Sophia Corning
GSU Votes to Strike
1,134 GSU members voted to authorize industrial action, while 112 voted against, GSU organizers confirmed Monday evening.
NEWS/
May 20, 2019
Trader Joe’s to Open in Former Treasure Island Building
The grocer’s first store on the South Side will share the space with other, unannounced tenants.
NEWS/
May 13, 2019
GSU Holds Strike Authorization Vote
Voting ends Sunday. If members vote to strike, GSU will democratically determine what the workplace action will involve.
NEWS/
May 17, 2019
CARE Executive Slate Wins With Double Reform’s Votes
With more than 1,800 votes to Reform slate’s 906 votes, CARE will be the next executive slate of Student Government.
NEWS/
May 8, 2019
What Does Student Government Do?
With a new round of SG coming into office next quarter, we dig into the responsibilities and roles of SG.
NEWS/
May 12, 2019
Ridgley Knapp, Natalie Wang Secure Liaison Seats
First-year Natalie Wang will serve as Community and Government Liaison. Third-year Ridgley Knapp was elected Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees.
NEWS/
May 8, 2019
Abrams Hopes to Support Marginalized Community Members, Increase Student Government Participation
Third-year Rachel Abrams is running for Community and Government Liaison and hopes to build better ties between the University and the surrounding communities.
NEWS/
May 6, 2019
Knapp Hopes to Increase Transparency, Funding With Trustees
Knapp wants to bring the voices of both students and student leaders to the Board of Trustees.
NEWS/
May 5, 2019
First-Year Runs for Class Rep on Platform of Better Funding for Mental Health RSOs
Harry Gardner hopes to support auditing bills to improve accountability and make sure money is not "misappropriated."
NEWS/
May 5, 2019
First-Year Natalie Wang Runs with Trust Coalition for Liaison and Class Rep
The Trust Coalition focuses on student health, student unity and campus sustainability.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
Candidate for Board Liaison Hopes to Prioritize Mental Health, Sustainability
If elected, Dinesh Das Gupta hopes to leverage his position as Liaison to the Board of Trustees to improve mental health services in terms of wait times and quality of care.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
First Year Student Runs for Class Rep on a Platform of Environmental Sustainability and Supporting GSU
As part of the Trust Coalition, Siddiqui's platform focuses on supporting graduate student unionization and greater environmental sustainability on campus.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
IfNotNow Protesters Call on Hillel to Cut Ties with Birthright over Stance on Palestine
Unlike previous IfNotNow demonstrations which asked Birthright to include Palestinian perspectives, Tuesday’s demonstration called for an end to Hillel-sponsored Birthright trips altogether.
NEWS/
April 26, 2019
Pixabay
What Does the Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois Mean?
The Maroon looks at how marijuana legalization will affect the University and the state.
NEWS/
May 20, 2019
Jack Cruz-Alvarez
Judge Rejects Calloway Restraining Order Against Hairston
The petition, which aimed to prevent Hairston from being sworn in as alderman, came as Calloway prepared for another discovery recount petition after his first attempt confirmed incumbent Hairston’s victory by 176 votes.
NEWS/
May 20, 2019
Nina Barrett Discusses New Leopold and Loeb Book at Sem Co-Op
The book is a collection of documents about the infamous 1924 killing committed by two University of Chicago students.
NEWS/
May 19, 2019
University of Chicago
Three UChicago Third-Year Students Awarded Goldwater Scholarships
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is awarded annually to high-achieving students in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
NEWS/
May 16, 2019
University of Chicago
Northwestern Joins UChicago-Run Chicago Quantum Exchange
The Exchange is a collaboration of more than 100 academic and government researchers to advance quantum information science.
NEWS/
May 15, 2019
The University of Chicago
Dean of Students Gives Housing Updates to Inter-House Council
Rasmussen spoke about Woodlawn Residential Commons and the new two-year on-campus housing requirement.
NEWS/
May 14, 2019
Sophia Corning
Hairston Will Be Sworn in May 20 While Calloway Amends Recount Petition
Hairston was declared the winner of the April runoff election after a discovery recount was conducted at Calloway’s request.
NEWS/
May 14, 2019
Sophia Corning
UChicago United Holds Rally Outside of Administration Building
The group is pushing for more transparency from the University and the UCPD.
NEWS/
May 13, 2019
MeaningFull Meals
M.B.A. Student Startup Aims to Tackle Food Insecurity Through Partnerships With Restaurants
MeaningFull Meals has already run a pilot program with Russian Tea Time, a restaurant in the Loop.
NEWS/
May 13, 2019
CARE Executive Slate Wins With Double Reform’s Votes
With more than 1,800 votes to Reform slate’s 906 votes, CARE will be the next executive slate of Student Government.
NEWS/
May 8, 2019
What Does Student Government Do?
With a new round of SG coming into office next quarter, we dig into the responsibilities and roles of SG.
NEWS/
May 12, 2019
Ridgley Knapp, Natalie Wang Secure Liaison Seats
First-year Natalie Wang will serve as Community and Government Liaison. Third-year Ridgley Knapp was elected Undergraduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees.
NEWS/
May 8, 2019
Abrams Hopes to Support Marginalized Community Members, Increase Student Government Participation
Third-year Rachel Abrams is running for Community and Government Liaison and hopes to build better ties between the University and the surrounding communities.
NEWS/
May 6, 2019
Knapp Hopes to Increase Transparency, Funding With Trustees
Knapp wants to bring the voices of both students and student leaders to the Board of Trustees.
NEWS/
May 5, 2019
First-Year Runs for Class Rep on Platform of Better Funding for Mental Health RSOs
Harry Gardner hopes to support auditing bills to improve accountability and make sure money is not "misappropriated."
NEWS/
May 5, 2019
First-Year Natalie Wang Runs with Trust Coalition for Liaison and Class Rep
The Trust Coalition focuses on student health, student unity and campus sustainability.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
Candidate for Board Liaison Hopes to Prioritize Mental Health, Sustainability
If elected, Dinesh Das Gupta hopes to leverage his position as Liaison to the Board of Trustees to improve mental health services in terms of wait times and quality of care.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
First Year Student Runs for Class Rep on a Platform of Environmental Sustainability and Supporting GSU
As part of the Trust Coalition, Siddiqui's platform focuses on supporting graduate student unionization and greater environmental sustainability on campus.
NEWS/
April 30, 2019
IfNotNow Protesters Call on Hillel to Cut Ties with Birthright over Stance on Palestine
Unlike previous IfNotNow demonstrations which asked Birthright to include Palestinian perspectives, Tuesday’s demonstration called for an end to Hillel-sponsored Birthright trips altogether.
NEWS/
April 26, 2019
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Thank You for Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is the ideal replacement for Treasure Island, filling a niche in the Hyde Park grocery market.
COLUMNS/
May 20, 2019
COLUMN: Scav Deserves to be Saved
COLUMN: Why You Should Thank “That Kid” in Your Sosc Class
LETTER: South Dorm Needs a Gym
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Stay Tuned on GSU Strike Vote; Northwestern Joins Quantum Exchange | Newsletter for May 20
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University to Audit Grad Student Pay; Dean Rasmussen Speaks With Inter-House Council; Scav Ends in Tie | Newsletter for May 13
CARE Wins SG Executive Slate; University Denies Faculty Forward Grievance | Newsletter for May 9
Polls Open in Student Government Elections; Harris School Celebrates Move into Keller Center | Newsletter for May 6
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