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1362 EAST 59TH STREET,U-High CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 APRIL Midway 25, 2017 VOLUME 93, NUMBER 8 David Derbes resigns in protest as faculty chair initial three-year reached following discussion be- were contacted but declined to Insufficient information following probationary pe- tween the department head and comment, citing confidentiality riod without pro- the administration, and that they regarding personnel matters. non-renewal spurs resignation viding a reason. usually come to the same conclu- Mr. Derbes noted that while he Mr. Martino’s sion. doesn’t think that his resignation by Clyde Schwab ings. The other five members de- probationary “What was very remarkable will result in the reversal of the ad- editor-in-chief cided to share leadership for the period was ex- was that there was absolutely no ministration’s decision, he hopes it David Derbes has resigned as remaining meetings. Learning co- tended an addi- discussion between the adminis- can serve to prevent this from hap- faculty chair and from the steering ordinator Kevin Van Eron will fill tional year, mak- tration and the department,” Mr. pening in the future. committee. In an email sent to fac- Mr. Derbes’ seat for the remainder ing this his final David Derbes said. “It’s one thing to have “In all candor, I don’t think any- ulty on April 4, he said his resigna- of the year. year. However, Derbes a disagreement. We understand thing can be done or will be done tion was to protest the non-renew- Mr. Derbes said in an interview Mr. Derbes wrote that the manner the administration has the right for Mr. Martino,” he said, “but al of science teacher Matt Martino. that Principal Stephanie Weber of the non-renewal was “in utter to make this decision. No one is maybe we can prevent the next Mr. Derbes’ email denounced should have communicated more disregard of past practice.” faulting their authority to do that. very promising young teacher what he said was a lack of com- about the reasons for Mr. Martino’s “There is a standard procedure … That it was reached without any from being dismissed in such a munication from the administra- non-renewal. Mr. Derbes is also a by which third-year teachers are involvement whatsoever of the de- cavalier fashion.” tion regarding Mr. Martino’s non- member of the science depart- evaluated,” Mr. Derbes said in an partment is very disturbing, and a According to Mr. Martino, he renewal. ment. interview. really dangerous precedent.” received no feedback during Ms. The steering committee sets the The administration may choose He explained that in his experi- Both Interim Lab Schools Di- Weber’s series of observations in agenda for monthly faculty meet- to not renew any teacher during an ence a decision has always been rector Beth Harris and Ms. Weber the winter quarter. Interfaith leader stresses need for diverse opinions said. Create a club that brings together Mr. Patel strongly encourages students to form an interfaith club different faiths, Eboo Patel says at Lab as a way to broaden their community. by Natalie Glick “The activities that the club arts editor “ That’s the ideal of a should focus on is everything from Building a bridge between faiths diverse democracy. It’s people sharing aspects of their is no easy task, but it’s something not creating like-minded own religious tradition to creating Eboo Patel wants students at U- groups of people with awareness weeks across the school High to attempt. interfaith service protects,” Mr. Pa- The Lab Schools Parents’ As- different ethnicities, races, tel said. “It’s a space for people who sociation brought Mr. Patel to religions, nationalities. An really care about a topic to come campus April 4 for a series of talks ideal diverse democracy together regularly and then two or throughout the day open to the is a place that can create three times a year that group does community. a big event for the whole campus.” Based in interfaith leading, Mr. spaces where people The campus needs leaders who Patel has seen all kinds of con- who have different very are passionate about interfaith is- flicts between different groups of different and divergent sues and view fixing problems as people, but he has learned how viewpoints can come their responsibility, Mr. Patel rec- to help groups learn how to build ommended. bridges instead of barriers. Mr. Pa- together in respectful and During one of his class visits on tel worked closely with the Obama relational ways.” April 4, Mr. Patel said he noticed administration on interfaith issues — Eboo Patel that certain viewpoints were ac- and now runs the nationwide In- cepted as the mainstream opinion terfaith Youth Core, which