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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

Violet Conklin

Violet Conklin, Associate Arts & Culture Editor

Violet Conklin, Class of 2028, started writing for the Maroon her first year and joined the editing team her second. She is studying English literature and data science and is hoping to earn her master’s during her four years at the University. Some of her favorite things are Fleetwood Mac, books, and her dog Gary.

Stories and content by Violet Conklin
Poster for The End of Oak Street, released August 14, 2026. courtesy of Warner Bros.

Dinosaurs Invade Suburbia

By Violet Conklin / August 28, 2026
Associate Arts and Culture Editor Violet Conklin reviews the newest Sci-Fi to hit the big screens: The End of Oak Street: a story of a family of four doing whatever it takes to survive their new neighbors from the Mesozoic Era.
Cap: Poster for Olivia Wilde’s The Invite opening in Chicago theaters July 3. Courtesy of A24.

Did You Receive The Invite?

By Violet Conklin / July 3, 2026
The Maroon sat down with director Olivia Wilde to discuss her new A24 film, The Invite, which follows a marriage as it oscillates between intimacy and emotional distance.
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