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Police Called To U Of C Hospital Protest
Police were called on Sunday to a protest at the University of Chicago Hospitals that was being held by a group who said they would not leave the Hyde Park medical center until the university commits to extend the age limit for patients at its children’s trauma center so that more trauma victims could get treatment there.
New Bar, Concert Venue Coming To Hyde Park
University of Chicago students who have outgrown the frat party scene have been complaining about the dearth of nightlife in Hyde Park for decades. But they will soon have one more option besides taking a seat at the long bar at Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap.
U Of C Students: Dorm Is Plagued With Exploding Toilets, Other Hazards
College students never expect the equivalent of five-star hotel accommodations at their dorms, but some University of Chicago students say the conditions at one dorm cross the line to the unacceptable.
U Of C Grad Student Hanged Self In Geophysical Science Building
A University of Chicago employee was found hanged Sunday in the geophysical science lab building where he worked.
Occupy Chicago To ‘Celebrate’ After U Of C Postpones Condi Rice Talk
Occupy Chicago protesters plan to celebrate Monday, after the University of Chicago postponed a planned discussion with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Man Gets 120 Years For Murder Of U Of C Ph.D. Student
A young man has been sentenced to 120 years in prison for the murder of a University of Chicago Ph.D. Student four years ago.
750 Feet Of Copper Wire Stolen From U Of C Construction Site
Burglars made off with a load of copper wire that would stretch across 2 1/2 football fields at the construction site for a new arts center at the University of Chicago.
Halloween Protest Demands Trauma Center At U Of C
Youth activists and University of Chicago students marched to the U of C Medical Center to demand that the hospital reopen its trauma center.
3 U Of C Students Robbed; 1 On Main Quads
Three University of Chicago students were robbed within a period of half an hour overnight, and one holdup happened right in the Main Quadrangle.
Hawaii, U Of C Vie For Obama Library
President Barack Obama’s term in office is not yet half over, but two universities are already vying for his presidential library.
Pregnant Women Sought For Huge Children’s Health Study
A study is examining how social and physical environments interact with genetics to affect kids’ health.
Terror Expert Sees More Plots Ahead As Ground Troops Stay
With troops on the ground in Middle East, he says the United States is creating more terrorists than it is killing.
Officials Investigate Fire At U Of C Building
Fire officials are investigating an extra-alarm blaze that broke out at the University of Chicago’s Math-Stat Building on Tuesday evening, and left a firefighter injured.
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