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Eddie Izzard Presents a Suffocating yet Prescient Take on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
Shakespeare’s Hamlet is an intensely claustrophobic play. Set in a dreary Danish court, mired in a swamp of subtext-laden family drama, and lodged firmly within the lens of its famously neurotic protagonist, it can be a suffocating watch. It is doubly so when its eclectic cast of characters are all constrained to the repertoire of a single actress. But, while suffocation might sound like a bad thing, Eddie Izzard’s single-handed rendition of Hamlet transforms it into a revelatory force.
Ride’s 2024 Tour Is Nostalgic Fun
Chicago’s babysitters were in short supply on May 16—every hip parent in the city was at Ride’s performance at Metro Chicago. The shoegaze band reunited in 2014 after breaking up following a 1988–96 stint. The concert’s attendees were clearly fans from the band’s original touring season; a decisive cheer erupted after singer and guitarist Mark Gardener asked who had been there for the band’s first run.
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole with Kokandy’s New Musical, “Alice by Heart”
Alice in Wonderland is a tale known to most: a girl sporting a blue frock and a white apron follows a rabbit down a hole that leads into the magical world known as Wonderland. But Kokandy Productions’ musical, Alice by Heart, takes the frequently used metaphor “down a rabbit hole” further, asking: What if Wonderland is the childlike world we escape to when things get tough?
“I Saw the TV Glow”: When Reality and Fiction Collide
Who hasn’t gotten a little too invested in a TV show? Everyone has a show from which they can recite entire monologues, have the soundtrack playing on repeat, and even know all the behind-the-scenes drama. In their newest film, I Saw The TV Glow, director Jane Schoenbrun explores how such an innocent interest can turn into a darker obsession, making you doubt reality as fiction and fact collide. Simultaneously, the film presents Schoenbrun’s perspective on the complex and often conflicting emotions of the trans experience. After a sold-out screening at the Chicago Critics Film Festival and a successful festival run, I Saw The TV Glow has the potential to become a cult classic.
New Policy Requires Students in Dorms to Preregister Guests
Students living in dorms are now required to register their visitors online, according to a revised guest policy announced by Housing and Residence Life (HRL) in an email to students on September 25. Starting after O-Week, residents must register guests—including UChicago students visiting from other dorms—in the housing portal before...
University Updates Protest Policies Ahead of Autumn Quarter
In an email sent to students on September 24, Interim Dean of Students in the University Michael Hayes informed the University community that, heading into the 2024-25 academic year, the University has updated several of its policies regulating protests on campus. “The University regularly evaluates and revises policies and regulations...
Special Report: 2024 Pearson Global Forum Preview with Professor Richard English
The Maroon’s Celeste Alcalay interviews Richard English, Professor of Politics at Queen’s University Belfast, in anticipation of the 2024 Pearson Global Forum, where he will give a talk on counter-terrorism. The theme of this year’s forum is Negotiation and Agreement. Leading scholars and policymakers will convene to discuss...
The Two Mimounas
As students return to campus, last year’s quad protests against the war in Gaza, including a nine-day encampment, remain fresh in their minds. On the second day of UChicago’s pro-Palestine encampment and the eighth day of Passover, students and community members gathered at separate celebrations of the same holiday: Mimouna in the encampment and Mimouna at UChicago Hillel. Mimouna is a traditional Maghrebi Jewish holiday that historically united Jews and their Muslim neighbors to celebrate the end of Passover.
Former UChicago Student Charged by the FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has shared evidence indicating that former UChicago student Aram Brunson was making a bomb in his Woodlawn dorm room when he caused a fire on January 2, 2023. Brunson wanted to take militant action for Armenian extremist purposes and was in the process of constructing...
No, Not That Kind of Clubbing
When I first set foot on campus, I collected club brochures like pastry selections at a lavish breakfast buffet—I wanted a little bit of everything. After the social appetizers and academic entrees, there was always room for a slice of volunteering, a bite of the pre-professional pie, and a sweet taste of dance.
