PAGE 4 • ARTS PAGE 6 • IN DEPTH PAGE 10 • SPORTS Students explored In a country divided by U-High students are artistic passions during politics, conversations among the 3 million the summer. Roma among people who have people nationwide who Nayak had her dance different perspectives root for NFL players graduation, and Giacomo must happen to move and pretend to be team Glotzer toured Europe forward and understand owners as part of fantasy playing the cello. each other. football. University of Chicago Laboratory High School

1362 East 59th Street, Chicago,U-HIGH Illinois 60637 MIDWAY Volume 94, Number 2 OCTOBER 12, 2017 Artists will involve students in documentary by PRIYANKA SHRIJAY OPINION EDITOR “ Music is a vehicle for he Kistenbroker Family Art- bringing the American ist in Residence Program has Epic history, research and Tbrought artists to the Lab stories to every department Schools with the goal of furthering interaction between students and and school.” the arts. Kicking off the program — ALLISON MCGOURTY, are Allison McGourty and Ber- RESIDENT ARTIST nard McMahon, creators of an ac- claimed three-part BBC/PBS doc- umentary about the birth of the re- dors to bridge the gap between the cording industry, “American Epic.” project and the student body. Music department chair Roza- “They will bring the student lyn Torto wanted to bring Ms. Mc- voice to the forefront,” she said. Gourty and Mr. McMahon to Lab “The group will plan interactions after orchestra teacher Michelle and meetings between the Artists Miles saw and was fascinated by in Residence and Lab students.” the first part of the “American Ep- With the first installment of the ic” documentary, which is about program, Ms. McGourty hopes to the one-take recording machine use music to encourage learning which emerged during the roar- in all departments. ing ’20s. She said, “Music is a vehicle for Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMa- bringing the American Epic his- hon will be available to students tory, research and stories to every for a period of time during each department and school.” quarter of this school year. They The Artist in Residency Pro- will teach students about their gram’s first event, a music festival documentary and the history of in Gordon Parks Arts Hall, was led the recording industry. They will by Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMa- also be available to students if they MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD hon on Oct. 6. have any inquiries about the proj- HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC. Folk singer Pokey LaFarge preforms at the ‘American Epic’ inau- At the event, Mr. McMahon ect and their own possible involve- gurating event on Oct. 6 in Gordon Parks Arts Hall. “American Epic”artists Allison McGourty and drew a connection between Lab’s ment. The Kistenbroker Family Bernard McMahon hope to use music to teach students about the history of the recording industry. founder John Dewey’s philosophy Artist in Residence Program pro- and the “American Epic” teachings vided the perfect opportunity to sic department conversed with an exemplary way to inaugurate Ms. Heusing. about the recording industry. bring McGourty and McMahon to Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMahon the Artists in Residence program She said, “We hope that the pro- “Dewey also said that he consid- Lab, according to Ms. Torto. and the Lab administration and with a year-long project involving gram will offer new avenues for ered that art was one of the most Ms. Torto said that the Kisten- were able to launch the “American all grades. “learning by doing,” for Lab stu- powerful forms of communication broker Artist in Residence Pro- Epic” project as part of the Artist in The “American Epic” project’s dents, and enhance what is al- and that every person is an artist in gram developed at around the Residence Program. interactiveness is a considerable ready a dynamic arts program.” their way,” he said. “And I think the same time as the music depart- According to Cynthia Heusing of part of its appeal as the first install- Ms. McGourty emphasized in- people who made these very first ment’s “American Epic” endeavor. the Kistenbroker family, bringing ment of the Kistenbroker Artist in teractivity, noting that she is excit- electrical sound recordings em- Throughout the last year, the mu- in the “American Epic” team was Residency Program, according to ed to work with student ambassa- body that.” ‘DRACULA’ Director challenges community to find location for Dewey statue by LEAH EMANUEL ry Schools, the bust of John Dewey ARTS EDITOR should be seen by the school, Dr. Through collaboration, creativi- Abelmann said. ty and competition, students have “It is a symbolic way of saying the opportunity to help decide we should lean into our history where the bust of John Dewey will more to define our future,” he said. be positioned in the school. The bust of Dewey has been The Laboratory Schools’ val- housed in the English Department ues were formed by founder John near the desk of teacher Catie Dewey, a world-famous educa- Bell, who loves and is an expert on tional leader. Dewey. Teams must be composed of Dr. Abelmann said she has been faculty members from two differ- the protector and keeper of the ent schools (ESH, lower school, sculpture. middle school, high school), a stu- Dr. Bell is excited to work with a MIDWAY PHOTO BY dent and at least one member of director who is interested in John TALIA GOERGE-KARRON the University of Chicago commu- Dewey, and loves his approach LAB ROOTS. The bust has nity. of focusing on the history of the been in the English office, but Director Charlie Abelmann school. proposals for a new home are chose this composition to pro- “It’s a great image for the school mote collaboration across the with the deep and rich tradition due Oct. 20, Dewey’s birthday. schools. that we have,” she said. “We have “I want people in each school to roots that are very deep that we kind of change,” Dr. Bell said. be working together, I want to val- can learn to tap in new ways.” To be reminded of the rich his- ue student voice … and I want the Dr. Abelmann and Dr. Bell share tory and principles of the school, school to have a really strong con- a great appreciation for Dewey the sculpture will be given a new nection to the University,” he said. and recognize the strong values home where students will see it In an explanation no longer than with which he created the school. more regularly. MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD 300 words, each team will propose “I’m not sure how many schools “It’s a really beautiful piece of A BLOODY GOOD TIME. Freshmen Jasmine Tang and Orla an area in the school for the sculp- today are genuinely a laborato- art, and it’s a really important sym- Molloy rehearse a scene from “Dracula” as junior Campbell ture to be placed. ry for educational ideas with the bol of the school,” Dr. Abelmann Phalen watches. The gothic horror-drama, which was first All proposals must be sent to aim of changing the way we think said. released as a novel in 1897, will be performed as the school’s Dr. Abelmann and Student Coun- about society, the way we think Student Council together with fall production in the Sherry Lansing Theater Nov. 2-4. cil President Elizabeth Van Ha by about what’s right and what’s Dr. Abelmann and Dr. Bell will John Dewey’s birthday, Oct. 20. good, and how then to become the make a decision based on the pro- As the founder of the Laborato- kind of people that can enact that posals. THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 2 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Title IX coordinator here to protect students ing to the University of Chicago If Ms. Noel receives information Law against sex Policy on Harassment, Discrim- “ I am always — always — about something that might’ve Contact Information ination and Sexual Misconduct. excited to work with people. happened, she will respond in Phone: 773-834-4366 discrimination Sexual discrimination is based on Especially when they’re a supportive way, making sure Office: C134A sex, gender identity or sexual ori- going through a tough time, the needs of all involved are ad- inspires position entation. dressed. Title IX is a section of the Edu- to think of ways to help Upon receiving a formal com- E-mail: [email protected] by JACOB POSNER cation Amendments Act of 1972 support them.” plaint, however, she may open an FEATURES EDITOR prohibiting sex-based discrimina- — ELIZABETH NOEL, investigation. For the first time in its history, tion in any educational program TITLE IX COORDINATOR When dealing with formal com- sity, and a J.D. from Columbia Law Lab has established a position de- that receives federal funding. Be- plaints, Ms. Noel said she is “very School. voted to student wellness and gen- cause the University of Chicago re- concerned in ensuring that ev- Before coming to Lab, Ms. No- der-based protection. ceives federal funding, and Lab is a ward to the programming aspect eryone involved is supported and el was a resident tutor and Inves- The new wellness and Title IX part of the University of Chicago, it the most, she’s extensively trained treated fairly and equitably — and tigator for the Offices of Dispute coordinator, must comply with Title IX. in the other two areas, she said. that includes people directly in- Resolution at Harvard Universi- Elizabeth Noel A letter introducing Ms. Noel Ms. Noel said she is most excited volved in the conflict as well as any ty. While she enjoyed it, she said it — a lawyer with and the new position to Lab fam- about the programming aspect of witnesses, friends, family.” was time for her to use other parts a nursing back- ilies said she “will partner with the her job because it’s proactive. As a former pediatric cancer of her background — and because ground — is here learning and counseling teams, “It’s about what we can be doing nurse, Ms. Noel knows how the her husband had found work in to prevent sex- physical education department and should be doing to improve ripple effects of a crisis can affect Chicago. ual misconduct and athletic coaches, school nurs- ourselves as a community,” Ms. a community — witnesses and With her job at Lab, Ms. No- and discrimina- es, principals and students [to] de- Noel said. “And knowledge is pow- friends of the victim are also af- el now has the opportunity to do tion in advance velop age-appropriate curriculum, er, and I like empowering people.” fected. more of what she loves: educate as well as after Elizabeth resources and training for students Creating Title IX education as- She said she took the position and support the community. the fact. Noel about their health, rights, relation- semblies tailored to each grade at Lab because it allows her to use She has a message for the Sexual mis- ships, boundaries and actions.” has been one of Ms. Noel’s first all parts of her background as a U-High community: “I am always conduct ranges from “unwanted Ms. Noel said her responsi- projects. Along with a required ex- nurse-lawyer. After majoring in — always — excited to work with touching, persistent unwelcome bilities fall into three areas: pro- planation of Title IX, Ms. Noel will medical anthropology at Yale Uni- people. Especially when they’re comments, emails or pictures of gramming, supportive responses talk through Title IX-related situ- versity, Ms. Noel went on to earn a going through a tough time, to an insulting or degrading sexual and investigations of formal com- ations produced by student focus nursing degree from the School of think of ways to help support nature” to sexual assault, accord- plaints. While she’s looking for- groups, she said. Nursing at Johns Hopkins Univer- them.” CLUB NEWS Awards for debate captains Presidents of 13 new clubs share goals The Debate Team took part in the Trevian Invitational Oct. 7 at New Trier High School. No team advanced past preliminary rounds. New clubs focus on The team competed in the Mid America Cup at West Des Moines Valley in Iowa Sept. global political issues, 25-27, where debaters gained their first of the two required bids to the Tournament children’s rights — of Champions. Out of about 140 individual speakers, Michael Hellie was awarded a sec- and for the first time, ond place speaker award and Dheven Un- ni was awarded a sixth place speaker award. there is a club for Michael and Dheven as a team gained votes conservative students for the coaches’ poll, a list of the top 25 teams in the country. The team began the season with the Niles Global Issues Club Township Invitational Sept. 8, bringing Will host trips to the Chicago Council on home two speaker awards but failing to get Global Affairs and conduct livestreams. the bid for the Tournament of Champions. “At the Global Issues Club we are trying “It was not the performance that we to educate the lab community further on is- hoped for,” Michael said. “We worked pret- sues concerning the global community.” ty hard for the tournament and then it was a — GERSHON STEIN bit of a letdown.” During the competition, Michael was Children’s Rights and named seventh place speaker, and Dheven Education was awarded 16th place speaker of the 180 The club supports vulnerable children individual speakers at the competition. around the world of different ethnicities, — IVÁN BECK backgrounds and social classes that are in dire need of help. MUN hosts