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00:06:36

Film Historian Speaks at Annual MLK Celebration,...

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2026/02/09

The Maroon recaps the top stories from the week.Film historian Jaqueline Stewart spoke on the power of media at the University’s annual MLK celebration. At I-House, candidates in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Democratic Senator Dick Durbin debated policy objectives and “dark money” campaign funding. Featuring: Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin Edited: Aubrey Barb

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00:05:51

The Maroon Weekly: My.UChicago Data Breach,...

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2026/02/02

The Maroon has the top stories from the week.A data breach in the my.UChicago portal may have allowed users unauthorized access to personal information. Political science professor John Mearsheimer packed the room for his talk on the U.S.–Venezuela relations in the aftermath of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ousting. Featuring: Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin Edited by: Aubrey Barb

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00:10:24

The Maroon Weekly: AI at ISAC’s New Data Research...

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2026/01/26

The Maroon has the top stories from the week.The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) launched a new data research center that uses artificial intelligence to aid researchers. A South Side legal aid clinic for immigrants is adapting amid heightened ICE presence; reporter Celeste Alcalay discusses how organizers say their work has changed. Featuring: Aubrey Barb, Amber Lin, and Celeste Alcalay Edited by: Aubrey Barb

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00:08:07

The Maroon Weekly: Officers Detain Man in Hyde Park,...

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2026/01/19

Reporters Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin interrupt coverage to share sad news. Fourth-year student Joyce Qi passed away in an "automobile accident" early on the morning of January 18, Dean of the College Melina Hale wrote in an email to students. The email invited students to "gather, connect with others in our community, and honor Joyce’s memory" at Bond Chapel on Monday, January 19, between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The top news stories from the week: A man was detained in Hyde Park on

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00:05:35

The Maroon Weekly: Kuvia Returns, UChicago...

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2026/01/12

The winter festival Kuvia, a beloved campus tradition, returns this week for the first time since 2024. At the eighth annual Chicago Quantum Summit, two University researchers received awards for their work in the field of quantum computing. And, back in November, the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality hosted a so-called Performative Male Contest, joining the viral internet trend and opening up discussions about gender as a social construct.Featuring and edited by: Aubrey Barb

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00:04:48

The Maroon Weekly: Vigil for UChicago Dining...

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2026/01/06

Maroon reporter Aubrey Barb has an update on the latest news, as students return from winter break. The Organization of Black Students held a vigil for Keith Butler, a cook who worked at Bartlett Dining Commons. Businessman Thomas Pritzker and New York Times columnist David Brooks appear in new photographs released by the Epstein estate. Also, university administrators remain cautiously optimistic about future reductions to the budget deficit. Featuring and edited by: Aubrey Barb

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00:10:28

The Maroon Weekly, E118

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2024/04/16

On Episode 118, Greg and Jake are joined in the studio by Tiffany, a second-year who is joining the section. She tells us about the new contract that Facilities Services workers reached with the University. We also discuss the venture funding won by event-planning app Lynkr and the Microsoft Outlook outage that affected university students. Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Tiffany Li, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

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00:30:38

Special Series: Undergraduate Student Government, E1

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2024/04/02

On the first episode of a new mini-series covering Undergraduate Student Government (USG) here on campus, Jake talks to USG President Jefferson Lind about his experience in the role. They discuss upcoming changes to the Lyft program, the University's financial malaise, and diminishing RSO funding, as well as how USG fits into that puzzle. Host: Jake Zucker. Guest: Jefferson Lind. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

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00:12:45

The Maroon Weekly, E117

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2024/03/29

On Episode 117, Celeste shares her insights into new agreements reached between the administration and nurses and graduate students, averting multiple potential strikes. We also discuss a recent settlement that the University reached and the attempts of the Chicago White Sox brass to use public money to fund a new stadium. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!

