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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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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

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) began at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, August 19. Throughout the week, UChicago provided housing for some of the estimated more than 500 police officers...

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd in the United Center on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

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

By Tiffany Li / August 25, 2024

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's nomination. Two UChicago students were among the delegates who had cast...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg addresses the audience at the IOP Youth Votefest on Wednesday.

Day Three of the DNC: IOP Holds Youth Votefest, Bengali Students Association Kheyal Protests

By Tiffany Li / August 23, 2024

Day three of the DNC featured a speech from vice-presidential nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after high-profile figures, including former president Bill Clinton and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi,...

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

Former President Barack Obama, who taught as a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago’s law school from 1992 to 2004, delivered the keynote speech of day two of the Democratic National Convention,...

President Joe Biden's speech at United Center closed out Monday night of the convention.

DNC Kicks Off in Chicago: UChicago Houses Police in Student Dormitories, Students and Community Participate in Protests

By Tiffany Li / August 21, 2024
What UChicago students and community organizations from Woodlawn and Hyde Park are up to as our city hosts the Democratic National Convention.
Megha Bhattacharya (A.B. '19, right) standing next to Vice President Kamala Harris (center) and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (left). (Courtesy of the Vice President's Office)

From the IOP to the DNC: UChicago Alum Megha Bhattacharya

By Evgenia Anastasakos / August 12, 2024
The Maroon spoke to Megha Bhattacharya (A.B. ’19) about her path from interning for the Institute of Politics to working on the upcoming Democratic National Convention as deputy director of surrogate communications.
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