The Core
Feeling inspired to try to change the world? Illinois state representative Christian Mitchell, AB’08, has some advice.
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil — and homegrown peaches. Bliss.
Cool new developments for College students and grads.
Thoughts on academia, football, and that painting.
For your summer reading list, professors share the books that influenced them the most.
Undersea photography, carousels, snow globes, pinball.
On praying in the stacks, when Ramadan and finals week coincide, and Muslim fashion.
Matthew Foldi, Class of 2018 (political science), describes himself in his Twitter bio as “everyone’s favorite Republican committeeman.”
A lexicographer’s favorite clichés (before he grew to hate them).
The Neighborhood Schools Program, founded in 1976–77, just celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Twins Laurie and Lynne Butler—one a UChicago chemistry professor, the other a double alumna—discuss math, horses, and a college boyfriend who never got them confused.