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TABLE OF CONTENTS P. 3A

University Basics

P. 9B

A History Lesson • Alumni to First-Years • Traditions • Campus Dining • Hyde Park Eats • Student Government • While You Were Writing Your Uncommon Essay... • Campus North • Admin P. 11A

The Core • Study Abroad • Managing Money • Libraries • Majors • Professors & Grad Students • Bookstores P. 17B

Campus Culture

Work it Out

Athletics History • Athletic Facilities • Intramural/Club Sports • Varsity Athletics • Chicago Pro Sports Primer

Politics & Activism • Greek Life • Diversity & Identity • Beyond the College • Spiritual Life • Community Service • Academic Teams P. 1C P. 15A

Get Schooled

Welcome Class of 2020

South Side & Chicago

UChicago/Hyde Park History • South Side • Chicago Politics • Chicago Neighborhoods • Chicago Transportation • Chicago Dining P. 1B

Arts & Crafts

Campus Art + Around Town • Campus Music + Around Town • Campus Theater + Around Town • Campus Film + Around Town • Campus Dance • Campus Print • Campus Annual

Letter From the Editors The student newspaper of the University of Chicago since 1892.

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MAGGIE LOUGHRAN & FORREST SILL Managing Editor

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Dear First-years, How about another welcome letter? Welcome to your new home, the University of Chicago. It might be a little while before you think of it as home (if our experience is any indicator, you’re probably overwhelmed and even a little scared), but before you know it you’ll be sipping milkshakes at the Med, spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about caves, and making the Wednesday-night pilgrimage from the Reg to Bar Night. Over the next four years you will have the opportunity to leave your mark on these hallowed halls, which Bernie Sanders, Philip Glass, David Brooks, and many others have walked before you. Don’t let their big shoes intimidate you; be inspired to fill them. Let THE MAROON help you decide how you’re going to get started. Maybe you’ll find a social justice issue you’re passionate about, or maybe you’ll run for College Council or join Model UN. Maybe you’ll sign up for yoga or the University Symphony Orchestra. Maybe you’ll even write for THE MAROON ;) We’re passing down everything you need to know—and might not have gotten from admissions office pamphlets—about the University and its surrounding neighborhood to help you navigate your first few weeks on the ground at UChicago. Leaf through this special O-Week edition and, once you’ve gotten your bearings, put our articles to the test. Go out and enjoy your O-Week, letting no opportunity pass you by. UChicago Love,

Maggie Loughran and Forrest Sill Editors-in-Chief, THE CHICAGO MAROON

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UNIVERSITY BASICS

COURTESY OF STEPHEN MORELAND

A HISTORY LESSON The history of the University of Chi- torical contests. These contests were nocago is relatively short for an elite re- toriously cutthroat, with one disgruntled search institution, but the University’s senior going so far as to hold a trustee history is crowded with new discoveries member at gunpoint for not giving him and academic innovation. While you’ve fi rst place. Notwithstanding the vitality no doubt heard of achievements like the of these oratorical contests, the univerfi rst sustained nuclear reaction and the sity could not keep itself afloat and shutlarge number of Nobel prize–winning tered its doors in 1886. In 1890, after much petitioning on economists, what’s truly astounding is how the University has equaled other in- the part of University Trustees Thomas stitutions’ accomplishments and prestige Goodspeed and Frederick Gates, John Rockefeller donated the funds to create in a fraction of the time. The University was officially founded the new University of Chicago. The presiin 1890, although its origins date back dent was visionary William Rainey Harpeven further. Here, the idiom “know your er, a serious scholar of the classical and past so that you may build your future” Semitic languages, who came to the Uniis perhaps more applicable than at any versity from a Baptist seminary by way other university. Why? In contrast to of Yale. Although Rockefeller and others peer institutions, which were founded as were determined to make this university either entirely secular public land grant a Baptist one, Harper decided to take a colleges or predominantly religious pri- different route—following “the German vate seminaries, our university was model.” Historically, a German research founded as a German research institu- institution is a place where knowledge is tion with Baptist oil money. That meant pursued for its own sake and where those religious funds for secular scholarship; a pursuing it have the freedom to follow it revolutionary concept. This, coupled with to whatever conclusion. And thus we enter the second epoch the many great minds that have passed through our gray citadel, has led to a of the University: the school spirit days. history of ferocious debate about what Notwithstanding Harper’s sobriety, he a preeminent Midwestern institution allowed and even encouraged social organizations like fraternities and sports should look like. Dean of the College John Boyer, in teams to set up shop on campus. Harper his newly published book, The Universi- went so far as to hope that if his son did ty of Chicago: A History, breaks the his- join a Greek organization, that it would tory of the University’s administration be “the Alpha Delts” (Bar Night has nevinto six distinct epochs. The history of er meant so much). He also was a large the student body can perhaps be divid- supporter of the University’s football ed into five epochs—five distinct phases program, and became, in Robert Lester’s in which the culture of the University’s words, an “evangelist of the gridiron goscampus has adopted a specific tone. pel.” He defended the coach, Amos Alonzo What has remained constant across all Stagg, from faculty members who wanted of these periods for the student body is, to see their students hitting the books perhaps unsurprisingly, its intense ac- instead of each other. The University of ademicism. Chicago’s athleticism peaked long afSo let’s start in the beginning. The ter Harper’s tenure came to a close, in fi rst epoch was one of pure, hardcore ac- 1935 when Jay Berwanger won the fi rst ademics at the “Old” University of Chica- Heisman Trophy. go. In 1857 Stephen A. Douglas, of LinSix years before this momentous occoln–Douglas debate fame, founded an casion, however, the young Robert Mayinstitution called University of Chicago nard Hutchins was elected president of in what is now Brownsville. He created it the University. At this point, we see the as a Baptist institution to honor his dead University enter its most radical phase. wife. In this era a competitive intellectu- Almost immediately after Hutchins came al culture was nothing short of rampant. into office he started making changes. He Social life revolved around student ora- reorganized the University into four re-

search divisions plus a college of liberal arts. He then implemented the “New Plan,” which would provide general education for all students and eliminate grades (the New Plan evolved into our Core, but unfortunately the grades are back). At the same time students became more ideologically left, inviting members of the Communist Party to speak on campus. Stagg also agreed to allow a socialist-sponsored Counter Olympics—the International Workers Athletic Meet—to be staged on the field bearing his name. Hutchins was compelled to defend both the students and Stagg from the attacks of angry alumni. In the late ’40s, Hutchins’ radical nature and his defense of the radicals on his campus set in motion an era of radicalism that lasted until the late ’60s. The most notable alumni of this era are famed organizing theorist Saul Alinsky (Ph.B. ‘30) and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (A.B. ‘64). The next era is characterized by an intense, if not Spartan, emphasis on academics. Symbolically, this era is recognized by the building of Regenstein Library on top of what was once Stagg Field. This was UChicago in the ’80s. People came to school here then because they really wanted to learn things. The depressed attitude that characterized this period at the school left alumni saying that although they received a fi rstrate education, they wouldn’t want to send their children here. Then President of the College Donald Levine responded to this by instituting now long-time University traditions like Kuvia and parents visiting weekend in the fall. Fast-forward a few more years and we are at where we are now. Dorm-building has resumed and satellite dorms are shuttered to center undergraduates on campus. The University is becoming increasingly pre-professional with an emphasis on expanding post-graduation opportunities for students. A new relationship with the city has allowed the University to launch large-scale projects in the surrounding neighborhoods. It’s an exciting time to be a UChicago student. —Isaac Easton

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ALUMNI TO FIRST-YEARS:

YOU CAN’T LEAVE THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WITHOUT…

Matt Maloney (S.M. ’00, M.B.A. ’10) co-founded GrubHub and serves as CEO of GrubHub and Seamless, which merged in 2013. In 2006, GrubHub won the Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge at the Booth School’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

“ Having pulled en ough all-nighters to equal a February in a leap year.”

“Visiting Manny’s on Roosevelt Road, the best deli on the South Side. I’ve been going there for decades to clog my arteries and clear my mind.”

“Visiting the Osaka Garden on the wooded island of Jackson Park. It is now closed for renewal but this historic and authentic Japanese garden, which was left over from the Chicago World’s Fair, is one of the most tranquil places in all of Chicago—perfect for post-exam renewal.”

David Axelrod (A.B. ’76) is the director of the Institute of Politics. He hosts a political podcast called The Axe Files and contributes to CNN as a senior political commentator. He formerly served as senior adviser to President Obama. John Boyer (Ph.D. ’75)

Joe Mansueto (A.B. ’78, M.B.A. ’80)

“Seeing the Chicago skyline as the sun is setting at dusk from the front steps of the Adler Planetarium—it is one the most beautiful skylines of any great city in the world.”

“Ice skating on the Midway on a late Sunday afternoon with the snow falling and sun setting.”

John Boyer (Ph.D. ’75) has served as dean of the college since 1992. A house in North is named in his honor. You received his monograph along with the now-infamous letter from Dean Ellison. He’s been meme’d—See: Dun Boyir.

David Axelrod (A.B. ’76)

Douglas Ginsburg (J.D. ’73) was appointed by President R onald R eagan to the U. S. Supreme Court in 1986. He withdrew his name from consideration amid controversy over his use of marijuana in the ’60s and ’70s. Ginsburg is currently a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He served as Chief Judge from 2001 to 2008.

Joe Mansueto (A .B. ’ 78 , M.B.A. ’80) is the billionaire CEO of Morningstar, Inc., a Chicago-based investment research firm. Joe and his wife Rika Mansueto donated $25 million to support the construction of Mansueto Library.

Matt Maloney (S.M. ’00, M.B.A. ’10)

Douglas Ginsburg (J.D. ’73)

TRADITIONS Scav You know what Scav is. You have presumably received at least one promotional brochure during the admissions process that mentioned it. You may have read the 2012 New Yorker article profiling the hunt. It held the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest scavenger hunt for three years until 2014. Depending on your team alleg iance, which is typically composed of houses banded together, Scav is either the Super Bowl of collective effervescence or a blip on your radar. Hard-core Scavvies are known to forgo classes, sleep, and food in pursuit of victory and eternal glory. For the rest of the student body, abnormal sleeping and eating patterns continue as usual. Breaking down the quarter week by week Welcome to the quarter system. Each quarter is 10 weeks. The end of 10th week is reading period. Finals are technically 11th week. Your whole life for the next four years is going to be organized around whichever week it is in the quarter (first week, second week, third week, etc.). There is no scientific or empirical proof that certain weeks are universally more difficult, but that shouldn’t stop you from using the blanket excuse and/or gripe, “Ughh, X week.” We understand X week is always the hardest, even if last week was previously the hardest. Bar Night Wednesday nights in the Alpha Delt basement. Buy drinks for less than $5, see random people from your Hum class, spend the rest of the night double-shampooing your hair to get rid of the smell of cigarettes. Ah, the sweet nostalgic stench of post-adolescence! Overheard at Bar Night: “Was that

my TA?” Shake Day Legend has it that Einstein Bros. Bagels could move into the Reynolds Club only on the condition that they sold one dollar milkshakes each week, a tradition established in the prior coffee shop. Years of inflation later, there’s consistently a line of students stretching out the door every Wednesday— more commonly referred to as Shake Day. Spending all day at the Reg, checking Facebook and getting coffee at Ex Libris Ah yes, the Reg, the towering, brutalist library that serves as both a prison and a hub. Everyone goes to the Reg planning to study, and most, when asked, will claim to have been studying. But it’s a rare specimen that spends all day at the Reg (as you will hear endlessly) actually studying. And after repeatedly refreshing your Facebook and Twitter feeds and watching a couple of YouTube clips, you really need to get a coffee to hunker down and bust through some pages. Hey, you spent all day at the Reg—you deserve it! See you tomorrow on the third floor! Falling asleep in the Harper reading room armchairs It happens to the best of us. You just wanted to sit in a comfortable chair for a few minutes to catch up on your reading. You know, to give your eyes a break from your laptop. You just took your shoes off because, hey, it’s eighth week (see: “Breaking down the quarter week by week”), and we’re all pretty cozy by eighth week. Kuviasungnerk/Kangeiko (Kuvia) Still not pumped for winter? COUP

ZOE KAISER | CHICAGO MAROON is here to help! Second week of winter quarter is the weeklong festival Kuviasungnerk, which is named after the Inuit word for the pursuit of happiness. Every morning during Kuvia, students meet at 6 a.m. in Henry Crown Field House for Kangeiko, which is named after the tradition in karate to exercise during the coldest time of the year, but is in reality mostly yoga and dancing followed by bagels and regret. The last morning of Kangeiko concludes with a walk to the Point and a celebratory free T-shirt for everyone who made it out every morning. Free T-shirts validate all struggles in college. Stepping on the seal At some point during the admissions tour, the tour guide stopped to show you the gold University seal on the floor at the entrance to Reynolds Club. Legend goes that if you step on the seal, you won’t graduate in four years. While it might seem annoying to avoid the seal at first, you’ll soon find yourself snick-

ering at the hundreds of prospective students who step on the seal during their tours, dooming their fate at the University. Spoiler alert: The tradition was started by faculty who didn’t want students to wear away the engraving. Latke-Hamentaschen Debate For one evening during each of the last 66 years, some of the University’s most brilliant faculty have come together to debate the universe’s fundamental question: Which is the superior food, the latke or the hamentaschen? Those who have debated the merits of the traditional Jewish potato pancakes and cookies have ranged from professors who went on to be top advisors to President Barack Obama to philosophers to biologists. Overheard at the L atke-Hamentaschen debate: “True philosophy leads to the latke.” Summer Breeze Continued on page 10

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CAMPUS DINING This year, fi rst-years are entering a new era of dining for UChicago and Hyde Park. Beginning with on-campus changes, students’ bond with their dining halls has been put to the test. On the other hand, the addition of some new Hyde Park restaurants—amid the closing of a few others (sorry, Packed and Clarke’s)— now allows students to fi nd new options to satisfy their appetites. Most UChicago students were accustomed to the “love/hate” relationship they once had with Aramark, UChicago Dining’s previous food service provider. It’s obvious that students enjoy eating at the dining halls with their friends, classmates, and fellow housemates. However, it’s also obvious that between the food quality and the past five failed health inspections, Aramark at times left us wondering if it would be better to avoid the dining halls altogether. With so many factors floating in the air, the University decided to break off its 27-year relationship with Aramark last April and instead establish a new contract with Bon Appétit Management Company. So far, University members have stated that the meal quality has already improved, not to mention that we get to dine on fi ne china (just don’t break/take anything). We can also now take fruit out of the dining halls for later consumption! But the question still stands: will Aramark’s absence make our hearts grow fonder? Only our taste buds and time will tell. In addition to the change in food providers, the University built a new dining hall, Baker Dining Commons, to accompany Campus North and replace the legendary Pierce Dining Hall. That brings the University back to having three dining halls after three years! Again, we’ll have to see what happens. Before the construction of the Baker Dining Hall, students on the northern side of the campus drifted toward Bartlett Dining Hall, which is located beside Regenstein Library and across the street from Reynolds Club and the main quad. Students on the southern

sign and layout of the three dining halls will be considerations. Do you prefer to eat surrounded by fancy décor? Then Cathey, known for its captivating Hogwartsian style, or Baker, for its modern appeal, might be your pick. Want to be alone for a bit? Then perhaps the individual tables that flank the larger house tables at Bartlett are for you. What about house culture? Well, that depends on where your house table is located. It is encouraged that firstyears begin their foray into the UChicago dining experience with their fellow housemates. There’s strength in numbers! From there, you can figure out what works for you and what doesn’t. Here are some other things you should know: 1. It’s all about the bressert Combining breakfast and dessert items can lead to an exciting dessert or a sugary start to your day. Put a cookie in the waffle machine with some waffle batter and you get a wookie. Replace sprinkles with cereal for your ice cream topping. 2. Microwaves and toasters can perform miracles You’d be surprised how much better food tastes when it’s piping hot. Put your pita bread and chocolate chip cookies through the microwave or toaster oven. 3. Waffle machines, too During fourth meal, you can put tater tots in the waffle machines to make a potato waffle. It’s what some experts call genius. 4. Fourth meal is the best meal Starting on the second week of each quarter and ending on the Thursday before Reading Period, one of the dining halls will open on Monday to Thursday, from 9 p.m. to midnight for Fourth Meal, with Cathey being the fi rst location for the fall quarter. Options for Fourth Meal often include pizza, pasta, greasy mozzarella sticks, curly fries, ice cream, waffles, and other late night staples. Every once

GREG ROSS | CHICAGO MAROON side usually dine at the Arley D. Cathey Dining Hall, or Cathey/South Dining Hall. Perhaps now the dining halls won’t be as cozy as before, with more students dispersing themselves among the three options…or Baker Dining Commons will become the epitome of University dining halls, simply because it’s the new dining hall on the block, quite literally. #youcantsitwithus As a first-year, you have the Unlimited Meal Plan, which gives you as many meal swipes as you need to satisfy your hunger/ anger/hanger?—believe me, such an emotion exists. So cost isn’t one of those factors, although you may feel compelled to eat until you can’t eat anymore to get your money’s worth. For some students, the de-

in a while, food will even be catered from a local Hyde Park restaurant. 5. Burrito Tuesdays are a must I don’t care if I have class or if the lines are long. I’m getting that burrito. #priorities On-Campus Café Options Aside from the dining halls, there are plenty of other places where you can purchase food on campus. The great thing about all of these conveniently located places is that each of them has maintained its own identity. The most important thing to remember is that Maroon Dollars can take you a long way. If you’re tired of eat-

GREG ROSS | CHICAGO MAROON ing in the dining hall, you can use the 100 Maroon Dollars that come with your Unlimited Meal Plan at most places. The Unlimited Meal Plan will also provide you with three meal exchanges, which are essentially preset meals in which you do not have to pay for anything. Whether you’re in the need for some coffee and company or some alone time with good music, these on-campus spots fit the bill. Maroon Dollar Shops

If you want to relax in between classes, eat lunch, or meet up with friends, then you’ll want to plant yourself at Hallowed Grounds. This extremely popular, student-run shop also sells coffee and food, but what makes it different from others are the worn yet comfy couches near the microwaves and several billiard tables lined up near the entrance, tempting you to drop your bags and show off your best skills. Get a taste for the mellow atmosphere with great music on your next trip to the Reynolds Club.

Maroon Market (aka Bart Mart) and Midway Market Harper Café and Cobb Café Bartlett Dining Hall, first floor; Gran- Third floor of Harper Library; basement ville-Grossman Residence Hall, basement of Cobb Hall 5640 South University Avenue and 6031 1116 East 59th Street, 5811–27 South Ellis South Ellis Avenue, respectively Avenue Every UChicago student makes a These student-run cafés are located quick stop at either one or both of these in buildings where you’ll have class. I mini marts during the year. These shops highly recommend these stops for quick have everything, from an array of Ari- breakfasts and wonderful music seleczona Iced Teas to a candy corner for all tions, from indie rock, to classical, to rap. your late-night cravings. You’ll find a In terms of food, Harper has amazing decent sandwich there if you’re running donuts (as in, defi nitely breakfast approlate to class. The go-to section: the iconic priate) and Cobb has gigantic bagels and ice-cream freezer, where no one can ever affordable lunches from Thai 55 and The decide between purchasing Ben & Jerry’s Snail. Find the one that strikes your fanor Talenti. Save yourself the agony and cy and espresso your greatest ideas there! just get both! Einstein Brothers Bagels Hutchinson Commons First floor of Reynolds Club 5706 South University Avenue 5706 South University Avenue In a small corridor inside the ReynAnother appropriately-named campus olds Club, north of the main seating is option for smarties who—you guessed Hutchinson Commons, often referred to it—also love bagels. Einstein Bros. has as “Hutch,” where you’ll find most of the bagels, omelets, cream cheeses, coffee, hot lunches you can purchase with either and fruit cups. Lines form at exactly two Maroon Dollars or meal exchanges. This times: breakfast and dollar milkshake year, Bon Appétit’s transition also brought Wednesdays. Don’t miss out on the Oreo about a slate of new restaurants. Hutch cookie crumb toppings and all the serennow sells food from Noodles, Flat Iron dipitous meetings you’ll encounter with Grill, Taqueria, Saffron, and Pizza Paz- classmates while waiting in line for a za. Subway, Qdoba, and Papa John’s Pizza shake. will no longer be offered. Grab a burrito bowl or hot noodles before stepping out Barnes & Noble Bookstore Café into the adjoining dining area to eat with 970 East 58th Street the University’s past presidents, whose Take a break from shopping to sip on portraits hang on the walls in a panopti- your drink of choice and munch on a snack con-like fashion. from the University’s very own Barnes & Noble. Seats also fi ll quickly here, so I’d Ex Libris recommend beating the afternoon rush. First floor of Regenstein Library If you plan on shopping, get all the latest 1100 East 57th Street deals before they expire! You’ll probably Looking for the right study snack? get tons of free stuff for yourself at the beThen look no further than one of the most ginning of the year, but your family will popular student-run spots on campus. Ex also want keepsakes for themselves. Libris, aptly named for being situated in a place full of scholars who are buried in Smart Café their books, offers a variety of caffeinated Smart Museum drinks, pastries, and light lunches. Seats 5550 South Greenwood Avenue This open-spaced venue will bring out fill up quickly, especially during Reading Period, so get there early if you want to your inner artist. After recharging yourchill out on a comfy leather couch for the self on a comfy, brightly colored chair with some coffee and a giant scone, take day! a look inside the museum to get ideas for your art project, or simply to marvel at Hallowed Grounds Second floor of Reynolds Club; follow the that talents of humanity. You might also purchase your next gift at the gift shop strains of music and scents of coffee 5706 South University Avenue Continued on page 10

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HYDE PARK EATS The dining halls are always there for you—except Saturday nights when they’re closed. Or at 2 a.m. when you’re fi nally done with that problem set. Or when you’re just plain sick of them. But don’t worry—Hyde Park isn’t short on restaurants and food. Here are some places to try:

a lot of options. Lines can get long and meals can get pricey, but it might be worth the late-to-class run. Follow @ uchiNOMgo on Twitter to know who’s where when. Casual: A step up from the order-at-thecounter spots, these are good options for Saturday night dining with housemates and friends, or even for a date.

you’ll take your parents when they visit; the place you’ll take your kids when you make them tour campus. Usually referred to as “The Med,” this is where students eat—breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to visit the café and bakery next door for sandwiches, pastries, and coffee—the Medici Mocha has a scoop of chocolate ice cream in it, just saying. As closing hours approach, baked goods start to go for one dollar, so stop by on your way home from the Reg for dessert.

fancy fireplaces and stuff. If you like live music, try Chant, an Asian fusion restaurant, or The Promontory, a New American place, both on 53rd Street. Try European fi ne dining at Piccolo Mondo for Italian food across from the Museum of Science and Industry, or La Petite Folie, a Michelin Guide recommended French restaurant in the Hyde Park Shopping Center (with Treasure Island and Walgreen’s). If you’re really looking to burn some cash, head to A10 on 53rd for French and Italian food, and a killer brunch.

