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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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Krishita Dutta

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor

Krishita Dutta is a member of the Class of 2023 and serves as opinion editor, coordinating the Midway’s staff editorials and other opinion pieces. She began journalism as a ninth grader in the 2019-20 school year. Her favorite part of being on Midway staff is the people she's met through interviews and within the team, and how reporting has expanded her knowledge of both U-High and the world outside. Outside of the Midway, Krishita spends most of her time reading philosophical novels and exploring the city of Chicago.

 

Awards:

2022 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, St. Louis convention: Superior, commentary writing

2020 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Virtual: Excellent, editorial writing

All content by Krishita Dutta
Stereotypes of the South Side

Stereotypes of the South Side

Peter Cox, Krishita Dutta, Erich Raumann, Amy Ren, Ethan Swinger, Téa Tamburo, and Ainsley Williams
May 4, 2023

Boundaries of South Side viewed as subjective

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
May 4, 2023
As the location of our formative years U-High has a responsibility to guide and educate students on the perils of substance abuse. This issue remains pervasive, suggesting that we must rethink our approach to tackling it.

High schools must rethink approach to preventing substance abuse

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
April 28, 2023
Ooh Wee! It Is!, a Chicago-based chain restaurant providing soul food with a twist, is opening up a third location in Hyde Park on April 16.

Oooh Wee! It Is! provides unique twist on classic dishes

Krishita Dutta, Opinions Editor
April 7, 2023
A student watches one of Taylor Swifts instagram posts.

Audio: How we treat women in power — it’s not just Taylor Swift who faces sexism

Krishita Dutta and Clare McRoberts
March 8, 2023
Stipping the AP curriculum for African American studies has detrimental effects, and the College Board should reevaluate its decision.

The College Board should preserve AP African American history curriculum

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
March 3, 2023
TRAVEL FRENZY. More than 50 students in total will travel to Taiwan, Paris and La Rochelle or Greece for spring break exchange trips.

Spring break exchange trips offer cultural immersion

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2023
People celebrate desi culture in a space with both desi and non-desi identifying families. Recently, the community has seen an increase in participation at events.

Desi community gains visibility among school cultural groups

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2023
Junior Haley Sturgill approaches the goal during a futsal match in Lower Kovler Gymnasium on Jan. 18. This year’s season now includes the girls soccer players and eighth grade players.

Futsal expands; now coed grades 8-12

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2023
Colleen Hoovers novels have achieved praise and popularity on social media. However, Ugly Love depicts a toxic relationship in an overly-romanticized way.

Colleen Hoover novel romanticizes toxic relationships

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
December 12, 2022

Christmas season keeps creeping closer

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
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
Students followed the Nov. 8 midterm elections anxiously, leading to a wide variety of reactions in the U-High community.

Political implications of state, national elections worry students

Krishita Dutta and Ethan Swinger
November 14, 2022
A smaller band group performs for Lower School students parading in their Halloween costumes. On October 28, the high school band performed in the ESH Halloween parade, the first time since 2019.

Band returns to perform at traditional Halloween parade for youngest Lab students

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2022
Carefully measuring the distance, senior Ethan Kucera lines up his putt at the Harborside International Golf Course. After recovering from back surgery, Ethan spent the summer training his swing with a healed body while breaking personal records. Ethan returned to the golf team performing well in tournaments.

Never stop swinging: Ethan Kucera returns from back surgery a stronger golfer

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2022
The HBO documentary, The Janes, provides an emotional outlook on the necessity of abortion rights.

‘The Janes’ shows need for abortion rights at fitting time

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
October 24, 2022
Lab teacher honors father with exhibit

Lab teacher honors father with exhibit

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
September 28, 2022
Chicago shops offer variety of iced treats to enjoy in the summer

Chicago shops offer variety of iced treats to enjoy in the summer

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Oriental Tea

May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Ava’s Italian Ice

May 26, 2022
P.E. teacher Scott Budeselich reaches for the ball as sophomore Myles Cobb reaches to dunk the basketball in the basket.

