November 29, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant EditorNovember 21, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorNovember 19, 2024
Ari Novak, Assistant EditorNovember 18, 2024
Skye Freeman, Features EditorNovember 18, 2024
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment EditorNovember 15, 2024
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Manager
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2024 • No Comments
Surrounded by the rhythmic music and hand drawn flowers which adorned the aisles, Latinos Unidos used their third annual “Celebrating Latinindad!” assembly to bring attention to Latinx stories, especially after the results...
Skye Freeman, Features Editor
November 18, 2024 • 1 Comment
The Laboratory Schools urges students to take days off for mental and physical health reasons or religious holidays, yet students say the pressure to be in class overrides the opportunity to miss school. Some feel that...
- Journalism students win honors, learn from experts at Philadelphia convention November 15, 2024
- Trump reelection sparks concern from Lab community about rights, policies November 13, 2024
- New program expands financial aid coverage to club, domestic trips November 8, 2024
- To improve sustainability at Lab, new committee unites students, faculty November 6, 2024
- Community safety officers to patrol campus more frequently November 4, 2024
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2024 • No Comments
It was Mardi Gunning’s grandmother who first taught her how to sew. Needles and thread spread over the floor of her farmhouse, the two would sit together as she carefully...
Through self-discovery about identity, students gain independence
November 19, 2024
ARI NOVAK: When talking about independence for teenagers, the first things to come to mind are usually...
November 15, 2024
During lunch on Nov. 13, the Black Students’ Association hosted its annual Blacksgiving event, open...
Gallery: Latinos Unidos hosts ofrenda, invites community to contribute
November 8, 2024
In the U-High lobby stands an altar adorned with fragrant gold marigolds, vibrant multicolored paper...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024 • No Comments
The cross country season concluded with significant achievements, highlighted by the girls team securing fourth place at the IHSA sectional and senior Simon Lane finishing 11th at the IHSA State Championships...
Ari Novak, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2024 • No Comments
The girls swimming and diving team competed in its final competition of the year at the IHSA sectional championship on Nov. 9, setting two school records and placing fourth out of 13 competing schools....
Volleyball season wrap up: Team ends season after loss in sectional semifinal
November 13, 2024
Senior captains Noah Hoereth and Juliana Walker balance overlapping sports, college applications
November 13, 2024
Xavier Smith: Mentoring with motivation
November 11, 2024
Girls tennis season wrap up: Team finishes fourth at state
November 4, 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...
Light Dohrn, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, and Delaney Connell
November 22, 2024 • No Comments
This year’s fall play "Rossum's Universal Robots," which ran in Sherry Lansing Theater from Nov. 14-16, told the story of a sci-fi world where robots revolted against their creators. Here is a review...
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Why wasn't this released in summer? This was the most recurring thought I had while listening to “Dive,” a new album from Almost Monday, a San-Diego based pop band. The album starts with distorted...
Disconnect grows between U-High students and the arts
November 18, 2024
In a quiet corner of the U-High ceramics studio, the scent of clay and glaze mingle in the air as students...
Letterboxd platform adds humor, social connection to movie reviews
November 11, 2024
“This happens when you don't thank Beyoncé,” one reviewer wrote on Letterboxd after watching “Smile...
Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
At the assembly about political extremism on Oct. 24, the speaker was asked who he thought would win the election. He said Donald Trump. I remember looking around at my friends'...
Editorial Board
November 14, 2024
After the Nov. 5 presidential election many in our community are feeling hurt and overwhelmed. We understand the deep disappointment, fear and confusion that so many are experiencing. In...
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2024
The term “body positivity” can be traced all the way back to the 1960s, initially a rallying cry for disabled individuals, people of color, people with obesity and others...
November 29, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant EditorNovember 21, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorNovember 19, 2024
Ari Novak, Assistant EditorNovember 18, 2024
Skye Freeman, Features EditorNovember 18, 2024
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment EditorNovember 15, 2024
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Manager
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2024 • No Comments
Surrounded by the rhythmic music and hand drawn flowers which adorned the aisles, Latinos Unidos used their third annual “Celebrating Latinindad!” assembly to bring attention to Latinx stories, especially after the results...
Skye Freeman, Features Editor
November 18, 2024 • 1 Comment
The Laboratory Schools urges students to take days off for mental and physical health reasons or religious holidays, yet students say the pressure to be in class overrides the opportunity to miss school. Some feel that...
