Chicago Maroon: Student Life

Special Report: Coffee Shop Culture

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:08:27 -0000

Caffeine is the life blood of any UChicago student, and as a result our student run cafes are an intimate part of campus culture. Whether its a the chaotic energy of Cobb, coziness of Harper, coolness of Hallowed there is a cafe for any and every UChicago student. We wanted to dive deep and really figure out what define UChicago coffee shop culture.

Featuring: Austin Christhilf, Isaac Krakowka Contributors: Aanya Gorai, Timmy Lee, Joanna Wang Edited by: Austin Christhilf, Isaac Krakowka Music by: Aaron Cendan, Kenny Talbott la Vega

Student Section: Men's Soccer

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 20:05:01 -0000

This week on student section: learn all about men's soccer!

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka and Matt Robinson Featuring: Head coach Pat Flinn and Scott Lich Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz

Student Section: Women's Volleyball

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:27:12 -0000

Learn all about Women's Volleyball in this week's installment of Student Section!

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka Featuring: Madison Pearson, Anne Marie Stifter, and Coach Sharon Dingman Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz

Quadcast: WYSE

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:00:34 -0000

This week in quadcast: Learn about Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE). It is a national mentorship organization that is devoted to strengthening women in their communities!

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Celeste del Valle Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan Music: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz

Quadcast: NSP

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:19:25 -0000

This episode of quadcast: Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP)! Learn all about the work that NSP does in the Southside community!

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Vanessa Guigon, Sydney Buffonge, Ryan Murphy, and Brandi Snodgrass Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan Music produced by: Andrew Dietz and Aaron Cendan

The Maroon Podcast: O-Week Edition

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:34:07 -0000

Welcome to the Maroon Podcast's first ever O-week episode. Ram and Isaac take you through some tips that you may find useful as you are transitioning into college life.

Hosted by: Ram Balasubramaniyan and Isaac Krakowka Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music produced by: Aaron Cendan and Andrew Dietz

Quadcast: Outdoor Adventure Club

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:00:43 -0000

This week on the quad: a look at the Outdoor Adventure Club, the University of Chicago's premier student organization for outdoor exploration. Hear more about the group, the trips they take, and how you can get involved!

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Michael Thew Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan

Special Report: What happens when fascism wins

Tue, 14 May 2019 14:56:57 -0000

Professor Miguel Caba and second-year Maya Osman-Krinsky talk to the Maroon about their exhibit on the poetry of the Spanish Civil War. Entitled, What happens when Fascism wins, this exhibit exhibits newly translated poems from poets exiled or assassinated for opposing General Francisco Franco’s regime. The original texts, their masterful translations, and historical paraphernalia are on display on the third floor of the Reg until the end of the Spring quarter.

Hosted by: Zoe Bean Featuring: Maya Osman-Krinsky and Miguel Caballero Velasquez Edited by: Austin Christhilf Music by: Zack Trani

Quadcast: Phoenix Farms

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:00:00 -0000

This week on the quad: Phoenix farms, UChicago's premier beekeeping and Urban Farming RSO. Find out about Harper Hives and the highest bees in Chicago, or Avant-gardens and its mission. Also learn all of the quirks of beekeeping (including a massive winter bee trade ring in California).

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Cameron Gudobba, PJ Wilkins Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan

Quadcast: Calvert House

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:08:22 -0000

This week on the quad: Addison Jeske and Rosalie Stone talk about Calvert House and how Catholicism fits into their UChicago experience.

Hosted by: Jack Cruz-Alvarez Edited by: Natalia Rodriguez Featuring: Addison Jeske & Rosalie Stone

Student Section: Women's Lacrosse

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:33:24 -0000

This week on Student Section: UChicago's first ever women's lacrosse team! The podcast team sat down with UChicagos women's lacrosse team after the teams first ever game! Learn about how the lacrosse team came to be and about the programs goals for the innagural season.

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Matt Robinson Featuring: Head coach Kate Robinson, Junior Jane Jozefowicz, Freshman Ali Sheehy Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan

Quadcast: Run For Cover

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:29:35 -0000

This episode of Quadcast: Run For Cover, UChicago's premier all-male acapella group! Here all about this RSO, from the origins of their unique name to their ICCA run this year.

Hosted by: Natalia Rodriguez Featuring: Daniel Morrison, Ale Clark-Ansani Edited by: Natalia Rodriguez

Student Section: Men's Wrestling

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:26:05 -0000

In this week's student episode of Student Section, learn all about our men's wrestling. Student Section is a podcast which will highlight our sports teams across the university. Learn about the players, coaches, and become invested in the storylines of each and every team.

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Matt Robinson Featuring: Head coach Leo Kocher, Seniors Louis DeMarco and Mason Williams Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Produced by: Aaron Cendan

Student Section: Women's Basketball

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:20:58 -0000

In this weeks episode of Student Section, learn all about our women's basketball team. Student Section is a podcast which will highlight our sports teams across the university. Learn about the players, coaches, and become invested in the storylines of each and every team.

