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PE teacher Quinn Menchetti answers questions. Mr. Mencheti was a speaker at the rally on Nov. 7, which assembled to ask the university for a solid plan in terms of federal agents.
At rally, unions demand university to take more action
Interim Director of Schools Susan Groesbeck, who worked at Lab for 10 weeks, has departed her role effective immediately. Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, will serve as interim director for the rest of the academic year.
Interim director Susan Groesbeck leaves Lab; Ethan Bueno de Mesquita appointed interim leader
A group of teachers have created a program called “Strength in Numbers” to walk teachers and students home after school due to feelings of anxiety regarding the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chicago neighborhoods.
‘Strength in Numbers’ program aims to ease community anxiety
Michael Smalenberger, a math teacher, has joined U-High as a long term substitute for Advanced Algebra and Precalculus/Intro to Calculus. He has taught mathematics for over 10 years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
New math teacher, Michael Smalenberger, has started at U-High
Horror Club is a recently founded Tier 1 club that focuses on talking about and creating horror media. The club meets Wedesdays in N214 during lunch and lab periods.
New club brings together horror fans
On it's website, the Laboratory Schools has included a new page with specific guidance about federal law enforcement.
Lab website page includes updated guidance on federal agents
Junior Tinson Xu writes down equations on the board during a math team meeting. Tinson was one of multiple students to receive a perfect score on the Sept. 25 math team competition at Naperville North High School. The math team has attended three competitions so far this season.
Math Team receives perfect scores, struggles in recent competitions
Horror Club is a recently founded Tier 1 club that focuses on talking about and creating horror media. The club meets Wedesdays in N214 during lunch and lab periods.
New club brings together horror fans
After a coaching staff change, the debate team has had to overcome various challenges. In their first three competitions, they failed to place or win awards.
Debate team competes in first 3 competitions, does not place
Latinos Unidos will host a Día De Los Muertos celebration in the lobby of Gordon Parks Arts Hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m on October 30. Students are encouraged to participate by bringing a photo of a deceased loved one to be placed on the ofrenda.
Lab will honor Día de los Muertos in colorful celebration
Seismic shifts:
Seismic shifts:
F1 Fever
F1 Fever
Take me out to the ball game
Take me out to the ball game
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
Multimedia Editor Karina Hans argues that social media cultivates a culture of toxicity and misogyny.
Social media enables violent misogyny
Multimedia Editor Chloé Tyndall argues that restricting AI use will aid in reducing its harmful environmental effects.
Save water resources: use AI less
Managing Editor Naomi Benton argues that students should embrace range in their passions, rather than feeling pressured to specialize early.
Resist the urge to focus too early
The Editorial Board argues that U-High students should spread awareness and take action against the deportation crisis.
Stand up against ICE raids
Assistant Section Editor Nadia Washington argues that students should strive to forge connections with their teachers early on so they have support when conflict arises.
Get comfortable asking teachers for help
Assistant Editor Sinziana Lazar offers advice on how students can build foundational skills before leaving for college. While high school may equip students with foundational skills such as how to plan homework and analyze a text, success in college and eventually in the professional world requires attaining and developing new skills essential to a career.
Learning life skills: How to prepare for college life
The Young Entrepreneur Academy, abbreviated as YEA!, is a yearlong program that offers mentorship and real-life exposure to young aspiring entrepreneurs. Senior Evelyn Halbach, ninth graders Layleh Adhi and Tess Weitzman, sophomore Lara Mohindra and junior Freddie Neater-Dubow all attend the Chicago chapter.
Mind your business: Young women learn skills through entrepreneurship program
Ronen has been on the ski team since he was in third grade, and he mainly competes in the slalom and giant slalom races. His season runs from early December to spring break, during which he competes in at least eight races
Junior Ronen Malani finds freedom through skiing
Senior Catherine Groves poses with a massive skull. Most people don't discover their career until college, but some teens are already getting hands-on experience with paleontology through the University of Chicago’s Fossil Lab.
Students explore paleontology through Fossil Lab
People see Gen Z using these phrases online and misattribute their origin to this generation. In reality, many of these “slang” words used today trace back to Black and queer communities. These words have been lifted from their origins and now circulate through mainstream life.
Margin to Mainstream: Gen Z slang uses terms from minority dialects
SCRAPINGS THAT SAVE. The Department of Streets and Sanitation’s food scrap drop off program eases the oftentimes hard task of composting in the city.
Citywide program makes composting accessible
Chicago School: Chicago Savings Bank Building.
Building History:
FACT-FILLED FERRY. A ship from Shoreline Sightseeing passes by Apple Michigan Avenue during a Chicago River tour. Shoreline Sightseeing is one of the many fleets of tour ferries and water taxis that run the famous tours.
Variety of tours provides insight, depth
