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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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A screen capture of the last 30 days of UCPD reported incidents taken on Feb 2, 2024.

The Maroon Launches UChicago Police Department Incident Reporter

By Michael Plunkett / February 5, 2024
The project strives to paint a more nuanced picture of incidents reported to UCPD and any patterns that may exist within the incident data.
A UCPD vehicle.

University Reports Four Armed Robberies Near Campus During Family Weekend

By Sabrina Chang / October 16, 2023
The University shared an update on the robberies and provided information and resources to receive timely updates on off-campus crimes in an email. 
The ramp at the entrance of Regenstein Library.

Reg, Hutchinson Commons Evacuated Following Police Report of Armed Person

By The Maroon Staff / April 25, 2023
At 7:39 p.m., the Chicago Police Department’s communications division told The Maroon that the threat was “non–bona fide.” The University later confirmed that there was no evidence of a shooting.
International Students Weigh in on Campus Safety Over a Year After Fatal Shootings

International Students Weigh in on Campus Safety Over a Year After Fatal Shootings

By Sabrina Chang and Tian Tian Xu / April 24, 2023
Over one year ago, Yiran Fan and Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng were killed in tragic shooting incidents near campus. Since then, students and faculty have rallied for better safety but have taken different approaches to the issue.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas hold microphones while sitting in chairs

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

By Austin Zeglis / March 30, 2023

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas debated public safety, education, and transportation at a forum held on Thursday night, March 30, at the Logan Center for the Arts. The forum,...

The UCPD Headquarters.

University Campus Alert System Expands Automatic Enrollment to Text

By Naina Purushothaman / January 26, 2023
Students’ phone numbers collected from the University’s two-factor authentication systems will now be used by the cAlert system.
Undergraduate Student Government's offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.

University Reports Sexual Assault and Drink Spiking Incidents

By Kayla Rubenstein / November 3, 2022
The University received reports of a sexual assault incident October 28 and seven instances of suspected spiked drinks since late September, per an email.
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