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Searching for solutions: Student looks at the AI overview while searching for how to find the derivative of a function on one of the Library’s computers. Many students rely on the overview as well as other AI tools for quick solutions to math problems and inquiries.
Teachers find AI Overview a shortcut for research
From hope to hesitancy, students reacted in many different ways to the election of a new pope.
Vox Pop: Students excited, nervous about new pope
W. Ian Lipkin who graduated U-High in 1970, was awarded the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Lipkin has over 40 years of work in his field.
Immunologist W. Ian Lipkin, Class of 1970, given the Distinguished Alumni Award
Daniel Chang, the 2025-26 all-school president-elect, hopes to make Student Council more efficient.
As president, Chang to prioritize functionality
Daniel Chang was elected all-school president for the 2025-26 school year.
Chang, Quiles to lead 2025-26 Student Council
From May 5-9, sophomores Aya El Bissati and Jairy Felix led a children's book drive, which raised over 120 books.
Book drive supports children’s literacy in underserved communities
On April 26 at Illinois State University, the Math Team won a state competition. Additionally, multiple teams and individuals won first place in individual competitions.
Math team wins state contest after scoring mishap
Senior Taariq Ahmed has been selected as Student Journalist of the Year by Youth Journalism International.
Midway editor named Student Journalist of the Year in global competition
Light Dohrn, the Midway's arts & entertainment editor, and Elspeth LaCroix-Birdthistle, who is on the U-Highlights staff and was on the photojournalism team last year, were selected for the Illinois Journalism Education Association's All-State Journalism Team.
For third consecutive year, two U-High journalists named to All-State team
Midway journalists and photojournalists received various awards from the Illinois Journalism Education Association, including Best Overall Publication and Best Hybrid Publication.
U-High journalists, photojournalists receive state awards
The shadows of policy & power
The shadows of policy & power
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
Audience Engagement Editor Abhay Chandran argues that books should choose a meaningful ending instead of an easy ending.
Write endings that have meaning instead of an easy outcome
The Editorial Board argues that Lab is losing the characteristics and limiting student activities which define student life and make the highschool experience fun.
Lab is losing what makes it fun
Assistant Editor Lila Coyne argues that in a period of petty political arguments, students should engage in collaborative disagreement.
Embrace collaborative disagreement to improve discussion
The Editorial Board argues that elected students must follow through on the promises that they make during campaigning.
Hold your Student Council accountable
Assistant Editor Orlie Weitzman argues that diversity from multilingualism needs to be embraced instead of demonized.
America must celebrate its multilingual roots
During Lab A, ninth graders Lauren Wilson and Alondra Reyes visit middle school faculty member Thomas Toney to talk about the latest water polo match that Alondra participated in. Lauren and Alondra often go together to visit Mr. Toney and talk to him about school or about personal things together. “We come back from time to time just to keep conversation going about how we’re doing in high school,” Lauren said.
Students maintain bonds with middle school teachers
Sophomore Saanika Dutta sets up an experiment for lower school students on April 6 as apart of Women in Stem's Science Saturday.
WiStem Science Saturday offers mentorship, education
Pressure of the perfect night
Pressure of the perfect night
On a Science Saturday on April 26, Women in Stem co-president Sofia Picciola works with kids on a pepper-and-soap experiment that explains surface tension concepts.
Video: Women in STEM members share passion on Science Saturdays
DINK OR DILL: Senior Asher Huner found a love for pickleball last summer, amid a boom of the fastest-growing sport.
Pickleball provides social time, enjoyable gameplay
Food al Fresco
Food al Fresco
PAWS FOR PASSION. Volunteer Wendy Elstien holds her foster dog, Gilda, as she explains the impact that the rescue has had on her life. Ms. Elstien started fostering Gilda after the loss of her own dog. “You have no idea how much this dog means to me and how much this has changed my life,” she said, “and that's really powerful to me.”
Fetching Hope: Volunteer organization saves vulnerable dogs from abuse
The Public Housing Museum, located at 919 S Ada St., allows visitors to engage with a narrative of public housing that highlights the humanity, resilience and joy of residents. The museum includes a working studio where the stories of public housing residents are recorded and publicly archived; a gift shop owned and operated by current and former public housing residents; gallery and exhibition spaces; a playground; and a recreation room where visitors can enjoy a large collection of records by artists who lived in public housing across the United States.
Public Housing Museum combats stereotypes through storytelling
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
One hundred years after its publication in 1925, "The Great Gatsby" remains relevant, detailing parallel struggles and responses to our current day.
100 years later, ‘The Great Gatsby’ remains a cautionary tale
FROM SCENE TO SCREEN. Ninth grader René Saussy edits footage for a classmate’s short film using Adobe Premiere. After completing his own short film, he has been helping others edit their films
From Script to Screen: Ninth Graders explore filmmaking one scene at a time
"Sinners," a new movie by the director of "Black Panther," explores themes of ownership and race. It was released on April 17 and is currently available in theaters.
‘Sinners’ brings fresh vision, allegorical confusion
Mia Lane paints on a prop for the upcoming theater production, "Urinetown." U-High theater's set crew has make significant advancements in the complexity of their stage design.
Video: With ‘Urinetown,’ set crew takes new leaps in complexity
Senior Henry Auxenfans began taking violin lessons at 5 years old, and dedicated the next 13 years of his life to it.
Keeping time: Senior Henry Auxenfans finds discipline in violin
Sophomore Suna Choi Hortaçsu competes in an indoor track meet.
Athletic essentials Q&A: Suna Choi Hortaçsu
Jumping into the air, ninth grader Chris Williams delivers a powerful serve during the boys tennis team’s home game against Fenwick on April 24. As of May 5, the varsity had an undefeated record of 11-0 for the season.
Gallery: Pushing Past the Pain
Varsity soccer co-captain Orly Eggener raises her hands for a high five with her teammates. Sports captainship has allowed multiple students to grow both on and off the field.
Audio: Sports captainship allows student athletes to grow leadership skills
Senior Krish Khanna, a varsity tennis co-captain, leads his team with passion and sportsmanship. His love for tennis started at age 6 and continues to shape his high school experience.
Senior Krish Khanna finds purpose through tennis, leadership
Six alumni who once competed as U-High athletes will be inducted into the Lab Athletics Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2025.
Six U-High alumni athletes to be inducted into Lab Athletics Hall of Fame
HIDDEN HARM. Food dyes like tartrazine may deplete zinc, potentially affecting brain function. The European Union bans several dyes still allowed in the U.S., including Red 40 and Yellow 5.
Candy-colored concerns
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.
Audio: 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, company makes new 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
Mia Lane paints on a prop for the upcoming theater production, "Urinetown." U-High theater's set crew has make significant advancements in the complexity of their stage design.
Video: With ‘Urinetown,’ set crew takes new leaps in complexity
On a Science Saturday on April 26, Women in Stem co-president Sofia Picciola works with kids on a pepper-and-soap experiment that explains surface tension concepts.
Video: Women in STEM members share passion on Science Saturdays
Varsity soccer co-captain Orly Eggener raises her hands for a high five with her teammates. Sports captainship has allowed multiple students to grow both on and off the field.
Audio: Sports captainship allows student athletes to grow leadership skills
Students have been taking initiative outside of class to improve their foreign language skills through conversation clubs and language learning apps like Duolingo.
Audio: Improving language skills helps students learn, improve academically
Ninth-grader Dorothy Jenner has been dancing since she was two years old. She dances various styles, including ballet, hip hop, modern and pop.
Audio: Developing love for dance, ninth grader gains skills and confidence
Jumping into the air, ninth grader Chris Williams delivers a powerful serve during the boys tennis team’s home game against Fenwick on April 24. As of May 5, the varsity had an undefeated record of 11-0 for the season.
Gallery: Pushing Past the Pain
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
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Dalin Dohrn

