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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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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
Citing a 1967 university report on political statements, known as the Kalven report, the University of Chicago banned land acknowledgment statements recognizing Indigenous peoples.

University bars land acknowledgement statements

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
October 24, 2023
Science teacher Sharon Housinger chats with her son, 9th grader Thomas Housinger, in the science office. Teachers at U-High who double as the parents of students face a unique set of challenges and inspirations in both parenting and teaching.

Parent-Teacher: U-High faculty navigate two worlds, roles

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
October 23, 2023
This year, new technology has been added to multiple classrooms across the historic campus, and teachers are happy with how the new additions have contributed to their classroom environments.

With new technology, teachers experience ease, accessibility

Haley Maharry, Reporter
October 10, 2023
High school welcomes 10 new faculty

High school welcomes 10 new faculty

Taariq Ahmed and Clare McRoberts
September 6, 2023
CARING COMMUNITIES. Phillip Matsikas (who insisted on being photographed from the back), Loretta Palmer and Michael Moses will retire at the end of the year after decades of facilitating welcoming communities.

Other cherished faces will retire

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
May 26, 2023
After 21 years of interactive P.E. teaching, Debbie Ribbens will retire. She plans to continue her active and energetic lifestyle.

Ribbens inspired with energetic teaching

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
Paul Horton will retire after over two decades of prioritizing authentic learning for his students. During retirement, Mr. Horton plans to explore and continue new interests, and travel more.

Horton plans to continue hobbies, travel

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Since receiving a Lab P.E. teacher position as her first job ever in 1980, Ms. Greene has treasured the opportunity to watch students grow and help them along the way.

Greene cherished kids for 42 years

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 23, 2023
In his 25 years at Lab, music teacher Brad Brickner has impacted the music curriculum greatly, and touched the lives of many students.

At Lab, Brickner found sanctuary to be authentic

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
May 22, 2023
ANYTHING BUT ROTTEN. For decades, theater teachers and married couple Mrs. and Mr. Ambrosini work together to execute show after show.

Love that Lasts: U-High theater teachers married for over 50 years flawlessly execute show after show

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 15, 2023
BIG SMILES. Service learning coordinator Katie Clendenning laughs as she talks with Nash McKeague, a sophomore, to answer questions regarding his community service experience in her classroom April 14. She has a calendly page where students can schedule meetings with her easily. “The conversation was very helpful,” Nash said, “and I was able to clarify some things that I needed to know.”

With her love for community service, Katie Clendenning inspires students

Edward Park, Reporter
May 12, 2023
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