Chicago Maroon: News: Recent Episodes
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On Episode 118, Greg and Jake are joined in the studio by Tiffany, a second-year who is joining the section. She tells us about the new contract that Facilities Services workers reached with the University. We also discuss the venture funding won by event-planning app Lynkr and the Microsoft Outlook outage that affected university students.
Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Tiffany Li, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker.
On the first episode of a new mini-series covering Undergraduate Student Government (USG) here on campus, Jake talks to USG President Jefferson Lind about his experience in the role. They discuss upcoming changes to the Lyft program, the University's financial malaise, and diminishing RSO funding, as well as how USG fits into that puzzle.
Host: Jake Zucker. Guest: Jefferson Lind. Edited by: Jake Zucker.
On Episode 117, Celeste shares her insights into new agreements reached between the administration and nurses and graduate students, averting multiple potential strikes. We also discuss a recent settlement that the University reached and the attempts of the Chicago White Sox brass to use public money to fund a new stadium.
Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!
On Episode 116, Greg and Jake discuss cultural issues facing the cross country team, more perspectives on University finances, and a recent Maroon piece analyzing the political contributions of faculty.
Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!
On Episode 115, a couple new voices join us in the studio. Michael Plunkett, Lead Developer for the Maroon's Data section, told us about the work he did to create a map that updates every day with crime data in and around Hyde Park. And Henry gave us a report on the University's plans to address their budget deficit; we also hear reports on a planned grad student strike, how cost-cutting measures have already led to University employees losing their jobs, an update on the Botany Pond, and more.
Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory Caesar, Pravan Chakravarthy, Henry Lako-Baldwin, Jake Zucker. Guest: Michael Plunkett. Edited by: Jake Zucker.
On Episode 114, we are joined by recent alumnus and former Podcast section member Carter Beckstein! We hear from him about what he's been up to since graduation, and we discuss labor issues with the UCMed, Chicago's Restaurant Week, Study Abroad, and, of course, the financial issues facing the university.
Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, and Jake Zucker. Guest: Carter Beckstein. Edited by: Jake Zucker.
On Episode 113, we discuss the now-infamous Moongate and the impact that Sidechat has on campus. We also chart the discourse around University's finances, as seen in the Maroon's Viewpoints section, and talk about the arrests of students who were protesting on behalf of Palestine by conducting a sit-in at the University's admissions office.
Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, William Kimani, Kentaro Mathis, and Jake Zucker.Edited by: Jake Zucker.
The following is a series of audios recorded on the main quad of the University of Chicago on Thursday, October 19, 2023. It features interviews with pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli community members demonstrating at around 12 p.m. It also features an interview with Maroon News reporter Emma Janssen recorded on November 9, who attended and reported on the rallies.
The rally was organized by a collection of UChicago Jewish organizations, including Law Students for Israel, the Jewish Business Student Association, and UChicago Maroons for Israel, who scheduled the rally with the University from noon to 1 p.m. at the center of the quad to express support for Israel following the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas. This rally came as Students for Justice in Palestine continued its daily occupation of the quad from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which began on Monday, October 16.
The audio is mostly unedited, with some segments omitted for brevity’s sake.
Interviews were conducted by reporters from The Maroon’s Podcasts division, who strived to remain impartial and provide an unbiased record of the events of that day. Some listeners may find the recordings offensive due to antisemitic and Islamophobic language.
Hosted by: Gregory CaesarFeaturing: William Kimani, Nolan Shaffer, Emma Janssen, Jake Zucker, and Celeste AlcalayEdited by: Gregory Caesar and Erica Cai
On Episode 112, we share an exclusive report on the University's precarious financial position and consider its implications for the future. We also discuss conspiracy theories about recent cuts to the Lyft program and the University's property investments, attempt to remember what USG actually does, and give an update on activism happening around campus.
Welcome to the branch, Kentaro!
Hosted by: Pravan ChakravarthyFeaturing: Jake Zucker, Celeste Alcalay, Kentaro Mathis, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Cops and robbers, (yet) another political rally, and more updates on the latest happenings on campus on Episode 111.
Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
It's been an...eventful week on campus, to say the least. Hear about our encounters with pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protestors, a new spate of robberies in Hyde Park, and a flyover by the Air Force on Episode 110 of The Weekly.
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Celeste AlcalayEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Hear about the University's newest initiatives for freedom of expression, Hyde Park migrant crisis tension, and a new local green space on the latest episode of the Weekly.
Welcome Erica, Sofia, Celeste, and Melanie to the branch!
Hosted by: Gregory CaesarFeaturing: William Kimani, Erica Cai, Sofia Castro, and Celeste Alcalay
We're back! On the first Weekly episode of the 2023–24 academic year, Greg and Jake give their hot takes on UChicago's latest ranking, changes to the University's Lyft program, and a burgeoning racket sport.
