From the Office of the People: Campus Update Following the Need for Student Organizing

Given the University’s response to recent police murders and the campus COVID-19 outbreak, student organizing centered in community is more necessary than ever.

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May 11, 2021

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The Critical Need for a Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES) Department

In order to understand the University’s past and present racist practices, it is imperative to create and fund a critical race and ethnic studies (CRES) department that interacts with community members and practices Black studies.

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March 29, 2021

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Black History Month Is Over, but We Can’t Look Away From UChicago’s Racist Legacy

In order to move forward, the University must first confront its past.

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March 2, 2021

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Institute of Partisans: Why UChicago’s IOP Should Abandon Its Non-Partisan Approach

The IOP lacks the educational focus to truly serve students.

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February 17, 2021

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The University Is Incapable of Prioritizing Its Students

In the most pressing crisis of our academic careers, the admin’s failure to implement opt-in pass/fail shows their inability to truly prioritize student wellbeing.

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December 3, 2020

Why We’re All Miserable Careerists

The University prioritizes growth over sustaining healthy communities, and it wants students to do the same.

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October 30, 2020

To Rising Black First-Years

Tips for making the most out of your time at UChicago.

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September 23, 2020

For UChicago Mutual Aid To Work, We Need Consensus-Building

In the face of recent controversy, we must center solidarity and collective support in UChicago’s mutual aid network.

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August 5, 2020

Our Pass/Fail System Is Failing Us All

An optional pass/fail policy exacerbates existing inequalities, and we must reevaluate it for future online quarters.

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May 25, 2020

Home Again?

Leaving campus poses unique challenges for first-year students.

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April 22, 2020