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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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From center: U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton on the debate stage at International House.
Democratic Senate Candidates Debate ICE, Campaign Funding at I-House Ahead of Primary
By Boris Archipov / February 2, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton and U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly debated policy objectives and “dark money” campaign funding at I-House on January 26.
Undergraduate Student Government’s offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.
USG Passes Resolution Supporting Maroon Dollar Laundry Payment Option
By Derek Hsu / February 3, 2026
The resolution, proposed by first-year representative Aaron Horowitz, urges administrators to add a Maroon Dollar payment option for laundry machines in dorms.
University Partners With Citymapper Navigation App to Provide Shuttle Tracking Information
By Kyle Lin / February 3, 2026
The University is partnering with Citymapper to provide more real-time transportation information after a survey last year indicated dissatisfaction with the Passio GO! app.
Wolfgang Epstein, Professor Emeritus of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, Dies at 94
By Aaryan Kumar / February 3, 2026
Epstein conducted frontier studies in genetics and biochemistry beginning in the 1960s.
Photo Essay: Democratic Senate Hopefuls Spar During Primary Debate
By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Dariel Cruz Rodriguez / February 2, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton spent most of the debate on the offensive, repeatedly attacking her opponents for their stances on campaign finance, immigration enforcement reform, and the future of Democratic Party leadership in the Senate.
Students complete their sun salutations at Promontory Point on the final day of Kuvia, led by Dean of the College Melina Hale.
Definitely Not a Kuvia Survival Guide
By Anika Krishnaswamy / January 20, 2026
Grey City recounts an unathletic person’s experience of the winter staple.
“A Step Backwards”: Students and Faculty on the Arts & Humanities Restructuring
By Kaci Sziraki / January 15, 2026
Following reorganization efforts in the arts and humanities, students and faculty reflect on how proposed consolidation could affect the future of small departments and language programs.
New Website, Cramwell AI, Helps Students “Find Easy Courses and Professors” for Upcoming Quarter
By Celeste Alcalay / November 21, 2025
A free course ratings website with an AI chatbot has generated buzz among students as they pick classes for the next academic quarter.
What Information Does the University of Chicago Police Department Make Public?
By Kalyna Vickers and Grace Beatty / November 18, 2025
As a private police force, UCPD is not subject to Illinois open-records laws or extensive city oversight, unlike police at some other peer institutions.
Patti Smith’s sold out performance at the Chicago Theater.
Storyteller Patti Smith Takes Another Crack at Horses
By Ciara Balanzá / January 30, 2026
Saieh Hall. Photo illustration by Noël Da; source photograph by Olin Nafziger.
Need Valentine’s Day Plans? We Have You Covered
By Nolan Shaffer, Shawn Quek, Emily Sun, Elias Buttress, Violet Conklin, Noël Da, and Alkis Karmpaliotis / January 27, 2026
Manfred Honeck conducts the Requiem at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Courtesy of the CSO.
Requiem Mass Rises From the Dead
By Deniz Kurdi / January 24, 2026
The men’s rugby team after winning the Great Midwest Conference Championship. Courtesy of UChicago Rugby.
UChicago Has a Rugby Team, and They’re Really, Really Good
By Caspar Bailey / January 31, 2026
Soldier Field.
A New Home or a New Identity? Inside the Bears’ High-Stakes Stadium Crossroads
By Rahul Murthy / January 7, 2026
The New Zealand players perform the traditional Māori Haka before taking on Ireland at Soldier Field.
International Men’s Rugby Returns to Soldier Field
By Joe Baldwin / November 19, 2025
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By Piyush Garodia and Carter Otis / February 3, 2026

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