June 12, 2025
Light Dohrn, Editor-in-ChiefJune 10, 2025
Naomi Benton, Managing EditorJune 9, 2025
Ellie Rosenberg, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Gabriel Wang, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Nola Baldassare, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Editorial Board

On the afternoon of June 12, Rockefeller Chapel filled with rows of suits, sundresses and maroon graduation gowns as 157 members of U-High’s Class of 2025 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. The occasion...

While the school year comes to a close, the U-High community has had many opportunities to celebrate this year's memories. To commemorate the oldest students at school, Lab community members cheered for the Class of 2025...
- Awards assembly honors student excellence, helps conclude school yearJune 6, 2025
- Director of Schools Tori Jueds to leave July 1; search for interim will beginJune 5, 2025
- May Project: A valued traditionJune 4, 2025
- Clubs fundraise, students volunteer at Rites of MayJune 3, 2025
- Vox Pop: What was your initial reaction to the new cell phone policy?May 29, 2025

Four students brought home individual awards from the Midwest Chinese Speech Contest at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School on May 31. Ninth grader Axel Lintz and...


At 10 years old, in a brightly lit bathroom, Matt Clark sections out his hair, dipping his brush into blue and purple dye before applying it to his hair. This will start the...


U-High’s new cell phone policy, set to take effect in the 2025-26 school year, aims to reduce distractions, improve mental health and encourage in-person connection....

In the middle of February, when it seemed like there wasn't a break in sight, I found myself wanting to take a mental health day. The assignments and tests seemed endless,...

The beginning of “Shatter Me,” a dystopian young adult series, feels like a blur of paranoia and nervous observations. Juliette, the protagonist, has the ability to kill with merely a touch, and has...

There’s nothing like baseball in the summer. Whether you love to keep score from behind home plate, snagging a fly ball in the bleachers or the lemonade and sunset views,...



While the school year comes to a close, the U-High community has had many opportunities to celebrate this year's memories. To commemorate the oldest students at school, Lab...

Whether mid-serve on the tennis courts, singing under the spotlight or celebrating a holiday, U-High students have experienced a wide range of emotions this year. From the...

The boys tennis team finished the season by winning the IHSA 1A State Championship at Palatine High School May 29-31 for the second consecutive year. The team previously won the title in 2024 and 2018. Five...


Although many similar products are available in grocery stores, some U-High students still visit local farmers markets. Students provided their reasoning for visiting farmers markets, with many mentioning...


They’re splashed across the label in bold colors — words like “revive,” “energy,” “focus” and, most importantly, “vitamin”— but in truth, the biggest thing beverages like the popular...

June 12, 2025
Light Dohrn, Editor-in-ChiefJune 10, 2025
Naomi Benton, Managing EditorJune 9, 2025
Ellie Rosenberg, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Gabriel Wang, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Nola Baldassare, ReporterJune 5, 2025
Editorial BoardJune 4, 2025
Orlie Weitzman, Opinion EditorJune 4, 2025
June 4, 2025
Abhay Chandran, City Life Editor

Applause and cheers filled the Griffin Auditorium on June 4 as students and faculty gathered at the Student Awards Assembly to honor the work...

Four students brought home individual awards from the Midwest Chinese Speech Contest at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School on May 31. Ninth grader Axel Lintz and junior Kai Gregorski received gold medals, sophomore...





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June 6, 2025


Ari Novak, Features Editor
June 2, 2025


Sohana Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2025

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The boys tennis team finished the season by winning the IHSA 1A State Championship at Palatine High School May 29-31 for the second consecutive year. The team previously won the title in 2024 and 2018. Five...


They’re splashed across the label in bold colors — words like “revive,” “energy,” “focus” and, most importantly, “vitamin”— but in truth, the biggest thing beverages like the popular...


The beginning of “Shatter Me,” a dystopian young adult series, feels like a blur of paranoia and nervous observations. Juliette, the protagonist, has the ability to kill with merely a touch, and has...

U-High theater is preparing for their upcoming production: “Urinetown.” The play is about a dystopian world where water is scarce and people...

After President Donald Trump returned to office this year, he put forth a variety of policies. From immigration to finances to NIH funding to press freedom, many around the country and in the U-High community...



Although many similar products are available in grocery stores, some U-High students still visit local farmers markets. Students provided their...
