With the help of CAPS, first-year Marina Fang shadowed an alum and experienced the fast-paced world of political journalism in Washington, D.C. More
From dorm room to newsroom
Evan Sharp (A.B. '05), a former history major in the College, shares the story of his wildly popular web venture, Pinterest. More
An idea that stuck
The U of C football team may run on brains and brawn—but it gets an extra kick from Mom and Dad. More
Tailgaters form "big fraternity of parents"
With a full schedule of activities, parents were as busy as a U of C student during fifth week at this year's Family Weekend. The events included model classes with all-star professors like Allen Sanderson. More
Family Weekend 2011
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One product of keen intelligence is a sense of humor. Alumnus Mike Nichols (who won an Oscar for The Graduate and a Tony for the Broadway hit Spamalot) helped found the legendary Second City improvisational comedy troupe. Among Chicago students, this sensibility has spawned an irreverent T-shirt culture that revels in ironic proclamations.