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Matt Robinso Featuring: Head coach Carissa Sain and seniors Jamie Kockenmeister and Ola Obi Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music Produced by: Aaron Cenda

Quadcast: German Club

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:20:03 -0000

On this episode of Quadcast, German Club! Learn all about the amazing cultural dinners and events that make German Club so amazing.

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Serena Strecker Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan

Student Section: Men's Basketball

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:18:39 -0000

In the WORLD PREMIERE of our newest podcast, Student Section, learn all about our men's basketball team. Student Section is a podcast which will highlight our sports teams across the university. Learn about the players, coaches, and become invested in the storylines of each and every team.

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka, Matt Robinson Featuring: Head Coach Mike McGrath & Seniors Justin Jackson and Noah Karras Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan

Quadcast: University Theater

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:17:37 -0000

This episode of quadcast: University Theater! Learn all about one of the largest RSO's on campus which is involved in everything from Shakespearean Theater to Off Off Campus Improv.

Hosted by: Natalia Rodriguez Featuring: Hana Eldessouky, Margaret Glazier, Anna Aguiar kosicki Edited by: Natalia Rodriguez Music Prodcued by: Cousin Simple

Quadcast: Besst

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:12:58 -0000

Spencer Gordon-Sand is a second year at the University of Chicago who founded the startup Besst, an app where users can make wagers with other users using social media incentives instead of money.

Hosted by: Shawn Park Featuring: Spencer Gordon-Sand Edited by: Shawn Park Music Produced by: Aaron Cendan, Kenny Talbott La Vega

Quadcast: Symphony Orchestra

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:11:40 -0000

This week on the quad pod: Symphonic Orchestra! Listen in on the sounds of the orchestra, and learn how they bring their pieces to life!

Hosted by: Julia Radhakrishnan Featuring: Jeff Geiger, Luca Gonzalez-Abreu, Will Kent Edited by: Julia Radhakrishnan Music by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega

Quadcast: Sliced Bread

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:10:10 -0000

"I should like to let you know how important sliced bread is to the morale and saneness of the household" This week on Quadcast, UChicago's literary magazine, Sliced Bread! Hear about this RSO's unique history and role on campus, and be sure to check out their new podcast, Bread Beat!

Hosted by: Jack Cruz Alvarez Featuring: Monica Rae Brown and Parker Chusid Edited by: Jack Cruz Alvarez Music Produced by: Andrew Dietz, Aaron Cendan, Kenny Talbott La Vega

Quadcast: Bhangra!

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:05:35 -0000

Quadcast is back! In this week’s episode, Bhangra Dance Team! This RSO performs the Indian folk dance known as Bhangra. Isaac Krakowka sat down with first-year Aditya Bafna to talk about the RSO’s and what Bhangra means to him.

Hosted by: Isaac Krakowka Featuring: Aditya Bafna Edited by: Isaac Krakowka Music Produced in Part by: Aaron Cendan, Andrew Dietz, Kenny Talbott La Vega

Quadcast: MODA

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:04:48 -0000

Vogue. Vogue. Strike a pose. This week on the Quadcast: MODA. MODA members Annie Geng, Luke Lundstrom, Mia Fierberg, and Olivia Jia tell Natalia Rodriguez all about design and fashion culture on campus.

Host: Natalia Rodriguez Featuring: Annie Geng, Luke Lundstrom, Mia Fierberg, and Olivia Jia Music by: Andrew Dietz

Quadcast: Fire Escape

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:03:08 -0000

Want to star on the silver screen but don't know how to get involved in filmmaking at UChicago? In this episode of the Quadcast, host Aiden Million learns about Fire Escape Films, UChicago's largest filmmaking RSO, with third-year Alison Trash, script supervisor and interim development manager of Fire Escape Films.

Host: Aiden Million Guest: Alison Trash Editor: Aiden Million Music: Andrew Dietz

Quadcast: Voices in Your Head

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:56:58 -0000

In this week's episode of Quadcast, our very own Natalia Rodriguez sits down with members from Voices in Your Head, an on campus acapella group, to talk about their journey to this year's ICAA Final.

Hosted by: Natalia Rodriguez Featuring: Will Cabaniss, Ire Olagbami

Quadcast: Black Business Alliance

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:55:50 -0000

Featured in this week's episode of the Quad cast is Lizzie Hunpatin of the UChicago Black Business Alliance. BBQ was founded just this past spring by co-presidents Lizzie Hunpatin and Pule Tshepo and aims to provide professional support for Black students seeking to go into business and other industries. Already grown tremendously during their first year on campus, host Aiden Million sat down with Lizzie about why they founded BBA, what the community is for them and where they see it going in the future.

Hosted by: Aiden Million Featuring: Lizzie Hunpatin