Gallery: Students take on faculty in community-building games

Krishita Dutta and Audrey Park
May 13, 2022
Paintings hang on the walls. New art rotates through the gallery often.

Hidden gem of Hyde Park provides space for South Side to connect through appreciation of art, music

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
May 12, 2022
Released on Sept. 17, 2007 Ye Wests third studio album is entitled Graduation. Among other awards, it won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Audio: Despite controversies, Ye West teaches persistence, confidence

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
May 5, 2022
Alex Fogel leads the Coming Out and Identity workshop during Social Justice Week.

Social Justice Week committee hosts interactive, discussion-based workshops

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
April 15, 2022
The U-High Midway received the Silver Crown Award in the hybrid category from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

U-High journalism programs receive national recognition

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
March 23, 2022
Junior Blake Dunkley applies a cream to his face. Many male students utilize skin care routines, but they find that products are not marketed well toward a male audience.

It’s OK to moisturize: Guys seek to rethink skin care

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
March 10, 2022
Ninth graders Xander Maxcy and Chip Moehrke shape clay in the pottery wheel throwing workshop.

Photos: Artfest 2022 captured image by image

Krishita Dutta, Amon Gray, Chloe Ma, and Ethan Swinger
February 25, 2022
The Theater department is holding auditions March 1-4 for the newly announced spring musical production.

[Photo] Theater opens auditions for spring musical ‘Seussical’

February 25, 2022
Through telling the story of a father devoted to helping his daughters, King Richard captivates its viewers with a powerful variety of depicted moments.

‘King Richard’ captivates viewers with variety of depicted moments

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
January 28, 2022
Since there will be no classes Feb. 4, COVID-19 testing will be available Feb. 3.

End of semester schedule alters COVID-19 testing

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
January 27, 2022
The prom committee is selling maroon sweatshirts with a “UH” in large, white letters across the center to fundraise for prom.

To fundraise for prom, committee sells sweatshirts

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
January 26, 2022
Dance Troupe has gone through vast changes in its 2021-22 season, resulting in more members, lifted team spirit and an increase in opportunities to grow as dancers.

Size and spirit: Dance Troupe invigorated in new year

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
December 9, 2021
SET boards submission box located in Sherry Lansing theater.

SET board seeks student submissions for next theater production

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
November 18, 2021
History teacher Christy Gerst, English teacher Christine Himmelfarb, science teacher Zachary Hund and math teacher Julia Maguire were awarded the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award.

Four U-High teachers honored by UChicago

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
November 3, 2021
Students realize they are well-equipped to adjust to academic changes and are able to finish work despite unusual circumstances.

School year made students realize their resilience in face of adversity

Noa Appelbaum, Clare O'Connor, Colin Leslie, and Krishita Dutta
June 3, 2021
Senior Tierney Cunningham picks up her mortar board cap, tassel, gown and sign at Gordon Parks entrance for graduation on June 10. This year, the Class of 2021’s graduation ceremony will take place on Jackman Field at 2:30 p.m.

Class of 2021 graduation to take place June 10 on Jackman Field

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
May 21, 2021
Ever wonder where you food comes from? Netflix documentary Seaspiracy defines the dangers we pose to the oceans.

Netflix documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ uncovers secrets of the seafood industry

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor
April 19, 2021
Create, connect, console: Teens find comfort in music

Create, connect, console: Teens find comfort in music

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor
April 18, 2021
An exterior safety ambassador spending their shift at their post.

Pandemic changes interactions between exterior safety ambassadors, Lab community

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
April 13, 2021
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox begin their seasons April 1 and 2 respectively. While the Sox will start away from home, the Cubs were the first team to hold fans through the allowed 20% capacity at Wrigley Field.

White Sox, Cubs fans eager for new season of baseball

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
April 2, 2021
Disabling this feature is harmful to businesses and other individuals who rely on organic sharing of posts, writes city life co-editor Krishita Dutta.