focuses in the community. For example, on creating strong interfaith lead- students said the phrase, “I am ers within their school communi- can openly express their religious pro-choice, but…” before express- ties. opinions, but he didn’t offer any ing an opinion that their peers He said the IYC works within solutions to fix that problem. I left might see as controversial. He said colleges and universities and with a sense of wanting change, the phrase was used as a badge places like Lab that are nurturing but not knowing how to,” Amanda of honor, which is a problem. Di- young people to become interfaith said. “I’m not saying Eboo had to versity is important, Mr. Patel leaders. tell us exactly what we should do, stressed, but not just diversity that “Which to say is acquiring an but some suggestions would have every student likes. For good dia- appreciative knowledge of differ- been helpful. Overall though, I logue to happen, you need to hear ent religious traditions, knowing would say the talk was worth go- all viewpoints. something about the history of ing to because he asked questions “That’s the ideal of a diverse interfaith cooperation in America, that made me think more about democracy. It’s not creating like- midway photo by sam fleming reflecting on their own connection the issue.” minded groups of people with dif- to religious tradition and what role Much of the success of Mr. Patel’s ferent ethnicities, races, religions, COLLABORATING BETWEEN FAITHS. Eboo Patel visited the that plays into their life,” he said. work involves students stepping nationalities,” Mr. Patel said. “An school on April 4 and had an interview with the Midway. He A lunchtime discussion left ju- up and meeting the challenges of ideal diverse democracy is a place spoke at lunch to a packed room of students at an Muslim Stu- nior Amanda Levitt both confused being an interfaith leader. This role that can create spaces where peo- dents’ Association-sponsored event, where he said that inter- and intrigued. requires them to take time learn- ple who have different very differ- faith intiatives are diffcult, but they need to happen. Throughout “Eboo Patel brought up a very ing about other religions and the ent and divergent viewpoints can the day, Mr. Patel talked about the need for different opinions to interesting conflict that we don’t history behind religious corpora- come together in respectful and have many spaces where everyone tion leadership within America, he relational ways.” be talked about, even if they are unpopular. Student Council election speeches begin tomorrow by Katerina Lopez April 27. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. using an on- 3:30 to 4 p.m that same day, and the end of every period. midway reporter On April 26, current Class of line system, which was new to Lab vocally announced at the same No campaigning is allowed With Student Council elections 2019 candidates will give speech- last year. The system was created time. within 20 feet of the voting area. around the corner, speeches for es. On April 27, current Class of by current senior and all-school To vote, students will log onto Current student council officers candidacy will begin April 27. The 2020 and Class of 2018 candidates president Jonathan Lipman. sc.ucls.uchicago.edu with either who are also candidates cannot all-school candidate positions will will give speeches. Results will be tallied by the sys- their personal computer or one set serve as election judges during any be held at lunch in Café Lab on Voting will take place April 28 tem and posted online between up in the high school lobby during period.

inside 4 • ARTS 6• FEATURES 7 • FEATURES One thing’s for sure, To honor animals, junior Hyde Park is changing the spring musical will Arjun Dhar taxidermies — again. Is the not be drowsy, despite them. He preserves neighborhood repeating being called “The Drowsy animals regularly using its history or moving Chaperone.” The musical different methods from toward forming a more will be performed May stuffing to wet specimen, diverse community? 