The David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th St. Named after 1973 alumnus and trustee David Rubenstein, is one of many private sites open to the public for The Chicago Architecture center's Open House Chicago event. Every year since 2011, the event has allowed people to see some of the most famous examples of Chicago architecture firsthand.
What to see at Open House Chicago
REFLECTIVE REFRESH. The 53rd Street and 55th Street viaduct panels are now home to 19 new murals from local artists with ties to the neighborhood, replacing pieces that had been made 18 years prior. The artworks, located under the Metra Electric tracks near Lake Park Avenue, are meant to represent each artist’s individual take on a representation of Hyde Park.
Underrated Overpass
Even as Guillermo Del Toro’s new film adaptation of “Frankenstein” makes changes to the original novel's plot, it skillfully communicates the source’s meditations on creation and motherhood.
‘Frankenstein’ film innovates, illustrates novel’s vision
Tame Impala's new album 'Deadbeat' strays from his usual genre of music. Some of the songs are successful but most fall short.
Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ stumbles, misses the mark
Five Faves: November Edition
Five Faves: November Edition
Season 2 of "Wednesday," a TV show focused on Wednesday Addams of "The Addams Family" fame, received millions of views within the first week of its release. However, the storyline is distracted, hindered by addition of too many side plots.
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 disappoints with scattered, unfocused plot
“Unto Thee,” Theaster Gates’s new exhibit at the Smart Museum, explores the relationship between the South Side and the University of Chicago with objects from both the communities.
Exhibit expands on the ordinary: ‘Unto Thee’ exhibit gives new life to discarded objects
Sophomore Morgan Purcell runs at CC Invite at Detweiler Park on Sept. 13.
Cross country wrap up: girls team places at state
Marty Billingsley, a cross country coach and computer science teacher, talks to junior Connor Lane at the ISL Regional Championship on Oct. 14.
Teachers find deeper connections through coaching roles
During the regional semifinals on Oct. 28 in Upper Kovler, senior Kate Ryan hits the ball over the net.
Volleyball season wrap up: loss at regional finals
In the first game of playoffs against Evergreen Community High School on Oct. 21, junior Atticus Richard dribbles the ball. The Maroons won 5-0, but lost in the finals on Oct. 24 against Bremen.
Boys soccer season wrap up: loss at regional finals
In a match against Parker on Sept. 11, junior Sophia Holt prepares to return the ball. Sophia made it to the singles quarterfinals at state.
Girls tennis season wrap up: team finishes fifth at state
GIVING THANKS: Research shows that practicing gratitude strengthens brain circuits associated with connection.
Gaining from gratitude: Research shows gratitude reinforces positivity
LISTEN SMART: Experts say that monitoring symptoms and taking regular breaks from listening to loud sounds can help prevent hearing damage.
Headphone health: Protect your hearing through breaks, monitoring decibels
BRAIN BOOSTERS. Avocados, berries, Greek yogurt and nuts are food foods that are scientifically proven to improve long-term brain function.
Four foods to fire up brain function
DELAY OR DO. Counselors, advisers and teachers are resources for students struggling with procrastination, learning coordinator Laura Doto said.
Q&A: Skills, support to combat procrastination
PROTEIN POWER. Despite many influencers and companies perpetuating the idea that more protein is better, the recommended dietary allowance for protein for the average adult is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
Pushing protein: Despite what influencers say, most people meet their protein needs
Volleyball co-captain Kylie Carter present the guest of honor, Cynthia Estes, with flowers before the varsity game.
Volleyball teams fundraise for breast cancer research
New cell phone policy needs revisions
New cell phone policy needs revisions
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
FREEDOM FOR THE MASSES. Amid a sea of protesters, an individual holds a sign reading "Defend Democracy Deport the Racist," as they listen to the speakers on the Butler Field stage at the No Kings Protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago.
Lab community participates in one of the largest ‘No Kings’ protests
ROWS OF RED. Wearing their assigned grade color of red, seniors Spencer Davis, Sam Oyler, Mo Iyi-Ojo and Ryan de Jong celebrate during the free-throw competition during the spirit assembly on Sept. 18. Ninth graders were assigned the color yellow, sophomores blue, juniors green, and faculty and staff donned purple.
Gallery: Scenes from homecoming
SELFIE FIRST. Seniors Courtney McDonald, Kaavya Peddinti, Marcus Wolfe, Helen Kraemer and Amira Williams take a selfie on the dance floor during prom. Courntey ensured to document the night, so that he could look back on the memories in the future. “Prom was an amazing night for me, and I made sure to capture as many moments as I could with the people I care about the most.”
Gallery: Students Celebrate End of Year
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. Focusing intently, sophomore Caillum Haffner precisely dribbles droplets of sodium hydroxide into an aspirin-ethanol solution. As Caillum watched, he had to tensely await a color change in the solution. “It was actually really stressful doing the lab,” Caillum said. “It was hard because one drop too much of sodium hydroxide could totally ruin the lab, and I’d have to start over.”
Gallery: Moments of Intensity
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
Connections: April 30, 2025
Connections: April 30, 2025
Connections: March 31, 2025
Connections: March 31, 2025
Connections: Feb. 25, 2025
Connections: Feb. 25, 2025
Connections Feb. 18, 2025
Connections Feb. 18, 2025
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U-High Midway
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Ellis Calleri

