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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The exterior of the Myers-McLoraine Pool at the Ratner Athletics Center.
Ratner Pool Remains Closed Due to Drain Cover Compliance Issue
By Kalyna Vickers / April 15, 2026
Athletes have had to adjust their training as the University awaits approval for replacement equipment.
The AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion in January.
UCMed Administrators Say AbbVie Foundation Donation to New Cancer Center Will Not Infringe on Its Independence
By Kyle Lin / April 13, 2026
UCMed has increasingly turned to external partnerships with nonprofit foundations for additional funding, due in part to uncertainty surrounding government grants.
Federal Court Dismisses Graduate Students’ Lawsuit Against GSU
By Olin Nafziger / April 8, 2026
The suit alleged that GSU-UE’s collective bargaining agreement violated the First Amendment by requiring non-members who opposed the union’s pro-Palestinian activism to pay agency fees equivalent to member dues.
Mansuetos Donate $50 Million to Expand AI Research at UChicago
By Kalyna Vickers / April 3, 2026
The gift will support faculty hiring and is part of a broader $200 million initiative in artificial intelligence, President Alivisatos announced Thursday.
University Metra Pass Program to End as Metra Expands U-Pass+ Initiative
By Olin Nafziger / March 31, 2026
Starting May 31, students will no longer be able to request Metra Day Passes for free through the University.
The University’s total investments are more than the amount in the endowment, $10.6 billion as of November 2025.
The UChicago Endowment, Explained
By Karen Yi / April 10, 2026

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.
Black UChicago Students Discuss Perceptions of Anti-Blackness Abroad in East Asia
By Derek Hsu / March 13, 2026
Black students reflect on their experiences of cultural exchange studying abroad in East Asia.
Meet the New Named and Distinguished Service Professors Sustaining the Life of the Mind
By Ezra Ellenbogen / February 27, 2026
32 UChicago faculty were appointed to distinguished or named professorships on January 1. The Maroon sat down with eight of them to understand why they came to UChicago, how their work here has changed, and their lives outside of academia.
Student designers and models dazzled onlookers at MODA: Specimen 2026, held at the Field Museum Saturday evening.
MODA Takes Over the Field Museum
By Olin Nafziger / April 13, 2026
Student designers and models dazzled onlookers at this year’s edition of UChicago’s annual celebration of fashion.
The cover of The Case of the Murdered Muckraker. Courtesy of Rob Osler.
Chicago’s (Fictional) Lesbian Detective: The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
By Isabella Coleman / April 9, 2026
Rob Osler discusses his newest mystery novel, the second in a series that follows detective Harriet Morrow as she unravels mysteries of corruption and homicide in 19th-century Chicago.
The poster for The Drama, courtesy of A24.
Did You Hear About The Drama?
By Shawn Quek / April 7, 2026
The Drama is a hilarious and terrifying modern meditation on the limits of romantic love, driven by directorial promise, astute editing, and captivating performances.
From left: Untitled (2025) and Untitled (2016) on display at the Neubauer Collegium.
Fredrik Værslev Questions Humanity at Neubauer Collegium Exhibit
By Jack Rich / April 5, 2026
The Joy of Painting seeks to understand what it means to be rational animals.
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?
Head men’s basketball coach Mike McGrath talks to the team during a timeout.
UChicago Men’s Basketball Are Making History in the Regular Season
By Joe Baldwin / February 25, 2026
The UChicago Men’s Basketball team is having their best regular season in recent memory. Their ultimate goal is to win the Division III National Championship, and if they continue to play at their current level, that is a very real possibility.
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