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UChicago’s Fossil Lab held a screening of director Sreejith Nair’s new short film “Rajasaur,” the first-ever Indian dinosaur film.

“Rajasaur”: Fossil Lab Screens First-Ever Indian Dinosaur Film Deep in the woodlands of Gujarat—or rather a movie set on the outskirts of LA—a roar echoes through the trees, sending vibrations through the earth. But it’s not a lion! It’s not a tiger! It’s the mighty Rajasaurus. On Friday, August 17, UChicago’s Fossil Lab held a screening of director...

The DNC in Chicago concluded on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party’s nomination. Two UChicago students were among the delegates who had cast their votes for her in a virtual nomination process earlier in August.

Final Day of the DNC: Georgia, Florida Delegates from UChicago Cast Harris Votes; Students Reflect on DNC Experience The Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party’s nomination. Two UChicago students were among the delegates who had cast their votes for her in a virtual nomination process earlier in August. Cameron Landin ’25, a p...

Day three of the DNC featured a speech from vice presidential nominee Tim Walz after high-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, spoke at the United Center. Here’s what UChicago students and the Institute of Politics (IOP) were up to.

Day Three of the DNC: IOP Holds Youth Votefest, Bengali Students Association Kheyal Protests Day three of the DNC featured a speech from vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after high-profile figures, including former president Bill Clinton and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, took the stage at the United Center. Here’s what UChicago students and the Institute of Politi...

Prominent Democrats, including several affiliated to the University, spoke in support of Kamala Harris at the DNC.

Day Two of the DNC: Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders rally support for Kamala Harris Former President Barack Obama, who taught as a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago’s law school from 1992 to 2004, delivered the keynote speech of day two of the Democratic National Convention, hosted in Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday night. Barack Obama’s speech ended an evening ...

Five members of the Class of 2024 had their degrees withheld during graduation as part of disciplinary proceedings related to pro-Palestine protests on campus. By the beginning of August, all of those students had received their degrees.

Five Students Involved in Pro-Palestine Protests Receive Degrees After Disciplinary Hearings Conclude Five members of the Class of 2024—Youssef Hasweh, Rayna Acha, Kelly Hui, Andrew Basta, and Michelle Ward—had their degrees withheld during graduation as part of disciplinary proceedings related to pro-Palestine protests on campus. By the beginning of August, all of those students had received th...

Early Friday morning, law enforcement evicted Christiana Powell and the three other families living in the building.

Police Forcibly Evict Third-Generation Woodlawn Homeowner and Tenants

The Chicago Department of Transportation’s Clarence Darrow Bridge replacement project raised concerns among community members who hope to conserve and repair the nearly 150 year-old bridge.

Community Members Organize to Preserve Historic Jackson Park Bridge

Members of SEIU Local 73 went on strike for better wages, more affordable insurance, and fairer quotas. The strike lasted six days.

Trades and Supply Chain Workers at UChicago Medicine End Strike One hundred and twenty-five trades and supply chain workers at UChicago Medicine (UCM), represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73, ended their strike on Saturday, July 20, after six days of picketing. SEIU Local 73 had been in negotiations with UCM for more than six months...

The new Via program will allow students to request unlimited free rides in shared vans at night but has faced complaints about long wait times at other universities.

University Announces New Via Rideshare Service to Replace Lyft Program in September

OP-ED: "Despite the urgent threats posed by climate change, crucial actions are continually postponed. The University responds to our demands with a 'yes, but not now' attitude."

Phoenix Sustainability Initiative dissects the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.

Green Ambitions, Gray Realities: The University of Chicago’s 2030 Plan Intro In 2022, the University of Chicago embodied its commitment to halve its emissions by 2030 through the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan: Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to FY2030, commonly known as the 2030 Plan. This plan aims to foster a more sustainable campus through initiatives including dive...

After over six months of stagnant negotiations, SEIU Local 73—which represents 125 building trades and supply chain workers at UChicago Medicine—voted to walk out unless an agreement is reached with UCM.

Trades and Supply Chain Workers at UChicago Medicine Threaten July 14 Strike

David O’Donnell died at the site, and Jeffrey Spyrka received medical attention at the intensive care unit at UCMed. The two ironworkers fell approximately nine stories after scaffolding separated at the structure’s corner during high winds.

Two Ironworkers Fall from UCMed Construction Site, Families Sue Construction Contractors

At least 100 students walked out during the University’s convocation ceremonies on June 1 in protest of the University’s decision to withhold the degrees of five graduating students involved in the pro-Palestine encampment.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Convocation Ceremonies, One Arrested in Confrontation with Police

UCUP is organizing a rally during convocation to protest the University withholding degrees from students currently involved in the “Disciplinary System for Disruptive Conduct.” The students’ cases will not have been resolved before graduation on June 1.