Ellis Calleri, Photographer

Ellis Calleri is an assistant editor and a member of the class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is capturing moments that people will remember forever. Outside of photojournalism, Ellis enjoys hiking, traveling and working out.

Awards:

2025 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year, Photo Slideshow (with Lila Coyne, Juliana Daugherty, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirrell, Caroline Skelly, Declan Smith, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Delaney Connell, Noah Gunning, Bryce Kenny, Devyn Moubayed, Eli Raikhel, Simon Vaang, Calder Wong), Moments of Intensity — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 15, 2025)

2025 National Scholastic Press Association Photo of the Year, News: Ellis Calleri, Super Splash — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 15, 2025)

2025 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Bryce Light), Eclipse excitement: Lab community gathers to celebrate unique celestial event

2025 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle: Photo slideshow, first place (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light), Eclipse Excitement

2024 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, advanced nature, honorable mention (two awards)

2024 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Philadelphia convention: Honorable mention, themed photo

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Bryce Light), honorable mention

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, sports photo, Gallery: Winter sports in review (Photo 3: Boys basketball)

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Honorable mention, sports photo, Nesbitt named ISL Player of the Year; others receive all-conference honors

All content by Ellis Calleri
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. Focusing intently, sophomore Caillum Haffner precisely dribbles droplets of sodium hydroxide into an aspirin-ethanol solution. As Caillum watched, he had to tensely await a color change in the solution. “It was actually really stressful doing the lab,” Caillum said. “It was hard because one drop too much of sodium hydroxide could totally ruin the lab, and I’d have to start over.”

Gallery: Moments of Intensity

Lila Coyne, Juliana Daugherty, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirrell, Caroline Skelly, Declan Smith, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Delaney Connell, N.C. Gunning, Bryce Kenny, Devyn Moubayed, Eli Raikhel, Simon Vaang, and Calder Wong
June 2, 2025
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

Clare McRoberts, Ellis Calleri, and Delaney Connell
May 8, 2025
Senior Henry Auxenfans began taking violin lessons at 5 years old, and dedicated the next 13 years of his life to it.

[Photo] Keeping time: Senior Henry Auxenfans finds discipline in violin

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2025
Striker Elspeth LaCroix-Birdthistle, a junior, dribbles the ball upfield during a home game against Francis W. Parker School at Jackman Field on April 25. Applying constant pressure on the defense, Elspeth looked to create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

[Photo] Gallery: Pushing Past the Pain

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
Cast members rehearse a scene for “Urinetown” in the Sherry Lansing Theater. The musical, written by two UChicago alumni, will be held from May 15-18 and tickets are on sale now.

