Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020 • No Comments
Advisers nominated students they thought were passionate about some of the issues being addressed and Student Council randomly emailed 100 of those students across all four grade levels inviting them to come be a part of these forums.
Caroline Hohner, Reporter
January 14, 2020 • No Comments
Members of the Lab community of all ages are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service Jan. 18 at Ida Noyes Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, organized by the Laboratory Schools, the University...
- Daniel Bobo-Jones to be reinstated at U-High December 20, 2019
- Community responds to student post of racist image with spaces for discussion, healing December 20, 2019
- Photo: Freshmen advisories make gingerbread houses December 16, 2019
- Understanding the need: With clubs, churches, service sites, students volunteer to help in communities December 13, 2019
- U-High reps attend diversity, inclusion conferences December 13, 2019
- Novice debate teams find early success December 13, 2019
- Parents advocate for later start time December 6, 2019
Christian Gluth, Assistant Editor
January 16, 2020 • No Comments
Fans pack the stands and lights glare across the arena as two teams, locked into their game, fuel the atmosphere with excitement. A hanging jumbotron closely displays the action for the audience, while...
Ella Beiser, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019 • No Comments
Four of nine schools in the Independent School League allow student athletes to opt out of physical education classes when they are participating in a school sport. However, U-High is not one of them,...
Students know, they got a friend in Eve
December 11, 2019
Both on and off the court, pitch or podium, Eve constantly demonstrates her passion and her teamwork.
Karate world champion embodies focus, hard work
December 6, 2019
Sophomore Zachary Gin, a second-degree black belt in karate, took first place in the Kumite Shobu Sanbon event for his age and weight category at the World Union of Karate-Do Federation Kumite World Championship in late June.
Girls swimming finishes strong season
November 22, 2019
Seniors sign letters of intent during lunch Nov. 13
November 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
Protests, internet trends, and records broken. This year was packed to the brim with unforgettable moments.
More than a meal: The diversity of Chicago eats
November 11, 2019
October 9, 2019
Teenagers are hooked on vaping and nicotine. With vaping-related deaths and hospitalizations on the rise, being informed is more vital than ever. Officials are realizing vaping can be dangerous. Will teens put down their Juul and put their health first?
Julian Ingersoll, Reporter
January 16, 2020 • No Comments
Based on the true story of director Sam Mendes’ grandfather who fought in the British army, “1917” is a powerful representation of World War I that tests the sanity and bravery of the characters and the audience over one continuous shot of chaos and war.
Ryan Clark, Reporter
January 14, 2020 • No Comments
Mayhem has struck in a galaxy far, far away. In “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the final movie in the sequel trilogy of Star Wars films, sprawling imperial fleets gather, rebels scour planets and the Galactic Empire approaches a test of strength.
January 13, 2020
Make no mistake, “Cats” is highly unconventional, and certainly not for everyone, but the show wears its absurdity on its sleeve so convincingly that, as long as you weren’t expecting a great story or deep themes, you can still enjoy seeing it.
Memoir explores survivor-attacker narrative
December 13, 2019
Although Vanasco justifiably has fears about sharing her story, she overcomes them and speaks the truth of her experiences in an uncensored, honest and inspiring manner.
Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2020
“The idea is to depressurize Instagram, make it less of a competition,” Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, said at the Wired 25 conference in San Francisco on Nov. 8, 2019.
Editorial Board
December 12, 2019
In the face of growing scientific consensus, U-High should delay school start times to 8:30 a.m. to promote student wellness.
Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
December 11, 2019
There’s a lot to be gained from placing value in, and supporting institutions and organizations run by other students rather than relying solely on the validation of adults.
Nikhil Patel, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2019 • No Comments
It’s Saturday morning, but Lab is far from empty. Instead, over 150 students are sitting in classrooms around the school and getting a jump start on their secondary education. At...
Book Club fosters friendship, unites bibliophiles
December 12, 2019
Reading may be a solitary activity, but one thing’s for certain: members of the U-High book club aren’t lonely.
Alumna, political veteran encourages teens to lead the way
December 11, 2019
While working as a graduate student for a political science professor in 1978, Barbara Flynn Currie ran...
December 10, 2019
The sweet-savory aromas of coffee beans roasting and pastries baking waft as a flipping clock board announces...
The Faculty Association released a letter Jan. 9 summarizing details about the process and findings of arbitration over the termination of Daniel Bobo-Jones, adding previously undisclosed details and explaining that one claim remains unresolved.
January 13, 2020 • 1 comment
Bobo-Jones teaching courses collaboratively
January 8, 2020
Daniel Bobo-Jones to be reinstated at U-High
December 20, 2019