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After a busy year, the staff with take a break from publishing over the summer.
Midway will be taking a break during the summer
HATS OFF. After turning his tassel to the right side, Henry Auxenfans throws his mortarboard into the air, surrounded by jubilant classmates. Henry was one of 157 students to receive their diplomas during graduation, which lasted from 2-4 p.m. on June 12.
Class of 2025 recognizes 157 graduates in Rockefeller Chapel
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
Seniors Simon Lane, Krish Khanna, Paola Almeda and Juliana Walker take a photo with Athletics Director Juliana Zavala. They were the four William "Doc" Monilaw Medalists at the awards assembly on June 4.
Awards assembly honors student excellence, helps conclude school year
Director of Schools Tori Jueds, who has worked for Lab for four years, announced her departure from Lab on July 1. Her departure was announced via email on June 4.
Director of Schools Tori Jueds to leave July 1; search for interim will begin
Four students, including sophomore Suna Choi Hortacsu, junior Cruise Lickerman, junior Kai Gregorski and ninth grader Axel Lintz, won awards at the Midwest Chinese Speech Contest.
4 students win awards at Midwest Chinese Speech Contest
After the senior night soccer game, senior Arhan Ganapathi promposed to fellow senior Isolde Wedemeyer. This year's prom will be held on June 7, at Ovation on 2324 W. Fulton St.
Gatsby-themed prom to be held June 7
During the 2024 Labstock, Josiah Sklarsky, who is now a sophomore, performs before an audience. Labstock this year will take place on June 6.
Signup for Labstock opens; performers to be selected for June 6 celebration
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
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
Addicted to the Algorithm
Addicted to the Algorithm
10 x 10: Midway 100
10 x 10: Midway 100
New cell phone policy needs revisions
New cell phone policy needs revisions
Sports Editor Caroline Skelly argues that while it is important to prioritize wellbeing, mental health days can cause missed work to pile up, creating more stress.
Mental health days can add stress in unexpected ways
News Editor Declan Smith argues that cursive shouldn't be confined to textbooks, but rather, taught as an artistic skill.
Teach cursive as artistic skill rather than a textbook chore
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 high school experience fun.
Lab is losing what makes it fun
Sophomore Laurel Farmer fixes her hair in the bathroom mirror. A growing number of students dye their hair to express their identity, present themselves and set themselves apart. 
Through colored hair, students find unique ways to express their identities
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
Rather than buying new merchandise, U-High students choose vintage college apparel for its authenticity, history and retro style.
Worn-in and well-loved: Students embrace vintage college apparel
La Tiendita is a free store in the Washington Park neighborhood that provides clothes, household items and other goods to its shoppers. It is managed by admissions office associate Arcelia Guerrero.
Charity La Tiendita provides aid, support to those in need
Private Stories are a a feature on Snapchat often used by teenagers to document funny moments in their lives and share updates with friends — all with the ability to control how public or private they want these stories to be.
Students turn to Snapchat private stories for real talk, connection
With a new phone policy coming next year, students and faculty were conflicted about its effectiveness.
Vox pop: What makes Farmers markets worth the effort?
Eden Place Farms was founded as an answer to the longstanding food desert in Fuller Park. Farmers markets like the 61st Street Farmers Market help urban farms maintain constant flows of income.
From farm to market
Say “Ah.” Dr. Kat Asbury prepares to take a cat's temperature at one of the bimonthly pop-up clinics run by Hyde Park Cats. These pop-up clinics are held in the houses of Hyde Park volunteers, and allow for fosterers to bring their fosters in for necessary vaccinations, blood tests and wellness checks without incurring the costs of a regular vet visit. “Not everybody knows what to do when they see an animal in distress, and it’s good to get the word out so people know we’re a good resource,” Fran Spaltro, a frequent volunteer for this organization, said.
Comforting Cats: Nonprofit shelters, rescues local felines
Typing carefully as she works on her homework, ninth grader Maeve Krewatch gazes at her screen while sitting in a booth at Te’amo, a popular bubble tea shop that many U-High students enjoy visiting. Maeve is one of many students who enjoys this bubble tea shop as a fun place to study and hang out. “It’s close by, so it’s easy to hang out with friends there after school,” she said. “Overall the atmosphere is really nice.”
Te’amo offers welcoming space for students
Food al Fresco
Food al Fresco
“Shatter Me” is a young adult dystopian-romance series well-known for its compelling writing style, originally published in 2011 — although new books continue to be written.
‘Shatter me’ offers engaging style but leaves dystopian world underdeveloped
Award-winning musical, "Next to Normal," is an expertly executed exploration of mental health issues, specifically bipolar disorder. The musical is available to stream on PBS until June 30 as part of their "Great Performances" series.
Musical ‘Next to Normal’ effectively explores the realities of mental health
“Drop,” a new movie released on April 11, presents its audience with a frightening new reality of AirDrop technology.
‘Drop’ presents generic characters, introspective themes
Tate McRae’s album “So Close to What” was released on Feb. 21. Along with her electronic club beats, the album showcases her impressive range and lyricism with her songs going from topics of betrayal and heartache to love, showing the full variety of what growing up as a young woman is like.
Using pop beats, Tate McRae shows bittersweet realities of growing up in ‘So Close to What’
2002 musical “Kimberly Akimbo” examines themes of adolescence and mortality through the life of Kimberly Levaco, a teenage girl with a degenerative disease. The musical is coming to Chicago’s CIBC Theater June 10-22.
Death, disease & teens: Award-winning musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ tells about living urgently
Lunging for the ball, sophomore Arjun Sawhney rallies during a boys tennis match against Brooks College Prep High School on May 2. Arjun and his doubles partner Krish Khanna got second place at state in doubles
Boys tennis wrap up: team wins state
Junior Ty Quiles competes in the high jump event at the ISL championship at Lake Forest Academy.
Track and field wrap up: both teams win sectionals, individual wins at state
Preparing to release the ball, senior Ben Troutman pitches during the team's senior night game against North Shore Country Day School on May 16.
Baseball wrap up: team loss at postseason tournament
Junior co-captain Devyn Moubayed prepares to shoot the ball during a varsity soccer match against St. Laurence on April 3. The Maroons tied 2-2.
Girls soccer season wrap up: Loss at super-sectional final
Sophomore Rachel Hu plays water polo.
Club sports overcome challenges to find success
Although marketed as healthy, experts claim that Vitamin Water contains just as much sugar as a regular soda and includes unnecessary nutrients. “Teens don't need that, adults don't need that. Plain old filtered water is fine. No one is dying of vitamin malnutrition around here,” Dr. Lisa Oldson said.
Help or Hurt: Vitamin Water boosts sugar intake despite healthy claims
The results of 2024 Wellness Survey show that Lab has an overall wellness score of 87, in comparison to the national average of 85. Scores overall have increased in some areas such as enjoyment, while remaining stagnant or worsening in other areas.
Wellness survey shows progress, overall mixed results
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
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
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
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
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
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U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Jaya Alenghat