Dalin Dohrn, Artist

Dalin Dohrn is a member of the Class of 2023, who began as a contributing artist as a junior.

Awards:

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Third place, computer-generated art/illustration, “Rethinking therapy”

2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, original editorial cartoon: superior

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, editorial cartoon, New auditorium name at odds with values

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, illustration, Rethinking Therapy

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, editorial cartoon, It’s time to establish boundaries for AI use

All content by Dalin Dohrn
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[Photo] Amelie Liu finds intersectional identity through matzo ball soup

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Amira Williams sets her family table with jollof rice, fragrant West African blend of stew, spices

Ainsley Williams, Reporter
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Tara Sawhney experiences meaningful moments by cooking gulab jamun, North Indian delicacy

Erich Raumann, Deputy Managing Editor
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] The flavors of family

Chloe Alexander, Erich Raumann, Ethan Swinger, William Tan, and Ainsley Williams
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Dress code can limit student expression

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2023
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[Photo] Gen Z must reconcile internalized bias

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Falling into the manosphere pipeline

William Tan, Clare O’Connor, Peter Cox, and Clare McRoberts
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Ramen Roundup: Dish provides warmth despite cold weather

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
February 17, 2023
Regardless of intent, joking about mental health can be harmful in the long term, and students should be careful about what they say and create an uplifting environment.

[Photo] Step up to support peers’ mental health

Editorial Board
February 17, 2023
Despite common belief, students and medical professionals say birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.

[Photo] Hormonal medications can provide way to manage menstrual cycle

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
As artificial intelligence continues to develop, its usage in a school environment must be addressed, and distinct boundaries need to be established by teachers to prevent crossover into academic dishonesty.

[Photo] It’s time to establish boundaries for AI use

Editorial Board
January 20, 2023
Though the no-cut policy has existed for seven decades, some say it is time for a change.

[Photo] Drop no-cut: Too many on the field

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
December 8, 2022
Though the no-cut policy has existed for seven decades, some say it is time for a change.

[Photo] Head to Head: Time to cut the no-cut?

William Tan and Amon Gray
December 8, 2022
RACIAL MISTREATMENT. Black students say microagressions and Lab’s environment devalues their Black identity, contributing to decisions on whether to leave the school or stay.

[Photo] Leaving Lab: Black students say school environment is unwelcoming

Audrey Park, Managing Editor
December 7, 2022
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[Photo] Is it really the most wonderful time of year?

