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The Future of Poetry

The Future of Poetry
by Kunal Basu-Dutta At the University of Chicago, we have the tendency to be wrapped up in the past. Many of the texts we read are to give us a solid foundation built upon ‘The Canon.’ Life does, however, progress, and I believe that it important to understand the modern world. We tend to overlook...
June 1st, 2010 | ART & CULTURE, HEADLINES | Read More

A Tale of Two Countries

A Tale of Two Countries
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” We can capture the state of United States education system with this classic Dickens quote. Cities are posting staggering dropout rates while there is an upward trend of over-accomplished, over-booked kids. Shouts ring across America – in...
May 25th, 2010 | DOMESTIC, HEADLINES | Read More

The ‘Reg Culture’

The ‘Reg Culture’
During my first quarter in college, I had a conversation, with a senior, about the awkward social interactions that UChicago’s environment can foster. His response baffled me at that time: “No, it’s not that bad. I just make it a point to go to the library every day. The Reg’s...
May 19th, 2010 | HEADLINES, LOCAL, UCHICAGO | Read More

Indiana Prairies In Bloom

Indiana Prairies In Bloom
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May 7th, 2010 | HEADLINES, LOCAL, TRAVEL DIARIES | Read More

The Do-or-Die American: the glossier alternative

The Do-or-Die American: the glossier alternative
by Dahlia Rizk Try this as a little experiment: turn on the TV or a major news website. What do you see? Chances are, you are witnessing Kate Gosselin cry on TV, Tiger Woods return to golf, or the latest reality TV show that wants to turn YOU into a star. Usually, you don’t follow such programming...
May 1st, 2010 | HEADLINES, LIFE & STYLE, PUTTING IT IN PERSPECTIVE | Read More

Answering the Obvious: a Look at Scholarship (and at Shakespeare)

Answering the Obvious: a Look at Scholarship (and at Shakespeare)
by Valerie Michelman Many students at the University of Chicago will never leave academia. We recognize that one day, we may be sitting in our TA’s chair and (if we’re lucky) standing behind our professor’s podium. However, to get there, we need to publish… and publish… and publish....
April 28th, 2010 | HEADLINES, LETTERS | Read More

Walking Backwards in Japan

Walking Backwards in Japan
by Tiffany Young A couple of summers ago I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Japan for two weeks of culture, learning, fun, and freedom. What transpired easily exceeded my expectations and opened my mind. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, only that I anticipated the unexpected. I remember...
April 25th, 2010 | HEADLINES, INTERNATIONAL, TRAVEL DIARIES | Read More

Asian Invasion

Asian Invasion
Doomsayers may add something new to their list— an Asian Carp Invasion of the Great Lakes. Successive waves of invasive species are always accompanied by panic and heavy investment trying to stop them. There is infighting among officials, who sometimes cannot agree on how to fix the problem. This...
April 19th, 2010 | DOMESTIC, HEADLINES, LOCAL | Read More

The Metro

The Metro
by Kunal Basu-Dutta At the University of Chicago, students have the tendency to stay on the campus grounds, within the safe boundaries of the Quad. In fact, I was the same way during my first quarter here. It is understandable; you are new to the college, let alone the city, and you would rather be...
April 17th, 2010 | HEADLINES, LOCAL | Read More

Making It As A College Band

Making It As A College Band
by Kunal Basu-Dutta If you’ve ever tried to get a gig as a band, you probably know that the local music scene is oversaturated. What does it take for a college start-up band to attain local fame? Read on to hear one band leader’s story about how he went from being a kid with a guitar at Northwestern...
April 12th, 2010 | EDITOR'S PICK, HEADLINES | Read More
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