite Choice of Jackson Park for Library

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19), and Jaehoon Ahn / August 4, 2016

“We’ll be focused on Washington Park just as much as we are on Woodlawn and the Jackson Park area.”

Student Sues Phi Delt; Alleges Hazing, Assault

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / July 18, 2016

The suit alleges that on March 7, 2015 a former pledge was forced to consume an excessive amount of alcohol at a fraternity ceremony before he was singled out to be physically assaulted in a basement

Cemitas Puebla to Replace Packed

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / July 15, 2016

The Mexican sandwich shop and taqueria plans to open on 57th Street in the next couple of months.

Obamas Select Architect for Presidential Library

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / June 30, 2016

Barack and Michelle Obama announced that Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and Interactive Design Architects will design the library.

[Update: Sanders Tweets Support] SG President Faces Disciplinary Charges for Facilitating Sit-In

By Pete Grieve, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / June 8, 2016

“I’m obviously hopeful it’s not expulsion; I hope that I get to walk at graduation this Saturday.”

Lab Schools Director Resigns

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 31, 2016

Robin Appleby will step down on June 30. Vice President at Lab Beth A. Harris will serve as the interim director, while a search is conducted over the summer.

Divestment Issue Rocks Campus

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 26, 2016

The University has said that it will not divest from the listed companies, citing the 1967 Kalven Report.

Provost Isaacs Is Out, Provost Diermeier Is In

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 26, 2016

Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy Daniel Diermeier will succeed Isaacs as the provost starting July 1.

More than 20 Shots Fired at 62nd and Kimbark

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 24, 2016

Four suspects fled the scene in a white Impala. Neighbors told DNAInfo that they had seen the car circling the block over the past week.

No Standard Rules for Graduate Council Elections

By Adam Thorp, Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19), Pete Grieve, and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 24, 2016

Graduate council can keep its medley of methods for selecting representatives, general assembly decided yesterday, rejecting an attempt by executive slate to bring them into line.

Bank Robber Charged, Sprayed Gasoline at Teller

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 17, 2016

The teller handed the robber cash with a GPS tracker. He was arrested by a UCPD officer a few blocks from the bank.

State Regulators Unanimously Approve UCMC’s $269 Million Trauma Plan

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 10, 2016

“Our community needs and deserves equal access to quality health care, and we are now one giant step closer."

Clarke’s Temporarily Closed for Maintenance, Hopes to Reopen

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 10, 2016

The Hyde Park diner is the third restaurant in the chain to close since 2013, leaving only two locations left open.

Police Recover Body From Lake Michigan Near Promontory Point

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 10, 2016

The body wasn’t immediately identifiable because it had started to decompose, but police said it appeared to be an adult male.

VP for Campus Life and Student Services Karen Warren Coleman to Leave University

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 3, 2016

Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen will take leadership of the Office of Campus and Student Life.

High Demand for Summer Breeze Tickets Crashes Server

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 3, 2016

"While we don't know the complete circumstances of the crash, it appears that students were charged multiple times because they attempted multiple purchases upon seeing the error message."

University Plans to Sell 13 Properties, Funds Will Go to Teaching and Research

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / May 3, 2016

The University purchased the properties years ago to ensure a sufficient availability of housing near campus, but now thinks that other investors will fill the role.

U of C Wrestling Coach Regrets Letter of Support for Hastert

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / April 29, 2016

The former speaker was sentenced to fifteen months in prison for committing bank fraud to cover up allegations that he sexually abused high school boys.

Jeremih, SOPHIE, TOKiMONSTA to Perform at 2016 Summer Breeze

By Pete Grieve and Editor-in-Chief (’18–’19) / April 24, 2016

Tickets will be available online for the first time, but only the first 800 sold in person will be rain secure.