by Ella Christoph
Obama's glowing review—and 15 years worth of loyal diners—isn't enough to rescue Dixie Kitchen, which will be closing June 7.
by Asher Klein and Michael Lipkin
News editors Asher Klein and Michael Lipkin discuss the closing of the Hyde Park eatery and students' dissatisfaction with the Student Care Center.
by Nathalie Gorman
The campus bus system will be revamped next year to tailor to students’ needs as they move away from Shoreland and into the new South Campus dorm.
by Asher Klein
In an IHC survey, students reported problems scheduling appointments, staff that trivialized patients’ symptoms, and a lack of privacy at the front desk.
by Stacey Kirkpatrick
In a series of 90-minute walking tours called “The Pocket Guide to Hell,” English graduate student Paul Durica presents this and other South Side stories with a crime and social justice twist.
by Maria Mauriello
Fifty students will live with members of the opposite sex next year as the first full-year adopters of the Open Housing system offered in the fall.
by Louise Lerner
The hamburgers at the dining hall probably contribute more to global warming than the trucks that deliver them.
by Ayesha Siddiqi
When the popular student-run coffee shop, Hallowed Grounds, issued an S.O.S. call for financial assistance, they didn’t realize how seriously their patrons would take them. The “Save Our Shop” fundraiser, held Monday, raised over $1,000 for the struggling coffee shop, over $200 of which was simply donated.
by Anna Boyle and Chris Chavez
Anna and Chris strictly scrutinize fleeting summer romance.
by Sheila Rajagopal and Clay Smith
Courtesy of Café Orchid
From Old Town to Downtown, Chicago eateries are taking it to the streets.
by Michelle Welch
Courtesy of Francois Duhame
Harry Potter finally sees the light of day, while Tarantino gives us his next bloody offering with Basterds.
by Jingru Yang
Hemmingway gets revived, highly evolved bugs rule a sci-fi thriller, and American cuisine gets investigated.
by Christine Yang
From debates to fireworks, all with plenty of food, here's what's going on around the town.
by Derrick Teo Wee Ghee
Lollapalooza dominates with big names, while Pitchfork draws from the fringe. Other acts certainly hold their own.
by Ilana Kowarski
UBallet’s spring show mixes old and new, featuring standard and original student choreography, as well as telling two classic but very different stories.
by Andreas Nahas
Pixar Animation Studios
In Up, set for nationwide release today, Pixar delivers what is easily its worst film.
by Ruben Montiel
For those wanting to brush up on the Shakespeare behind their favorite romantic comedy, or for those wanting a show on a beautiful night al fresco, the Dean’s Men and The Taming of the Shrew are sure to please.
by Asher Klein
Besides enveloping narrative and evocative setting, what sets great fantasy apart from the merely weird or silly is a grounding in issues pertinent to the real world.
by Michael Lipkin
Sonia Sotomayor will likely be the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, garnering the nod over Law School Professor Diane Wood.
by Michael Lipkin
Law School Professor Diane Wood was the first to be interviewed for the open Supreme Court seat.
by Hayley Lamberson
Want to take a break from the dining halls and exercise your culinary skills? Here's a list of helpful food blogs.
by Ben Rossi
Queer and Associates offers a bevy of fun events from the 17th to the 25th as part of PRIDE 2009.
by Ben Rossi
For those awaiting the premiere of HBO's Grey Gardens on Saturday night, the original 1975 documentary is now available on youtube in its entirety.
by Jordan Holliday
Maroon
A storied history and a reputation as a feeder for the nation's top colleges make the Lab School a highly appealing choice for students and parents. Getting Lab to choose you, though, is another story.
by Sara Jerome
Courtesy of the Israel Archaeology Institute
An academic scandal erupted in early March, and professor Norman Golb found himself at its center. As newspapers rapidly seized on the tale, a narrative emerged about Golb’s son Raphael, 49, who allegedly used false e-mail accounts to impersonate and undermine his father’s scholarly critics. Arrested in New York City, Raphael, with his family’s support, denies the charges. But the scandal overlays an already contentious debate about the Dead Sea Scrolls, adding another argument where many say the evidence disfavors Norman Golb.
by Tim Murphy
Maroon File Photo
Ann Marie Lipinski takes charge of the U of C's plan to engage with the surrounding community.
by Thalia Gigerenzer
After 20 years with the UCPD, Rudy Nimocks hangs up his badge.
by Supriya Sinhababu
After 40 years of teaching and scholarship, drawing quick, frank conclusions is in Epstein’s nature. The outspoken Law School professor takes aim at Vice President Biden, his political opponents, and his most famous former colleague.
by Tim Murphy
The debate over Sonia Sotomayor shows that America is not yet post-racial.
by Maroon Editorial Board
The Athletic Department should allow club sports to overlap with varsity sports.
by Alice Bynum
Fourth-years will have to adjust after leaving the U of C.
by Letters to the Editor
The formation of a men's advocacy group at the U of C is indicative of national trends.
by Maroon Editorial Board
The U of C foreign language requirement represents a good balance of breadth and depth.
by Nathan Bloom
Feminists would be wise to look at women’s rights as human rights.
by Letter to the Editor
Hyde Park is more dangerous than Maroon statistics imply.
by Katie Waddle
The Senior Class Gift Committee won’t accept not wanting to give.
by Matt Barnum
Sotomayor’s selection is based more on diversity than merit.
by Steve Saltarelli, Jordan Holliday, and Jessica Sheft-Ason
You voted, and now here they are: the 2008-2009 All-Maroon winners.
by Jordan Holliday
We asked graduating Maroons to tell us their favorite stories from four years as Chicago athletes.
by Jake Grubman
When first-year Kendra Higgins stepped up to the baseline for her final serve of the season in Sunday’s NCAA Doubles Championship Finals, she couldn’t help but feel nervous.
by Steve Saltarelli and Jordan Holliday
A looks back at some of the stories that kept on us on the edge of our seats this past year.
by Ryan Tryzbiak
Two track and field athletes capped their seasons by earning All-American honors at last weekend’s National Championship meet.
by Youssef Kalad
While both teams find themselves in the conference finals a few wins shy of a championship banner, their heavily forecasted June meeting appears to have lost its former inevitability.
by Jordan Holliday
The editors select their favorites from this year's In Quotes.
by Jordan Holliday
Some context for Claire Ray’s performance at nationals last week: Had the third-year been a team unto herself, she would have finished 28th overall, tied with St. Thomas and Montclair State. She would have finished comfortably ahead of every UAA school, save for Wash U. And setting aside Wash U again, Ray would have had as many All-American finishes as the rest of the UAA combined.
by Alex Sisto
Fourth-year Chris Peverada enjoys going for nice runs along the lakefront. Sometimes those nice runs are 32 miles long.
by Jordan Holliday
Click over to MaroonCity.com, the Maroon's official sports blog, and make your picks for the best of the best in Maroon athletics. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Monday.
by Jordan Holliday
Can women's tennis keep it going in the national semifinals? Head over to MaroonCity.com for daily updates on the team's progress.
by Jordan Holliday
The latest Maroon Sports Report, plus interviews with the coaches of the women's tennis quarterfinalists.