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker Edited by: Gregory Caesar
Welcome (back) to campus!
On the 2023 O-Week podcast, Jake, Pravan, and Greg offer advice to first-years adjusting to UChicago life and reflect on their past two years in the College. They're joined by alumnus Carter Beckstein, Lead Podcasts Editor from 2022–2023, who offers insight into life after UChicago.
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy, and Gregory CaesarFeaturing: Carter BecksteinEdited by: Gregory Caesar
In the first-ever crossover podcast between Northwestern and UChicago, Anita Li of The Daily Northwestern joins Gregory on UChicago's campus to answer student questions about life on each other's campuses.
Hosted by: Anita Li and Gregory Caesar Featuring: Leon Gold, Charlie Ortega Martinez, Vikram Mehta, Melody Dias, Alexandria Porter, Anusha Kumar, Jeremy Chung, Jeremey Lu, Kate Wojciechowski, and Zoryah Gray Edited by: Anita Li
Welcome to Episode 107 of The Maroon Weekly, the final episode of the '22–'23 academic year recorded live at the Study Hotel UChicago lobby on 5/20/23. The Podcasts team discusses new developments on the Midway, a lawsuit against UC Med, groundbreaking research by UChicago faculty, and more.
We also bid farewell to Carter Beckstein, who is graduating after four years of dedicated service to The Maroon. We'll miss you!
Thank you, listeners, for being part of a historic year for us. We hope you'll tune in come September.
Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, William Kimani, Pravan Chakravarthy, Jake Zucker, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
That infamous sigma male face. Sure, it is often used ironically. But maybe it has a deeper significance. What could it reflect about socio-sexual hierarchies? How could it tie into other cultural movements? And what could be learned from understanding which demographics identify with it?
In their first podcast for The Maroon, hosts Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas Posner examine the cult following of Patrick Bateman, a fictional (and murderous) banker and archetype of the sigma male, and what it reveals about society at large.
Hosted by: Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas PosnerEdited by: Gregory Caesar
A new professorship, the Law School's Exoneration Project, Humans of Hyde Park, and film reviews from yours truly on Episode 106!
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker, and William KimaniEdited by: Gregory Caesar
What a week! Regenstein pandemonium, a divestment rally, SCAV training, and much more on Episode 105 of The Weekly.
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Pravan Chakravarthy, and William KimaniFeaturing: Carter Beckstein and Jake ZuckerEdited by: Gregory Caesar
The Maroon interviews Cameron Powell, a full-time Writing Specialist in the College and member of Writing Faculty United’s (WFU) organizing committee, about WFU’s recent push for unionization.
WFU represents SOSC Writing Advisors, Writing and Research Advisors, Lectors, and Writing Specialists at the University.
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Carter BecksteinFeaturing: Cameron PowellEdited by: Gregory Caesar
The University's latest legal battle, USG drama, and a new (University of) Chicago holiday on Episode 104 of The Weekly.
Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, William Kimani, Jake Zucker, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
A deluge of news on today's Weekly episode, including (yet another) administrative shakeup, a suspicious property purchase by the University, toxic books, and much, much more.
Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Election updates, ISAC, and other campus happenings on Episode 102 of The Weekly.
Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, Jake Zucker, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
On our 101st episode, Pravan and Jake discuss adjunct faculty unionization, the mayoral election, the university's new Forum for Free Inquiry, and more!
Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy, Jake ZuckerEdited by: Jake Zucker
Five years. One pandemic. 1,500 minutes.
On the 100th episode of the Weekly, the podcasts team celebrates the story of the branch and looks to the future. As always, we also discuss pressing issues affecting the community, including the large-scale theft of newly-installed flags for pedestrian crossings (that may or may not be equipped with tracking devices).
Here's to 100 more.
Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, Carter Beckstein, Jake Zucker, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory CaesarFeaturing: Isaac, Ram, Austin, Charlie, Myles, Quinn, Natalia, Jack, Pupo, Julia, Besa, Joanna, Matthew, and Ruth
A new campus startup, USG's shakeup, the latest on GSU, and more on the 99th episode of the Weekly.
Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Celebrate our upcoming 100th episode with us! If you would like a shoutout, please complete this form by March 25th: https://forms.gle/93AFyzDWSySzzN7c6
On our 98th episode, we discuss a new master's program, campus water woes, a new GSU vote, and more.
Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, Jake Zucker, William Kimani, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
On our 97th episode, we discuss the University's administrative shakeup, Promontory Point development, and a new anti-gun violence measure.