18-20. a water alchohol mixture. NEWS • TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 2 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Relocation, migration dominate Social Justice Week by Priyanka Shrijay assistant editor From sharing migration stories to breaking down community bar- riers, U-High Social Justice Week, which took place April 17-20, of- fered students the chance to dis- cuss political and social issues, with an emphasis on relocation. As part of Social Justice Week, Rachel Cohen, a University of Chi- cago professor, collaborated with the Shoe Empathy Project and led a workshop on April 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arts Incubator in col- laboration with a colleague. Ms. Cohen said she wanted to help U- High students to tell their own or others’ migration stories. For Ms. Cohen, the 2016 Presi- dential Election influenced her perspective about migration and photo by talia goerge-karron immigration. BUILDING BRICKS. Olivia Issa “I think that really everyone builds bricks of community for who’s a current resident of what we call the United States came from Refugee Club's Social Justice somewhere and that we’re a coun- Week's activity of building ori- try with a long history of every- gami bricks. The activity was body moving around," she said. done for SJW in Ms. Neater's In addition to working with U- art class on April 19. High students, Ms. Cohen hopes midway photo by teresa xie to engage students from Kenwood tion stories. USING THE PEN TO FIGHT. Freelance writer Ben Austen speaks to history and journalism students and the University of Chicago. The “I hope that the artistic crafting on April 17. His workshop, titled “Is the pen mightier than the sword?” focused on his article about project consists of writing work- of those stories and the present- the Laquan McDonald shooting, and the response after the shooting toward the Chicago police. shops and also includes public ing of them to other people would readings and anthologies of the have satisfaction and I hope that cago public housing was shown to prompts about community and tion and became mixed-income migration stories submitted to the students who look around for and discussed, and there was a wrote them on paper bricks, and neighborhoods. After the showing the project. Students at U-High stories in the community would Holocaust Assembly. built a wall out of them. of the documentary, students had can submit their migration sto- also learn things about their own Refugee Club worked on un- On Tuesday during lunch and the opportunity to discuss it and ries by May 1 by sending email to community and feel a richer sense derstanding and educating others sixth period, there was a screen- racial/societal issues with Bezalel [email protected] or sub- of what that community is,” she about the refugee crisis and helped ing of filmmaker Ronit Bezalel’s and one of the people she filmed. mitting an anonymous entry at the said. the relocation of refugees to Hyde documentary about Chicago pub- The Holocaust Remembrance Pritzker Traubert Library. In addition to the story sharing, Park. Considering this and Presi- lic housing. The documentary ex- Assembly, themed “Never Again?” Ms. Cohen sees the writing several other events were part of dent Trump’s plans to build a wall plored the public housing of Cabri- featured students’ performances workshops as an opportunity to Social Justice Week. To name a few, between United States and Mex- ni Green and the struggles of their as well as discussion about nation- enrich students’ understanding of Refugee Club led a community- ico, Refugee Club led a workshop African American community as al events and their relation to the their own as well as others’ migra- based workshop, a film about Chi- during which students responded their homes underwent destruc- Holocaust. State officials disagree with Trump’s new agenda dent Trump’s order banning travel from Illinois state marijuana legalization in seven Middle Eastern countries. “ If the federal government tries jeopardy with Trump Administration Despite Ferguson’s personal distaste to stop what’s happening in for the travel ban, the lawsuit was filed Washington, we will resist them by Emma Trone stop what’s happening in Washington, entirely out of the interest of his con- assistant editor we will resist them in the courts,” Wash- stituents, he said. in the courts.” Despite vocal opposition from U.S. ington state Attorney General Bob Fer- “The first question that I asked my as- — Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Jeff Sessions to legal- guson said to a group of gathered stu- sistant counsel was, ‘Are Washingtonians Washington Attorney General ization of marijuana for recreational dent journalists and educators during being harmed?’ And the answer to that Washington use, two Illinois state lawmakers in- the National High School Journalism was pretty easy: Yes,” Ferguson said. In- Ferguson also said that his experi- state Attorney troduced a bill last month to expand Convention in Seattle on April 7. ternational students, families traveling ence as a competitive chess player has General Bob marijuana use from just medicinal to Eight states and the District of Co- to see loved ones, and economic harm influenced his viewpoint on the law. Ferguson said recreational. lumbia have passed laws approving to companies like Amazon and Expedia “As a chess player, I was never re- he would resist Meanwhile, the attorney general recreational marijuana use, but they were some of the consequences of the luctant to take a chance, if I thought it infringement of Washington state, which legalized face new uncertainty under the Trump ban in Washington, he said. had the best probability of winning the on civil liberties marijuana for recreational use in 2012, Administration. After securing both constitutional game. It’s all a calculated risk,” he said. “I has pledged to resist any federal gov- Ferguson is no stranger to challenging and federal law arguments, the State At- learned that taking those calculated risks ernment crackdown on legalized mari- the Trump Administration. He received torney General’s office filed the suit in didn’t always work, but it worked for the juana. national attention in January after filing the court of James Robart, who later put most part. And I viewed the lawsuit the “If the federal government tries to a successful lawsuit challenging Presi- a temporary halt to the executive order. same way.” Students win big at More teachers, students for 2018

Chinese speech contest Tuition increases Admissions information by Sam Fleming for 2017-18 midway reporter “ I’ve never actually been off by 4.5 percent Senior Isabella Khan won a Nearly 2,000 people — potential scholarship to Taiwan at the Mid- of the continental United by Max Garfinkel students and parents — visited Lab in west Chinese Speech Contest at States, so I’m really just midway reporter person. Northside College Prep March 11. looking forward to going Additional students. Additional

Isabella competed alongside 12 abroad and immersing teachers. Additional tuition. That’s other Lab students 175 high schoolers came for shadow myself in the language and the plan for U-High’s growth next Out of the 12 students, 11 re- year. days and to meet with faculty Asra Christopher ceived medals, and senior Isabella culture.” For 10 years Lab has been plan- Ahmed Jones Khan earned one of the presti- — Isabella Khan, senior ning to increase the number of In September, Lab will increase by gious scholarships in addition to students, said Christopher Jones, approximately 250 students, which just finished all of their interview medaling. “I’ll probably use the scholar- Laboratory Schools associate di- will bring enrollment up to 2,100. rounds and are moving onto the “I’ve never actually been off of ship next summer, since I am go- rector for finance and operations. finalists, and some are still vetting the continental United States,” Is- ing to college,” said Isabella. “I Mr. Jones said, “The freshman people in phone interviews.” abella said, “so I’m really just look- think it’ll be fun.” class of next year will be gaining counselor to work with the grow- High school tuition for the 2017- ing forward to going abroad and Students prepared for the con- at least 30 new students, and every ing student population. Other 18 school year will increase from immersing myself in the language test months in advance with their freshman class after that will gain hires will be to replace departing $32,106 to $33,558. The $1,452 dif- and culture.” Chinese teachers, working on per- students until at least 2020.” teachers. ference is a 4.5 percent increase. They were divided into groups fecting their speaking skills. He said the plan is to increase The departments and admin- “The Lab School, like any other based on the number of years “I started preparing for it about high school enrollment to at least istration are still in the hiring organization, is on an economic they had studied Chinese, and the a month before,” junior Giulia 600. process, Assistant Principal Asra cycle that sees increase in costs, on highest level of the contest offered Shaughnessy, who won a silver With more students comes more Ahmed said. of the reasons we need to increase two scholarships to study abroad medal, said. “I went to my Chinese teachers, next year the high school “Every department is at a differ- tuition every year is because of either this summer or next sum- teacher every week to practice will hire an additional part-time ent stage,” she said. “Some have those increases in costs,” Mr. Jones mer in Taiwan. with her. history teacher and an additional just begun interviews, some have said. TUSEDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 3 Lab coders win ‘Facebook’s Favorite’ recognition algorithm from scratch, Facebook Students created representatives awarded the four “ It was always in the back students the title of “Facebook’s Fa- of our heads that we were Bitcoin-trading vorite” with an all-expenses-paid doing this for fun. We only trip to Facebook headquarters