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Blaine Hall, which houses the Laboratory Schools’ grades 3–5.
UChicago’s Lab School Is Split Over New “Viewpoint-Neutral Education” Policy
By Elena Eisenstadt / May 12, 2026
A policy calling for “student-centered open inquiry” at Lab has sparked debate about the role of progressive politics in progressive education.
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Canvas Down as Criminal Group Demands Ransom From UChicago After Alleged Data Breach
By Oliver Buntin and Gabriel Kraemer / May 7, 2026
ShinyHunters, a criminal hacking group, claimed to have stolen sensitive UChicago account data in a message that briefly appeared on UChicago’s Canvas page Thursday.
College Plans to Expand to 9,000 Students, Provost Says at Budget Town Hall
By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Olin Nafziger / May 7, 2026
At the University's sixth invite-only budget town hall, administrators also said they were back on track to eliminate the operating deficit by 2028.
University of Chicago Press Employees Unionize as UCP Workers Guild
By Clara Tripp / May 6, 2026
The union is seeking voluntary recognition by Friday to begin contract negotiations. A supermajority of the 139 eligible workers have already signed union authorization cards, a union spokesperson said.
USG Candidates Reflect on Rise in Election Engagement
By Gabriel Kraemer and Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / May 5, 2026
The number of students casting ballots in last month’s USG election, the highest-turnout contest since before the pandemic, more than doubled from last year.
Ben Heim working on one of his projects.
In His Last College Quarter, Ben Heim Is Building an AI Project Every Week
By Alkis Karmpaliotis / May 8, 2026
With the help of Claude Code, fourth-year Ben Heim is showing how generative artificial intelligence can be used for productivity and innovation.
The Programmer’s Dilemma
By Kaci Sziraki and Kennedy Greenfelder / May 1, 2026
Students and professors reflect on the recurrent use of AI in introductory computer science courses.
The UChicago Endowment, Explained
By Karen Yi / April 10, 2026
The Maroon analyzes the University’s $10.9 billion investment portfolio.
Inside UChicago’s Property Tax Exemption
By Jinny Kim / April 1, 2026
UChicago, like other universities, is exempt from most property taxes. Some say it shouldn’t be.
Schubert leads the University Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal.
Uncommon Interview: Barbara Schubert Reflects on 50 Years as Music Director of the University Symphony Orchestra
By Alkis Karmpaliotis / May 8, 2026
In an interview with the Maroon, Barbara Schubert discusses her time with the USO and previews the “Opus 50” concerts.
The poster for The Stranger, FOZ - Gaumont/Prod.DB/Alamy, under Fair Use.
The Myth of Meursault: The Stranger Opens at the Music Box Theatre
By Isaac Crane / May 8, 2026
Chicago-based Music Box Films screens an adaptation of Camus’s novella which excels in its depiction of human emptiness
Lead vocalist Max Kerman holds up beam lights as he performs at Bottom Lounge.
Arkells Makes a Triumphant Return to Chicago
By Gabby Mansilla / May 4, 2026
The Ontario natives stopped at Bottom Lounge as a part of a limited U.S. run to promote their new album, Between Us.
Model (fourth-year Tessa Brummel) dressed in an all-white gown and angel wings walks down the runway.
MODA’s 2026 Fashion Show Celebrates Student Designers
By Violet Conklin / April 26, 2026
UChicago’s fashion organization MODA hosted its annual fashion show on April 11 at the Field Museum with an opening performance by UChicago dance group, Maya.
Dancers at the 2025 “Where Fun Comes to Dance” show performing an improvised step sequence. Courtesy of Chris Tien.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Dancers in UChicago’s Low-Profile Athlete Culture
By Alexa Walsh / May 4, 2026
Members of UChicago’s various dance groups describe their artistic process and the work that goes into assembling their performances.
Moore playing for the Boston Bruins. Courtesy of John Moore.
UChicago Undergraduate John Moore Reflects on His Journey from the NHL to the Classroom
By Alexa Walsh / April 15, 2026
Former NHL defenseman John Moore discusses his journey from professional hockey to the University of Chicago.
Bears fans outside of Soldier Field.
Bye, Bye Bears: Chicago Bears One Step Closer to Relocation
By Alexa Walsh / April 1, 2026
The Chicago Bears are antsy to shed themselves of an aging stadium. Where will the Bears call home next?
Participants watch on during the final shootout.
Broomball Is Life (of the Mind)
By Shrivas Raghavan / March 27, 2026
Broomball has been UChicago’s most beloved intramural sport for decades. What is it and how did the quirky, little-known Midwestern activity solidify itself as a cornerstone of UChicago culture?
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