If you would like to be featured on our 100th episode, please submit this form: forms.gle/nVtsxmKXtgUf4Aus7
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Pravan Chakravarthy, Jake Zucker, and Carter BecksteinEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Warm up your morning with the latest edition of the Weekly. On this episode, we discuss the latest University freedom of expression initiative, new study abroad courses, a CS server meltdown, and more.
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Jake ZuckerEdited by: Gregory Caesar
On this episode of the Weekly, we discuss a variety of news from campus and beyond, including a Hyde Park apartment lawsuit, and Bob Dylan's relevance to the University's long-running folk festival.
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
On this episode of the "Weekly," hear about major campus news from the past week: robberies, the commencement of a new shuttle service, a new Booth degree program, and Kuvia.
We also welcome William to the branch.
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Carter Beckstein, William Kimani, and Gregory CaesarEdited by: Gregory Caesar
Happy New Year from the Maroon Podcasts team!
In our first episode of 2023, we catch up on campus happenings: a fire in Woodlawn, fraternity controversy, Provost Ka Yee C. Lee's departure, and a beloved UChicago winter tradition
Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy, and Carter BecksteinEdited by: Gregory Caesar
In our final Weekly episode of the year, we discuss major campus happenings: a food truck crisis, business econ supply-and-demand, midterm season in Hyde Park, and more!
Podcasts wishes everyone a happy holiday season, and we hope you'll tune back in next year!
Lead podcast editor Jake Zucker sits down with the newly elected Class of 2026 College Council Representatives. They discuss their campaigns, what they want to get done, and their spirit animals.
Survivor at UChicago, more IOP talk, Halloween fun, and more on this edition of the Weekly!
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Carter Beckstein, and Noa Morris Edited by: Gregory Caesar Music by: Andrew Dietz
Stardom abound on this week's edition of The Maroon Weekly! We're joined by several new voices today—including Noah Glasglow, senior news reporter for The Maroon. Hear about a Booth professor's Nobel win, UChicago's 2022 Sloan Research Fellows, College Council winners for the Class of 2026, and more!
Welcome Megan Ha, Timothy Lu, and Maelyn McKay to the branch!
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Carter Beckstein, and Gregory Caesar Featuring: Noah Glasglow, Maelyn McKay, Megan Ha, and Timothy Lu Edited by: Jake Zucker Music by: Andrew Dietz
Start your week with a healthy dose of the Weekly! On today's episode, we discuss new transit options, GSU, UChicago football lore, and more!
Note: The GSU story was first reported by The Maroon's Noah Glasgow.
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Miki Yang, Carter Beckstein, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar Music by: Andrew Dietz
Happy first week, and welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! In our first Weekly episode of the year, we discuss the state of UChicago sports (yes—they exist!), the University's new testing requirements, and the new UCPD chief!
Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Carter Beckstein, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar Music by: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! In our last Weekly episode of the year, we discuss UChicago's Crime Lab, a new mental health resource for undergraduates, and...mosh pits!
We also bid farewell to Ram and Isaac, who will be graduating next week after four years of dedicated service to the branch. (We'll miss you!)
Hosted by: Miki Yang, Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Miki Yang Music by: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! Tune in to hear about the University's newest safety initiative, SCAV chaos, and a new coffee place in town!
Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, Miki Yang, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar Music by: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Join us for this week's episode of the weekly! It's been a slow news week, but there are some important events to get caught up on!
Hosted by: Greg Caesar, Jake Zucker, Rachel Liu, and Carter Beckstein Edited by: Rachel Liu Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to The Maroon Weekly! Join us as e go over stories related to GSU, labor contracts, the new executive slate and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, Gregory Caeser, Rachel Liu, Jake Zucker, and Miki Yang
Edited by: Isaac Krakowka
Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to The Maroon Weekly! Even more new voices this time around!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Gregory Caeser, Caitlin Lozada, Jake Zucker, and Miki Yang Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! Check out our episode with new voices thrown into the mix!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Rachel Liu, Miki Yang Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
We've got a ton of stories to cover this week with lots of new voices as well! Hear stories from the recent Night Owls discussion to developments with GSU to new coffee shop openings!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Ram Balasubramaniyan, Joanna Zhuang, Gregory Caeser, Belle Nahoom, and Mete Bakircioglu
Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan
Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to The Maroon Weekly! Join Isaac, Ram, and up-and-coming podcaster Greg as they take you through the week's news!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Greg Caesar Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Guess who is back? Back in Logan Media Arts Center specifically! Join Isaac and Ram as they go through the week's stories as well as their experiences being back on campus.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to The Maroon Weekly! Isaac takes us through the week's news.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Join us for this week's episode where we not some great news re: COVID and more!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Welcome back to the weekly! Today's stories include coverage of the UChicago Student Action Network rally and the weekly COVID update!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
We've got a big one this week! Join us as we discuss stories about CareNotCops, a well-renowned speaker, and COVID updates.
