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Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
December 6, 2023 • No Comments
A group of U-High students are hoping to make an impact on diversity, equity and inclusion programs after they attended the NAIS People of Color Conference, which took place in St. Louis from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. Engaging...
Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2023 • No Comments
Two different lockdown alerts sent students and faculty on the Historic Campus into a frenzy Nov. 27 at around 2:42 p.m. as teachers rushed to shelter students and follow the emergency lockdown protocol for what was later...
- Cafeteria implements new sustainability practices November 29, 2023
- Optional standardized testing presents flexibility in college admissions process November 27, 2023
- Student-faculty games cultivate school spirit, community bonding November 17, 2023
- In response to data, teachers modify classrooms November 14, 2023
- Rocio Villaseñor, Lab school communication specialist, has died November 14, 2023
- University opens forum to honor freedom of expression November 10, 2023
- Robotics team begins offseason following recent success November 9, 2023
Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
December 1, 2023 • No Comments
It’s December 2022. Hayla Shah peers around the corner of the hallway to make sure she’s not being watched. She creeps down the corridor, her precious cargo tucked underneath...
Duo Dedication: App serves as a game rather than an education
November 10, 2023
A notification pings a student’s phone with a reminder to complete their daily lesson on the popular...
Fragrance fanatics: trend sparks student interest in cologne
November 3, 2023
Update: A previous version of this story credited the photos to Carter Chang. They were taken by Ryan...
Parent-Teacher: U-High faculty navigate two worlds, roles
October 23, 2023
Walking up the stairs, English teacher Ian Taylor sees a female student approaching. Not thinking anything...
Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2023 • No Comments
When the sports documentary “Olympia” by Leni Riefenstahl debuted in 1938, it captured the 1936 Olympic Games in depth and provided an angle never seen before. It is regarded as a pioneer to the industry,...
Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
November 14, 2023 • No Comments
It had been six months. Six months of intricately plotted strategy. Attacks and counterattacks. Vanquishing alliances and ruthless betrayals. At last, a victor emerges from the rubble. The war is...
Tennis coach receives honor for second time
November 10, 2023
Girls and boys cross country ends season with individual, group recognition
November 8, 2023
Volleyball season ends at sectional semifinals
November 7, 2023
Girls swimming and diving ends season at sectionals
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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...



Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
December 4, 2023 • 2 Comments
A father and son awake to confusion. The women of their household, always present somewhere, are missing from the home entirely. Leaving behind only a sticky note of an explanation, the women have left...
Mia Lipson, News Editor
November 27, 2023 • 1 Comment
In early 2022, Dolly Parton, known for her now-classic storytelling and country sound, received a nomination. After over six decades in the music industry, Ms. Parton is no stranger to receiving accolades...
Q&A: Former artist-in-residence shares work, muses
November 13, 2023
Artist Shani Crowe is collaborating on a new art gallery at the University of Chicago, “Black is the...
Jiho Song places first place in statewide live art contest
November 10, 2023
Sophomore Jiho Song placed first in the Illinois Illustration Art Throwdown, a live-streamed contest...
Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
November 30, 2023
Scrolling through TikTok’s “For you page,” you are bound to come across at least one video about Girl Dinner, Girl Math or Girl’s Roman Empire. From girls talking...
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-chief
November 16, 2023
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question I was asked countless times when I was younger, by teachers, relatives and others, and I’m not alone....
Light Dohrn, Edward Park, and Zara Siddique
November 9, 2023
You will be voting in the presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. What is an issue you think should be discussed and why? “I think climate change and its impacts need...
December 6, 2023
Audrey Park, Editor-in-ChiefDecember 5, 2023
Kabir Joshi, Assistant EditorNovember 29, 2023
Kabir Joshi, Assistant EditorNovember 27, 2023
Audrey Park, Editor-in-ChiefNovember 17, 2023
Taariq Ahmed and Jaya AlenghatNovember 16, 2023
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-chiefNovember 15, 2023
Clare McRoberts, Features EditorNovember 13, 2023
Jaya Alenghat, Assistant EditorNovember 10, 2023
Chloe Alexander, Arts EditorNovember 10, 2023
Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
December 6, 2023 • No Comments
A group of U-High students are hoping to make an impact on diversity, equity and inclusion programs after they attended the NAIS People of Color Conference, which took place in St. Louis from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. Engaging...
Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
November 29, 2023 • No Comments
Among several sustainability measures, Café Lab has installed a new system to recycle cooking oil and promote sustainability. The system has been used to remove dirty oil from the kitchen and bring in clean oil, a process...
In response to data, teachers modify classrooms
November 14, 2023
In March, Lab’s annual health and wellness survey results showed many students experience feelings of isolation. In the...
Rocio Villaseñor, Lab school communication specialist, has died
November 14, 2023
Rocio Villaseñor, a member of the Laboratory Schools communications team, died in a house fire on the evening of Nov. 10....
Robotics team begins offseason following recent success
November 9, 2023
The robotics team Cache Money 8096 is off to a successful start for their fall offseason, before they begin officially competing...
Through cultural immersion, Argentinian exchange students explore Lab, Chicago
November 8, 2023
In the pastel orange afternoon glow of the Judd Hall coffee shop, Bianca Allevato says goodbye to barista Ariel Williams,...

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
December 1, 2023

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Scrolling through TikTok’s “For you page,” you are bound to come across at least one video about Girl Dinner, Girl Math or Girl’s Roman Empire. From girls talking...

You will be voting in the presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. What is an issue you think should be discussed and why? “I think climate change and its impacts need...

Every year, most U-High students sign up for at least one history course. The history department offers courses ranging from Early World History to AT U.S. History, all covering...

It had been six months. Six months of intricately plotted strategy. Attacks and counterattacks. Vanquishing alliances and ruthless betrayals. At last, a victor emerges from the rubble. The war is...


These four applications stand out as valuable tools for aiding students in managing their mental health. Similar to U-high provided app Insight...


A father and son awake to confusion. The women of their household, always present somewhere, are missing from the home entirely. Leaving behind only a sticky note of an explanation, the women have left...



On Tuesday, Oct. 31st, Halloween morning, parents and costumed students filed into Earl Shapiro Hall for the annual halloween parade. Children ran off to their classrooms...



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15%. 18%. 20%. How much to tip? From luxury meals to quick stops at Starbucks, gratitude provides a natural end to dining experiences. We ask...