Recap of the DNC: Politics, Police, and Protests
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) began at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, August 19. Throughout the week, UChicago provided housing for some of the estimated more than 500 police officers from across Illinois and from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who provided security at the DNC. The Maroon confirmed this through a statement from a University spokesperson prior to the convention.
The Arts Staff’s Ten Can’t-Miss Arts and Culture Spots Across Chicago
You may not have come to Chicago for its piles of teeth. Its living-room-sized theaters. Its late-night cafe jazz concerts. Its sculpture designed by Yoko Ono. We certainly didn’t come for them—but we found them anyway, and now they’re some of our favorite art spots across the South Side and throughout the city of Chicago. Here are ten of the Maroon Arts staff’s favorite arts and culture spots across Chicago. From each spot, you’ll spot two more, and the journey into the heart of artness has begun.
UChicago Tennis Reigns Over the Court
When someone from the University of Chicago visits the White House, it’s usually for a few reasons. Perhaps a Nobel laureate is set to receive an award for a remarkable achievement. Maybe a world-renowned economist is invited to present their research. Whatever the reason may be, it’s rarely in association with athletics. For a school that once disbanded its football program in an effort to direct all focus toward academic excellence, UChicago’s reputation as one of the less athletic universities is one that’s hard to shake.
Queer at the Heteronormative Apex
I don’t know much about sororities. A friend in Pi Phi tells me the group sings trademarked songs at every general body meeting, that in voting, pi means yes, beta means no, and that a queer woman guards the door—hired muscle, my dream job. It never crossed my...
Crowning the Best Restaurant at Hutch
You’ve just gotten out of back-to-back classes and you are starving. It’s not an uncommon place to find yourself, gastrointestinally speaking. Many of us can rarely afford the time it takes to prepare ourselves lunch. As a result, Hutchinson Commons (lovingly referred to as “Hutch”) is a saving grace. Located in the center of campus, at the corner of East 57th Street and South Woodlawn Avenue, Hutch is a place where students and staff can take a break from the bustle and grab a quick bite. Hutch offers food that draws inspiration from culinary traditions around the world, including Mexican, Indian, and pan-Asian cuisines, to name a few. With so many options, the competition at Hutch is fierce—but only one restaurant can be the best. Here’s one editor’s guide to where to eat—and what to dodge—at Hutch.
Stay Healthy Together: Your Guide to Mental Health Resources on Campus
The University offers a number of services to students to support their mental health. The Maroon has compiled a list of some of the mental health and wellness resources available on campus and how to access them. A more complete list of the resources available to students can be found on UChicago Student Wellness’s website, as well as a form to subscribe to the Weekly Wellness Newsletter.
Summer Breeze Heated Up Reynolds Quad
At 5:20 p.m. on May 11, Hull Gate faced a throng of college students dressed in shorts, bikini tops, and Hawaiian-print tees. Fresh from the darties across campus, students were ready for Summer Breeze. This year’s performance featured indie rock singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza, new wave band COIN, and rapper NLE Choppa. Their variety and talent brought the full spectrum of students to Hutchinson Courtyard for an exhilarating night of music.
Get Up-to-Date on the University’s Financial Issues
The University suffers under growing financial pressure as costs have increased dramatically in recent decades to compete with universities with larger endowments. In 2023, the University’s budget deficit reached $239 million—8 percent of the University’s $3.14 billion operating expenses. The Maroon has put together an overview of significant events concerning the University’s financial issues over the course of the last year.
How Stagg Field has changed throughout UChicago’s history
From 56th to 57th Street between Ellis and University Avenues sit many studying students, Ex Libris Café, and over four and a half million printed volumes. While the Joseph Regenstein and Joe and Rika Mansueto libraries currently house late study sessions, the block used to be home to the Maroons—the athletic ones, that is.
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