Cheap and Fast: Get full on a college student’s budget and schedule. Hyde Park has the fast food staples: Chipotle, McDonald’s, The Snail Thai Cuisine Salonica Five Guys, Jimmy John’s, and Domino’s 1649 East 55th Street, (773) 667-5423 Or just “Snail.” There are three Thai 1440 East 57th Street, (773) 752-3899 are some (there’s even a Native Foods on A favorite of Dean Boyer’s (uncon- Groceries: 53rd Street)—but if you’re looking for restaurants nearly next door on 55th Prefer to stay in and cook for yoursomething more unique, try these places. Street, but Snail sticks out. Maybe it’s fi rmed rumor), Salonica is a cozy Greek the festive seasonal window decor, but diner that serves breakfast all day. Close self? No problem, just pick up what you then again, it’s probably the irresistible enough to walk, but far away enough need at one of Hyde Park’s grocery stores. Harold’s Chicken Shack #14 Pad Thai and curry fried rice. Order a that it feels special. A great place for 1208 East 53rd Street, (773) 752-9260 Near and dear to every UChicago stu- Thai iced coffee to get a caffeine fi x and that rare unburdened Sunday morning Treasure Island dent’s heart—like, literally in their ar- sugar high in one go—then fi nish that when you can brunch without reading 1526 East 55th Street, (773) 358-6400 Treasure Island is defi nitely on the between bites. teries—is the southern-style fried chick- Hum paper. pricier side, but as “America’s Most Euen served at Harold’s. Treat yourself to ropean Supermarket” it does have a lot of Fabiana’s Bakery a Kanye-approved half dark with fries, The Nile 5655 South University Avenue (Inside specialty and imported items you won’t white bread, and coleslaw for under five 1162 East 55th Street, (773) 324-9499 be able to fi nd elsewhere. The only true Mediterranean food comes in big University Church) dollars. Harold’s won’t break the bank— The highly sought-after Fabiana’s supermarket nearby, you’ll end up here especially because you get a discount servings here, so just come hungry—because there’s no way you’ll be able to skip Bakery opened last September and offers a lot over the years. with your student ID. the hummus appetizer or the baklava a variety of food and beverages, includdessert. ing pizza, sandwiches, coffee, and tea. Hyde Park Produce Valois Perhaps the most popular items, however, 1226 East 53rd Street, (773) 324-7100 1518 East 53rd Street, (773) 667-0647 are the pastries and baked goods. President Obama himself endorses Noodles Etc. A little on the small side, Hyde Park Valois (that’s pronounced Vah-loyz), a 1333 East 57th Street, (773) 684-2801 Produce has good prices on fresh procafeteria-style breakfast spot where you Not to be confused with Noodles and Giordano’s duce, as well as less satisfactory prices can “see your food” (and smell it, mmm). Co., this is a Pan-Asian restaurant for 5311 South Blackstone Avenue, (773) 947- on other goods, like organic meats and Cure a hangover with a giant omelet or a all your noodle, rice, soup, and dumpling 0200 gluten-free microwaveable waffles. The Are you from New York? Are you in-between of supermarket Treasure Isstack of pancakes. Be prepared to stand needs. going to be a snob all year about thin land and hipster paradise Open Produce, in a line that stretches to the door if it’s crust pizza? Why don’t you head on over HPP is a good stop for buying local and a weekend, and don’t forget it’s cash only. Pho 55 1611 East 55th Street, (773) 363-1515 to Giordano’s? Rest assured, you’re going fresh. Pho 55, unsurprisingly, offers (among to want to pick up that third, maybe even Rajun Cajun other things) pho, the delicious Vietnam- fourth piece of deep dish, but restrain Open Produce 1459 East 53rd Street, (773) 955-1145 This is your only Hyde Park option ese noodle soup. This does a great job yourself—you have to save room to eat 1635 East 55th Street, (773) 496-4327 for Indian food, but even without the il- of warming you up on a cold winter (or your words. The frankly inappropriate A teeny tiny grocery, Open Produce lusion of choice, it still hits the spot. The fall or spring) day—and at a decent price, amount of cheese piled on a deliciously is so named because it stays open until 2 buttery crust takes about 40 minutes to a.m. Perfect for students who fi nd themrestaurant is tiny, but the portions are too. cook, so either order ahead or bring your selves craving fresh fruits and veggies, generous and reasonably priced. Sosc reading along. a Mexican Coke, or a variety of snack Kikuya, The Sit Down, and Shinju Z&H Market Cafe items in the wee hours of the morning. 1601 East 55th Street, (773) 667-3727 Cemitas Puebla 1323 East 57th Street, (773) 538-7372 1312 East 53rd Street, (773) 324-3700 1321 East 57th Street Sort of a grocery store, but mostly a 1375 East 53rd Street, (773) 966-6669 Whole Foods One of Hyde Park’s newest restau- 5118 South Lake Park Avenue sandwich shop. Good for a quick bite on These are your sushi options in Hyde the way to class, or drop by for a taco or Park, and each has its merits. Kikuya rants—this family-owned Mexican sandIt’s a bit of a walk from campus, but egg sandwich. In pleasant weather, check has high-quality sushi as well as non- wich shop and taqueria serves cemitas there’s now a Whole Foods in Hyde Park. out their outdoor patio behind the shop. fi sh items like noodles and gyoza; The on sesame seed bread with chipotle pep- This location, which is smaller than most Sit Down has sushi and pizza and a stu- per, Oaxacan cheese, avocado, and a thin others in the chain, has been open since Food Trucks: dent discount—but Shinju has all-you- cut of breaded meat. A basic cemita costs June. Check out University and Ellis be- can-eat sushi for $20. Know your needs $8, and tacos run between $3 and $4. tween 57th Street and 59th Street on and fi nd your place. —Kayleigh Voss For the big spenders: weekdays for a plethora of food trucks for Updated by Maroon Staff Special occasion? Rich relative in breakfast and lunch—from Piko Street’s Medici on 57th town? 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STUDENT GOVERNMENT With a budget of over $2.2 million and the power to beckon the attention of the administration to undergraduate and graduate student concerns, Student Government (SG) is one of the most powerful and controversial student-led groups on campus. As illustrated by a steady increase in voter turnout, it is evident that more students are becoming involved with the electoral process. Last spring, 3,969 students cast their ballots, a significant increase from 1,991 ballots in 2014 and 3,127 in 2015. Last year was one of SG’s most controversial in recent history: Undergraduate members voted to recommend that the University divest funds from companies complicit in the Israeli occupation of Palestine,

SG voted down a proposed plan to pay SG members, and former SG president Tyler Kissinger was put on disciplinary probation for using his SG credentials to lead a sit-in protest in an administration building. SG also passed a budget with significant increases to graduate funding, amended its Election Code, and proposed a new transparency bylaw after audio recording and photography were prohibited at a meeting. To understand how SG operates, it helps to understand its structure. At the top of SG is the Executive Slate, colloquially known as Slate. Slate is led by the president, vice president for administration, and vice president for student affairs. The 2016–17 SG will be led by the United Progress (UP) Slate for the third consecutive

academic year, although the three leaders have changed since UP’s establishment in 2014. The Undergraduate and Graduate Liaisons to the Board of Trustees serve as conduits between their respective student bodies and the Board. The Community and Government Liaison is responsible for increasing student engagement in the South Side community. These three liaisons, Slate, and a cabinet appointed by the president constitute the Executive Committee. Executive Committee publishes regular reports and policy proposals for Graduate Council (GC), College Council (CC), and General Assembly (GA). GC is a representative body of 17 students from all 12 graduate divisions, with

divisional representation dependent on enrollment. GC serves two chief purposes. First, GC fosters an interdivisional community through the planning and funding of sponsored events. Second, it serves as a conduit for communication between graduate students and the administration. CC is the representative governing body for the undergraduate community, composed of four students from each class and a Chair. As stated on the SG website, “CC plans projects, approves budget requests, oversees appeals, and plans events for the College.” GC and CC collectively constitute GA, which is chaired by the president. —Emily Feigenbaum

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WHILE YOU WERE WRITING YOUR UNCOMMON ESSAY... The 2015–2016 school year marked the University of Chicago’s 125th anniversary, which Dean Boyer commemorated by dropping a 700-page tome on the history of the University. What’s missing: the chapter that we as students are helping to write right now. Below is a rundown of the major stories from ’15–’16 to get you up to speed and ready to jump into ’16–’17. The first news of the year came in early September, before classes had even begun. After years of pressure from the Trauma Center Coalition (TCC), the University announced that it would partner with Sinai Health System to build a Level I adult trauma center at Holy Cross Hospital on the South Side. In December, the University announced a change of course: the trauma center would no longer be built at Holy Cross, but at the UCMC instead. The $269 million plan was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board in May, and the trauma center is slated to open in 2018. Back in May of 2015, the South Side got some other big news when the Obama Foundation announced that Washington Park or Jackson Park would be the future home of the Barack Obama Presidential Center. Though signs initially pointed to Washington Park, the foundation announced its pick of Jackson Park in July. The center will open its doors in 2020 or 2021 and will be designed by the same firm responsible for the Logan Center for the Arts. A University posting policy violation in October foreshadowed a tense year for students on both sides of the Israel-Palestine debate. Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Chicago (SJP) filed a complaint with the Office of Campus and Student Life after flyers they had put up across campus for a “Day of Action” were vandalized with handwritten graffiti that included “Six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust,” and “Stop Venerating Terror.” Unsigned flyers also appeared, one of which played on the SJP acronym with “Stabbing Jews for Peace.” Campus stood still at the end of fall quarter when President Robert J. Zimmer announced via a university-wide e-mail that all classes and activities would be canceled on November 30. The reason: a gun threat posted as a comment on worldstarhiphop. com that read: “This is my only warning. At 10 AM Monday morning, I’m going to the campus quad of the University of Chicago. I will be armed with an M-4 carbine and two desert eagles, all fully loaded. I will execute approximately 16 white male students and/ or staff, which is the same number of times [Laquan] McDonald was killed. I will then die killing white policemen in the process. This is not a joke.” The man who posted the threat, a University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) student named Jabari Dean, was identified and arrested by the FBI around midday on November 30. Though nothing came of the threat, Zimmer announced in a follow-up e-mail that the University would beef up security around campus for the remainder of fall quarter. An alleged sexual assault was reported at Delta Upsilon (DU) fraternity in October, setting the stage for a debate about Greek life and sexual assault that would amplify as the year continued. In March, rumors circulated on Yik Yak about another alleged sexual assault that had been reported at the Psi Upsilon (Psi U) fraternity in August of 2015 but garnered little attention at the time. The rumors prompted the complainant to set the story straight on the public Facebook group Overheard at UChicago. Just hours later, another UChicago student revealed on Overheard that she too was as-

saulted at Psi U in April of 2015. In early February, The New York Times reported that Dr. Jason Lieb, a UChicago professor in the Department of Human Genetics, resigned following allegations that he sexually assaulted a student while she was under the influence of alcohol. Lieb had taken a leave of absence in November of 2015 after the University began investigating the allegations, and formally resigned on January 21. The resignation raised questions about how and why Lieb was hired in the first place, given that he faced similar accusations during his tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2014, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (ORC) launched a campus-wide investigation into a potential breach of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. This February, the ORC opened two new investigations into the University for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Students responded to the frequent and public allegations of sexual assault by pressuring the administration and Greek life to more strictly enforce disciplinary measures for perpetrators and bolster awareness and prevention efforts. But the University finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Last month, a male student twice investigated for sexual assault by the University sued the school for violating Title IX by creating a “gender-based, hostile environment against males.” The suit is one of several recent—and typically unsuccessful—instances of male students across the country suing their universities for favoring females over males as a result of public pressure to eradicate their campuses of sexual assault. Last month, however, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of a similar suit against Columbia University. The same week The New York Times broke the news about professor Lieb’s resignation, BuzzFeed News published an article with leaked racist, Islamophobic, and misogynistic e-mails that had been circulated to the listhost of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), a historically Jewish fraternity, between 2011 and 2015. Administrators sent an e-mail condemning the language of the AEPi e-mails, but many students were displeased with their lack of action. College Council (CC) passed a resolution authored by members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA), Organization of Black Students (OBS), and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and endorsed by 42 student groups demanding that the University suspend all ties with AEPi and mandate yearly sensitivity training on diversity and sexual assault for members of Greek life. AEPi released an apology on Facebook and has said it is taking steps to combat intolerance. That same week, THE MAROON received a tip from an alumnus and former brother of Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) that the fraternity’s UChicago chapter would be suspended and eventually “recolonized” on account of unspecified “risk management policy violations.” This summer, a rising third-year and former Phi Delt pledge filed a lawsuit against the Phi Delt fraternity, the Illinois Beta chapter at UChicago, and 13 students who were members of the chapter. He alleges in the suit that he was the victim of hazing and physical assault in the chapter house during spring pledge week of 2015. Phi Delt has not commented on whether the incidents presented in the suit are related to the charter suspension. Though administrators remained hands-off and close-lipped throughout the

Greek life controversies, they urged stu- vice president for student affairs and secdents to complete the upcoming Campus ond-year Salma Elkhaoudi as vice president Climate Survey, promising to work toward for administration. United Progress beat long-term solutions for issues of diversity out three other slates: Our Campus, Unite and inclusion. The University launched its and Support, and DU’s satirical Moose campus climate project in 2015 in response slate. Our Campus won the overall Colto complaints and concerns raised during lege vote, but United Progress’s pro–grad the 2014–2015 school year about the safety student unionization platform earned it all of UChicago campus life. It circulated the but two graduate divisions: Booth and the first survey at the end of 2015, which was Law School. focused on issues of sexual assault and misBoth the outgoing and incoming United conduct, and the second this April, focused Progress slates made graduate issues a prion the experiences of underrepresented and ority at the end of the year, with the main fopotentially marginalized groups. About 32 cus on grad student unionization. Graduate percent of students completed the first sur- Students United (GSU), a group of around vey, which found that “UChicago students 700 graduate students that has been advoexperience sexual misconduct, including cating for graduate students’ rights since sexual assault, at rates similar to those 2007, intensified its fight for unionization reported by other institutions.” The results after non–tenure track faculty successfully of the 2015 survey were used to redesign unionized in December. GSU had a major O-Week programming and improve train- win in August when the National Labor Reing for undergraduate and graduate stu- lations Board (NLRB) ruled that graduate dents. 29 percent of students completed the students are workers under the National second survey, the results of which will be Labor Relations Act and have the right to released during the upcoming year. unionize at private universities. However, In January at Bartlett Dining Hall, a administrators and other graduate stustudent cut into her grilled chicken to be- dents worry that unionization will inevitahold a screw. She notified UChicago Dining, bly shift the professor-student relationship which investigated the incident and found from mentor-mentee to employer-employee, Aramark, the University’s food supplier of redefining and perhaps jeopardizing the 27 years, responsible. At the time the screw graduate student experience. was discovered, the University was in the The outgoing United Progress executive process of renegotiating its contract with slate made a final push in May to leave its Aramark and was considering proposals mark on SG. It proposed a plan to pay fufrom two other companies, Sodexo and Bon ture members of the executive cabinet using Appétit. Bon Appétit, which has the high- $16,979 in rollover funds from the 2015– est food service ratings of the three provid- 2016 budget. The proposal failed after two ers, ultimately won out and took over on representatives walked out of an extraordiJuly 1. Most students are happy about the nary session of General Assembly (GA) that change, but not members of the Fight for had been called by petition to discuss the Just Food (FJF), a group that advocates for plan, denying quorum and preventing a vote. in-house, or self-operated, dining services. Also unsuccessful was United Progress’s atFJF argues that the University supports tempt to streamline the way graduate stumass incarceration because it contracts dents vote for their divisions’ representatives, with food suppliers who profit from serving in accordance with SG’s election code. The food in prisons. Though Bon Appétit, unlike majority of graduate student representatives Aramark, does not directly provide food to argued that the diverse processes suit the prisons, its parent company owns other food individual needs of the various divisions and providers that do. The group organized a schools, and GA voted to pass an amendment rally and a day-long hunger strike after the officially allowing Graduate Council to deterUniversity announced its pick of Bon Appé- mine the electoral process of its members on tit, and later proposed a resolution to CC a division- or school-specific basis. calling for self-operation that failed. To the dismay of many students and At the beginning of spring quarter, a alumni, College Housing sold satellite dorms group called U of C Divest launched an Broadview, Maclean, and Blackstone at the effort—in response to the “Boycott, Divest- end of the year to 3L real estate, which is ment, and Sanctions” (BDS) movement—to leasing out rooms for 2016-2017. Broadview, get the University to divest from 10 compa- Maclean, and Blackstone’s house names, nies it sees as complicit in Israeli human along with New Grad’s house names, were rights abuses against Palestinians. U of C retired and the houses moved into Campus Divest presented a resolution to CC that North, the megalodon of dorms that your passed after heated debate at an unusual- class will christen. North Campus follows in ly crowded meeting where audio and video the footsteps of Max P and South Campus recording were prohibited. The resolution as part of the University’s effort to centraldivided campus not only over the Israel-Pal- ize student housing and retain students after estine conflict, but also over the question of their first year. Dean Boyer even suggested whether Student Government (SG) should at a CC meeting in April that another dorm represent the student body on controver- south of the Midway may be on the horizon. sial political issues. The administration Cut to finals week in June, when evresponded to the passage of the resolution eryone dropped their textbooks and picked by saying that it would not divest from the up The New York Times to read an article listed companies, citing the 1967 Kalven entitled “University of Chicago Student Report, which maintains that the Univer- President Faces Expulsion on His Eve of sity stay politically and socially neutral. The Graduation.” Tyler Kissinger was indeed University has refused to divest from fossil summoned to a disciplinary hearing, but fuel companies for the same reason, despite only received disciplinary probation and sustained efforts by the UChicago Climate was allowed to graduate with the rest of Action Network (UCAN). the Class of 2016. He was summoned for When SG elections rolled around in the “creating an unsafe situation” when he used spring, United Progress was elected to the his status as SG president to gain entry into executive slate for the third year in a row, the building under false pretenses and prop this time without Tyler Kissinger, who the door open for protesters to enter and graduated in June after serving two con- hold a sit-in outside Provost Eric Isaacs’s secutive years as student body president. office. The May 14 sit-in was an extension Third-year Eric Holmberg takes his place, of a “Rally to Democratize the University,” joined by graduate student Cody Jones as Continued on page 9

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CAMPUS NORTH: A HISTORY

College Housing as most of us have known it has changed with the opening of Campus North. Campus North, with eight houses, a dining hall, two courtyards, and various retail options, was built on the land where the dorm Pierce Tower once stood. The tower was home to Henderson, Tufts, Thompson, and Shorey Houses. It was built in 1960 and suffered from operational issues in its old age, most notably its constantly broken-down elevators, water outages, and exploding toilets. When Pierce was demolished in 2013 to make way for North, its houses were sent into other dorms – with $25,000 each for their trouble. Henderson and Tufts were sent to New Graduate Residence Hall (New Grad), which already was home to Midway House; Thompson and Shorey settled in International House. Last year, UChicago had a collection of more varied housing options. Though you could get the more typical dorm experience in a place like Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons, you could also fully immerse yourself in house culture in a house like Blackstone, a tight-knit community that had its own small residence hall. A couple of older dorms still remain, but the opening of North has meant the closing of a few of the quirkier satellite dorms like Blackstone. Blackstone, Breckinridge, Broadview, Maclean, and New Grad have also been closed. The dorm closures were announced in April last year. At the time, nine houses were slated to be “retired,” renamed, and moved into Campus North as eight new houses (meaning two of the smaller communities would be merged). Students across campus sprang into indignant action in a movement

known as Save Our Satellites (SOS). SOS activists were especially angry about not having been consulted about the move and worried about losing house culture in the wake of the proposed changes, which included increases in house size and new house names. In response, the University sent representatives from College Housing to engage with each house. The University also formed the Special College Housing Advisory Committee, with representatives from each of the nine houses, in order to communicate with each house and get their input on what they would like from Campus North. In January, the University announced that only eight of the previously announced nine houses would be reformed under new names and moved into Campus North. The ninth house, Breckinridge, would instead be moved into International House, replacing graduate student housing there. This marks the first time in I-House’s history that it will not house graduate students. In March, the University announced the names of the new houses in North, and stated that Breckinridge would get to keep its name. Tufts and Henderson have now returned to the site of their old home, Pierce Tower, in the form of Thangaraj and Rogers Houses. Campus North is made up of three residential buildings and a dining commons, which is open to all students. Each of the eight houses inside the dorm features a three-story lounge, which architect Jeanne Gang intended to be the hub of each community. Gang and President of the University Robert J. Zimmer have also stated the importance of integrating the University with the community, and as part of that initiative, the buildings feature retail space in the

GREG ROSS | CHICAGO MAROON ground floor of the complex. A restaurant is expected to open there in January, joining the already-confirmed Insomnia Cookies, Timbuk-2, Heritage Bicycles, and Dollop Coffee Co. Despite the closures of satellite dorms, North is still joining an eclectic dorm community. Max Palevsky Residential Commons, or Max P, is located next to Bartlett Dining Hall and is also home to eight houses. Students have differing opinions on the dorm’s orange-and-purple color scheme. Snell-Hitchcock Hall is located right on the quad and is often referred to as Snitchcock. The dorm is known for its incredible and sometimes frightening dedication to Scav. International House on 59th Street is now an all-undergraduate dorm, but still will be hosting programming for the entire University community

to attend. Burton-Judson Courts, another older building, is located just across the Midway, and is known for its tight-knit house culture. Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons was once officially known as South Campus, but a $44 million donation left by alum Granville-Grossman in 2015 changed that very quickly. Most students still refer to the dorm as South. Campus North is presumably awaiting a similar treatment. Breckinridge Hall and New Grad have been kept by the University since their closure as dorms, with New Grad being remodeled as the Keller Center, the new site for the Harris School of Public Policy. Maclean, Blackstone, and Broadview have been sold and converted into apartments. —Annie Nazzaro

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Robert J. Zimmer President At the very top of the University’s administrative pyramid is its current president and former math professor, Robert J. Zimmer. Zimmer, who fi rst stepped into the position in 2006, has overseen a period of remarkable growth at the University, including the openings of the Institute of Molecular Engineering, the Becker Friedman Institute, and centers in Beijing, Delhi, and Hong Kong. Fundraising has also been a major focus of Zimmer’s tenure—the University of Chicago Impact and Inquiry Campaign hopes to raise $4.5 billion by 2019. Daniel Diermeier Provost Daniel Diermeier, former Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, was named as the University’s Provost in March of 2016. As Provost, Diermeier oversees all the academic and research programs at the University and is also responsible for the academic appointment process, the University budget, and space allocation. While at the Harris School, Diermeier led the planning for the Harris School’s new building, the Keller Center, and the creation of the Pearson Institute for the Study of Global Confl icts. Diermeier has faced some criticism from students for his book on reputation management—Student Government President Eric Holmberg has called Diermeier “anti-activist.” Michele Rasmussen Dean of Students in the University Rasmussen is directly responsible for

all departments and service areas that focus on student life and support, including student health, athletics and recreation, residential and dining services, and disciplinary affairs. She oversees campus-wide services and programs, such as the University Registrar, International House, and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. John W. Boyer Dean, The College A student favorite, Dean Boyer is often sighted cycling around campus. Boyer has been deeply involved in initiatives from establishing the UChicago Center in Paris to providing strong career advising and internship programs in the College. Having been a proponent of expanding on-campus residential facilities for undergraduate students, Boyer is also the namesake of the new Boyer House in Campus North. In addition to his administrative duties, Boyer is the Martin A. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor of History. Jay Ellison Dean of Students in the College Ellison came to the University of Chicago in July 2014 from Harvard. Ellison oversees career advising, curriculum, and discipline. He recently became a subject of national controversy when he penned a letter to incoming students stating that the University does not support intellectual safe spaces or trigger warnings. James Nondorf Vice President for Enrollment and Stu-

dent Advancement and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid Nondorf first took over this role in 2009 and, since then, the number of applications to the University has soared while its admissions rate has plummeted. Nondorf has also overseen a host of new financial aid programs and funds, including the No Barriers program, which replaced loans with grants in all need-based financial aid packages. Sarah Wake Title IX Coordinator for the University Wake is responsible for ensuring compliance with the University’s Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct for all relevant investigations. After arriving at the University in October 2015, Wake has been active on campus in leading training sessions about Title IX issues, which include responding to sexual misconduct and retaining a diverse faculty. The University recently added a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Shea Wolfe. Theaster Gates Arts + Public Life Ch icago -based a r tist T heaster Gates is the Director of A rts and Public Life and a professor in the Department of Visual Arts. In addition to working with staff at both the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts and the Arts Incubator in Washington Park, Gates is the director of the Place Lab, a collaboration between A rts + Public Life and the Harris School that examines culture-led neighborhood transformation.

Derek R. B. Douglas Vice President for Civic Engagement Douglas leads many of the University’s efforts to engage with surrounding communities on the South Side. His office is also in charge of the civic partnerships and federal, state, and local government relations. Before coming to the University in 2012, Douglas served on the White House Domestic Policy Council as a Special Assistant to President Obama. Jeremy Inabinet Associate Dean of Students in the University for Disciplinary Affairs Inabinet is responsible for upholding the University-wide disciplinary system, including receiving and investigating sexual assault complaints. On campus, he meets with individuals and student groups to discuss the University’s sexual assault policies and, last fall, he led the launch of UMatter at UChicago, a website with resources and information about dealing with gender-based misconduct. Eric M. Heath Associate Vice President for Safety and Security Heath will step into this role for the 2016 –17 school year, replacing Marlon Lynch. Heath will be responsible for implementing changes to the UCPD announced over the summer, including a 28 percent increase in the number of officers on patrol. —Eileen Li

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organized by the IIRON Student Network (now called Chicago Student Action), of which Kissinger was a member. A change. org petition calling on the University to drop charges gained over 3,000 signatures as students expressed concern that the administration was contradicting its values by discouraging freedom of protest. The “Rally to Democratize the University” was the largest campus protest of the year, with more than 150 participants. IIRON, the social justice umbrella network that coordinated it, is made up of organizations including Fair Budget UChicago (FBU), the Campaign for Equitable Policing (CEP), Students for Disability Justice (SDJ), and UChicago Climate Action Network (UCAN). The protest covered a range of issues, from a living wage to UCPD accountability to fossil fuel divestment. It was organized in response to administrators’ failure to meet with student activists on numerous occasions throughout the year. IIRON frequently targeted Provost Isaacs, who left his post to become Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation, and National Laboratories at the end of the year. (He is succeeded by Daniel Diermeier, whose academic work has focused on politics, the interaction of politics and business, public perception, and crisis management.) During winter quarter, 60 students from Fair Budget UChicago, one of IIRON’s member organizations that advocates for a $15 per hour minimum wage for campus workers, organized a march across the quad. The march ended outside Provost Isaacs’s office in Levi Hall with the delivery of a petition signed by over 1,000 people calling for a higher wage for university workers. Fair Budget UChicago also participated in a protest over higher-education budget cuts in April outside the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where two University trustees were

in attendance. That month, the University announced that it would roll out a Shared Services program over the next two years. Shared Services is a cost-cutting initiative meant to consolidate administrative services between departments. Similar programs have faced opposition at other universities in recent years from groups like FBU that argue they hurt workers and waste money. Perhaps the biggest controversy of all came last: Dean Ellison’s letter to you, the Class of 2020, delivered on August 24. The letter affirmed the University’s commitment to academic freedom, but in so doing denounced trigger warnings and safe spaces. Some, who felt that the administration was taking a needed stand against a culture of political correctness in higher education, praised the letter, while others condemned it, claiming that the administration was unfairly conflating trigger warnings and safe spaces with speaker silencing. Academic freedom always looms large at UChicago, but this year it will be at the forefront of the conversation like never before. Last year was marked by controversy after Black Lives Matter protesters shouted Anita Alvarez off the stage at the IOP and the UCPD shut down an event featuring Bassem Eid after a Q&A session turned heated. This year’s dialogue is sure to be influenced by trigger warnings and safe spaces thanks to Ellison’s letter. Lying dormant in the background is a free speech resolution with 136 signatures that was tabled indefinitely by CC in the spring. The resolution, which calls on the University to condemn any student who “obstructs or disrupts” free speech and to enforce such condemnation, may be brought up again for discussion at any time. Here’s to another action-packed year at the third highest-ranked college in the country (well, tied with Yale). —Maggie Loughran

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TRADITIONS CONTINUED If you’re walking across the quad Continued from page 4 A fter the ice melts, both on the and someone from class avoids eye ground and in your heart, the Sum- contact with you, don’t take it personmer Breeze festival kicks off. For one ally. UChicago students may be able glorious afternoon, you can drink to to do delta-epsilon proofs and underexcess on the quad, go see a concert stand complex price models, but small put on by the Major Activities Board talk isn’t always their forte. Take any ( M AB), and wonder if this is what it chance you can get to talk to new peowould feel like to go to a school without ple. Even if it takes a little coaxing, a Core and in a warmer climate. Last they’re probably just as eager to talk year’s show was light on the “summer” to you. Overheard being socially awkward: and heavy on the “breeze,” but M AB managed to put on “a show that most “Do you want another beer, or would you students can turn up to,” according to rather talk about the problem set?” The Maroon’s reviewer. T-Pain, Nelly, Crystal Castles, Nas, Spoon, Broken Loving/Hating the Core You knew about it when you applied Social Scene, Run–DMC, and U2 have here, and you knew about it when you played at the concert in the past. decided to attend, but you won’t truly Being Socially Awkward

understand the Core until you’re up at 3 a.m. writing a Sosc paper on Durkheim, surviving on a sugar rush from Bart Mart gummy bears and Red Bull. The Core can be what you make of it; writing seminars can be an opportunity to work closely with your Hum TA, or to peer-edit the work of that cute classmate that sits across from you. Before it’s all over, you will have six classes in the humanities, six in math and sciences, and three in social sciences under your belt. Those courses, in addition to the language requirements, will teach you how to approach ideas that you completely don’t understand and how to casually drop Foucault and Freud into conversation.