[Photo] Power, profit and pee: Spring musical ‘Urinetown’ brings satire to stage

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
May 5, 2025
04.02.25 - laughing

[Photo] Ha-ha for healthy healing

Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement Editor
April 2, 2025
U-High's varsity and JV Science Olympiad teams placed second at the March 1 College of Lake County regional. They are headed to the state competition at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign on April 12.

[Photo] Science Olympiad team achieves strong results in regional, heads to state

Maya Gauhar, Reporter
March 6, 2025
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

Delaney Connell, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, Estelle Levinson, and Lucy Byrnes
March 3, 2025
Ninth grader Madison Vicknair plays with Adventure Kids campers in 2024. Starting this summer, Adventure Kids will be removing eighth grade and ninth student counselors, changing leadership and will be rebranded. 

[Photo] Adventure Kids summer program undergoes changes

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
February 24, 2025
Senior Sierra Stacy strums at her harp, locked in concentration. Harpists at U-High have a unique and close-knit community that comes with playing this rare and technically demanding instrument.

[Photo] Strings of Connection: U-High harpists find connection in niche musical community

Clare McRoberts, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2025
Due to weather concerns on Feb. 12, Laboratory Schools campuses will be closed. This photo is from the Jan. 12, 2024, snow day.

[Photo] Campuses closed on Feb. 12 due to severe weather

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2025
Campers drench counselor and junior Mo Iyi-Ojo using an alternative dunk tank at Summer Lab last year. The application form to be counselor for Summer Lab is open until Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.

[Photo] Summer Lab counselor applications made due for Feb. 17

Nadia Washington, Reporter
February 6, 2025
Noah Runesha tries on a pair of sunglasses while shopping in Galena’s historic downtown Jan. 31.

[Photo] Gallery: Class of 2025 unwinds, bonds with friends during annual Senior Getaway

Olin Nafziger, Photo Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
Lower school students in extended day design pages of the student-run publication The Late Day News.

[Photo] Extended day newspaper inspires lower school writers

Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2025
SLEEP SABOTAGE. Exposure to blue light and media before bedtime can disrupt sleep by interfering with the body's circadian rhythm and reducing the natural buildup of sleep pressure. This makes it harder to fall and stay asleep, leading to increased fatigue during the day.

[Photo] Better sleep starts with simple changes

Chloe Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2025
UChicago Bhangra performed at the assembly on Jan 9 hosted by Young Men of Color and Young Women of Color, themed "Joy & Justice." Bhangra is a a traditional dance style from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

[Photo] At joint assembly, affinity groups intersect joy and justice

Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Ellis Calleri, honorable mention, nature

[Photo] Eight photojournalists win 13 awards in national competition

Chloé Tyndall, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Standing with two of his company’s robot products, sophomore Isaac Sutherland delivers lines as the lead role of R.U.R. CEO Harry Domin. “I think my favorite part was when you get to the point in rehearsal where you’re working off of the other actors, and you get to this collaborative flow state that is kind of incredible,” Isaac said. “Everyone is working together and building a story together, and I find that so much fun.”

Gallery: Fall play ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ explores revolution, technology

Light Dohrn, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, and Delaney Connell
November 22, 2024
Dancing to “Wobble” by VIC, junior Xia Nesbitt and sophomore Savannah Woodson sing along at the homecoming dance, themed “A Night Under the Sea,” on Sept. 21. 534 students attended.

[Photo] Undersea theme hooks attendees

Juliana Daugherty, Reporter
September 23, 2024
A student holds the Kenwood Mall gate open for a friend in the morning. The Laboratory Schools are implementing new security policies, including a new pre-screening policy for all visitors and providing after-hours Kenwood Mall access to parents.

[Photo] New security policies for visitors, parents take effect

Edward Park, Health & Wellness Editor
September 16, 2024
As the graduation ceremony comes to an end, members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps with joy.

[Photo] After reminiscing with fond memories, Class of 2024 graduates in Rockefeller Chapel

Edward Park and Kabir Joshi
June 6, 2024
During a lab period, junior Xander Maxcy works on an AT Chemistry lab activity A Student Council survey found that most respondents prefer lab periods for science classes.