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Beza Desta Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Join us for today's weekly where we go over stories, including some about COVID-testing opt outs in housing for fully vaccinated individuals and a new BFI diversity program.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott LaVega
Episode Notes This week on the weekly, join us as we discuss the results of student government elections along with more COVID-related stories!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Beza Desta Edited by: Elaina Katz Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Episode Notes A handful of stories to go over today from student government-related news to the extension of the stay-at-home order that begun over a week ago.
Hosted by: Beza Desta, Isaac Krakowka, and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Elaina Katz Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
We're back on a weekly basis, bringing you short episodes featuring the most important on-campus news of the week! This week join us as we unpack the huge spike of cases within the University of Chicago community.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Episode Notes Welcome back to the Maroon Monthly! Join us today as we go through some information about a new dining service provider for the University, along with details about University graduate school rankings and plans to reopen for the fall.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Ram Balasubramaniyan, and Bez Desta Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Episode Notes Guess who is back? After a bit of a hiatus, join us as we take you through some of the biggest news events of the week including: a new University president, a COVID update, and a look back on almost a year into remote learning.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Beza Desta, and Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbot La Vega
Long time, no hear everybody! The year is totally weird, but join your favorite news podcasters as we take you through two important topics that are on everyone's minds right now: COVID and the 2020 presidential election.
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Beza Desta Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakowka Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, and Kenny Talbott La Vega
Hello everyone! The coronavirus may be causing social distancing, but the pod team still has plenty of stories to report! Have a listen about what's happening on campus!
Featuring: Isaac Krakowka, Ram Balasubramaniyan, Matthew Chang, and Beza Desta Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
Get all the latest details about the COVID-19 outbreak as it pertains to the University of Chicago community. Stay safe everyone!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Isaac Krakowka
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Uchicago coronavirus updates: https://coronavirusupdates.uchicago.edu/jan-23-update/
Uchicago spring resource sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MN1SamyM2u5IoG4Mtga-1jlZks7oT5mOJKoLifAO38Q/edit?fbclid=IwAR2z9LN98XNu86IfWThviDWfV9f4t7Wil2wmo4JwuPTkLcYIxTZq0YKIsRk#gid=891834841
Uchicago aid mastersheet of links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WnwJpvT62t0r8ZMGvWM_aknaDVFJ-qEeuqjx2LoHzbs/edit?fbclid=IwAR3uwHDpK7dNk3MlG68gSHN_YnizHvdhQF7fVDdP5GfO-BtDrFfGM7nqanU
This week on the weekly! Some updates on coronavirus and the IOP whiteboard girl story! Join us as we unpack these two big topics!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Ruth Selipsky Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
This week on the weekly: many stories about UChicago instead of politics! Hear about changes to the quarter system, the crime lab, UC Medicine, and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Ruth Selipsky Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
In this episode of the Maroon Weekly, the Maroon interviews the head of SCS, we discuss the timeline for the new Student Wellness center and much more.
This week on the weekly: a talk about monogamy, a talk about U.S. relations with Iran, new planets, and more!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
This week on the weekly we've got stories about the new graduate student funding model, coronavirus, and A LOT about the Iowa Caucus. Have a listen!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, Ruth Selipsky, and Beza Desta Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
This week on the weekly: an update on coronavirus, stardust that smells like rotten peanut butter, the University's purchase of Jewel-Osco, an update on the CBA ordinance, and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, Austin Christhilf, Ruth Selipsky, and Matthew Chang Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
Welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! Check out news about the Women's March, UChicago for Bernie, the Space Force, and more!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Ruth Selipsky, and Joanna Zhuang Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andriew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
In this week's news, there's a lot to say about political news related to the upcoming Iowa Caucus. Listen to find out more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan
Welcome back to the Maroon Weekly! In our first episode of the Winter Quarter, we go over a new provost, a law student taking on an incumbent congressman, a fire in Hyde Park, and more! Check it out!
Hosted by: Beza Desta, Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Ruth Selipsky Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
This week on the weekly: the cancellation of the Hong Kong abroad program, the creation of a new student wellness center, and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, Ruth Selipsky, and Matthew Chang Edited by: Ruth Selipsky Music by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
This week on Maroon Podcasts: new developments with student government, a story on the NCAA, a story on a new bird-mating study, a new strike from National Nurses Union, and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Beza Desta, and Ruth Selipsky Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music produce by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
On December 16th the NLRB will close a comment period on a proposed regulation to exempt graduate students preforming work for compensation from the definition of an employee. Graduate student workers from the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Loyola University marched in front of the NLRB's Chicago office to protest the exemption and make their voices heard in hopes to inhibit a possible vote on the measure.
