The Fight for Jackson Park By Emma Dyer The future of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) and Jackson Park, the planned site of the Center, remains uncertain after a summer of legal action and community activism both for and against proposed construction plans. Election 2020: Who Did UChicago Students Campaign For? By Lee Harris Elizabeth Warren’s campaign was most popular. Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg were also favorites. The University and the Trump Administration By Miles Burton The Trump administration has influenced the future of undocumented students, the adjudication of sexual assault cases, union organizing, admissions policies, and freedom of expression. Who's Who in Local Government By Elaine Chen Here’s a breakdown of who you need to know in the executive and legislative branches of the city government. Who's Who: Professors Iconic, Beloved, and Infamous By Maroon Staff Compared to some faculty members, students can seem like the least zany members of the University. Who's Who: University Administrators By Maroon Staff The names to know in University administration. Student Government at UChicago: A Primer By Justin Smith Student Government at UChicago manages an annual budget of more than $2 million. A History of Resistance: Politics and Activism on Campus By Zahra Nasser The quad appeared somewhat unrecognizable during finals week last quarter. Juxtaposed to the green idyll of a manicured, springtime UChicago were picket lines encircling each ivy-clad building. Sororities and Fraternities at UChicago By Maroon Staff There are more than 20 Greek organizations currently operating on campus, including four sororities within the UChicago Panhellenic Council. Most fraternities have houses off-campus; unusually, none of UChicago’s sororities has a house. How To Save Money as a UChicago Student By Maroon Staff College living is expensive. Here are a few budget-trimming tips. When You Need A Hand: Health And Wellbeing At The University By Camille Kirsch If you experience difficulties at UChicago, there are several resources you can turn to for help. Life of the Spirit: A Guide to Religion on Campus By Oren Oppenheim Student groups and community spots include Bible study groups, nondenominational chapels, and a mosque founded by boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Viewpoints Solidarity With Grad Workers! By Graduate Students United We work for the University, and we want an organized voice in decisions that affect us. CIA Recruitment on Campus Must End By Adrian Mandeville Due to the CIA’s complicity in human rights violations, students should oppose professional opportunities with the organization. Starting College After a Gap Year By Sylvia Ebenbach Though many worry about starting college a year later than expected, adjusting to college after a gap year isn’t as difficult as it’s assumed to be. Dear Incoming Freshmen: It Will Be Okay By Ruby Rorty While there exists a slew of unhelpful advice for college freshmen, incoming students should rest assured that their first year will be challenging, enjoyable, and unique to them. The Neverending Quarter System Summer By Brinda Rao Anticipating the next academic year at UChicago may lead to various expectations, and even anxiety about a new year. The Profound Benefits of Add-Drop By Areeha Khalid First-year students shouldn’t be wary of adding and dropping courses at the start of the quarter, as it often proves to be helpful. The Myth of the Impenetrable College Clique By Susy Liu While exclusive friend groups were commonplace in high school, UChicago’s social scene is less daunting if you remain open-minded. The Importance of Candor and Communication By Eli Winter Though social anxiety is quite common at UChicago, there is still room for building confidence through kindness and honesty. Arts Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Music at UChicago By Jane Jozefowicz From the classical to the contemporary and the well-established to the student-run, opportunities to play and appreciate music abound at UChicago. Dunking the Brush: Visual Arts on Campus By Perri Wilson Whether you’re looking to make art or appreciate it, the UChicago campus is brimming with opportunities for you to make happy little accidents. Where to Get Your Groove on at UChicago By Alina Kim From ballet to hip-hop, swing dance to K-pop, the College community is bursting with opportunities for the kinetically inclined to stretch their feet. Theater on Campus By Arts editors Feeling a little dramatic this o-week? Put your emotions to good use by getting involved in campus' theater scene. Arts and Culture Off Campus By Arts editors We've pulled together a tiny sampling of the many, many, artsy opportunities that Chicago has to offer.