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. Featuri…

On their third episode, Celeste and Erica interview first-year and cadet Sara Garcia about training at Fort Knox, the first time she put on her uniform, and what being part of the ROTC program at UChicago has taught her. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Guest: Sara Garcia. Music by: Celeste Alcalay. Edited by: Erica Cai.…

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 Alcala…

On their second episode, Celeste and Erica discuss navigating O-week as a transfer — from awkward first impressions over Zoom to extravagantly fancy lunches — with guest Saia Patel, a transfer student from Colby College. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Featuring: Saia Patel. Edited by: Erica Cai. Music by: Celeste Alcalay.…

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 plann…

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 Chakrava…

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. Featuri…

On their first episode, Celeste and Erica discuss what it's like to be a transfer student at UChicago with Aron, who transferred here from Brandeis University in Massachusetts. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Featuring: Aron Frishberg. Edited by: Erica Cai. Music by: Celeste Alcalay.

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 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 …

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…

The Maroon's Gregory Caesar interviews Harris School of Public Policy Professor, leading political economist, and Pearson Institute director James Robinson about the 2023 Pearson Global Forum. This forum, entitled “Disparity: A thin line divides human realities,” will gather global policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts to explore exist…

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 ZuckerEdited by: Gregory Caesar

The Maroon's Jake Zucker and William Kimani interview trumpeter, composer, and UIUC professor Tito Carrillo, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Tito Carrillo Urbanessence Band. Tito's bio: "Tito Carrillo is a trumpeter, composer, and educator whose music blurs the lines between Afro-Caribbean music traditions and modern…

The Maroon's Jake Zucker and William Kimani interview saxophonist and Chicago native Chico Freeman, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival as part of the Chico Freeman Quintet. They are joined by Michael Allemana (Ph.D. '20), a researcher of ethnomusicology and Director of the University's Jazz Ensemble. Chico's bio: "Heralded as on…

The Maroon's Jake Zucker, William Kimani, and Gregory Caesar interview pianist, composer, and Hyde Park native Bethany Pickens, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Bethany Pickens Trio. Bethany's bio: "Bethany Pickens is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator. Born in Chicago, she began her musical training und…

The Maroon's Jake Zucker and Gregory Caesar interview pianist and saxophonist Adegoke Colson, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival. They are joined by his wife, composer and vocalist Iqua Colson, who is a Hyde Park native and alumna of Kenwood Academy. About Ade: "STEVE COLSON – aka ADEGOKE – pianist and composer, has performed in…

The Maroon's Jake Zucker, William Kimani, and Gregory Caesar interview double bass player and composer Silvia Bolognesi. They are joined by trumpeter Emanuele Marsico and percussionist Sergio Bolognesi. The Silvia Bolognesi Italian Trio performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with special guest Nick Mazzarella. Silvia's bio: "Silvia Bolo…

The Maroon's William Kimani and Gregory Caesar interview saxophonist, composer, and educator Arman Sangalang, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Arman Sangalang Trio. Arman's bio: "Saxophonist and composer Arman Sangalang is an up-and-coming jazz musician on the Chicago scene, as well as an in-demand sideman who collabo…

The Maroon's Gregory Caesar interviews Chicago-based educator, jazz guitarist, and bandleader Tim Fitzgerald, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Tim Fitzgerald Trio. Tim's bio: "Tim Fitzgerald is a Chicago based jazz guitarist, bandleader, educator and author. Named “Wes Montgomery scholar and visionary” by DownBeat Mag…

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 Chakravar…

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 CaesarFeaturing: Leon Gold, Charlie Ortega Martinez, Vikram Mehta, Melody Dias, Alexandria Porter, Anusha Kumar,…