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Student Counseling Services relocates to Alumni House

With the new season comes new space for Student Counseling Services (SCS), previously located in a non-handicap-accessible space on the quad. Over the summer, the University relocated SCS to a more...

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U of C study: Loss of scent can indicate death

A team of UChicago doctors and researchers recently published a study suggesting that olfactory dysfunction is a harbinger of death. The team’s two “scents”: Doctors need to pay closer attention to...

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Homecoming banner competition raises issue of house censorship

A semi-nude Dean Boyer was the focal point of Chamberlin House’s 2014 Homecoming Banner. If you don’t remember seeing it, that’s because it was disqualified. The banner was a spoof of Botticelli’s...

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Former negotiator sees extension for Iran talks, but says much work ahead

A former Obama nuclear weapons negotiator said he expects the U.S., Iran, and other negotiating nations to agree to an extension of nuclear talks currently underway as they work towards an agreement....

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UC Berkeley prof discusses racism, economics

Photo: Danilo LinharesU.C. Berkeley law professor Ian Haney-López gives a talk hosted by the Institute of Politics at the Quadrangle Club on Monday evening. The talk was about his book, "Dog Whistle...

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Donald Steiner, leader in insulin research, dies at 84

Photo: UChicago NewsDr. Donald F. Steiner (M.S. '56, M.D. '56), an alumni and former professor of the University of Chicago, passed away on November 11 at the age of 84. Steiner's research on insulin...

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Shuttle accident near Breckinridge

One South shuttle rear-ended another outside of Breckinridge Hall Monday night. The accident took place at 10:19 p.m. on South Blackstone Avenue. The first shuttle had completed its route and was out...

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Yoko Ono collaborates on Sky Landing for Jackson Park

Yoko Ono, artist and widow of the late Beatles member and solo artist John Lennon, has partnered with the not-for-profit organization Project 120 Chicago to revitalize the landscape of Jackson Park....

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Uncommon Fund ready for far-fetched ideas

A meat roast on the quad, a calendar featuring sexy men of UChicago, and a celebration of edible insects. If these endeavors seem uncommon, they are. They were three of the 24 projects, ranging from...

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UChicago Dining plans changes

UChicago Dining has several changes on its plate, ranging from changes in specific café hours next year to the opening of Campus North Dining Commons the following year. According to Richard Mason,...

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Uncommon: Father Pat Lagges

Photo: Peter Tang/The Chicago MaroonFather Patrick Lagges, who serves as the Chaplain at the Calvert House on campus, sat down with the Maroon for an Uncommon interview. Father Patrick Lagges, a...

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Pediatrician shares experience working in medically underserved regions of...

The Central African Republic (CAR) has a population of roughly five million people, yet there are fewer than 300 doctors in the entire country. Yolaine Civil has been working to address this...

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50 sensors to track “The Array of Things” installed across campus

Argonne National Laboratories has partnered with the University and the City of Chicago to create a network of 500 sensors throughout the city to collect data on air quality, noise, and weather. The...

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According to admin survey, UChicago students are satisfied

College students had the opportunity to share their thoughts about UChicago with the administration by completing the Enrolled Student Survey in March. The survey had students reflect on a range of...

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CERN physicist gives talk on metaphysical mystery novella

Tote Hughes (AB’11), returned to campus on Wednesday to read selections from his metaphysical mystery novella, Fountain, at the Seminary Co-Op Bookstore. Hughes answered questions about his literary...

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Bartlett stained glass still in storage after 15 years

Photo: Courtesy of the University of Chicago ChroniclePrior to its conversion into a dining hall, Bartlett featured a colorful display of Ivanhoe stained glass windows, which was placed into storage in...

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Obama Foundation officially announces South Side library

The Barack Obama Foundation announced on Tuesday that the Barack Obama Presidential Center will be located on the South Side of Chicago. In the coming months, the Foundation will choose either Jackson...

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Sanders breaks from campaign trail, returns to UChicago

Photo: Courtesy of the Institute of PoliticsLast Monday, Bernie Sanders delivered a speech in Rockefeller Chapel to an audience of over 1800 people. Bernie Sanders (A.B. ‘64), Democratic candidate for...

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Major Activities Board announces fall show lineup

Cloud Nothings and How To Dress Well will perform at the Major Activities Board (MAB)’s Fall Show, according to a MAB statement released Monday night at 9 p.m. The show will be held on November 21 at 8...

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University Defends against Denial of Service Attack on Virtual Private Network

An unknown group or individual attacked a service that provides secure access to resources on the University’s network for off-campus users on Wednesday evening. The attack affected the University’s...

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2016 College Council Candidate Profiles

Louisa Richardson-Deppe, Class of 2017 Campus Climate: Campus climate is not ideal: UChicago doesn’t effectively support many students, including (but not limited to) LGBTQ students, non-white...

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