In-Depth – U-High Midway

Store emmployee Michael Kinnavy is noticing an alarming rate of toilet paper purchases at Kramer Foods in Hinsdale in response to rising COVID-19 cases.

Panic purchasing, sanitary product sales: what to expect for the future of COVID-19

William Tan and Audrey Matei
January 15, 2021

Isolated to their homes and desperate for entertainment, some U-High students turn to alcohol and drugs.

Struggling in Solitude

Caroline Hohner and An Ngo
December 11, 2020

As the pandemic has continued, students have faced new challenges navigating social interactions, leading some students to relax their diligence about getting infected with the coronavirus. Some have completely avoided in-person socialization, while others formed small pods, where members reduce risk by committing to interactions only with a limited group.

Students navigate social distancing and isolation

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020

After five days of ballot counting, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the Presidential and Vice Presidential races.

Following Biden-Harris win, students, faculty excited

Caledonia Abbey, Ryan Clark, Caroline Hohner, Meena Lee, Adrianna Nehme, and Téa Tamburo
November 7, 2020

Ms. Harris is the first woman of color to be nominated for a national office by a major party.

As trailblazer for multiple identities, Harris inspires students

Meena Lee, Content Manager
November 3, 2020

As the election progresses, follow student and faculty reactions to voting, working the polls, election results and community discussions.

Election 2020: Final lap and recap

Anathea Carrigan, Caroline Hohner, Adrianna Nehme, Amy Ren, and William Tan
November 2, 2020

Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin are cited as some of the most influential states for election day.

Guide to watching important states on election night

Amanda Cassel, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020

Photo by Maria Shaughnessy

For U-High voters, equality/discrimination is top issue

Amanda Cassel and An Ngo
October 24, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a rally in Norfolk, Virginia, at Booker T. Washington High School on March 1.

U-High students overwhelmingly choose Biden

Amanda Cassel, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2020

Here's our guide to keeping yourself and your family occupied at home through the upcoming summer.

Bingewatch, bake and make: Ways to entertain yourself at home

Abe Callard, Meena Lee, and Colin Leslie
June 9, 2020

After months of remote learning and then summer break, readjustment to coming back to school in the fall will not be easy.

What life will look like in the post-COVID-19 world

Amon Gray, Lucia Kouri, and Clare O'Connor
June 8, 2020

The pandemic is a great opportunity to spend quality, fun times with your family with games, movies and other activities

Your guide to a fun night with your family

Noa Appelbaum, Gretchen Matzke, and Ethan Swinger
June 5, 2020

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