[Photo] New schedule receives mostly positive student feedback

Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2024
Liucija and Allen Ambrosini, who have taught theater at U-High for a combined 74 years, will retire this June. Regarding retirement, Mr. Ambrosini said, “We just can’t wait.”

[Photo] The final curtain call: Theater teachers Allen and Liucija Ambrosini retire after long era at Lab

May 21, 2024
RAISING THE BAR. Austin Siu performs a deadlift, raising the weight-loaded barbell off the ground from a standing position before straightening his back to complete the lift.

[Photo] Uplifting: Sophomore Austin Siu finds passion for powerlifting

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2024
Laughter and music fill the encampment during the night of April 30. Three days into the encampment, the demonstrators were still going strong, with morale high and the mission on their minds. To pass the time through the night, protesters danced around a maypole and listened to a DJ performance.

[Photo] UChicago pro-Palestine encampment faces opposition yet stands with goals

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
May 3, 2024
Embracing the warm weather and clear skies, ninth grader Bryce Poston gazes up at the sky in awe during the eclipse. “It was a pretty cool experience being so close to a full eclipse,” Bryce said, “and I’m glad the school gave us the chance to go out and view it.”

Eclipse excitement: Lab community gathers to celebrate unique celestial event

Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, and Bryce Light
April 10, 2024
María Hinojosa's time at U-High shaped her into the journalist she is and developed a through line of humanity in her perspective, allowing her to connect with the people she writes about.

[Photo] A voice for shared humanity: Journalist alumna carries on U-High ideals of empathy

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
March 29, 2024
Seniors Luca Todorov and Adam Syverson play a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to win each other's bead necklaces in the grade-wide contest.

[Photo] U-High seniors go head to head in Rock, Paper, Scissors competition

Juliana Daugherty, Reporter
March 26, 2024
Flying through the air, junior Noah Runesha attempts to make a lay-up against a defender from Elgin Academy at a game on Dec. 5. The boys basketball team ended the season at the regional semifinals against Wendell Phillips High School on Feb. 21.

[Photo] Gallery: Winter sports in review

Zara Siddique, Light Dohrn, and Milo Platz-Walker
March 5, 2024
Isaac Berrueta interacts with students during his history class. Mr. Berrueta uses a variety of perspectives to his classrooms so that his students gain a deeper understanding of topics.

[Photo] Isaac Berrueta brings passion, diverse perspectives to class

Neha Dhawan, Reporter
March 4, 2024
As the first to perform at Art in the Dark, ninth grader Josiah Sklarsky led with a karaoke performance of a few rap songs. Students could perform in front of the Art in the Dark crowd by signing up in advance or during the open mic. “I listen to music every day, like 70 hours a week or something crazy like that,” Josiah said. “I’m a big music person, so any opportunity I get to share that is very nice for me.”

[Photo] ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, and Skye Freeman
February 29, 2024
At U-High, crocs are a popular shoe choice for many students. Although Crocs was founded in 2002, the shoes have recently started to trend among people in Gen Z.

[Photo] Students wear crocs for comfort, creativity

Sohana Schneider, Reporter
February 23, 2024
For many teenagers, water bottles and tumblers double as ways to stay hydrated throughout the day and trendy accessories to carry.

[Photo] Hydration or expression? Water bottles help students hydrate — and stay stylish

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
PERFECT PITCH. Seeing Kayin Bradford in the halls, you wouldn’t know that under the varsity basketball jersey, behind the headphones and on the bike, Kayin is a Bel Canto star who shines in the selective choir and on the court.

[Photo] Hidden Harmony

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
January 22, 2024
The Lab community experienced two school closure days in the last week: for expected snow on Jan. 12 and for extreme cold on Jan. 16.

[Photo] School closures for snow and cold prompt mix of relaxation, inconvenience

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
The U-high Athlete Council had its first meeting on Jan 4. The council is composed of the varsity captains for each sport and is a way for athletes to voice opinions and concerns to the faculty.

[Photo] Athlete Council aims to involve student opinions

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
January 10, 2024
To explore the biological diversity of Puerto Rico and trace its history, 17 U-High students and three teachers will venture to the island June 17-26, 2024.

