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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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After an injury, senior Mahin Schneider was able to recover just in time for his last U-High soccer season.

Mahin Schneider brings spirit back to soccer field after injury

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 18, 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
Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law Erwin Chemerinsky speakes to students and faculty at a Maroon Mentor lunch hosted by the Maroon Key Society on May 19.

From debate team to law school dean, Chemerinsky lives Lab’s values

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
May 24, 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
Senior Ava Wilczak, co-leader of Labs Eye-to-Eye chapter, strives to create community for students with learning differences.

Through creating community, senior advocates for learning differences at school and national level

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
TUMBLING TWINS: High up on the rings, senior Akshay Puri engages in a difficult routine at gymnastics practice. He and his twin brother, Kavan Puri, are accomplished student athletes who find strength in family.

Balancing Act: A brotherly bond drives twin gymnasts Akshay and Kavan Puri to success

William Tan, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
LEADING LADY. Junior Lena Valenti has a leading role in the upcoming spring musical, while also taking on several additional roles. Her passion for different aspects of theater stems from her drive to connect.

Drama Queen: Lena Valenti fueled toward future in theater by social connection

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2023
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