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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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This map shows the percentage of the class of 2024 who are going to different regions in the US.

Here’s Where the Class of 2024 Is Headed After Graduation

By Naina Purushothaman / May 23, 2024
According to Career Advancement, at this point in the year, the class of 2024 has achieved the highest placement percentage ever.
The inoperable emergency box located on the corner of East 56th Street and South Dorchester Avenue, near the location of one of the robberies.

Three Students Robbed Near Campus, Blue Light Near Incident Broken

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 23, 2024
The University promised increased security measures after the incidents on April 17.
The Keller Center, which houses the Harris School of Public Policy.

Harris Student Government is Broken

By Aïcha Camara / March 30, 2024

As a student pursuing a Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) at the Harris School of Public Policy, I've held a deep sense of pride in Harris’s mission to train the...

Levi Hall

University Discusses Intolerance, Harassment in 2023 Campus Climate Survey during Town Hall

By Naina Purushothaman / March 29, 2024
Provost Katherine Baicker, along with members of the Diversity & Inclusion leadership team, answered questions about spring survey results.
New Migrant Arrivals at Shelter Locations

New Migrant Arrivals at Shelter Locations

By Tiffany Li / March 26, 2024
This map depicts the number of new migrants arriving in each shelter location from March 8 through March 15, 2024.
Charts on New Arrivals at Staging Areas and Shelters

Charts on New Arrivals at Staging Areas and Shelters

By Austin Steinhart / March 26, 2024
Data from the 40th Ward Office's New Arrivals Data Dashboard illuminate the number of migrants in staging areas and shelters.
Students on the Women's Cross Country team in 1994. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Special Collections Research Center.

DEI Programming Highlights Cultural Issues in Cross Country Teams

By Finn Hartnett / February 15, 2024
Students on the UChicago Women’s Cross Country team are speaking up about the lack of support and inclusivity in the locker room. As both the men’s and women’s teams begin spearheading an increasing amount of DEI programming, they approach a pivotal crossroads.
University Faculty Aren’t Neutral When It Comes to Political Donations

University Faculty Aren’t Neutral When It Comes to Political Donations

By Austin Steinhart / February 12, 2024
Despite being an imperfect measurement of both political donations and individual beliefs, analyzing which candidates and PACs UChicago faculty donated to over the past five election cycles serves as a meaningful indicator of the collective political leaning of the faculty and their engagement in elections.
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.
Five students pose for a photo in a half-circle formation in front of a doorway and steps.

Class of 2027 CC Representatives Elected as USG Reports Lowest Engagement in Eight Years

By Feifei Mei / November 1, 2023
Beyond low turnout, this autumn election cycle also saw lower numbers of candidates, with only one candidate running to fill a College Council seat to represent the Class of 2027.
A UCPD vehicle.

University Officials Float Further Lyft Ride Cuts in Webinar Following Robberies

By Arjun Mazumdar / October 30, 2023
Heath discussed expanding UCPD and potentially scaling back the Lyft program further.
Class of 2026 Acceptance Rate Reaches Record Low of 5.4 Percent

Class of 2026 Acceptance Rate Reaches Record Low of 5.4 Percent

By Austin Zeglis / November 26, 2022
The College’s acceptance rate was 5.4 percent for the Class of 2026, a full percentage point lower than that of last year’s class.
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