prep conference “We plan to work with several NGOs such MIDWAY PHOTO BY TERESA XIE On Sept. 23, U-High’s Model UN team as UNICEF, Children’s Rights and You and Freshmen Eliza Doss and Iris Xie listen to hosted its first conference of the year, which EXTRACURRICULAR EXCESS. was a huge success. The team will travel more to make a larger impact. We will fund- senior Elizabeth Van Ha talk about Social Justice Committee at the annual club raise and collect supplies for these organiza- to Vanderbilt University in Nashville next tions, hold discussions about the problems shopping event, where approximately 60 clubs set up in Café Lab Sept. 20 during weekend to compete in the first away con- children encounter globally and engage lunch to attract new members. ference. with students in different parts of the world. LabMUNC was a one-day conference that — ESHA MISHRA SCAN schools in Chicago to ultimately increase took place on Lab’s campus. Will protest issues affecting children the number of girls who choose to pursue The main goal of this conference was to through political advocacy. STEM in college.” get students ready for the bigger, more im- Coalition Z — ANANYA ASTHANA Coalition Z at Lab is a branch of a nation- “We really want to educate people about portant conferences in the future. al organization called Coalition Z. the importance of early childhood edu- — ABBY SLIMMON “Our goal is to amplify the voices of our cation and the huge number of kids and Miyazaki Club generation in politics on the issues we care moms who are dying overseas and how we The club is dedicated to watching Hayao Midway, U-Highlights gain about. Every week we do an action alert, can combat these issues.” Miyazaki movies. national awards such as calling our representatives in Con- — NATALIE GLICK “We’re not overly active in events and such, though we might have one to fund- The U-High Midway has recently earned gress. We also plan on hosting a voter regis- national recognition, and the U-Highlights tration drive and attending town halls or city UNICEF Club raiser to buy actual movies, as opposed to getting bad online versions.” yearbook also received a high rating from council meetings.” Will have fundraising events each quarter. national journalism associations. — OLIVIA CHENG — BASSEM NOGHNOGH “We will also try to do charity work and NSPA named 49 finalists for the 2016-17 La Cedille align ourselves with UNICEF and their ide- Sustainable Oceans Alliance Pacemaker Award, including the Midway. Of Will watch French movies and listen to als as much as possible.” those, 26 papers will be Pacemaker winners, — DANIA BAIG Will host events to clean lakefront beach- French movies. es. which will be announced at the National “My club’s goal is to speak French outside “The goal for my club this year is to ed- High School Journalism Convention in Dal- of a classroom-type environment.” U-High Conservatives las Nov. 16-19. “Our club is planning to invite conserva- ucate the next generation of leaders about — ZOE DERVIN problems that are just beginning to mani- The Midway also received an All-Amer- tive speakers to talk to those who are inter- ican rating, the highest rating in the NS- ested, and to hold events such as U-High fest in the ocean today.” Launch Club — NIKHIL PATEL PA student media critique service, and the Participants will come up with ideas for Free Speech Week, where we will show our U-Highlights yearbook received a First Class start-up companies. A program called MIT appreciation for our first amendment.” rating with two Marks of Distinction. — MICHELLE TKACHENKO-WEAVER Wildlife Conservation club Launch will provide materials for the club Will host fundraising events for climate Five Midway students received CSPA Gold throughout the year. Women in STEM change. Circle Awards for individual work, including “In our weekly meetings, we will help “As our climate suffers from climate Michael Rubin, first place, news page de- teams develop their start-ups by discuss- Will have a mentoring program with U sign; Natalie Glick, second place, cultural Chicago undergraduates, host speakers, change, every species in our world is now at ing the entrepreneurial process. The teams risk. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arc- feature; 2017 graduate Paige Fishman, sec- will also be paired with mentors who are al- networking socials and community service ond place, single spot news photo; Emma events at elementary schools. tic Tundra, our environment is experiencing so entrepreneurs.” a drastic change. It is our duty to do every- Trone, third place, feature page design; Ta- — JEREMY NG “Our goal is to see more female represen- lia Goerge-Karron, certificate of merit, page tation in higher-level math/science classes thing we can to help these species survive.” — JOANA ROSE one design. and in STEM extra curriculars across all high — GRACE ZHANG THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO NEWS • 3 Diversity changes direction EID DINNER under Abelmann leadership by EMMA TRONE “ Part of the issue is how we “Students in many ways, be- SPORTS EDITOR cause of the diversity of the stu- An administrative vacancy has keep supporting all these dent body, are having these diffi- prompted a discussion about who student groups, and how we cult conversations more than the should be responsible for diversi- build support for faculty faculty and staff,” he said. “Part of ty, equity and inclusion programs and staff on the issues the issue is how we keep support- at Lab. ing all these student groups, and Ken Garcia-Gonzalez depart- of diversity, equity and how we build support for faculty ed the role of director of diversi- inclusion, and how we build and staff on the issues of diversity, ty, equity and inclusion Sept. 1. a more coherent strategy equity and inclusion, and how we Lab Schools Director Charlie Abel- build a more coherent strategy for mann said he does not plan to ap- for the work that we can do the work that we can do in differ- point an interim director for the in different areas.” ent areas.” remainder of the school year. — CHARLIE ABELMANN, Faculty were encouraged to read However, the Parents’ Associ- DIRECTOR “Waking Up White,” a book by ation Diversity Committee will Debby Irving that explores white meet and discuss throughout fall Dr. Abelmann said having more privilege and to participate in dis- quarter how to delegate the re- than one individual working on di- cussion groups about the book sponsibilities this year as well as versity, equity and inclusion issues over the summer and into this plans for the following year. is also a consideration going for- school year. Dr. Abelmann cited “Part of that ward. these discussion groups as an ex- conversation will “We’re also trying to think about ample of how Lab can begin to in- be looking at the who else in the school might take tegrate diversity, equity and inclu- position that we more formal responsibility for sion measures with both students had and re-eval- working on diversity issues,” he and the faculty more effectively. uating what the said. “A core question that I have is: He said, “I’m interested in learn- job description Should there be someone in each ing more about our curriculum, is, and what it of the schools that as part of their I’m interested in understanding could be,” Dr. job also are doing work on diversi- more about what we can do with Abelmann said. ty, equity and inclusion?” professional development, I’m in- MIDWAY PHOTO BY AMANDA LEVITT “We’re rethink- Charlie In the interim, Dr. Abelmann terested in understanding more Abelmann EAT UP! Senior Camille Rehkemper, center, junior Eddie ing things with hopes to address some of the about how we can do a better job Rose and others select food from the potluck buffet at the the intent of hav- unique challenges that come with in terms out outreach related to re- ing a position next year, and ulti- a student body that is mostly peo- cruitment of faculty, so we can en- annual Eid dinner in Café Lab Oct. 5. Attendees enjoyed mately advertising that position in ple of color and a faculty that is sure that the applicant pools are henna tattoos and listened to lectures about aspects of Islam. the winter for next fall.” over three-quarters white. diverse.” NEWS IN BRIEF Students leave early that a key part of the club’s mission this year is to educate themselves from Homecoming on the current situations that ref- The Homecoming Dance ended ugees face. earlier than scheduled Oct. 7, with “During meetings, we are fo- concerned teachers and adminis- cusing on educating ourselves on tration stepping in to stop the mu- major refugee crises like Rohing- sic for the safety of students due to ya, South Sudan, Somalia and Syr- excessive jumping and moshing ia through research projects, dis- on the dance floor. cussions and a video series,” Oliv- The turnout at Homecoming ia said. “The goal is mainly to focus was the highest number at a dance on why we care — it’s not too hard in U-High history, but the atten- to go through the motions of chari- dance success was overshadowed ty work. If that giving doesn’t come by chaperones’ concern over stu- from a sense of humanity and dents’ dancing. equality, but rather a desire to look The superhero-themed dance good or selfless, are you really giv- also had some technology glitches, ing in the first place?” such as a malfunctioning micro- Students also came together to phone and the device that count- aid in disaster relief for the earth- ed the number of attending stu- quake and hurricane in Mexico. dents, which prevented Student “We created an online fundraiser Council from gauging the exact to contribute to Save the Children number of students who attended. in order to focus our efforts. Our “I was disappointed to see the group’s goal is to bring our school dance fade out early because it community together by fundrais- seemed like an unfitting end to ing $5,000 to support Save the Chil- a great week of spirit, hype and dren in order to focus our efforts,” sports,” Senior Class President Roshni Padhi, a junior, said. Ayaan Asthana said. “Attendance — KATERINA LOPEZ was at an all-time high, so it real- ly was a shame to see all that ener- MIDWAY PHOTO BY YANNI SIMMONS gy get lost in the confusion of the DENIM DUO. On the Tuesday of Spirit Week, Oct. 2, junior Abraham Zelchenko, dressed in a New computer science night.” denim jacket and denim shorts, stands with arms out wide facing junior Alex Stevanovich, who is teacher joins faculty Although the dance was in- dressed to match. From Oct. 2-6, students participated in Spirit Week to show school pride and Jonathan Ma is a new computer terrupted, traditional royalty ti- raise excitement for the Homecoming dance, which was Saturday night, Oct. 7, at Ida Noyes Hall. science teacher for the high school. tles were presented as planned. He will teach Introduction to Com- These titles included Nick Cheney Council planned Spirit Week for in student councils from 5th grade students. Noor said that the fresh- puter Science to freshmen, as well as freshman super-citizen, Gi- which students dressed in paja- to 8th grade, and has attended four men don’t always get a lot of say as Advanced Placement Computer gi Reece as freshman wonder-cit- mas on Monday, as twins on Tues- leadership work- in Student Council and plans to Science and Computer Architec- izen, Will Koenen as sophomore day, as superheroes on Wednes- shops. At the be- bring in new ideas for spirit week ture. super-citizen, Abby Slimmon as day, in grade-designated colors on ginning of his and plans to hold lock-ins for the “My goals for sophomore wonder-citizen, Whit- Thursday and in maroon on Fri- speech he said grade. Destiney had a lot of enthu- this year are for ney Merkle as junior super-cit- day. that the crowd siasm during her speech for new, the students to izen, Abigaël Thinakaran as ju- This dance was the first Home- was probably better and more parties. gain an appre- nior-wonder citizen, Hayward coming held at Ida Noyes since thinking “Who — MAX GARFINKEL ciation for com- Melton as senior super-citizen, 2014. is this kid?” but puter science, Helena Abney-McPeek as senior — KATERINA LOPEZ then he showed Clubs unite to respond and really enjoy wonder-citizen and finally, Camp- them his experi- it,” Mr. Ma said. bell Phalen as all school super-cit- Joshua ence and ideas, to international crises Freshman Student Mr. Ma taught izen and Nicole Horio as all school Ravichandran which won their School clubs are coming togeth- Jonathan chemistry and wonder-citizen. Council reps elected votes. er to respond to international cri- Ma biology for two “I was honestly really surprised On Sept. 26 the candidates gave Sara said, “Freshman year ses. years at Florida’s Miami Jackson because this was the first year I their speeches, and on Sept. 28 should be about our experiences Refugee Club and SCAN Club Senior High from 2014-16 before was nominated as a nominee and the Freshman Class chose their as a class, not our experiences at a started the school year by calling he came to Lab. actually won,” junior Abigaël Thi- Student Council members. Josh- desk.” Illinois’ two U.S. senators, Dick He said although he has need- nakaran said. “It was pretty great ua Ravichandran is the freshman She said that she wants to be an Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, ed to learn to teach slightly differ- receiving the cape and getting