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Discussions about returning students to in-person learning continue, but safety concerns remain a priority.

Discussions of in-person learning continue with no finalized decisions

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2021
The theme of the Martin Luther King Jr. assembly was reclaiming the Black Lives Matter hashtag.

Assembly honors Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes active activism

Peter Pu, News Editor
January 13, 2021
Some teachers chose to postpone teaching new content Jan. 7 and instead provided spaces for students to discuss what happened in the U.S. Capitol the day before. Classes were optional, and some experienced moderate to extreme reductions in size.

Discussions, reactions, relaxing activities fill school day after Capitol insurrection

Amanda Cassel, Amy Ren, Téa Tamburo, and Peter Pu
January 7, 2021
Trump supporters gathered to protest the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. Violence ensued.

Class optional, school work suspended after chaos erupts in Capitol

Ella Beiser, Amanda Cassel, and Nicky Edwards-Levin
January 6, 2021
Identity clubs are turning to merchandise sails to fundraise for charities.

Identity clubs create merchandise to raise money for charities

Lucia Kouri, Assistant Editor
January 6, 2021
Seniors decide whether or not to take standardized tests and submit their scores.

Seniors contend with test center closures, weigh whether to submit scores with college applications

Ryan Clark, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Despite the original intent to help students dealing with issues in distance learning, most students avoid taking the pass or fail option for their courses.

Students avoid pass or fail option after considering motivation, college applications

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
December 17, 2020
The senior retreat scheduled for February 2021 was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and the University of Chicago’s health guidelines, but the Class of 2021 Student Council plans to organize opportunities for the class to connect. 

Student Council plans events to connect students after senior retreat cancellation

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
December 16, 2020
A ruling by a federal judge denied the Faculty Association’s request for a temporary restraining order and their request for a preliminary injunction to end in-person learning for nursery school to grade 2 due to safety precautions.

Federal judge denies request to end in-person learning, leaves decision to arbitration

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
With extra tasks such as posting on Schoology and creating videos and slideshows, teachers find themselves with an increased amount of work.

Teachers work extra to handle new demands of distance learning

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020
Senior Bethany Stephens, one of the presidents of FemStem, showcases how to draw scientific illustrations from neurons to molecules and physics.

FemStem members make videos to continue teaching stem during distance learning

Louis Auxenfans, Reporter
December 8, 2020
The injunction will be heard in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 8

Faculty seeks court order to suspend in-person learning

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2020
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