University to Withhold Degrees of Four Students Involved in Pro-Palestine Encampment

The $3.2 million renovation will expand the Chabad House at 5700 South Woodlawn Avenue to offer more programs for Jewish students.

Rohr Chabad Center Breaks Ground on Expansion Project The $3.2 million renovation will expand the Chabad House at 5700 South Woodlawn Avenue to offer more programs for Jewish students.

The Maroon spoke with founder Kris Christian on the company’s mission and first month in operation at UChicago.

New Bookstore Café Aims to Bring Flavor and Charm The Maroon spoke with founder Kris Christian on the company’s mission and first month in operation at UChicago.

At the event, professors debated the extent to which UChicago is or should be democratically influenced by faculty, staff, and students.

Professors Discuss Free Speech at “On University Values” Event Professors Lisa Wedeen, Cathy Cohen, Anton Ford, Gabriel Lear, and Gina Miranda Samuels discussed the role and implementation of the Chicago Principles.

“We’ve designed it to be a dream paleo lab, but also one that’s accessible,” professor Paul Sereno said.

UChicago Unveils New Fossil Lab in Washington Park Headed by professor Paul Sereno, the lab aims to combine paleontology research and education in an accessible way.

“As instructors at the University of Chicago, we object—in the strongest possible terms—to your decision to deploy armed police against a peaceful encampment of our students,” over 275 faculty members write in an open letter to President Alivisatos.

An Open Letter to President Alivisatos Concerning the Encampment and the Kalven Report Dear President Alivisatos, As instructors at the University of Chicago, we object—in the strongest possible terms—to your decision to deploy armed police against a peaceful encampment of our students in the early hours of Tuesday, May 7. We object in particular to the administration’s weaponiz...

Organizers spoke about the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s raid, which cleared the “UChicago Popular University for Gaza” encampment nine days after its inception on April 29.

UCUP Holds Press Conference on Encampment Raid Organizers spoke about the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s raid, which cleared the “UChicago Popular University for Gaza” encampment nine days after its inception on April 29.

The new UGo shuttle-tracking service has both advantages and drawbacks, according to students.

University Replaces Shuttle-Tracking App TransLoc with Passio GO!

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LIVE UPDATES: POLICE RAID QUAD ENCAMPMENT Check back for updates on the events unfolding during UChicago United for Palestine’s encampment on the quad.

Shortly after 4 a.m., UCPD officers entered the quad to clear pro-Palestine encampment.

BREAKING: POLICE RAID QUAD ENCAMPMENT Police began clearing the encampment shortly after 4:30 a.m.

The Maroon brings you Day 8 of live updates from the encampment. Follow along here.

LIVE UPDATES: Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Eighth Day on Quad Check back for updates on the events unfolding during UChicago United for Palestine’s encampment on the quad.

The lack of a robust UCPD presence has been a major departure from the state of the quad since the encampment began on Monday.

UCPD Presence on Quad Reduced as a Precondition for Negotiations with the Encampment When asked to comment, the University referred the Maroon to a statement confirming that substantive negotiations with organizers were ongoing.

Alyssa Hulme, a MAPSS student who has brought her kids to the encampment, says it has been healing for her children “to actually feel like they were doing something to let their voices be heard.”

“She wanted to be there for the kids”: Children at pro-Palestine Encampment Express Solidarity

“One thing should not be lost: these student leaders represent the best of our nation and give me hope in our nation’s future,” Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. writes in an op-ed.

A Message to the Protesters From Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. To the shock of many, demonstrations against the horror in Gaza are spreading across the country, and the young leaders of this movement are found on college campuses across this nation. At a time when the young are portrayed as self-absorbed, materialistic, and addicted to their devices, they are b...

In an email sent to the University community, President Alivisatos highlighted growing concerns over the encampment’s disruption of campus activities.

President Alivisatos: “Encampment Cannot Continue” In an email sent to the University community, Alivisatos highlighted growing concerns over the encampment’s disruption of campus activities.

UCUP's encampment on the main quad has now entered its fifth day. Follow along with the Maroon's live coverage.

LIVE UPDATES: Pro-Palestine Encampment Enters Fifth Day on Quad UChicago United for Palestine (UCUP) launched an encampment on the quad outside of Swift Hall at 10 a.m. on Monday, following in the steps of pro-Palestinian groups at numerous other universities that have set up encampments in recent weeks. This article is being updated as the situation develops. C...

UCUP's encampment on the quad has now entered its fourth day. Follow along with the Maroon's live coverage.
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