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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Viewpoints is always accepting op-eds and letters to the editor. Submissions must be sent as a Google or Word document with version history enabled. Email us a link at viewpoints@chicagomaroon.com, and we’ll get back to you. All submissions should be argumentative in nature, with a clear thesis. All factual assertions must be supported with a hyperlink to a reliable source or other verifiable evidence. All submissions must pertain to the University, higher education, and/or Chicago. Please refer to our submission guidelines for more information.

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Hardcore Curriculum: Stop Annotating; Start Dating.
Hardcore Curriculum: Stop Annotating; Start Dating.
By Sadie Laurel / June 6, 2026
UChicago students have applied Core close-reading logic to their hookups. It is going about as well as you’d expect.
Ida Noyes Hall.
What Is an Opinion Section For?
By Tiffany Li and Elena Eisenstadt / June 6, 2026
The Maroon’s Viewpoints section must continue publishing writing that reflects all parts of the UChicago community.
An undated photo of a UChicago Lab elementary school classroom. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Photographic Archive.
Four Fallacies About Lab’s Neutrality Policy
By Robert Vargas / May 26, 2026
Neutrality standards sound reasonable, but the policy rests on a foundation of flawed assumptions.
The shirt worn by Professor Soroush protesting scholasticide.
On Scholasticide, From Palestine to Iran
By Mehrnoush Soroush / May 26, 2026
The campaign of destruction against educational futures intensifies the struggle to preserve the horizons of teaching and learning.
Leaving a Paper Trail
Leaving a Paper Trail
By Mazie Witter / May 22, 2026
Because student journalism’s longest-lasting and most significant impact is as a history-making tool, newspapers must act with an eye toward that responsibility as they determine institutional priorities.
Building a Home Away From Home
Building a Home Away From Home
By Naina Purushothaman / May 22, 2026
I thought homesickness would fade quickly. Instead, I had to learn how to build comfort in unfamiliar places.
The Main Quad on a sunny day.
An Exercise in Trust
By Tiffany Li / May 22, 2026
College and the newsroom have taught me what defines a citizen.
An Ode to Ultimate Frisbee
An Ode to Ultimate Frisbee
By Derek Hsu / May 21, 2026
A fourth-year looks back on his Ultimate Frisbee experience in college.
The UChicago women’s club soccer team at their senior game against DePaul. Courtesy of Marley Pileggi.
Stay Humble
By Camille Cypher / May 21, 2026
The cocaptain of the women’s club soccer team describes finding community in scrappy beginnings.
Intelligent Mice
Intelligent Mice
By Nolan Shaffer / May 21, 2026
The point of UChicago is to distort your vision, then train you to see through it.
An undated, pre-1939 photo of the University of Chicago's Board of Trustees. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Photographic Archive.
Who Should Run Universities? A Plea for Collaboration
By Clifford Ando / May 14, 2026
The University of Chicago flourishes when leadership and faculty respect each other’s role and expertise.
The John Crerar Library.
Ever Get the Feeling You’ve Been Cheated?
By Aahaan Singh / May 7, 2026
AI use has been on the rise among both teachers and students. But who is to blame for the consequences?
The Promontory Point on a winter night.
Sidechat as a Battlefield: A Case Study in Manipulation
By Isaac Crane / May 5, 2026
Sidechat’s policies make it readily susceptible to manipulation and infringement upon others’ speech. Some in the University community are already exploiting those flaws.
Hardcore Curriculum: We’re All Edging Ourselves (Romantically)
Hardcore Curriculum: We’re All Edging Ourselves (Romantically)
By Sadie Laurel / April 30, 2026
Maroon columnist Sadie Laurel brings Hardcore Curriculum back from the dead after a 16-year hiatus, offering her advice on UChicago’s sustained romantic tension.
UChicago Students on Generative AI
UChicago Students on Generative AI
April 21, 2026
The Maroon solicited brief letters from UChicago community members about how they see generative artificial intelligence used across the University.
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An undated photo of a UChicago Lab elementary school classroom. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Photographic Archive.
Four Fallacies About Lab’s Neutrality Policy
By Robert Vargas / May 26, 2026
Neutrality standards sound reasonable, but the policy rests on a foundation of flawed assumptions.
The shirt worn by Professor Soroush protesting scholasticide.
On Scholasticide, From Palestine to Iran
By Mehrnoush Soroush / May 26, 2026
The campaign of destruction against educational futures intensifies the struggle to preserve the horizons of teaching and learning.
An undated, pre-1939 photo of the University of Chicago's Board of Trustees. Courtesy of the University of Chicago Photographic Archive.
Who Should Run Universities? A Plea for Collaboration
By Clifford Ando / May 14, 2026
The University of Chicago flourishes when leadership and faculty respect each other’s role and expertise.
The John Crerar Library.
Ever Get the Feeling You’ve Been Cheated?
By Aahaan Singh / May 7, 2026
AI use has been on the rise among both teachers and students. But who is to blame for the consequences?
The Promontory Point on a winter night.
Sidechat as a Battlefield: A Case Study in Manipulation
By Isaac Crane / May 5, 2026
Sidechat’s policies make it readily susceptible to manipulation and infringement upon others’ speech. Some in the University community are already exploiting those flaws.
Undergraduate Student Government’s offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.
Nevin Hall: USG’s Byzantine Finances Harm Students
By Nevin Hall / April 20, 2026
Undergraduate Student Government’s financial mismanagement is well known, but the reasons for it are not.
The New Generation’s Agenda: Bring Students Parties and Careers Without Taking From RSOs
The New Generation’s Agenda: Bring Students Parties and Careers Without Taking From RSOs
By William Moller / April 17, 2026
The New Generation Party has a clear agenda: fund open-invite parties, run a weekend shuttle downtown, revamp the alumni network website, and turn our school into a magnet for recruiters. Our plan is possible under existing rules and will not cut into RSO funding.
Undergraduate Student Government's offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.
USG Executive VP Alex Fuentes: Don’t Rank Premium or New Generation
By Alex Fuentes / April 15, 2026
USG Executive Vice President Alex Fuentes believes serving in Student Government requires integrity, honesty, and presence. In this op-ed, Fuentes highlights information he thinks is key for voters in the upcoming Student Government elections.
Rosenwald Hall, which houses the University's College admissions office.
ED0 Makes Admissions Less Equitable and Less Transparent
By Maroon Editorial Board / April 5, 2026
A program that grants prospective students a fast track to acceptance, as long as they can pay, makes an already competitive admissions process less fair.
We’ve Been Thinking a Lot About AI This Week. Have You?
By Maroon Editorial Board / February 22, 2026
The Maroon Wants to Hear About Your Experiences with Generative AI at UChicago
“As Required by Law": UChicago’s Responsibility in ICE Enforcement
“As Required by Law”: UChicago’s Responsibility in ICE Enforcement
By Maroon Editorial Board / November 20, 2025
The University must expand its protections for students and clearly articulate its position in the face of a heightened federal immigration enforcement presence.
Botany Pond’s clear water reflects fall trees and University buildings.
What We’re Thankful For
By Maroon Editorial Board / November 19, 2025
Here’s what’s keeping us warm this Thanksgiving.
The Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.
UChicago Must Protect Its Community
By Maroon Editorial Board / April 19, 2025
The University must take concrete steps to protect its community from unjust federal actions.
Edward H. Levi Hall, which houses many of the University's administrative offices.
UChicago’s Secrecy Thwarts Discourse
By Maroon Editorial Board / March 5, 2025
Despite its institutional commitment to freedom of expression and inquiry, which relies on access to information, the University of Chicago has long operated under a shroud of secrecy relative to its peers.
2024 USG Endorsement: The Timing’s Just Right with “Better Slate Than Never” Slate
2024 USG Endorsement: The Timing’s Just Right with “Better Slate Than Never” Slate
By Maroon Editorial Board / April 15, 2024
The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Better Slate Than Never for Undergraduate Student Government’s executive slate, Arsima Araya for trustee and faculty governance liaison, and Andrea Pita Mendez for vice president of advocacy.
A UCPD vehicle.
Student Safety Should Be About Students
By Maroon Editorial Board / February 22, 2024