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00:20:22

The Maroon Weekly, E116

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2024/03/19

On Episode 116, Greg and Jake discuss cultural issues facing the cross country team, more perspectives on University finances, and a recent Maroon piece analyzing the political contributions of faculty. Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!

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00:31:15

The Maroon Weekly, E115

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2024/02/15

On Episode 115, a couple new voices join us in the studio. Michael Plunkett, Lead Developer for the Maroon's Data section, told us about the work he did to create a map that updates every day with crime data in and around Hyde Park. And Henry gave us a report on the University's plans to address their budget deficit; we also hear reports on a planned grad student strike, how cost-cutting measures have already led to University employees losing their jobs, an update on the Botany Pond, and

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00:25:24

The Maroon Weekly, E114

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2024/02/09

On Episode 114, we are joined by recent alumnus and former Podcast section member Carter Beckstein! We hear from him about what he's been up to since graduation, and we discuss labor issues with the UCMed, Chicago's Restaurant Week, Study Abroad, and, of course, the financial issues facing the university. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, and Jake Zucker. Guest: Carter Beckstein. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

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00:30:18

The Maroon Weekly, E113

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2024/01/13

On Episode 113, we discuss the now-infamous Moongate and the impact that Sidechat has on campus. We also chart the discourse around University's finances, as seen in the Maroon's Viewpoints section, and talk about the arrests of students who were protesting on behalf of Palestine by conducting a sit-in at the University's admissions office. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, William Kimani, Kentaro Mathis, and Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

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01:00:47

Special Report: Interviews with Pro-Israeli and...

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2023/11/10

The following is a series of audios recorded on the main quad of the University of Chicago on Thursday, October 19, 2023. It features interviews with pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli community members demonstrating at around 12 p.m. It also features an interview with Maroon News reporter Emma Janssen recorded on November 9, who attended and reported on the rallies. The rally was organized by a collection of UChicago Jewish organizations, including Law Students for Israel, the Jewish Business Student

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00:32:38

The Maroon Weekly, E112

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2023/11/06

On Episode 112, we share an exclusive report on the University's precarious financial position and consider its implications for the future. We also discuss conspiracy theories about recent cuts to the Lyft program and the University's property investments, attempt to remember what USG actually does, and give an update on activism happening around campus. Welcome to the branch, Kentaro! Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy Featuring: Jake Zucker, Celeste Alcalay, Kentaro Mathis, and Gregory Caesar Edited

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00:16:35

The Maroon Weekly, E111

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2023/11/03

Cops and robbers, (yet) another political rally, and more updates on the latest happenings on campus on Episode 111. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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00:18:53

The Maroon Weekly, E110

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2023/10/25

It's been an...eventful week on campus, to say the least. Hear about our encounters with pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protestors, a new spate of robberies in Hyde Park, and a flyover by the Air Force on Episode 110 of The Weekly. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Celeste Alcalay Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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00:23:34

The Maroon Weekly, E109

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2023/10/09

Hear about the University's newest initiatives for freedom of expression, Hyde Park migrant crisis tension, and a new local green space on the latest episode of the Weekly. Welcome Erica, Sofia, Celeste, and Melanie to the branch! Hosted by: Gregory Caesar Featuring: William Kimani, Erica Cai, Sofia Castro, and Celeste Alcalay

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00:12:03

The Maroon Weekly, E108

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2023/10/02

We're back! On the first Weekly episode of the 2023–24 academic year, Greg and Jake give their hot takes on UChicago's latest ranking, changes to the University's Lyft program, and a burgeoning racket sport. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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00:41:18

O-Week Podcast, 2023

Chicago Maroon: News ·

2023/09/08

Welcome (back) to campus! On the 2023 O-Week podcast, Jake, Pravan, and Greg offer advice to first-years adjusting to UChicago life and reflect on their past two years in the College. They're joined by alumnus Carter Beckstein, Lead Podcasts Editor from 2022–2023, who offers insight into life after UChicago. Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy, and Gregory Caesar Featuring: Carter Beckstein Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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