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“Highway Patrol”: A Theatrical Portrait of Celebrity and Deception
The Goodman Theater’s riveting play Highway Patrol tells the story of a twisted relationship between a famous actress and a supposedly 13-year-old fan. Emmy Award-winner Dana Delany takes center stage as both the narrator and the main character, navigating a tale spun from her real-life tweets and DMs. In...
All Tomorrow’s Parties
Every tornado starts with a butterfly flapping its wings somewhere, and every wild night starts with a quiet morning. That is why, when I learned that I was covering “Klubnacht Presents: LUVNACHT”— the Valentine’s Day-themed iteration of a legendary basement techno rave at 62nd and Kimbark—I knew I had to seek out the rave’s denizens early in the day, and watch Klubnacht take form in utero. I found them eating bagels under the pipe-studded ceiling of Robust Coffee Lounge. They had just come from a rehearsal for their nascent, still unnamed, indie rock band.
Behind The Mic: A Closer Look Into UChicago’s Podcast Network
The UChicago Podcast Network (UCPN) features over eight shows that span a diverse range of disciplines—from politics and economics to astrophysics and human rights—highlighting scholarly discourse at the University of Chicago. The Maroon spoke with Big Brains host and Vice President of Communications Paul Rand, Not Another Politics Podcast co-host and Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics William Howell, and UCPN Assistant Director Matthew Hodapp about their experiences hosting and producing podcasts for the network.
UChicago Alum’s Startup Wants to Help Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s Patients With Tech
Truman Pierson always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. “I think a lot of the time for people who are interested in entrepreneurship, it is somewhat inborn,” Pierson said in an interview with the Maroon. “I get that question a lot—what would you do if you weren’t working on this? I’d probably be working on a different company, trying to start something else.”
“The Taste of Things”: A Taste to Savor
The films of Trần Anh Hùng, with their striking cinematography, exquisite set design, and languorous pacing, are experiences more like listening to beautiful music than viewing the work of any other director. Hùng’s latest film, The Taste of Things, may be his most perfect yet. Unfolding with the elegant progression of a great classical sonata, it is simple and restrained, yet utterly spellbinding.
Resetting the Record
Editor’s Note: This article is a formal response to The Maroon’s 2/15/24 article on DEI within UChicago XC. In January of 2024, a team member directed a Maroon reporter to me to interview me for an article he was working on about the cross country team. The reporter, Finn Hartnett, briefly explained the scope of the article, saying that it would be about the implementation of and challenges to DEI initiatives, and how these initiatives are working to increase inclusivity in team culture.
A New American Dream in Julio Torres’s “Problemista”
The search for a lost egg, a Craigslist genie, and a wormhole-traveling cryogenics chamber are just some of the things you’ll find in Julio Torres’s Problemista. Centered around a 20-year-old trying to find his way in New York City, Torres’s feature film debut is a witty and humorous exploration of what it means to be an immigrant, artist, and idealist.
UChicago Scientists Recognized by White House for Open Science Efforts
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced that the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons (PCDC) at the University of Chicago is one of five winners of the 2023 OSTP Year of Open Science Recognition Challenge. According to the White House, the Challenge aimed to recognize science...
Uncommon Interview: Center for Effective Government Democracy Fellow Nicole Sedaca
In an interview with The Maroon, Center for Effective Government (CEG) Democracy Fellow Nicole Bibbins Sedaca shared advice for students looking to pursue a career in international affairs and spoke about her role at the Washington, D.C.–based advocacy organization Freedom House. CEG is a division of the Harris School...
Nurses’ Union Reach New Contract With UCM, Call Off Strike
In a vote on March 12 and 13, National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) voted to ratify a new contract with the UChicago Medical Center (UCM). The new contract was reached after NNOC/NNU announced their plan to strike on March 14, which was called off due to a tentative contract agreement being reached with UCM on March 11.
