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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

Chicago Maroon

The Maroons for Israel banner hangs on a lamp post outside of Kent Chemical Laboratory.

Maroons for Israel Banner Stolen

By Evgenia Anastasakos / November 30, 2024
A Maroons for Israel installation depicting news reports of hate crimes against Jewish people has been stolen at least twice since its installation on November 18.
Yinam Cohen, consul general of Israel to the Midwest, speaks at the event.

Maroons for Israel Hosts Consul General of Israel to the Midwest

By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Oliver Buntin / October 13, 2024
Yinam Cohem, consul general of Israel to the Midwest, spoke on October 8 to the invite-only “Democracy in Israel” gathering about the Israeli political system, the Israel-Hamas war, and the connections between American and Israeli Jews.
Protesters wave Palestinian flags during the encampment.

UChicago United for Palestine, 2023–24

By Katherine Weaver / September 23, 2024

In the 2023–24 academic year, colleges and universities across the country saw a major increase in student activity surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. This activity was sparked...

Supporters of Israel and Palestine confront each other during rallies on the quad

Emotions Run High on Quad as UChicago Jewish Student Groups and SJP Stage Opposing Protests

By Emma Janssen / October 19, 2023
As both sides attempted to drown the other out, students shared their motivations for protesting and personal stakes in the conflict.
Main Quad.

Campus Jewish Organizations Host Vigil on Quad in Support of Israel

By Neive Rodriguez / October 16, 2023
Members of various campus Jewish organizations spoke at the vigil, expressing their support for Israel and those affected by the past weekend's attacks by Hamas.
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