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National History Day awards earned by former AT US students can be found in room C121. Now, the future of NHD is now up in the air after its grant was slashed.

Federal cuts halt longstanding National History Day program

U-High student journalists have been recognized for their work through national awards.

U-High student journalists win national awards

Surrounded by fellow students, junior Sara Park dances at Spring Fling on April 5 in the Sherry Lansing Theater.

Spring Fling enchants, charms with themed decor

Juniors Vivianna Nieto and Audrey Tian use their phones before their Neuroscience & Behavior class. Committees for cell phone and club policies presented their proposals at a March 5 faculty meeting, sparking discussions on classroom engagement, academic balance and the student experience at U-High.

Phone, clubs policies analyzed

U-Highlights staff members celebrate sending the 2025 yearbook to print in a March 31 tribute.

2025 U-Highlights yearbook to be released this spring

In a Nov. 15 practice, Aeros Racing team member Aran Malhotra prepares for the the World Finals 2024. The F1 in Schools team placed first at the National Finals April 7-9, earning them a return to the World Finals this fall.

F1 in Schools team finishes first at national finals, advancing to global stage

Model United Nations team members pose with awards won at the Northwestern University MUN conference April 10-13. The team earned best large delegation and numerous individual awards.

MUN team earns best large delegation at Northwestern conference

Science Olympiad team members complete final preparations before the state competition on April 12, where the team placed third, missing the bid for nationals by four points.

Science team ends season with historic third place at state competition

Ninth grader Kian Ladner-Huq works on an off-season robot in December 2024. The U-High Robotics Team finished its season April 4-6.

Robotics Team finishes season with learning experience

At the 2025 Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational, U-High’s Mock Trial team did not place, though junior Naomi Benton and sophomore Priya Yamada each received best witness awards.

Mock trial team ends season with individual wins at state competition

Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service

Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service

Addicted to the Algorithm

Addicted to the Algorithm

10 x 10: Midway 100

10 x 10: Midway 100

Vice presidential candidate and previous educator Tim Walz addresses his supportive crowd at the 2024 DNC.

With former educator Walz on ticket, schools take spotlight

Freedom in the Balance

Freedom in the Balance

Sports Editor Milo Platz-Walker argues that the term 'Senioritis' needs to be reframed with academic burnout being addressed.

Reframe ‘senioritis’ and recognize academic burnout in second semester

Reporter Cecily Bensmaia argues that access to education for women should be expanded to provide opportunities globally.

Expand access to education to empower women

The Editorial Board argues that the Lab administration must be more transparent and clarify the addition of new adminstration positions amid ongoing budget cuts.

Administration: Be transparent

Reporter Nadia Washington argues that low-stake assessments offer more of a value to students and teachers.

Incorporating more low-stakes assessments will be positive to students

Reporter Gabriel Wang urges parents to support students' growth rather than pressure them about college admissions.

Parents should refrain from pressuring students about college

During the service learning portion of sophomore retreat, sophomore Tyra Deweese volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of the year, sophomores have grown by giving back to their communities as part of their 30 hour community service requirement

Audio: Sophomores learn, grow through service learning

Meaning of masculinity

Meaning of masculinity

Four male-identifying members of the U-High community, Theodore Stripling, Ares Cajas, Whit Waterstraat and George Ofori-Mante, sat down for a discussion about masculinity.

Masculinity roundtable: Male-identifying U-High members discuss the meaning of masculinity

For transgender students at U-High, there is a looming fear of the government’s actions, even when surrounded by supportive friends and family.

New policy prompts fear among transgender students

In a particularly competitive year for the annual Hunt, sophomores Nanak Ofori-Mante and Alethia Ikem emerged victorious, their second time competing in the Hunt after a failed attempt last year.

Audio: Competing in annual Hunt challenge, students build confidence

Students practice lifeguarding skills in Sunny Gymnasium as part of a U-High class. U-High students say lifeguarding provides them with work experience and helps build connections with fellow employees.

Lifeguarding provides students with work experience, camaraderie

A second location of 5 Rabanitos, a Mexican restaurant based in the Pilsen neighborhood, is now open at 1301 E. 53rd St..

Pilsen’s 5 Rabanitos restaurant opens second location in Hyde Park

Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago

Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago

An attendee drives a Kia car simulation at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Feb.8-17. The auto show included other interactive elements for visitors, such as electric test tracks and ride-alongs.

Chicago Auto Show immerses, engages attendees

The "Coco - Robot Food Delivery" app allows users to order robot food deliveries from certain restaurants. These robots are available in the 27th and 34th ward of Chicago and are also in use in Los Angeles.

Coco Robotics pilot program reimagines, optimizes food delivery

“The Life List,” a new Netflix film released on March 28, is a charming romantic comedy that combines a meaningful journey of self-discovery and growth with a well-developed and wholesome romance.

‘The Life List’ finds the heart in healing

Prestige television introduces depth and complex themes in a uniquely beautiful way, from the cinematography to the dialogue. These themes challenge us to view ourselves and the power structures that surround us differently.

The comedy of despair: Prestige TV transforms power, trauma, misery into riveting, addictive dramas

Junior Adam Tapper has found a passion for writing literary translations, from Yiddish and German, two languages to which he feels a deep connection due to his family’s heritage.

