November 4, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorNovember 1, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Sohana Schneider, Assistant EditorOctober 30, 2024
Karina Hans, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Edward Park, Health & Wellness EditorOctober 28, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorOctober 28, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorOctober 25, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
A new committee of administrators, faculty and students has formed to find sustainable solutions for environmental issues throughout the Laboratory Schools. The Sustainability and Environmental Action Council — formed...
Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
A community service officer walks out of the U-High lobby, performing their daily surveillance round. Just outside the doors, they observe a giddy first grade class playing tag on the playground, sweaty sixth graders walking...
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
- Students engage with upcoming election in assembly on politics, candidates October 28, 2024
- Families forced to navigate cancellation of popular van service October 25, 2024
- Record number of clubs brings strain October 21, 2024
- New Instagram restrictions to shield teens October 18, 2024
- Music faculty navigate removal of support role due to budget cuts October 15, 2024
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
November 5, 2024 • No Comments
Thanksgiving break is often used as a time to relax and wind down after a busy fall quarter of school work and sports. It is also a time to see family and reflect on what...
New Origami Club fosters relaxing, calming community
October 25, 2024
Amid the serenity of the library, tiny, intricately folded paper cranes peek their colorful heads out...
Too old to trick-or-treat? Some U-High students say no
October 18, 2024
Trick-or-treating is one of the highlights of the fall season. Children take to the streets in various...
Nailed it: Sophomore duo turns nail art hobby into innovative, Insta-friendly business
October 11, 2024
The rough swipes of a nail file, the delicate application of the first coat of color, the swipe of an...
Karina Hans, Reporter
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
Update Nov. 3, 2024, 1 p.m.: This article has corrected the spelling of Vijaya Vedantam's name. The stands were filled to the brim with a swarm of pink on Oct. 25, with U-High students cheering at the...
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
The varsity soccer team became regional finalists this season, losing to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 3-0 at a home game on Oct. 22. Last year, the team became super sectionals finalists where they...
Golf teams compete at state; girls finish third
October 29, 2024
Adapting to the sideline: seniors coach Lab soccer team
October 23, 2024
Oct. 25 Dig Pink game to raise awareness, money for cancer research
October 16, 2024
October 15, 2024
On Aug. 21, the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, addressed a booming crowd. In his speech, Mr....
While navigating the complex landscape of issues in this election season, students balance choices of political perspectives, social justice concerns and the impact of future...
During their convention in Chicago in August, the Democrats focused on the broad theme of freedom, but the meaning behind the word was aimed specifically at issues of this...
The 2024 election on Nov. 5 is approaching quickly, and young voter turnout will have a large, if not decisive impact on election results, therefore determining how issues...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
“You gave me love and affection / Attention, protection / How could I ever miss somethin’ / That I'd never had?” sings Tyler, the Creator in his new song “Like Him,” featuring Lola Young. From...
Nadia Washington, Reporter
November 1, 2024 • No Comments
Seven U-High musicians, ranging from violinists to singers, have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District Festivals in November. Among the selected students...
Low notes, high night: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert delivers mixed energy
October 28, 2024
Strong blue lights filled the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Chicago’s North Side on Oct. 13 as the...
Alumna gives life to ghostly role
October 21, 2024
“I was chasing a butterfly and fell in by accident!” yelled Flower, the sweet-yet-naive ghost of...
Edward Park, Health & Wellness Editor
October 31, 2024
It’s late. Phone in hand, as always, I aimlessly scroll through Instagram. “I need to finish that essay, “ I think. Then suddenly a familiar video pops up....
Editorial Board
October 24, 2024
During lunchtime at U-High, you won’t find students tightly packed in the cafeteria enjoying their lunches. Instead, you will find them scattered throughout classrooms,...
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
As a senior, I am often asked the question, “What are you majoring in?” When I respond with my major of choice, history, I am used to seeing confusion wash over people’s...
November 4, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorNovember 1, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Sohana Schneider, Assistant EditorOctober 30, 2024
Karina Hans, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Edward Park, Health & Wellness EditorOctober 28, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorOctober 28, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorOctober 25, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
A new committee of administrators, faculty and students has formed to find sustainable solutions for environmental issues throughout the Laboratory Schools. The Sustainability and Environmental Action Council — formed...
Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
A community service officer walks out of the U-High lobby, performing their daily surveillance round. Just outside the doors, they observe a giddy first grade class playing tag on the playground, sweaty sixth graders walking...
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
- Students engage with upcoming election in assembly on politics, candidates October 28, 2024
- Families forced to navigate cancellation of popular van service October 25, 2024
- Record number of clubs brings strain October 21, 2024
- New Instagram restrictions to shield teens October 18, 2024
- Music faculty navigate removal of support role due to budget cuts October 15, 2024
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
November 5, 2024 • No Comments
Thanksgiving break is often used as a time to relax and wind down after a busy fall quarter of school work and sports. It is also a time to see family and reflect on what...