T-shirt Slogans Houses often raise money for bonding events by selling T-shirts with the University logo on the front and a self-deprecating slogan on the back. Regularly sold during prospective student weekends, the shirts make parents think twice before sending their children to UChicago. Some of the most famous slogans are “Where fun goes to die,” “Hell does freeze over,” and “Where the only thing that goes down on you is your GPA.” But, as you’ll hear again and again, don’t take them seriously; the only thing the slogans reflect is the wit of the student body. Overheard while selling self-deprecating T-shirts: “It’s funny because it’s true.” —Mara McCollom and Sam Levine

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stationed right next to the shop. May I suggest a printed scarf or beaded jewelry? Quantum Café William Eckhardt Center 5640 South Ellis Avenue If you’re a minimalist and prefer Mansueto’s outer-space vibe, then Quantum is the place for you. Newly built last fall, this spacious venue seats over 80 people and features not just an extensive menu, but a massive 12-screen high-defi nition photo display along the café’s southern wall as well. View vivid images of every scientific discovery you can think of while

chowing down on salads, sandwiches, sides, soups, entrées, and desserts—you can even score a “Trifecta” deal here, too! Maybe, you’ll even get your physics problem set done. Just maybe. Starbucks at Saieh Hall First fl oor of Saieh Hall; enter through the main doors on East 58th Street and turn right 5757 South University Avenue Starbucks lovers have their own spot to frequent on campus. To get here, you’ll have to enter the economics building affectionately deemed “Money Church.” Treat yourself to your favorite latte and pastry while re-

laxing on the ruby red chairs spanning the front of the building. Non–Maroon Dollar Shops Grounds of Being Basement of Swift Hall, 1025 East 58th Street Rumor has it that this place—which does not accept any payment besides cold, hard, cash—has the best coffee on campus. So, I’ll just say this might be the place where you start the daily grind (had to save the best for last). Other places to consider during the year are the new Dollop Café (Campus North,

5550 University Avenue); Plein Air Café (5751 South Woodlawn Avenue); Press Café (1427 East 60th Street); Gordon Café (927 East 57th Street); Tiffin Café (1414 East 59th Street); and the Law School Café (1111 East 60th Street). Just be sure to look for a maroon sign at any place that provides food so you’ll know whether or not you can use Maroon Dollars. Happy eating! —Cairo Lewis

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CAMPUS CULTURE

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POLITICS & ACTIVISM Throughout its history, the University of Chicago’s campus has been a hotbed for activism. The history of the University is deeply intertwined with the loud voices of the activists who fight to be heard—and sometimes succeed. Though times have changed, students are still actively pushing new issues onto the campus agenda. Last quarter’s “rally to democratize the university” was the largest protest in recent memory, and capped a year of action on a variety of fronts. After years of work by student and community activists, the University of Chicago agreed last year to build the only Level I trauma center on the South Side of Chicago. Fights for a fair budget, transparency, and

accountability for the University of Chicago Police Department, a $15 minimum wage for campus workers, and divestment from fossil fuel companies continue. Chicago Student Action, formerly known as IIRON Student Network, which includes UChicago Climate Action Network (UCAN) and the Southside Solidarity Network (SSN), serves as a champion for many of these causes. During your time at the College, you can expect to see the Campaign for Equitable Policing continue its push against racial profiling and Fair Budget UChicago advocating against budget cuts and layoffs. Other campus activist groups include Stop Funding Climate Change and the sexual assault

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survivors group Phoenix Survivors Alliance. Campus is also a dynamic environment for political debates and discussions. Founded by President Obama’s former Chief Strategist David Axelrod, the Institute of Politics (IOP) provides a nonpartisan home to students who wish to engage in all things politics. Whether it be through the Fellows program, civic engagement projects, events, or internship opportunities, students of all majors are invited to apply for leadership positions and attend events hosted by the IOP. Both the College Republicans and UChicago Democrats (UC Dems) hold weekly meetings and policy discussions featuring guest speakers. “Last year was a banner year for College Republicans, with record membership and an incredible array of events,” Matthew Foldi, the president of the College Republicans, said. “We look forward to building on the successes of this past year and welcoming the Class of 2020 into our ranks!” Rachel Neuburger, president of UCDems, shared Foldi’s excitement about the coming year. “This is an amazing quarter to be a UCDem,” she said. “We’re building on the momentum of the primary, bringing campaign opportunities to campus, and working to win some historic and deeply important elections this fall.” —Jamie Ehrlich

GREEK LIFE UChicago isn’t often pegged as a schools for the Greeks, but Hyde Park has been playing host to fraternities and sororities since before the University’s founding. Now, about 20 percent of undergraduates— over 1,000 students—participate in Greek life at UChicago. It’s no Animal House, but Greek life on campus is present and growing. The Greek community consists of Panhellenic sororities, fraternities, the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the coed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega (APO), and the business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi). Although each organization is markedly diverse, each maintains a distinct personality.

Within the UChicago Panhellenic Council, there are four sororities: Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), Delta Gamma (DG), Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta), and Pi Beta Phi (Pi Phi). Each group boasts about 120 members and fosters unique traditions. But if you’re imagining Elle Woods, Chihuahua in hand, living in a pink-shuttered Delta Nu, then guess again. None of the sororities own a house. Fraternities, meanwhile, operate in some of Hyde Park’s most charming old manors. Just off the main quad on South University Avenue—at the heart of the O-Week party scene—you’ll find Alpha Delta Phi (Alpha Delt), Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji), and Psi Upsilon (Psi U). The former

Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) house, which lost its charter last year, also resides along UChicago’s virtual fraternity row. Delta Upsilon (DU) lies just a block away, on Woodlawn Ave. A bit further from campus and scattered in every direction are Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE), Sigma Chi (Sig Chi), Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep), Zeta Psi, and Lambda Phi Epsilon (Lambda). Unlike Panhellenic sororities, fraternities vary greatly in size—from 30 to 120 members. Six smaller, cultural-interest fraternities and sororities operate within the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). Of these Continued on page 12

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DIVERSITY & IDENTITY A campus bastion for all things multicultural, the Center for Identity and Inclusion supports programming on far more than just race and ethnicity. Last year, the Center launched as the revamped and restructured platform for what was commonly referred to as “5710”—the address number of the building that housed the Office of LGBTQ Student Life and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA). Now, the Center houses both of those offices plus the new Student Support Services, an office that works to support undocumented, low-income, and first-generation students. The three offices occupy different roles, but all fulfill the Center’s mission to serve as a “bridge builder” between members of the

campus community with different identities. Both graduate and undergraduate students can become involved with the Center through a number of different channels— more than 40 student organizations operate out of OMSA. Thirteen organizations fall under the umbrella of the Office of LGBTQ Student Life, including options specific to graduate divisions. The Center also runs formal programming. Through OMSA’s Emerging Minds Project (EMP), students can apply to join small discussion cohorts that work to dissect different social identities such as race and class and their significance to participants. At the end of the year, students are invited to apply to become paid facilitators. EMP also hosts larger talks

and panels throughout the year. Finally, the Center frequently sponsors, sometimes in conjunction with other campus offices, speaker events that focus on multiculturalism, LGBTQ+ issues, or socioeconomic class. Currently, the Center is in a time of transition. After launching during the 2015–16 school year, it has gone through a number of hiring changes. At the end of last year, Karlene Burrell-McRae, former director of OMSA and later executive director for the Center, accepted a position as the dean of the college at Colby College. Emy Cardoza, former associate director for OMSA, recently left her position for the role of associate dean of students at Barnard. The director of Student Support Services, appointed in

December, left the University in the spring. The University has hired three additional staff, including the new director for LGBTQ Student Life and two program coordinators for OMSA. Amid these personnel changes, the Center’s dedicated professional staff and robust student staff have continued to provide a supportive and safe environment for students to explore their identities through a critical and respectful lens. —Katherine Vega Center for Identity and Inclusion 5710 South Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-5710

BEYOND THE COLLEGE

Most students at the University are not undergraduates, and much of the energy of the University of Chicago campus comes from schools and institutions beyond the College. Institutions like the Chicago Booth School of Business, Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School provide valuable resources as well as job and internship opportunities for undergraduates. Navigating through what these learning centers have to offer could be helpful, especially for students planning out their time after college. The Chicago Booth School of Business, a graduate business school, is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and is currently ranked first globally by The Economist. The major hub for Booth’s M.B.A. program and research, the Charles M. Harper Center is located across from Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Robie House and the Rockefeller Chapel. Booth also has centers in downtown Chicago, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For undergraduate students, Booth offers opportunities like the Summer

Business Scholar Program, where undergraduates from around the world receive a rigorous education on the fundamentals of business and what Booth calls “The Chicago Approach.” Undergraduates can also take classes at Booth during the academic year. In 2011, in collaboration with the Law School and the Department of Economics, Booth initiated the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics, supporting research on policy-related topics through economic analysis. The University of Chicago Law School sits on 60th Street next to Burton-Judson Courts, offering a unique study space. It provides a professional education that combines the study of law with the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. It produces six professional journals including The Supreme Court Review, the leading legal journal covering the nation’s highest court. The Harris School of Public Policy, which is just south of the Midway and next to the Law School, is known for its interdisciplinary and data-driven approach to

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COUTRESY OF UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL policy analysis. Its research includes urban studies, early childhood development, energy, global health, and more. It hosts projects like the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, the Center for Data Science and Public Policy, and the Crime Lab. The Pritzker School of Medicine, situated within the Biological Sciences Division, offers both an M.D. curriculum and joint degrees in Medicine, the Social Sciences, and Humanities (MESH). It is located on East 57th Street, across from Crerar Library and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Institute for Molecular Engineering, established in 2011 by the University of Chicago in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, combines findings in basic physics, chemistry, and biology to address social problems. Just completed in October 2015, the William Eckhardt Research Center is home to the institute, across the street from the Mansueto Library. The institute provides a Ph.D. program as well as an undergraduate major. Undergraduates can do research work there during the school year

and over the summer. The Divinity School is a graduate professional school for the academic study of religion. It is located on the main quad in Swift Hall. On the basement level of Swift Hall sits Grounds of Being, the Divinity School’s student-run coffee shop, “where God drinks coffee.” Swift Hall is also linked to Bond Chapel, which provides space for performances and ceremonial and worship events for the University community. The Oriental Institute is a center for the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The Oriental Institute Museum is at University Avenue and 58th Street, east of the quad. Near the end of the quarter, “Study at the Oriental Institute” gives students a change-of-pace study space. The School of Social Service Administration builds on the pioneering work of Chicago-based women in social work. Today, the school conducts leading research and trains students to apply their findings in the field. It is across the street from Burton-Judson Courts on East 60th Street.

couple years, the Greek community has dealt with various issues, including instances of sexual assault. Members within the Greek community say they are working to reform their organizations, founding initiatives like GreekLifeinFront.org to ensure that all guests feel safe at fraternity events. For those interested in joining the Greeks, there’s nothing to lose in trying out rush. Most fraternities schedule rush events during O-Week. Though the specifics differ from fraternity to fraternity, the typical initiation process unfolds over the course of an entire quarter. If fall just isn’t the right time for you, rush cycles also run during winter and spring quarters. Panhellenic sorority recruitment is a much more formal process. This four-day marathon occurs once a year, and it is open to all undergraduate women. Registration,

which includes a small fee, occurs online and closes this year on October 3, followed by a mandatory information session October 4 and the recruitment period October 6–9. MGC groups schedule their own rush periods. Recruitment for aKDPhi, for example, runs September 28–October 7. If you ask a Greek about what it’s like to participate in Greek life, you’ll often hear this sentiment: you get as much as you give. The more you put into it, the more rewarding it is. In the busy cycle of eat-sleep-Reg-repeat, it’s possible to adjust your involvement to make it work for you. If it’s not, you’ll probably find your way to Bar Night anyway. —Grace Hauck

—Feng Ye

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six, only the Asian–interest groups, Lambda and alpha Kappa Delta Phi (aKDPhi), have chapters specific to the UChicago campus. The other groups have city-wide chapters, with only a few UChicago students in each. There are numerous reasons for getting involved in Greek life. Believe it or not, it’s not just the parties. Many join for the community—the chance to meet new people of all years, engage in a vast support system, and learn and grow with people who share similar values. Each year, Greeks celebrate this community with Greek Week and the InterFraternity Sing competition. Others join for the advantageous alumni network, while some seek the simple dayto-day perks: to live in the house, dawn Greek letters, and barbecue on the quad. Philanthropy is a common draw, and

it’s not exclusive to APO. Each of the four Panhellenic sororities hosts an annual philanthropy event, raising over $131,800 just last year. In the winter, Theta hosts Mr. University to raise money and awareness for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County, and Pi Phi hosts Arrowfest for the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund. In the spring, DG runs Anchor Slam for Service and Sight, and AOII hosts Alpha Games for the National Arthritis Foundation. Many fraternities also host philanthropy events, like Fiji’s Flag Football tournament for cancer research and Sig Chi’s Derby Days for the Huntington Foundation. Most Greek organizations also conduct smaller events and trips throughout the year. As with all larger organizations, Greek life comes with its drawbacks. In the past

Editor’s note: Grace Hauck is the co-social chair of Pi Beta Phi.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE

Whatever spiritual or philosophical tradition you belong to, the University of Chicago community has an organization for you. These organizations are warm and inviting spaces for students of all faiths, levels of observance, genders, and sexualities. Much of spiritual life is centered at Rockefeller Chapel at the corner of 59th Street and Woodlawn Avenue. Many faiths hold services in this non-denominational chapel. Its interdenominational Christian services on Sunday feature a choir and supplement traditional Christian texts with works of literature and poetry. The Spiritual Life office, found in the basement of Ida Noyes Hall (1212 East 59th Street), is a resource for spiritual life on campus. Students are encouraged to stop by to talk with its staff, make themselves a hot drink, or peruse through one of the books in its library. Looking for organizations specific to your faith? Evangelical students of any denomination should check out Christian InterVarsity. It contains two main chapters among others: Multi-Ethnic

InterVarsity and Asian-American InterVarsity. Episcopalian students (in addition to students of all faiths or denominations) are welcome to stop by Brent House on 5540 South Woodlawn Avenue. Services, followed by dinner, are held on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Calvert House on 5735 South University Avenue serves the Catholic community on campus. It holds Sunday Mass at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m., and daily mass at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The House also boasts many leadership and service activities, such as its Homeless Food Run on Tuesday nights. T he Orthodox Christian Fellowship welcomes all Orthodox students on campus. If you want to meet some of its members, hop over to the Newberger Hillel Center at 5715 South Woodlawn Avenue for the group’s weekly meetings on Thursday evenings. A Unitarian Universalist church which has Sunday services at 10 a.m. can be found at 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue. The Hindu Student Sangam is the organization you should look into if you’re

interested in Hinduism at UChicago. Hindu students also meet up and recite bhajans on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in Rockefeller Chapel’s Hindu prayer room. If you’re a Muslim student at UChicago, the Muslim Students Association is the organization that will help you navigate Muslim life on campus. Friday Jumu’ah prayers take place in Bond Chapel at 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. before the clock moves back in the fall. Jewish life on campus is centered around the Hillel on 5715 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chabad at 5700 South Woodlawn Avenue, and JUChicago. Jewish life doesn’t end there, and many other Jewish organizations like the Student Alliance for Jewish Enrichment and Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) host services, learning, and volunteering opportunities. Atheist, humanist, or agnostic students might be interested in joining the Secular Alliance, a philosophical community with discussions, events, and more. Sikhs can recite paath alongside members of the Sikh Student Associa-

tion. Bahá’i? Check out the Bahá’i Association. If you’re interested in Buddhism, reach out to the Buddhist Association on campus, or practice Zen Buddhist meditation at Rockefeller Chapel on Wednesdays. Want to learn more about Paganism, Asatru, or Wicca? Try Hyde Park Pagans and climb up Rockefeller chapel for its Full Moon Hangout. If you’re thinking, “But I’m Jain, Zoroastrian, or Confucian!” you may be glad to hear that communities of many other faiths exist on campus. If you’re interested in getting involved in these communities, drop by the Spiritual Life offi ce. Its staff would be delighted to help you fi nd a spiritual community. The Spiritual Life offi ce says there are 64 different religious and spiritual organizations on campus, so this list is inevitably incomplete. Spiritual life can be an important part of your life as a student. With so many opportunities for learning, practice, or even just making friends, spiritual life at UChicago is worth exploring. —Hillel Steinmetz

COMMUNITY SERVICE Community service plays a prominent role in the lives of many UChicago students. Fortunately, a variety of opportunities to volunteer allows each student to find their niche. The University Community Service Center (UCSC) is a department in the Campus and Student Life division that supports Community Service Recognized Student Organizations (CSRSOs) on campus and runs its own volunteer programs. For students who are interested in volunteering but unable to make a regular commitment, UCSC hosts service opportunities the second Saturday of every month and major service days every quarter. On Saturday of O-Week (September 24), there will be a special service day called Engage Chicago Through Service, during which first-years will have the opportunity to volunteer in various communities on the South Side. For a longer commitment, look into Seeds of Justice, a prominent year-long program run by UCSC. The 20 first-years selected to participate in the program have weekly meetings with local leaders to learn about social justice issues in Chicago and develop leadership skills. Though UCSC supports and advises the CSRSOs on campus, these groups are inde-

pendent and student-run. There are more than 65 active CSRSOs on campus that focus on a wide range of topics, including arts, education, global issues, health, and urban development. Axis is a CSRSO founded in 2013 that volunteers with and advocates for people with disabilities at the University and in the Chicagoland area. Axis’s community service programs include days of services and a student volunteer program at a local school to assist students with disabilities. The group also hosts a discussion series where prominent speakers discuss different aspects of disability. Education-based CSRSOs cover a wide range of disciplines and ages, from preschool programs to college prep. For example, the Southside Scribblers organize after-school creative writing programs for second- to sixth-graders at various elementary schools in Hyde Park. For students who want a chance to be more creative while teaching, Splash! Chicago organizes free classes for high school students taught by UChicago students. Splash! volunteers have the freedom to choose what they want to teach and can do so once a week for five weeks or for just one afternoon. Calvert House, the Catholic center

ZOE KAISER | CHICAGO MAROON at UChicago, is one of several religious-affiliated organizations at the University with a community service component. It runs the Homeless Food Run, where each week students make and distribute sandwiches to Chicago’s homeless population, as well as a tutoring program for elementary and high school kids. For students who want the chance to do a variety of different types of volunteering in a more social environment, Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a co-ed national service fraternity

that students can rush any quarter. APO brothers are required to log in a minimum of 15 service hours a quarter. UChicago offers many more opportunities for students to give back and make an impact on the Hyde Park community and on the world. To learn more about the various ways you can get involved, visit the UCSC homepage or the University of Chicago Blueprint site. —Olivia Rosenzweig

ACADEMIC TEAMS

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For those looking to indulge their competitive side, academic teams on campus provide an opportunity to both compete against rival schools and forge camaraderie with like-minded classmates. Five teams—the Chess Team, College Bowl, Chicago Debate Society, the Mock Trial team, and the Model UN team—operate under the Coalition of Academic Teams (CAT) Student Government funding umbrella, but have independent leadership, training, and traveling schedules. The Chess Team provides a home to those wanting to both discuss chess one or two times a week and those who want to travel to tournaments. The club’s membership ranges from beginners to masters, and all are encouraged to come and join in. The club also partners with Invest in Chess, which helps

teach chess and raise chess programs in area public schools. College Bowl participates in inter-collegiate “quiz bowl”–style academic competitions and travels across the country to attend around 15 tournaments each year. Question topics range across the academic spectrum, covering literature, history, science, fine arts, geography, and more. The team has won 40 percent of all available national competitions since 1990. “The team is open to everyone, regardless of skill or previous experience, so anyone who is interested should come to our practices first week,” College Bowl president Max Schindler said. College Bowl practices twice a week, and there are no fees to participate. Continued on page 14

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The Chicago Debate Society competes in the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA) circuit as well as in British Parliamentary Debate. The team travels to debate tournaments almost every weekend of the year, and hosts its own annual tournament the last weekend of March. The team meets twice a week. Anyone who attends practices and bids for tournaments regularly will be guaranteed the chance to compete at a national tournament. All levels of experience are welcome. The Mock Trial team is a team-based competitive exercise in speech, debate, and theater that works with a given fact pattern to craft compelling presentations and arguments. The team participates in full, simulated courtroom trials as witnesses and attorneys, and travels one to three times a quarter to tournaments. Tryouts occur every fall to find the most talented speakers and actors on campus to join the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. For the third consecutive year, the Mod-

el UN team at UChicago has been ranked first in North America. The team combines public speaking, networking, and problem-solving as a way of discussing international events. The competitive team shares funding with ChoMUN, the University of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;hosted conference in downtown Chicago, and all members of the team also participate in ChoMUN. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is great for anyone who wants to engage in creative policy generation or discuss human rights issues,â&#x20AC;? team president Miriam Bial said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to make it such an inclusive and welcoming space on campus in addition to being a fierce competitor on the national circuit.â&#x20AC;? The team typically holds practice two times a week, and travel and lodging is funded by the team. Evaluative simulations happen in both the fall and the spring. The team encourages newcomers to Model UN to join.

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UCHICAGO/HYDE PARK HISTORY “The University has done more than form of restrictive covenants, which the grow” English professor Robert Herrick Chicago Defender, a prominent A friwrote in 1892. “It has sprung into ex- can-American newspaper, called in 1937, istence fully armed.” The University of the “University of Chicago Agreement Chicago held its first classes on October 1, to get rid of the Negros”. The University 1892, and quickly established its presence also amassed real estate, often hiding in the neighborhood and the city. Now cel- its ownership in the name of adminisebrating 125 years from the charter of the trators, in order to gain ownership of the University, it has existed as a colossus in land immediately bordering it. Following World War II the Universiall its existence. The University was founded by John ty increased its emphasis on real estate D. Rockefeller and the American Baptist and urban planning, working with local Education Society, and funded by Baptists organizations, like the Hyde Park–Kenaround the country and Chicago philan- wood Community Council, to maintain thropists. The University quickly ac- a racial and socioeconomic status quo as quired land along the Midway from Mar- African-Americans began moving into shall Field, and quickly began acquiring the area. In 1950, 88 percent of the area additional real estate in Hyde Park as the was rentals, many owned by the Univercampus sprang up. Throughout its history sity, giving it a wide degree of control over the University frequently used real estate Hyde Park real estate. The University creto gain and leverage influence, a practice ated the South East Chicago Commission that still defines its relationship with the in 1952 in order to lead its neighborhood renewal plan. neighborhood and the city. The University has maintained an The University’s control of real estate often took a racial and economic active role in the neighboring area into tone. As early as 1909, the University the present day, often not without conbegan informally supporting neighbor- troversy. In 2011 the University signed a hood associations that were focused on Memorandum of Understanding with the maintaining racial separation. This le- City of Chicago, committing billions to city galized discrimination often took the projects and job development in the area.

