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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Eric Fang

Eric Fang, News Editor, Photo Editor, Design Associate

Eric Fang is a third-year in the College majoring in economics and public policy. He is a news and photo editor for The Maroon with an interest in local housing, campus security, and politics. In his free time, he enjoys biking, listening to music, and exploring Chicago food.

All content by Eric Fang
The exterior of the Hillel building.

[Photo] The Two Mimounas

By Elena Eisenstadt, Grey City Editor
September 30, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd in the United Center on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Recap of the DNC: Politics, Police, and Protests

By Tiffany Li and Eric Fang
September 23, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd in the United Center on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

[Photo] Final Day of the DNC: Georgia, Florida Delegates from UChicago Cast Harris Votes; Students Reflect on DNC Experience

By Tiffany Li
August 25, 2024
Former President Barack Obama addresses the crowd at the United Center on Tuesday night.

Day Two of the DNC: Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders rally support for Kamala Harris

By Eric Fang
August 22, 2024
Protestors facing police at the crowd control barrier.

[Photo] LIVE UPDATES: Police Raid Quad Encampment on Ninth Day

By Maroon Staff
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] POLICE RAID QUAD ENCAMPMENT

By Peter Maheras, Eva McCord, and Emma Janssen
May 7, 2024
Signs placed on the quad in front of the encampment.

[Photo] LIVE UPDATES: Pro-Palestine Encampment on Quad

By Maroon Staff
April 29, 2024
Moderator Neil Steinberg spoke with Bulletin CEO Rachel Bronson and Professor Daniel Holz.

Members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Discuss Doomsday Clock in Panel

By Eric Fang
February 15, 2024
From left: Chief Financial Officer Ivan Samstein and Provost Katherine Baicker.

CFO Ivan Samstein and Provost Katherine Baicker Talk University Finances With The Maroon

By Nikhil Jaiswal and Eric Fang
February 14, 2024
The exterior of the Hillel building.

[Photo] Students React to Israeli Consul General’s Meeting With Alivisatos, Chabad, and Hillel

By Tiffany Li
February 10, 2024
The Institute on the Formation of Knowledge on S. University Avenue.

[Photo] IFK Director Announces Shutdown, University Fails to Confirm

By Emma Janssen
February 9, 2024
From left: Zachary Leiter, Anushree Vashist, Eva McCord, and Kayla Rubenstein.

[Photo] McCord, Rubenstein, Vashist, and Leiter Elected To Lead The Maroon in 2024–25

By Casey Kim
February 6, 2024
The Doomsday clock.

Doomsday Clock Maintained at 90 Seconds to Midnight

By Eric Fang
January 30, 2024
Professors Clifford Ando and Jon Levy speaking about the University's Financial Situation at an event organized by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory.

UChicago Professor Sounds Alarm Over Troubling University Finances

By Eric Fang
November 8, 2023
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[Photo] Longtime 53rd Street Restaurants Close as Hyde Park Sees Development Shifts

By Amy Ma
October 29, 2023
The National Opinion Research Center located at 1155 E. 60th Street.

[Photo] NORC to Pay $95,000 to Asian Job Applicants in Discrimination Settlement

By Austin Zeglis
October 19, 2023
Students hold vigil on quad condemning terror and antisemitism

[Photo] UChicago Fraternities Hold Vigil on Quad Condemning Terror and Antisemitism

By Tiffany Li
October 16, 2023
Screenshot of Lyft mobile app.

University Scales Back Lyft Ride Smart Program

By Eric Fang
September 29, 2023
An imageof a sotrefrojt with a sign that reads "Cpmmg spm: A^S begeveragew wie and sporimgs "

Longtime Hyde Park Liquor Store, Kimbark Beverage Shoppe, Sold

By Eric Fang
September 29, 2023
Campus North Dormitories as seen on September 18, 2023.

Campus North Windows Set for Repairs to Combat Leakage Problems

By Eric Fang
September 21, 2023
L–R: Editor-in-Chief Solana Adedokun, Managing Editor Michael McClure, Editor-in-Chief Nikhil Jaiswal

[Photo] O-Issue 2023

By The Maroon Staff
September 19, 2023
The south face of Harper Library.

University to Pay $13.5 Million to Settle Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit

By Eric Fang
September 3, 2023
The School of Social Service Administration will be renamed The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice after a landmark donation.

Former Board of Trustees Chair James Crown Dies in Car Racing Accident

By Eric Fang and Peter Maheras
July 3, 2023
Peanuts could trigger severe allergic reactions.