New Origami Club fosters relaxing, calming community
October 25, 2024
Amid the serenity of the library, tiny, intricately folded paper cranes peek their colorful heads out...
Too old to trick-or-treat? Some U-High students say no
October 18, 2024
Trick-or-treating is one of the highlights of the fall season. Children take to the streets in various...
Nailed it: Sophomore duo turns nail art hobby into innovative, Insta-friendly business
October 11, 2024
The rough swipes of a nail file, the delicate application of the first coat of color, the swipe of an...
Karina Hans, Reporter
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
Update Nov. 3, 2024, 1 p.m.: This article has corrected the spelling of Vijaya Vedantam's name. The stands were filled to the brim with a swarm of pink on Oct. 25, with U-High students cheering at the...
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
The varsity soccer team became regional finalists this season, losing to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 3-0 at a home game on Oct. 22. Last year, the team became super sectionals finalists where they...
Golf teams compete at state; girls finish third
October 29, 2024
Adapting to the sideline: seniors coach Lab soccer team
October 23, 2024
Oct. 25 Dig Pink game to raise awareness, money for cancer research
October 16, 2024
October 15, 2024
On Aug. 21, the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, addressed a booming crowd. In his speech, Mr....
While navigating the complex landscape of issues in this election season, students balance choices of political perspectives, social justice concerns and the impact of future...
During their convention in Chicago in August, the Democrats focused on the broad theme of freedom, but the meaning behind the word was aimed specifically at issues of this...
The 2024 election on Nov. 5 is approaching quickly, and young voter turnout will have a large, if not decisive impact on election results, therefore determining how issues...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
“You gave me love and affection / Attention, protection / How could I ever miss somethin’ / That I'd never had?” sings Tyler, the Creator in his new song “Like Him,” featuring Lola Young. From...
Nadia Washington, Reporter
November 1, 2024 • No Comments
Seven U-High musicians, ranging from violinists to singers, have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District Festivals in November. Among the selected students...
Low notes, high night: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert delivers mixed energy
October 28, 2024
Strong blue lights filled the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Chicago’s North Side on Oct. 13 as the...
Alumna gives life to ghostly role
October 21, 2024
“I was chasing a butterfly and fell in by accident!” yelled Flower, the sweet-yet-naive ghost of...
Edward Park, Health & Wellness Editor
October 31, 2024
It’s late. Phone in hand, as always, I aimlessly scroll through Instagram. “I need to finish that essay, “ I think. Then suddenly a familiar video pops up....
Editorial Board
October 24, 2024
During lunchtime at U-High, you won’t find students tightly packed in the cafeteria enjoying their lunches. Instead, you will find them scattered throughout classrooms,...
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
As a senior, I am often asked the question, “What are you majoring in?” When I respond with my major of choice, history, I am used to seeing confusion wash over people’s...
November 4, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorNovember 1, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Sohana Schneider, Assistant EditorOctober 30, 2024
Karina Hans, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Edward Park, Health & Wellness EditorOctober 28, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorOctober 28, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorOctober 25, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
A new committee of administrators, faculty and students has formed to find sustainable solutions for environmental issues throughout the Laboratory Schools. The Sustainability and Environmental Action Council — formed...
Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
A community service officer walks out of the U-High lobby, performing their daily surveillance round. Just outside the doors, they observe a giddy first grade class playing tag on the playground, sweaty sixth graders walking...
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
- Students engage with upcoming election in assembly on politics, candidates October 28, 2024
- Families forced to navigate cancellation of popular van service October 25, 2024
- Record number of clubs brings strain October 21, 2024
- New Instagram restrictions to shield teens October 18, 2024
- Music faculty navigate removal of support role due to budget cuts October 15, 2024
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
November 5, 2024 • No Comments
Thanksgiving break is often used as a time to relax and wind down after a busy fall quarter of school work and sports. It is also a time to see family and reflect on what...
New Origami Club fosters relaxing, calming community
October 25, 2024
Amid the serenity of the library, tiny, intricately folded paper cranes peek their colorful heads out...
Too old to trick-or-treat? Some U-High students say no
October 18, 2024
Trick-or-treating is one of the highlights of the fall season. Children take to the streets in various...
Nailed it: Sophomore duo turns nail art hobby into innovative, Insta-friendly business
October 11, 2024
The rough swipes of a nail file, the delicate application of the first coat of color, the swipe of an...
Karina Hans, Reporter
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
Update Nov. 3, 2024, 1 p.m.: This article has corrected the spelling of Vijaya Vedantam's name. The stands were filled to the brim with a swarm of pink on Oct. 25, with U-High students cheering at the...