An earlier version of this description incorrectly stated an NLRB vote was to be held on December 16th. The description above has since been edited to reflect the accurate information.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf Featuring: Alexis Florence, Graduate students from Loyola University, Northwestern University, University of Chicago Edited by: Austin Christhilf
This week on the weekly: reports of sexual assault at a fraternity, a discussion of sexual misconduct in a campus town hall, a transfer of owernship of Yerkes Observatory, a new ramen shop, and more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, Austin Christhilf, Joanna Zhuang, Matthew Chang, and Ruth Selipsky
Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan
Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
This week in the news: the Obamas were back in town this past week as was former FBI director James Comey. Also, the University recently changed its honors system for academic achievement. Listen for more on these stories and more!
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf and Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music by: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
We've got stories ranging from new PhD research into gene therapy to the strange eating habits of the squirrels on campus. Check it out!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Matthew Chang, and Ruth Selipsky Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
We've got a big episode for you this week with a lot of new voices! Join us as we cover controversy with the Sigma Chi chapter, John Kerry's discussion at the IOP, the O-Week community service program, the Red Line Extension, and much more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Austin Christhilf, Isaac Krakowka, Matthew Chang, Beza Desta, Titi Arowolo, Timmy Lee, and Joanna Zhuang
Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan
Music Production: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
This week on the Weekly! A look into classroom overflow, a winner of the MacArthur Foundation Grant, updates in some of the University's graduate programs, and a synopsis of homecoming!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
Welcome back to The Maroon Weekly! In this episode, we go over the nurse's strike, the opening of a new Trader Joe's in Hyde Park, a large donation to the Museum of Science and Industry, and a lot more!
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakowka, and Austin Christhilf Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan
This week in the news: a look at the planned GSU strike, the switch of the Seminary Co-op bookstore to a nonprofit, two important pieces of legislation passed by Illinois state congress, and more! Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan
This week in the news: protests against a bill on abortion funding, student government's 2019-2020 budget resolution, the spread of the Chicago Principles on Free Speech to other colleges/universities, an incident involving the death of a bipolar man in Hyde Park, and more. Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakwoka Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
A look on the hallmark tradition of the University of Chicago, Scav, both from the perspectives of team members and a team captain. Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Maxwell Taub, Brett Katz, and Nicola Lustig Music by: Andrew Dietz
This week in the news: Dean of Students gives updates on housing, GSU plans a potential strike, a new Trader Joe's opens in Hyde Park, a new member joins the Chicago Quantum Exchange, and more! Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakwoka Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Deitz
This week in the news: The aftermath of the student government executive slate elections, an internal audit of graduate student payments, a donation of a rare collection of book volumes, and a local presentation regarding burglaries in the Hyde Park and Washington Park communities.
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Deitz
This week in the news: May Day protests, SG passes a resolution to recognize GSU, graduate students walkout and much more.
Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakwoka Edited by: Issac Krakowka
This week in the news: Student government CARE and REFORM slates face off, SASA hosts vigil for Sri Lanka bombing victims, IfNotKnow protests UChicago Hillel's sponsored trips through Birthright, and more. This week in the news: Student Government CARE and Reform slates announced, graduate student climate report released and much more!
Hosted: Ram Balasubramaniyan, Isaac Krakwoka Edited by: Ram Balasubramaniyan Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Deitz
This week in the news: Student Government CARE and Reform slates announced, graduate student climate report released and much more!
Hosted: Ram Balasubramaniyan Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Deitz
This week in the news: #CareNotCops and law school protests on campus, a new Health and Society minor and much more!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakwoka, Ram Bala Edited by: Ram Bala Music by: Andrew Dietz
This week in the news: Law school admissions leak, Mayoral and Aldermanic runoff elections, Class of 2023 admit rate leaked, and much more!
Hosted by: Ram Bala, Austin Christhilf, Isaac Krakowka, Julia Radhakrishnan Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
This week in the news: Alumnus Bernie Sander's hosts his second 2020 Presidential campaign rally at Navy Pier, Zimmer comes out against a Federal free speech guidance suggested by President Trump, controversy surrounding law school Professor Geoffery Stone, and much more!
Featuring: Isaac Krakowka, Quinn Kane, Ram Bala Edited by: Quinn Kane Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
The week: Chicago mayoral and aldermanic election results, the college announces an exchange program with Caltech and much more.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Ram Bala, Roberto Pupo, Charlie Kolodziej Edited by: Austin Christhilf & Roberto Pupo Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan & Andrew Dietz
This week in the news: college alumnus, Bernie Sanders, joins the presidential race, the class day speaker is announced, College Republicans disinvite an aldermanic canidate over sexual assault allegations and much more.
