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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

Campus North Dormitories as seen on September 18, 2023.

New Policy Requires Students in Dorms to Preregister Guests

By Gabriel Kraemer / October 1, 2024
Housing and Residence Life said the new system frees residence hall staff from having to log guests’ information manually.
Screenshot of Lyft mobile app.

University Officials Consider Replacing Lyft Program with New ‘Via’ Service

By Amy Ma / January 23, 2024
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) representatives have been in conversation with University officials regarding the proposed program, which would give the University increased oversight and may offer unlimited rides to all students.
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.
Uncommon Interview: 2022–23 USG President Summer Long

Uncommon Interview: 2022–23 USG President Summer Long

By Naina Purushothaman / May 18, 2023
The Maroon corresponded with outgoing Undergraduate Student Government President Summer Long to discuss her tenure.
Slate candidates debate topics such as RSO funding and the role of USG on campus.

Shirts, Frats, Pizza, and Lampposts: USG Election Cycle Punctuated by Three-Hour Complaint Hearing

By Katherine Weaver / April 20, 2023
Golden Slate’s victory in the Undergraduate Student Government elections will become official on April 21 as hearings involving all three executive slate tickets concluded on April 17.
Slate candidates debate topics such as RSO funding and the role of USG on campus.

On Eve of Elections, USG Slate Candidates Debate Spending, Student Engagement

By Shinjini Chakraborty / April 12, 2023

Candidates for the executive slate positions of president and executive vice president in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) debated topics such as Recognized Student Organization (RSO) funding...

Menstrual products inside a vending machine.

USG Launches Pilot Program to Provide Free Menstrual Products on Campus

By Casey Kim / April 12, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in collaboration with Campus and Student Life (CSL) and Graduate Council (GC), launched a pilot program in the beginning of spring quarter that provides free pads...

The main quadrangle during the fall.

Contested Once Again: USG Veterans and Newcomers Vie for Top Job

By Nikhil Jaiswal / April 11, 2023
Candidates across the College are running for the positions of president, executive vice president, vice president of advocacy, vice president of student affairs, vice president of campus life, and College Council representative.
A misty day on a seemingly empty main quad, during UChicago's spring break in 2020, after many students had departed from campus.

Undergraduate Student Government Announces University Construction Project to Fix Drainage Issues on the Quad

By Justin Walgren / February 7, 2023
The announcement comes after heavy precipitation caused lingering water to pool on quad pathways in late December, though the project has been in the works since last spring.
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