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief

Jaya Alenghat is a member of the Class of 2025 and is an editor-in-chief for the U-High Midway. She joined the Midway as a sophomore in the 2022-23 school year and previously served as an assistant editor and the city life editor. Outside of school, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her friends, family and dog.

Awards:

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Design of the Year: Newspaper Page/Spread — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Olin Nafziger, Chloë Alexander, Mia Lipson) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Chloë Alexander, Clare McRoberts, Skye Freeman) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, sports feature, Coaching with care: Tyrone Mason

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, sports commentary, A new White Sox stadium would be beneficial but nonessential

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, sports feature, Muslim student athletes navigate fasting during Ramadan while maintaining physical endurance

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Chloë Alexander, Clare McRoberts, Olin Nafziger), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option

2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, sports news story: excellent

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, sports features, “Muslim student athletes navigate fasting during Ramadan while maintaining physical endurance”

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Excellent, news writing

All content by Jaya Alenghat
Financial uncertainty arises from tariff policies, pause

Financial uncertainty arises from tariff policies, pause

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2025
Senior Alex Giles, a varsity soccer and basketball player, smiles as she works through a resistance band stretch after school in the fitness center. The exercise improves ankle mobility, preventing injuries during sports.

U-High athletes rely on recovery routines for injury prevention, wellness

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Jaya Alenghat argues that the college process, while stressful offers alot of self insight for students.

College applications offer much needed clarity and direction

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos announced the start of a review into the “current practices, programs, and policies” at the Laboratory Schools in a Feb. 24 email.

UChicago launches review of Lab frameworks, operations

Taariq Ahmed and Jaya Alenghat
February 25, 2025
Expert: TikTok programmed to keep you scrolling

Expert: TikTok programmed to keep you scrolling

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2025
An attendee drives a Kia car simulation at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Feb.8-17. The auto show included other interactive elements for visitors, such as electric test tracks and ride-alongs.

