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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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Patrice Graham

Patrice Graham, Photographer

Patrice Graham is a managing editor of photojournalism and a member of the Class of 2023. His favorite part of photojournalism is completing an assignment in a place he hasn’t been before. Outside of photojournalism, he enjoys reading, working on his portfolio and hanging out with friends.

Awards:

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit (with William Tan, Gabriel Issa, Matthew McGehee, Kaden Moubayed, Matt Petres), photo story, “Photo Gallery: Raw reactions”

2023 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo slideshow, second place

2023 Illinois All-State Journalism Team

2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, sports photo: superior

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Carter Chang, Gabriel Issa, Matthew McGehee, Chloe Ma, Matt Petres, Amy Ren, Elliott Taylor, Malcolm Taylor), Photo gallery: Focused Faces

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo story (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Carter Chang, Gabriel Issa, Meena Lee, Matthew McGehee, Chloe Ma, Matt Petres, Amy Ren, Elliott Taylor, Malcolm Taylor), Focused Faces

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, sports photo, Photo gallery: Focused Faces (main photo)

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Matt Petres), Video: Volunteers decorate South Side to spread holiday spirit

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei, Kaden Moubayed, Henry Benton, Matthew McGehee, Ishani Hariprasad, Sarah Abdelsalam), Photos: ArtsFest 2023

2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Photo slideshow, certificate of merit (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Malcolm Taylor, Matt Petres, Chloe Ma and Henry Benton), “Photo gallery: Faculty face off in Homecoming arm wrestling tournament”

All content by Patrice Graham
After crossing the finish line, sophomore Oliver Go catches his breath on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Raw Reactions

William Tan, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
ROWS OF RED. As part of her project, “Redefining Redlining,” artist Amanda Williams planted 100,000 tulip bulbs in Washington Park to represent 21 demolished buildings. The display exhibits the impacts of redlining on the South Side and beyond.

[Photo] Seeing Red: Flower display presents impact of Chicago redlining

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 1, 2023
Junior Jace Chen practices the discus throw. This season, Jace has been working alongside Field Coach Brandon Davis who began working with the track athletes in January.

[Photo] Field team expands with new coach

April 18, 2023
Junior Carter Chang, organizer of the mock meet, stands on the U-High outdoor track.

[Photo] Nonathletes can participate in mock meet to support community well-being, have fun

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2023
The frequent, green-lighted patrol cars found in and around campus are intended to make the community feel safer, but some don't feel that they have the intended effect.

[Photo] Audio: UChicago security contractors serve as bandage to solution in community

Peter Cox and Audrey Park
March 29, 2023
To pursue his passion for baseball, Sohrab Rezei has bucked the typical college pathway for U-High students.

[Photo] Audio: Slugging the curveball — Sohrab Rezaei takes uncommon path to college baseball

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Louis Auxenfans
March 24, 2023
Team CESMD_26, comprised of ninth graders Elsa Podzsus, Daniel Wu, Marie Hurley, Clara Blucher and Sophia Zheng, won the 2023 Hunt.

[Photo] Ninth-grade team CESMD_26 wins the Hunt

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
March 3, 2023
Chicago artist Amanda Williams, a 1992 U-High alumna, speaks at the ArtsFest Opening Ceremony on March 1. Centering her projects on the complex issues of race, Ms. Williams’ work is recognizable by its colorful appearance.

[Photo] Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei
March 3, 2023
A Chicago resident boards a CTA bus, many city residents who take public transportation are struggling with heating their homes this winter.

FUTURE OF FOOD. Across Chicago, empty lots and neighborhood spaces are being revitalized into urban farms. For those who believe in environmental conservation, urban agrictulture produces healthy and sustainable options.

[Photo] Urban farming catalyzes sustainability

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
March 3, 2023
Chicago’s brutal winter weather creates significant roadblocks for low-income households and communities the most.

[Photo] Chicago’s winter weather greatly impacts low-income residents

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2023
Students walk on the campus of Kenwood Academy, one of the schools that participated in the Chicago mayoral survey organized by the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

[Photo] Survey results prompt other schools to highlight mental health, school security issues

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
February 3, 2023
SLEEVE SECTION. Despite being 17 at the time, senior Michael Pan was able to legally get a sleeve tattoo at a parlor in Indiana with parental consent. He chose to get flowers on his arm in tribute to his uncle in China.

[Photo] Tattooed teens: Getting inkwork despite red tape

January 26, 2023
Maurice Neuman plays the cello during an orchestra concert on Dec. 15. Maurice will preform at the Illinois All-State Music Ensemble on Jan. 28 at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria.

[Photo] U-High students to perform at Illinois All-State Music Ensemble

Xander Feigenbaum, Reporter
January 25, 2023
After spending four years as the lead plaintiff in a federal discrimination lawsuit, senior Lorelei Deakin continues to advocate for disabled students.

