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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
All content by Pranathi Posa
Student Wellness Partners with UC Med for Expedited Symptomatic Testing

Student Wellness Partners with UC Med for Expedited Symptomatic Testing

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
November 14, 2021
The admissions office housed in Rosenwald Hall.

UChicago Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases

By Anushka Harve and Pranathi Posa
October 12, 2021
William Rainey Harper Memorial Library.

Student Groups Advocate for Reinstatement of Dismissed Ph.D. Student

By Pranathi Posa and Kate Mabus
October 12, 2021
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (top left), Rep. Curtis Tarver II (top middle), Ald. Leslie Hairston (top right), Ald. Jeanette Taylor (bottom left), Sen. Robert Peters (bottom middle), Rep. Kambium Buckner (center), Ald. Sophia King (bottom right).

Who’s Who in Local Politics

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
September 19, 2021
The Thrive Slate comprises Vice President for Student Affairs Natalie Wang, President Parul Kumar, and Vice President for Administration Murphy DePompei (left to right).

Running Unopposed, Thrive Slate Promises “Transparency, Advocating for Marginalized Groups, and Reconnection”

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
April 20, 2021
The storefront of Jade Court, a Chinese restaurant now open in Harper Court.

During Year of Coronavirus, Local Businesses Forced to Adapt

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
February 22, 2021
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson waves to students in a preschool classroom at Dawes Elementary School on Jan. 11, 2021.

What the Plan for Reopening CPS Contains

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
February 15, 2021
The Maroon has Hyde Park and UChicago voters covered with information on Election 2020.

Election 2020 in Hyde Park: How and Where to Vote

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
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
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What You Missed: A Spring and Summer of News

By Tony Brooks, Pranathi Posa, and The Maroon Staff
September 15, 2020
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Many UChicago Students Nationwide Take to the Streets in Response to Death of George Floyd

By Pranathi Posa and Laura Gersony
June 11, 2020
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South Side Community Groups Rally Support and Resources in as Protests Continue

By Caroline Kubzansky, Pranathi Posa, and Laura Gersony
June 11, 2020
The Maroon has Hyde Park and UChicago voters covered with information on Election 2020.

Maroon Voter Guide

By Pranathi Posa, Dimitriy Leksanov, Jack Cruz-Alvarez, Avi Waldman, Alex Dalton, Alexis Florence, and Laura Gersony
March 11, 2020
The Maroon has Hyde Park and UChicago voters covered with information on Election 2020.

Voter Guide: What Do the Offices Up for Election Do?

By Pranathi Posa, Jack Cruz-Alvarez, Alex Dalton, and Laura Gersony
March 11, 2020
Erika Steiner, Beth Awano, and Max Grayzel-Ward began organizing UnCounted early this school year.

UChicago Third-Years Amplify Queer Voices Through New Performing Arts Showcase

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
January 27, 2020
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Hours After Announcing Retirement, Police Superintendent Discusses CPD’s Struggles

By Pranathi Posa and Jack Cruz-Alvarez
November 12, 2019
Bernie Sanders (A.B. ‘64) speaks at Navy Pier about his work as an activist when he was a student at the University of Chicago.

Ald. Jeanette Taylor Announces Endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders for President

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
October 28, 2019

UChicago Law and Booth Announce Joint JD/MBA Program

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
October 7, 2019
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks with Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, as part of her acceptance of the 2019 Harris Dean's Award.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Talks Notoriety, the Fight for Change and the Future

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
September 11, 2019
The Illinois State Senate.

Illinois Senate Passes Sweeping Abortion Rights Bill

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
June 1, 2019
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Illinois Poised to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
June 1, 2019
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UCLA Law Professor Gives Talk on Green New Deal and Clean Air Act

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
May 28, 2019
Legalization of marijuana in Illinois

What Does the Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois Mean?

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
May 20, 2019
Chicago Schools Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson (center) at an IOP event with IOP director Gretchen Sims (left) and former Secretary of Education John King (right)

What Does an Elected School Board Mean for Chicago?

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
April 29, 2019
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How Hyde Park Voted

By Pranathi Posa, Dimitriy Leksanov, Jack Cruz-Alvarez, and Alex Dalton
April 14, 2019
Lightfoot speaks at her campaign party in South Loop.

Lightfoot Beats Preckwinkle by Wide Margin to be First UChicago Alum, Black Woman as Mayor

By Elaine Chen, Pranathi Posa, and Charlie Kolodziej
April 2, 2019
Sophia King was first appointed by Emanuel in 2016 and won a special election in 2017.

Newly Reelected Sophia King Looks Ahead to Next Four Years

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
March 11, 2019
Alums Lori Lightfoot (left) and Toni Preckwinkle (right) will head to a runoff. Lightfoot is pictured at her party at EvolveHer in River North, and Preckwinkle is pictured after voting at Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School.

UChicago Alums Lightfoot and Preckwinkle Head to Historic Runoff

By Elaine Chen, Pranathi Posa, Charlie Kolodziej, and Dimitriy Leksanov
February 26, 2019
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Preckwinkle, A Favorite for Mayor, Casts Her Vote Near Campus

By Lee Harris, Elaine Chen, and Pranathi Posa
February 26, 2019
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2019 Chicago City Elections Voting Guide

By Elaine Chen, Mari Mirasol, Pranathi Posa, Dimitriy Leksanov, Isha Jain, and Jack Cruz-Alvarez
February 16, 2019
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What Do Chicago’s Aldermen Do?

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
February 15, 2019
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What Does the Mayor of Chicago Do?

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
February 7, 2019
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What Does the City Treasurer Do?

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
February 4, 2019
Pawar is the 47th Ward alderman and an Institute of Politics fellow.

Ameya Pawar Talks Run for City Treasurer

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
November 12, 2018
Barbara Flynn Currie and Curtis Tarver hosted a town hall meeting at Kenwood Academy.

Hyde Park State Rep and Successor Host Town Hall Meeting

By Pranathi Posa, News Editor
October 23, 2018
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