Hosted by: Ram Bala, Roberto Pupo Edited by: Roberto Pupo Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
A UChicagoan develops a cure for loneliness, federal work-study funding decreases and more on this episode of the Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Quinn Kane, Ram Bala, Charlie Kolodziej Edited by: Quinn Kane Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
A polar vortex hits campus, and Maroon housing issue and much more on this week's Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Miles Burton, Roberto Pupo, Isaac Krakowka, Ram Bala Edited by: Roberto Pupo Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan
This week in the news: A lab school lawsuit, a PIKE chapter comes to campus, and the Chicago Maroon goes weekly!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Quinn Kane, Julia Radhakrishnan, Ram Bala Edited by: Quinn Kane Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott la Vega, Zack Trani
This week in Maroon News: Early application numbers released, serial Canada Goose robberies, and Student Government Initiatives.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Ram , Julia Ragha Edited by: Roberto Pupo Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega, Zack Trani
The team is back for winter quarter: featuring a Hyde Park speakeasy, expansion to the Universities Paris campus and more!
Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Miles Burton, Charlie Kolodziej, Roberto Pupo Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan & Andrew Dietz
The University announced this past March that it would be closing the Yerkes Observatory. Since then, the observatory has closed, and the University has made overtures to the local community to find out what they would like to come of the property.
Hosted by: Miles Burton Featuring: Oren Oppenheim Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega Edited by: Miles Burton
Sean McElwee is an extremely-online twitter personality, writer, and a co-founder of the progressive think tank Data for Progress. He recently visited UChicago for a debate hosted by the UChicago Political Union, and spoke to the Maroon about #AbolishICE, progressive politics, and the left wing of the Democratic party.
Hosted by: Miles Burton, Lee Harris Featuring: Sean McElwee Edited by: Miles Burton Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan
This week: Phi Delta Theta removes two founding fathers, a lawsuit against the Universities by a former student of the college and much more.
Hosted by: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane, Jack Capizzi, Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan & Andrew Dietz
High profile mass trauma incident for the Universities trauma center, major changes to University housing policy and more on this week's Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega
This week in the news: Boyer discussed his long-term plans for the college, Stony Island slated to close, a GSU walks out, and much more.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane, Miles Burton, Roberto Pupo, Jack Capizzi, Julia Radhakrishnan, Charlie Kolodziej Edited by: Quinn Kane Music Produced By: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega
Endowment Returns, Booth Ranks 1st in latest Economist rankings, and more concern over trustee business dealings on this week of the Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton, Isaac Krakowa Edited by: Roberto Pupo Music by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
UC Medical Center has filed a lawsuit, 2 students mugged on campus, another step forward for the Obama Presidential Center and so much more on this week's Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Miles Burton, Isaac Krakowka, Jack Capizzi Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega Edited by: Roberto Pupo
Chance the Rapper and Kanye West in Woodlawn, Treasure Island Replacement Plans, Crear Library Opening Ceremony, and so much more on this weeks episode of the Maroon Weekly.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton, Roberto Pupo, Isaac Krakowka Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz Edited by: Austin Christhilf
This past August, The Chicago Maroon dropped a major feature on University trustee Steven Stevanovich. This story involves billion-dollar valuations, Ponzi scheme lending, clawback lawsuits, unpaid pledges, and the likes. In this special report, reporters Euirim Choi and Spencer Dembner walk us through this crazy tale as it unraveled to them during their reporting.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Jack Capizzi, Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Spencer Dembner, Euirim Choi Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music Produced by: Kenny Talbott La Vega, Aaron Cendan
This week on the Maroon Weekly: A car crash at Hyde Park Produce, the Clinton Global Initiative is on campus and GSU held a walkout in support of their unionization efforts.
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane, Miles Burton, Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Quinn Kane Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
An alumnus appointed to the Israeli Central Bank, TI Closing, a GSU panel and a new University Campus in Hong Kong, all on this episode of the Maroon Weekly
Hosted by: Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane, Isaac Krakowka, Jack Capizzi Music Produced by: Andrew Dietz & Aaron Cendan Edited by: Quinn Kane
Join the new pod team as we run down this week in UChicago news.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, Natalia Rodriguez, Isaac Krakowka, Jack Capizzi, Jack Cruz-Alvarez, Olivia Henderson Edited by: Miles Burton Music by: Aaron Cendan & Andrew Dietz
Miles, Quinn and Austin welcome everyone back to campus and cover this summer's biggest stories on this year's inaugural Maroon Weekly. Catch us every Monday at 7 am.
Hosts: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz Editor: Miles Burton
This week on The Maroon Weekly Austin is sad and alone when the rest of the team ditches him for the final pod of the year. Also listen to a supercut of our favorite segments of the year including coverage of the Bannon invite, the UCPD shooting, the Zimmer-Boyer forum, and Scav.