in strategy software Menlo Park, California, for the an- came out there to make a nual Facebook Global Hackathon. cool project and to see all by Dheven Unni With approximately 3,000 com- the lectures.” sports editor petitors, the Illinois competition is — Ashwin Aggarwal Ashwin Alex Jonathan Wanqi After winning an endorsement the largest of many Hackathons in Aggarwal Gajewski Lipman Zhu from Facebook, four U-High pro- the Midwest. College students of- grammers will head to the San ten attend to find jobs with com- think they had a chance at win- other down.” “It felt fantastic,” Alex said. “We Francisco Bay Area to compete panies that are surveying the field ning. Since they were determined At the end of the competition, beat probably 3,000 college stu- against some of the best coders in for talent, according to Ashwin. to make a product they were proud the team presented the project as dents for that prize.” the world. As the projects are open-source, of, they stayed up until 8 a.m. to representatives from companies According to Wanqi, Facebook Junior Ashwin Aggarwal and se- the team decided to analyze the work on their program. picked their favorites. Facebook will invite only about 100 people niors Alex Gajewski, Jonathan Lip- constantly-fluctuating Bitcoin “It was always in the back of our was one of the largest companies to its Global Hackathon. CEO man and Wanqi Zhu teamed up for market. heads that we were doing this for at HackIllinois, and the “Face- Mark Zuckerberg will be a speaker. HackIllinois, a programming com- “You can tell a computer to buy fun,” Ashwin said. “We only came book’s Favorite” prize is highly “They evaluated the projects petition at the University of Illinois or sell Bitcoins based on certain out there to make a cool project coveted. made at the Hackathon and they at Urbana-Champaign Feb. 24-26. rules that you give, which is a really and to see all the lectures. The re- The team had learned at the thought that ours was the best,” While the competition is restricted big thing that a lot of finance com- lationship with the rest of the team opening keynote session that win- Alex said. “This was kind of a qual- to college students, the team was panies do trying to figure out what was really good because we were ning a prize would be a possibility. ifying round, and Global Hacks is allowed because each team mem- patterns to follow,” Jonathan said. all doing things that played to our The U-High team’s program, called where the winners compete for ber takes computer science cours- “Our software will rate your rules, strengths. Alex did the Python, I Coin TK, received one of the last the top prize. I don’t know what es at the University of Chicago. Af- and it can give you statistics on it.” created a lot of the app stuff, and prizes announced, which caught that prize will be, but we’ve moved ter they created a Bitcoin analysis Going in, the students didn’t we all just didn’t want to let each the team members by surprise. on to the next level.” spring fling History students move on to state competition by Abby Slimmon midway reporter “It was a long process Seven U-High entries qualified overall, but we ended up to compete at the History Fair state competition on May 4 in Spring- doing well enough for field. state.” Juniors Michael Hellie and Jo- — Michael Hellie, junior nah Bauer each had exhibit boards which qualified along with five oth- er documentary groups. Both exhibit boards and three of the documentary groups are com- peting to advance to the national level while the other two docu- mentary groups are competing for state-level awards. Every student in Cindy Jurrison’s AT U.S. History class competed Michael Jonah March 11 in the first round of the Hellie Bauer fair, which was the city competition at UIC. sis skills.” On April 4, 27 students competed Although there’s a wide range of in 18 different project groups at the students topics, each entry must History Fair regional competition. be related to Illinois and must be Students could enter a paper related to the 2017 theme of “Take or website, make a documentary, a Stand.” present an exhibit board, or do a “Both Jonah and I presented midway photo by teresa xie performance. exhibit boards for the fair. It was a M.C. MCKEE TAKES THE STAGE. Ayaan Asthana watches as John McKee adjusts the turntable “The History Fair competition long process overall, but we ended is a great opportunity for students up doing well enough to qualify for as the DJ at the Spring Fling dance April 8. The dance took place at Ida Noyes Hall with a to do intensive research on topics state,” Michael said. theme of “Pink.” John, who uses the alias Sound Vigilante for his music, posts his original of their choice that really