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Laura Gersony
An Arboreal History of the University of Chicago
Grey City tells the history of the Chicago region through the lens of its floral inhabitants.
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December 1, 2020
Stoicism 101
Everything is material, there's no supernatural realm, and you can reduce your suffering by changing your thinking about your problems: welcome to Stoic thought.
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January 12, 2021
University of Chicago Photographic Archive
Maroon Archives Tell the Story of the 1918 Spanish Flu, a Picture Not Dissimilar From Today’s Coronavirus Pandemic
Viral testing and vaccines were years away from widespread use, but Chicagoans in 1918 implemented similar hygiene and social distancing measures to prevent the viral spread.
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November 17, 2020
Adrián Mandeville
The 2020 Presidential Election: UChicago Professors Weigh In
UChicago professors consider the logistical and political challenges that have emerged this voting cycle, from the fragility of American democracy to election manipulation.
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November 3, 2020
Yiwen Lu
Get Out The Vote Efforts Adapt To An Unprecedented Election
Campus and city-wide organizations find innovative ways to get out the vote during the pandemic.
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November 2, 2020
Camelia Malkami
Two Lawsuits, Five Internal Complaints Allege Discrimination within UC Facilities Services Department
Several former and current employees described a pattern of discriminatory behavior within the department dating back to 2014.
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October 13, 2020
Hannah Morin
Quarantine’s Silver Lining: UC Students Share Pet Stories
Socially distanced from other humans, many UChicago students have found solace in their animal companions.
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September 16, 2020
Camelia Malkami
For the Class of 2024, COVID-19 Changed Everything
Higher education’s high-price, high-financial aid model is no longer feasible under the economic constraints brought on by coronavirus. But students and their families need financial aid now more than ever.
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July 19, 2020
Camelia Malkami
Tracking Title IX: Sexual Violence By The Numbers
Grey City looked back at this year’s campus climate survey and how UChicago stacks up to peer institutions nationwide.
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June 2, 2020
Camelia Malkami
Campus Sustainability On Paper And In Practice
A look at UChicago’s track record on sustainability complicates the narrative on its recent climate goals.
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May 13, 2020
Lee Harris
Tracking Title IX: Winds of Change at the Department of Education
Grey City examines Title IX at UChicago and how it stands to change under the current leadership of the Department of Education.
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April 29, 2020
University of Toronto
America the Beautiful and Violent Rethinks Neighborhood Violence
Former UChicago Professor Dexter Voison's new book examines structural violence and collective trauma in Chicago and beyond.
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April 25, 2020
Oren Oppenheim
Students in Sustainability: A Rocky Road to a Greener Campus
Amid a growing appetite for ambitious sustainability reform, student leaders voice concern about the University’s commitment to environmentalism.
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April 21, 2020
Alexis Florence
Making Sure the 2020 Census Counts
The Chicago government and other statewide efforts are pouring millions of dollars in outreach programing to ensure a fair and accurate population count in 2020, even amid a global pandemic.
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April 14, 2020
Special Collections Research Center
From Gothic to Studio Gang
Grey City examines the cultural history of of campus architecture.
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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.
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February 25, 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.
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February 19, 2020
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