Host: Austin Christhilf Editor: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz Featuring: Miles Burton, Samantha Eyler-Driscoll, Pete Grieve, Grace Hauck, Chase Harrison, and Quinn Kane
This week on the Maroon Weekly Miles listens in on the SG Pay Resolution and the UCPD Resolution vote.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, and Natalia Rodriguez Editor: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
Maroon reporters Oren Oppenheim and Alex Ward update us on new developments regarding the Obama Presidential Center. And the Maroon Weekly listens in on the sounds of the Scav list release.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, and Natalia Rodriguez Contributors: Quinn Kane, Oren Oppenheim, and Alex Ward Editor: Quinn Kane Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz
This week on the Maroon Weekly, Adam Thorp sits down with to David Whyman to discuss the outcome of the recent local elections, and Austin and Quinn catch people on the quad to talk about the beautiful weather.
Featuring: Miles Burton, Quinn Kane, Austin Christhilf, Adam Thorp, David Whyman Editor: Miles Burton Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega
This week on the Maroon Weekly, the Maroon Editorial Board talks with the Unite Slate to discuss their platform for the upcoming Student Government Elections.
Featuring: Miles Burton, Quinn Kane, Austin Christhilf Editor: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
Contributors Grace Hauck and Caitlyn Tien talk to Student Government President Calvin Cottrell about his time in Student Government and upcoming SG elections. Austin Christhilf delves into the role of UChicago's Crime Lab with Kim Smith, the lab's senior research manager.
Hosts: Miles, Burton, Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane Editor: Quinn Kane Featuring: Grace Hauck, Caitlyn Tien, Calvin Cottrell, Kim Smith Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega
This week: Austin Christhilf talks the history of housing in the college with Spencer Dembner, and Quinn Kane sits down with Katie Akin to find out what exactly happened to the business economics major proposal.
Hosts: Miles, Burton, Quinn Kane, Austin Christhilf Editor: Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane Featuring: Spencer Dembner, Katie Akin Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
This week, the podcast team brings you a megapod: Pete Grieve walks us through the Maroon’s reporting on last week’s shooting, fourth-year Olivia De Keyser reflects on her good friend, Charles, and Postdoctoral Fellow Guy Emerson Mount, Charles’s professor, discusses policing and mental health on campus. Plus: we follow up with ProMarket Blog author Samantha Eyler-Driscoll.
Hosts: Miles, Burton, Quinn Kane, Austin Christhilf Correspondents: Pete Grieve Editor: Miles Burton, Quinn Kane Featuring: Olivia De Keyser, Guy Emerson Mount, Samantha Eyler-Driscoll
Last Thursday, University President Robert J. Zimmer and Dean of the College John Boyer took questions from undergraduate students at a forum on free speech in I-House. Reporter Grace Hauck sat down with Vice President for Student Affairs Chase Harrison to talk about the event, as well as with several students who asked questions.
Host: Grace Hauck Editor: Grace Hauck Featuring: Chase Harrison, Michael Weinrib, Madeleine Johnson, Matthew Foldi Music: Aaron Cendan
Maroon reporter and past Jeopardy! contestant Lucia Geng interviews Harry Kioko, a UChicago student who is part of the current Jeopardy! College Championship. Lucia and Harry discuss how they got on the show, how they prepared, and what Jeopardy! is like behind the scenes.
Host: Lucia Geng Featuring: Harry Kioko Editor: Quinn Kane Music: Andrew Diez
Reporter Quinn Kane looks into housing options that the University provides to graduate students, and finds that many of these options are disappearing.
Host: Quinn Kane Editor: Quinn Kane Correspondents: Grace Hauck, Miles Burton Featuring: Jimmy Heald, Thomas Dannenhoffer-Lafage, Linda McHale Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Quinn Kane
Maroon local politics editor David Whyman discuses his interview with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Plus: upcoming events, news you missed last week, and more.
Hosts: Quinn Kane, Austin Christhilf Editor: Quinn Kane Featuring: David Whyman Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
In our first episode of spring quarter, we review IL primary election results and chat with the leaders of UChicago’s Society of Lawn Sports Enthusiasts in a sneak peek of the Maroon’s new RSO feature, “Quadcast,” hosted by Aiden Million. And, of course, tune in for Austin’s weekly tech fact, upcoming events, and more.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf Editor: Miles Burton Correspondants: Quinn Kane, Adam Thorp, Aiden Million Featuring: David Whyman, Alex Shura, Zarek Drozda, Mary Gen Sanner, Marissa Montoya Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz Continued support: Katherine McDonald
This week: Reporter Quinn Kane investigates talk of a potential business major, the Citizen Bulletin’s David Whyman tells listeners how to vote early, and the Maroon sits down with two people running for office in Illinois: Daniel Biss and Gabriel Piemonte. Plus: hear a segment of the Maroon’s recent feature “A Dream Deferred: UChicago Organizers On Deferred Action, Donald Trump, and the Fate of Immigrant Youth.”