Chicago Auto Show immerses, engages attendees

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

Campuses closed on Feb. 12 due to severe weather

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2025
Many U-High sports teams offers various preseason activities, and the pressure on student athletes to attend these varies depending on the sports team and the athlete's motivation.

Audio: Preseason team activities bring opportunity, added pressure

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
FOOD FITNESS FOCUS. Rising obesity rates among younger people reveal the important role of an equal balance of nutrition, exercise and mindful lifestyle. Hidden ingredients, like the fructose found in corn syrup, in a wide range of common foods may be fueling the increase in obesity rates and the downfall of public health.

The real weight of obesity

Jaya Alenghat and Kabir Joshi
January 22, 2025
new state flag placard (2)

[Photo] Flag Forward

Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement Editor
January 14, 2025
10 x 10: Midway 100

10 x 10: Midway 100

Jaya Alenghat, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
December 19, 2024
1: Midway moments

1: Midway moments

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2024
Ninth grader Zain Zaidi and senior Raza Zaidi finalize the design for the Aeros Racing pit display in advance of the Formula 1 in Schools world finals in Saudi Arabia. The team placed 13th overall with the 10th fastest car in the competition Nov. 21-26.

Representing U.S., F1 in Schools team places 13th in world

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2024
From the fan-favorite dishes of mac and cheese and fried chicken to cornbread and candied yams, different traditional African American foods lined the long table on one side of C116. BSA catered the mac and cheese and collard greens from Lab’s food vendor, HandCut Foods, and the rest was catered from Harold’s Chicken.

Gallery: Cuisine, culture and community thrive at Black Students’ Association’s annual Blacksgiving event

Jaya Alenghat and Eli Raikhel
November 16, 2024
Seniors captains Noah Hoereth and Juliana Walker stand in Upper Kovler, representing their roles as leaders on the soccer, volleyball and basketball varsity teams.

Senior captains Noah Hoereth and Juliana Walker balance overlapping sports, college applications

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Ninth grader Shivan Shachdev reacts to a game during a Finance Club meeting. While some clubs are not experiencing major challenges, others are facing difficulties maintaining attendance.

Record number of clubs brings strain

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2024
Voters of younger generations will have a major impact on the results of the upcoming presidential election. Some key topics to young voters include climate change, student loan debt and gun violence.

Young voters have crucial role in election

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
Pop culture word play

Pop culture word play

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
With new year, Midway promises to bring in new voices

With new year, Midway promises to bring in new voices

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, and Clare McRoberts
September 9, 2024
Ray Han and Sophie Li prepare their boat for a sailing practice last Spring. Clubs and departments are addressing changes and adapting in light of new, smaller budget cuts.

Lab adapts to reality of tighter budget

Taariq Ahmed, Jaya Alenghat, and Clare McRoberts
September 5, 2024
Kamala Harris addresses the crowd saying, “Thank you, thank you” as chanting continues.

DNC Day 4 Summary: Harris embraces historical nomination, charts a ‘new way forward’

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2024
DNC updates

DNC updates

Taariq Ahmed, Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
August 19, 2024
After a busy year, the staff with take a break from publishing over the summer.

Midway will be taking a break over the summer

Chloë Alexander, Jaya Alenghat, and Clare McRoberts
June 7, 2024
Junior Krish Khanna hits the tennis ball in his match against Latin School of Chicago on May 8.

Boys tennis season wrap up: Team wins state

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 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.

Uplifting: Sophomore Austin Siu finds passion for powerlifting

Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2024
On May 6, Director of Schools Tori Jueds sent out an email to the community announcing cuts that will eliminate sports teams, an academic program and staff positions. Many students were disappointed and some were confused.

Budget cuts eliminate German program, squash, sailing, 9 staff positions; U-High students stricken with emotions

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, and Clare McRoberts
May 7, 2024
University of Chicago police officers hold a barricade on the Ellis Avenue entrance to the Main Quad on the morning of May 7 after police shut down the eight-day pro-Palestinian encampment on the Main Quad.

After 8 days, UChicago pro-Palestine encampment removed on morning of May 7

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Olin Nafziger
May 7, 2024
On May 2, the fourth day of the encampment, a demonstrator stands in front of a group of police waving a Palestinian flag. On Monday, April 29, UChicago United for Palestine launched an encampment on the University of Chicago’s Main Quad to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The encampment and pro-Palestinian protests continued for days.

UChicago pro-Palestine encampment faces opposition yet stands with goals

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
May 3, 2024
Lisa Tao was elected all-school president for the 2024-25 school year.