[Photo] Accessibility advocate: Student reflects on fight for disability rights in published book

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
January 30, 2023
SWAPPING IDEAS. David Ren, a junior, tilts his phone to share a thought with junior Lincoln Richardson. Despite discussing controversial topics, Political Discourse Club leaders try to maintain a space where people can debate without fear of being censured for their ideas. David Ren is a student in Beginning Journalism and was not involved in reporting for this story.

[Photo] Club embraces conflict, conversation

William Tan, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
SLEEVE SECTION. Despite being 17 at the time, senior Michael Pan was able to legally get a sleeve tattoo at a parlor in Indiana with parental consent. He chose to get flowers on his arm in tribute to his uncle in China.

[Photo] Tattooed teens: Getting inkwork despite red tape

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
January 26, 2023
Senior Lorelei Deakin, a disability rights activist, holds up her published book, “Tomorrow Begins Now: Teen Heroes Who Faced Down Injustice.”

Video: Volunteers decorate South Side to spread holiday spirit

Matt Petres and Patrice Graham
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Light up the season with city’s holiday activities

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2022
DEDICATED DESIGNER: In a homemade outfit, Martin Oliver sews his own clothes. Martin acquired the material for the striped shirt from working on costume design and said the garment is one of his favorite pieces he has made recently. The purple velvet featured in his vest was made by cutting up a robe he got at a flea market. Martin said that making clothes has helped him grow confidence.

[Photo] Students sew for self-expression

Clare O’Connor, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022
Senior Maile Nacu throws a kick into the air. Maile trains in karate at the top level four to five times a week. She is a part of her family's Enso Karate school.

[Photo] Maile Nacu applies skills and values of karate to everyday life

Victoria Washington, Audience Engagement Manager
November 29, 2022
At the Apostolic Faith Church, a staff member stocks food products in preparation for the food pantry which will be held on Nov. 15-16.

[Photo] Helping hand: Bronzeville church gives back for Thanksgiving

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2022
A statement was released to Laboratory Schools Director Tori Jueds and U-High Principal Paul Beekmeyer by student members of five affinity clubs, demanding that they address hate speech at school and posted on social media.

[Photo] Identity groups demand community address hate speech

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
Senior Alex Lopez competes in IHSA Regionals Cross Country meet at Lincoln Park on Oct. 21.

[Photo] 2 cross country runners compete at state meet

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
November 14, 2022
Senior Corona Chen takes a swing during a match against Regina Dominican High School on September 15. Corona and two of her teammates qualified for the IHSA state championship.

[Photo] Girls tennis season wrap-up: team placed fifth at state

November 1, 2022
A customer enjoys his food at a table at Daisys Po’ Boy. The resturant, which opened this summer, is an homage to classic New Orleans sandwich cuisine.

[Photo] Restaurant offers upscale Gulf Coast food

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
October 25, 2022
Ninth grader Daniel Chang poses with his driver. He cannot compete on the team in his first year at U-High due to temporarily enrolling at Naperville North High School and their golf team after the school year started. Daniel was recently ranked third in Illinois for the Class of 2026 following recent tournaments.

[Photo] Golfer among top in state not allowed on team

September 28, 2022
Zara Baig, president of the Asian Students' Association, shouts at the top of her lungs in Café Lab to encourage students to sign up for ASA. Besides the annual club shopping fair in the cafeteria, clubs could also advertise themselves with a 30-second video during the assembly period.

[Photo] Club shopping changes outreach format

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
September 19, 2022
After two shootings in the same weak near the golf team's practices in Jackson Park, the team will now only practice at the Harborside International Golf Center.

[Photo] After two shootings near course, golf team practices relocated

Clare McRoberts, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Senior Edward Christensen performs “Praeludium and Allegro” on violin.

[Photo] 156 seniors graduate as ceremony returns to Rockefeller Chapel

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2022
William Tan, Louis Auxenfans and Serena Thomas have been recognized for their history documentary. Also, Dr. Cynthia Jurisson, second from left, earned the Illinois National History Day Governor's Award.

[Photo] Student history documentary will be showcased at Smithsonian

Amy Ren, Reporter
June 7, 2022
Senior Sid Shah advanced to the quarterfinals during this year's state competition.

[Photo] Boys tennis team places fifth in state championship

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
June 2, 2022
English department chair Mark Krewatch gives an award to junior Amy Ren.

[Photo] Event celebrating U-High writers returns after pandemic delays

Zara Siddique, Reporter
June 2, 2022
This year's Eunice McGuire contest will be open to all juniors and features a $1,880 scholarship prize.

[Photo] English department broadens scope of annual contest

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
May 23, 2022
Apps like Calm or Headspace can help people learn and practice meditation.