to president, Sara Thomas is vice advocate for the freshmen in the on Sept. 29 to protest a bill which ently than he is used to, to adjust wear it for the rest of the dance.” president, and Noor Asad and Student Council and give them a would reduce the number of ref- to computer science, he is excited In the week leading up to home- Destiney Williamson are Cultural voice. ugees allowed to enter the United Union representatives. States this year. to teach computer science at Lab. coming from Oct. 2-6, Student Noor and Destiney are also new — MAX GARFINKEL Joshua, a new student, has been Club President Olivia Issa said THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 4 • ARTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Strong, artistic passions demand dedication acomo rehearsed throughout the Summer allows spring, played at Orchestra Hall, home to the Chicago Symphony for new artistic Orchestra and had a kickoff con- cert at Millennium Park. His inten- opportunities sive practice was for an hour daily in addition to a weekly three-hour by PRIYANKA SHRIJAY rehearsal. OPINION EDITOR He said, “From muscle memo- Colorful dresses, graceful dance ry training exercises to intonation steps, tireless preparation. Mu- drills to composition research, sic-filled halls, hundreds of pages putting together a piece takes an of sheet music, months of rehears- almost ludicrous amount of time.” ing. It was through this dedication Roma put a great deal of effort and passion for their crafts that into preparing for her Visharad, dancer Roma Nayak and cellist Gi- and learned more than just danc- PHOTO PROVIDED BY GIACOMO GLOTZER acomo Glotzer immersed them- ing from her training. REHEARSALS FOR WORLD selves in the arts last summer. “It was a lot, just because I’ve STAGE. Senior Giacomo Glot- Last August, Roma, a junior, never been so committed to one zer plays with the Chicago capped off her six years of train- thing for so long,” she said. “It was Youth Symphony Orchestra ing in Kathak, an Indian classical a really good experience because dance form, with an extravagant, I learned how to deal with differ- in the Czech Reupublic this three-and-a-half-hour long grad- ent kinds of people and to work as summer. After months of re- uation performance. This perfor- a team. It showed me how to man- hearsing, he traveled to three mance, called a Visharad, enables age my time better and taught me European countries with the her to open a studio and teach in dedication.” orchestra. the future should she choose to. Giacomo’s tour reminded him of Giacomo, a senior, dedicated his and enriched his love for music. been an important part of my life summer to the arts as well, touring “The tour itself reaffirmed my for so long,” she said. central Europe with his orches- appreciation for classical music,” Post-tour, Giacomo has contin- tra. After 12 years of dedication to he said. “It was so nice to have ued playing in the Chicago Youth the cello, he had the experience all these strangers from literally Symphony Orchestra and is pur- of a lifetime playing in Budapest, around the world come listen to us suing a chamber recording project Prague and Belgrade throughout and there was a great mutual re- as an independent study in school. June. spect. We might have spoken a dif- Looking beyond high school, The preparation put into both ferent language yet the language of Giacomo plans to continue to play Roma’s Visharad and Giacomo’s music is universal.” his cello in college. tour was scrupulous. According to Roma, although “I am not entirely sure what role Roma rigorously practiced for a she would like to and is now cer- cello will play for me in college,” he year prior to her performance. tified to teach Kathak as a result said. “I am looking at dual degree PHOTO BY EGS CREATIONS PROVIDED BY ROMA NAYAK “Practice for this started the Au- of her dance graduation, she has programs as well as a potential mi- HARD WORK PAYS OFF. Junior Roma Nayak dances kathak, a gust before, so for the entire year, I not been able to teach because nor in music.” classical Indian dance, at her graduation performance this sum- went to class in Aurora every sin- she does not live near any studios. Giacomo looks back at his expe- mer. On her ankles she wears ghungroos, small metallic bells that gle Saturday for three hours,” she Still, she continues to perform rience with fondness. enahance the rhythmic aspects of the Indian dance. After six years said. “But once summer started, it and trusts that she will for years to “I loved every minute of it,” he of dedication, Roma participated in a three-and-a-half-hour long come. said. “I got to spend so much time was pretty much every single day performance, and now has the ability to teach or open a studio in for four hours.” “It’s probably always going to be with great people who all share the In preparation for his tour, Gi- a big part of my life just because it’s same love for music.” the future. Chicago art museum Alumna’s showcases U.S. history art show by MICHAEL RUBIN MANAGING EDITOR “ This exhibition is for Holding onto a barbed wire anyone to really dig deep opens in fence with four small hands, two into these questions of our children look outward toward free- contemporary moment, Lab gallery dom. In the background, a guard has angled his gun toward their and what lessons we need Amanda Williams, U-High Class backs, watching their every move to learn for our past in our of 1992, has a new show, “A Portrait from a sentry tower. These chil- country.” of the Artist as her Friends, which is located in the Corvus Gallery lo- dren, photographed by Ansel Ad- — MEGAN MORAN, cated on the first floor of Gordon ams in 1942, were uprooted from EDUCATION COORDINATOR their lives entirely and were placed Parks Arts Hall. in the Manzanar Incarceration for anyone to really dig deep into Ms. Williams recently had her Camp by the War Relocation Asso- these questions of our contempo- first solo show at the Museum of ciation. Their crime: having Japa- rary moment, and what lessons we Contemporary Art, which focuses nese ancestry. need to learn from our past in our on her most recent project, “Col- What does an American look country.” or(ed) Theory.” like? Who is welcome in this coun- The Alphawood Gallery part- Gina Alicea, Fine Arts Depart- try? What is every American’s du- nered with the Japanese Ameri- ment chair, said the committee ty in the face of racist government can Service Committee to produce of 12 that picked Ms. Williams to action? “Then They Came for Me,” high- show her art in the gallery. These and other important, pro- lighting the nearly century-long We thought the issues that her voking questions are posed by Al- context to Executive Order 9066 work addresses is timely, given phawood Gallery’s first original ex- through timelines, photographs what is occurring hibition, “Then They Came for Me: and the belongings of those affect- in America right PHOTO PROVDED BY THE ALPHAWOOD GALLERY now,” Ms. Alicea Incarceration of Japanese Ameri- ed by this governmental action. In the main room of the exhibi- cans during WWII and the Demise “What’s really heartwarming for THEN THEY CAME FOR ME. said. of Civil Liberties,” which debuted us as the organizers of this exhibi- tion, photographs are displayed depicting Japanese-American The artwork June 29 and continues through tion is to see the positive response families being transported from their homes to incarceration raises questions Nov. 19. from the Chicago Japanese-Amer- camps by the United States government. Many have tags on their about race and 75 years after Executive Or- ican community,” Ms. Moran said. clothing, a way for the U.S. government to track them. race relation- der 9066 was signed by Presi- “Then They Came for Me” ex- ships through dent Franklin Roosevelt, the Al- hibit organizers have worked to ing again both within the United the use of color, Amanda phawood Gallery has dedicated its allow for various underrepresent- States and elsewhere in the world. Alphawood Gallery and the new ex- Williams exhibition space to recounting a ed minority groups to visit the gal- “I think it’s really telling that Location: 2401 N. Halsted St. hibit is a contin- dark episode in United States his- lery space and reflect on their in- we’ve seen at least a couple of in- uation of the conversation about tory. This executive order, which dividual connections to the Jap- stances in mainstream media Hours: Monday-Tuesday: Closed color and what it represents. authorized the Secretary of War to anese-Americans affected bywhere conservatives pundits will Wednesday-Thursday.: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The installation is developed prescribe certain areas as military Executive Order 9066. talk about the Japanese-American Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. from questions she asked kinder- garteners: “What color are you?” zones, cleared the way for the in- With a sign that reads “Future internment camps as some sort of and “What color do you want to carceration of Japanese Americans Internment Camp by order of a justification for a Muslim regis- Admission: Free and is presented alongside various Donald J. Trump,” the exhibition try or a camp of wrapping up peo- be?” connections to the contemporary connects this crisis to our mod- ple of Muslim faith,” Ms. Moran Ms. Williams spoke at a high Public Tours: Wednesday, Saturday: American government within the ern-day struggle between minori- said. “I think it’s really up to all of school assembly on Oct. 12 as the 1 p.m. exhibition. ty groups and the United States us to stand up and say that’s not Plotkin/Rosenthal Alumni Speak- Thursday: 6:30 p.m. “This is absolutely for any Amer- government. OK. This should never be used as er. ican, really anyone, to contem- “Then They Came for Me” al- a precedent, this a shameful part She will also speak at an Alumni plate what it means to be an Amer- lows visitors to contemplate how of American history and there is so School Tours: To schedule a school Weekend event tomorrow at 3:30 ican,” Education Coordinator Me- the American people can pre- much we need to learn from our tour visit alphawoodgallery.org/visit/ p.m. in Gordon Parks Arts Hall. gan Moran said. “This exhibition is vent events like this from happen- past mistakes.” school-tour-request/ — NATALIE GLICK THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO OPINION • 5 Balance privacy, transparency Students should As the Midway sees it … expect a Title IX cusations are confirmed, neither side should have their private life education, not exposed to the public. The student body needs to un- personal details derstand the legal restrictions set by Title IX. It can be frustrating to ransparency. It has pervad- feel like major changes are hap- ed many student critiques pening with no student input, but Tof the administration, and it’s ultimately to protect Lab stu- there’s still a long way to go before dents. With that said, there are the school reaches an acceptable boundaries on what can be kept standard. The hiring of new Title secret. Legal mandates are not a IX coordinator Elizabeth Noel re- catch-all excuse to keep every ac- quires the student body to balance tion secret from the student body. our desire for transparency with If any change is made that affects ARTWORK BY MAYHER KAUR understanding of legally mandat- more people than just those in- ed confidentiality. volved in the incident, the stu- “ We can’t ask for intensely transparency. Our students value can’t ask for intensely personal de- Title IX has a lot of moving parts dents deserve to know. personal details, but it discussion and openness, and Ms. tails, but it should not be too much as a piece of national legislation, For instance, school-wide as- Noel should endeavor to serve as to ask that we are made aware if but one of the main themes is con- semblies addressing instances should not be too much not only an advocate for students there are issues our communi- fidentiality. It is legally mandated have been spun as nothing more to ask that we are made but also a conduit of information ty needs to resolve. It’s easy to get that Ms. Noel cannot tell students than another assembly in the past. aware if there are issues about the general issues in our caught up with maintaining Lab’s the details of any issue she needs We don’t need to know the entire- our community needs to school that need addressing, such image, but for the ideals of Title IX to resolve. Don’t forget that this is ty of the situation, but the fact that as specific education practices be- to be fulfilled we need a coordina- to protect you. A victim of sexu- there’s a real problem should be resolve.” ing implemented and what situa- tor who places students first, and al harassment has the right to say mentioned. It’s fair to withhold de- tions these are supposed to help lets us know what we’re being pro- they don’t want everyone know- tails and names to maintain priva- us avoid. In order for her work to tected from. ing, and someone who has been cy. It’s egregious to work entirely in Just as we must be understand- be effective, Ms. Noel must con- This editorial represents the accused should not be outed in secret, with no student ability to ing of the administration, they vey the problems to the students opinion of the Midway’s Editorial front of the school. Even after ac- advocate for a better path. need to