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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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Audrey Matei

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor

Audrey Matei serves as the arts editor and is a member of the Class of 2023. She began journalism in the 2020-21 school year. Her favorite part of journalism is being able to share stories and perspectives that may have been overlooked. Outside of the Midway she serves as a captain of the volleyball team, and she enjoys creative writing and listening to music.

Awards:
2023 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Podcast, third place (with Téa Tamburo), "Parade watchers express differing views on Columbus and holiday"
2022 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, St. Louis convention: Honorable mention, press law and ethics
2021 National Scholastic Press Association Individual Best of Show: First Place, Podcast (with Téa Tamburo)
All content by Audrey Matei
Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Sahana Unni, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, Ainsley Williams, Taariq Ahmed, Peter Cox, Victoria Washington, Ethan Swinger, and Audrey Matei
May 19, 2023
Not Painting: Hariclia Hristea

Not Painting: Hariclia Hristea

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 19, 2023
FULL SCOOP. While pre-workout is popular with athletes, the health impacts are unclear. Many student ath- letes utilize the substance as an energy boost for their workouts as it often features ingredients such as caffeine.

Pre-workout: Popular yet precarious

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 5, 2023
ROWS OF RED. As part of her project, “Redefining Redlining,” artist Amanda Williams planted 100,000 tulip bulbs in Washington Park to represent 21 demolished buildings. The display exhibits the impacts of redlining on the South Side and beyond.

Seeing Red: Flower display presents impact of Chicago redlining

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 1, 2023
The popular social media app TikTok, due to attention-grabbing short videos, makes it a time suck thats hard to stop using. Some students deleted the app to improve their focus and concentration.

Audio: Tick Tock — Is time up for TikTok?

Audrey Matei and Zara Siddique
April 4, 2023
The refugee center opened by the city government at 6420 S. University Ave, in an abandoned public school, has caused mixed reactions in the community around the center.

Refugee center opened in Woodlawn sparks criticism and support from residents

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
March 22, 2023
“Nepo baby” privilege does not only apply to wealthy and famous figures, but it also can be seen in our lives, and people should acknowledge it.

‘Nepo babies’ are not limited to just the rich and famous

Audrey Matei , Arts Editor
March 7, 2023
Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei
March 3, 2023
The entire system we adopt for the end of semester is counterproductive to its purpose.

Finals distribution needs to be restructured to provide more support

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
February 23, 2023

Student and faculty react to Beekmeyer leaving

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
February 17, 2023
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Since age three, junior Katie Williams has participated in a Chicago chapter of Jack and Jill of America, where she has formed valuable connections within her community.

While giving back to their community, students connect to own identity

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
February 6, 2023

[Video] (Video) Passion for podcasting: Senior finds fulfillment, wins accolades with finance podcast

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
February 6, 2023
Simon McCune

Simon McCune

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
January 24, 2023
Rising Stars: With winter sports underway, athletes demonstrate potential

Rising Stars: With winter sports underway, athletes demonstrate potential

Chloe Alexander, Audrey Matei, Téa Tamburo, Ainsley Williams, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Victoria Washington
January 24, 2023
Senior Kriti Sarav and sophomore Paola Almeda found success on the court as a doubles team. Outside of their individual competition, they have formed lasting connections with each other and the team.

Double or nothing: Kriti Sarav and Paola Almeda find success as a doubles tennis team

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
November 15, 2022
Script and tech submissions for S.E.T. are due Nov. 28.

Proposals for upcoming S.E.T. production due Nov. 28

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
November 13, 2022
A customer enjoys his food at a table at Daisys Po’ Boy. The resturant, which opened this summer, is an homage to classic New Orleans sandwich cuisine.

Restaurant offers upscale Gulf Coast food

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
October 25, 2022
With dozens of stunning trails, the Indiana Dunes State Park is not to be overlooked, even in the fall.

Still stunning: Indiana Dunes remain scenic in fall, winter

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
October 13, 2022
Despite superb visuals and a massive budget, the writing of Amazon Primes Rings of Power is subpar.

Visuals stun, yet ‘Rings of Power’ underwhelms

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
September 27, 2022
When the notification goes off at a random time each day, many U-High students are quick to capture their BeReal within the two minute window.

Staged vs. Sincere: BeReal incorporates authenticity into social media

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
September 21, 2022
Students gather around a roulette table at last years Prom, hosted on Kenwood Mall. This years prom will be hosted at the Zhou B. Arts Center in Bridgeport, the first off-campus prom since 2019.

Prom will be hosted off-campus for first time since 2019

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
June 3, 2022
Harrys House is fun, charming and easy on the ears, but it lacks complexity because of this.

‘Harry’s House’ is held back by carefree tone

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 31, 2022
Junior Michael Ewing opted to work part-time at Panera during the pandemic. Working during the school year forces some students to find a balance between work and school.

Students find balance between school work and jobs

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 17, 2022

Quick Q:

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
May 10, 2022
Staying safe in the sun

Staying safe in the sun

Anathea Carrigan, Audrey Matei, Audrey Matzke, and Téa Tamburo
May 10, 2022
Ye pictured producing music in new Netflix documentary Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

Netflix’s ‘Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ diverges from original plot

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
March 31, 2022
UNITED UKRAINE. On Feb. 27, hundreds of individuals gathered in Ukrainian Village with flags and handmade signs to display anger and unity over Russian President Vladimir Putins invasion of Ukraine.