interest Michael’s board was titled “Out music on SoundCloud. Although he has released 2 EPs, this was his first time performing as a them,” Ms. Jurisson said. “It helps of the Gay Club and into the Day DJ at a school event. John wasn’t the first U-High student to ever DJ a school dance, but it has them learn to find the best sources, Club” and Jonah’s board was titled been several years since a student has expressed interest. Attendance was just 75 students — ask the right questions, and sharp- “Jane: Taking a Stand Against Roe v. more than half were freshmen. en their critical thinking and analy- Wade.” News in brief reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. as around half of the team could hammed Alausa, Mili Shah and way staff’s seventh issue. Annual LabArts festival well as another jazz band concert compete at the IHSA. Shiva Menta; and juniors Cole The Midway was awarded third will begin Thursday featuring middle and high school “This year has been exception- Summerfelt, Christian Brookens, place in the Best of Show con- musicians. ally excellent because this is the Olivia Cheng and Camille Reh- test for tabloid newspapers of 16 LabArts, the annual all-schools — michael rubin largest number of kids ever to kemper. pages or fewer, where newspapers art festival, will be open from April compete,” Mr. Dean said. “Usually The Maroon Key Society, which from all types of schools across 27 to May 12. Located in Gordon we’re at around one-fourth of the began during the 2015-16 school the country are evaluated on their Parks Arts Hall, the festival will Band students win big band who will go, but this year it year, hosts tours to groups includ- coverage, writing and design. feature several U-High as well as at IHSA competition was around almost half. The kids ing parents and alumni, as one of Emma earned an excellent rat- middle and lower school artists really went out there and gave it a their duties, according to Amanda ing in news writing and Jacob and collections from art classes. An unprecedented number of shot, which I’m very proud of.” Lissak, Lab Schools development earned an honorable mention in This year’s highlights will in- U-High students attended the — katerina lopez associate. sports writing after competing in clude a digital music concert; the IHSA Band Competition March 4 Also, students in the Maroon “write-off” sessions, where stu- U-High film festival; the middle in Bloomington. Each student who Key Society help at school-wide dents listened to a speaker and school spring musical, “The Sound attended also earned a gold or sil- Maroon Key Society events, such as the Dewey Dance, wrote a story in less than 90 min- of Music” and an interactive com- ver medal. recruits new members by working the registration table utes. munity art project. In the 24 events the Maroon as well as talking with and other- Emma, Jacob and Talia spent The theme of the interactive art Band entered, 26 students earned Fourteen students have been wise helping attendees. the weekend participating in edu- project is “Art Connects the Lab a gold and 13 students earned a chosen to join the Maroon Key — iván beck cational workshops led by guest Community” and will take place silver. Society, also known as the “Ambas- speakers, touring the city of Seat- on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m in Every student in the U-High sadors of Lab.” The new members tle and critiquing the Midway with Gordon Parks Arts Hall. band is encouraged to go to a sep- will replace graduating seniors. U-High Midway staff fresh eyes. Midway adviser Logan Each day of the festival features arate pre-competition to compete To be selected, students were receives national honors Aimone also led workshops. different pieces and special events. by themselves, and/or in groups first nominated by faculty mem- “There was a lot more to the On April 30, for example, there or both, according to band direc- bers and then completed an appli- Three journalism students — conference than really just going will be a jazz brunch, a reception tor Francisco Dean. cation process. Talia Goerge-Karron, Jacob Posner to listen to 5 different people speak for the senior art show and a per- Not everyone entered the pre- New members are freshmen and Emma Trone — attended the a day,” Emma said. “It’s really grati- formance from the middle school competition, but every student Anne Billings, Benjamin Cifu and National High School Journalism fying being able to talk and work and sophomore jazz bands. medaled. The judge decides which Eve Grobman; sophomores Pri- Convention in Seattle April 6-9, with so many people who are so On May 9, there will be an students get to compete in the yanka Shrijay, Jamal Nimer, Rux- earning