Tao, Carter to lead 2024-25 Student Council

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
April 26, 2024
Ancestry.com is an online DNA testing website where students can find information about their genetic backgrounds. Those who have tried it out say the experience was both surprising and fulfilling.

Discovering our roots: Using online DNA testing services, students unearth heritage

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
April 26, 2024
The annual senior exhibit in the Corvus Gallery is running from through May 3.

Senior exhibit, through U-High’s art program, exhibits Lab’s artists’ excellence

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
April 15, 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
Rolling the dice

Rolling the dice

Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, Jaya Alenghat, and Kabir Joshi
April 5, 2024
On March 28, from 5-8 p.m., the University of Chicago is celebrating the The Living Legacy of Ida B. Wells in the Logan Center Performance Hall.

UChicago events to honor living legacy of Ida B. Wells

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
March 27, 2024
On March 16, a large crowd watches the Chicago Plumbers Union dye the Chicago river green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, an annual tradition since 1962.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations attract immense crowds to Chicago

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
March 18, 2024
City Life Editor Jaya Alenghat argues that while a new White Sox stadium would be beneficial for Chicago, city officials should be responsible when using taxpayer dollars on a nonessential project.

A new White Sox stadium would be beneficial but nonessential

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 29, 2024
CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY. Local tennis coach Tyron Mason interacts with the Kenwood community as he coaches. He builds relationships with his students along with the neighborhood, becoming a well-known figure in the area.

Coaching with care: Tyrone Mason

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 20, 2024
The Midway asked students to comment on how they feel about the cicada emergence this summer.

Vox Pop: reality dating shows

Chloë Alexander and Jaya Alenghat
February 13, 2024
Delayed migrant evictions settle concern, uncertain future

Delayed migrant evictions settle concern, uncertain future

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 7, 2024
A student works on one of the many puzzles in the high school library, which offer an opportunity for students and faculty to take a break from work and engage in a fun, hands-on activity. 

Community puzzles offer chance to rewind, disperse energy

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 6, 2024
PFAS, cancer-prone chemicals, are in many of the products people use daily, and once consumed, they last “forever.”

Constant danger: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose grave harm

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
January 24, 2024
The thrilling fantasy-romance novel "Fourth Wing" brings readers into a dystopian world of dragons, war and romance. A mature, female led "How to Train Your Dragon."

‘Fourth Wing’ brings readers to the world of dragons and romance

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
January 15, 2024
Counselor Teddy Stripling, organizer of the student-faculty games, leans over to pick up a ball at the beginning of the yarn ball dodgeball game. Along with fine arts teacher Aaron Arreguin, Mr. Stripling was one of the last two adults in the game before the students eliminated all, winning the game after two and a half minutes of chaos and action.

Student-faculty games cultivate school spirit, community bonding

Taariq Ahmed and Jaya Alenghat
November 17, 2023
Artist Shani Crowe, former Lab artist-in-residence, shares her current art endeavors and the inspiration for her work.

Q&A: Former artist-in-residence shares work, muses

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2023
The U-High cross country team ended its season at the IHSA state competition Nov. 4 in Detweiller Park.

Girls and boys cross country ends season with individual, group recognition

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 8, 2023
The volleyball team ended its 2023 season with an 18-13 record after competing in the IHSA sectional semifinals at Southland College Prep on Oct. 30, where Kankakee’s Bishop McNamara High School beat the Maroons 2-0.

Volleyball season ends at sectional semifinals

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 7, 2023
The U-High Debate team has displayed strong results at recent competitions and has earned individual and group recognition.

Debate team performs well at recent conferences

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 7, 2023
Eric Heath, associate vice president for safety and security, presents to students, faculty, and parents during the safety and security webinar.

In webinar, university addresses campus security, encourages safety resources

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
October 26, 2023
At the Blood Donation Center at the University of Chicago, a worker prepares snacks for future donors. The center is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round.

Life blood: Combination of factors leaves nation short of blood donors

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
October 11, 2023
The Laboratory Schools are instating new security regulations for volunteers at the school, including background checks and reporter training.

New safety measures implemented for volunteers

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
October 6, 2023
Aiden Yu, the newly elected ninth grade class president, addresses his classmates during his election speech on Sept. 28 in Griffin Auditorium.

Class of 2027 elects student representatives

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
September 29, 2023
After an injury, senior Mahin Schneider was able to recover just in time for his last U-High soccer season.

Mahin Schneider brings spirit back to soccer field after injury

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 18, 2023
When tennis players advocate for themselves or question a play, they should be should be shown support instead of criticism.

Self-advocacy in tennis should be supported, not criticized

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 14, 2023
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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