VIEWPOINTS
Suha Chang
The Flight of the Canada Goose
Is UChicago's new quirkiness defined by expensive attire?
April 19, 2019
COLUMNS
With Voting, Comes Responsibility
As Chicago transplants, students must educate themselves about local politics before changing their voting registrations.
April 19, 2019
The Grave Responsibility of U.S. News and World Report
Due to its profound influence in the world of college admissions, U.S. News and World Report must reformulate its college rankings to account for privilege and economic inequality— especially in the wake of scandal.
April 18, 2019
Taking Advantage of the Unknown
Thinking carefully about your course plan and job experiences will pay off, even if you don't have a perfect plan.
April 15, 2019
Tarver Offers Inadequate Explanation for Rent Control Shift
25th District residents deserve a better reason for their Representative’s apparent flip-flop.
April 15, 2019
The Quarter System Quandary
Instead of switching to a semester system, UChicago administration should consider how academic demands of the quarter system can be made more manageable for students.
April 13, 2019
A Word of Advice for the Overachieving Prospie
Prospective UChicago students should embrace failure and the unknown as necessary components to success and self-discovery in college.
April 8, 2019
Anxiety Abounds on Campus
Administrators must take steps to mitigate UChicago's notorious stress culture.
March 12, 2019
The Fight to be City Treasurer: Why You Should Care
The remaining candidates for city treasurer have bold plans for reform, making the close election worthy of your attention.
March 12, 2019
The Benefits of Auditing a Class
Upper-level courses can be daunting, even if the course material seems worthwhile. Auditing provides a solution.
March 5, 2019
Is Chicago Finally Ready for Reform?
Chicago is infamous for its culture of political corruption, but last week’s election results suggest that change may be coming.
March 4, 2019
The Toll of Our Endless Finals Week
Professors often have good intentions when they make final essays due before finals week even starts, but they only end up stressing their students out.
March 2, 2019
A World of Difference
Americans have a tendency to conceptualize national achievements as progress for the whole world. But this narrative obscures how behind the rest of the world America can be with regard to social issues.
March 2, 2019
How to Fight a Rigged System
The University is committed to free discourse—that means discussions of oil money, trustees, and gentrification are fair game.
February 25, 2019
The Mysteries of Post-Grad Life
Even though the transition out of college and into the working world is daunting for all students, there is little reliable information about post-graduate outcomes.
February 25, 2019
Every College Student's Major Problem
Struggling to decide a major is a common—but insufficiently examined—part of the college experience.
February 25, 2019
OP-EDS
IfNotNow to Hillel: It's Time to Cut Ties with Birthright
In light of Birthright's consistent failure to consider the concerns of young Jews, IfNotNow UChicago urges UChicago Hillel to end its relationship with the multi-million dollar institution.
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April 12, 2019
After Israeli Elections, UChicago Must Reject Annexationist Speaker
Danny Danon, speaker at upcoming Israel Summit, takes an extreme stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. J Street opposes his presence and calls for student education and activism.
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April 12, 2019
Addendum: Islamophobia at the Law School
Addendum to 'Islamophobia at the Law School.'
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April 5, 2019
Islamophobia at the Law School
Anti-Muslim sentiment is not confined to New Zealand. Hatred is spewed at our Law School, too.
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March 30, 2019
Ted Davis
Racism Thrives at the Law School
In his classroom, Professor Geoffrey Stone used the N-word and shared a racist story. He should change his ways or face administrative consequences.
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March 5, 2019
The University’s Racist History on the South Side, and the Photo
Maroon leadership’s decision to publish a photo of a Black man apprehended on campus can not be disentangled from the University’s own sordid history of disrespecting the surrounding community.
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February 14, 2019
From a Former Photo Editor, Unpublish the Photo
A former Maroon photo editor condemns Maroon leadership’s reckless decision to publish a photo of a young man suspected of robbery.
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February 12, 2019
DeVos Takes Aim Against Survivors
Proposed changes to Title IX would burden victims and empower perpetrators.
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January 24, 2019
Surveilling Its Own Students
The admin rarely engages with grad students. So why are they keeping tabs on GSU organizers’ social media accounts?