[Photo] UChicago Researcher Develops Novel Polymer System to Protect Mice from Peanut-induced Anaphylaxis

By Kati Langille
May 16, 2023
Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak

By Nicole Roesler and Eric Fang
May 12, 2023
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discussed the Ukraine War at the David Rubenstein Forum on March 24

[Photo] Ambassador McFaul and Secretary Hagel Discuss Russia, Ukraine, and the West

By Arjun Mazumdar
April 29, 2023
Slate candidates debate topics such as RSO funding and the role of USG on campus.

[Photo] Shirts, Frats, Pizza, and Lampposts: USG Election Cycle Punctuated by Three-Hour Complaint Hearing

By Katherine Weaver
April 20, 2023
University Announces Death of Second-Year Niv Sparkes

University Announces Death of Second-Year Niv Sparkes

By Eric Fang
April 16, 2023
Slate candidates debate topics such as RSO funding and the role of USG on campus.

[Photo] On Eve of Elections, USG Slate Candidates Debate Spending, Student Engagement

By Shinjini Chakraborty
April 12, 2023
IOP Panelists discuss the intersection of fashion and politics.

[Photo] Panelists Discuss Role of Fashion in Politics at IOP Event

By Casey Kim
April 11, 2023
Joalda Morancy (A.B. ’22) published Aliens, their first book, on October 18. Aliens is on display in Rosenwald.

[Photo] Joalda Morancy (A.B. ’22) Talks Recently Published Science-Fiction Children’s Book

By Neive Rodriguez
April 11, 2023
Brandon Johnson holding a microphone and gesturing with his left hand as Paul Vallas sits next to him

[Photo] Johnson Defeats Vallas for Mayor; Yancy Wins Fifth Ward After Hone Concedes

By Richard Davis
April 4, 2023
A portrait of Tina Hone

Hone “Heartbroken by the Negativity of This Race”

By Eric Fang
April 4, 2023
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[Photo] Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Her Experience in House Leadership, Female Representation in Politics, and the 2024 General Election

By Naina Purushothaman, Senior News Reporter
March 28, 2023
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas hold microphones while sitting in chairs

[Photo] “Paul, Hear Me: I’m Not Going to Defund the Police”: Johnson, Vallas Spar at IOP Mayoral Forum

March 30, 2023
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas hold microphones while sitting in chairs

[Photo] “Paul, Hear Me: I’m Not Going to Defund the Police”: Johnson, Vallas Spar at IOP Mayoral Forum

By Austin Zeglis
March 30, 2023
GSU members participate in an October 2018 walkout.

University Will “Bargain in Good Faith” With GSU-UE, Provost Lee Says

By Eric Fang
March 17, 2023
A portrait of Tina Hone

Interview: Tina Hone, Fifth Ward Aldermanic Candidate

By Eric Fang
February 22, 2023
A portrait of Wallace Goode

Interview: Wallace Goode, Fifth Ward Aldermanic Candidate

By Eric Fang
February 22, 2023
Mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, Ja'Mal Green, Sophia King, Kam Buckner, Roderick Sawyer, Paul Vallas, and Chuy García at a forum on early childhood education at the Logan Center on February 8, 2023.

[Photo] Mayoral Candidates Talk Early Childhood Education at Logan Center Forum

By Casey Kim
February 22, 2023
Baicker looks out towards the audience while interviewing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) during an Institute of Politics event.

[Photo] Harris School Dean Katherine Baicker Announced as Next Provost

By Austin Zeglis
January 31, 2023
Burton Judson Courts viewed from East 60th Street

[Photo] UCPD Arrests Suspects Involved in Six Armed Robberies Thursday

By Casey Kim
January 12, 2023
Golovashkina served as social media director for Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign.

“In the Ranks of Incredible Political Figures”: Remembering Anastasia Golovashkina

By Eric Fang and Kelly Hui
January 10, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence answers a question from a student.

Mike Pence Discusses Controversial Issues, Eyes 2024 Presidential Run at IOP Event

By Eric Fang
January 10, 2023
Participants placed a printed road sign of a street named “Urumqi Road” in Shanghai. According to videos online, the original sign was removed after a large-scale demonstration on the street.

[Photo] At Vigil for China Fire Victims, Attendees Support Movement from Abroad

By Yiwen Lu
December 5, 2022
An interior view of Bartlett Dining Commons from above with wood tables below and house banners in red hanging from the ceiling. Students shuffle through the dining area.

Bartlett Dining Commons to Close for Renovation During Spring, Summer Quarters

By Eric Fang
December 2, 2022
Liz Cheney, wearing a blue pantsuit, sits on a gray accent chair and gestures at the camera while Katherine Baicker, sitting profile to the camera, looks at her. A coffee table separates the pair.

