The Chicago Maroon

Gunpoint Robbery, Hyde Park Produce Closes Doors, Bridge Writing Workshop Still On Hiatus

A UChicago affiliate was robbed on campus last Monday morning in front of the William Eckhardt Research Center. A student-led creative writing workshop and civic engagement program for people incarcerated at the Cook County Jail remains on hiatus nearly a year after two former UChicago students settled a lawsuit against the Cook County Sheriff. Also, the grocery store Hyde Park Produce is closing its doors, and Max Palevsky East reaches its third week with no working water fountain. Featuring: Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin Edited by: Aubrey Barb

How the Maroon is Reporting on UChicago’s Ties to Epstein

Maroon reporters Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Boris Archipov share more about their investigation of the more than three million documents from the Epstein estate made public by the Department of Justice on January 30. Their reporting, which resulted in three articles published in the news section last week, covers newly released email exchanges between UChicago Trustees Thomas Pritzker and David Rubenstein with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Featuring: Aubrey Barb, Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon, and Boris Archipov Edited by: Aubrey Barb

“We’re Building the Netflix for AI-Generated Movies”: Third-Year Aron Frishberg on His New AI Startup

Maroon Weekly host Aubrey Barb sits down with Aron Frishberg, a UChicago third-year currently on a leave of absence to pursue his AI-generated film startup, Mona. Aron discusses life during the early stages of a startup, how AI-generated films might impact the entertainment industry, and the continued importance of his UChicago education in the entrepreneurial world. Edited by: Aubrey Barb Featuring: Aron Frishberg and Aubrey Barb

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Chicago, According to Maroon Arts Editors

Arts and Culture Editors Violet Conklin and Noël Da dish on their favorite date spots and share suggestions for how to spend Valentine’s Day, with a date or friends. Violet and Noël share two Chicago date ideas. Violet’s: skate at Midway Plaisance for the special Valentine’s Day event, grab lunch at Plein Air, and partake in a book swap at the Seminary Co-op. Noël’s: take the Metra downtown, dine at the Chicago Athletic Association, and end the night with jazz at Winter’s Jazz Club. The editors also share their thoughts on planning a first date, Valentine’s Day traditions, and love stories in pop culture. Tune in to prepare for your Valentine’s Day! Featuring: Aubrey Barb, Violet Conklin, Noël Da Edited by: Aubrey Barb

Film Historian Speaks at Annual MLK Celebration, Democratic Senate Candidates Debate ICE and Campaign Funding

The Maroon recaps the top stories from the week. Film historian Jaqueline Stewart spoke on the power of media at the University’s annual MLK celebration. At I-House, candidates in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Democratic Senator Dick Durbin debated policy objectives and “dark money” campaign funding. Featuring: Aubrey Barb and Amber Lin Edited: Aubrey Barb