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Krishita Dutta

Krishita Dutta, City Life Co-Editor

Krishita (Kia) Dutta joined the Midway as a freshman during the 2019-20 school year and is a member of the Class of 2023. She is the city life co-editor. Her favorite part of being a reporter for the Midway is all the amazing people at U-High she gets to know through interviews and the connections she's built. In addition to writing for the Midway, Kia spends her time outside of school working for the America India Foundation and co-managing her organization Empowerteen. In her free time, she loves to paint, journal and explore the city of Chicago.

Awards:

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

All content by Krishita Dutta
An exterior safety ambassador spending their shift at their post.

Pandemic changes interactions between exterior safety ambassadors, Lab community

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

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

March 12, 2021
Gun violence deaths in Chicago nearly doubled in 2020.

Gun control: complicated issue for students, Americans

February 16, 2021

Many arguments in favor of, against gun control

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

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

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

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

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 year's topic on water resource protections.

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

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

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

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

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

October 5, 2020
Students anticipate social interaction after self-quarantine

Students anticipate social interaction after self-quarantine

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

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

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

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

Parents should respect student privacy to build trust

April 15, 2020
National Emergency Library provides controversial service

National Emergency Library provides controversial service

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

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

Applications open for the summer Internship for Civic Engagement

February 28, 2020
Continuum Exhibit to explore consciousness

Continuum Exhibit to explore consciousness

February 5, 2020
There is still time to submit to Artsfest

There is still time to submit to Artsfest

January 10, 2020
Faculty attend tap dancing lessons

Faculty attend tap dancing lessons

October 23, 2019
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