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Pioneering WHPK keeps Chicago rap fresh

Radio station that hosted hip hop superstars like Common and Kanye West is a training ground for students and community.


Tomi Obaro

Latke-Hamantash Debate revels in ornate silliness

<p>In its 65th year, popular Hillel tradition pokes fun at academic fields with holiday food fight.</p>


Susie Allen

Peirce urges young artists to test limits

Acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, AB’90, says teachers like Prof. Lauren Berlant shaped her sense of artistic adventure.


David E. Ford Jr.

'Madness' and 'Candide' are top Jeff Award winners

Court Theatre's Charles Newell and Doug Peck honored for musical Porgy and Bess


Convictions vacated in '91 rape, slaying of Dixmoor girl

Exoneration Project at University of Chicago helps James Harden earn freedom


Researchers: Test scores released today mislead the public

Consortium on Chicago School Research believes Illinois sending wrong message with "percent meeting and exceeding" standards  


Eric Fischer’s social maps show world in a new light

In illustrations of social media usage and other trends, alumnus bridges art and analysis.


Michael Drapa

Mansueto Library emerges as a Chicago icon

Oct. 11 dedication at Harper Memorial Commons celebrates new library’s central role in campus life and scholarship.


Susie Allen

Students study insects as 'green' food

Undergraduate-led company sees bugs as sustainable alternative to traditional meat. Can they convince consumers?


Sara Olkon