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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Students participate in a conclave simulation held at Rockefeller Chapel during the University of Chicago's "pope class," formally known as "Italian Renaissance: Petrarch, Machiavelli, and the Wars of Popes and Kings." Courtesy of Joseph DePaula.
Students Elect a Fake Pope Every Year. They Didn’t Expect a Real Pope From Chicago.
By Celeste Alcalay / June 25, 2025
A historian, religious scholars, and the students who staged a Renaissance-era conclave reflect on the significance of the first U.S.-born pope—and speculate that the Holy Father might pay a visit to Hyde Park.
Richard Garwin, seated second from left, at a University of Chicago event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Enrico Fermi’s birth. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Photographic Archive.
Richard Garwin, Key Figure in H-Bomb and Arms Control, Dies at 97
By Aaryan Kumar / June 12, 2025
Garwin (S.M. ’48, Ph.D. ’49) worked with Enrico Fermi at the University before designing the first hydrogen bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He later advised the government on national security and nuclear deterrence.
University to Offer New Archaeology Major
By Ethan Moses / May 27, 2025
The University is offering a new archaeology major beginning in the 2025–26 academic year.
Bands 4 ’Bortion Concert Raises $1,700 for Chicago Abortion Fund
By Kennedy Greenfelder / May 26, 2025
W+, Project Reproductive Freedom, and Midwave Radio hosted a concert that raised money for abortion care and provided resources to the UChicago and Hyde Park community.
Spring USG Election Turnout Near Lowest on Record
By Gabriel Kraemer / May 25, 2025
A Maroon analysis of data compiled by Undergraduate Student Government’s Elections & Rules Committee showed high abstention rates in USG cabinet races.
 The interior of Bartlett Dining Commons.
Where Are All the “Real Chicago Intellectuals?”
By Anika Krishnaswamy / May 22, 2025
Students, alumni, and faculty reflect on perceived shifts in UChicago’s undergraduate culture—away from “intellectualism” and “quirkiness” and toward pre-professionalism.
Current UChicago Trustees’ Donations to Republicans Skyrocketed in Last Two Years
By Zachary Leiter / May 22, 2025
UChicago trustees’ donations to Republican candidates increased considerably in the 2024 election cycle, according to Federal Election Commission records reviewed by the Maroon.
A Day in the Life (of the Mind): Professors at UChicago
By Anushka Bansal / May 22, 2025
The Maroon sat down with two UChicago professors to explore their approaches to teaching, the rhythms of their work, and how they experience life at the University.
Examining Title IX at UChicago in the Trump Era
By Agathe Demarolle / May 14, 2025
A look at gender discrimination and sexual misconduct at UChicago and how the Trump administration’s policy changes could affect Title IX cases at the University.
Jacinda Ratcliffe and Dano Duran in Evanston Salt Costs Climbing. Courtesy of Michael Brosilow.
Evanston Salt Costs Climbing Skids Off the Road
By Zachary Leiter / June 28, 2025
John Judd and Esteban Andres Cruz in Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin. Courtesy of Evan Hanover.
Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin Dazzles and Delights
By Zachary Leiter / June 28, 2025
Jade Chinese Music Ensemble members take a final bow after their Spring Concert of "Music in Popular Chinese Culture." Courtesy of Emma Edwards.
Jade Chinese Music Ensemble Blends East and West
By Jessalin Nguyen / June 20, 2025
United Center.
The Chicago Bulls Are Still Stuck in the Middle
By John Mo / June 10, 2025
Fourth-year Liam Starnes closed out a six-day winning streak on Jeopardy! last month, securing a spot in the game show’s annual Tournament of Champions. Courtesy of Liam Starnes.
Fourth-Year Clinches Six-Day Jeopardy! Winning Streak
By Anushree Vashist / May 22, 2025
The UChicago student section watches as the Maroons take on NYU.
Finding Fandom: The Curious Case of Sports Culture at UChicago
By Shrivas Raghavan / May 22, 2025
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