[Photo] Students and teachers to experience Puerto Rico in June 2024

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
October 12, 2023
A group of students dance together in the Sherry Lansing Theater during homecoming on Sept. 23. The theme, "A Night Out in Paris," was celebrated through both Student Council's decoration efforts and outfits worn by students.

[Photo] U-High celebrates community spirit in annual Homecoming assembly

Taariq Ahmed and Mia Lipson
September 25, 2023
Michael Ewing looks out at the crowd as he walks through Rockefeller Chapel beside his classmates as the ceremony concludes.

[Photo] 161 seniors graduate as the Lab community honors the Class of 2023 at Rockefeller Chapel

Mia Lipson, News Editor
June 8, 2023
Seniors Yaseen Qureshi and Myra Malkic eat ice cream on top of the photo wall, which was organized by Student Council so that seniors could commemorate their time at Lab.

[Photo] Prom brings about nostalgia, provides end-of-year celebration

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2023
Senior Ava Wilczak, co-leader of Lab's Eye-to-Eye chapter, strives to create community for students with learning differences.

[Photo] Through creating community, senior advocates for learning differences at school and national level

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
Two students examine a piece on display at the senior show in the Corvus Gallery. The show will run until May 13 and is a display of many types of art.

[Photo] Corvus Gallery exhibit celebrates senior artists

Edward Park, reporter
April 26, 2023
SITE SEEING. Students explore architectural sites throughout Greece during the world language department-sponsored spring break trip to Greece. Numerous problems arose for the group when trying to return to Chicago after a national strike of Greek air traffic controllers. Still, some students say, it was a fun and unforgettable experience.

[Photo] Spring break trip to Greece ends with chaotic travel

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
March 31, 2023
Science Olympiad is an academically rigorous club where students with interests in a variety of scientific topics can express their passion for science through build events and experiments.

[Photo] Audio: After pandemic hiatus, students can again earn lifeguard certification through P.E.

David Santiago, Reporter
March 27, 2023
After placing first in the March 3 Harper College regional, The Illinois Science Olympiad team will advance to state.

[Photo] Science Olympiad team to advance to state

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
March 7, 2023
Senior Xavier Nesbitt was named an ISL Player of the year for the second year in a row. Xavier and senior Ben King were selected for the all-conference team.

[Photo] Nesbitt named ISL Player of the Year; others receive all-conference honors

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Harper Foods, a convenience store located on 57th street, is one of many Hyde Park small businesses maintaining meaningful interactions with their customers despite the gentrification of larger chain businesses.

[Photo] Small businesses maintain customer base despite Hyde Park gentrification

William Tan, Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2023
REAL OR ROBOT? With its fluent, human-like writing, the AI language model ChatGPT has made it easier for students to skip steps in the writing process by producing an essay on demand. However, there are potential positive applications for the new technology.

[Photo] Helpful or Harmful? Community debates proper usage of AI writing software

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
January 18, 2023
Some students appreciate how the new schedule standardizes start and end times with the lower and middle school, while others say the later end will make them reschedule extracurriculars.

[Photo] Students react with mix of optimism and frustration to schedule changes

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
January 6, 2023
Two Science Olympiad team members work on a tennis ball launcher for the Neuqua Valley High School Invitational.

[Photo] Students should strive to balance lifestyle on a small and large scale

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Bang Energy, Celsius, Alani Nu Energy, Red Bull and Monster are examples of popular energy drinks. Frequent consumption of these drinks can result in high blood pressure, irritability and caffeine addiction.

[Photo] Energy drinks provide alternate caffeine intake

December 10, 2022
Sophomore Wendell He trick-or-treats down 56th Street while dressed up as the protagonist of "Tian Guan Ci Fu," a Chinese novel. Wendell went with a group of friends and described the experience as very fun.

[Photo] Hallo-work: Trick or treating less popular as students age

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
The Midway has become a finalist for the Pacemaker award for the 15th time in its history. 

[Photo] U-High Midway named finalist in national award for fifth time in six years

Xander Feigenbaum, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Newly elected ninth grade class president Sahana Agarwal addresses her classmates during student council election speeches on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Class of 2026 elects Student Council officers

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2022
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