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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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Jaya Alenghat

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter

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URBAN ROUTE. From Buckingham Fountain to Grant Park to Michigan Avenue, the NASCAR Chicago drivers will make their way through a track that will include views of Lake Michigan and several other Chicago attractions. The front straightaway and pit road will be housed on South Columbus Drive, running along a two-block stretch that will take the race past Buckingham Fountain.

Pulling up downtown: NASCAR hits Windy City

Haley Maharry, Light Dohrn, Jaya Alenghat, Edward Park, Skye Freeman, Niall Danahey, Kabir Joshi, and David Santiago
May 30, 2023
Summer street races bring more inconvenience than excitement

Summer street races bring more inconvenience than excitement

Jaya Alenghat and Edward Park
May 30, 2023
Last year, two current sixth graders started a petition to fly the Progress Pride flag in the Blaine courtyard. The tradition will continue this year, and the flag will be raised for the month of June.

For second year, pride flag to fly in Blaine Courtyard

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 19, 2023
The app Flora - Green Focus by AppFinca Inc. has a 4.7 star rating on the Apple app store and more than 2,000,000 users. This productivity app can be a great way to keep U-High students motivated and organized when studying for finals.

Productivity app ‘Flora – Green Focus’ helps with educational motivation

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 17, 2023
LabArts is back to full-scale since 2019. LabArts is going on from May 8 to May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and displays student artwork from across the Lab community. 

LabArts comes back full-scale, presents student artwork

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 9, 2023
Dalin Dohrn working on a piece of artwork that was exhibited in the show. Dalin was one of multiple students who displayed art at the at the Bridgeport Art Center and was also awarded a college scholarship for her work.

Student artists recognized by Illinois High School Art Exhibition, artwork displayed

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 4, 2023
FASTING MONTH. Instead of eating during lunch, senior Yaseen Qureshi works on his computer at Muslim Students’ Association on April 14 in C121. Since March 22, students observing Ramadan have been fasting from dawn until dusk which has caused difficulties for student athletes. “I definitely make sure that I have enough to eat in the morning to be able to go through practice,” Yaseen said.

Muslim student athletes navigate fasting during Ramadan while maintaining physical endurance

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
April 27, 2023
The U-High Jazz Band traveled to New Orleans from April 13-16, experiencing the musical culture of the city, sometimes even performing themselves.

Jazz Band attends New Orleans music festival

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
April 26, 2023
The Cache Money 8096 robot (center) works with their alliance to attempt a triple balance on the charging station during the second playoffs/eliminations match at the Wisconsin regional.

Robotics team performs well at two regional competitions

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
March 30, 2023
English teacher Sari Hernández instructs seniors Kariani Rojas and Juan Chaides during class. Since starting at U-High in 2016, Ms. Hernández has provided a safe space, particularly for Latinx students.

In finding community, English teacher provides comfort for Latinx students

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
March 24, 2023
U-High students practice bhangra through Zoom.

Audio: Through bhangra lessons, students explore culture while having fun

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Lab should combat U-High’s lack of racial diversity by considering race a more significant factor in admissions.

Race should play a bigger role in Lab’s admission process

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
March 21, 2023
Student journalists in states not protected by a student press law must gain free press rights in order to promote social change.

Student free press laws are necessary for a healthy student community

Jaya Alenghat, Niall Danahey, Light Dohrn, Haley Maharry, and Edward Park
February 22, 2023
SUPER BOWL SNACKS: A variety of sweet, spicy, sour or savory snacks are perfect to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12.

Super snacks: Enjoy a variety of flavors while watching the NFL (or the Rihanna concert)

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
February 10, 2023
To identify mental health and illness among peers, students can apply by Feb. 16 to a teen mental health training program run by the Learning and Counseling department.

Teen mental health training program accepting student applications

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
February 8, 2023
TIME CRUNCH: With only five minutes to get to their next class, it is common for students to pack up their supplies while a teacher is still talking.

Packing problem: Despite teacher annoyance, students pack up early

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
January 5, 2023

Vox pop.

Jaya Alenghat and Haley Maharry
December 7, 2022
Is it really the most wonderful time of year?

Is it really the most wonderful time of year?

Jaya Alenghat, Krishita Dutta, Haley Maharry, Erich Raumann, and Téa Tamburo
December 7, 2022
A new student club, part of the Junior State of America organization, allows students to debate about political issues from their own personal perspectives.

New club provides space for students to voice political opinions

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
October 25, 2022
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