Lost words, new voices: Junior Adam Tapper works to preserve and share minority languages

“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (“I should have taken more photos”), is a Spanish album by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny released on Jan. 5. The album features 17 tracks, including hits such as “DtMF” and “NUEVAYoL,” all of which cement Bad Bunny’s ability to create yet another stand out and versatile album.

Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ is a genre-blending ode to Puerto Rico

Sophomore Aiden Yu and other members of the U-High Chamber Collective perform a female-forward pop concert in Gordon Parks Arts Hall on March 5, raising funds for the Chicago Foundation for Women.

Video: U-High Chamber Collective holds female-forward pop fundraiser

Sophomore Taara Sajdeh was chosen for the IHSA Student Advisory committee, which includes one student from each of Illinois’ 21 districts.

Taara Sajdeh selected for IHSA Student Advisory Committee

Senior Brayden Kenny prepares to swing as he steps up to the plate during the varsity baseball team's game against Lincoln Park High School on April 5.

U-High athletes navigate college athletic recruitment

Sofia Piccola takes her final strides during an indoor track competition. The team ended its season March 29 at the Illinois Top Times competition and the Illinois Indoor Championships, which happened on the same day.

Indoor track wrap up: runners break multiple school records

In a March 26 tennis practice, ninth grader Alexander Yamini returns a ball in a serving and returning drill. “Practice helps me to improve my skills on the court,” Alexander said. “Every day that I go to practice I feel that I have added to my tennis skill set. People tend to see the final product or the polished skill, but they don’t always recognize the countless hours of struggling with things that didn’t work out during training.”

Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect

Junior Isabella Huang, a varsity volleyball player, and senior Maya Pytel, a varsity soccer player, show off their gear. Both Isabella and Maya selectively choose their gear from the brands they most trust.

Battle of the Brands: U-High athletes balance performance, style when choosing gear

A student selects various vegetables from the salad bar. Recent changes to the salad bar offerings in Cafe Lab have inspired students to consider healthier lunch options.

Improvements in healthier lunch options encourage mindful eating

FY FUTURE. Nature’s Fynd yogurts and patties are sold at local grocery stores like Whole Foods and Mariano’s. The company’s Dairy-Free Fy™ Yogurt recently won the 2025 NEXTY Award for Best New Dairy Alternative.

From Yellowstone to yogurt, Nature’s Fynd creates microbe-based protein

Senior Noah Hoereth exercises in the fitness center. Recently, students have been using the fitness center for workouts, finding that the physical activity reaps mental rewards.

Audio: Fitness center workouts provide mental health benefits

LAUGH IT OFF. Laughter helps in reducing stress, strengthening your immune system, and bringing people closer together. In fact, you're 30 times more likely to laugh when you're with someone else than when you're alone.

Ha-ha for healthy healing

FLAWED FORMULA. Once a primary tool for diagnosing obesity, BMI is now being challenged for its oversimplified approach to health. The formula was created for population studies, not individual health assessments.

Experts doubt traditional obesity weight classification

A student selects various vegetables from the salad bar. Recent changes to the salad bar offerings in Cafe Lab have inspired students to consider healthier lunch options.

Improvements in healthier lunch options encourage mindful eating

During the service learning portion of sophomore retreat, sophomore Tyra Deweese volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of the year, sophomores have grown by giving back to their communities as part of their 30 hour community service requirement

Audio: Sophomores learn, grow through service learning

Senior Noah Hoereth exercises in the fitness center. Recently, students have been using the fitness center for workouts, finding that the physical activity reaps mental rewards.

Audio: Fitness center workouts provide mental health benefits

In a particularly competitive year for the annual Hunt, sophomores Nanak Ofori-Mante and Alethia Ikem emerged victorious, their second time competing in the Hunt after a failed attempt last year.

Audio: Competing in annual Hunt challenge, students build confidence

New website game PolyTrack allows students to bond as they compete to get the fastest time around the track.

Audio: PolyTrack ignites friendly competition among students racing to beat best times

Surrounded by fellow students, junior Sara Park dances at Spring Fling on April 5 in the Sherry Lansing Theater.

Spring Fling enchants, charms with themed decor

In a March 26 tennis practice, ninth grader Alexander Yamini returns a ball in a serving and returning drill. “Practice helps me to improve my skills on the court,” Alexander said. “Every day that I go to practice I feel that I have added to my tennis skill set. People tend to see the final product or the polished skill, but they don’t always recognize the countless hours of struggling with things that didn’t work out during training.”

Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect

In a recurring scene about a student stuck in a time loop, junior Evelyn Halbach, left, relives the same experience of helping senior Taylor Landrey with her homework.

Gallery: Student Experimental Theater

Junior Liz Longnecker completes a Gelli plate print during Period 3.

Gallery: ArtsFest sparks excitement, expression

TRIUMPHANT TACTICS. Surrounded by players, varsity boys basketball coach Andre Battle discusses mid-game adjustments during a game against the Latin School of Chicago in Upper Kovler Gymnasium on Jan. 17. The game ended in a decisive 58-44 victory.

Gallery: Coaching with Care

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ALL ABOUT THAT BASS. Bassist Junius Paul performs on the Wagner Stage with Regina Carter and Tomeka Reid as the New String Trio. Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Paul graduated from St. Xavier University.

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