Slide show
The midway point
CommentsA former player traces UChicago’s oblong football history, from dominance to disappearance to happy coexistence with the school’s academic culture.
Groovin’ in the park
CommentsThe third annual Celebrate Hyde Park festival draws thousands of visitors despite threatening thunderstorms.
Splash of color
CommentsDOVA chair Jessica Stockholder created Chicago’s newest public-art installation.
Summit sketches
CommentsIllustrator Mark McMahon, a longtime contributor to the Magazine, roamed Chicago during the NATO summit and sent us some sketches in progress, along with his notes.
Shelf life
CommentsAs the Seminary Co-op moves from its underground origins into the light of day, the bookstore’s denizens bid the beloved space farewell.
Table manners
CommentsThe Smart Museum’s exhibition Feast explores hospitality and welcoming gestures.
Visceral UChicago
CommentsSome sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes can send you back to the quads.
One door closes
Comments“Are you a member of the Communist Party?” George Anastaplo, AB’48, JD’51, PhD’64, refused to answer that question, a refusal that shaped his life.
Editorial authority
CommentsFresh off simultaneous No. 1 New York Times best sellers, editor Gretchen Young continues to find new authors with big stories to tell.


