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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

Reynolds Club was open for early voting between October 28 and October 30.
UCDems and College Republicans React to Midterm “Blue Tsunami”
By Jimena Reynaga-Castro / November 14, 2026
The Maroon spoke to members of UCDems and College Republicans about their takeaways from the midterm election results.
A volunteer distributes pie to attendees at the South Side Pie Challenge.
South Side Pie Challenge Raises Record-Breaking Funds for Hyde Park–Kenwood Hunger Programs
By Sasha Koeva Brooks / November 14, 2026
As local food pantries continue to face increased demand amid new cuts to federal benefit programs, the annual amateur baking competition broke its record for fundraising with nearly $20,000 in proceeds.
To Turf or Not to Turf? Obama Center Landscape Architect Speaks at UChicago Arts and Humanities Day
By Madison Nguyen / November 14, 2026
Heidi Natura, a landscape architect who helped design the Obama Presidential Center’s outdoor spaces, spoke at Ida Noyes Hall about her previous projects around the city and her strategy when it comes to balancing design for people, aesthetics, and environmental longevity.
David Rubenstein and Faculty Panel Discuss the Declaration of Independence at 250
By Allen Moore / November 12, 2026
The panel discussed the document’s influences, King George’s reception of it, and how political movements have taken inspiration from the document throughout American history.
University Removes Definition of Gender From Website After Pushback
By Olin Ciaccio Nafziger / November 12, 2026
The definition, which described gender identity as “based on a group of emotional, behavioral, and psychological characteristics,” was removed from its annual confirmation form following the complaint but continued to remain on other sections of the University’s student portal for multiple weeks.
Phil the Phoenix prepares to take flight in Rosenwald Hall.
Filling In for Phil
By Anika Krishnaswamy / October 21, 2026
The Maroon dons the maroon feathers for a day.
“An Ethical and Moral Problem”: How Professors are Reshaping Courses in the Age of AI
By Alkis Karmpaliotis and Vedika Baradwaj / September 22, 2026
The Maroon spoke with 10 professors across disciplines about how they view AI in the classroom.
Getting to Know UGo
By Kaci Sziraki / September 20, 2026
The University’s transportation system has spent decades evolving to meet student needs. Today, a new shuttle ambassador program continues a long history of student involvement in University shuttles.
Uncommon Interview: Fields Medalist Yu Deng on the Emergence of Irreversibility
By Navaneeth Rajan / September 16, 2026
The UChicago mathematics professor spoke to the Maroon about his work proving one of the decade’s most important results in mathematical physics.
The poster for Club Kid. Courtesy of A24.
Club Kid Finds Ecstasy-Fueled Grace
By Isaac Crane / November 13, 2026
Writer-director-star Jordan Firstman sat down with the Maroon to discuss his Cannes sensation.
Cochrane-Woods Art Center.
Culture Vulture (November 13–20)
By Alkis Karmpaliotis / November 13, 2026
Arts & Culture Editor Alkis Karmpaliotis presents a list of fun things to do on campus.
The interior of MUSCLE on display at the Renaissance Society.
Strength at its Most Vulnerable: Karimah Ashadu’s Tendered
By Willa Huber / November 10, 2026
Exhibited at the Renaissance Society from September 12 to November 1, Tendered explores the patriarchal and economic backdrop of Nigerian bodybuilders.
The Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence exhibition at the Joseph Regenstein Library.
How the Regenstein Library’s Created Equal Exhibit Omits the Oppressive Underbelly of American History
By August Rice / November 9, 2026
The exhibit’s attempt to connect the Declaration of Independence to today’s ideals of equality falls flat due to its failure to account for the document’s hypocrisy and legacy of oppression.
Third-year guard D. J. Harvey brings the ball up the court against Harvard. Courtesy of UChicago Athletics.
UChicago Men’s Basketball Takes on Division I Harvard in Season Opener
By Shrivas Raghavan / November 11, 2026
The Maroons kicked off their season against the Harvard Crimson, 75 years after their first meeting.
The Chicago White Sox take on the Boston Red Sox at Rate Field in July 2026.
Divine Intervention? Charting the Chicago White Sox’s Historic Turnaround
By Max Kesselheim / November 5, 2026
Just two years after losing 121 games, the worst performance in a regular season in MLB history, the Chicago White Sox advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
UChicago and Illinois College face off ahead of a play.
Photo Essay: Maroons Hold Off Illinois College for 20–14 Homecoming Win
By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Caitlyn Jordan / October 25, 2026
The Maroons earned their fifth straight win at the Homecoming football game on October 17 despite errors that allowed Illinois College to score two touchdowns in the event’s final five minutes.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Caleb Williams supporting Connor Bedard at a Chicago Blackhawks game on January 18, 2026. Alexa Walsh.
The Up-and-Coming Superstars Defining the Chicago Sports Landscape
By Alexa Walsh / October 21, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis, and Connor Bedard are the new faces defining what it means to be a superstar in Chicago.
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