[Photo] Meditation apps help relieve pandemic stress

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
May 19, 2022
Spanish Teacher Kimberly Alligood lectures a class of students.

[Photo] New class gives opportunity for heritage speakers to learn Spanish

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
May 9, 2022
In a game against Jones College Prep on April 26, junior Sohrab Rezaei throws a pitch on University of Chicago’s J. Kyle Anderson Field.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Focused Faces

Chloe Ma and Amy Ren
May 12, 2022
Paintings hang on the walls. New art rotates through the gallery often.

[Photo] 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
BSA member Michael Ewing watches club president Tech Nix write on the whiteboard during one of the club's meetings.

[Photo] BSA evolves to become a club with shared identities, experiences

Audrey Matzke, Reporter
May 4, 2022
Envirothon coach Daniel Calleri speaks to members Akshay Badlani and Tyler Turek during practice.

[Photo] Envirothon team qualifies for state

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
April 29, 2022
Latin teacher Frances Spaltro receives applause at the Unsung Heroes brunch in Ida Noyes Hall on April 21.

[Photo] Unsung Heroes Award honors contributions of faculty, staff

Sophie Baker, Reporter
April 27, 2022
From left to right, juniors Sarah Abdelsalam, Noori Zaki, Samara Arain, Myra Malkić and Zaria Ahsan speak at a panel during the Muslim Students Association's Ramadan Ramp Up event April 7.

[Photo] Audio: Designated room offers students break from school struggles while fasting for Ramadan

Caroline Hohner, Features Editor
April 25, 2022
TASTING TRADITION. Areen Khan organizes prepared dinners at the end of the Ramadan Ramp Up event. The event, which took place on April 7, was hosted by MSA and featured student leaders of the club, who explained the significance of Ramadan in the Muslim faith and how it is practiced.

[Photo] Ramadan’s return: Observant students balance work and tradition

Anathea Carrigan, Managing Editor
April 11, 2022
In January, the College Board announced that starting in 2024, the SAT will undergo a series of changes, such as adopting a virtual format and allowing calculators for the entire math section.

[Photo] Lab community reacts to SAT changes

Lucia Kouri, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
Two students play the daily Wordle puzzle side-by-side. Wordle is a web app game that gives users six chances to guess a new five letter word everyday. The game’s competitive and collective nature has made it a smash-hit among U-High students and teachers.

[Photo] Wordle game makes word waves at U-High

Audrey Matei, Content Manager
February 9, 2022
A Hyde Park jerk staple, Uncle Joe's Jerk Grilled Chicken offers quality chicken at the cost of a long wait time.

[Photo] Don’t be a jerk, but consider some for takeout

Noa Appelbaum, Joaquin Figueroa, and Téa Tamburo
January 27, 2022
Students performed at the ILMEA District Festival, which took place Nov. 20.

[Photo] Students perform at ILMEA District Festival

Sahana Unni, Content Manager
December 17, 2021
During a meet at Gerald Ratner Athletic Center against Lake Forest Academy on Dec. 1, junior Austin Kim dives in for the Varsity 50 free. The swimming and diving team has their next meet on Dec. 29 for the Highland Park Invite.

[Photo] Winter sports return in full swing

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
December 15, 2021
SET board's submission box located in Sherry Lansing theater.

[Photo] SET board seeks student submissions for next theater production

Krishita Dutta, Arts Co-Editor
November 18, 2021
Members of the Soccer Viewing Club discuss their fantasy soccer drafts.

[Photo] Club provides relaxing space to watch, discuss soccer

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
November 2, 2021
The debate team participated virtually in the Iowa Caucus Oct. 29 and the University of Michigan Debate Tournament Nov. 4.

[Photo] Debate team succeeds despite virtual challenges

Audrey Park, Assistant Editor
October 18, 2021
The Model UN team had a strong showing during a training conference Oct. 2.

[Photo] Model UN team starts season strong

Louis Auxenfans, Assistant Editor
October 18, 2021
U-High’s first floor boys bathroom is decorated with items such as candles, flowers and books.

[Photo] Students decorate U-High’s first floor boys bathroom

Chloe Ma, Reporter
October 5, 2021
Students scroll through their “For You” pages: never-ending streams of videos curated by TikTok’s algorithm. While the algorithm can bring help members of a community or fanbase together, it can just as easily create isolated “echo chambers.”

[Photo] Split-Tok: Algorithm boxes students in “sides” of TikTok

Lucia Kouri, Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2021
During a faculty arm wrestling tournament at the homecoming assembly Sept. 23 on Jackman Field, Daniel Calleri and Daniel Bobo-Jones competed first. Photo by Andrew Burke-Stevenson.

Photo gallery: Faculty face off in Homecoming arm wrestling tournament

Malcolm Taylor, Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Matt Petres, Chloe Ma, Henry Benton, and Patrice Graham
September 24, 2021
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