“Victory for Team Normal”: Rep. Liz Cheney Expresses Post-Midterm Optimism at IOP Event

By Eric Fang
December 1, 2022
A student carillonneur plays the instrument at Rockefeller Chapel.

[Photo] Musicians of Carillon Arts Gather to Celebrate Historical Instrument at Rockefeller

By Casey Kim
November 22, 2022
Sitch on the touchline in November 2022.

[Photo] Julianne Sitch Keeps Her Eye on the Ball

By Amman Kejela
November 11, 2022
Heidi Heitkamp, wearing a blue suit, smiles while looking straight at the camera

Uncommon Interview: Incoming IOP Director and Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp

By Eric Fang and Michael McClure
October 19, 2022
Uncommon Interview: UCPD Chief Kyle Bowman Outlines His Non-Enforcement Policy

Uncommon Interview: UCPD Chief Kyle Bowman Outlines His Non-Enforcement Policy

By Eric Fang, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2022
This winter quarter, student-run groups The Ransom Notes and Voices in Your Head both competed in the annual International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).

[Photo] Got Voices in Your Head? Send a Ransom Note…

By Sophie Pope McCright
April 29, 2022
The missing student, Diwen Fan, is five feet, eight inches tall; weighs 154 pounds; and has black hair.

Second-Year Missing Since Early May

By Eric Fang
June 13, 2022
Graduating Fourth-Years Share Their Favorite Classes

Graduating Fourth-Years Share Their Favorite Classes

By Eric Fang
May 30, 2022
The signage outside Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea in Hyde Park.

Fairgrounds Hyde Park Holds Grand Opening

By Eric Fang
April 11, 2022
The UCPD Headquarters.

Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Bowman Appointed New UCPD Police Chief

By Eric Fang
April 11, 2022
David Rubenstein Elected Chair of University’s Board of Trustees

David Rubenstein Elected Chair of University’s Board of Trustees

By Eric Fang
April 1, 2022
MaryFrances McCourt will assume the position of chief financial officer of the University April 18.

President Alivisatos Names MaryFrances McCourt as Chief Financial Officer

By Eric Fang
March 10, 2022
The Apostolic Church of God will become the center of the multi-million development.

Apostolic Church of God’s Woodlawn Central Development Project Promises to Revitalize South Side Communities

By Eric Fang
March 3, 2022
A student government meeting in 2018.

Committee on Campus Sustainability Plans Slate of New Initiatives

By Eric Fang
February 10, 2022
Protesters march down East 59th Street on Friday, February 4, as part of a rally organized by #CareNotCops.

#CareNotCops Holds Rally to Protest Recent UCPD Shooting of Rhysheen Wilson

By Eric Fang
February 7, 2022
“Protecting American Democracy”: IOP Speakers Reflect on the January 6 Capitol Insurrection One Year Later

“Protecting American Democracy”: IOP Speakers Reflect on the January 6 Capitol Insurrection One Year Later

By Eric Fang
January 25, 2022
University Reports 469 Cases and Potential Isolate-in-Place Protocol

University Reports 469 Cases and Potential Isolate-in-Place Protocol

By Eric Fang and Anu Vashist
January 14, 2022
During a town hall on Saturday, speakers protested gentrification resulting from the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.

“We Are All at Risk of Getting Displaced”: Woodlawn Residents and Local Organizations Host Town Hall to Protest Gentrification

By Eric Fang
December 25, 2021
Members of the community gathered at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.

Murdered Alum Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng Honored in Memorial at Rockefeller Chapel

By Eric Fang
December 24, 2021
The entrance to Woodlawn Commons.

CPD Investigates Recent Woodlawn Fires for Arson

By Eric Fang
December 20, 2021
Haskell Hall on a cloudy spring day.

UChicago DSA Launches Campaign to Rally Support for Reverting to Ten-Week Quarters

By Eric Fang
November 30, 2021
Levi Hall

Endowment Valued at $11.6 Billion, Reports Highest Rate of Return in Two Decades

By Eric Fang
November 28, 2021
UChicago Professor Questions Central Banks' Ability to Respond to Climate Change

UChicago Professor Questions Central Banks’ Ability to Respond to Climate Change

By Eric Fang
November 28, 2021
Alivisatos, Lee, and Heath Describe New Safety Measures in Webinar

Alivisatos, Lee, and Heath Describe New Safety Measures in Webinar

By Eric Fang
November 12, 2021
The Institute of Politics building on South Woodlawn Avenue.

President Alivisatos Urges Cooperation With Community Leaders to Improve Security

By Eric Fang
November 10, 2021
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