The Maroon Weekly, E116
Gregory Caesar, Head Podcasts Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Associate Developer. Gregory is a third-year in the College from New York, studying computer science and data science. Since becoming head editor for Podcasts in 2022, he has led the branch through several milestones, including The Maroon Weekly's 100th episode, a crossover podcast with Northwestern, and live recordings at The Study Hotel at the University of Chicago. This year, he is committed to reimagining the section’s utility within The Maroon by diversifying its content, collaborating with other sections, and expanding its reach to better amplify campus and community voices. Outside of Podcasts, he has served as a senior copy editor since spring 2021 and is involved with data visualization tasks. He is an avid aviation enthusiast and Regenstein denizen.
So What Brings You Here: O-Week for Transfers
On their second episode, Celeste and Erica discuss navigating O-week as a transfer — from awkward first impressions over Zoom to extravagantly fancy lunches — with guest Saia Patel, a transfer student from Colby College. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Featuring: Saia Patel. Edited by: Erica...
Graduate Workers and University Reach First-Ever Tentative Agreement
Graduate Students United–United Electrical (GSU-UE) has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the University, the union announced on Wednesday, March 6. The agreement comes nearly four weeks after the Union signaled its willingness to strike over a perceived lack of movement from the University on the topic of a contract.
What’s the incentive? Sellout Culture at UChicago
After first-year Nicole Tian committed to the University of Chicago, she opened the Class of 2027 Instagram page, eager to learn more about her new peers before the school year began. As she scrolled through her classmates’ profiles, however, she noticed nearly every post featured some variation of the same three words: “prospective economics major.” Words that she would only become more familiar with when she arrived on campus.
What You Need to Know About the Judicial Elections
On March 19, Illinois voters will have the chance to select their judges. As opposed to an appointment process, Illinois judges are chosen by voters in partisan elections. Here’s what you need to know before the election. How are Illinois’s Courts Organized?. Cook County’s circuit court is the...
Beckman Scholars Program Sponsors Year-Round University Research
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation announced on January 23 that the University is among fourteen institutions selected to share $2.1 million in funding over three years as part of the Beckman Scholars Program. The funding awards six 15-month mentored research experiences to accomplished undergraduate students in chemistry and biology.
Culture Meets Community in UChicago’s Backyard With Kit Swap
When I was first told about a soccer shirt swap event being hosted by a music label at a local record shop, I was somewhat perplexed. I had always viewed sport and music as domains with immense cultural significance, but their significances had existed independently. Combining two distinctly different things in such a novel way seemed odd to me. When I told my friend about “Kit Swap,” his response made it clear that I wasn’t alone in my confusion. “A soccer event at a record shop? What does that even mean?”
Dinosaurs Through the Ages at the “Bibliosaurus!” Exhibition
With the first chapter of Bleak House, penned in 1852, Charles Dickens helped introduce dinosaurs to popular culture: “As much mud in the streets as if the waters had but newly retired from the face of the earth, and it would not be wonderful to meet a Megalosaurus, forty feet or so, waddling like an elephantine lizard up Holborn Hill.” With this passing reference, Dickens set in motion a cultural fascination with monstrous lizards that would transcend mere paleontology.
The Double Degree Dash: A Closer Look at UChicago’s 4+1 Program
In October 2023, the first cohort of 4+1 Advanced Scholars (4+1 students) began their graduate studies. The initiative, supported by UChicago President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker, aimed to provide a smooth transition for UChicago undergraduates to master’s programs. In an interview with Meredith Daw, Executive Director of UChicago Career Advancement, The Maroon learned that 220 students applied to the first cohort, and 425 students have already applied to the 2024-25 cohort.
A Sit-Down With Trailblazing UChicago Alum Kim Ng
Kim Ng became a trailblazer in professional sports in November 2020 when the Miami Marlins hired her as their general manager (GM), making her not only the first woman in North American sports history to be named to the position, but also the first East Asian GM in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.
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