VIEWPOINTS
Emily Xue
Passing the Buck
The administration leaves the job of stopping hateful rhetoric to its students.
May 18, 2017
COLUMNS
Forget Happiness
Striving for constant happiness is a common goal, but we must experience a fuller array of emotions to ever feel truly fulfilled.
May 30, 2017
Model Behavior
Underlying the Asian “model minority” myth is a little-known history of marginalization.
May 29, 2017
A Worthwhile Investment
The SG Emergency Fund is a good step toward supporting campus minorities.
May 25, 2017
No More Secrets
UChicago Secrets normalizes hate speech and serious mental illness.
May 25, 2017
The Possibilities of Privilege
Dismissing arguments on the basis of someone’s privilege hinders productive dialogue.
May 15, 2017
Ex-Stream Entertainment
Netflix exploits and distorts serious issues to create binge-worthy shows.
May 11, 2017
A Political Education
Attending college is a fundamentally political act.
May 8, 2017
Down in Suburbia
Those who live in commuter suburbs are often engaging with the wrong community.
May 4, 2017
Recreational Studies
The lines between our academic and social lives are becoming increasingly blurred.
May 4, 2017
The Misogyny Factor
Bill O’Reilly’s dismissal points to larger problems of sexism within journalism.
May 4, 2017
Speak of the Devil
College Republicans’ invitation to Ann Coulter is a pointless publicity stunt.
May 1, 2017
A House Divided
College Housing's well-intentioned plan to degender bathrooms might actually hinder inclusivity.
May 1, 2017
Casual, yet Coded, Conversations
Common words and phrases often reflect unconscious prejudices.
April 30, 2017
Au Revoir, Madame Le Pen
Marine Le Pen will not be the next president of France.
April 27, 2017
Uncommonly Fun
Student Government’s plan to dissolve the Uncommon Fund lacks common sense.
April 24, 2017
OP-EDS
Freedom of Suppression
President Zimmer's letter responding to Charlottesville violence may have exposed discrepancies in the University's typical free speech rhetoric.
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September 11, 2017
Zimmer, Call Them What They Are
President Zimmer's recent letter depicts a university willing to discuss free speech but reluctant to discuss white supremacy.
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August 25, 2017
Free Speech Overreach
Time and again, College Republicans regurgitate tone-deaf platitudes about free speech.
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August 20, 2017
All Bark, No Bite
Modifying Title IX disciplinary procedures could force universities to comply.
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June 7, 2017
More Than a Token
Parting reflections on being black at UChicago.
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June 6, 2017
Chinese America: In Between
Student narratives weave together in an exploration of the Chinese-American identity.
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June 4, 2017
Something's Rotten
Banning fraternities would be one step toward combating racism and sexism on campus.
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June 1, 2017
Amelia Frank
A Farewell to Em-dashes
Parting reflections from the desk of a copy editor.
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May 26, 2017
Waiting for Action
The University still refuses to acknowledge Islamophobia on campus.
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May 18, 2017
Brook Who's Talking
UChicago chose a Class Day speaker in line with its own hollow ideals.
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May 17, 2017
LETTERS
STEM Departments Should Think Twice Before Voting in Favor of Unionization
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June 1, 2017
Graduate Students in STEM Departments Affirm Their Support for Student Unionization
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May 29, 2017
Graduate Student Parents Write in Favor of Unionization
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May 26, 2017
AAUP Supports Student Unions
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May 22, 2017
Divinity School Students Call for More Inclusive Environment in Light of Fulton Brown Controversy
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May 11, 2017
Student Library Workers Formally Announce Plans to Unionize
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May 8, 2017
How UChicago Students Can Work to End Chechnya's Gay Concentration Camps
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April 17, 2017
Adam Thorp
D.C. Must Fight for Statehood
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April 16, 2017
EDITORIALS
Stephanie Dorris
South Side With You
The Obama Foundation can prove it cares about the South Side through a community benefits agreement.
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May 22, 2017
A More Perfect Union
Library and graduate student workers deserve to be represented by a union.
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May 18, 2017
Fraternities Committed to... Something
Fraternities Committed to Safety (FCS) should either be replaced by an Interfraternity Council or at least majorly overhauled.
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April 14, 2017
Begin at Home
President Zimmer continues to advertise the University's support for freedom of speech in a variety of off-campus forums; an invitation to do the same on-campus has gone unanswered.
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April 4, 2017
Constitutionally Yours
SG’s referendum makes slight, but necessary changes.
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February 23, 2017
Stay the Course
Federal pressure on Title IX may ebb; University commitment to strong sexual assault policies should not.
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February 21, 2017
Just for the Record
Campus speakers—like former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski—ought to be accountable and on the record.
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February 6, 2017
Don't Desist to Resist
The University and its students should continue to fight Trump’s unethical policies.
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February 2, 2017
A Launch-Pad for the University
The University should fund SG’s efforts to supply free tampons and pads to all students.
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January 19, 2017
Fraternizing With The Maroon
We sat down with fraternity presidents to talk about FCS. These were our takeaways.
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January 17, 2017
What We're Thankful For
A brief and incomplete list of things UChicago students can be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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November 22, 2016
Wei Yi Ow
Tricks, Treats, and UCPD
The University should have sent students a warning before the Halloween “purge.”
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November 3, 2016
Back to the Drawing Board for Convocation Changes
As we go on/ We remember/ All the times/ We had together?
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November 1, 2016
DJ Turn It Up
The University should allow WHPK to continue its tradition of 24-hour broadcasting.
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October 24, 2016
Katie Akin
A Jury of Peers
A disciplinary system devoted to dissent is essential, as is student representation among those deciding punishments.
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October 18, 2016
Fitting the Bill
It’s time the Office of College Aid give us all some answers.
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October 4, 2016
A Note to Readers
Regarding our pilot editor payment program.
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October 3, 2016
In Case You Missed It
The Maroon looks back on some of the notable news stories of the past year.
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May 26, 2016
SUBMISSIONS
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