understand our desire for and provide solutions. Again, we Board. Girls: You have the right to thrive in STEM subjects by SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN program, females should mental- Not only should women pre- guard and thus initially frozen to NEWS EDITOR ly prepare by planning how they pare for verbal aggression, but “ Whenever I would react. “You’re doing will react to male aggression while they should also prepare for sub- forcefully reply to his Considering his perspective, I that wrong.” males need to be made aware of tle physical aggression. Often my criticism, he would do not think he was aware that he “How could situations in which they may in- partner would say to me, “You was dominating over me, which you not have fig- advertently become the aggressor. didn’t do that right,” and then act surprised that his perpetuated his aggression. ured that out?” My default mindset prevented physically push me out of the way. comments had elicited such I expect that STEM teachers “Just give me me from responding forcefully to Thus, it was important for me to a reaction from me. I felt who use labs as part of their curric- the pipette. It’s my lab partner, Akshay’s, aggres- instinctively stand strong while I like he did not understand ulum will discuss with both males faster if I just do sive comments. When I formulat- was working so that he wasn’t able and females the unequal dynam- it.” ed a response in my mind, the first to push me as easily. This was a how some of his comments ic that often occurs in a laborato- These were the phrases that thought that came to me was, “be habit that took time and conscious were agressive, and that’s a ry, emphasizing to males how to I was often told by my male lab civil; be polite. Being rude will on- effort to form. problem.” respect their lab partner by hold- partner during my summer biol- ly make the situation worse.” Ci- While I eventually learned ing back on excessive criticism ogy program at the University of vility has been a reliable default how to fend off Akshay’s aggres- and staying out of their lab part- Chicago. Before entering the pro- in most social situations up un- sive comments, he never stopped of his comments were aggressive, ner’s personal space while empha- gram, I was unaware of how males til this point. However, if I polite- making them altogether. Whenev- and that’s a problem. sizing to females the importance can try and dominate in a labora- ly told Akshay “I’m pretty sure I’m er I would forcefully reply to his From my perspective, without of mental preparation for aggres- tory setting, and my naivety led doing it correctly,” he would con- criticism, he would act surprised prior awareness of the male to fe- sion and more importantly, con- me to be unprepared to stand up tinue to criticize my work whereas that his comments had elicited male dynamic in laboratory set- fidence. I believe females have the to my lab partner. if I forcefully said “it’s correct” he such a reaction from me. I felt like tings, my lab partner’s aggres- right to a confident start to their Before entering a STEM-based would stop. he did not understand how some sive comments left me caught off STEM careers. Let’s focus on reason for taking a knee, police brutality

by ABBY SLIMMON Overall, fans were saying that his ant that we make it our priority to publicize their message about po- MIDWAY REPORTER “ It is important that we actions were disrespectful to the deal with the original problem — lice brutality while on the field. Lately, one of make it our priority to United States, and one year later, that the police are treating peo- These football players are just the most dis- deal with the original President Trump agreed, criticiz- ple of color in this country poorly, using their platform to stand up cussed topics in ing the NFL by saying “Wouldn’t and it needs to end. This objective and fight for what they believe in. the United States problem — that the police you love to see one of these NFL is getting pushed into the shad- We need to stop debating whether has been NFL are treating people of color owners, when somebody disre- ows by the reaction of the pro- or not it is OK that they protest in players protest- in this country poorly, and spects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son tests, when the more serious issue front of millions of fans, but start ing during the it needs to end ... the more of a bitch off the field right now, is that racism is alive and well, and discussing and resolving the orig- national anthem. out, he’s fired. He’s fired.’” it shouldn’t be. inal reasons the protests are tak- We should focus serious issue is that racism As much as I think that NFL The issue of police brutality in ing place. By the First Amend- on the actual reason the players is alive and well, and it players should be allowed to prac- the United States has gotten big- ment, citizens of this country have are protesting — that their coun- shouldn’t be.” tice their First Amendment rights ger and bigger over the past five the right to peacefully protest. This try does not condemn deep-root- both on and off the field, I think years. There are constantly pro- right is exercised everyday across ed and inexcusable racism — rath- we shouldn’t be discussing the tests all across the country with ci- the country, and is one of the most er than just the fact they are pro- stand up to show pride for a flag in action of protesting but the rea- vilians chanting things like “Black common ways people get their testing. a country that oppresses people of son behind it. The headline of ev- Lives Matter”. The only way we are opinion out into the public. Pro- In September 2016, Colin color. He then took his protest to ery story is about whether or not going to make change is if people testing gives us the opportuni- Kaepernick, then a quarterback the next level by kneeling. Kaeper- they should be allowed to protest are brave and stand up for what ty to make our voices heard, and for the San Francisco 49ers, sat on nick took a knee to protest police but not why they are taking a stand they think is right. If citizens have without it many people, including the bench during the national an- brutality against African-Ameri- or how we are going to solve the is- the right to march on the streets myself, would feel like our voices them because he did not want to cans and other minorities. sue of police brutality. It is import- then NFL players should be able to don’t matter. U-HIGH MIDWAY Published 10 times during the school year EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*...... Dheven Unni, FEATURES EDITOR ...... Jacob Posner ARTISTS...... Neena Dhanoa, Amber Huo, ADVISERS ...... 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Priyanka Shrijay Abby Slimmon, Grace Zhang Copyright 2017, Journalism Students, Anna Schloerb, Sahar Siddiqui, dents, for students. University High School Yanni Simmons, Abigaël Thinakaran, Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois * Members of the Editorial Board Emerson Wright, Teresa Xie THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 6 • IN-DEPTH U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO IN-DEPTH • 7 n an age of division, racism and political Websites Itension, anger drowns out the conversation Expert urges discomfort for teens by NATALIE GLICK as convinced listen to others talk about their provide around politics. Difficult conversations DEPUTY EDITOR as they might “ I think schools should ideas. Listening to opposing views is be about the teach students to be critical “I think schools should teach resources critical to being part of a working rightness of thinkers about anything students to be critical thinkers need to happen between people with democracy, but one First Amend- their views, about anything that they are pre- that they are presented With recent events such as ment scholar says teens need to they might be sented with,” Professor Stone said, anti-Semitic graffiti, and open opposing views. What we need to do listen more. wrong.” with. It’s important for acknowledging limitations of edu- fire shooting victimizing Afri- Geoffrey Stone, a professor at In order to students to understand cation. “It’s important for students can-Americans at a church in the University of Chicago Law fully under- to understand that there are wide- Charleston, South Carolina, there is wake up, understand and move School, has spent much of his law stand where Geoffrey that there are widely ly disparate views about our soci- Stone disparate views about our are many ways to help. Here are re- career studying and promoting the other side ety in our nation.” sources to learn more and to take forward. It’s time to… freedom of speech, including on is coming society in our nation.” Professor Stone believes all gen- action fighting hate crimes. campuses. He especially promotes from, students — GEOFFREY STONE, erations must work on educating unpopular speech. have to look toward a variety of PROFESSOR themselves about opposite opin- Southern Poverty “I think it's important for cit- news outlets. According to Profes- ions. Law Center: izens of a democracy to open to sor Stone, the media tends not to “Part of the challenge for people Trump, and how could they pos- Educates and encourages people hearing ideas that [they] them- remain impartial anymore, due to in your generation in particular, to speak up. Their article “Ten Ways selves reject. If people are unwill- lack of government regulation. sibly have done that,’” Professor but for all of us, is to understand Stone said, “[then] it’s important to Fight Hate” deeply explains ing to do that, there would never Professor Stone said that Amer- that we are seeing a very distort- what hate is, how it spreads and have been a successful civil rights icans have split into groups based to understand that in the current ed version of the world if we oper- media environment you weren't how it escalates, so the reader can movement, there would never upon beliefs and how they per- ate carelessly and simply read on- fully understand different layers. have been a successful women's ceive facts. reading any of the stuff that they ly the things that agree with them, STOP were reading. You didn't hear the The SPLC gives examples of not rights movement, there would “It was never the case that every- which is what people now tend in- only small things supporters can never have been a successful gay body was on the same page, but things they were listening to.” creasingly to do,” Professor Stone In order to patch a divided do every day, such as report inci- rights movement,” Professor Stone there was a time when many more said. “That leads us to be much dents of vandalism, sign petitions said. people were aware of the same in- America, Professor Stone believes more self-confident about being educators and schools need to in- and call senators, but they also All of these movements, in their formation. But now there is this right, and leads us not to hear ar- help with explaining legal rights and roots, are defiant of the views of great division, and people get their crease their role in educating stu- guments on the other side. It leads and how to help stop hate. the average American at the time. information from widely different dents about the importance of free them to be much more intoler- Professor Stone said, “It’s import- sources. If you say, ‘I don't know speech. ant of other views, and that's not “Charlottesville: ant for people to understand that anybody who supported Donald Students need to be willing to where we should want to be.” Race and Terror”: This documentary by Vice News presents raw footage from the events that took place Aug. 11-12 LISTEN in Charlottesville, Virginia. Follow- Engaging with alternative opinions ing the white supremacists, a Vice reporter documents the protests Keep facilitation respectful Talk about current events: and records what each group has sk questions. “I think that any class and any teach- to say. This documentary educates L and unbiased: A isten to opposing “I want to let everybody be heard, so er that wants to, can and should have the viewers on both the alt-right and views. Become that there is a shared sense of mutuality space to have these conversations. Even if the counter-protesting left. comfortable with 1 and respect. They might not bring that in 4 they don’t specifically go along with what High schooler discovers the alt-right online American Civil feeling uncomfortable. the room. That’s something that the mod- they’re doing that day. Sometimes it’s real- Liberties Union: believes the politcal arena needs changes in immigration brought bly or not… Dialogue, or exchanging erator, the mediator, the facilitator, I have to bring and ly great to take a break and think about the larger world, Indiana teen says The ACLU lists and details im- to be widened. He does not sup- about by some of our Hebrew America’s a special case, be- “ Even if someone has views views and opinions, is you have to bring that mutuality and respect, and then especially today where students have so much access to portant issues of today, such as port President Trump’s recent for- friends in Congress that changed cause the only people that real- you don’t like, they’re still vital to think critically command everyone else to share it with each other.” things.” discussion could eign policy actions. He also be- the policies so most of the immi- ly have the rights to the land are about controversial — MR. DESHAZIER — MS. OWENS freedom of speech, immigrant’s lieves President Trump needs the grants were coming from Asia and traditionally the Native Ameri- human and they deserve issues. lives, women’s rights and LGBT happen with the respect you grant for Hard conversations rights. They have also defended alt-right in order to get re-elected. Africa rather than Europe, as had cans. The policy against the In- Allow all identities: Commonalities: been traditional… dians was very cruel. I am in full human rights and human start with planning and the free speech of groups like the listening, respect “I ask students to bare their souls some- KKK and neo-Nazis, and advocat- What did you think about In terms of white nationalism, I support of the Native Americans. dignity.” thoughtfulness, and they wouldn’t say American white na- Their interests should be looked matter in the scheme of times, and to think deeply about their “‘What can we agree on?’ Even if it’s ed in court for the rights of white Charlottesville? —"KYLE" by DHEVEN UNNI our world, according to identities, others’ identities, because it is one or two things that might seem broad, nationalists. They explain what EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Being a Civil War enthusiast– tionalism is feasible consider- after, their culture should be re- ing you have non-whites inte- spected with their land and lega- Pastor Julian DeShazier 2 a big part of the class. For most of my stu- 5 but if there are a couple thing that we can they are doing to defend each of The Midway contacted a mem- not saying I like war, just that I’ve grated into society for so long, cy. I don’t support colonialism at and AT African American dents — even if their parents don’t — they agree on, we can start there. That’s the be- these rights, and list resources to ber of the alt-right to ask about studied the War of Secession quite and they’re such a large percent- all. Every nation, race, people, cul- sion, and what that tells me is that History teacher Naadia identify as Americans, so it’s part of their story, which I ginning of a hard conversation: establishing shared val- learn more about them. They al- his views. “Kyle,” whose name has a bit–I do object to the process of age of the population. It would ture deserves its own territory and you’re comfortable in your world- Owens. think makes it that much more powerful.” ues, establishing a shared humanity among people.” so help by explaining one’s rights been changed to protect his pri- removing Confederate statues. It’s — MS. OWENS take so much blood to remove its own values to pass on to their view and don’t want to hear things Here are some — MR. DESHAZIER if visited by U.S. Immigration and vacy, is a high school student in a very nuanced issue, but I don’t these people, and I really don’t children. that conflict. I don’t do that. I don’t tips to create these Customs Enforcement, stopped by Indiana. After discovering the think history should be erased like want to. America has already em- stay in my alt-right bubble. I read conversations anywhere. the police and during protests. alt-right on a conspiracy theory that. If you want to put up statues Allow alternative ideas: Everyone’s opinion is biased braced its myth of working to- the New York Times, I read Jewish — COMPILED BY website, "Kyle" asked for more in- of both sides, that’s fine as long as If there’s anything you about something: Anti-Defamation League: gether. I say fine, let the United newspapers… TALIA GOERGE-KARRON formation and was directed to fur- everybody is represented. The fu- could say to a “What I notice more is working at “Everybody’s opinion is controversial A nonprofit organization, ADL States remain like that. If you want What I don’t agree with is all ther documentaries and websites ture will be better if we remem- predominantly liberal a place like Lab, and at my last school to somebody or offensive to somebody. supports Jewish people and fights to stay, it’s fine as long as you’re the dehumanization. I see it all that he says shaped his perception ber history and learn from it than the time, whether it’s my side or 3 where people identify themselves as 6 When people have different opinions the against anti-Semitism. The web- on board with the American cul- school, what would it be? of the world. if we try to erase it and pretend it pretty liberal, is that I tend to get a lot of best way for me to facilitate is to try to let site has a brief but informative ar- ture. If you’re going to disrespect I have a bunch of things I want yours. People say it’s always okay While he believes the term is a wasn’t there. ‘groupthink.’ So, I tend to be the person that says the in- those opinions be heard fully on each side, so to try not ticle about the alt-right, which ex- American culture, there are plen- to explain to you, and it hurts me to punch a Nazi because Nazis are blanket label, "Kyle" sees the alt- flammatory statement or who prods the conversation to be biased. If I’m mediating, and I might know that I plains the alt-right’s history, ideol- ty of other places to go… What I that we can’t have a real discus- evil, there’s nothing good about right as a place where he can dis- Would you say that you a little more because I think it can be really easy for stu- agree with these folks over here.” ogy, who is part of their group and don’t want is this process replicat- sion. If I try to bring up some- them. Even if someone has views cuss views with like-minded peo- dents to think that the conversations they have here are — MR. DESHAZIER their impact on America. The pur- are a white nationalist? ed in the actual continent of Eu- thing that I’ve learned, I’ll be shut you don’t like, they’re still human ple without being attacked. "Kyle" the conversations they have in the real world.” pose of this article is to go into de- I wouldn’t say I’m a white na- rope. I want European nations to down and called a racist, a sex- and they deserve the respect you supported President Trump — MS. OWENS tail on the alt-right to educate the tionalist in that America should remain European nations. I want ist, a xenophobe, anti-Semit- grant for human rights and hu- through the election because he be a white nation. It’s really the ic. It’s shutting down the discus- man dignity. reader on how to help fight back. migrants to be repatriated, forci- — KATERINA LOPEZ ‘UNMASKING’ WHITE HATE What is a white ination by white people. One of the on suspicion of denying or approv- Throughout its tians — particularly catholics. Still, nationalist? most aggressive white supremacist ing of Nazi crimes. Duke is flagrant- long history of they perceive Jewish people to be groups is the Ku Klux Klan. ly anti-semitic, and has published violence, Afri- their primary enemy, tying their A white nationalist believes that and spoken about what he calls can Americans group to Nazism. The most appar- national identity should be built “Jewish supremacy,” — his belief have been pri- ent neo-Nazi group in the Unit- around white ethnicity. They main- that there exists a Jewish conspira- mary targets, ed States is the National Alliance. tain that the Unites States should What is the alt-right? cy to destroy the white race. however the In 1977, the Nazi party organized preserve its white majority by re- The alt-right, or alternative right, Klan has also at- a march in Skokie, Illinois. Skok- stricting immigration and urging is a group of people with extreme tacked Jews, im- ie residents objected and went to nonwhite citizens to leave. For ma- conservative and white nationalist Richard Spencer Richard David Milo migrants, peo- court, with the American Civil Lib- ny years, the most prominent white ideologies who reject mainstream Far-right activist Richard Spen- Spencer Duke Yiannopoulos ple who identi- erties Union defending the right of nationalist group in America has politics and use online media to dis- cer, a University of Chicago alum- news and opinion website and fy as LGBTQ+, and Catholics. The the Nazis to assemble and march. been the Council of Conservative tribute controversial content. Mem- nus, is the director of the National currently runs his own alt-right KKK began after the Civil War, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Citizens, a rebirth of the old White bers of the alt-right also despise po- Policy Institute, which is devoted to news site, Milo News. After mak- and was renewed from 1915-1920 Skokie could not prevent the Nazis Citizens Councils which resisted litical correctness as they see it as protecting the heritage and future ing comments suggesting his le- in the south. With the increase in from marching. CREATIVE COMMONS PHOTO BY FLICKR USER TONY CRIDER desegregation. a sign of weakness. They are right- of white people in the Unites States, nient attitude toward pedophilia, Marchers at the Unite the Right PHOTO BY BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY FLICKR USER FIBONACCI BLUE and around the world. He feels that Trump’s popularity and his lenient BEARING FLAGS OF HATE. A wing isolationists obsessed with Yiannopoulos lost a Conservative Rally carry Confederate and Nazi flags Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, SYMBOL OF WHITE UNITING DEPLORABLES. self-preservation; thus, they pro- immigration and multiculturalism attitude toward racism, the Klan Unite the Right Rally SUPREMACY. The Confeder- Donald Trump supporter and Political Action Conference invita- has resurfaced and begun to make Virginia. What is a white mote racism, misogyny, homopho- threaten America’s white popula- tion, a book deal, and his position In Charlottesville, Virginia, ate battle flag currently acts as alt-right member protests using headlines once more. supremacy? bia. tion, and has stated that his ideal is at Breitbart News. He also openly white nationalists and suprema- er-protesters, and a car plowed group on one side that was bad a symbol of hate for white su- a “Pepe the Frog” meme, which a white “ethno-state.” He wants to cists marched by torchlight Aug. White supremacy is the com- speaks of his disdain for feminism through the crowd, killing a count- and you had a group on the other premacists in America. During has become a symbol of the alt- David Duke remove non-white people from the and LGBTQ+ rights despite being Neo-Nazis 11, and in the Unite the Right ral- er-protester and injuring 19. Pres- side that was also very violent.” He prehensive racist ideology that the United States. Neo-Nazis have a hatred for ly August 12. According to ABC the Civil War, the battle flag was right through online communi- white race is inherently superior David Duke is a former Ku Klux openly gay. ident Trump addressed the vio- later restated his address, naming Klan leader, politician and white Jews and an admiration of Adolf News, the march was to protest lence, saying “I think there’s blame the KKK, neo-Nazis and white su- never used and it only became ties such as 4Chan. The meme and should control other races. It is Milo Yiannopoulos Hitler and the Third Reich. They the city’s removal of the statue of also considered a political ideology nationalist and supremacist. Duke The Ku Klux Klan on both sides … I watched those premacists. the flag connected to the Con- was classified as a hate symbol Milo Yiannopoulos is a former have disdain for racial minorities, Confederate general Robert E. Lee. — PRIYANKA SHRIJAY which relies on and maintains the is a convicted felon for tax fraud and The Ku Klux Klan is the most no- much more closely than you peo- federates after the war ended. by the Anti-Defamation League. was arrested in the Czech Republic editor of Breitbart News, a far-right members of the LGBTQ+ com- On August 12, violence occurred ple watched it, and you had a AND GRACE ZHANG social, political and historical dom- torious of American hate groups. munity and sometimes Chris- between protesters and count- THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 8 • FEATURES U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Experience Chicago’s Chinatown From egg rolls to bubble tea, vibrant area gives a taste of Chinese cuisine