Jaya Alenghat, Krishita Dutta, Haley Maharry, Erich Raumann, and Téa Tamburo
December 7, 2022
To the excitement of billions of soccer fans across the world, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is here. However, some controversy has arisen over the country it's being hosted in, Qatar.

[Photo] FIFA World Cup 2022 builds excitement, sparks controversy

Taariq Ahmed, Zara Siddique, Ethan Swinger, and Ainsley Williams
November 8, 2022
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[Photo] So much at risk…

Téa Tamburo, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Amy Ren, Zara Siddique, Victoria Washington, and Peter Cox
October 26, 2022
In order to become productive citizens and participate in democracy, students need to engage with current events in the classroom.

[Photo] Current events are critical to education

Editorial Board
October 27, 2022
While the administration has made steps towards decreasing stress, more systematic revamping need to be done.

[Photo] Workload policies need effective enforcement system

Editorial Board
September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Rethinking Therapy: The harder parts of improving mental health

William Tan, Clare O’Connor, and Chloe Alexander
September 29, 2022
Features editor Sahana Unni argues that while Ken Griffin made a generous contribution to Lab, he shouldn't be honored in such an ironic way.

[Photo] New auditorium name at odds with values

Sahana Unni, Features editor
September 28, 2022
Chicago has a diverse range of food and activities to explore this summer.

[Photo] All over the map: Explore something new this summer

Kiran Collins, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Evan Lok, Victoria Washington, Olivia Adams, and Chloe Alexander
June 1, 2022
According to the Editorial Board, teens must remember the negative consequences that violence can incur on its viewers.

[Photo] Resharing tragedy online can be harmful

Editorial Board
May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Staying safe in the sun

Anathea Carrigan, Audrey Matei, Audrey Matzke, and Téa Tamburo
May 10, 2022
The Editorial Board argues that cultivating the observance of community norms throughout the school year will make Social Justice Week a more fruitful and harmonious experience for its participants.

[Photo] Community norms must be followed for successful Social Justice Week

Editorial Board
May 11, 2022
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[Photo] To my ninth grade self: Seniors give advice from years at Lab

Joaquin Figueroa and Chloe Ma
May 10, 2022
Probiotics like yogurt and kombucha most likely will not help your microbiome, according to Eugene Chang, associate director of gastroenterology at UChicago Medicine.

[Photo] Gut instincts: how do we heal our gastrointestinal tract?

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
May 3, 2022
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[Photo] Can they play? Transgender athletes face barriers to compete

Lucia Kouri, Meena Lee, and Clare O’Connor
April 12, 2022
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[Photo] Reggaeton music unifies singing, history, culture

Audrey Matzke, Reporter
April 13, 2022
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[Photo] Into the metaverse: How it will impact your life

Berk Oto, Peter Cox, Caroline Hohner, Erich Raumann, and Amon Gray
March 9, 2022
Some faculty of color at the Laboratory Schools say that they are treated poorly by certain white colleagues in their daily experiences, and they say they have limited opportunities to resolve these issues. 

[Photo] Mistreated: Faculty of color speak out

Peter Pu, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
The Midway Editorial Board reflects on Student Press Freedom Day, which was Feb. 24, the theme of which was that student journalists must "unmute" themselves to have their voices be heard.

[Photo] To preserve student press freedom, stop self-censorship

Editorial Board
March 3, 2022
Doctors say that natural sleep methods are healthier than melatonin, which, when taken regularly, could cause headaches and prolonged fatigue.

[Photo] Students find alternative ways to sleep as melatonin usage rises

Louis Auxenfans, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2022
The recent move by the the history department to increase the offerings of semester-long electives is a wise choice other departments should look to.

[Photo] Editorial: electives promote engaged students

Editorial Board
February 8, 2022
Chicago's aldermen must decide on a new ward map by May 20, when if they haven't come to an agreement, the responsibility will be transferred to voters. The referendum would occur during the June 28 primary.

[Photo] Aldermen clash over ward remapping, agree on first Asian ward

An Ngo, City Life Editor
February 8, 2022
The mascot of the 2022 Winter Olympics is an animated panda named Bing Dwen Dwen. Read about more Winter Olympics facts below.

[Photo] Tournament trivia: 44 facts about the Winter Olympics

Téa Tamburo and Peter Cox
February 4, 2022
With COVID-19 restrictions and geopolitical controversy, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will be unlike any other.

[Photo] COVID-19, controversy, competition: A look into the 2022 Winter Olympics

Audrey Park, Assistant Editor
February 7, 2022
While many teachers at Lab acknowledge students' preferred pronouns, transgender and genderqueer students expressed frustration with those that don't.

[Photo] Pronoun problems: Students frustrated when teachers don’t use the right pronouns

Sahana Unni, Content Manager
February 1, 2022
Plans for reducing neighborhood violence must be supported by data and a sound understanding of the dynamics at play, argues the Editorial Board.

[Photo] To curb violence, commit to research

Editorial Board
December 16, 2021
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[Photo] Sophomore year: Service Learning and finding your passion

June 4, 2020
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