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From Gothic to Studio Gang
Grey City examines the cultural history of of campus architecture.
GREY CITY/
March 3, 2020
University of Chicago Press
Uprooting the Torture Tree
In his new book, Princeton University Professor Laurence Ralph explores the uncomfortable topic of police torture in Chicago.
GREY CITY/
February 25, 2020
Confronting the Stigma
Student-athletes struggle with the same mental health issues as other college students but are less likely to seek out help, often leading to devastating outcomes. How can weovercome this stigma? Increased awareness may be a start.
SPORTS/
February 19, 2020
Courtesy
As College Increases Its Diversity, Professor and Activists Argue Cultural Centers Improve Outcomes for Students of Color
Cultural centers may provide important mental health resources to students, but some worry they may not address issues of diversity and inclusion as activists hope.
GREY CITY/
February 19, 2020
Jeremy Lindenfeld
“A fait accompli”: How the Central Administration Has Consolidated Power and Deflected Dissent at the University of Chicago
During his fourteen year tenure, President Robert Zimmer and his administration have transformed the University of Chicago.
NEWS/
January 29, 2020
Courtesy of the Oriental Institute
Millennia of History in 100 Years
As the OI turns 100, Grey City examines the Institute's complicated history and vision for the future.
GREY CITY/
January 14, 2020
Alexis Florence
The Obama Center and a CBA: Where Do We Go from Here?
South Side residents continue pushing for a Community Benefits Agreement despite resistance from fellow community members.
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November 27, 2019
Special Collections Research Center
Finding Common Ground
Grey City examines the history of the South Side's green spaces and the ongoing conflict over how they should be used.
GREY CITY/
November 12, 2019
Avi Waldman
"No Professors, No Classes": Students Push for Race and Ethnic Studies Major
As students advocate for a Race and Ethnic Studies Department, Grey City looks at the history of ethnic studies and its place at the University of Chicago today.
GREY CITY/
October 15, 2019
Alice Cheng
Unequal Access
Grey City spoke with disabled students about their experiences navigating accommodations that frequently fall short.
GREY CITY/
October 8, 2019
Sofia Garcia
O-Issue 2019, by The Chicago Maroon
An introduction to the next four years.
NEWS/
September 24, 2019
Marilyn Webb
Seven Times Over: Life Along The Way to a Ph.D.
Not everyone who comes to the University of Chicago for a degree leaves with one.
GREY CITY/
June 6, 2019
Maroon Staff
No Spotless Record: When Literature and Sensibility Clash
Grey City's exploration of student publication censorship continues this week with the story of the Chicago Review, whose literary bent drew administrative concern.
GREY CITY/
May 29, 2019
Maroon Staff
No Spotless Record: Censorship at UChicago
In the first of a two-part series, Grey City looks back at the University's complicated relationship with free speech and the student press in the 1950's.
GREY CITY/
May 21, 2019
Amy Y. Li for The Harvard Crimson
From Ex Lib Yogurts to Attacking Admissions Practices
Adam Mortara (S.B. ’96, J.D. ’01) reflected on his path from the UChicago College to the courtroom, where he is leading the charge against Harvard's admissions practices on behalf of Students for Fair Admissions.
GREY CITY/
April 30, 2019
Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection
An Echoing Rhythm
Grey City traces Jazz’s roots, rise, and decline on the South Side of Chicago.
GREY CITY/
April 22, 2019
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