Instagram should continue to allow users to reshare posts on stories

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor
March 12, 2021
Gun violence deaths in Chicago nearly doubled in 2020.

Gun control: complicated issue for students, Americans

Krishita Dutta, Nicky Edwards-Levin, and Berk Oto
February 16, 2021

Many arguments in favor of, against gun control

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor
February 16, 2021
We need to work to replace the spot second- and third-wave feminism holds in our society by adapting intersectional feminism in our activism, as these types of feminism are not enough to advocate for total gender equity, writes City Life co-editor Kia Dutta.

Intersectional feminism should replace second and third-wave feminism

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor
February 12, 2021
A dragon is painted in vibrant colors on a building in Gage Park, representing just one of many murals in the area.

Gage Park Latinx Council creates space for residents to be their authentic selves

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
February 8, 2021
Despite the original intent to help students dealing with issues in distance learning, most students avoid taking the pass or fail option for their courses.

Students avoid pass or fail option after considering motivation, college applications

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
December 17, 2020
The winter season is a perfect time to curl up with a good book. These are the Midways most recommended.

Midway recommends: 6 books

Adrianna Nehme, Ryan Clark, Krishita Dutta, Caroline Hohner, Caledonia Abbey, and Julian Ingersoll
December 11, 2020
A shopper walks along Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue past a sign for a Black Friday sale.

[Photo] Students, families shop online for Black Friday deals to stay safe

December 3, 2020
The junior varsity and novice debate teams end their competition season and work on preparing for next years topic on water resource protections.

Debate team competes at three tournaments, deals with challenges of virtual setting

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
December 1, 2020
Many teenagers view social media as an avenue for activism and leadership, despite the fact that it can often turn performative.

Social media empowers students to engage in activism

Krishita Dutta, Co-City Life Editor
November 3, 2020
To discuss how best to approach the aftermath of election day, students, administrators and faculty met and developed several opportunities for discussion.

To support students in days after election, committee organizes resources

Krishita Dutta, Co-City Life Editor
November 1, 2020
Spirit week will feature themed dress-up days and virtual festivities.

Dress-up days, school spirit events to make up spirit week activities

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
October 5, 2020
With students sitting and watching screens for extended periods of time, P.E. teacher Tom Piane believes fitness is more important now than ever — one reason students are required to spend some of their P.E. class period in a live workout on Zoom. 

To stay active, P.E. department requires live Zoom workouts

Krishita Dutta, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2020
Students anticipate social interaction after self-quarantine

Students anticipate social interaction after self-quarantine

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
June 3, 2020
U-High students anticipate stepping into a world after social distancing and what activities they will take part in.

First steps of freedom

Grace Holleb, Chloe Ma, and Krishita Dutta
June 3, 2020
Physical education teacher Diane Taylor posts video of herself working out her quadriceps. She does this to inspire her students to find unique ways to stay healthy at home.

P.E. department uses applications, YouTube videos to compensate for missing class

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
May 16, 2020
The Class of 2019 eats during prom last year at the Crystal Garden in Navy Pier.

Faced with uncertainty, prom planning committee plans scenarios

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
April 23, 2020
Parents should respect student privacy to build trust

Parents should respect student privacy to build trust

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
April 15, 2020
National Emergency Library provides controversial service

National Emergency Library provides controversial service

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
April 14, 2020
TikTok has become a common way for students to express themselves. Teens often report feeling freer to be themselves on the app.

Students integrate TikTok into daily routines

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
April 6, 2020
Applications open for the summer Internship for Civic Engagement

Applications open for the summer Internship for Civic Engagement

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Continuum Exhibit to explore consciousness

Continuum Exhibit to explore consciousness

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
February 5, 2020
There is still time to submit to Artsfest

There is still time to submit to Artsfest

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
January 10, 2020
Faculty attend tap dancing lessons

Faculty attend tap dancing lessons

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
October 23, 2019
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