The University also led a redevelopment of the 53rd Street corridor, attracting a mix of national chains and local stores into the area, though relocating some of the existing businesses. Across from Washington Park the University opened an Arts Incubator and the Currency Exchange Café. The University has also worked to help businesses with the UChicago Local program, students with the Chicago Promise, and patients with the Urban Health Initiative. The University’s most dramatic local involvement has been in helping secure the Barack Obama presidential library to Chicago, which will be located in Jackson Park. The University led the local South Side “Bring it on home” campaign, which was not without criticism from some community groups that opposed the library, especially when it became clear it would involve city parkland. The joint lobby of the University and the city, however, secured the Obama Presidential Library for Chicago. The University has exerted its presence throughout its history, shaping the immediate neighborhood and the city. —Sarah Manhardt

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Maybe you don’t quite see it now, but there w i l l be ma ny moment s in your future when the persistent, healthy need to get the hell out of Hyde Park will strike you. You will no doubt be told many numbers and colors this O-Week—such as 2, 6, 55, red, green, and blue—that will aid you in fulfilling that very need. “But what if I don’t want to go the Loop or the North Side?” you may wonder. First of all, that is an excellent question. Secondly, there’s no need to thumb frantically through your O-Book for the answer: Not only is it not there, it’s also right under your nose. Chicago is your new city, but the South Side is your new home, and you’d be silly not to get to know it. F r om the m id-19 th cent u r y t o W WII, the South Side was a burgeoning industrial hub. Steel, meatpacking, and manufacturing drew huge immigration to neighborhoods south of what is now the Loop. Formally stretching from Bronzeville down to South Shore a nd Great er Gra nd C rossi ng, the South Side quickly became home to working-class Irish, Italian, and Eastern-European immigrants, as well as blacks leaving the South. Consequently, the South Side has a long history of cultural plurality—one that is particularly evident in its rich artistic tradition. Richard Wright’s Native Son, James Farrell’s Studs Lonigan, and Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle are must-reads for a South Side history that spans neighborhoods and nationalities. Oak Woods Cemetery— just a few blocks south of campus—is the final resting place of writer Ida B. Wells, former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, sprinter Jesse Owens, and UChicago physicist Enrico Fermi, and is very much worth a trip. The diverse array of names on the headstones serves as a fascinating, if eerie, reminder of how far some have travelled to become South Siders. In the 1950s and ’60s, Hyde Park itself was the hub of an artistic movement which loosely mirrored the Harlem Renaissance and coincided with the prominence of wr iters such as

Gwendolyn Brooks and Margaret Burroughs, and artist Gordon Parks. It was also at the center of the nation’s first home for black-owned record labels. Chicago blues, R&B, and soul music f lourished through the 1960s, with the famed “Record Row”—the spiritual precursor to Detroit’s Motown Records—just north of the University on South Cottage Grove. Today, owing to industrial f light from the city, the South Side is less densely populated. It is predominantly black— over 9 0 percent by most estimates and as high as 97 percent according to 2014 census data. Many noteworthy attractions in the region pay tribute to the history and artistic achievements of the South Side’s majority community. For one, you must visit the DuSable Museum of African American History, just steps from campus on the edge of Washington Park. Also worth a look are the South Side Community Art Center, the nation’s first black art museum, and the Bronzeville Children’s Museum, which is still the only black children’s museum in the U.S., and for which you are not too old. There also remain a few ethnic neighborhoods on the South Side, such as Chinatown and Pilsen. If the CTA is all you have at your disposal, some of the best eats in the city are just a stone’s throw south of Hyde Park. Ride the #3 south to Soul Vegetarian for a paradoxical paradise of vegan soul food, or Wingz Around the World for, well, wings. If you’re still not full, you can catch the #87 bus just south of Dat Donut and take it west to the Original Rainbow Cone at 9233 South Western Avenue for their signature orange sherbet–pistachio-vanilla-cherry-walnut-strawberry ice cream combination. Now, most of you will be here for four years. By all means, do Wicker Park, do the Loop, do the Mag Mile if you must. But remember to make time for the South Side—for your new home, where there’s something worthwhile wherever you care to look. —Ajay Batra

CHICAGO POLITICS Chicago’s political scene, historically dubbed “Chicago-style politics,” invokes a reputation of corruption, political scandals, and patronage. Defined by this unique political lexicon, some argue that Chicago has outgrown its past political characterization; some do not. Decide for yourself through this quick list of some of the most influential and notable figures in the current Chicago political narrative: Bruce Rauner (R): Rauner, the current and 42nd Governor of Illinois, as-

sumed the position in January of 2015. A former private equity executive from the Chicago suburbs, Rauner established his political career through a high profile path to governorship, which pit him against the Democratic slate of incumbent Governor Pat Quinn in the general election. Rauner and his running mate Evelyn Sanguinetti won the governor’s office back for the Republican Party after 12 years under Democratic leadership. A self-proclaimed eduContinued on page 17

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cation activist who ran in support of public charter schools, Rauner faced criticism in February 2015 when he proposed $4.1 budget cuts in higher education, Medicaid, state employee pensions, and public transportation. Perhaps most notably, Rauner spent much of his time in office fighting against public employee unions, including a contract dispute with AFSCME Council 31, the largest state labor union. Robin Kelly (D): Congresswoman Kelly has served as the U.S. House Representative for the 2nd District of Illinois since 2013, succeeding Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. She represents parts of Hyde Park and other South Side neighborhoods in Congress. Kelly also wrote the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence, recognized as the first Congressional analysis and proposed solution to the gun violence crisis. Speculated to run for a Senate seat in 2016, Kelly announced that she will run for re-election as House representative, facing Republican opponent John Morrow in the general election on November 8 this year. Bobby Rush (D): Congressman Rush represents the 1st District of Illinois, including the Hyde Park community, in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has served more than two decades in Congress, winning 12 consecutive re-elections since he first took office in 1993. Rush famously held onto his place in office against young State Senator Barack Obama in a 2000 primary for Illinois’ 1st congressional district. Rush called for congressional hearings to investigate the treatment of

minority patients by the University of Chi- close political and personal connections. eight most influential senators in immicago Medical Center and fought for a Level Under his tenure, Chicago faced signifi- gration reform. This group wrote the first 1 adult trauma center on the South Side. cant structural deficits, a reversal from draft of the immigration reform bill, BorFollowing the death of his son by a gunshot the city’s usual annual budget surpluses. der Security, Economic Opportunity, and wound, he became a staunch advocate for Since 2011, Daley has been a Senior Dis- Immigration Modernization Act (S.744). It opening trauma centers in undersourced tinguished Fellow at the Harris School of is speculated that he may launch a camareas. Rush was also a civil rights activist Public Policy. paign for Illinois governorship in 2018. in the 60’s and historically co-founded the Mark Kirk (R): Kirk has been the Michael Madigan (D): Madigan is Illinois chapter of the Black Panthers. In the longest-serving Speaker of the Illinois junior United States Senator from Illi2012, he gained national attention when he House of Representatives and Chairman nois since 2011. Kirk recently drew nawas kicked off the House floor for wearing of the Democratic Party of Illinois. He has tional attention for being an outspoken a hoodie in support of Trayvon Martin. held the Speaker position for 31 years. In incumbent Republican critic of presidenRahm Emanuel (D): Emanuel is 2013, Madigan found himself embroiled in tial nominee Donald Trump, retracting the current mayor of Chicago, succeed- a patronage scandal in which he reported- his previous support. Citing his military ing longtime incumbent Mayor Richard ly used his influence to hire and promote experience serving in Navy Reserves for M. Daley in 2011. Emanuel’s popularity two of his supporters at the rail agency. over two decades, Kirk has stated that he has significantly declined since November His daughter, Lisa Madigan, is also a “cannot and will not support” Trump. This 2015 as a result of a series of criticisms, prominent political figure, serving as the upcoming November, Kirk faces a tough most prominently surrounding the han- Attorney General of Illinois. election against Democratic representadling of the police shooting of 17-year-old Jesse White (D): White has served tive Tammy Duckworth for the Illinois Laquan McDonald, with the city withhold- as the 37th Secretary of State of Illinois senate seat. ing a video of the shooting and Emanuel’s since 1999, the second-longest tenure in Barack Obama: Perhaps the most opposition to an investigation into Chi- this position. White is one of the most notable resident of Hyde Park, President cago Police Department’s operations. By popular politicians in the state, winning Obama’s political and academic beginDecember 2015, a majority of Chicago’s his fi fth term in 2014 by a 2-to-1 margin, ning is rooted in the neighborhood. With residents favored Emanuel’s resignation, a record for the office. He is notable for his house standing on South Greenwood accompanied by The New York Times and strengthening DUI, CDL, and teen driv- Avenue, Obama taught constitutional The New Yorker’s highly critical assess- ing laws and guidelines. Last year, White law at the Law School and sent his two ments of his leadership. announced that he will not be seeking daughters to the Lab School. He repreRichard M. Daley (D): Daley served re-election for a sixth term in 2018. sented Hyde Park as Illinois State Senaas the 54th mayor of Chicago from 1989 Richard Joseph “Dick” Durbin tor from 1997 to 2004, and later the ento 2011. Winning five re-elections, Daley (D): Durbin is the senior United States tire state in the U.S. Senate from 2005 was the longest serving Chicago mayor, Senator from Illinois, serving in office to 2009. As a result of his political roots, surpassing his father Richard J. Daley’s since 1997. He has also been the Assis- Obama has encountered many political 21 years in office. Daley was criticized tant Democratic Leader (Minority Whip), fi gures that still serve Hyde Park and in his later years in office when city con- the second highest position among Sen- greater Illinois. tracts with the Hired Truck Program ate Democrats. Durbin was a member of seemed to disproportionately benefit his the 2013 “Gang of Eight,” referring to the —Anjali Dhillon

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS Perhaps this has slipped your notice, but the University of Chicago is, in fact, in the city of Chicago. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day bustle of the campus and forget that a whole city full of sites to see and activities to do lies just a short distance away. Take advantage of the first few calm weeks of the quarter and take a trip downtown— you never know what you’ll find!

Grove Avenue. Visit the Hyde Park Arts Center, located on the corner of Hyde Park Boulevard and Cornell Avenue. The exhibitions are unique and rotated frequently, and a coffee shop in the front of the galleries provides a cozy spot to hang out. Woodlawn Woodlawn is the community south of Hyde Park, from the Midway Plaisance to East 67th street. Technically, Cathey, Renee Granville Grossman, the Law School, and many other University buildings are within Woodlawn. The Cottage Grove Green Line stop is also in Woodlawn, on 63rd street. This is, in my opinion, the absolute best way to get to the Loop, or any of the neighborhoods north of there.

Hyde Park You live here now! Welcome! Hyde Park, founded in 1853 as a suburb for families working in the Loop, encompasses the area east of Washington Park, from the Midway up to 51st street. The University was established 38 years later, making the area more well-known and prestigious. Soon after, Hyde Park hosted the World’s Columbian Exposition. There are references to this event The Loop Generally, when someone thinks of sprinkled liberally throughout the cam“Chicago,” they picture the Loop. pus and Hyde Park. The name “the Loop” comes from the layout of the subway lines surrounding Kenwood Kenwood is the neighborhood direct- the city. The Green, Red, Orange, Brown, ly north of Hyde Park, extending from and Purple lines all circle the main East 51st street to East 43rd street and downtown area, making it accessible bounded on the west by South Cottage from practically every corner of the city.

The must-sees in the Loop are the basic tourist fare. Take a selfie with the Bean (to prove to your friends and family that, yes, you live in Chicago now), visit the incredibly expansive Art Institute (free with your UCID!), and try out the thousands of restaurants Chicago has to offer. It is a huge and densely-packed area that demands exploration, so be sure to take advantage of it! Pilsen When Pilsen was originally developed in the late 1800s, it was predominately a community of Slavic immigrants. Pilsen, home to the National Museum of Mexican Art, has an incredible artistic presence as a neighborhood— walls throughout the area are adorned with detailed and colorful murals, and there are countless galleries to visit. Pilsen is also known for having some of the most delicious and authentic Mexican food in Chicago, and the hundreds of restaurants and bakeries give visitors plenty of options to choose from.

with quirky and unique places to shop, eat, and hang out. They have a little bit of everything, most notably great bookstores and thrift shops. If you’re looking for a fun, hip place to wander and people-watch, Wicker Park is the place to be. Lincoln Park If you’re looking to plan a fun day trip (or a cute date venue), Lincoln Park is one of the best. The Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory are both free to visit and, conveniently enough, are right next to each other. The Conservatory is heated, so it’s an enjoyable visit regardless of the time of year. There are plenty of inexpensive and good places to eat, fun things to do, and exciting locations to discover. This is by no means a complete list of the places to see in Chicago! This city is huge and complex and wonderful, and it would take far too long to see it all. With the four years you have, I encourage you to use these neighborhoods as the starting point of a city-wide adventure. Good luck!

Wicker Park Wicker Park is a neighborhood filled

—Kaitlyn Akin

CHICAGO TRANSPORTATION Congratulations! You’ve decided to go to school in Chicago—Hog Butcher for the World, Freight Handler to the Nation, the City of Big Shoulders. World-class arts institutions, lovable (albeit perennially heartbreaking) sports teams, fine dining, concerts of every genre, side-splitting improv comedy, and much, much more are all within your reach in Chicago—you just might have to leave Hyde Park to get to them. Though Hyde Park sometimes feels far

removed from the rest of Chicago, don’t be fooled: it’s easy to explore other neighborhoods so long as you’re willing to break out of the Hyde Park bubble. Don’t graduate without taking advantage of everything the nation’s third-largest city has to offer— after all, you didn’t apply to the University of Hyde Park, did you? The CTA The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most extensive and cost-effective

transportation system in Chicago. In fact, the Loop—what locals call downtown Chicago—takes its name from the circular hub of elevated (“El”) CTA rails which circumscribes it. Just about any destination in the city is accessible via the CTA’s countless buses and trains. Plus, thanks to the recent implementation of U-Pass, unlimited rides on the CTA are paid for by your tuition. It’s rare that you’ll wait any longer than 20 minutes for a bus or train, but because

the CTA can be notoriously late (especially the buses), it’s a good idea to get the CTA app, Transit Stop, which provides the most updated bus and train schedules. The CTA Trip Planner at TransitChicago.com is a handy site to have bookmarked, as it can assist you with directions to any destination accessible by CTA. Some easy ways to get out of Hyde Park via CTA are as follows, ranked by directness: Continued on page 18

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Bus only: #6: Probably the most direct way to and from the Loop from Hyde Park. The ride from Hyde Park to downtown only takes about 20 to 30 minutes sans traffic, and the bus runs along two major arteries in downtown Chicago (northbound on Michigan Avenue and southbound on State Street). #2: Running from Hyde Park to Navy Pier, the Hyde Park Express is a commuter bus, so it only runs on weekdays during the morning and evening rush. Especially convenient if you’re near the Midway and looking for an evening jaunt, as the #2 picks up on Midway Plaisance in the early evening. (You’ll just have to find a different way back, as it stops running at 7 p.m.) #4: The Cottage Grove route picks up on—surprise—South Cottage Grove Avenue, which runs alongside the entire west edge of campus. Students living or working near the Midway may opt to take the bus from East 60th Street (just a block west of the Logan Center for the Arts) or East 59th Street (a block from the medical campus). Train only: 63rd/Cottage Grove Green Line Station: Though a straight shot to the Loop and West Chicago, this station is only easily accessible for those south of the Midway—the closest dorm is Renée

Granville-Grossman Commons, about a 15 minute walk away. After arriving, trains sometimes take a few minutes to leave the station again, as it’s the last stop on the Cottage Grove-bound prong of the Green Line, so give yourself some extra time just in case. Bus & Train: #55: A popular option amongst students living north of the Midway, since it runs down 55th Street, a major Hyde Park thoroughfare. There are two versions of this bus, one of which runs all the way to Midway Airport. You can take either #55 bus if you want to get to the Garfield Green and Red Line stops, which will get you downtown and beyond (see below). If you’re airport-bound, however, make sure to check that the bus is heading to Midway, not St. Louis! #59: The southerly twin of the #55, minus a Green Line Stop. Like the #55, it brings passengers to both the Garfield Red Line Station and Midway Airport. Catch it just behind Renée Granville-Grossman Commons on the corner of 61st and Ellis. #15: Like the #55, the Jeffery Local will drop you off at both Green and Red Line stops—it just runs down South Hyde Park Boulevard (aka 51st Street) and thus mostly caters to off-campus students. Instead of providing transfer service to the Garfield stops, however, it drops off at the

51st Street Green Line and 47th Street out there—so grab a bus or train and get Red Line stops. exploring! As mentioned, the Green and Red Lines are the closest “El” lines to campus. The Metra Plenty of exciting destinations await you Oh, yeah—there is that other train on these lines: the Green Line is a straight system. If you’re trying to travel long disshot to the historic Bronzeville neighbor- tances in a pinch or go to the surrounding hood just northwest of Hyde Park, as well suburbs and beyond, the Metra is your as the beautiful Garfield Park Conser- friend. Metra Electric, the line serving vatory; the Red Line provides service to UChicago and Hyde Park, runs along many a North Side neighborhood as well South Lake Park Avenue with stops as both U.S. Cellular and Wrigley Fields; at 51st/53rd Streets, 55th/56th/57th and both will drop you off at Chinatown Streets, and 59th Street. For $3.50, it and South Loop, two popular student will drop you off at a handful of stops behangout spots. tween Hyde Park and its endpoint in the Alternatively, you can ride them as Loop, Millennium Station. From there, far as the Loop, then transfer to anoth- you can transfer to other trains—that’s er line. The Orange Line is your ticket to where the RTA Regional Trip Planner Bridgeport, a burgeoning arts and enter- —a website similar to the CTA trip plantainment destination, and Midway Inter- ner, but for the many Metra lines—may national Airport; the Blue Line to hipster come in handy. havens Wicker Park and Logan Square, as well as O’Hare International Airport; Biking the Brown Line to a number of North Side Believe it or not, a bike goes a long way, neighborhoods, including Old Town, which even in sprawling Chicago. With enough houses Second City; and the Pink Line to time (and breathable clothing), you can Pilsen, Chicago’s largest predominantly pedal all the way into the city via the evLatino neighborhood. (The Purple and er-scenic Lake Shore path. Yellow Lines exclusively run to the northDon’t feel like investing in a bike? ern suburbs—Wilmette and Evanston on No problem—you can rent one at the evPurple, Skokie on Yellow—so you’ll only er-proliferating Divvy stations around the use those if you happen to be visiting neighborhood and city. those places.) —Patrick Dexter Naturally, that’s only a slice of what’s

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CHICAGO DINING Al’s Italian Beef Along with deep-dish and Chicago char dogs, Italian beef completes the trinity of Chicago foods. The concept is simple enough: Take pieces of shredded roast beef marinated for hours, insert them into an Italian roll, dip it into a pool of au jus, and top it with giardiniera (hot peppers). Each one has to be served on a gloriously greasy piece of wax paper. The product, in any case, is not my favorite creation, though it is admittedly essential to the city’s rich culinary history. The heart-stopping, a r ter y- clogg ing monstrosity might satisfy the strong willed, but some of us might question the cost it comes at. Goodbye sweet lifespan! Classic American, Multiple Locations— 5441 S. Wentworth Avenue (773) 373-4700 Regular Al: $6.75 Au Cheval Think of everything you need to start a trendy, contemporary American gastropub. Poor lighting. Check. A subtle blend of slate and brick. Check. A wrap-around bar serving cocktails l i f t ed f rom episodes of M ad Men. Check. Miscellaneous vintage ephemera. Check. Chopped chicken liver and beef stew? A midst the ultra trendy celebrity-run restaurants of the West L oop —including Stephanie Izzard’s Girl and the Goat, and Graham Elliot’s eponymous bistro —is a just-surprising-enough twist on traditional Jewish diner fare. The menu was crafted, I suspect, specifically to please Guy Fieri’s palate, and the decor to hide his spikey bleached hair. Foie gras comes

either in terrine, cabbage, or with eggs and toast. Fries come topped with mornay sauce and a fried egg. The Kosher dill pickles come on their own plate. Go because it’s not your typical “greasy spoon” diner. Leave with a full belly, a touch of guilt, and grease on your shirt. Contemporary American, 800 West Randolph Street, (312) 929-4580, Entrées: $9 –21. —Colin Bradley Bongo Room Tucked into the corner of a residential complex near the Roosevelt Red Line stop, the Bongo Room offers breakfast and brunch to the trendy crowds. Lines start early, even before they open, so don’t hope for anything speedy unless you’re an early bird. Expect American breakfast done right, and with a few twists. It’s hard not to fantasize about the richness of the red velvet pancakes, which are generously topped with their heart-warming vanilla crème. These are hotcakes born for your Instagram account. For the savory eater, the chorizo potato avocado omelette balances the light and hefty without overdoing either. Breakfast, brunch, Multiple Locations — South Loop: 1152 South Wabash Avenue, (312) 291-0100, Average Entrée: $13. —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Chicago Diner Meat free since ’83 —and I think we’re all happy it ’s worked out so far. Still ser v ing from its orig inal

Boystown location, the Chicago Diner continues to beef up vegetarian and vegan cuisine to the enjoyment of carnivores and non-carnivores alike. Popular on the menu is the Radical Reuben, filled with seitan roast ‘beef ’ soaked in beet juice and pickling brine that make the deli f lavors jump right out at you with every savory bite. Try the shakes as a hearty pairing to the imitation meat, especially the cookie dough peanut butter vegan shake. If you think you know how dense cookie dough and peanut butter can get, you probably haven’t feasted on this double whammy. Vegan diner, Multiple Locations—Boystown: 3411 North Halsted Street, (773) 935-6696, Average Entrée: $10; Large Shake: $7.00 —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Girl and the Goat Established by Top Chef champion Stephanie Izard, this Chicago hotspot is known for its bold f lavors, lively atmosphere, and long lines. Reservations are strongly recommended. Girl and the Goat offers a range of unusual delicacies for brave foodies: goat liver mousse, wood oven roasted pig face, and duck tongue to list a few. Many traditional vegetarian, meat, and fish options are also available for the less adventurous. With creative cocktails and Chicago brewed craft beers, this trendy restaurant is a great fit for the 21+ crowd. Contemporary American, 809 W. Randolph Street, (312) 4926262, Average Meal: $30-60.

—Emily Feigenbaum Firecakes Donuts Crav ing something sweet? Open until late hours of the night, this bakery offers a wide selection of unusual doughnut f lavors. Malted Milk Ball, Maple Glazed Pineapple and Bacon, and Butterscotch Praline are a few or ig inal f lavors from this popula r doughnut shop. Seasonal specialties, including Apple Cinnamon Fritter and Sicilian Pistachio Old Fashioned, are also available. Looking for a simple flavor? Firecakes also serves Classic Jelly and Vanilla Iced. Take a seat at this cozy bakery with a fresh doughnut and a cup of coffee. Bakery, River North, 68 W. Hubbard Street, (312) 329-6500, Average Doughnut: $3. —Emily Feigenbaum Honky Tonk BBQ Of all the cuisines to develop in Chicago’s recent history, barbeque has perhaps seen the most progress. With promising newcomers appearing every year, and with a formidable presence from some veterans like Lem’s and Twin Anchors, the BBQ scene has become a difficult one to stay on top of. Honky Tonk, however, is more than just good ribs and pulled pork: This Pilsen smoker is a show as much as it is a restaurant, playing on campy and sometimes kitschy Southern themes that somehow work. Live country music and a fully stocked, saloon-like bar add to the feel, which makes those Viking beef ribs and their sauces just a Continued on page 20

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little bit more savory. Barbecue, American, 1800 South Racine Avenue, (312) 226-7427, Average Sandwich: $8; Platters: $14.50 –33 —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Lao Sze Chuan A mecca for UChicago students so popular that it might as well be part of the Common Core. Standout dishes are usually those that pack the most heat. An opening plate of spicy cabbage sets the mood—stringy, spicy, and yet somehow refreshing; their boiled beef pot, layered thick with red pepper f lakes, produces just as much f lare in its flavors as it does in the back of your throat. Don’t worry, though—we’re talking tears of joy here, not pain. After dinner, be sure to drop by Joy Yee’s for bubble tea: a convenient excuse to cleanse your fire-burdened palate. Chinese, 2172 South Archer Avenue, (312) 326-5040, Entrées: $11–14. —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Lou Malnati’s If there has to be a de-facto rule of pizza eating, it might as well be to find your place and defend it with everything you’ve got. Well, it might not be that severe, but you get the idea. In the world of deep-dish, everyone has his or her camp, whether it’s Giordano’s or Gino’s, or any of the other seemingly ubiquitous Chicago chains. The not-sosecret secret is that the vast majority of deep-dish tastes great, and fairly similar, regardless of location. So what makes Lou Malnati’s so special? It’s

simple: It’s not teeming with tourists. Go with friends, order whatever pizza you’d like (the Malnati Classic with sausage is my favorite), and enjoy the local buzz. Pizza, Multiple Locations— 805 S. State Street, (312) 786-1000, Pizza: $8–25 (sizes vary). —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur M Burger Chicago’s very own version of a fast food burger is a small chain started in the back of the kitchen at Tru—a Chicago fine dining institution. It might not have a lot of seating, but its low prices and convenient locations near the Mag Mile make it a keeper. Get the M Burger for a no-frills old-fashioned creation, and always get the fries. It’s hard to say exactly what makes the burger so addictive; maybe it’s the special sauce, the rivers of juice in the patty, or the simplicity of its architecture, but the uncertainty is part of the experience. Either way, the word printed on the bags of fries still holds true: M Burger is “DELICIOUS”. Burgers, Multiple Locations— 100 W. Randolph St., (312) 578-1478, Double M Burger: $4.99; Fries: $1.99. —Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Molly’s Cupcakes Molly’s is the crown jewel of Chicago cupcake boutiques, with a rotating seasonal menu that doesn’t shy away from the bold and brash. Try the apple pie cupcake from their fall menu—a nearly perfect copy of its much larger cousin, though with a f luffier topping. Warning to the wise: bite into one of

these gloriously decadent center-filled treats at your own risk; they’ve been known to pack more punch than their f lowery colors indicate. It might even help to prep beforehand by limiting yourself to just one cupcake. OK, maybe two. Space is limited and lines can snake out into the street, so expect a wait during peak hours. Cupcakes, 2536 North Clark Street, (773) 8837220, Center-Filled Cupcake: $3.75.

creation is known for its meats, oysters, and beer, with touches of everything in between. Chef Paul Kahan, a powerhouse restaurateur in Chicago and winner of the James Beard Outstanding Chef award, has created a menu of mostly small plates that dazzles with the familiar. At The Publican, things are always more than one imagines. Common orders include the pork rinds, with balanced f lavors of vinegar and cheese, or any of their carefully selected oysters. But for a real sense of what this restaurant has to offer, consider ordering the surprisingly notable farm chicken. Seasoned to perfection with espelette pepper and Mexican oregano, the chicken shines with its tender and delicate meat. The plate finishes with a bed of fries soaked in the bird’s juices. Chicken has never been so good. Gastropub, 837 West Fulton Market, (312) 733-9555, Plates: $5-30.

