September 21, 2023
Victoria Washington, Opinion EditorSeptember 20, 2023
Taariq Ahmed, Digital EditorSeptember 20, 2023
Sahana Unni, Editor-in-ChiefSeptember 18, 2023
Jaya Alenghat, ReporterSeptember 15, 2023
Light Dohrn, ReporterSeptember 6, 2023
Taariq Ahmed and Clare McRobertsSeptember 5, 2023
Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, and Katie Sasamoto-KurisuSeptember 4, 2023
Mia Lipson and Audrey Park
Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
September 21, 2023 • No Comments
With more than two weeks into the 2023-24 school year, students have embraced the 8:30 a.m. start time and lab periods but find co-curricular weeks to be stressful and harder to get work done. The new schedule was presented...
September 20, 2023 • No Comments
Lab’s new security measures require more frequent use of student IDs for access and attendance, and U-High student reactions range from appreciation to aggravation. Students are now required to tap IDs at assemblies...
- Administration reflects following summer transcript leak September 18, 2023
- High school welcomes 10 new faculty September 6, 2023
- Midway plans to incorporate more student body voice September 5, 2023
- New security, schedule implemented September 4, 2023
- Midway to take break over summer June 9, 2023
- 161 seniors graduate as the Lab community honors the Class of 2023 at Rockefeller Chapel June 8, 2023
- Prom brings about nostalgia, provides end-of-year celebration June 5, 2023
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023 • No Comments
A student scrolls through videos on her TikTok page after a long day at school. After some time, one pops up from a family vlog channel, centering a small child. Curious,...
Superscript: Subtitles gain popularity among Gen Z
September 19, 2023
Through the bustling and chaotic passing period, a student sits beside their locker swiping through TikTok...
Video: Taylor Swift fans unite over clothing, bracelets and songs
June 7, 2023
This past weekend, Taylor Swift came to Chicago and performed at Soldier Field, a stop on her national...
Drowning out the noise: Be mindful when looking for finance platforms online
June 2, 2023
In a modern era, misinformation is rampant. Finding legitimate sources for everything ranging from politics,...
Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023 • No Comments
In groups, students can be seen on their computers deeply engaged. Playing against each other and with strangers across the world, the students strategize and bond over online chess, a game they all enjoy. “There...
Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 18, 2023 • No Comments
Fearlessly seizing the opportunity to take control of the ball, Mahin Schneider races into a hard tackle with his opponent, but instead of coming out victorious, he is left on the midfield, unable to move....
New athletics director brings ideas, change
September 4, 2023
Boys track team ends season after first round at state
May 31, 2023
Boys tennis ends season in 5th place at state
May 30, 2023
Pulling up downtown: NASCAR hits Windy City
May 30, 2023

World-renowned museums, historic landmarks, scenic public parks and ornate architecture — these aren’t always what people think of when talking about Chicago’s South...

What's the recipe for home? 1. Start with a cup of comfort 2. Throw in some traditional techniques 3. Finally, let it simmer for a generation These ingredients aren't...

The “manosphere” is an online community centered around promoting toxic masculinity, often through misogynistic agitprop designed specifically to increase viewership...

It’s the season of holidays, celebrations and gatherings. Almost everyone has something to celebrate, brightening the colder months. While a diversity of holidays are...



Sahana Unni, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023 • No Comments
In the early and mid-2000s, Disney Channel quickly taught many Indian American children, including me, that all representation is not good representation. Without an exaggerated Indian accent, extreme...
Haley Maharry, Reporter
September 18, 2023 • No Comments
The Monkey King glares down at Lin, dusk light highlighting his frame, “We? Who’s this we? I’m still going to join the immortal ones, just not with you,” he spits. The issue with making a...
In an attempt to be feminist, ‘Love, Theoretically’ falls short
September 15, 2023
Author Ali Hazelwood is considered a feminist; the cover of her new novel “Love, Theoretically” promises...
‘Mister Miracle: The Great Escape’ showcases love in a dystopian world
June 5, 2023
In the graphic novel “Mister Miracle: The Great Escape,” protagonist Scott Free is trying to escape...
Skye Freeman, Reporter
September 21, 2023
When Walt Disney Animation Studios released its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” in May, the well-known media company received backlash for casting an African...
Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 14, 2023
It’s a hot summer day in the middle of August, and the crowd watches as you battle for matchpoint. The rally feels never-ending until you hit an amazing shot down the line....
May 26, 2023
What did you learn or gain from your extracurricular experiences this year? “I learned how to navigate a team sport when it’s just me in the water. It’s like a sense...
September 21, 2023
Victoria Washington, Opinion EditorSeptember 20, 2023
Taariq Ahmed, Digital EditorSeptember 20, 2023
Sahana Unni, Editor-in-ChiefSeptember 18, 2023
Jaya Alenghat, ReporterSeptember 15, 2023
Light Dohrn, ReporterSeptember 6, 2023
Taariq Ahmed and Clare McRobertsSeptember 5, 2023
Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, and Katie Sasamoto-KurisuSeptember 4, 2023
Mia Lipson and Audrey ParkJune 9, 2023
Audrey Park, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Sahana UnniJune 8, 2023
Mia Lipson, News Editor
September 20, 2023 • No Comments
Lab’s new security measures require more frequent use of student IDs for access and attendance, and U-High student reactions range from appreciation to aggravation. Students are now required to tap IDs at assemblies...
Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
September 18, 2023 • 1 Comment
After saying their goodbyes to U-High at the end of the year, certain members of the Class of 2023 received the high school transcripts of their peers due to an unintentional security leak. The administration sent a message...
Prom brings about nostalgia, provides end-of-year celebration
June 5, 2023
Star-shaped balloons, rainbow LED lights and piles of poofy cloudlike fluff filled the room as seniors with their dates and...
Labstock engages community with events, activities
June 5, 2023
Joyous laughter and the scent of the barbecue filled Scammon Garden on the afternoon of June 2 at Student Council’s Labstock,...
Student awards assembly celebrates individuals, groups
June 2, 2023
Enthusiastic celebration and joyful applause filled the Griffin Auditorium on June 1 as the high school community gathered...
Sophomores awarded scholarships for high national chemistry exam scores
June 2, 2023
Two sophomores will receive scholarships for their performance in an exam hosted by the American Chemical Society for first-year...

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2023

When Walt Disney Animation Studios released its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” in May, the well-known media company received backlash for casting an African...

It’s a hot summer day in the middle of August, and the crowd watches as you battle for matchpoint. The rally feels never-ending until you hit an amazing shot down the line....

What did you learn or gain from your extracurricular experiences this year? “I learned how to navigate a team sport when it’s just me in the water. It’s like a sense...

In groups, students can be seen on their computers deeply engaged. Playing against each other and with strangers across the world, the students strategize and bond over online chess, a game they all enjoy. “There...


In the nurse’s office, a small white box with bright fuschia lettering rests in a clear bag on the corner of the medical supplies cabinet....


The Monkey King glares down at Lin, dusk light highlighting his frame, “We? Who’s this we? I’m still going to join the immortal ones, just not with you,” he spits. The issue with making a...


This past weekend, Taylor Swift came to Chicago and performed at Soldier Field, a stop on her national “Eras Tour.” Chicago took notice and so did many U-High students....

World-renowned museums, historic landmarks, scenic public parks and ornate architecture — these aren’t always what people think of when talking about Chicago’s South...



As gentle, crisp music drifts from the high wall speakers, enthusiastic customers bounce across the Persian carpet, sifting through plastic-wrapped...