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December 11, 2018
Don't Force Us to Stay in the Dorms
The College forcing incoming students to live in College Housing for two years reflects a persistent disregard for marginalized students.
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November 23, 2018
LETTERS
#CareNotCops Urges UChicago Administration to #ReleaseTheBudget
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April 8, 2019
Non-Tenure Track Professors Condemn Administration for Violating Contract
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March 30, 2019
SOUL Calls on Undergrads to Support Unionization Efforts
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March 10, 2019
Letter: Maroon Editors Call for Removing Photo of Apprehended Young Man
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February 12, 2019
UChicago Students for a Community Benefits Agreement
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January 21, 2019
Opposing the Israeli Defense Forces in Our Classrooms
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January 10, 2019
Theodore Zelmo
U of C PanAsia Solidarity Coalition Denounces Lecturer Suing Harvard
The PanAsia Solidarity Coalition urges UChicago to support race-conscious admissions in light of the Harvard Admissions case.
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November 29, 2018
Criticism of the Committee on Graduate Education is Unfounded
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November 1, 2018
EDITORIALS
Don't Just Digitize, Prioritize: The Case for NARA at the Obama Center
The Obama Center's physical facility should be run in conjunction with the National Archives.
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April 8, 2019
Toni for Chicago
Toni Preckwinkle, the Hyde Parker Who Will Fix Chicago
The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Toni Preckwinkle for mayor because she demonstrates the political know-how and fresh ideas necessary to lead Chicago.
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February 19, 2019
Pete Grieve
Fifth Ward Aldermanic Endorsement: Gabriel Piemonte
Piemonte has been a rock in the community for decades.
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February 13, 2019
Anthony Driver
20th Ward Aldermanic Endorsement: Anthony Driver
Driver is experienced, passionate, and realistic about the challenges he will face in office.
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February 13, 2019
Alvin Shi
Two-Year Requirement Won't Make Housing Better
The University should aim to have students choose to stay.
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January 29, 2019
Closed Observatory, Open Dialogue
The University has respectfully engaged with those affected by the Yerkes Observatory closure. Undergrads and union organizers deserve the same.
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January 10, 2019
Early Decision Unfairly Favors Wealthy Applicants
The binding Early Decision admission plan unfairly disadvantages students who need to take financial aid into consideration when making their college decisions.
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December 3, 2018
The Maroon Gives Thanks
What we're thankful for (and what we aren't).
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November 19, 2018
Zita Ouyang
Looking for a Better Way to Prevent Sexual Assault
UChicago’s current sexual assault prevention course is unspecific and unhelpful.
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November 15, 2018
Alvin Shi
Liberals, Don’t Intern in the Trump Administration
The prestige of a federal government internship isn’t worth sacrificing your values.
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November 8, 2018
Maroon Staff
Write a Senior Column for The Maroon
The Maroon is accepting submissions for senior columns.
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May 11, 2018
U-Pass is Inefficient, So What?
The Editorial Board defends U-Pass, despite its $650k net loss.
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May 11, 2018
Brooke Nagler
Endorsement: Unite for Executive Slate
The editorial board endorses Unite for Executive Slate, but we think some of their proposals would benefit from revision.
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April 30, 2018
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Student Government's UCPD Resolution is a Common Sense Proposal
SG’s draft resolution on the UCPD is a first step in a larger important conversation about the state of mental health resources.
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April 27, 2018
Grace Hauck
Endorsement: Daniel Biss is a Solid Progressive Pick for Governor
The Maroon Editorial Board endorses Daniel Biss as the strongest democratic candidate in Illinois’s March 20 gubernatorial primary.
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March 17, 2018
Regulating Speech: Not a Job for LSA
Student government should not become the arbiter of campus free speech.
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March 5, 2018
University Should Voluntarily Recognize Graduate Union
There's no reason to think UChicago will recognize Graduate Students United, but here's why it should.
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February 26, 2018
Let's Get Down To Business
The lack of transparency surrounding the proposed business economics major cannot become the norm for University announcements.
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February 23, 2018
SUBMISSIONS
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