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Caroline Hohner

Caroline Hohner, Arts Co-Editor

Caroline Hohner is arts co-editor for the U-High Midway and a member of the Class of 2022. She joined the Midway staff as a sophomore during the 2019-20 school year and served as an assistant editor in the first semester of the 2020-21 year. Caroline’s favorite part of being on staff is feeling connected to and learning about the U-High community through her reporting. Her favorite piece she has written for the Midway is a feature called “Together apart: students stay connected despite social distancing.” Apart from working on the Midway, Caroline enjoys figure skating, teaching herself guitar and building video games on her laptop.

Awards:

2021 Illinois All-State Journalism Team

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, centerspread story package (with Amanda Cassel, Anathea Carrigan, Nicky Edwards-Levin, Risa Cohen) 96.6 p6-7 Race for the Nomination

All content by Caroline Hohner
Sadhi Vag-Urminsky watches a neuroscience video lesson while checking her Google Calendar. Math teacher Joseph Scroll is thinking of keeping on some changes in his classes from the past year, such as video lectures.

Teachers consider methods to continue from distance learning

May 12, 2021
The printing of the second edition of U-High's literally journal, the Ouroboros Review, was celebrated May 6 with live readings and speeches for the review's graduating seniors.

Ouroboros event celebrates new edition

May 9, 2021
Honey Butter Fried Chicken • $10

Honey Butter Fried Chicken • $10

April 30, 2021
Judge Peter Cahill prepares to read out Derek Chauvin's verdict April 20. In the wake of the verdict, U-High students of color felt mostly relief after a long period of apprehension.

Verdict of Derek Chauvin gives students relief, sets precedent

April 22, 2021
English teacher and literary translator Maja Teref, pictured alongside

Maja Teref: English teacher brings passion, experience in literary translation to Lab

April 20, 2021
Zoom classes restrict the kind of jokes and quick clarifications found in casual classroom conversations that might not fly in front of an audience. In response, students have turned to texting during or after class to connect throughout distance learning.

Texting while Zooming: In lieu of quick in-person asides, students text during class

April 6, 2021
Tom Hanks stars in the film rendition of “News of the World,” which seems to fall short of its literary counterpart.

Film adaption of the book ‘News of the World’ omits character nuance

March 31, 2021
Students have taken advantage of the time at home and increased access to their kitchens to drop animal-based foods from their meals.

Veganism and vegetarianism, students adopt new lifestyles during distance learning

March 31, 2021
“And it's kind of a bonding event and [we can] see and compare how each of these brackets are doing,” Tyler said. “And sometimes we'll probably be able to watch the games together, which would be nice.”

Community turns to March Madness traditions for normalcy, bonding

March 17, 2021
History teacher Naadia Owens poses with her husband, Aaron Brunswick, and their daughter, Eden, in typical pandemic get-ups outside their home. Since schools transitioned to distance learning last March, parents like Ms. Owens have had to adjust to working near their young kids, and in the process, have gained insights into who their kids are as students.

Shared spaces: Families come to understand distance learning, work lives

March 10, 2021
Kavi Gandhi, student body president at Westtown School in Pennsylvania, recalls Lab's new director Victoria Jueds striving to know students and hear other perspectives.

New director brings accessible, receptive reputation

March 9, 2021
The transition to hybrid learning will disrupt the daily routines of students, which some rely on for emotional stability, writes arts co-editor Caroline Hohner.

Hybrid learning plan is not a solution to student mental health issues

March 3, 2021
In an email to parents, faculty and alumni, Victoria Jueds was named the next director of the Laboratory Schools.

University appoints Lab director with history in elite schools

March 1, 2021
Students often turn off their cameras and microphones in breakout rooms, making collaboration difficult.

Students struggle to shatter the silence in breakout rooms

February 25, 2021
The identities of the two final candidates for the director search have been withheld.

Final director candidates submitted to university, but names not released

February 24, 2021
When it comes to government involvement in social media, it can be difficult to think of legislation that doesn’t encroach on citizens’ First Amendment rights, but allowing those hurt by malicious content to directly argue their cases provides a framework for accountability without doing so, arts co-editor Caroline Hohner writes.