two individual writing passionate about journalism.” Obama Presidential Center model IHSA competition, and this year andra Nicolae, Saige Porter, Mo- awards and one award for the Mid- — liza edwards-levin ARTS • TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 4 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Senior artwork Dramedy promises a bold show showcased in Larger production school gallery team puts on ‘The by Michael Rubin Drowsy Chaperone’ assistant editor This month, seniors at Lab will showcase by Dheven Unni their artwork in the Gordon Parks Arts Hall sports editor gallery space — thanks in part to the efforts More lights. More people. More costumes. of Lucy Ordman. The gallery opened on For this year’s spring musical, the theater April 3 and will close on June 8. department will hope bigger is better as they In the weeks leading present “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a Tony- up to the gallery’s install- award winning musical set in the 1920s. ment, senior Lucy Ord- The show will be directed by Liucija and man played a lead role in Allen Ambrosini with assistant directors Will both curating and orga- Zich, Sophie Hinerfeld and Zoe Goldberger. nizing, marking the culmi- The directors have taken a number of steps nation of her career in the to ensure the spring musical will be more vi- arts at Lab. sual and colorful than previous plays, which “For me personally, they hope will motivate students to attend my own piece has been a Lucy in place of the name recognition that last challenge to install,” Lucy Ordman year’s “Bye Bye Birdie” performance had to said. “I am creating an in- attract students. stallation piece as a kind With the assistance of sophomore Camp- of culmination of all the work I have done, bell Phalen as lights master, they also plan midway photo by teresa xie from my very process-driven practice to my to use a much more extensive lighting sys- NEVER A DROWSY MOMENT. Junior Sophie Hinerfeld helps direct junior Bryce curation of work. It takes a certain kind of at- tem than they have in past performances to Palmer, and sophomore Jacob Beiser during play rehearsals after school. “The tention and creativity that pushes me.” make it visually stand out from other, non- Drowsy Chaperone” premieres May 18, and will run through May 20. Lucy’s close relationship with Gina Alicea musical performances. throughout this past year has allowed her to Campbell estimates that the production realize that a future will use more than 200 lights. “ It’s almost like a play within Cast List in curation may be “For most shows, we only hang one kind, on the horizon. “ For me but we get all different shapes, sizes, and a play, because it’s this man Jacob Beiser ...... Man in the Chair “I have enjoyed personally, my colors for the spring musical,” he said. reminiscing about musicals he Anna Schloerb ...... Mrs.Tottendale working in this According to sophomore Dania Baig, who loves. As he starts talking about Daniel Martinez ...... Underling hands-on way with own piece has is designing the sets and costumes, the en- one musical set in 1928, it comes to Tommy Hsee ...... Robert Martin Ms. Alicea and I have been a challenge hanced lighting and costumes are all part of life.” Michael Rubin ...... George learned so much to install. I am the unique setting for “The Drowsy Chaper- from her – she’s ex- — Liucija Ambrosini, director Danny Rubin ...... Feldzeig creating an one.” tremely knowledge- Not only will it take place near the time Izzy Knowles ...... Kitty able,” Lucy said. “I’d installation of the Great Depression, but the play will be kind of old-fashioned in the sense that it’s a Bryce Palmer ...... Gangster #1 like to see if I can piece as a kind narrated by one of the characters, who com- bit like vaudeville with a story line. There’s Derek De Jongh ...... Gangster #2 work in the gallery of culmination ments on the plot throughout the play. a modern framework, and all of the charac- Nicholas Merchent...... Aldolpho at Scripps in the fall “It’s almost like a play within a play, be- ters are always commenting on themselves. of all the work I Nicole Horio...... Janet Van De Graff and potentially cu- cause it’s this man reminiscing about mu- That’s how things are now: kind of meta, rate a gallery or mu- have done, from Alex Billingsley ...... The Drowsy Chaperone sicals he loves,” Mrs. Ambrosini said. “As he winking at the audience a lot.” seum someday.” my very process- starts talking about one musical set in 1928, Viewers will see a wider variety of stu- Isha Singh ...... Trix the Aviatrix Kara Coleman, a driven practice it comes to life.” dents than before, as the cast was recruited Danny Kim...... Superintendant member of the