The Future of Education

By Soham Mall / May 18, 2021

“Elite” universities must turn away from exclusionary practices if they hope to stay relevant and truly educate.

UChicago May be Mostly Virtual, but It’s Still UChicago

By Soham Mall / November 16, 2020

Virtual UChicago offers new paths to success, but it’s complicated.

What a Trump Victory Would Mean for International Students

By Soham Mall / November 3, 2020

With the election looming, it’s essential for UChicago students to understand that a Trump victory would be devastating for international students.

Let’s Get Real About Autumn Quarter

By Soham Mall / May 6, 2020

We need to honestly assess the risks and challenges that would come with reopening campus this fall.

Compliance With the Calendar

By Soham Mall / March 13, 2020

Given that the new academic calendar is far from perfect, the University needs to provide clearer guidelines for implementing the changes it proposes.

Altruism for the Chicago Economist

By Soham Mall / December 23, 2019

In order to do genuine good, we must think and give pragmatically.

The Dishonorable Side of Latin Honors

By Soham Mall / November 18, 2019

Latin honors and new Dean’s List policies will only exacerbate stress culture and discourage students from pursuing academic curiosities.

Interpreting the Nuances of Nutrition

By Soham Mall / October 21, 2019

Reading the fine print on our foods may seem cumbersome, but it is much more important for our health than we think.

Why You Should Thank “That Kid” in Your Sosc Class

By Soham Mall / May 13, 2019

There is something we can learn from all the different students in UChicago Core classes.

In Defense of Silence

By Soham Mall / May 4, 2019

Instead of viewing silence as an awkward conversation-ender, we should embrace it as a valuable time for self-reflection— especially in stressful environments.

The Quarter System Quandary

By Soham Mall / April 13, 2019

Instead of switching to a semester system, UChicago administration should consider how academic demands of the quarter system can be made more manageable for students.

Every College Student’s Major Problem

By Soham Mall / February 25, 2019

Struggling to decide a major is a common—but insufficiently examined—part of the college experience.

Don’t Let Disconnected Be the New Norm

By Soham Mall / February 12, 2019

Our heavy dependence on technology is getting in the way of our ability to be creative, focus in the classroom, and form meaningful relationships.

More Than a Musical Genre

By Soham Mall / January 17, 2019

Hip-hop’s popularity and propensity for controversy obscure its literary excellence and social significance.

Reconsidering Idols in the Era of #MeToo

By Soham Mall / December 11, 2018

We should strenuously condemn celebrities who abuse their power. But how far do we have to go?

What My American Friends Don’t Know About Me

By Soham Mall / November 15, 2018

The way Americans at UChicago talk to international students reveals a deep and pernicious bias.