—Richard Deulofeut-Manzur Pleasant House Bakery Dining hall gravy is to be avoided. Not only are the taste and ingredients more dubious than Plato’s happiness algebra, but there is almost nothing you can do to prevent the gravy from sliding over and soaking the pizza and that one leaf of lettuce on your plate. Pleasant House Bakery solves all your problems. Golden, f laky pie crusts enclose a myriad of scrumptious surprises from “ Mushroom and Kale” to “Steak and Ale.” The tiny, British, BYOB bakery in Bridgeport also serves up Fish and Chips on Fridays and High Tea on Sunday. Stop off after a day of hard work at Bridgeport Coffee across the street, and bring over some libations from Maria’s, located right next door. They also sell pre-baked savory pies to take home and heat up later to impress your friends. Savory British pies, 2119 South Halsted Street, (773) 523-PIES, Pies: $8-10.

—Richard Deulofeut-Manzur The Wieners Circle For a classic Chicago dog (aka “red hot”) this is nearly as good as it gets. This famous hotdog joint in Belmont attracts hordes of parading bar-hoppers every weekend, and for good reason: Their mounds of fries and Vienna beef franks are both knockouts. The place has its quirks: a combative staff, a funky location, and a couple of notso-tasteful secret menu items. But the secret here isn’t the ignominy: It’s the quality of the food. Hot dogs, 2622 North Clark Street, (773) 477-7444, Classic Chicago Dog: $3.10.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

KATHY ZHOU

CAMPUS ART Renovations, discounts, Hamilton, and a 1957 Cadillac de Ville. This year, the UChicago arts scene has revamped for another year of rigorous inquiry, but with a little twist: some of the most exciting art won’t be inside any museum. This is the year of public art—of Concrete Happenings. But first, let’s get you up to date. Where can you fi nd art on campus? Tucked away in an unassuming courtyard just north of the intersection of East 56th Street and South Greenwood Avenue, the Smart Museum of Art is the University’s main art museum and harbors a collection of works ranging from 12th-century Korean bowls to mid-century Warhols, Paschkes, and Matisses. If you’re looking for a quiet and well-lit haven complete with delicious espresso, this art treasure trove even comes with a café. Over the summer, the Smart team executed a complete wall-to-wall reinstallation of several main galleries, recontextualizing old classics and unearthing new gems. Meanwhile, the temporary fall exhibition, co-curated by UChicago’s own Laura Letinsky and contemporary curator Jessica Moss, will feature 300 photos tracing the history of photography. To ring in the new academic year, the Smart is also hosting a free “Infl ata-Dorm” Back-to-School BBQ on Thursday, September 29. If you favor art with a more “experimental ethos,” venture up to the fourth floor of Cobb to visit the Renaissance Society. Founded in 1915, this small, independent museum is known for featuring unexpected and interactive exhibitions from local and international contemporary artists. Admission is free. “British artist Ben Rivers has created a new fi lm for us that is part of his current exhibition, Urth, and then in November New York–based artist Sadie Benning is showing a new series of paintings called Shared Eye. The Ren is a place where you can see artists really experimenting with new ideas and pushing the boundaries of their practices, and these two presentations are great examples of that,” Renaissance Society Chief Curator Solveig Øvstebø said. Inevitably, all first-years start to

miss their mummy during fi rst quarter, so take a visit to the Oriental Institute, located just a block off the main quad. This world-renowned archaeology museum boasts a collection of ancient artifacts from Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Syria, Nubia, and Turkey—everything from 40-ton sculptures of winged bulls to the weapons of Biblical Armageddon. If you’re reading The Epic of Gilgamesh for fi rst-year Hum, put down your tired translation and check out the epic itself: the original Babylonian cuneiform tablets (circa 2,000 B.C.E.) are just inside the museum. Later this fall, an exhibit on the use of drone technology in archaeology will open on the lower levels, featuring aerial and ground photos of prehistoric sites in Jordan. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation. The Logan Center for the Arts, located at 60th Street and Drexel Avenue, opened in 2012 and is a newer but thriving center of campus art featuring both professional and student work. British-Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong’s Open Season, a show exploring our notions of identity in the post-digital age, is currently on display on the fi rst floor Logan Center Gallery and runs until October 30. To see student work, stroll the ground floor and lower levels, where paintings, drawings, and sculptures flood the halls. Just beyond the Oriental Institute, along South Woodlawn Avenue, you’ll fi nd a reprieve from the pervasive gothic façade of campus at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House. A U.S. National Historic Landmark, this masterpiece showcases Wright’s distinctive Prairie style of architecture: its low-pitched roof and long strips of windows emulate the horizons of the Midwest. Students get in free the first Monday of every month and can score free food and live music every Friday night in October at its After Hours events. The Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, just north of the Robie House, hosts a robust array of lectures, workshops, and contemporary art exhibitions. Though not a museum or exhibition space itself, the Booth School of Business exhibits a substantial collection of

modern art. And hop across Woodlawn to Saieh Hall for a gander at those Nobel Prizes of which the admissions office is so fond. If you’re interested in venturing slightly off campus, simply cross Washington Park by taking the Green Line to the Garfield stop to visit the brainchild of artist and urban planner Theaster Gates: the Arts Incubator, at 301 East Garfield Boulevard. This community space for exhibitions, performances, lectures, and artist residencies is part of the University’s Arts and Public Life Initiative, which encourages students and faculty to engage with their community and experience art beyond campus gates. Nearby on the same block—known as the Arts Block—the gorgeously graffitied Muffler Shop, at 359 East Garfield, offers space for artistic collaboration and hosts outdoor screenings in partnership with Black Cinema House. At 317 East Garfield, you’ll see the empty shell of the soon-to-be Green Line Arts Center, still in preliminary development. On the north side of campus, the Hyde Park Art Center, located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue along the East Shuttle route, also promotes local artists and offers both classes and workshops, allowing student members free access to the ceramics facilities. To the west of campus at the intersection of 57th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, the DuSable Museum of African American History is committed to the conservation of African-American history, culture, and art. This year, thanks to Arts Pass, admission is free for students. If you want to get involved in planning events, check out the Arts Liaisons program. With six new liaisons this year, this team of 16 students works side-byside with Logan Center staff to develop the arts event schedule and marketing. This year, however, the most exciting art on campus won’t be found at any of the typical go-tos. “One of the biggest art events of the fall isn’t happening at the Smart or Logan, but in a parking garage,” Smart Museum Associate Director of Communications C.J. Lind said. Continued on page 2

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EVEN MORE CAMPUS ART Continued from page 1

On September 30, 16 tons of cement will take up its new home in the Campus North parking garage, soon to provoke a year of multidisciplinary programs across campus. Concrete Traffic, a 1970 sculpture by German artist Wolf Vostell, is the cement “mummification” of a real 1957 Cadillac, brought to campus by Professor and Neubauer Collegium researcher Christine Mehring. The monumental sculpture, recognized as an “art event,” will be used as a launchpad to discuss the role and power of public art, especially as it relates to the history of public art on the UChicago campus. Lectures, workshops, and events will take place at the Logan, Smart, and Neubauer Collegium, so stay tuned for more information throughout the year. For those of you hoping to create rather than contemplate, there are many student groups dedicated to promoting the visual arts. Each spring, Festival of the Arts (FotA) orchestrates a campus-wide

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jubilee of student art. Throughout the year, FotA also hosts workshops, performances, and gallery openings and sends out a weekly arts newsletter. Outside the Lines, a group geared more toward promoting technique in practicing artists, organizes weekly figure-drawing classes in Logan, while members of ArtShould spend their afternoons teaching art classes at nearby Chicago Public Schools. Kitchen Sink, a relatively new group dedicated to fostering the student art community, hosts free four-hour painting sessions every Wednesday night in Logan. Whether you’re a devoted museum-goer, practicing artist, or complete art novice, the depth and diversity of art outlets on campus and in Hyde Park at large have something for everyone. It’s a new and exciting year to join in on the fun—just remember, in the style of Concrete Happenings: Don’t just look at art. Grapple with it.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

The Whole Harmonium: The Life of Wallace Stevens a lecture by author and poet Paul Mariani

—Grace Hauck

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

A Lecture by Rémi Brague Professor Emeritus at the Sorbonne and LMU Munich

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

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National Book Award winning author of “Redeployment”

Founded in 1997 by Catholic scholars at the University of Chicago, The Lumen Christi Institute engages the intellectual community of the University by presenting the Catholic intellectual tradition through lectures, symposia, master classes, and non-credit courses.

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+ AROUND TOWN Art Institute of Chicago Guarded by two bronze beasts at its South Michigan Avenue entrance, the Art Institute is a world-famous art museum renowned for both its gorgeous Beaux-Arts interior and carefully curated collections. Between rooms devoted to the masters— Monet, Renoir, and Caillebotte are among those whose works deck the halls—can be found rich catalogs of Japanese woodblock prints and African-American art, to name a few. Required visiting is the Modern Wing, a 2009 renovation dedicated to the works of 20th- and 21st-century artists. Admission is free with UCID. Museum of Contemporary Art Located about mile and a half north

of the Art Institute is Chicago’s own contemporary art museum, which offers several f loors worth of post-war art. Here can be found find artwork that pushes the bounds of the conventional—its MCA Stage program brings to the city cutting-edge performance art that blurs the lines between traditional disciplines. Admission is free with UCID. National Museum of Mexican Art Located in Pilsen, Chicago’s own Mexican-American heritage neighborhood and one of the city’s cultural hubs, this small museum boasts a rich, colorful collection of art that doubles as an educational resource for Mexican history and culture.

The permanent collection is organized chronologically, from pre-Columbian times to Chicano resistance art. Rotational exhibitions—including one that features the works of Frida Kahlo—round out the space; the annual Día de los Muertos exhibit runs from mid-September to the end of October. Admission is free. Second and Third Fridays Doors fly open along the blocks in the Chicago Arts District (Pilsen) from 6 to 10 p.m. on the second Friday of each month, ushering in a night of gallery-hopping and an eyeful of diverse contemporary art; the Fine Arts Building (South Loop) also opens artist studios to the public from 5 to 10 in the evening. Third

Fridays in the Oak Park Arts District are a similar affair, but with greater emphasis on live music and more dining options. Open House Chicago Hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Open House provides incredible access to more than 200 Chicago gems on October 15 and 16. Highlights include Prairie-style private homes (Frank Lloyd Wright ring a bell?) as well as Fourth Presbyterian Church, where Julie Andrews tried to thwart My Best Friend’s Wedding—to a fictional UChicago thirdyear, no less! Admission is free. —Emma Broder Updated by Eva Reid and MJ Chen

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CAMPUS MUSIC It’s a good time to be a musician at UChi- spring—past operettas include Princess Ida, cago. While Philip Glass (A.B. ’56) has long Yeomen of the Guard, and H.M.S. Pinafore. since ghosted the Burton-Judson courtyard, Classical vocal ensembles include Motet music remains central to the University’s Choir, which specializes in a cappella repcultural and physical landscape. Between ertoire both seasoned and modern, and the the beat of your own drum and the rhythm Rockefeller Chapel Choir, which takes of other campus productions, we, the foot- residence during the school year and performs on Sundays at Rockefeller. Auditions loose, bid you welcome. Get off the O-Week grid by checking out take place during O-Week—keep those viothe annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival, a lins tuned and those larynxes warm! Thanks to Pitch Perfect, the collegiate free, two-day festival that hosts a rich assortment of local and national jazz artists. a cappella scene has become somewhat The festival boasts 11 indoor and outdoor of a cultural phenomenon. UChicago glee venues throughout the neighborhood and runs the gamut from single-sex (Run for all-day programming. Falling on Septem- Cover, Unaccompanied Women, Men ber 24–25 this year, Jazz Fest bids the sum- in Drag) to co-ed (Ransom Notes and mer farewell with just a touch of the blues. the award-winning Voices in Your Head, The music department hosts over 14 among others) to the aptly named Rhythm different ensembles and programs, which and Jews. Check out the a cappella showcollectively put on more than 100 concerts case Monday, September 26 and let the riffeach quarter. The University Symphony off begin. Tune into WHPK, the campus radio Orchestra performs two concerts each quarter, with mostly warhorse repertoire station, for curated jams from the comfort from Beethoven to Shostakovich. The Uni- of your dorm hovel. University students and versity Chamber Orchestra specializes community members 160-strong staff the in Baroque, Classical, and modern reper- station and DJ its shows. WHPK aims to toire suited for its 30–40 member perform- showcase “music not commonly heard in the ing force. It also accompanies the Gilbert mainstream,” from rock to public affairs to and Sullivan Opera Company each jazz to classical. Tune in to 88.5 FM or lis-

ten online at whpk.org. The Major Activities Board presents two hotly anticipated concerts each year: the Fall Show and Summer Breeze. Past concerts have featured the Ramones, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, and Eminem. Twenty-dollar tickets are easy on the student budget (beer funds not included). For the more classically inclined, University of Chicago Presents (UCP) is well poised to scratch that cultural itch. UCP hosts three concert series yearly, bringing to campus acclaimed soloists and chamber ensembles in spaces from the intimate (Mandel Hall) to the awesome (Rockefeller Chapel). Five bucks get you in the audience for such luminaries as Anne Sophie von Otter, Daniil Trifonov, and Philip Glass. In terms of practice and performance spaces, Logan Center’s musical facilities stand unrivaled. Logan boasts three music ensemble rehearsal rooms, 20 music practice rooms, one piano teaching studio, and an ambitious Performance Hall. The space plays host to the Jazz Series, which offers discounted access to world-renowned jazz artist performances throughout the year, and the Logan Cabaret Series, a biweekly (every other week, folks) student variety show.

And for those whose hearts are beholden to ivied walls, catch some sun outside Goodspeed Hall for an earful of the next Lang Lang rehearsing his Tchaik One in a practice room. A final head-bang to the alt-music scene on and around campus that rocks out without RSO funding or a place on the official campus events calendar. Record store by day, music venue by night, Hyde Park Records on East 53rd Street offers students a sample size of Chicago’s rich musical history (and present); The Silver Room combines community-driven music and art events with a cool, locavore commercial space. On any given day, Dirt Red Brass Band, a traveling New Orleans–style student band, may jazz up your quad-crossing scramble with its signature sound and playful performance style. And for those who like the dirt under the nails just where it is, basement shows featuring local student bands are a regular fi xture in the Hyde Park night scene. Just be sure to keep your ears to the ground—it’s rumbling. —Joy Crane Updated by MJ Chen

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THE NEW

Liederstube Lyric Opera of Chicago Mathematician and pianist Eugenia My favorite Lyric legend takes place in ’55. Superstar prima donna Maria Cheng (of The Late Show and YouTube fame) Callas —moments away from her en- reigns over this monthly song room, which trance in Act II of Madama Butter- specializes in Romantic art songs by Schubert, fly—is served a lawsuit by U.S. Mar- Brahms, and other composers. The Fine Arts shal Stanley Pringle (no relation to Building studio seats an intimate number in a the stackable snack). She vows never collegial space, with music garnished by tasteful snacks (bring something) and fizzy comto sing in Chicago again. Not that the modern Lyric sees any pany. The youthful energy is palpable, even less drama— on stage, sopranos and contagious: Rising stars of Chicago’s artistic tenors among the world’s best court class are regulars, chiming in their voices and love, hatch plots, and fall haplessly the occasional clarinet. Her salon makes little victim to intrigue. This coming season distinction between audience and performer. sees a return to warhorse bel canto All are welcome to contribute ein lied to the works by the Italian masters. Bellini’s Liederjam—but maybe leave the Mozart at Norma is a Druid priestess who betrays home, if you know what’s good for you (she her country for love… only to be be- doesn’t like it). Second Fridays every month. trayed by her Roman lover. Donizetti’s —MJ Chen Lucia di Lammermoor pledges to elope with her family’s sworn enemy… only to fall victim to a political plot. There’s a pattern here. Hotly anticipated is Lyric’s new Ring cycle, a series of four operas by Wagner and a test of both artistic mettle and operational finesse. Each coming season will premiere a new opera in the set, starting with Das Rheingold in October. Recent productions have forayed outside of the house’s, er, wheelhouse: The world premiere of Bel Canto, brainchild of living composer Jimmy López, as well as a new production of Wozzeck, Alban Berg’s Expressionist nightmare, both come to mind. Oh, and student tickets are $15 through their NEXT student program. Go on a weeknight and snag some of the best seats in the house.

DIY Spaces Promontory If none of these glorious examples of Hyde Park residents consistently rank architecture tickle your fancy, there’s al- the Promontory ahead of nearest contender ways Chicago basements, where the DIY Alpha Delta Phi (Alpha Delt) in polls about scene lurks. You might be surprised at the the best neighborhood concert venue. Owned variety of genres Chi DIY holds—there by the same team that operates Thalia Hall are the punkest of the punks, neo-goth and the Empty Bottle, the Promontory prirock bands, pure noise artists, rappers, marily focuses on soul, jazz, funk, hip hop, everything. That being said, the average and combinations of the four. Although soldnight in a DIY space will consist of you out shows are dazzling—I dare you to find paying $7 to hear a guitar band in Lo- that kind of energy at Bar Night—equally gan Square, and who knows, they might fun is the Promontory’s Monday night seend up being the next Lemons or the next ries, The Corner. The Corner is $5 at the Twin Peaks. The DIY scene extends to door, and features local acts with three peolegitimate venues like Burlington Bar, ple or fewer (their set-up has got to fit in the Emporium, and Red Line Tap, but DIY corner by the upstairs bar). This summer at spaces are still the most accessible to col- the Corner, I saw Evanston rapper Kweku lege students under legal drinking age. Collins do a set with an electric guitarist instead of a DJ—Collins had everybody —Miriam Benjamin swooning, including Chicago singer/songwriter/poet Jamila Woods, who was watching Collins two feet away from me. If you’re in Hyde Park during the summer, keep an eye out during festival season: last year the Promontory hosted a show with DJ Maseo from De La Soul (De La Soul was performing at Riot Fest in late September), and this year comedian Hannibal Buress, in town during Lollapalooza, did a pop-up show.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Pianist Mitsuko Uchida played a program of Mozart concerti in a pair of totally glam gold booties a few years back. When asked about them at a signing, she replied that some ruffian had stolen her go-to pair the previous season in Chicago. I went out and bought a pair of gold booties. Symphony Center is the place to hear the world’s greatest living performers. Led by music director Riccardo Muti, Chicago’s hometown orch commands the repertoire from gilt Baroque to the Viennese school to the downright experimental. A performance of Olivier Messiaen’s monumental Turangalîla-Symphonie was unlike anything I’d heard before —this cataclysm of Catholicism and cosmic love-poetry so challenging yet wondrous to behold. Its coming season caters to aficionadi—pardon me—and neophytes alike: the Beethoven piano concertos, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, and even John Williams’s score from Catch Me If You Can. Expect a return visit from Dame Uchida and her golden booties. Student tickets run you $15 and score lush acoustics in the second- or third-level balcony. Chicago Opera Theater Innovation in opera happens at the grassroots, and the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) has been serving eclectic fare for over 40 years (and to well more than 40 ears! Sorry). Its upcoming season makes like a Time Lord through the ages yet skates boldly along the cutting edge: a reimagining of Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen from the English Baroque; a co-world premiere of Stewart Copeland’s The Invention of Morel; The Perfect American, a fantasia on the last days of Walt Disney’s life by Philip Glass (A.B. ’56).

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Lincoln Hall My cousin from Minnesota once asked me what my favorite concert venue in Chicago was, and when I said Lincoln Hall, she grinned. “My husband says that Lincoln Hall is the only thing keeping him in Chicago.” Lincoln Hall isn’t the last thread tying me to Chicago, but it’s unquestionably a perk. The sound is great, acts are on time, and the venue is clean and spacious. It’s easy to get to (right off the Fullerton stop), in a beautiful neighborhood (Lincoln Park), and the bookers bring in the best of aboutto-break rock and pop (Lincoln Hall’s smaller and older sister venue, Schubas, brings in the best of the about-to-about-to break rock and pop). Two years ago, I saw English artist Jamie T at Lincoln Hall. It was a great show, but it didn’t feel particularly intimate until I learned that Jamie T had just sold out two nights at the 10,000-capacity Alexandra Palace in London. And word to the wise—don’t be fooled by Lincoln Hall and Schubas’ variable age limits. If you’re desperate and the age limit is 21+, write to the manager of the artist and ask to get the age limit bumped down. It’s worked for me on multiple occasions. Lincoln Hall does 100 percent off bands on Mondays, and if you’re lucky you might catch someone big: the Orwells once did a free show under the name DePaul Women’s Basketball Team. The Empty Bottle I once read the last disco ball Jay Reatard smashed was the Empty Bottle’s. This should give you some idea of the type of dive bar you’re dealing with—raggedy, punk as fuck, and legendary. None of y’all fi rst-years will be able to break into the Bottle—it’s exclusively 21+, and that’s a warning—but indie types will consistently swoon at the Bottle’s schedule, which contains every permutation of rock known to man. The Bottle was throwing free local shows before Lincoln Hall was even open; it’s been invaluable in supporting Chicago bands. The Bottle also helps program West Fest and Do Division, two of Chicago’s free summer street festivals, and in February the Bottle holds Music Frozen Dancing in its back lot. Disclaimer: Music Frozen Dancing is the coldest I’ve ever been in Chicago; the heat lamps don’t do shit, and moshing is probably the only way you’re going to survive the experience with all fingers and toes intact.

