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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

Edward H. Levi Hall, which houses many of the University's administrative offices.
University of Chicago Announces $100 Million Budget Cuts Amid Federal Policy Changes
By Isaiah Glick / September 1, 2025
The University announced reductions and pauses in hiring, graduate admissions, and capital projects.
Rosenwald Hall, which houses the University's College admissions office.
UChicago Sued in Class Action Over Early Decision Admissions Practices
By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / August 15, 2025
The lawsuit, filed by four current and former students at elite institutions, alleges that 32 schools have colluded to “reduce or eliminate competition” in the early decision application process.
UChicago Faces Justice Department Inquiry Into Admissions Practices, International Students
By Kalyna Vickers and Evgenia Anastasakos / July 26, 2025
The University disclosed the information requests in a July 11 bond statement to investors.
UChicago Arts & Humanities Division to Restructure Amid “Historic Funding Pressures”
By Tiffany Li, Elena Eisenstadt, Evgenia Anastasakos, and Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / July 21, 2025
"The status quo is not an option,” Deborah Nelson, dean of the Division of the Arts & Humanities, wrote to division faculty on June 18.
UChicago Medicine Halts All Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
By Celeste Alcalay and Gabriel Kraemer / July 19, 2025
Hospitals across the country have suspended care offerings for transgender youth amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold federal funding.
Students participate in a conclave simulation held at Rockefeller Chapel during the University of Chicago's "pope class," formally titled "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.
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.
Even in the enormous crowd for Gracie Abrams, it still felt like she was singing just to you. Courtesy of Charles Reagan.
What’s in a Festival Performance? Four Headliners at Lollapalooza Make It Look Easy
By Nolan Shaffer / August 21, 2025
With the precision and energy that Timothy Edward Kane brings to his role of the Poet, An Iliad feels real and relevant. Photograph courtesy of Court Theatre.
In An Iliad, Revelation and Illumination (Again)
By Nolan Shaffer / August 21, 2025
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
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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By Kaci Sziraki / July 13, 2025
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