Russian invasion shocks, concerns students of Ukrainian descent

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
March 2, 2022
Dean of Students Ana Campos points to survey results during the health and wellness assembly held Dec. 9.

Changes to be made in health and wellness survey

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
February 25, 2022
By comparing how bad their stress is, students only worsen their problems and block solutions, writes content manager Audrey Matei.

Peer support must replace peer competition

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
February 10, 2022
Two students play the daily Wordle puzzle side-by-side. Wordle is a web app game that gives users six chances to guess a new five letter word everyday. The game’s competitive and collective nature has made it a smash-hit among U-High students and teachers.

Wordle game makes word waves at U-High

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
February 9, 2022
Alongside his peers, senior Colin Leslie participates in the signing ceremony in November. Five seniors have committed to continuing their athletic career after high school.

Five seniors commit to continuing athletic careers

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
February 1, 2022
Red: Taylors Version album cover pictures Swift in her signature red lipstick.

2021 ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ illustrates drastic improvement from its original 2012 version

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
January 7, 2022
Many Christkindlmarket vendors who travel from outside the country to attend the annual market are thrilled to be back in Chicago for the holidays. The market takes place in Daley Plaza and will be open until Dec. 24.

Wilkommen back! Christkindlmarket returns

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
December 8, 2021
Ariadne Merchant and Samuel Fackenthal rehearse for their roles in the upcoming fall production, Words, Words, Words.

‘Words, Words, Words,’ fall play showing Oct. 28-31

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
October 27, 2021
Organizers hold up the “Columbus Day Parade” sign at the corner of State Street and Wacker Boulevard at the beginning of the parade route on Monday, Oct. 11. The organizers were preceded by a marching band.

Parade watchers express differing views on Columbus and holiday

Téa Tamburo and Audrey Matei
October 19, 2021
Pushing aside the red streamers that decorated the doorway, students enter Sherry Lansing theater to join the dance.

Homecoming occurs with record attendance

Audrey Matei, Reporter
October 2, 2021
This year’s homecoming will take place in the Sherry Lansing Theater Sept. 25 from 7:30-10:30 p.m.

‘Hollywood’ themed homecoming to take place Sept. 25

Audrey Matei, Reporter
September 21, 2021
Alexis Chia presents with Eliza Doss about their May project called Back to the Future of Fashion. Seniors who participated in May project gave classroom presentations June 1-4.

Seniors present creative, innovative May Projects

Louis Auxenfans, William Tan, Margot Konetzka, Audrey Matei, Audrey Park, Amy Ren, and Peter Cox
June 4, 2021
Documentary film by R.J. Cutler on star Billie Eilish tells the story of the idols rise to fame.

‘Billie Eilish: The Worlds a Little Blurry’ beautifully tells journey of the teenage idol

Audrey Matei, Reporter
June 1, 2021
Sophomore Vice President Graham Robbins hands out rigatoni pasta after school on May 24 to participate in the “eat a bowl of rigatoni pasta” trend.

To bring grade together, Class of 2023 Student Council serves rigatoni pasta

Audrey Matei, Reporter
May 26, 2021
Many consider getting a drivers license a rite of passage into adulthood with many benefits. The ability to grab your keys, hop into the front seat and drive wherever you want is a privilege. However while driving provides students with more freedom, it also requires them to take on more responsibility.

Students learn to drive during pandemic, take on new responsibility

Audrey Matei, Jack Hurst, and Audrey Park
May 24, 2021
Cache Money member Alp Demirtas plays with RETRO-FIT, a fitness app that incorporates fantasy gameplay that the team designed, on April 21.

Robotics team wins award, advances to semifinals in contest

Audrey Matei, Reporter
May 20, 2021
Cache Money member Alp Demirtas plays with RETRO-FIT, a fitness app that incorporates fantasy gameplay, on April 21. The prompt for this years FIRST Global Innovation Challenge was an innovation that improves the mental and physical wellbeing of users.

Fitness app advances to semifinals of innovation challenge

Audrey Matei, Reporter
April 23, 2021
After being shown time and time again the flaws of our current police system, many people have begun to question police policy and demand change, writes reporter Audrey Matei.

Police reformation is necessary on a nationwide scale

Audrey Matei, Reporter
April 20, 2021
RETRO-FIT makes fitness fun by allowing players to build their character through exercises.

Robotics team combines fitness with gameplay in new app

Audrey Matei, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Sza released her critically-acclaimed debut album Ctrl in June 2017. The R&B record intimately explores the concept of control.

Explore insecurity and self-love with SZA’s album “Ctrl”

Audrey Matei, Reporter
March 1, 2021
The junior varsity and novice debate teams end their competition season and work on preparing for next years topic on water resource protections.

Varsity debate teams score well at recent tournaments

Audrey Matei, Reporter
January 21, 2021
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

Strong sales of sanitizing products will continue even after COVID-19 pandemic

Audrey Matei, Reporter
January 15, 2021
Admissions applications for Lab’s 2021-22 academic year will close Nov. 9. 

Admission applications open for 2021-22 academic year

Audrey Matei, Reporter
October 29, 2020
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