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CAMPUS THEATER From performing Shakespeare to building a set to splitting sides with improv comedy, there are many opportunities to make campus your stage at UChicago. Approximately 500 students are involved in campus productions each year. The largest contingent of students partakes in University Theater (UT), which produces more than 35 shows a year reaching an annual audience of over 10,000. UT offers a high level of student involvement in its shows and an extensive set of resources, including the 11-story Logan Center for the Arts and the knowledge of well-trained theater professionals and academics. This fall alone, UT will put on an eclectic array of productions. The season will kick off with Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale (first through second week), then take a break until the quarterly Weekend of Workshops (fifth week) brings a new set of small plays to the FXK Theater. Three consecutive weeks of

productions will follow: Ellen McLaughlin’s Iphigenia and Other Daughters (sixth week); Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, presented by the Dean’s Men (seventh week); and Amy Herzog’s After the Revolution (eighth week). The first quarter will conclude with yet another Shakespeare play, The Merchant of Venice (10th week). UT’s 24-Hour Play Festival, held the first weekend of each quarter, invites all students to create an entire play from scratch, from playwriting to set design to performance, in just 24 hours. New and curious students should sign up for the UT listhost and check the UT website for specific audition information. If you prefer to stay out of the spotlight, positions for production managing, stage managing, house managing, lighting, set design, costume design, and sound design are always available. Students with Shakespearean inclinations may want to check out the aforemen-

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tioned Dean’s Men. As the University’s resident Shakespeare troupe, it stages one of the master’s 39 plays every quarter. The Dean’s Men also holds biweekly play readings and works closely with professor emeritus and Shakespeare expert David Bevington. Because Hyde Park is the birthplace of improvisational comedy, it’s only fitting that the University boasts not one but two excellent improv groups. Founded by Second City founder Bernie Sahlins (A.B. ’43) in 1986, Off-Off Campus gives its O-Week show in Mandel Hall and presents a five-week revue each quarter from fourth to eighth week. Occam’s Razor, an improv troupe open to both undergraduate and graduate students, puts on three free shows each quarter, performing in the FXK Theater on the third floor of the Reynolds Club. Auditions for both Off-Off and Occam’s Razor are held early in fall quarter. Seeking a more unconventional creative outlet? Never fear, “unconventional” is UChi-

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cago’s middle name. Those looking to combine their loves of history and theater may be interested in the Classical Entertainment Society, which produces works based on classical sources, or UChicago Commedia, which specializes in the commedia dell’arte theater style of the Italian Renaissance. High-flying acrobats of all skill levels are encouraged to join Le Vorris & Vox Circus, which occasionally collaborates with UT to put on shows combining theater and circus arts. For those interested in studying theater in an academic setting, Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) is a strong undergraduate program which places emphasis on combining the theory of drama and its practice. Six courses in theory and analysis and six courses in artistic practice are required of all TAPS majors. —Lauren Gurley Updated by Hannah Edgar and May Huang

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+ AROUND TOWN It should also be noted that some of the best professional theater in the country is in Chicago. The Goodman Theatre is the city’s oldest active nonprofit theater organization, and the Steppenwolf Theatre has produced alums like Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry (both founding members of the company), Laurie Metcalf, and John Malkovich. Also not to be missed are Chicago’s excellent smaller companies, which are too numerous to name here. A few worth checking out include: Lookingglass Theatre, based in Chicago’s historic Water Tower; Victory Gardens Theater in Lincoln Park, for its commitment to local and world premieres; the experimental Neo-Futurists in Andersonville; and First Floor Theater in Wicker Park, which was founded by UChicago alums in 2012. Prefer to see something you can belt

along to? Don’t throw away your shot to attend Lin-Manuel Miranda’s runaway hit Hamilton at the PrivateBank Theatre (opening September 27). The Oriental and Cadillac Palace Theatres are also consistent hosts of fresh-off-Broadway musicals. In the spring, even the stately Civic Opera House trades in Rossini for Rodgers & Hammerstein: Lyric Opera of Chicago caps off its season every year with a musical. This year, the guest of honor is Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady (running from April 28 to May 21). And as for live comedy, well! The Second City is easily the most laureled comedy troupe in Chicago and possibly the country, producing more Saturday Night Live stars than you can count. iO Chicago is another local improv juggernaut and big-time SNL feeder—a can’t-miss is their hilarious,

jaw-dropping Improvised Shakespeare troupe. If you’re looking for something closer to home, The Revival opened its doors just last year on 55th Street, bringing improv comedy back to its birthplace in Hyde Park. (We don’t mean that figuratively: The Compass Players, considered the first improv troupe, performed at the back of a bar on the same street corner back in 1955.) All three offer improv classes and programs for those looking to cut their comedic teeth in a supportive environment. If you don’t have time to leave Hyde Park but still want to get your fix of professional theater, Court Theatre, a professional theater company on campus, puts on high-quality shows on Ellis Avenue, just across from Ratner. Once called “the most consistently excellent theater company in America” by The Wall Street Journal,

Court will open this season with the world premiere of Michael Cristofer’s Man in the Ring. The play is based on the true story of six-time world champion boxer Emile Griffith, who mortally wounded an opponent who called him a homophobic slur during a match. Don’t forget to check out student pricing online, which may allow you to see this production and more for as little as five dollars. Fresh thespian blood, experienced or not, is what keeps the theater groups alive and improving each year. And with the University’s offerings, academic and extracurricular, on- and offstage, traditional and comedic, chances are you are missing out if you don’t put yourself out there. —Lauren Gurley Updated by Hannah Edgar and May Huang

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CAMPUS FILM At UChicago the pictures may move, but you don’t really have to; there are plenty of excellent resources for the collegiate cinephile right on campus. If you’re not looking to stray too far from the Reg, Doc Films is an exceptional choice. Housed in the Max Palevsky Cinema in Ida Noyes Hall, Doc began in 1932 as a student-run film club that exclusively screened documentaries (or, as its founders called them, “the realist study of our time via nonfiction film”). In 1940, the organization became firmly established as the International House Documentary Film Group. Since then, Doc has expanded its repertoire and now screens everything from flops to favorites. Esteemed directors and actors from Woody Allen to Alfred Hitchcock—and, more recently, Darren Aronofsky—have graced Max Palevsky Cinema with their presence

and led discussions about their films. Films play every night throughout the entire quarter (excluding the dreaded finals week). Doc features eight film series per quarter, one for each night of the week and two on Thursdays, and covers diverse cinematic ground. Just this past winter students could explore the complexities of Israeli cinema on Tuesdays, laugh with Mel Brooks on Wednesdays, and see a retrospective of 1960s horror films on Thursdays. On Fridays Doc hosts its marquee series, which tends to include popular, recent films (usually the most well-attended screenings) and on Saturday it plays new releases. Roger Ebert (X ’70), an Illinois native and brief UChicago student, once called Doc Films “cinephile heaven,” and at five dollars per ticket or $30 for a quarterly pass with discounts for renewing members, it’s hard to

disagree. It’s also worth noting that Doc is run entirely by student and community volunteers who are rewarded with free entrance to all Doc shows in a given academic quarter for their hard work. Max Palevsky Cinema is also used, along with the Logan Center for the Arts, to play movies produced by Fire Escape Films, UChicago’s student filmmaking RSO. Fire Escape’s initiation process for new members involves filming and editing a short intro project in the fall as part of a production crew. Members also are allowed to propose projects of their own, which receive funding from the student group if approved by the Fire Escape Films Committee. In addition, the club has weekly screenwriting workshops, filmmaking equipment orientation, and short film discussions at general meetings. Along with making films throughout the year, Fire Escape

hosts the 48 Hour Film Festival in the spring, where student teams spend a weekend together writing, filming, and editing a short film. If you’re not feeling up to the brouhaha of a public screening, or would like to watch as many films as your heart desires—free of charge—the Film Studies Center is an excellent alternative. Located on the third floor of Cobb Hall, the FSC boasts an impressive collection of films, from the highly decorated to the relatively obscure, and you don’t have to be a cinema and media studies major to borrow from their cinematic archives (though you do have to remain on the premises to watch them). The FSC also conducts events and film screenings, including those produced by members of Fire Escape. —Emily Wang Updated by Rebecca Julie

+ AROUND TOWN Harper Theater, located at East 53rd Street and South Harper Avenue, is the closest off-campus option for your movie and popcorn consumption needs. For seven dollars, students can check out new releases on one of five screens in a historic building designed by Horatio Wilson in the early 20th century. If you’re looking for a more extensive movie theater outing (sometimes you just gotta get out of Hyde Park, it’s OK!) Navy Pier boasts an impressive IMAX theater. In Lincoln Park, home of the hipsters, Facets Cinematheque screens obscure indie films. And if you just can’t get enough alternative fi lm, Lake View’s Landmark Theatres screens studio-backed indie

films and hosts midnight screenings of lesser-known films. Chicago is also a hotbed for eclectic film festivals. The Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest running international competitive film festival, offers an amazing film selection from October 13–27. Other easily accessible film festivals worth checking out include the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (October 5–10), the Chicago Latino Film Festival, and the Chicago Underground Film Festival at the Logan Theater in Logan Square. —Emily Wang Updated by Rebecca Julie and Kenneth Talbott La Vega

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CAMPUS DANCE From winter formals to silent raves in Mansueto, something in the nippy Chicago air just inspires fancy footwork. Chalk it up to long hours at the Reg or the gusts of wind blowing down the quad, but UChicago students like to bust a move to shake off the stress. With more than half a dozen dance groups on campus and many more free workshops and classes offered year-round, the options to do so are endless. Sanskrit for “celestial nymph,” Apsara is an all-female classical Indian dance RSO on campus. It puts on two performances a year, often collaborating with other performance groups, including UT/TAPS and the South Asian Music Ensemble, for dazzling shows infused with theater and poetry. In addition, the group performs several numbers as

part of the South Asian Student Association (SASA) cultural show every year. Shimmy and twirl your way to moves like Shakira at Ida Noyes Hall with the UChicago Ballroom and Latin Dance Association (BLDA). Join the BLDA competitive ballroom team (no experience necessary!) and learn to foxtrot, waltz, quickstep, and more as well as participate in competitions throughout the year. For those not quite ready to commit to the team, BLDA also offers salsa classes for beginners and those with more experience (no partner needed) and partners with The Promontory on East 53rd Street for free monthly salsa nights featuring a live DJ. Any sort of performance on stage requires a big smile. Raas takes game-day

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face to a whole other level (and this coming from a former cheerleader). A high-energy, high-intensity Indian folk dance featuring intense facial expressions, colorful costumes, and twirling batons, Raas is not for the timid. The team performs in competitions across the country from California to Miami, and hosts workshops and try-outs in the fall and spring. If “music these days” makes you shake your head dismissively and makes you wish for the good ol’ days of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, the Chicago Swing Dance Society (CSDS) organizes weekly “Java Jives” on Saturday nights, free to students and the public, that include both a beginner’s lesson and then open dancing with a DJ. CSDS also offers four sets of lessons: beginner and intermediate East Coast swing as well as two others that vary from quarter to quarter. Fusing contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and various Indian styles of dance, UChicago Maya draws inspiration from around the world. The group’s innovative choreography and eclectic music can be appreciated yearround during its annual winter showcase as well as performances at the MODA fashion show, SASA event, and the PhiNix hip-hop showcase. Auditions for the show are in the fall, with separate auditions later for other performances. Spring quarter, Maya hosts workshops from a variety of genres with choreography from its dancers. A dance crew so fire that only the UChicago emblem of a phoenix was an appropriate name, PhiNix is the heart of all things hiphop on campus. It consists of two main subgroups—Choreography Crew and Freestyle Crew—which perform at a variety of events

throughout the year. They also host their own showcase, attracting hip-hop teams from other schools in the area. PhiNix offers weekly free workshops and open sessions. If PhiNix is a plate of spicy wings to be tried by the bold, Rhythmic Bodies in Motion is an extensive buffet, with something for everyone. Auditions for the largest dance RSO on campus usually begin in November for the annual performance in the spring. Showcasing styles ranging from tap to musical theater numbers to classical Chinese dance, the show is an opportunity for dancers of all levels to perform in front of a large and cheering audience. This year’s theme will be “The Life of the Mind”—perhaps an ensemble of dancing little gray cells? As energetic as their costumes are embellished, the UChicago Bhangra team brings the color and spirit of this traditional Indian dance form to campus. The co-ed team travels around the country competing and performs at galas and cultural shows, including the SASA showcase every spring. Try-outs and workshops are held every fall and spring quarter for those interested in exploring the genre. Fulfill your childhood dreams of being in a storybook, if only for a matinee or two, with University Ballet. The University ballet company embraces dancers of all levels, from those who always just dreamed of chiffon tutus to those with years of pointe experience. The co-ed company puts on two full-length ballets a year—previous performances have included classics like Giselle, Le Corsaire, and Sleeping Beauty—as well as hosting free classes for beginners to vets every week. —Alexia Bacigalupi

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CAMPUS PRINT With an alumni network that includes writers and journalists like Kurt Vonnegut, Saul Bellow, Roger Ebert, Susan Sontag, Studs Terkel, and Sarah Koenig, UChicago has a myriad of platforms for you to write anything you want, from short stories to fi lm reviews. Whether you are looking to hone your journalism skills, fi nally publish the poems you’ve kept tucked away in a Word document for a year, or continue the creative momentum fueled by your supplemental essay, your writing will fi nd its home at one (or more!) of the many RSOs interested in what you have to say. Through print or podcast, here are the organizations that will get your word out on campus: News The Chicago Maroon is UChicago’s independent student newspaper. Dating back to 1892, it also happens to be one of the oldest college papers in the U.S. Published every Tuesday and Friday, the paper boasts famous alumni including New York Times columnist David Brooks (A.B. ’83), Obama senior adviser David Axelrod (A.B. ’76), and former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens (A.B. ’41). The paper is always looking for fresh faces to contribute to any of its four sections (News, Viewpoints, Arts, or Sports) or its design, copy, photo, and multimedia sections. The Maroon is also responsible for a biquarterly magazine, Grey City, which publishes in-depth feature articles. South Side Weekly is a long-form news magazine dedicated to “supporting cultural and civic engagement on the South Side.” Published every Wednesday, the Weekly covers local happenings usually untouched by mainstream media and publishes more extensive narratives and essays. Students with specialized interests can contribute to one of the magazine’s diverse sections, which range from politics and education to food, books, art, and music. Besides hard journalism, it provides plenty of creative outlets for contributors, publishing poetry, fiction, original artwork, and more. The Shady Dealer is UChicago’s satirical newspaper. The paper mostly deals with issues relevant to UChicago, producing fake news, features, and quizzes like “Zimmer Wishes His Salary Were Paid In Gum”, “How Subtly Do You Flirt with Your TA?,” and “Play-Doh Releases Its Republic.” There are a number of opportunities offered by the University itself for aspiring writers. For those interested in pursuing a career in journalism, UChicago Careers in Journalism, Arts, and Media (UCIJA M) is a Career Advancement program that helps students touch up their resumes and fi nd job opportunities. Throughout the year, UCIJAM coordinates events, visits, guest speakers, and meet-ups for burgeoning UChicago journalists. The University of Chicago Press also provides internship opportunities for those who want to learn more about academic publishing. Students can also submit feature articles to the College website, which publishes information about campus life for students. Literary Journals Sliced Bread is the largest literary magazine on campus. It aims to “provide a slice of everything being produced on the University of Chicago campus” on a biannual basis, including short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and art. Its podcast, Bread Beat, is produced in collaboration with The Vein and features readings of works published in the magazine.

Euphony is a semi-annual literary magazine that publishes both poetry and prose from both students and writers across the country. It posts online pieces year-round. Memoryhouse is a quarterly publication that explores personal narrative through prose, poetry, photography, and art. It hosts literary events and performances throughout the year with its performance ensemble, Memento. Blacklight Magazine is the literary and arts publication of UChicago’s Organization of Black Students (OBS). It publishes three thematic print magazines per year, aiming to provide a platform for the voices of traditionally marginalized students on campus as well as minority voices in the greater Chicago area. Its podcast, Blacklight Speaks, is also produced in collaboration with The Vein. Mural is UChicago’s fi rst bilingual magazine, accepting short stories and poetry in both Spanish and English, as well as art and photography submissions. Additional content, including coverage of current events in Latin America, can be found in its online newsletter. The Midway Review offers a forum for students, faculty, and even alumni to publish long-form essays on current events, arts and culture, and philosophy that will contribute to a larger intellectual discourse. Food and Fashion BITE is a quarterly print culinary magazine for those interested in food writing and photography. It includes features, recipes, and reviews. UChicago Spoon is the UChicago chapter of Spoon University, an online magazine dedicated to encouraging college students to be well-informed about food and fi nd the best eateries on and off campus. MODA is a quarterly publication that has been recognized as “one of the best college fashion publications in the nation” by Teen Vogue in 2013. The magazine and its associated blog covers the most important fashion news and trends. Politics and Academic Journals The Gate, sponsored by UChicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP), offers plenty of opportunities to write about politics on a local, national, or international level, regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum. The Platypus Review is a publication that is a branch of the Platypus Affiliated Society, an international Marxist group that originated at UChicago. The Chicago Journal of Foreign Policy is an annual journal that gives students interested in foreign policy a platform to write about and discuss the problems and solutions related to the subject. The Chicago Policy Review is an online review run by graduate students at the Harris School of Public Policy. It aims to encourage policy innovations by bridging the gap between academic research and policy practice, connecting scholars and policy makers. The Chicago Journal of History is a biannual journal published by undergraduate students in the Department of History. The journal brings together students from different fields of history to foster interdisciplinary dialogue. The Triple Helix is a publication run by student editors who work with faculty members. Although the magazine usually publishes work by accomplished academics, students can contribute to its blog, The Triple Helix Online. Continued on page 8

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Voice WHPK 88.5 FM is a non-profit community radio station serving UChicago, Hyde Park, and the South Side at large. The station prides itself on playing music that is not commonly heard on mainstream radio. You can either apply for your own DJ set or work behind the scenes to help WHPK stay up and running. The Quad is a student podcast that spotlights members of the UChicago

community, from professors to dining hall staff. The Vein is a student podcast that features the stories of UChicago students and the research happening on campus to link interdisciplinary research with the lives it affects. The Underground Collective is a safespace performance collective that puts on quarterly showcases featuring slam poems, monologues, scenes, group pieces, comedy, and more. You can get involved onstage as a performer or logistically by joining the publicity and fundraising teams.

Off-Campus T he Point is a biannual literary magazine that publishes essays on subjects like politics, literary criticism, and culture. Every issue features Symposium, a section in which a number of essays respond to a specific question that explores the purpose of oft-challenged traditions, disciplines, or institutions pertinent to today’s society. For the poetry lovers out there, Chicago is also home to The Poetry Foundation, the publisher of Poetry magazine and one of the world’s largest

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literary foundations. The glass building houses a vast collection of poetry collections and regularly holds free events such as Open Door Readings, quarterly launch parties, and workshops. T he Poetry Foundation also collaborates with UChicago, working with poets on campus and teaming up with the Smart Museum for special exhibitions. —Sarah Zimmerman Updated by Hannah Edgar and May Huang

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CAMPUS ANNUAL Beyond rituals like Scav and Kuvia, RSOs have established some pretty nifty traditions of their own. We’re talking the big-money events here, the three Ps: Popular, sPectacular, Production value. (Rough.) Below, a by-no-meansexhaustive list: Handel’s Messiah Rockefeller Chapel has hosted a holiday Messiah since 1930, and the concert is easily its biggest event of the year. Combining student and professional choirs with the chapel’s in-house orchestra, this concert celebrates both Christmas spirit (the old-fashioned way) and a watershed work of the Western canon. Performances take place fall quarter, but don’t fret —Rockefeller features an abridged, two-hour version and your GPA could use a miracle anyway. MODA Winter Fashion Show UChicago’s premier fashion house presents a night of couture and cavorting, bleak Chicago midwinter be

damned. The venue is Union Station, if the glitz and glamor didn’t sell you enough. Everyone wants to be editorial, sure, but who are you wearing? Student designers parade their creations down the catwalk, to the uproarious approval of a crowd 1,000 strong. Collections run the gamut from fall/winter to spring/ summer, from resort to “visions a dying gay man would have if he was under too many blankets”—thank God Anna Wintour wasn’t invited. FotA SpringFest While Festival of the Arts (FotA) organizes events throughout the year, its annual SpringFest takes place during spring quarter and dedicates a week to showcasing the artistic talent on campus. Featuring student films, spoken word poetry performances, and art installations that once included a giant cardboard donut complete with sprinkles and pink glitter ‘frosting’ (eventually given away for free on Free & For Sale), FotA ends with a dance party at the Promontory you won’t want to miss.

Summer Breeze The most hyped concert on campus has its own Wikipedia page. Major Activities Board (MAB) has brought some of the hottest artists to Hutch Quad since 1994, from Ludacris in 2012 to Madeon in 2015 to Jeremih and Tokimonsta last year. At $20 a pop, tickets sell like hotcakes (scalping encouraged by the Chicago School of Economics) and there’s no guarantee on the weather. Coming years’ lineups tend to leak on Overheard, so keep an eye out. It’s guaranteed to be #lit. Clothesline Project For one week every spring, Hutchinson Courtyard transforms into a platform through which members of the UChicago community can—through painted T-shirts—anonymously share their experiences with sexual violence. Last year, over 200 shirts collected over the past four years were on display. The week culminates with student performances inspired by the subject of sexual assault and recovery.

SASA Show This coming spring celebrates 30 years of the SASA Show, an annual gala affair hosted by the South Asian Students Association (SASA). Like its namesake suggests, the SASA Show celebrates South Asian culture through food, theater, music, and dance—expect collaborations with dance stalwarts like Maya, Bhangra, and Raas, along with skits that explore the everyday South Asian experience. OLAS Show Every spring, the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) showcases Latin American culture through student song and dance performances across a variety of styles, from salsa to fusion choreography. Arrive early for a pre-show food and art expo that featuring local vendors as well as artwork by both student and Chicago-based artists. Be prepared to get your fill—literally and figuratively—of food, music, and dance! —MJ Chen and May Huang

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THE CORE Finally, you have arrived at the promised land of college. After years toiling through high school, replete with mandatory classes on some less-than-intellectually-fulfilling subjects, you’re finally ready to pursue your own academic interests. The only thing standing between you and that molecular engineering– visual arts double major is…the Core. For those absolutely resolute on their ideal major track, fear not. Despite requiring classes in a wide array of academic disciplines, the Core is hardly burdensome (most of the time). Depending on how many credits you’re carrying in from high school, the Core will make up about one-third of all the classes you’ll take at the College, most of which should be fulfilled by your second year. Additionally, UChicago understands that while every student here is united by a certain intellectual curiosity, everyone arrives in Hyde Park with different experiences and divergent interests. Even within the Core, there is no one class that every student is required to take. Rather, students pick from among many options to fulfill general requirements in three major sections: Humanities, Civilization Studies, and the Arts (Six Quarters) While other Core requirements can be taken at any point during your four years at UChicago, the humanities sequence, also known as Hum (pronounced “Hume”), is the cornerstone of any first-year’s schedule. That means you cannot drop Hum. Avoid letting the burgeoning freedom of college life entirely consume you: do not drop Hum. Regardless of what course you pick, you’ll primarily be

reading and writing about significant literary, historical, and philosophical texts. A more traditional Hum class, like Human Being And Citizen will have you reading some of the classics, like those by Homer and Aristotle, while Readings In World Literature and Reading Cultures offer more works outside of the Western canon. One of the more popular and unique Hum options, Media Aesthetics pairs works from revolutionary thinkers alongside more modern creations, like graphic novels and video games. Each of the civilization (Civ) sequences takes students on a journey throughout history, covering the important documents and milestones that encapsulate some of the world’s most advanced civilizations. Most of UChicago’s study abroad options fulfill the Civ credit, so many students opt to learn about these ancient societies in places full of relevant historical relics, like Paris, Athens, or Beijing. Some Civ abroad programs, like one in Barcelona, have a language prerequisite, perhaps providing more reason to get that three-quarter language requirement out of the way early. Those looking to fulfill this credit their first year however should find no difficulty finding a fascinating sequence, whether it be a more specific option like Introduction To Russian Civilization or one with a more expansive focus, like Gender And Sexuality In World Civilizations. And then, if you’re so lucky, you might be able to fulfill your arts credit before the third quarter of your fourth year. Due to high demand and small class sizes, arts courses are notoriously difficult to enroll into, particularly for first-years who are not given preference

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during the bidding period. But if you’re convinced an arts class would be the perfect addendum to your Hum coursework, be ready to bid for an arts class every quarter, and have your pink slips ready—you might just sneak into a less popular one. Maybe the ideal reprieve from the tedium of some of your more traditionally academic courses would be one of the Visual Language classes, where you can create 2-D, 3-D, or even 4-D works of art. Or if your personal “art” resembles the scribbles of a first-grader more than what would otherwise be expected of a functioning adult, you can opt for a more theoretically based art history course like 20th Century Western Architecture. Other classes in the fields of cinema studies, music theory, creative writing, and theater are also popular options. Natural and Mathematical Sciences (Six Quarters) Most students fulfill their two quarters of biological sciences by starting off with a general quarter in Core Bio, which covers the basics of college-level biology. Most Core Bio classes are fairly similar in substance and scope— regardless of section, get excited for frequent labs, including one that involves watching beetles mate—but each professor focuses the class around a more specific field of biology, like neurobiology or biotechnology. Looking up professor reviews is helpful for all courses, but it is a necessity for Core Bio, where certain professors are known to be more demanding than others. Students then follow Core Bio with a more specific (and usually more engaging) bio topics course, like Genes, Evolution, And Society, Drugs Galore, or even Natural History Of North American Deserts, renowned for the hands-on research projects students perform during a late-quarter field trip into the desert. The physical science requirements cover a broad range of disciplines, especially helpful for those students who feel particularly inept at a specific science like chemistry or physics. The two-quarter Global Warming–Natural Hazards sequence remains a particularly sought-after option for those looking for a less challenging option in a sequence infamous for its rigor. While most students fulfill the math requirement with the difficult but doable Math 150s sequence, those wary of calculus can also Continued on page 10

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look into taking a computer science or statistics course. Most students with experience in a college-level calculus course in high school typically place into Math 150s, but many, especially those with difficult course-loads, should also consider dropping into the Math 130s sequence, which meets more often but goes at a much slower pace. Like any reasonable person, you might hate the idea of doing delta-epsilon equations five days a week, but the benefits to your GPA might ultimately be worth the pain. Social Sciences (Three Quarters) Over the course of your three quarters in the social sciences sequence, or Sosc (pronounced “So-sh”), you’ll read classic works of political philosophy and reflect on how these mostly ancient thinkers inform contemporary conceptions of society, government, the economy, and the nature of human existence. Many Sosc courses, like Self, Culture, and Society or Power, Identity, and Resistance tread similar material but are organized around different underlying themes. If you’re looking for a less abstract Sosc option, consider Mind, which

incorporates research from biology and psychology, or the more public-policy-oriented Social Science Inquiry. For those first-years determined to tackle both Hum and Sosc their first year, note that many of these classes cover the same texts, so you might want to choose courses with divergent subject matters rather than spend all of your first year analyzing the same Marx passages. No matter what Sosc you take, ready yourself for the thought-provoking, philosophically weighty, mildly confusing class discussions you would expect from a stereotypically rigorous UChicago education. When you’re inevitably trapped writing an essay in the dark crevices of the Reg, you might even feel a sort of spiritual kinship with those ignorant cave dwellers you read about and half-understood in Plato’s Republic. Ultimately, through the trials and the tribulations, the 8:30 a.m. classes and the 3 a.m. essays, the A-s and the C+s, the Core is something that unites all of UChicago. By the time your four years are complete, you all will relate to sitting meekly through your Sosc classes, trying to wrap your brain around some overly abstracted theory of human existence. You all will relate to quietly rolling our

eyes when That Kid in your Hum class goes off on another rant about something utterly unrelated to the Epic of Gilgamesh (looks like he didn’t do the reading either). You all will relate to cramming the night before a bio midterm, your brain’s inability to hold basic information seemingly disproving Darwin’s entire theory of evolution. And through it all, you’ll somehow find classes and concepts and

assignments you didn’t expect to enjoy. Perhaps that’s the true core of the Core. Forced into classes you otherwise would not have necessarily pursued, unified with every one of your fellow classmates through a mutual struggle, you’re left enjoying something surprising, something quintessentially UChicago.

centers for teaching and research are found. These centers offer programs that cover languages, civilization requirements, science, mathematics, and courses in the humanities and social sciences. Not every center offers all of these subjects, but the ones that they do offer establish important relationships between the University and that city’s culture and traditions. While the center in Paris offers the most options, the subjects that are offered in other countries will give each student a deep understanding of that city’s environment, as well as the country that surrounds it.

of my life studying English literature in the heart of London as part of the University’s British literature program. In the classroom, we studied renaissance poetry and the black Londoner literatures (writings of the British colonial protectorates in the Caribbean) but on my own and with friends. On the program, I had the opportunity to explore my loves, music and theatre. I saw some of the most amazing productions in London’s west end, as well as a Van Morrison show in a small club—neither of which I am soon to forget,” Harris said.