- Journalism students win honors, learn from experts at Philadelphia convention November 15, 2024
- Trump reelection sparks concern from Lab community about rights, policies November 13, 2024
- New program expands financial aid coverage to club, domestic trips November 8, 2024
- To improve sustainability at Lab, new committee unites students, faculty November 6, 2024
- Community safety officers to patrol campus more frequently November 4, 2024
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2024 • No Comments
It was Mardi Gunning’s grandmother who first taught her how to sew. Needles and thread spread over the floor of her farmhouse, the two would sit together as she carefully...
Through self-discovery about identity, students gain independence
November 19, 2024
ARI NOVAK: When talking about independence for teenagers, the first things to come to mind are usually...
November 15, 2024
During lunch on Nov. 13, the Black Students’ Association hosted its annual Blacksgiving event, open...
Gallery: Latinos Unidos hosts ofrenda, invites community to contribute
November 8, 2024
In the U-High lobby stands an altar adorned with fragrant gold marigolds, vibrant multicolored paper...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024 • No Comments
The cross country season concluded with significant achievements, highlighted by the girls team securing fourth place at the IHSA sectional and senior Simon Lane finishing 11th at the IHSA State Championships...
Ari Novak, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2024 • No Comments
The girls swimming and diving team competed in its final competition of the year at the IHSA sectional championship on Nov. 9, setting two school records and placing fourth out of 13 competing schools....
Volleyball season wrap up: Team ends season after loss in sectional semifinal
November 13, 2024
Senior captains Noah Hoereth and Juliana Walker balance overlapping sports, college applications
November 13, 2024
Xavier Smith: Mentoring with motivation
November 11, 2024
Girls tennis season wrap up: Team finishes fourth at state
November 4, 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...
Light Dohrn, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, and Delaney Connell
November 22, 2024 • No Comments
This year’s fall play "Rossum's Universal Robots," which ran in Sherry Lansing Theater from Nov. 14-16, told the story of a sci-fi world where robots revolted against their creators. Here is a review...
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Why wasn't this released in summer? This was the most recurring thought I had while listening to “Dive,” a new album from Almost Monday, a San-Diego based pop band. The album starts with distorted...
Disconnect grows between U-High students and the arts
November 18, 2024
In a quiet corner of the U-High ceramics studio, the scent of clay and glaze mingle in the air as students...
Letterboxd platform adds humor, social connection to movie reviews
November 11, 2024
“This happens when you don't thank Beyoncé,” one reviewer wrote on Letterboxd after watching “Smile...
Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
At the assembly about political extremism on Oct. 24, the speaker was asked who he thought would win the election. He said Donald Trump. I remember looking around at my friends'...
Editorial Board
November 14, 2024
After the Nov. 5 presidential election many in our community are feeling hurt and overwhelmed. We understand the deep disappointment, fear and confusion that so many are experiencing. In...
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2024
The term “body positivity” can be traced all the way back to the 1960s, initially a rallying cry for disabled individuals, people of color, people with obesity and others...
November 29, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant EditorNovember 21, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorNovember 19, 2024
Ari Novak, Assistant EditorNovember 18, 2024
Skye Freeman, Features EditorNovember 18, 2024
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment EditorNovember 15, 2024
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Manager
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2024 • No Comments
Surrounded by the rhythmic music and hand drawn flowers which adorned the aisles, Latinos Unidos used their third annual “Celebrating Latinindad!” assembly to bring attention to Latinx stories, especially after the results...
Skye Freeman, Features Editor
November 18, 2024 • 1 Comment
The Laboratory Schools urges students to take days off for mental and physical health reasons or religious holidays, yet students say the pressure to be in class overrides the opportunity to miss school. Some feel that...
- Journalism students win honors, learn from experts at Philadelphia convention November 15, 2024
- Trump reelection sparks concern from Lab community about rights, policies November 13, 2024
- New program expands financial aid coverage to club, domestic trips November 8, 2024
- To improve sustainability at Lab, new committee unites students, faculty November 6, 2024
- Community safety officers to patrol campus more frequently November 4, 2024
- New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work November 1, 2024
- Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests October 30, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2024 • No Comments
It was Mardi Gunning’s grandmother who first taught her how to sew. Needles and thread spread over the floor of her farmhouse, the two would sit together as she carefully...
Through self-discovery about identity, students gain independence
November 19, 2024
ARI NOVAK: When talking about independence for teenagers, the first things to come to mind are usually...
November 15, 2024
During lunch on Nov. 13, the Black Students’ Association hosted its annual Blacksgiving event, open...
Gallery: Latinos Unidos hosts ofrenda, invites community to contribute
November 8, 2024
In the U-High lobby stands an altar adorned with fragrant gold marigolds, vibrant multicolored paper...
Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024 • No Comments
The cross country season concluded with significant achievements, highlighted by the girls team securing fourth place at the IHSA sectional and senior Simon Lane finishing 11th at the IHSA State Championships...
Ari Novak, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2024 • No Comments
The girls swimming and diving team competed in its final competition of the year at the IHSA sectional championship on Nov. 9, setting two school records and placing fourth out of 13 competing schools....
Volleyball season wrap up: Team ends season after loss in sectional semifinal
November 13, 2024
Senior captains Noah Hoereth and Juliana Walker balance overlapping sports, college applications
November 13, 2024
Xavier Smith: Mentoring with motivation
November 11, 2024
Girls tennis season wrap up: Team finishes fourth at state
November 4, 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...
Light Dohrn, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, and Delaney Connell
November 22, 2024 • No Comments
This year’s fall play "Rossum's Universal Robots," which ran in Sherry Lansing Theater from Nov. 14-16, told the story of a sci-fi world where robots revolted against their creators. Here is a review...
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Why wasn't this released in summer? This was the most recurring thought I had while listening to “Dive,” a new album from Almost Monday, a San-Diego based pop band. The album starts with distorted...
Disconnect grows between U-High students and the arts
November 18, 2024
In a quiet corner of the U-High ceramics studio, the scent of clay and glaze mingle in the air as students...
Letterboxd platform adds humor, social connection to movie reviews
November 11, 2024
“This happens when you don't thank Beyoncé,” one reviewer wrote on Letterboxd after watching “Smile...
Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
At the assembly about political extremism on Oct. 24, the speaker was asked who he thought would win the election. He said Donald Trump. I remember looking around at my friends'...
Editorial Board
November 14, 2024
After the Nov. 5 presidential election many in our community are feeling hurt and overwhelmed. We understand the deep disappointment, fear and confusion that so many are experiencing. In...
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2024
The term “body positivity” can be traced all the way back to the 1960s, initially a rallying cry for disabled individuals, people of color, people with obesity and others...
November 29, 2024
Orlie Weitzman, Assistant EditorNovember 21, 2024
Declan Smith, Assistant EditorNovember 19, 2024
Ari Novak, Assistant EditorNovember 18, 2024
Skye Freeman, Features EditorNovember 18, 2024
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment EditorNovember 15, 2024
Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement ManagerNovember 14, 2024
Lila Coyne, Assistant EditorNovember 14, 2024
Editorial Board
November 13, 2024 • 1 Comment
Members of the Lab community had strong reactions to the Nov. 5 election of former president Donald Trump, with many feeling intense disappointment in the results and fear of the changes a second Trump administration will...
Sohana Schneider, Assistant Editor
November 8, 2024 • No Comments
The Laboratory Schools administration is testing a new pilot program to cover nontuition items for students with Lab-funded financial aid this year. Every student who receives Lab-funded financial aid qualifies for this...
To improve sustainability at Lab, new committee unites students, faculty
November 6, 2024
A new committee of administrators, faculty and students has formed to find sustainable solutions for environmental issues...
Community safety officers to patrol campus more frequently
November 4, 2024
A community service officer walks out of the U-High lobby, performing their daily surveillance round. Just outside the doors,...
New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work
November 1, 2024
The librarians have met their limit. After lab periods filled with rising chatter, they’re calling for a return to...
Students honored with awards in several prestigious essay contests
October 30, 2024
With essays about diverse topics ranging from personal identity to historical analysis, several students have been recognized...
Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
November 8, 2024
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
November 5, 2024
Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
October 25, 2024
At the assembly about political extremism on Oct. 24, the speaker was asked who he thought would win the election. He said Donald Trump. I remember looking around at my friends'...
The term “body positivity” can be traced all the way back to the 1960s, initially a rallying cry for disabled individuals, people of color, people with obesity and others...
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....
The cross country season concluded with significant achievements, highlighted by the girls team securing fourth place at the IHSA sectional and senior Simon Lane finishing 11th at the IHSA State Championships...
As late fall transitions into early winter, seasonal affective disorder, commonly known as seasonal depression, begins to affect more than 10...
Why wasn't this released in summer? This was the most recurring thought I had while listening to “Dive,” a new album from Almost Monday, a San-Diego based pop band. The album starts with distorted...
With the arrival of autumn, Halloween decorations have returned to stores, pumpkins will soon appear on doorsteps and Halloween party planning has begun. Whether you want...
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....
On a sweltering day in July 1919, 17-year-old Eugene Williams floated on a raft in Lake Michigan, unaware he’d crossed an invisible line dividing...