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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.

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 their votes for her in a virtual nomination process earlier in August.
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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