"Your campus is on the South Side?” We all know that expression of concern from well-meaning relatives and neighbors when we tell them where...

Hardcore Curriculum: Stop Annotating; Start Dating.
Hardcore Curriculum: Stop Annotating; Start Dating.
By Sadie Laurel / June 6, 2026
UChicago students have applied Core close-reading logic to their hookups. It is going about as well as you’d expect.
Leaving a Paper Trail
Leaving a Paper Trail
By Mazie Witter / May 22, 2026
Because student journalism’s longest-lasting and most significant impact is as a history-making tool, newspapers must act with an eye toward that responsibility as they determine institutional priorities.
Building a Home Away From Home
Building a Home Away From Home
By Naina Purushothaman / May 22, 2026
I thought homesickness would fade quickly. Instead, I had to learn how to build comfort in unfamiliar places.
The Main Quad on a sunny day.
An Exercise in Trust
By Tiffany Li / May 22, 2026
College and the newsroom have taught me what defines a citizen.
An Ode to Ultimate Frisbee
An Ode to Ultimate Frisbee
By Derek Hsu / May 21, 2026
A fourth-year looks back on his Ultimate Frisbee experience in college.
The UChicago women’s club soccer team at their senior game against DePaul. Courtesy of Marley Pileggi.
Stay Humble
By Camille Cypher / May 21, 2026
The cocaptain of the women’s club soccer team describes finding community in scrappy beginnings.
Intelligent Mice
Intelligent Mice
By Nolan Shaffer / May 21, 2026
The point of UChicago is to distort your vision, then train you to see through it.
Hardcore Curriculum: We’re All Edging Ourselves (Romantically)
Hardcore Curriculum: We’re All Edging Ourselves (Romantically)
By Sadie Laurel / April 30, 2026
Maroon columnist Sadie Laurel brings Hardcore Curriculum back from the dead after a 16-year hiatus, offering her advice on UChicago’s sustained romantic tension.
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