Social media companies should be held liable for harm their platforms can cause

February 22, 2021
Senior Clara Grosse designed this year's ArtsFest T-shirts, which are available to order through March 3.

Hybrid ArtsFest workshop registration opens

February 22, 2021
This year's free Dewey Dance will include a virtual variety hour, and proceeds will contribute to student financial aid.

Virtual Dewey Dance to feature performances, raffle

February 1, 2021
U-High's new Esports Team will be of 80 teams competing in the Illinois High School Esports Association.

Game on: New esports team allows for connectivity, competitiveness

January 25, 2021
The identities of the two final candidates for the director search have been withheld.

Search Advisory Committee selects candidates for new Laboratory Schools director

December 16, 2020
The winter season is a perfect time to curl up with a good book. These are the Midways most recommended.

Midway recommends: 6 books

December 11, 2020
Although some national data has been collected on the increase in substance use among adults, studies and data have not been finalized for substance use changes among teenagers.

Concerned experts unclear on teen substance use trends

December 11, 2020
Isolated to their homes and desperate for entertainment, some U-High students turn to alcohol and drugs.

Struggling in Solitude

December 11, 2020

Feminism and Freedom: ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ entertains with wit, provokes political introspection

November 13, 2020
U-High teachers have been experimenting with new assessment formats that discourage cheating by challenging and engaging students.

Teachers adapt assessments to promote academic integrity

November 9, 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

November 7, 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

November 2, 2020
A workshop organized by spectrum will show an episode of

Workshop to discuss LGBTQ+ representation with ‘The Simpsons’

October 18, 2020
Turn to second-hand stores for sustainable fall finds

Turn to second-hand stores for sustainable fall finds

October 4, 2020
A community announcement sent Sept. 16 introduced the members of the Lab Search Advisory Committee. The committee, composed of parents, board members and representatives from the lower, middle and high schools, is headed by co-chairs Daniel Abebe, University of Chicago vice provost, and Jason Tyler, a 1989 alumnus who is now a board member and parent.

Laboratory Schools begin search for new director

October 2, 2020
A copy of the first day schedule included multiple assemblies explaining how the academic year would work.

Adapting to circumstances, students find ways to connect through Zoom

September 14, 2020
The student awards assembly, along with the senior celebration, was presented on June 4 to pay tribute to student awards and achievements. Due to current circumstances, the celebrations were held through Zoom using presentations and slideshows.

Achievements recognized with virtual awards assembly, senior celebration

June 7, 2020

Northside

June 1, 2020
With plenty of benches and shade from trees, the South Winter Garden is a perfect place to sit and take a break.

Take our social distancing friendly walking tour of Chicago’s neighborhoods

June 1, 2020
The Parents' Association is introducing a new program to bring together Lab students attending different grades.

Making connections: Parents’ Association introduces program to connect students in different grades

May 18, 2020
The virtual panel was the first of its kind organized by the Laboratory Schools' Alumni Association.

Alumnae journalists discuss importance of media on virtual panel

April 29, 2020
Parents want the best for their kids, but sometimes their well-meaning support can turn toxic, says reporter Caroline Hohner.

Parents should not be granted unrestricted Schoology access

April 28, 2020
Monica Davies, left, Maria Hinojosa, middle, and Kate Grossman, right, will be the three journalists on the alumnus panel next week.

Alumnae journalists to feature on online panel next week

April 24, 2020
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Together apart: students stay connected despite social distancing

April 7, 2020
Green Day: Get festive for St. Patrick's

Green Day: Get festive for St. Patrick’s

March 11, 2020
Artwork by Risa Cohen

Racing for the nomination

February 21, 2020

Meet the Candidates

February 21, 2020
The first issue of Ouroboros Review, pictured above, is available and being distributed at a launch party Feb. 6 in Judd C116 for $10 per copy.

Ouroboros Review publishes first issue

February 3, 2020
Students invited to annual Martin Luther King service event

Students invited to annual Martin Luther King service event

January 14, 2020
17 journalism students and two teachers attended the National High School Journalism Convention in Washington D.C. Recognition was given both in individual contests that took place at the convention and to work submitted beforehand.

At D.C. convention, journalism students earn recognition

December 6, 2019
New wellness panel to discuss mental health at Lab

New wellness panel to discuss mental health at Lab

October 21, 2019
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