Civilizations Programs These UChicago faculty-led programs can be used to satisfy the entire civilization requirement. They combine three quarters of civilization classes into one quarter abroad, in which students focus on fulfilling this requirement while also taking a language class in order to immerse themselves fully into the country and its culture. This year, there are 16 civilizations programs being offered in 13 cities. Recent graduate Matthew Goldenberg said that his trip to Barcelona allowed him to improve his language speaking skills and to appreciate different cultures. “It was my first time traveling to a Spanish-speaking country despite having studied the language since grade eight. The opportunity to immerse myself in the language and culture for two months was very valuable as my language skills greatly improved,” Goldenberg said. “Studying the history of the region in a formal way gave me a greater appreciation of the culture I was experiencing. I also had the opportunity to travel around Catalonia and get to know the region beyond the city.”

British/Irish Partner Institutions The University is also partnered with eight institutions in the United Kingdom, all of which, except for the London School of Economics, offer an eclectic mix of courses. The other universities are The University of Bristol, The University of Edinburgh, King’s College London, St. Catherine’s College (Oxford), Trinity College (Cambridge and Dublin), and University College London. Each location packed with its own ambiance, culture, and history. As for expenses, the costs to study abroad are generally the same as tuition on campus, but with an added non-refundable study abroad administrative fee and a program fee set by the College. The program fees include housing and subsidized transportation and instructional costs. The College also awards students with grants for intensive language studies and research, including the African Studies Research Grant, the Foreign Language Acquisition Grant, and the Third Year International Travel Grant. You might still be overwhelmed at the amount of possibilities that you have been exposed to, but attending informational meetings and getting other students’ opinions are also great ways to help narrow your options down. General informational meetings for all study abroad programs will be offered throughout fall quarter and posted on the Study Abroad website. No matter where you decide to apply, your experience will strengthen you as a person and expose you to an amazing immersive experience, full of great food, new friends, and unforgettable memories. So apply today and get packing—the world awaits you!

—Cole Martin

STUDY ABROAD Just as you thought you have settled into your new home, you’ll want to pack up and leave again—only this time, you’ll take UChicago with you. With the multitude of study abroad programs available at the University of Chicago, there’s a strong possibility that you may want to delve into one of them. Whether that means bicycling through Paris or walking through a village in Delhi, you will definitely experience the “life of the mind” while embarking on one of a multitude of unforgettable study abroad options. Before applying, it is best to decide whether you want to take a class that is a part of the Core requirement or another class that is probably a requirement for a major or mi-

nor track. Many students, for example, take a quarter of a civilization course abroad, and this course would meet the entire civilization requirement for the Core. Others choose to immerse themselves in a new language by traveling to the country where it is most commonly spoken. To help you decide which route you want to travel, it is critical to consider all of the different types of programs the University offers. International Centers The University of Chicago hosts a variety of programs all over the world. The cornerstones of these programs are Paris, Beijing, Delhi, and Hong Kong, where UChicago

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Thematic Programs These programs are all led by UChicago faculty and cover a wide variety of academic interests outside of the civilizations programs. While some programs, such as a humanities program in Paris, fulfill the art/ music/drama Core requirement, others are geared toward satisfying core requirements in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, or the social sciences. Finally, there are also programs geared toward specific majors and minors. In total, the University offers over almost a dozen of these programs in various cities across four continents. Recent graduate Joshua Harris said that his study abroad experience enabled him to enjoy his passion for the arts. “I had the time

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MANAGING MONEY Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s kind of just a reality that you’re going to be poor in college. I know that we all enter O-Week having grandiose dreams of budgeting our money correctly, but after third week you’ll find your bank account empty and your dorm room filled with Bart Mart’s entire stock of f laming hot cheetos. Or maybe that was just me. Either way, budgeting is an essential skill for all college students, no matter what socioeconomic background you come from. Whether you want to find institutional financial support or you just want to learn how to scrounge up just as much free stuff as you possibly can, we’re here to help. Tips for the Everyday Cheapskate Living expenses in Hyde Park are higher than you think (thanks, gentrification). Which is why you gotta be savvy with how you buy. First things first, don’t buy your books from the bookstore unless it is literally your only option. The University already has enough of your money. Even renting is just too expensive, so don’t even go there. Lucky for you, you can receive six months of A mazon Prime for free with your college email address which means free two day delivery. Buy used or way cheaper copies of your books and get them sent to your dorm on time for your next class. Or, check out marketplace.uchicago.edu, UChicago’s very own Craigslist-type website. Older students will be selling their old Core books for a fraction of the price. You can also find most of your textbooks and solutions’ guides (including Gen Chem and 150s math) as well as core books online as free PDFs. If none of those work, you can borrow the books you need for free from the Reg. Ask your professor to put them on loan for your class and use them to your heart’s content (which may be not at all).

Coupons are your friends. Download the Walgreens app for coupons for a variety of savings on just about anything. If you enjoy online shopping, download the free Chrome extension Honey which automatically adds discount codes to your check out. Free food is everywhere if you know how to look for it and don’t mind sitting through some random event or lecture (hey, you might learn something!). Get an account at Free Food Finder. They’ll send an alert every time UChicago hosts an event with free food. Speaking of food, don’t forget to show your U.C.I.D. for d iscounted meals. Valois, Noodles Etc., The Sit Down and other essential Hyde Park restaurants all offer a 10 percent discount for UChicago students. On Saturdays, the dining hall closes at 2:30 p.m. So that means you have to fend for yourself when it comes to dinner. While you could follow the advice mentioned above, you could also either attend the Saturday Night Social Club, which offers students on a meal plan free food and the opportunity to meet new people, or you could try cooking. Every house is equipped with a kitchen, so get a whole bunch of friends together, split the cost of ingredients, and make something great. For grocery stores, check out Open Produce or Harper Foods which are both in Hyde Park and way cheaper and better than Treasure Island. The new Target, set to open in November, will also probably be better and cheaper than Treasure Island. In fact, probably anything is better and cheaper than Treasure Island. If your laptop breaks or you simply don’t have one, you can go to The Reg or the Office of Multicultural Student A ffairs (OMSA) and they ’ll let you check one out for free. You have your pick of Mac or PC, so there’s something for everyone. If you’re looking for other types of technological equipment, you

LIBRARIES Take a group of friends to the Reg to hang out on the fi rst floor and procrastinate the night away, or go to Eckhart and wipe out some problem sets solo: T he libraries are versatile and mutable, and how you perceive them depends on how you use them.

Regenstein Upon your first visit to UChicago, the first library you’ll notice is the imposing Regenstein Library, or “the Reg.” Notable for its location on the site of the University’s former football stadium, Stagg Field, the symbolism is not lost on students or administrators, most of whom recognize the Reg’s importance as the de facto hub of University activity. On any given day, one can see the Reg populated by economics study groups in the A-level, coffee-addled writers with a looming deadline, and idle students who pretend to work but just want a place to chill. Tables are arranged throughout the seven floors (nowhere quite as concentrated as the interconnected second and third floors), but for those seeking comfort and possibly a quick nap, a better bet might be the couches arranged near the windows. Those interested in privacy should take solace in the equally widespread cubicles that are interspersed on almost all floors. The Reg might not be known for its positive, chilled-out vibes or the niche that it

serves, but it instead makes its presence known through sheer scope and widespread usefulness. Whatever your needs are, they can most likely be served in some fashion by the Reg’s extensive collection.

Mansueto Just a short hallway away, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library offers a new study experience. Rows of desks with charging outlets fill the domed structure, and the extreme silence that pervades the area makes it clear that is is an exclusively study-oriented space. Mansueto is so quiet that even the sounds of students packing up and leaving often draw restless looks from the other patrons, sneezes or coughs prompting death stares. The flipside to this, of course, is that this is one of the prime studying areas on campus: free of distractions, home to an underground 3.5-million-book storage area that is operated by a robot, and still within short walking distance of the dining commons. Several movies, TV shows, and ad campaigns have been filmed in Mansueto since it opened in 2011. Arley D. Cathey Learning Center Despite its relatively new, clinical-sounding name, Cathey, more commonly known as Harper, is one of the most relaxed and homey studying areas in the University. Found right next to the ComContinued on page 12

can also borrow tablets and simple digital cameras from the Reg or some extremely fancy, expensive cameras, microphones and audio recorders from the Logan Center. Institutional and Student Support: How to Find Grants or Funds There are countless resources to help you not only fund your education but also ensure that you will be able to be successful after college. If you’re having tuition problems (who isn’t?), simply talk to the financial aid office. You can either call or just walk in and talk to a fi nancial adviser. Explain your situation and they’ll fi nd ways to help, either with more aid or information on loans. OMSA is probably the most useful service for students that are low-income or fi rst generation college students. Staff members are there to help you either navigate Hyde Park and College Housing, fund study abroad costs, and even help you fi nd a job or internship. OMSA’s opportunities’ blog consistently updates with a list of grants, paid internships or jobs in order to help students secure funding either before or after graduation. If you talk to the staff, they’ll be more than happy to help you with your application. UChicago offers some top notch networking events workshops, employment counseling and training services for free. The Office of Career advancement is there to help you fi nd that dream job or internship. They’ll review your resume, find you opportunities based on your interests, and connect you to alumni in your field.

If the unexpected happens, the College can grant an emergency loan. Contact the Center for College Student Success (CCSS) for more information. CCSS is also there to provide free printing and course materials at no cost for low-income students Don’t be afraid to talk to your College adviser. Because they can access your financial aid information, they’re in the unique position to offer you the most relevant information regarding funding and grants based on your specific situation. Socioeconomic Diversity A lliance (SDA) is a wonderful student network that connects low-income students and has open and honest conversations about what it means to be a low-income student at UChicago. They also have a more extensive list of tips and tricks that can help you survive on a tight budget. Either check out their website for more information, or attend a meeting to learn more and foster relationships with other students. R emember that f inances should never get in the way of your mental health or your success. The opportunities to save money or get additional help are there and just waiting for you to use them. And, most importantly, never be afraid to ask for help. Whether you’re talking to your adviser, SDA members, OMSA employees or just that fourth year in your class that seems to have their life together, everyone at UChicago is open and ready to help you on your journey through college and beyond. —Sarah Zimmerman

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mon Knowledge Café, the former Harper Reading Room has comfortable seating, placement close to classrooms, and plentiful electrical outlets. On any given night, the space will be filled with students either finishing up their papers or succumbing to the sleeping surface that couches on either side of the area offer. The quiet façade in Harper disguises a vibrant social atmosphere, with “Harper selfies” and Facebook chats across tables common distractions from the day-to-day studying. This, along with the inviting decoration and wood furnishings, makes Harper one of the most appealing places to work. The hours also promote longterm visits, with the library open all day from Sunday mornings to Friday afternoons, giving visitors a reliable location for all-nighters. Eckhart Found in Eckhart Hall, home to the Department of Mathematics, Eckhart Library is home to, as might be guessed, math volumes and textbooks. However, despite the dry, precise space that these facts might imply, Eckhart gives off a stylish aura, with as much attention paid to artful, aesthetically pleasing design as to ergonomics and effective study space. Crerar Your fi rst visit to Crerar, the science library, might be a bit of a bait-and-switch: The building looks relatively unassuming, and even peering inside doesn’t indicate anything abnormal about the space, but once you step inside you realize that this is, without a doubt, the quietest study space on campus. In addition, the resources here are immense. The halls contain 1.4 million volumes, and the size of the

library itself means that there is plenty of room to spread out and find a place to make your own. Feel free to study here if you like your mind to be absolutely undisturbed, or find a quiet spot and relax if you prefer; it’s unlikely you’ll be interrupted. D’Angelo Law Library If you’re looking for a change of pace, a way to get some space and an area away from most of the undergraduate population, the D’Angelo Law Library might be right for you. As an undergraduate student, you will see few friends or classmates, but the professional ambience is well worth it for some. The most like an office building of all the libraries, the Law Library nevertheless attracts its fair share of students looking for an alternative to the Regenstein-Mansueto-Harper trifecta. For the film buffs out there, D’Angelo also has one of the more comprehensive DVD collections in the school, with selections like The Wire and The Godfather available, in contrast with the more academic selections that might be found in other libraries.

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SSA Last but definitely not least, found right near Granville-Grossman Residential Commons and Burton-Judson Hall, the Social Services Administration Library is a comfortable, fun library, somewhat understated when looked at in comparison to behemoths like the Reg. Couches are spread throughout, and a relaxed vibe permeates the space. This library might be the one least visited by undergraduates, but it still acts as a valuable foil to the imposing atmosphere of some of the other libraries. GRACE HAUCK | CHICAGO MAROON

—Austin Brown

ROCKEFELLER CHAPEL The University of Chicago’s iconic ceremonial and spiritual center

A major arts presenter and venue for the performing arts

Late night jazz: Randy Weston in concert Letters from the Sky SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24

11 PM

Randy Weston plays a solo concert at Rockefeller as part of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. The Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says of Weston that the “towering pianist remains at the forefront of interweaving musical practices of Africa with contemporary jazz improvisation and composition.” Free.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6

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Joey Brink plays three world premières on Rockefeller Chapel’s world class carillon, as part of the citywide Ear Taxi Festival (October 5–10). Free.

Hunchback of Notre Dame SUNDAY OCTOBER 30

7 PM

Rockefeller Chapel and Doc Films (and Chapel cat Quasimodo, known to all as Modo) present the 1923 silent ﬁlm classic Hunchback of Notre Dame, with live organ accompaniment by Dennis James and live carillon by Joey Brink. Tickets at the door, $20 general, free to students and Doc pass holders.

You too can try out the organ and carillon!

TUESDAYS SEPTEMBER 27 TO NOVEMBER 22 4:30 PM

Inspired by the ambience of the bells? Awed by the grandeur of the organ? We have an organ studio and carillon studio to which students are admitted by audition. You can try it out ﬁrst to see if this is for you.

University organist Thomas Weisﬂog, Rockefeller organ scholar Bryan McGuiggin, and guests offer a half hour of music on the Chapel’s magniﬁcent Skinner organ. Help yourself to a cup of tea and to the sound of 8,565 pipes.

You Are enrolled in a degree-granting program at UChicago

Including October 11 Jewish music for the High Holy Days November 1 Howells Requiem for All Saints Day, sung by the Chapel Choir

Have at least three years ahead of you here (for professional certiﬁcation on the carillon or proﬁciency on the organ)

We Offer lessons and master classes free of charge to those accepted into the two studio programs Promise to give your hands and feet a workout Put you in the company of other students who live for music but aren’t necessarily music majors

Are accomplished in piano performance (for the organ) or ﬂuent in both treble and bass clefs (for the carillon) Contact for more details: Joey Brink UNIVERSITY CARILLONNEUR jbrink@uchicago.edu Phillip Kloeckner ASSOCIATE FOR ORGAN STUDIES pdk@uchicago.edu Interested in singing in the Rockefeller Chapel Choir? See the Music Department’s auditions page! Find us at rockefeller.uchicago.edu for daily and weekly events. And did we tell you that you can climb the tower, all 271 steps, twice a day?

Photos by Carol Friedman, Erielle Bakkum, Kmeron, Lloyd DeGrane, Justin Kern, and Eden Sabala.

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HUMANITIES DAY 2016 Saturday, OCTOBER 15 Arts Music Literature Philosophy Linguistics History Poetry Languages

32 Presentations Concrete Traﬃc What Is A Man? Beyond the Michigan Sea Mortal Voice Imani Winds The First Chinese Dream Ringu and the Atomic Bomb Nabokov’s Psychogeographies Noir and Refugee Experience Hittite Hacking Words to Music to Words Doing Criticism/Doing Without Criticism Non-Repetitive Music in Repetitive Time How Printing Remade the Islamic Tradition Lebanese Comics Greek Poetry McDonald and Ryle Songs and Storytelling in Bollywood Primo Levi’s Survival in Auschwitz Dylan’s Blues Li Zhi Why Shakespeare? Incantesimi Collaborative Language Learning Curator Tour of There Was A Whole Collection Made Ancient Mesopotamian Climate Change Is the Mind Real? Vaccies Go Home! Archive of Absence Language and Climate Change Early Modern World Travelers Burn Your Books!

33 speakers Julian Anderson Catherine Baumann Jason Bridges Seth Brodsky Benjamin Callard James Chandler Garin Cycholl Ahmed El Shamsy Maud Ellmann Allyson Field Lenore Grenoble Ghenwa Hayek Imani Winds Chrysanthi Koutsiviti Michael Kremer Laura Letinsky Rochona Majumdar Maria Anna Mariani Miguel Martinez Christine Mehring Sarah Nooter Herve Reculeau Steven Rings Haun Saussy Edward Shaughnessy Olga Solovieva Malynne Sternstein Richard Strier Vu Tran Theo van den Hout Tyler Williams Lisa Zaher Lawrence Zbikowski

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UChicago offers 49 majors, 40 mi- Knowing they want to do econ/CompSnors, and seemingly infinite combina- ci. Knowing they want to do econ/math/ tions of concentrations to its coterie of CompSci. Speaking of, two things: knowledge-hungry undergrads. In other First, there are a lot of economics words, the university absolutely satiates one’s academic appetite, no matter majors on campus. Perhaps due to the deservedly famed reputation of the dewhat flavor you’re looking for. On the surface, choosing a major at partment, which prompts adages like, UChicago is a relatively straightfor- “You can’t come to UChicago and NOT ward task: take a few classes based on do econ,” or perhaps due to the common personal and/or professional interest association between the econ major and to test the waters, and declare by the future fi nancial success for those aspirspring of your third year. This general- ing Patrick Bateman types. Based on the ly entails submitting an online request most recent quantitative data released by and, if you want to avoid a prodding the registrar, out of 5,547 enrolled Cole-mail, informing your College adviser. lege students, there were 895 official econ Every major, of course, has its own majors as of Spring 2016. The second and rules — certain programs have more third most popular majors were biological stringent prerequisites that need to be sciences (386 students), and mathematics fulfilled before declaring, while others (385 students). The least popular majors require an application for admission. currently are Jewish studies and MedieA major may comprise only 12 courses, val studies, with four students each. Second, a favorite UChicago pastime such as the Sociology major, or it may require 19 like the biochemistry ma- is majoring in twos and threes. Many jor—and the numbers may even differ students decide to double major every depending on the area of specialization year, and the University’s official spiel within the same major. Minors usual- on this tradition is that, professionally ly require about half as many credits. speaking, it usually does not make a difThus, it is probably prudent to take a ference. Still, many UChicago students quick glance at what potential majors fi nd immense value in pursuing a wider might require of you, but you’ve proba- array of their often dichotomous academic interests. bly already done that. An even smaller collegiate clique opts Many students nonetheless arrive at the University without a fi rm idea of to try their hands at the masochistic rigtheir future major. And that’s perfectly ors of a triple major, and often fi nds it to fi ne; you have so much time to figure it be a Sisyphean, but happy, struggle. As out. Everyone will tell you that. And yet, of the spring of 2016, 1,046 students had you still might fi nd yourself envying the officially declared a double major, while lucky few who come in on the fi rst day 41 had declared a triple major. Of course, this also wouldn’t be knowing for sure they want to do econ. Knowing they want to do econ/math. UChicago without the smattering of

idiosyncratic, and interdisciplinary majors offered by the New Collegiate Division. For instance, Fundamentals: Issues and Texts majors seek to answer one deceptively basic question (for example, “How does one love?” or “What is desperation?”) by focusing intensely on a few chosen texts, hence the name. The required introductory course could cover many works of one author, or focus on a single book, most of which are read an excruciating (but theoretically rewarding) minimum of three times. Another buzzy major is the relatively new Molecular Engineering option. As manifest on the Institute of Molecular Engineering’s website, this program does not comply with the at times distinct separations of disciplines required for engineering. Rather this program embraces a f luidity of disciplines, requiring students to have strong basis across a range of fields, including, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. In many ways this program thus prov ides a comprehensive approach to studying science, adding another interdisciplinary pursuit to Uchicago’s diverse repertoire. Like-minded students might also consider pursuing the even more recent Computational Neuroscience minor, which operates at an intersection between psychology, biology, and mathematics. In addition, there is a major with a winning name and even more impressive interdisciplinary attitude: History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine (HIPS). All HIPSters must cultivate a foundational knowledge of the natural sciences, and

then immerse themselves in such topics as the history of medicine, and its social, psychological, and philosophical ramifications. Students who are on an exceptionally set path can pursue a joint degree program or professional option to completely reap the benefits of their UChicago experience. The University offers four-year joint Bachelor’s/Master’s programs in chemistry, computer science, humanities, international relations, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, mathematics, social sciences, and statistics. You also have the option to begin professional studies at the Pritzker School of Medicine during your fourth year through the ultra-competitive professional option in medicine programs. Additionally, fiveyear joint Bachelor’s/Master’s programs are offered in Middle Eastern studies, Public Policy, Computational Analysis and Public Policy, Social Work, and Social Welfare Administration. If it’s any consolation, changing your mind is a very common part of the broader process of finding yourself during college. This sudden indecision where once there was a fervent desire to be a physics, philosophy, or English major may be brought on by a multitude of factors (for example, the Core curriculum, bitterly cold weather, the pitfalls of organic chemistry, actual philosophy classes, to name a few) but it’s certainly nothing to worry about. Eventually, you will find your way. —Stephanie Xiao Updated by Elizabeth Furlong and Cole Martin

PROFESSORS AND GRAD STUDENTS Professors have always played an especially critical role in the academic careers of every UChicago student and for good reason. They’re often known to be doing extraordinary things, whether that be conducting groundbreaking research, consulting the country’s many policymakers, publishing countless books within their fields, or even getting elected the president of the United States. But in the meantime, they also manage to educate and inspire students to pursue their academic passions on a daily basis. While the University boasts a large list of world-famous faculty, it’s important to consider other factors when selecting classes and professors in order to get the most out of every course. Here’s a quick guide to dealing with University professors and graduate students: Office Hours Attending office hours is an excellent way to develop meaningful relationships with professors, especially in large lecture classes where a professor may never be able to learn your name otherwise. You can ask questions you might have been too afraid to ask in class, go over assignments, talk through ideas and outlines for a paper, go over missed exam questions, or discuss a diffi cult homework assignment. Professors are required to set aside time specifically devoted to meeting with their students, so it’s a great idea to take advantage of the opportunity to further your educational experience outside of the classroom. Even if you don’t need help with any-

thing specific, office hours are a chance for the professor to appreciate that you are paying attention to the material and have an interest in the course. Establishing a correspondence with your professors outside of the classroom might also facilitate your eventual search for summer jobs and internships, as you look for fi gures who can attest to your work ethic and affability.

way to truly determine what professor’s class will work best for you is to experience each class fi rsthand. Barring the ability to acquire a time-turner and go to overlapping sections, if everyone in a class evaluated it similarly, that’s a good bet—and if you’re on the fence, allaround positive evaluations can help tip the scales toward a topic you might not have tried otherwise.

