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Journalist Ethel Payne was a voice for Black Americans in a predominantly white news landscape but was buried in an unmarked grave. Using a GoFundMe campaign, travel historian Tammy Gibson hopes to purchase a headstone for Ms. Payne.

Historian fundraises to honor trailblazing Black journalist

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
November 8, 2021
Organizers hold up the “Columbus Day Parade” sign at the corner of State Street and Wacker Boulevard at the beginning of the parade route on Monday, Oct. 11. The organizers were preceded by a marching band.

Parade watchers express differing views on Columbus and holiday

Téa Tamburo and Audrey Matei
October 19, 2021
Veteran marathon runner Shauna Anderson decided this year to come volunteer on the course and cheer on runners. She passed out water and orange juice to tired athletes.

Lab community members run marathon, cheer from sidelines

Erich Raumann, Reporter
October 18, 2021
Open House Chicago allows the public to explore and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Chicagos most architecturally interesting buildings.

Explore new areas of the city with Open House Chicago

Amy Ren, Reporter
October 14, 2021
“Cover the Grid” by Outpost Office is the Biennials installment in Bell Park. It features art and functioning sculpture installations to create a vibrant community space.

2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial repurposes city spaces

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
October 13, 2021
Barbara Kruger’s art exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago is filled with oversized instillations of text-heavy graphics, photography and visuals. Visitors can walk through the room to observe the surrounding art, composed primarily of contrasting shades of gray and red.

Barbara Kruger’s art invites society to reflect

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
October 6, 2021
Onlookers at the Barack Obama Presidential Centers ceremonial groundbreaking that took place on Sept. 28 loudly argue about President Obamas impact, including the environmental affect of the centers construction.

Obama Center faces continued controversy as construction begins

Lucia Kouri, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2021
Hyde Parks Love Fridge is located at the Augustana Lutheran Church on 55th and Woodlawn. The fridge is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for drop-offs and pick-ups.

The Love Fridge addresses food insecurity through mutual-aid

Anathea Carrigan, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
For many Lab students, the lakefront is an iconic location to meet friends, play and relax on the century old limestone blocks lining the shore.

Erosion and Repairs: Chicago’s old lakefront is disappearing

Erich Raumann, Reporter
June 2, 2021
Steel Puerto Rican flags stand at each end of a portion of Division street called Paseo Boricua, which translates to Puerto Rican promenade.

Puerto Rican culture, pride rich in Humboldt Park

Caroline Hohner, Features Editor
May 28, 2021
Many students have ventured outdoors to pursue hobbies during the pandemic. Chicagos Navy Pier offers a scenic outdoor space for friends and family to gather.

Students find time to pursue outdoor hobbies during pandemic

Samuel Beck, Reporter
May 20, 2021
Members of the CYSO rehearse in a pod in order to socially distance. Each pods consist of 18 to 37 masked musicians rehearsing for seventy five minutes at a time.

Back in action: CYSO resumes live rehearsals after enduring a long year

Louis Auxenfans, Reporter
May 16, 2021
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