Tim Murphy

Obama's economist

Tim Murphy

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Tom Tian

In just a few years, Austan Goolsbee has gone from being just another star professor at an institution brimming with them to the next big thing—an economist in a position to help shape public policy from the top down.

The $40,000 questions

Tim Murphy

The inane application to be on the Uncommon Fund’s committee is an unnecessary hurdle

A silent majority

Tim Murphy

But after coming so far only to crash at the finish line, Democratic Patriot fans simply needed an emotional release.

The safest block in Chicago

Tim Murphy

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Chris Salata

In one last delicious bit of red meat for FOX News, the secret service very nearly extends to Louis Farrakhan's house at 49th and Woodlawn.

He voted

Tim Murphy

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Chris Salata

Spotted at CVS while picking up batteries and notebooks for tonight's Grant Park excursion: A middle-aged man with an official Chicago board of elections ballot receipt stapled to the front of his jacket

"Elated!"

Tim Murphy

Apparently none other than my geography professor was waiting in line when the senator showed up and, presumably, cut everyone.

Grant Park Blog: The Polar Express

Tim Murphy

An extended roar emanated from the crowd, and extended into various pockets of the media area.

Viewpoints columnists and staff discuss the election

Matt Barnum, Claire McNear, Tim Murphy, Nathan Bloom, Marshall Knudson, Arieh Smith, Luke Dumas, and Alex Aciman

What the Maroon editorial writers think of the upcoming election.

Put an end to celebrity endorsements

Tim Murphy

In an exclusive interview, Sunday, with the BBC, Eminem announced, with characteristic sobriety, his intention to vote for Barack Obama on November 4.

Presidential Debate 2008: Viewpoints columnists react

Matt Barnum, Claire McNear, Tim Murphy, and Marshall Knudson

Matt Barnum, Claire McNear, Tim Murphy, and Marshall Knudson respond to the October 7 presidential debate.

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The Maroon is on hiatus

The publication of the Maroon will resume January 9, at the beginning of winter quarter. Check chicagomaroon.com for breaking news updates.

Early applications to the College decrease by 15 percent

Michael Lipkin

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Sharat Ganapati

The College received 15 percent fewer early applications than it did during last year’s record-high, according to admissions office figures. Admissions officials attributed the decline to several factors, including the current fiscal crisis and the College’s increased selectivity, a potential deterrent to “casual applicants.”

President Zimmer asks admin for contingency budget cuts

Michael Lipkin

President Robert Zimmer and Provost Thomas Rosenbaum have asked deans and University officers to develop scenarios that decrease spending in their departments by up to nine percent in response to the recent economic downturn.

Economics professor Austan Goolsbee appointed to two Obama committees

Alison Sider

Chicago Booth economics professor and self-proclaimed “Chicago guy” Austan Goolsbee will be leaving Chicago for Washington, D.C., this January, President-elect Barack Obama announced last week. Goolsbee will request a leave of absence from the Chicago Booth, where he has served since 1995.

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