by IVÁN BECK MIDWAY REPORTER Routes to Chinatown: hinatown Square smells not just of exhaust from near- CTA Red Line: Cermak-Chinatown Cby roads, but also of sauc- Station. es and spices wafting from near- by restaurants. Rows of identi- Bus: Take the #21 Cermak, #24 cal buildings create a passageway Wentworth or #62 Archer. where people dodge among stores purposefully. Teal metal structures Water Taxi: Stops are at Michigan with bright red fences support the Ave., LaSalle St./Clark St. and shops, each with its banner and Madison St. Get off at Ping Tom Park. sign beckoning to pedestrians. Groups of passersby carry out con- versations about their day or even what to buy, which overlap to cre- the atmosphere and layout of the ate a background of nearly con- restaurant makes the dining expe- stant noise. It is here, in Chicago’s rience comfortable and enjoyable, legendary Chinatown, that one the food sometimes doesn’t satis- can find some of the most unique fy flavor expectations, with dish- restaurants and places to relax in es that tend to be either over-sea- the entire city. soned or lacking flavor. One excep- According to an article in tion were the egg rolls, their crispy Choose Chicago, the Chicago Chi- outer shells giving way to an array natown came about in 1912 as of flavors from well cooked vegeta- Chinese organizations relocated bles. MingHin is a nice place for a from what was formerly Chicago’s group meal with friends or family. MIDWAY PHOTOS BY EMERSON WRIGHT first Chinatown to an area near After this meal, stop at Joy Yee A PICTURESQUE STROLL. Cermak Road and 22nd Street, and Noodle & Pan Asian Cuisine for a A couple walks down a brick from 1930 onward the area’s res- smoothie or snack. With over 130 sidewalk toward Chinatown idents have been predominantly options, the restaurant provides Square, passing rows of shops Chinese. a massive selection of refresh- The sheer number of restaurants ing drinks, including many fruit- advertising meals, snacks, cos- in Chinatown shows the large role based, milk-based and tapioca metics and trinkets. Complet- they play in the dynamic of Chi- beverages. ed in 1993, Chinatown Square natown. Several of these locations From here, take a short walk to contains the Pan Asian Cultural serve dim sum, a type of Chinese Ping Tom Memorial Park, a spa- Center surrounded by 12 zodiac cuisine in which food is served in cious area right along the Chicago figures. several small portions. One restau- River. Whether you’re after a relax- rant with highly rated dim sum is ing walk through the park or a fun MingHin cuisine, located at the time at the playground, this area SUNNY SURPRISE. Bright southwest of Chinatown Square, provides fun for all ages. The Chi- yellow egg drop mushroom near South Princeton Avenue. cago River Taxi also stops here. soup awaits hungry bellies in MingHin offers a large selec- This neighborhood combines a MingHin restaurant in China- tion on its dim sum menu, with unique atmosphere with excellent town. Located on 2168 S. Archer dishes such as vegetable fried rice, locations to dine, as well as beau- egg rolls, grilled eggplant and egg tiful open areas to relax and enjoy Ave., at the heart of Chinatown, drop mushroom soup, some of an afternoon. Chinatown is a hid- it is just a short walk from Ping which are traditional dishes. While den wonder of Chicago. Tom Memorial Park. Growing kombucha craze ferments among students

by TALIA GOERGE-KARRON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “ If you’re going to make it, Statistics: It’s non-addictive, provides en- just know that the mold is ergy and is easy to make in your going to get really really As of February 2016, the Google own kitchen. It’s all over Instagram big, because that’s what search term “health ade kombucha” and in natural cookbooks. What is has grown by 143 percent. it? Kombucha — a sparkling, fer- happened to us. It just mented drink often flavored with grows, and grows, and Wholesale revenue in the United fruits and teas. Not only is kombu- grows with each batch you States was $379 million in 2015 and cha a tasty drink, but it has probi- make, so just be prepared to $534 million in 2016. otics that are healthy for one’s gut. While kombucha is now found drink a lot of kombucha.” Global revenue was $600 million in everywhere from Whole Foods to — RUTH WEAVER 2015 and is predicted to grow to $1.8 your neighbor’s kitchen, the actual billion by 2020. process of making it is not compli- cated. The fermentation process “I started having a small addic- — SOURCES: starts with the “mother” or SCO- tion to coffee at the beginning of MARKETSANDMARKETS, STATISTA BY — symbiotic colony of bacteria my junior year, so I started drink- and yeast — as the main ingredient ing it every morning, and then I got to be too much to drink in the that allows the sugars to ferment. spent so much money on coffee 10-day cycles. A study at Cornell University con- throughout the day,” Ileana said. “If you’re going to make it, just cluded that kombucha has health “Then, I started drinking kombu- know that the mold is going to properties that fight bacteria, al- cha and it gave me natural energy get really really big, because that’s though some have concerns about in the morning.” what happened to us,” Ruth said. the mold that can grow in kombu- Kombucha is also easy to make. “It just grows, and grows, and cha. According to a Mother Jones After taking a class on kombu- grows with each batch you make, magazine article, if a healthy per- cha making at an urban farm fes- so just be prepared to drink a lot of son drinks kombucha at a moder- tival, junior Ruth Weaver decid- kombucha.” ate rate, there should be no con- ed to make her own batch, which Like Ruth, Ileana drinks a of cern of infection. she continued to do in 10-day cy- kombucha throughout the day, Ileana Minor started drinking cles for two months because kom- but she cannot drink all of it at MIDWAY PHOTO BY JACOB POSNER kombucha as an alternative to cof- bucha has to be continually made once due to its bitterness. This makes the 16-ounce bottle last FERMENTED FLAVOR. Advertised at $3.29 a bottle, Treasure fee. She felt coffee was too addic- for the SCOBY to live. tive, as shown by her frequent trips throughout the day for her. Island boasts kombucha in a variety of flavors, ranging from Gua- Between each cycle, someone to Plein Air. Now, she drinks less has to drink all the kombucha. Af- “It’s in such big portions,” Ilea- va Goddess to Gingerade. The shelves of kombucha are at the front kombucha but gets more energy ter a while, Ruth said she decided na said. “And, it is not a drink that I of the store near the cash registers. than the same amount of coffee. to stop making batches because it can chug all at once.” THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO FEATURES • 9 A fresh view of U-High Class of he Midway interviewed 10 freshmen to learn their first im- some of the faces in the hall and understand the perspectives of pressions of U-High. These interviews serve as an intro- U-High’s newest arrivals. duction to the Freshman Class, a way to put a name to — INTERVIEWS BY SONNY LEE AND JACOB POSNER 2021 T By the numbers Preferred subject: Arts/STEM Preferred subject: STEM New to Lab Continuing student “You would think, coming here, that it would be “I like the independence, the freedom — I don’t all liberals — because that’s how it looks — but have people who are always on me, expecting then there are so many people with different something of me.” The class ideas — within liberals. But then there are also comprises conservatives, there are black people, there are Asians, there are white people. It makes the Kennedy learning experience a lot more intricate.” Antonio Coates Feliciano 29% Preferred subject: Everything Preferred subject: STEM New to Lab New to Lab of all students “There’s a lot of people, and it’s kind of weird not “I think the people here are really welcoming knowing everyone’s name. And at least back at and an open community. It’s also a different my old middle school, everyone went to the same atmosphere than most schools for example the classes. So when people go to different classes, bell schedules — in other schools you actually have the halls are really hectic and overall, it’s just bells — you have eight classes a day every day. But Students new different from what I expected — but it’s a nice here you have breaks in between certain classes Joshua change.” Mikaela and there’s a lot more freedom.” Ravichandran Ewing to Lab are… Preferred subject: No preference Preferred subject: STEM/humanities New to Lab Continuing student 59% female “For the upperclassmen, being on the soccer “Most people aren’t super competitive, especially team, upperclassmen will come up to me and because of the new kids — a lot of people are trying know who I am which is nice.” to open up to them because having 64 new people is 41% male “[The Lab community] is diverse in pretty much kind of a culture shock. In between different grades, every sense. There are North Siders, South if you’re in a club or a team sport you get to know Siders — it’s racially diverse, religiously diverse, people pretty well, but if you’re not, it’s kind of hard. Charlie diverse in pretty much everything possible.” Elizabeth For everyone.” Warschuer Lin 164 Total Preferred subject: Humanities Preferred subject: STEM/humanities Continuing student New to Lab 58 new students “In general, people who have been here longer “The people here are pretty nice. It’s just kind of are closed off to the new kids. The less you’ve weird because some people have known each other been here, the more open you are to the new kids. for 11 years. If two people are sitting there and 106 continuing The ones who have been here since pre school they’ve known each other for 11 years, it’s weird are like ‘I don’t want this many new kids.’” to be there too. They’re totally nice about it, but there’s kind of a disconnect.” students Iris Noor Xie Asad Preferred subject: STEM Preferred subject: STEM Of freshmen New to Lab Continuing student “[Teachers] don’t follow the textbook. They try to “I feel welcome to the high school, without a doubt. make you learn without teaching you things that Everyone’s friendly. The competition isn’t evil. It’s new to Lab… are standardized and exactly what you need to good and it’s meant to drive greatness.” 51% from Chicago know for the test.” 42% from suburbs

Carly Cole 7% from a different state McClear MacSwain Grading, planning and now letters of recommendation by SONNY LEE DEPUTY EDITOR “ It’s just a big sacrifice. And Meeting college deadlines. Writ- for every senior who’s going ing applications. Choosing schools. crazy in October, there’s It’s college application time, but a teacher going crazy in seniors aren’t the only ones feeling stress from deadlines. In addition October as well.” to preparing for class, grading and — PAUL HORTON, reports some teachers will write HISTORY TEACHER from a handful to 20 or more let- ters of recommendations. letter. By the end of this application “They don’t just want to see a season, history teacher Paul Hor- long letter full of facts,” Mr. Hor- ton will have written 20 letters of ton said. “They would prefer to see recommendation. a shorter letter that’s more honest Mr. Horton, who has taught for and more personal, I think. That’s 36 years, said he writes a letter in what I’ve learned over the years, one day. because that’s refreshing. They “Students give me a résumé and don’t want to see a mechanical let- then they give me some memo- ter, they want to get more person- ries of the class, and what I typical- ality of the student, an anecdote ly do is I read over that and I say to about that student to make that myself, ‘I’m going to write for this student come alive to them.” student the next day,’” Mr. Horton Ms. McCampbell explained that said. “So, I sleep on it and I wake adjectives like “great,” “serious” up the next day thinking about the and “exceptional” mean things to words and the phrases that best her, but nothing to colleges, so she capture who the student is.” looks for specific evidence in stu- English teacher Darlene Mc- dent’s writing to showcase their at- Campbell, who has taught for tributes. 52 years, explained that a letter As for the students, teachers should be a portrait of words and want them to understand that let- thinks it’s crucial to have specif- ters of recommendations aren’t a ic examples of a student’s talents part of the job description. — including how the student may “It’s just a big sacrifice,” Mr. MIDWAY PHOTO BY AMANDA LEVITT have improved over time. Horton said, “And for every se- DISCUSSING HIS FUTURE. Senior James Dill discusses his college letter of recommendation with Both Mr. Horton and Ms. Mc- nior who’s going crazy in October, Darlene McCampbell, his English teacher. Recommendations for the Common Application are due Campbell understand what col- there’s a teacher going crazy in Oc- Nov. 1 along with the application. lege admissions officers want in a tober as well.” THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 10 • RECREATION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Fantasy football creates real competition Analytics, stats “ My favorite part of fantasy football is the bragging allow for more rights, as well as how it social bonding always allows people to have a conversation no by DHEVEN UNNI matter how you’re doing in EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the league. There’s always a unday. For some, it’s just conversation when there’s the last day of the week- end. For football fans, it’s a fantasy football.” day to root for their team. — SAM REZAEI But with the rise of fantasy Sfootball, teens can role play as NFL be as fun, because being in a group owners, gathering with friends to with your friends is a great way to root for single players on their fan- spend your time.” tasy rosters rather than full teams. With his friends, Ethan tracks Fantasy football is the most pop- player statistics and recent team ular fantasy sport, with 33 million news in order to predict how a participants according to the Fan- player will perform the next week. tasy Sports Trade Association. In- While Ethan said he enjoys the cluding fantasy basketball, fantasy process of using analytics to draft hockey and fantasy baseball, there and trade with his friends, fanta- are 59 million players in America sy football can also ruin an actual and Canada. good game, according to Sam Re- It all starts with the draft. Us- zaei. While normally a fan would ing statistics and informed opin- root