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, Quinn Kane Editors: Quinn Kane, Miles Burton, Grace Hauck Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz Featuring: Daniel Biss, Gabriel Piemonte, Eugene Miravete, Mo Cruz, Emilio Balderas, Raphael Espinoza, David Wyman, Katie Akin, Pete Grieve, Lee Harris, Alia Shahzad, Euirim Choi, Grace Hauck
What exactly does the Cook County Board of Commissioners actually do? The Cook County Assessor? Who is Jerry “Iceman” Butler? Bob Fioretti? How are candidates J. B. Pritzker and Daniel Biss both tied to UChicago? What does an FBI wiretap have to do with this? And what does it all mean for paying rent in Hyde Park?
Maroon reporter Quinn Kane sits down with Citizen Bulletin members David Wyman, Alex Shura, Gianluca Yong, and Zarek Drozda to talk about the various primary races culminating this March.
Host: Quinn Kane Editors: Quinn Kane, Grace Hauck Featuring: David Wyman, Alex Shura, Gianluca Yong, Zarek Drozda Music: Aaron Cendan
This week: SCOTUS ruled in favor of the Oriental Institute, Ambassador Nikki Haley took student questions at I-House, and Risk-Aware Consensual Kink (RACK) President KC chatted with the Maroon about the campus kink community.
Hosts: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton Correspondents: Sofia Garcia, Grace Hauck Editors: Miles Burton, Grace Hauck Featuring: Katherine Vega, Lucia Geng, KC Sound from: Kate Quinn, Marley Rosario Music: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz
Free speech on camps, why Cook County’s soda tax failed, news recaps, upcoming events, and more.
Hosts: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton, Grace Hauck Editor: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan Featuring: Teddy Knox, David Whyman, David Weisskopf
Graduate Students United (GSU) withdrew its certificate of representation from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) yesterday. Today, we sat down with GSU member Grant Macdonald to talk about why, and what happens next.
Host: Grace Hauck Editor: Grace Hauck Featuring: Grant Macdonald
Episode five for your seventh week, featuring discussions on the University’s offshore accounts and the Young Democratic Socialists of America’s new UChicago chapter, among other news updates.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, Grace Hauck Editors: Grace Hauck, Miles Burton Music: Aaron Cendan Featuring: Sam Joyce, Spencer Dembner, David Whyman Sound: Justin Trudeau, Anthony Scaramucci, Dylan Stafford, Matthew Foldi, Luigi Zingales, Christian Robinson, Luke Tierney, David Weisskopf
It’s sixth week. Check out episode four, featuring two fourth-years on the women's basketball team, now on a 16-win streak.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf Featuring: Madison Dunbar, Elizabeth Nye, David Whyman Editor: Austin Christhilf Music: Aaron Cendan
University of Chicago Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor of Law Geoffrey R. Stone talks University history, the heckler's veto, and why students shouldn't shut down Steve Bannon.
Hosts: Grace Hauck, Jamie Ehrlich Editor: Grace Hauck Music: Aaron Cendan
We sit down with three members of the Coalition for an Obama Library CBA to talk about developments south of the Midway.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf, Grace Hauck Editor: Grace Hauck Featuring: Kyana Butler, Juanita Irizzary, Robert Hayes Music: Aaron Cendan
Booth Professor Luigi Zingales has invited Steve Bannon to take part in a debate on globalization and immigration at UChicago. In this Maroon Weekly special report, we chat with Samantha Eyler-Driscoll, who works with Zingales at Booth’s Stigler Center. Eyler-Driscoll has been outspoken in her opposition to Zingales’s invitation.
Hosts: Austin Christhilf, Miles Burton Editor: Grace Hauck Featuring: Pete Grieve, Grace Hauck, Samantha Eyler-Driscoll Music: Aaron Cendan
The second episode of the Chicago Maroon's Monday morning news show.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf Editors: Miles Burton, Grace Hauck Featuring: Mikala Paula, Caroline Hutton, Dylan Stafford, Jonah Benning-Shorb, Spencer Dembner Music: Aaron Cendan
Thanks to Ben, Kent, and the entire Logan Center Cage staf
The first episode of the Chicago Maroon's Monday morning news show.
Hosts: Miles Burton, Austin Christhilf Featuring: Grace Hauck, Alex Ward, Amy Chan Music: Aaron Cendan
Thanks to Ben, Kent, and the entire Logan Center Cage staff.