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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

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The front cover of Harry Kalven Jr.'s personal folder for the 1967 Report on the University’s Role in Political and Social Action. Courtesy of Jamie Kalven.

“Living Tradition” or “Administrative Fiat”?: Annotating the Kalven Report

By Celeste Alcalay, Austin Steinhart, and Anu Vashist / March 6, 2025
Drawing upon an interview with journalist Jamie Kalven, son of Harry Kalven Jr. of the Kalven Report, the Maroon annotates this oft-cited but little read document.
The U.S. Capitol Building.

UChicago’s History of Lobbying Complicates Institutional Neutrality

By Elena Eisenstadt and Evgenia Anastasakos / March 6, 2025
UChicago’s policy on institutional neutrality has not stopped the University from spending millions on federal lobbying, drawing both criticism and support from the University community.
Chicago Principles Find Appeal Nationwide

Chicago Principles Find Appeal Nationwide

By Sonia Bradley / March 6, 2025
Over 100 American institutions of higher education have adopted or endorsed the Chicago Principles.
Mapping the University of Chicago’s 135-Year Expansion into Hyde Park and Beyond

Mapping the University of Chicago’s 135-Year Expansion into Hyde Park and Beyond

By Celeste Alcalay, Nikhil Patel, and Austin Steinhart / February 2, 2025
Drawing from University archives, campus maps, academic literature, and news clippings, the Maroon charted the University’s contentious property acquisitions from its charter in 1890 to the present.
Hull Gate from the Joseph Regenstein Library.

University Budget Deficit Hit $288M in FY24, Now $221M

By Tiffany Li and Anika Krishnaswamy / November 13, 2024
During a third invite-only budget town hall, the University presented the progress made by its budget plan, including implementing new software to improve planning efficiency, expanding academic offerings, and limiting increases in spending.
The Money Behind the Candidates

The Money Behind the Candidates

By Nik Ochoa / November 4, 2024
The Maroon has compiled a look into the amount of money candidates at the state and federal level are raising, who the prominent donors are, and which organizations support which candidates.
Early Voting Locations for the General Election

Early Voting Locations for the General Election

By Austin Steinhart / October 29, 2024
The Maroon Data team maps out all 56 Early Voting locations in Chicago.
Economics at UChicago: A Lasting Tradition or a Modern Surge?

Economics at UChicago: A Lasting Tradition or a Modern Surge?

By Erika Lenhardt / October 18, 2024
The University of Chicago remains a leading institution for economics, with growing student interest, especially after introducing the business economics specialization.
Three Years Later, What Have We Learned from the UChicago Common Data Set?

Three Years Later, What Have We Learned from the UChicago Common Data Set?

By Austin Steinhart / September 23, 2024
The admission rate continues to drop as campus demographics have shifted.
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
Aïcha Camara delves into a year of scandals within the University of Chicago’s top-ten policy school.
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