for their team against all oth- ions from professional sportscast- ers, fantasy can force players to ers, players gather for a snake-style root against their favorite NFL draft, where each person selects franchise in favor of their virtual one football player to be a part of MIDWAY PHOTO BY SAM FLEMING team. their virtual team. Every aspect STAT TRACKING. Seniors Jake Leslie and Ashwin Aggarwal look over fantasy football statistics in “Fantasy football is probably from strength of schedule to qual- the senior lounge. Fantasy sports have exploded in popularity over the last decade, doubling the what determines my mood over ity of teammates is considered as number of players over the last decade according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association. At Lab, the football season,” Sam, a se- fantasy football participants try to fantasy football players often join leagues with their classmates, adding a unique social component nior, said. “I love it when my team find NFL players who will yield the to the statistics and analytics. performs well, but on Sundays most points. The points are giv- when my team doesn’t it’s just de- en to individual football players piece where I can just go up and competitive, and I really enjoy pressing. For example, I was get- based on yards gained and points Fantasy sports at a glance talk to my friends about it, and it competitive games.” ting beaten by over 50 [points] last scored in actual NFL games. keeps me interested in the sport. Ben entered the fantasy world Sunday and I just couldn’t bear the Players review their rosters and 59.3 million players in America and I wouldn’t say I’m too addicted to after being invited by a classmate game anymore.” schedules before initiating trades Canada in 2017 fantasy or anything, but I think it’s to a smaller, eight-person league, Despite those drawbacks, Sam to improve their teams. If some- a great way to communicate with which is a common way to get in- has stuck with fantasy football be- one had a bad draft, they often Players spend an average of $566 your friends outside of school and troduced to the game. cause he feels it’s a social activity. need to trade some of their players annually on fantasy sports materials get together and spend time with Leagues range from as small as His league, which often meets up to fill holes in their rosters. each other.” six to as big as 16 people. Ethan, on Sundays to watch games to- Finally, in Week 1, the action 34% of American teens play fantasy Fantasy football also allows peo- who plays in a 12-team league gether, uses the time to bond over starts as each player is matched sports ple to root for teams that aren’t with other Lab seniors, says the the game. with another, roster to roster, to see their own and derive more enjoy- group is part of what makes fanta- FANTASY SPORTS TRADE ASSOCIATION “My favorite part of fantasy foot- which can score more points. Each ment from them, according to se- sy fun for him. ball is the bragging rights, as well player contributes an entry fee nior Ben Hoffmeister, a Green Bay “Being in a group of people that as how it always allows people to at the start of the season, and the es, according to senior Ethan Tyler. Packers fan. you know you’re going to have a have a conversation no matter eventual winner receives the sum “It’s an escape from the school- “I don’t just watch Packers great time with is more than half how you’re doing in the league,” from the league commissioner. work I have to put up with for most games now,” he said. “I can watch of the fun,” Ethan said. “If you’re in Sam said. “There’s always a con- At Lab, fantasy can allow players of the day,” Ethan said. “It’s real- other games and really be invest- a group with a bunch of strangers versation when there’s fantasy to get away from school day stress- ly great as an easy conversation ed in what happens. It’s also very that you don’t know, it just won’t football.” Fall races provide fun for runners, funds for charities by EMMA TRONE and a pie eating contest at the fin- SPORTS EDITOR ish line. Proceeds go to the Chica- Alyssa Weishaar’s Tips: The fall in the Chicago area of- go Park District. Ms. Weishaar is a strength and con- fers abundant opportunities to ex- Registration: $49. Includes ditioning coach, who works part-time plore the city, get a workout and long-sleeve T-shirt. in the fitness center to help student often support good causes with Website: athletes train. Here are her sugges- 5-kilometer foot races. From sweet www.pumpkins5k.com tions for how to run your best 5k. treats to children’s hospital re- search, here are four different rac- Hot Chocolate 5k/15k The week before: “Eat well. If your es that cater to all sorts of motiva- Where: Grant Park eating habits after you run are bad, tions. When: Oct. 29, first wave at 7:30 then you’re more susceptible to inju- a.m., second wave at 9 ry, and you’ll be less likely to perform RBC Race for the Kids at Why: Chocolate chips, marsh- at the time you would like on race Comer Children’s mallows, hot chocolate and fon- day. You also need to account for your Where: University of Chicago due are all up for grabs along the tapering. Ideally you wouldn’t run race course and at the finish line Quad that whole week, but you could also When of this 10th annual Hot Chocolate : Oct. 15, 9 a.m. run a few days mid-week and then Why: As a charity run to raise Run along Michigan Avenue and stop on Wednesday before a Saturday money for children’s hospital re- take in the sights of the city, while morning race.” search, this run combines fit- also satisfying your sweet tooth. ness and a good cause. This 5k is Registration: $49. Includes a coursed through Hyde Park, and quarter-zip sweatshirt with the The night before: “You’re going to often is an opportunity to earn ex- Hot Chocolate logo. want to carb load the night before. tra credit for gym classes. A kids’ Website: hotchocolate15k.com/ You can eat pasta to fuel up for the one-mile race is also available. chicago race the next day.” Runners are able to register on- site, on race day. Turkey Trot Chicago The morning before: “Don’t change Registration: $45. Includes Where Lincoln Park your breakfast routine. Make sure long-sleeve T-shirt. When: Nov. 23, 9 a.m. you eat far enough before the race, Website: chicagokidshospital. Why: Before feasting on turkey, so that you’ll be well fed, but not so org/classes-events/race/ mashed potatoes, and pumpkin much that you’ll be sick.” pie, start your Thanksgiving Day with some exercise. This race in- After the race: “The first thing cludes both a 5k course and an 8k Pumpkins in the Park 5k you’re going to do is breathe. You’re Where: course through Lincoln Park. Pro- Lincoln Park- South going to walk around until your heart Fieldhouse ceeds from this race also go to sup- rate comes back down to recovery. When: Oct. 21, 4 p.m. port the Greater Chicago Food De- Once your heart rate has come back Why: With a name like Pump- pository, so you can help other kins in the Park, it’s no sur- families enjoy Thanksgiving meals. down to its resting time, then you prise that this race is Halloween Registration: $50. Includes a would go and do some ‘big breathing,’ themed. Take in the views of au- long-sleeve T-shirt. and exhale five to eight breaths to tumn in Lincoln Park during the Website: calm the central nervous system. “ race, and enjoy a costume contest www.turkeytrotchicago.com/ MIDWAY ILLUSTRATION BY AMBER HUO THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO SPORTS • 11 Teams promote bonding Group activities like pasta parties help enhance unity

by LEAH EMANUEL bers on the team this year and ARTS EDITOR locker buddies has made us go out “ It definitely has helped us urrounded by students fran- of the way to get to know them.” get closer. There’s a ton tically studying, excitedly Rather than bonding through of new members on the Stalking to their friends or re- notes and candy, senior Harrison team this year and locker sponding to Snapchats before Shapiro said a lot of the bonding their first period classes, soph- on the cross country team occurs buddies has made us go out omore Yuyu Katahira moves during practices. of the way to get to know through a chaotic hallway. When “One of the advantages of run- them.” she finally reaches her locker, a ning for practice is we have 45 — FLORENCE ALMEDA, TENNIS smile crawls across her face as minutes to an hour of just running she sees a sign reading “Hey! Hey! with our friends, and we talk the Yuyu, I’ll bet ya that you’re gonna whole time,” he said. sity,” she said. “We’re all one team, win!” taped to her maroon locker. At the beginning of the boys soc- and we all practice together in the As she prepares for her hectic day cer season, Coach Josh Potter, a same pool once or twice a day.” ahead, the simple sign in front of first year gym teacher and coach Though the team is divided in- her eases her nerves. at U-High, took the varsity team to maroon and white, both the Beyond shared practices and to a park where he’d created soc- coaches and the seniors ensure competitions Lab sports teams cer challenges for them as a way to that that no one on the team ev- bond through similar and unique bond, junior Jacob Beiser said. er says JV and varsity in order to activities. “He split us into three groups, avoid team division. One of the many ways the girls and he said, ‘The team that comes “We always talk about how ev- swim team bonds is through lock- out at the end of the day with the eryone has to work hard because er buddies. Each member of the most points gets a free dinner with the team is only as strong as the team picks a name out of a hat at me,’ and we’re all, like, ‘OK, that’s weakest link,” Yuyu said. “Know- the beginning of the season. Be- awesome, we’re gonna try our ing that makes everyone work a lot fore each swim meet the swim best,’” Jacob said. harder and get to know everyone team members put food in their Some of the challenges the team more, and it really helps the team.” buddy’s locker and every once in had to complete included kicking One of the ways all of these teams MIDWAY PHOTO BY ELENA LIAO awhile change the sign on their a ball through three rings and kick- bond is through pasta parties. LASAGNA AND LAUGHTER. At the swim team pasta party Oct. locker or give them a note. ing the ball down a slide and trap- Harrison explained that bond- 6, freshman Augusta Crow scoops a large piece of lasagna onto her Yuyu said that this is one simple ping it. ing as a whole team is especial- plate. The girls swim team hosts mandatory pasta parties to carb- way the swim team connects, and Jacob said these challenges, es- ly difficult bcause they are a co-ed load the nights before Saturday invitational meets, as a way to get gets to know other swimmers on pecially the competitive aspect, team. to know each other outside of the pool. The cross country and the team. really brought the players togeth- “For us we try to make sure “Locker buddies just gets our er as a team. that having two technically sepa- boys soccer teams host similar pasta parties before competitions. entire team really excited before One of the things Coach Potter rate teams are fundamentally one The seniors on the girls swim tion, we just bond so much more.” games, and a plus side is the can- emphasizes a lot is family, Jacob unit,” he said. team always make the pasta par- “I’ve gotten to know people that dy,” junior Erin Rogers said about said. He reminds the team that no At pasta parties the team as a ties mandatory, Yuyu said. I never would have met had I not the volleyball team’s similar tradi- player is better than another and whole has the opportunity to hang “When I first got into high school done the swim team,” Yuyu said. tion of locker buddies. you have learn to love the other out together. and did that, I was really confused Jacob said that the pasta parties This year, the girls tennis team players on the team. “I feel just as close to the girls because I was, like, ‘I don’t know definitely brought the team much decide to do locker buddies among There is a strong emphasis on team as the guys team which I feel any of these people. Why am I go- closer together. all three teams - freshman/sopho- equality on the girls swimming is something very unique for co-ed ing to dinner with everyone?’ But He said, “It’s especially events more, JV, and varsity. team, too, Yuyu said. sports. Especially because we don’t once you go there you learn that like that where you cross over from “It definitely has helped us get “All of us are really close be- run at the same paces, we don’t just putting yourself there you the sports aspect to the personal closer,” senior Florence Almeda cause we’re not separated between even run at the same meets some- get to know so many people, and friendship aspect and that’s very said. “There’s a ton of new mem- teams like frosh/soph, JV and var- times,” Harrison said. when everyone is put in that situa- important for team bonding.” TEAM RESULTS Cross Country Sailing Boys Soccer, Frosh/Soph Girls Tennis, JV Handbook Notable: At the Stein- Notable: After placing Acero Soto Oct. 3 1-1 Notable: During the ISL Champi- metz Invitational on Sept. sixth at the Kick-Off Classic Latin School Sept. 26 1-3 onship on Oct. 7, the team placed F.W. Parker Sept. 15 4-1 clarifies 7, the girls team placed first. on Sept. 17, the sailing team St. Rita Sept. 12 5-2 first overall and placed second in Sophomore Franzi Wild placed has qualified to compete at the Acero Soto Sept. 9 4-0 first singles and first doubles. first in the varsity 2 mile race, with Great Lakes Championship against F.W. Parker Aug. 30 3-1 St. Ignatius Oct. 3 1-4 procedures a time of 13:27.5. the best high school sailing teams Latin School Aug. 25 2-1 Whitney Young Sept. 27 3-2 Illiana Christian Sept. 20 5-0 by MICHAEL RUBIN Latin Invite Oct. 5 in the Midwest on Nov. 4. Woodlands Sept. 13 MANAGING EDITOR Boys placed 4th; girls placed 7th Keelboat Qualifier Oct. 7 Girls Swimming Score unavailable Whitney Young Invitational Sept. 23 Placed 6th Notable: Lake Forest Sept. 9 3-2 A new student athlete handbook DNP The team host- Banks Blackwell Sept. 30 ed the third annual U-High Latin School Sept. 7 3-2 clarifies different facets of the Lab Peoria Notre Dame Invite Sept. 16 Placed 4th Sandburg Aug. 30 1-4 sports program, mainly on trans- Boys placed 62nd; girls DNP Chicago Maroons Invita- MISSA Cressy Sept. 23 North Shore Aug. 29 5-0 portation to and from contests Steinmetz Invitational Sept. 7 DNP tional Oct. 7, where swimmers Mother McAuley Aug. 22 5-0 Boys placed 4th; girls placed 1st Fall Scramble Sept. 17 raised $800 for breast cancer re- and competitions, as well as the St. Patrick Invitational Aug. 30 Placed 20th process to determine team cap- Boys placed 13th; girls DNP search. At that meet, sophomore Kick-Off Classic Sept. 9 Volleyball, Varsity tains. Placed 6th Donna Tong broke the 100m Notable: The team compet- Students will no longer be able Boys Golf breaststroke record, which had ed against Willows Acade- stood since 2001. to drive themselves or ride in stu- Notable: Senior and cap- Boys Soccer, Varsity my in their homecoming dent-driven cars to contests. Ath- tain Jeremy Chizewer shot Notable: The varsity team U-High Chicago Maroons Invitational game on Oct. 6, losing the match. Oct. 7 Placed 2nd letics Director David Ribbens said, a 91 at the Regional Cham- is undefeated in confer- Fenwick Oct. 3 64-119 Willows Oct. 6 “We’re trying to clarify that the pionship on Oct. 3, advanc- ence, and won their first ISL Northside Sept. 26 18-25, 25-19, 15-25 transportation we provide is what ing to the Sectional Champion- Championship in nine years on 108-62 Intrinsic Oct. 3 Latin School Sept. 19 25-14, 25-23 we want students to take to con- ship on Oct. 9. Sept. 28. 119-51 Morgan Park Sept. 27 tests unless their parents drive Boys 2A IHSA Regionals Oct. 3 Beecher Oct. 7 8-0 Riverside-Brookfield Invitational 25-17, 25-17 them.” Placed 7th Northridge Oct. 6 1-0 Aug. 30 Placed 4th Brooks College Prep Sept. 22 ISL Championship Sept. 26 North Shore Sept. 28 2-0 25-13, 26-24 To determine team captains, Placed 6th F.W. Parker Sept. 27 1-0 Latin School Sept. 19 each coach will decide the pro- Latin School Sept. 12 Elgin Academy Sept. 25 9-1 Girls Tennis, Varsity 16-25, 11-25 cess, either through appointment 164-183 Latin School Sept. 23 1-0 Notable: During the ISL Rich East Sept. 8 or election. Elgin Academy Sept. 9 Romeoville Sept. 16 1-1 25-14, 25-20 195-196 Northridge Sept. 15 3-1 Championship on Oct. 7, F.W. Parker Sept. 7 Some aspects of the captain po- F.W. Parker Aug. 29 North Shore Sept. 12 0-0 the team placed first over- 25-10, 24-26, 19-25 sition are outlined in the hand- 186-219 St. Rita Sept. 9 2-2 all and placed second the Northside Aug. 30 book, including that seniors are Chicago Invite Aug. 24 F.W. Parker Sept. 8 1-0 20-25, 25-22, 17-25 Placed 6th Elgin Academy Sept. 6 11-1 first singles and first doubles com- Agricultural Science Aug. 23 not automatically team captains, Northridge Aug. 22 Latin School Aug. 31 3-0 petitions. 11-25, 13-25 sophomores and juniors are eligi- 200-187 Argo Aug. 29 0-1 ISL Girls Tennis Championship ble to be named captain, and stu- North Shore Aug. 17 Joliet West Aug. 26 3-0 Oct. 7 Placed 1st Volleyball, JV dents are elected for just one sea- 62-212 Fenwick Aug. 24 2-1 St. Ignatius Oct. 3 1-4 Tinley Park Aug. 22 5-2 F.W. Parker Sept. 28 5-0 Scores not provided by team. son. Girls Golf Elgin Academy Sept. 28 5-0 Additional minor changes in- Boys Soccer, JV Whitney Young Sept. 27 1-4 Volleyball, Frosh/Soph clude hosting assemblies each Notable: Freshman Emi- Morgan Park Sept. 26 5-0 season for all middle school and ly Chang and Ruth Weaver Beecher Oct. 7 5-0 Niles West Quad Sept. 23 Latin School Oct. 2 Placed 2nd 25-2 high school athletes. competed in the Sectional Northridge Oct. 6 3-1 F.W. Parker Sept. 27 1-1 Illiana Christian Sept. 20 5-0 Brooks College Prep Sept. 22 “I would say it’s kind of a cen- Championship Oct. 9, after Emily Latin School Sept. 23 0-0 Woodlands Sept. 13 3-2 4-25, 11-25 tering activity. I just want to make Lake Forest Sept. 9 4-1 won IHSA Regionals with a score Intrinsic Sept. 19 1-0 Southland Sept. 20 sure everyone is on the same Romeoville Sept. 16 1-1 Latin School Sept. 7 3-2 12-25, 15-25 of 76 on Oct. 4 and Ruth placed Benet Academy Quad Sept. 2 Latin School Sept. 19 page,” Mr. Ribbens said. “The pro- fourth with a score of 99. Northridge Sept. 15 1-0 North Shore Sept. 12 3-1 Placed 2nd 25-27, 18-25 cess is that they would be getting Girls 1A IHSA Regionals Oct. 3 Acero Soto Sept. 9 0-4 Sandburg Aug. 30 1-4 Rich East Sept. 8 a general overview of the athletics Placed 6th North Shore Aug. 29 2-2 25-12, 19-25, 27-25 F.W. Parker Sept. 8 1-1 program and the coaches would ISL Championship Sept. 26 Morgan Park Sept. 5 7-1 Fenwick Aug. 25 1-4 Northside Aug. 30 Placed 2nd Latin School Aug. 31 1-2 Chicago Christian Aug. 24 5-0 14-25, 12-25 be going over the handbook.” Regina Dominican Sept. 6 St. Ignatius Aug. 25 2-6 Mother McAuley Aug. 22 3-2 Agricultural Science Aug. 23 Copies of the student handbook 9-25, 9-25 234-185 Lane Tech Aug. 22 0-4 are available in Mr. Ribbens’ office. THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 12 • CHICAGO LIFE U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Reaching new heights

MIDWAY PHOTO BY SAM FLEMING ROBIE HOUSE. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it is one of many Hyde Park buildings highlighted by Open House Chicago this weekend. CAF opens Chicago for exploration BY ABBY SLIMMON MIDWAY REPORTER Have you ever wanted to explore the city’s secret rooms, private mansions, theaters and skyscrap- ers? These hidden gems through- out Chicago- land are rarely ILLUSTRATIONS BY JEREMY CHIZEWER ever open, ex- Open House cept one week- Through new heights and wider beams, Chicago buildings continue to in- end a year. Chicago: On Oct. 15- novate architecture even after being an architecture capital for 100 years 17 from 9 a.m.- Dates: Runs from BY SAM FLEMING tions for the city’s iconic skyline began to take rior structure that would shape skylines around 7 p.m., the October 15-17 from CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR shape. the world for decades to come. Chicago Archi- 9 a.m to 7 p.m. hicago has been an architectural hub Chicago became a testing ground for the in- The Second School introduced a “tubed tecture Foun- since the late 19th century. Due to the vention of steel frame structures in commercial structure” which allowed residential and com- dation will Locations: Aon Ccentralized location and ease of trade via buildings which allowed for more floor space mercial buildings to share supports and made host the city’s Center, Columbia Lake Michigan, the city became a popular des- and studier structure. This progress ushered in it possible for Chicago to have three of the four annual archi- Yacht Club, Robie tination for two influential waves of architec- a new wave of architecture dubbed the Chica- tallest buildings in the country by 1974. tecture fes- House, Grand Ball tural progress, the First and Second Chicago go School, which stressed the use of steel frame Although Chicago is no longer the architec- tival, Open Room, Quadrangle schools of architecture. interiors, large plate-glass windows and limited tural behemoth that it once was, it continues House Chica- Club and many Innovation did not come naturally to the city, exterior orientation of architecture and the city to attract forward thinking architects with cre- go, which al- more. it was forced when two fires swept through Chi- would continue to shape trends in global archi- ative projects. lows public cago in 1871 and 1873, effectively forcing Chi- tecture for years to come. For example, 2009’s Trump Tower and 2010’s access to over cago to rebuild from the ground up. In the de- Innovation in Chicago slowed for couple Aqua Tower manage to combine Chicago’s old 200 buildings that are normally cades directly following the fires, Chicago land- of decades, but came roaring back in the late school styles with a new school of global archi- closed off. marks, Navy Pier, the Chicago Cultural Center 1950s with the introduction of the “Second Chi- tecture, helping to bring the city further into Hyde Park has nine Open House and the Rookery were built and the founda- cago School” which popularized a unique inte- the modern day. Chicago sites, including the First Presbyterian Church of Chica- go, Robie House, Grand Ball- room, Powhatan, KAM Isaiah Is- rael Congregation, Regents Park Apartments, Shine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Quadran- gle Club and the University of Chi- cago South Campus Chiller Plant. U-High students may pass these every day on their way to school but have never had an opportuni- WIKIPEDIA COMMONS PHOTO BY FLICKR WIKIPEDIA COMMONS WIKIPEDIA COMMONS ty to learn what’s inside. PHOTO BY TONY WEBSTER USER BOSC D’ANJOU PHOTO BY POTRO PHOTO BY KEVIN MCGILL Open House Chicago was cre- WILLIS TOWER. Built in JOHN HANCOCK. Com- TRUMP TOWER. The CRAIN COMMUNICA- ated in 2011 by the Chicago Archi- 1973, the Willis Tower (aka Sears pleted in 1968, the John Han- 98-story structure was built TIONS BUILDING. Com- tecture Foundation, a nonprofit Tower) has become the center- cock Center is one of the most to model the First and Second monly known as the Diamond organization with programs, tours piece of the Chicago skyline. famous buildings of the Sec- Chicago schools while keeping building, when built it was and events for all ages. Their over- Its pioneering use of a unique ond Chicago School. It follows up with more recent architec- heralded as a “smart building,” all mission is to inspire people to nine-tubed structure named a tubular structure, however, tural trends. The tower was meaning it had advanced en- discover why design matters. OHC’s sites are spread through- for its architect Fazlur Rahman the Hancock is also known for built as an homage to the city’s vironmental and security con- out 20 different neighborhoods Khan allowed it to hold the ti- its signature X-braced exte- past while bringing the skyline trols. The unique split down which allows Chicagoans of all ag- tle of the tallest building in the rior. The Hancock quickly be- into the present with its flashy the the center of the buidling es to explore unknown parts of world for nearly 25 years. Most came a staple of the Chicago design. Each setback in the creates a slanted and disjoint- town. OHC also provides exposure other tall buildings since have skyline, and is now one of the structure highlights the height ed roof, but although its design to the city’s different cultures be- used the tubular structure in premier examples of both the of a nearby historical land- interrupts the more classic ar- cause the sites reflect the diversi- ty and history of the neighborhood some way and although it is no Second School of Chicago and mark and the structure of the chitecture of Michigan Avenue, they are in. longer the tallest building in use of X-braces. The 95th floor building itself is meant to be a over the years it has become an “Open House Chicago is the way the world it is a pioneering ar- restaurant offers one of the throwback to the Second Chi- iconic Chicago skyscraper. to sneak inside hundreds of places chitectural icon. best views in the city. cago school. around the city that are usually not open,” OHC Program Manager Er- ic Rogers said. “It’s a great oppor- tunity to explore and get to know Architecture event exhibits global trends the city — and it’s totally free.” The Open House Chicago web- “Make new History” reads the the world. cago Cultural Center and the Mu- site offers a full list of the sites and tagline for the 2017 Chicago Ar- This year the Biennial will spe- seum of Contemporary Art. displays them on a map, so visitors chitecture Biennial, which opened cifically highlight the topics Im- The Biennial is “looking at the can plan their day efficiently and Sept. 9, and continues through age, Material, Building and Civ- past to inform the present” and according to what appeals to them Jan. 1. The Biennial is the largest ic Histories. Exhibits are at 20 lo- hopes to showcase a more immer- the most. architecture and design exhibi- cations, including eight venues in sive form of architecture that re- OHC encourages visitors to use tion in North America and show- Hyde Park and the University of lies on showcasing the evolution Metra trains, CTA and Divvy bikes cases the diverse array of architec- Chicago campus as well as down- of cities and the forward-thinking if possible to move among the SOURCE: CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL ture and design from throughout town at locations such as the Chi- architects within them. neighborhoods and sites.