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2024 • No Comments
The varsity soccer team became regional finalists this season, losing to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 3-0 at a home game on Oct. 22. Last year, the team became super sectionals finalists where they...
Golf teams compete at state; girls finish third
October 29, 2024
Adapting to the sideline: seniors coach Lab soccer team
October 23, 2024
Oct. 25 Dig Pink game to raise awareness, money for cancer research
October 16, 2024
October 15, 2024
On Aug. 21, the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, addressed a booming crowd. In his speech, Mr....
While navigating the complex landscape of issues in this election season, students balance choices of political perspectives, social justice concerns and the impact of future...
During their convention in Chicago in August, the Democrats focused on the broad theme of freedom, but the meaning behind the word was aimed specifically at issues of this...
The 2024 election on Nov. 5 is approaching quickly, and young voter turnout will have a large, if not decisive impact on election results, therefore determining how issues...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
“You gave me love and affection / Attention, protection / How could I ever miss somethin’ / That I'd never had?” sings Tyler, the Creator in his new song “Like Him,” featuring Lola Young. From...
Nadia Washington, Reporter
November 1, 2024 • No Comments
Seven U-High musicians, ranging from violinists to singers, have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District Festivals in November. Among the selected students...
Low notes, high night: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert delivers mixed energy
October 28, 2024
Strong blue lights filled the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Chicago’s North Side on Oct. 13 as the...
Alumna gives life to ghostly role
October 21, 2024
“I was chasing a butterfly and fell in by accident!” yelled Flower, the sweet-yet-naive ghost of...
Edward Park, Health & Wellness Editor
October 31, 2024
It’s late. Phone in hand, as always, I aimlessly scroll through Instagram. “I need to finish that essay, “ I think. Then suddenly a familiar video pops up....
Editorial Board
October 24, 2024
During lunchtime at U-High, you won’t find students tightly packed in the cafeteria enjoying their lunches. Instead, you will find them scattered throughout classrooms,...
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
As a senior, I am often asked the question, “What are you majoring in?” When I respond with my major of choice, history, I am used to seeing confusion wash over people’s...
November 4, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorNovember 1, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Sohana Schneider, Assistant EditorOctober 30, 2024
Karina Hans, ReporterOctober 30, 2024
Edward Park, Health & Wellness EditorOctober 28, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorOctober 28, 2024
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports EditorOctober 25, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant EditorOctober 25, 2024
Mia Lipson, Managing EditorOctober 25, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
A new committee of administrators, faculty and students has formed to find sustainable solutions for environmental issues throughout the Laboratory Schools. The Sustainability and Environmental Action Council — formed...
Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
A community service officer walks out of the U-High lobby, performing their daily surveillance round. Just outside the doors, they observe a giddy first grade class playing tag on the playground, sweaty sixth graders walking...
Record number of clubs brings strain
October 21, 2024
A record number of 97 student clubs are available this school year, providing students with a diverse range of opportunities...
New Instagram restrictions to shield teens
October 18, 2024
In January 2025, Instagram will mandate Teen Accounts for all existing users under age 16 and all new users under age 18....
Music faculty navigate removal of support role due to budget cuts
October 15, 2024
Music department faculty members have been coping with an influx of new work following the removal of an important support...
New English elective centers student-led discussion, independent study
October 11, 2024
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, in a tight circle of desks, eight students and a teacher are having a lively discussion...
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
November 5, 2024
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
It’s late. Phone in hand, as always, I aimlessly scroll through Instagram. “I need to finish that essay, “ I think. Then suddenly a familiar video pops up....
During lunchtime at U-High, you won’t find students tightly packed in the cafeteria enjoying their lunches. Instead, you will find them scattered throughout classrooms,...
As a senior, I am often asked the question, “What are you majoring in?” When I respond with my major of choice, history, I am used to seeing confusion wash over people’s...
The varsity soccer team became regional finalists this season, losing to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 3-0 at a home game on Oct. 22. Last year, the team became super sectionals finalists where they...
160, 150, 140, 130, 110. Sophomore Taara Sajdeh watches her Garmin watch display her heart rate after her run. Gone are the days of...
Seven U-High musicians, ranging from violinists to singers, have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District Festivals in November. Among the selected students...
A pickle, massive and intensely red, is removed from a plastic bag. After its vibrant innards are scooped out and discarded, the pickle is stuffed with spicy-flavored gummy...
While navigating the complex landscape of issues in this election season, students balance choices of political perspectives, social justice concerns and the impact of future...
On the nondescript corner of East Hyde Park Boulevard and South Dorchester Avenue lives a hidden gem. A decorated window showcases books with...