Course Evaluations Course evaluations are a great way to learn about the class offerings every quarter and read reviews left by students who have previously taken the class. However, it’s important to remember that evaluations often suffer from response bias: students who loved the class are inclined to respond with an outstanding review of the professor, and students who absolutely hated the class will write a scathing diatribe defiling the professor. In order to avoid the pitfalls of inconsistent evaluations, it helps to try out different sections of the course during the fi rst week of the quarter, especially for Hum, Sosc, and Civ classes and other discussion-based courses. Spending much of your time in the classroom during what is meant to be a comparatively relaxed week might seem tedious, but when you’re committing to a class for potentially the whole year, thoroughly examining your options at the beginning of the quarter might still be worth it. Some professors are extremely adept at facilitating discussion, while others can struggle to get everyone talking. The only

Inexperienced vs. Experienced Professors You might not get to take a class with that world-renowned professor right off the bat. But fear not: younger professors often tend to provide an equally enriching experience as their older faculty members. Make sure to not get caught up in titles either; while “assistant professors” are generally less experienced and have yet to be granted tenure, their classes are no less engaging than those taught by associate and full professors. These less well-known professors can provide fresh, new insights on age-old texts and concepts, which can make for interesting discussion sections. Additionally, young professors often possess a huge level of enthusiasm for their academic interests and generally have more time to devote to their students, as they have fewer side projects and appointments. Distinguishing Between Professors and TAs It’s important to understand the distinction between the various teachers you may come across in your academic

experiences on campus, whether they are graduate students working as a TA or leading a writing workshop, or tenured professors with decades of teaching experience. If you’re looking to regularly go into Office Hours, be sure to establish a connection with both your professor and your TA. While the professor is the one leading the course, often, TAs are the ones actually analyzing your assignments and assigning you grades. Classes Taught by Graduate Students While the group of almost 9,000 graduate students, spanning fi ve divisions and six professional schools, might seem distinct from the undergraduate world, there’s a good chance you’ll come into contact with some of these older students through your courses. Many classes, particularly those that fulfi ll Core credits, are taught by students pursuing their masters, doctorate, or professional degree. Enrolling in class taught by a graduate student is often a risky proposition: while clearly intelligent and passionate about their respective fields, they might not have solidified an engaging style of teaching or had enough experience sufficiently planning for a rigorous 10-week class. At the same time, these graduate students are much closer in age to undergraduate students, often making it less intimidating to engage in conversations about the material, ask questions, or attend office hours. —Marta Bakula and Cole Martin

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BOOKSTORES W h i le t he R e g en s t ei n L i br a r y holds over 8 million volumes of books for students to bor row, it can’t a lways beat the excitement of scouring a bookstore in search of some new reading material to add to your own ever-growing book collection. Luckily, Hyde Park and the rest of Chicago are full of various, easily accessible bookstores for those days when you want to read something besides your notes from class. Each bookstore has its own history and distinct merchandise, and they’re all worth a visit, whether you’re looking to pick up textbooks for class, a UChicago sweatshirt, or an inexpensive book for those (rare) days where you might have some downtime! 57th Street Books Nestled away into a quaint basement, 57th Street Books is located on East 57th Street, just a few steps away from the Med and Z&H. T he small awning outside boasts a shingled roof and a mossy exterior, lit by a single light bulb. Further, you have to venture down a number of stairs to enter the bookstore, giving the impression of entering an underground cave. Inside, the store is reminiscent of a treehouse, lined with books and various nooks in which to sit and leaf through a large selection of reading materials. The rooms are arranged by subject, with a directory in the front. Staff recommendations are taped to almost every shelf, giving a brief summary and personal thoughts on a particular book or series; these are especially helpful for the times that you might walk in without a particular book in mind. A nice selection of postcards, stationery, and notebooks are in the front room, as is a diverse offering of magazines, journals, and short story collections. Because of its small size, 57th Street Books has an intimate neighborhood feeling to it (Obama’s been spotted there) that attracts University students and Hyde Park locals alike. 1301 East 57th Street. Powell’s Bookstore Powell’s Bookstore features two locations in Chicago; the one closer to campus is located halfway between University Avenue and the Point. This Hyde Park staple takes up a large

storefront on 57th Street and boasts an incredibly dense selection of books, both new and old. Be sure to take advantage of the almost omnipresent cardboard box of free books outside of the store, containing free novels, anthologies, and much more. The best part is that Powell’s sells its books far below full price, usually just a couple of dollars. As it is a used bookstore, the selection is far more varied than your usual Barnes & Noble, with cool finds like British editions of Harry Potter, an enti re basement section dedicated to biographies of Jack the Ripper, and copies of a book titled Chasing Vermeer, in which Powell’s ser ves as the story ’s backdrop. It’s easy to wander aimlessly between the stacks (some of which reach all the way up to the ceiling) for hours, but for those times where you’re looking for a particular book, it’s good to have an idea of where various genres are located within the store. Fiction is right ahead when you walk th rough the door, foreign language is downstairs, and an amazing selection of antique books is located in the depths of the basement. Powell’s also has a great selection of books in virtually every academic discipline, so it’s worth a visit when picking up course materials. 1501 East 57th Street. University of Chicago Bookstore T his is the f i rst bookstore that students tend to visit when they arrive on campus, and for good reason. Conveniently located on Ellis Avenue, just across from the main quad, the University bookstore is the best place to purchase that maroon sweatshirt. The store offers every type of UChicago-emblazoned paraphernalia possible, in addition to multiple tables displaying stacks of alumni-and-faculty-authored works. Forgot your headphones at home? Too much luggage to bring your collection of multicolored highlighters? No worries—the campus bookstore has all the school supplies a student could possibly need, often impr inted w ith the UChicago logo, from notebooks to mugs to computer programs. It also has a huge selection of class textbooks upstairs, making it a hotspot during the first few days of every quarter. As a Barnes and Noble

location, it features a standard selection of classic and best-selling novels alike, along with a Starbucks on location to keep students well caffeinated between classes. 970 East 58th Street. Seminary Co- Op The Seminary Co-Op has been on the Hyde Park bookstore scene for a while, but has only been at its newest location for the past two years. It’s currently located at East 58th Street and South Woodlawn Avenue, right next to the historic Robie House. The Co-Op is member-owned, with around 53 ,0 0 0 sha reholders that you ca n choose to join as a student. In return for a $30 membership, you will start getting a 10 percent credit from each purchase (after an initial $100 spent) at the Co-Op, the 57th Street Books, and the Newberry Library Bookstore downtown. Each July, your accumulated credits will be given to you in cer ti f icate form, to redeem w ithin the next year. The Seminary Co-Op is a popular location for students to pu rchase cou rse books, lo cated i n the basement, and to sit down and peruse literary works ranging from biographies on modern political powerhouses to introductory guides to ancient medicine—comfortable reclining chairs are located next to huge, bright windows. Finding the perfect academic read at the Co-Op is not a problem; the bookstore stocks the largest selection of academic volumes in the United States throughout its extensive maze of shelves across two f loors. Also located in the same building, the Plein Air Café is a tasty, albeit pricey, place to enjoy a pastry and latte after you’ve browsed through the Co-Op. 5751 South Woodlawn Avenue. Myopic Books Although this particular bookstore is slightly farther from campus, it’s still worth a visit for its massive selection of used books and trendy atmosphere. A quick CTA ride to Wicker Park will get you to Myopic Books, one of the largest and most historic bookstores in Chicago. T hough the storefront looks small in width, the inside of this unique space is gigantic in depth and height, w ith fou r sprawling stories and no shortage of

nooks, crannies, and bends with books stuffed into them. The store has some pretty strict regulations—no phones, no photography, and leave all bags at the front desk if you want to explore the upper or lower levels. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, Myopic has an antique rather than intimidating feel, more like a collection than a typical bookstore. T he f loor-to-ceiling shelves evoke a roof literally held up by books, and if you climb all the way up to the open gallery area on the top f loor, the only space not crammed with tomes of literature, you can enjoy the semi-weekly series of readings and occasional poets’ talks and live music. 1564 North Milwaukee Avenue. Quimby’s Another Wicker Park favorite, Quimby’s is a smaller and more eclectic bookstore than Myopic Books. It favors “ independently published and small press books, comics, zines, and ephemera.” Walking in can be a little overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking and even more overwhelming if you do, because the majority of the store’s contents are small, hand-produced book lets brought in by artists and authors on consignment. These “zines,” range in topic from radical parenting to trans oral history projects to anarchy and politics to minicomics to chapbooks produced by Chicago middle schoolers. Toward the back, you can find the sale section on an elevated platform, and near the cash register, there are “grab bags” for purchase, where one can acquire 10 randomly selected art periodicals for $2.50. Quimby’s does offer some common commercially available books, but a limited selection, usually, “stuff that deals with topics that in some way relate to outer limits, ca r n ies, f rea ks, conspi racy theor y, lowbrow a r t , miscrea nts, mayhem, that kind of stuff.” Quimby’s mascot is Quimby the Mouse and their venue is the location for many monthly literary events, featured on the events section of their highly informative and user-friendly website. 1564 North Milwaukee Avenue. —Marta Bakula

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All first-year and transfer students in the College are invited to our welcome luncheon on Thursday, September 22 at 1pm.

Sunday Mass: 11am (begins 9/18)

Daily Mass: 12:30pm (Monday through Friday)

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Weekly Reconciliation: Mondays 4:30-5:30pm (begins 9/26) Fridays 1-2pm (begins 9/30) Please join us for the Catholic Student Association Annual Fall BBQ and Open House on Sunday, October 2 at 6pm. Come meet our staff, student leaders, and learn more about the ministries Calvert House offers. All are welcome! 5735 South University Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: 773.288.2311 Website: www.uofccatholic.com

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ATHLETICS HISTORY An athletic powerhouse is not what most people first associate with the University of Chicago. In fact, you might hear from a few students that the University tore up its old football field in order to build Regenstein Library. However, this school traces its roots to one of the oldest (and, for a time, best) athletic programs in the country. Our Maroons were co-founders of the Big Ten Conference back in 1896, along with a list of schools whose athletic programs remain on the national stage to this day. Chicago was a force within the Midwest during the 40 years that Amos Alonzo Stagg coached the football team (1892–1932), earning their nickname as the “Monsters of the Midway” well before the same moniker was bestowed upon the Chicago Bears. And yes, Stagg’s name now adorns both the trophy awarded to the winner of the Big Ten each year in football and our very own football field on campus. Stagg led the Maroons to six Big Ten championships (seven if you count the 1922 shared title with Iowa and Michigan, which any proud Maroon should). His victories also extend into the present—the Statue of Liberty play that Boise State used to win the 2007 Fiesta Bowl was partially Stagg’s creation while coaching here in 1908. The coaching, of course, wasn’t the only exciting element to early 1900s Maroon sports. The players possessed certifiable, DI-level talent, too—which helped both the coaches and the program look good. One crucial chess piece was Jay Berwanger. Berwanger was the first recipient of the Heisman Trophy, still awarded each year to the best player in college football. The halfback was given the honor in 1935, back when it was simply called the Downtown Athletic Club Trophy. The next year, they renamed it the Heisman, and that name stuck. For those who doubt that the Maroons could ever reign supreme on the gridiron, Berwanger’s Heisman trophy sits on display in the middle of the Ratner Athletics Center rotunda. Men weren’t the only ones putting on a show in Hyde Park, however. Long before Title IX, female Maroons competed in a host of different sports, led in large part by Gertrude Dudley. Between 1898 and 1935, Dudley served as director of “physical culture” for women. She organized multiple female teams and crusaded for more women’s sports at the University.

Then, sports seemingly faded into the background. The South Siders left the Big Ten in 1946, after University president Robert Maynard Hutchins decided to eliminate the University’s varsity football team in 1939. We rejoin the South Siders’ highlight reel in 1987, when the Maroons again helped to charter a sports conference. This time, it was the NCAA DIII University Athletic Association, also known as the UAA. Chicago has won 50 UAA championships and participated in NCAA tournament play 66 times. In 2012, the excitement over the women’s basketball team was palpable on campus, as it went undefeated en route to an impressive showing in the NCAA tournament, where the women fell to Calvin College in the Sweet 16. That same year, the women’s tennis team made it all the way to the national title match, before losing to Williams College. The appearance in the finals was the Maroons’ first in women’s tennis, and the national runner-up trophy was quite a feat. Last year, both tennis teams produced impressive performances as the women’s team

qualified for the Elite Eight while the men advanced to the Final Four. Another highlight of the 2015–16 season was runner Michelle Dobbs of the track-and-field team, who was the national champion in the 800-meter race. Just this past summer, Chicago athletics took another step forward as a Maroon stepped up to the national stage. First-year swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre travelled to Rio de Janeiro to represent Haiti in the summer Olympic Games. She had an impressive showing, finishing second in her 50m freestyle heat, but her race also marked the first time a female had ever swam for the Caribbean nation. Grand’Pierre has her eyes set on Tokyo in 2020, but will be competing in the Ratner pool this fall. UChicago might not be the athletic powerhouse it once was, but the school now boasts an impressive program full of talented student athletes. There likely isn’t a Big Ten championship coming soon, but the future for U of C sports teams looks pretty bright. —Sarah Langs

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VENKATESH KRISHNAN | CHICAGO MAROON Gerald Ratner Athletics Center, named i n honor of G era ld R atner (A.B.’35, J.D.’37), former Maroon outfielder during the Maroons’ days in the Big Ten, is truly a world-renowned athletic facility. The $51 million building was erected in 2003 and stands on 55th Street and Ellis Avenue as one of the nation’s best DIII athletic facilities. The 150,000 square foot building features a competition g ymnasium, which serves as the home court of the men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams, in addition to an auxiliary gymnasium, which often hosts club and intramural play. Students and members also have access to the Bernard DelGiorno Fitness Center, a two-story space that boasts cardiovascular exercise machines and a multitude of weight lifting machines and free weights. The facility also includes a dance studio, where many of the FitChicago classes (cardio kickboxing, yoga, and Zumba to name a few) meet. To top if off, Ratner is also home to the Myers-McLoraine pool, an Olympic-sized swimming pool where (as any admissions tour guide will tell you) decorated Olympian Michael Phelps once practiced in. Henry Crown Field House, located just down the street from Ratner, may be much older than its brand-new counterpart, but that also means that it comes with a lot more history. The facility was erected in 1932 as a single-story building to serve as an indoor practice facility for several of the varsity teams. In its early years, a track surrounded the dirt f loor, and the basketball teams practiced on a raised wooden surface in the facility. Years later in the late 1970s, the second floor

was added to transform Henry Crown into the host for indoor varsity competition, relieving Bartlett of the job. In modern day, Henry Crown serves as the main facility for the track and field teams, as the second f loor now features a 200m track. The building is also home to four racquetball/handball courts, as well as five squash courts, providing great recreational opportunities for students and members. The fitness center, full of weight training and resistance equipment, also serves as the main site for varsity athletes’ weightlifting programs, but the space is open to all students and members. Moving outside, UChicago’s athletic facilities do not become any less impressive. Stagg Field, named in honor of former Maroon football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, is home to the varsity football, soccer, and softball teams. Stagg also includes eight tennis courts, located west of the football turf. The Ted Haydon Track, named in honor of a former Chicago track coach and athlete, encircles the turf field. The track hosts the outdoor track squad in the spring. Finally, the J. Kyle Anderson baseball field, named after a former Chicago baseball player and coach, is wedged between the football and soccer fields. Having such impressive fitness facilities on our campus certainly makes working out a lot easier. Throughout O-Week, take the time to become familiar with what the facilities on campus offer, and it will be much easier to navigate the world of staying fit in college once classes come around. —Katie Anderson

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INTRAMURAL/CLUB SPORTS Whether you’re an experienced player or just looking to make friends, UChicago’s diverse slate of intramural and club sports has all your bases covered. With several thousand participants from both the undergraduate and graduate student bodies, intramural sports are the most popular activity on campus after studying in the library. Meanwhile, club sports offer an intense, engaging environment for hundreds of students looking to get their competitive juices flowing. Broomball in particular is an important part of the UChicago brand. During winter quarter, so long as the weather is cold and the ice is firm, students head to the ice rink on the Midway to play a modified version of hockey, with sneakers subbed in for skates,

brooms for sticks, and a tiny soccer ball for the puck. There’s nothing quite like the cold face, sore butt, and victorious elation that accompanies a game of broomball. And, in the last couple of years, enthusiastic students from the Harry Potter generation have popularized Quidditch, in which players run around with brooms between their legs. Scoring the Quaffle works roughly as it does in the magical variant, whereas Seekers chase a Snitch that’s actually a rubber ball in a sock tucked into a volunteer’s waistband. Soccer, flag football, and basketball are predictably the most popular intramurals, though inner tube water polo is probably the most universally beloved. It’s not unusual to see intramural teams where the majority

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of players were on high school teams, although any level of experience is welcome. The athletics department offers co-ed, men’s, and occasionally women’s leagues for both graduate and undergraduate students. The leagues come with the works: playoffs, referees, and trophies for league champions (as well as cool T-shirts). For students who like to keep their competition and their physical fitness separate, the University offers leagues in chess, backgammon, and other individual games. “We use the term sports sometimes loosely,” Assistant Athletic Director Brian Bock said. “So some people might not say backgammon, euchre, and spades are sports. But at the University of Chicago, they are.” Another UChicago tradition is midnight soccer, which students organize outside the aegis of the athletics department. Starting first week, teams from different houses come out to play on the Midway Plaisance at around 9 or 10 p.m., with as many players a side as they can handle. The results are a formality more than anything, and the season stretches until the ground freezes over. While intramural sports offer a way for houses to bond and for friends to stay in touch, club sports are social circles unto themselves. The University distinguishes between clubs focused on competition and clubs focused on instruction and recreation. Clubs, like varsity sports, travel to compete against other Midwest schools. Crew, archery, badminton, water polo, climbing, women’s rugby, and men’s ultimate were the most popular club sports last year, all with about 50 participants. Different club sports attract different sorts. The badminton club is full of inter-

national students, many of whom played badminton in their home countries. The men’s volleyball club, on the other hand, leans West Coast, and the triathlon club is full of science majors. Every club, though, has a mix of experienced players and curious newcomers, and most clubs actively seek out new members at the beginning of each year. The slate of 41 club sports is a veritable smorgasbord: There’s squash, gymnastics, golf, several varieties of martial arts, fencing, cheerleading, lacrosse, handball, and quite a bit more. Club sports are categorically more demanding than intramurals, which, for some students, is a drawback. The crew team, for example, meets before sunrise to practice on the Chicago River during fall and spring quarters. When the river’s frozen, they meet several times a week for indoor workouts instead. Although the schedules can be grueling, travel is a major plus for members of club sports—the sailing team, for example, has spent a week in France each of the last two years in what its skipper called the “best week of [her] life.” Clubs also have a strong social dimension, both within the University and without. Team members tend to become friends outside of just their sport, and several sports, like archery, encourage opposing teams to mingle at meets. Sign-ups for intramurals usually happen through houses’ designated intramural rep, via the online registration website IMLeagues.com. Club sports usually have Facebook pages or websites. —Zach Themer Updated by Emmett Rosenbaum

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VARSITY ATHLETICS

COURTESY OF KELCEY BUCK “We have a football team?” may be a running joke on campus. But the varsity athletes of Chicago’s 17 varsity teams spend countless hours and early mornings on the field, court, or in the pool, and for them, athletics is a fundamental aspect of their college experience. And perhaps it is the lack of recognition that athletes at Chicago receive that makes athletics at this institution special. Our athletes receive no athletic scholarships, nor do they draw in thousands of fans for Saturday football games. Young kids don’t purchase the starting quarterback’s jersey, and varsi-

ty athletes receive no special considerations in the classroom. And those who make the decision to further their athletic career on the South Side in a Maroon jersey do not do so with false expectations of glory and fame on campus; rather, they choose Chicago because they want to receive a world-renowned education while playing the sport they love and have been committed to since a young age. This does not mean, however, that Chicago athletics has not been dominant in its own right. The Maroons compete in the ultra-competitive University Athletic As-

sociation (UAA) among other like-minded schools, including: Wash U, NYU, Rochester, Emory, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western, and Brandeis. Within the UAA and across DIII competition, Chicago has proven itself dominant. It achieved its highest finish ever in the DIII Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, by placing 14th of the 323 DIII schools. The UAA placed three schools in the top 14 of the standings, proving itself as one of the nation’s most competitive DIII conferences. There were many highlights for Chicago athletics in the 2015–16 year. The football squad earned its first national ranking in program history. Both men’s and women’s soccer qualified for postseason play. The men’s tennis team reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA National Championship and even more impressively, the women made the Final Four. Chicago has seen tremendous success of its individual athletes as well. Rising fourth-year Michelle Dobbs claimed the national title in the 800-meter in the indoor season, while teammate Khia Kurtenbach placed fourth in the 3,000-meter. The Myers-McLoraine pool was home to 16 All-American athletes, several of whom will return this year. Chicago’s success is not confined to national competition either. Many of the

varsity teams have the opportunity to compete abroad as well, such as the men’s and women’s basketball teams who traveled last year to Australia and New Zealand, where they both defeated the University of Canterbury of Christchurch, NZ. The tennis teams have just returned from Europe, where they competed against teams across Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. Most impressively, rising second-year swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre represented Haiti in the Rio Olympics this summer as the country’s first female swimmer. Chicago’s emphasis has been and always will be on academics. Everyone knows and embraces that. But success in the classroom certainly does not mean that success on the field, court, and in the pool cannot exist. Athletes at Chicago have continued to prove that, and are only getting better. So as you embark on your college experience here in Hyde Park, do so with an open mind. Wish the swimmer in your Sosc class who has been up since 5 a.m. good luck in her next meet, or throw on a Maroon shirt and head to Stagg for a football game on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The Maroons may just surprise you. —Katie Anderson

CHICAGO PRO SPORTS PRIMER Welcome to Chicago! Do you have a rough time in 2015, finishing last in the a good coat? Have you tried deep dish NFC North with a record of 6–10. While yet? How about them Cubbies? Like the things don’t look much better this year, weather and food, sports in Chicago an easy way to fit in around Chicago is dominate like no other city. Regardless to criticize quarterback Jay Cutler. Inof the sport or season, Chicagoans have famous for his inconsistency, Cutler has an almost terrifying devotion to their drawn the ire of Bears fans for years, but teams. Though the town has suffered its he’s the key to any success they hope to fair share of losing over the years (Goo- have this year. If you’re a baseball fan then Chicago gle “Cubs + Ottoman Empire” if you have the chance), the state of the city’s sports is the city for you. We have not one but two baseball teams here in the Windy might be the best it’s ever been. Let’s start with the big boys on the City, and both have some of the most stoblock: the Blackhawks. Chicago hock- ried histories in the sport. Our school’s ey’s team, which makes its home in the South Side loyalty implores me to tell United Center just west of downtown, is you about the White Sox, who play in nearing the end of a dynastic run. After U.S. Cellular Field the newly christened going 49 years without a championship, Guaranteed Rate Field, a hop, skip, and a the Hawks have won three Stanley Cups jump away on public transit. Take either in the past seven years (2010, 2013, 2015) the #55 or #59 bus to the Red Line, then and led by Duncan Keith and Jonathan get off at Sox–35th just two stops away. Toews, remain one of the best teams in The White Sox are fi nishing a mediocre the NHL. When the season starts up 2016 campaign right now, but with the in October, get yourself to a game (the team possessing one of the best pitchers Green Line will take you right there, as in baseball in Chris Sale and stud center will taking the #4 bus to the #20) to expe- fielder Adam Eaton, any game you catch rience fast skating, hard hitting, and join at the Cell the Rate can be an exciting in the loudest chorus of “Chelsea Dagger” one. that you’re ever going to hear. However, the talk of the town curIf hockey’s not your speed, don’t worry, rently concerns the Sox northerly neighyou’re still in the right place. The Unit- bors. The Cubs have been the best team ed Center also plays host to the Chicago in baseball this year, and for the fi rst Bulls. The team remade itself this offsea- time in over a century fans are actually son, adding star guards Rajon Rondo and optimistic about their chances. The last Dwayne Wade while seeing the departure time the Cubs won a World Series was in of longtime leaders Derrick Rose and 1908, and the last time they won a NaJoakim Noah. Carrying a new roster and tional League Pennant was in the 1945. identity, the team looks ready to return The Curse of the Billy Goat has haunted to the playoffs after narrowly missing the team ever since. Located in the gorthem last year. A pic with the statue of geous Wrigley Field, attending a Cubs Michael Jordan and a pile of nachos at a game is an amazing experience. A trip Bulls game is a great way to spend a cold on the #55/59 bus and the Red Line to winter night. the Addison stop drops you right at the With football season now in full swing, doorstep of the stadium. Head over before I highly recommend getting to a Bears the playoffs start in a couple weeks to see game at Soldier Field as soon as possi- stars like Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta, and ble if you’re interested. It’s just a short Anthony Rizzo attempt to end four genride away on the #6 bus. Part of the rea- erations worth of suffering on the North son to go quickly is that the Bears still Side. have some hope this early in the year, Sports in Chicago aren’t just a source and the other is that nobody who isn’t a of entertainment. They’re a way of life die-hard fan wants to stand outside for for many Chicagoans. They can bring the three hours in December. The Bears had city together like nothing else (or split

it in half when the Cubs and Sox play each other). That passion means sporting events in Chicago are an experience unlike any other. Whether it’s freezing to death at a Bears game, getting swept up in the insanity of a night at the United

Center, or enjoying a warm spring afternoon at the ballpark, catching a game in this city is a one-of-a-kind experience. —Emmett Rosenbaum

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Catie, Your new journey is beginning. We wish you the best of luck as you start this chapter of your life. Go out and live the life you imagined. While you are doing that â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep in mind that we love you, we miss you, we trust you, and we know you will do your best. Remember that we are here if you need help or get overwhelmed and yes, you can bring home your laundry. All our love always, Mom, Dad, John, Grandpa & Grandma XOXOXOXOXO

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Nicholas, We wish you the very best as you begin your freshman year at the University of Chicago. You have worked extremely hard to be where you are today.

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