pho- He comments on the musical while the to my curation from groups like Bel Canto to sing. Nikhil Patel...... Reporter #1 tojournalism staff, musical is happening. The story of it is about The number of roles and costumes has of work. It takes Sofia Damer-Salas...... Reporter #2 submitted a pho- a wedding that is supposed to take place, been expanded, which is another reason to tography series in a certain kind Sophie Hinerfeld ...... Chorus Leader and the star of a Broadway show is the one attend, Dania said. the gallery. of attention and getting married. The producer wants to stop “A lot of people are really invested in Caroline Taylor ...... Chorus Trio “My photo teach- the wedding because he doesn’t want to lose this,” she continued. “The theater depart- Sofia Damar-Salas...... Chorus Trio er, Mr. Jaffe, encour- creativity that his star, and a lot of complications start from ment is really rigorous. If you want to see Joana Rose...... Chorus Trio aged me to submit pushes me.” there.” your friends rollerblade and tap dance and — Lucy Ordman Nikhil Patel...... Chorus my photos to the se- One of the attractions of the spring musi- be gangsters, you should come. Derek and nior show because I Danny Kim ...... Chorus cal is the comedic aspect, on which the Am- Bryce are gangsters and also pastry chefs to- worked really hard brosinis plan to put a new spin. gether, which should be enough on its own Ryan Lee...... Chorus on this particular series and the photos fea- “There’s singing, dancing, lots of com- to make people come. We put a lot of time Jenny Lewis ...... Chorus tures some remarkable seniors at Lab,” Kara edy and slapstick,” Mr. Ambrosini said. “It’s and effort into this.” said. “It’s so nice to see my work showcased with other great senior artists.” Similarly grateful for the opportunity to Time-traveling warrior Samurai Jack returns participate in the senior art gallery, Eliana Waxman recognizes the unique qualities of by Alex Abbey the gallery. opinion editor Where to watch “I am so grateful for the opportunity to showcase my artwork,” Eliana said. “Until I In a low, husky voice floating on top of an The first four seasons are available to stream took Ms. Neater’s mixed media class sopho- ominous intro track, “Samurai Jack” opens on Hulu. The new season is on Adult Swim more year, I didn’t really consider myself an with a baiting monologue and striking Jap- Saturdays at 10 p.m. artist. I feel very lucky to have been able to anese-inspired illustrated visuals. work with her over the past three years with “Long ago in a distant land, I, Aku, the different medias and explore the fine arts shape-shifting Master of Darkness, un- ever-changing landscapes, creatures, aliens, more than I ever thought I would.” leashed an unspeakable evil! But a foolish bounty hunters sent by Aku, robots and Samurai warrior wielding a magic sword monsters. stepped forth to oppose me. Before the final The time period and setting is fluid; it blow was struck, I tore open a portal in time seamlessly shifts from theme to theme. and flung him into the future, where my evil While one episode might find Jack in me- is law! Now the fool seeks to return to the dieval Europe, another may place him in past, and undo the future that is Aku!” an Ancient Greece inspired setting, or even Aku, which translates to ‘evil’ in Japanese, early 1920s Chicago as a part of a street gang is naturally the show’s main antagonist, in an attempt to reach Aku. while the protagonist Jack, a hunky, clever Each time Jack gets close to defeating Aku, adult swim, used with permission and compassionate Samurai, continually something goes awry. DETERMINED SAMURAI CHARGES. sacrifices his well being to fight for righ- The music is upbeat and mesmerizing — A swordless Samurai Jack fights off evil teousness and uphold his family’s honor. perfect for running on the treadmill or just bounty hunters sent after him by Aku, Samurai Jack, a young Japanese prince, is decompressing after a long day of school. the antagonist of “Samurai Jack,” in an sent on a quest by his father to destroy Aku Composer James L. Venable weaves techno ominous forest clearing. The screen- — a supernatural and demonic wizard who with funk, gagaku, Japanese folk and instru- threatens the precarious balance of yin- mental music and more all into one fasci- shot is from season five, the final sea- yang on Earth with his evil antics and power. natingly catchy soundtrack. son of the show. The show, created by Genndy Tartakovsky With beautiful animation that confronts a for Cartoon Network in 2001, was recently viewer with touches unique to each episode, only compassion and kindness, but also the was rebooted for a fifth and final season on watching ‘Samurai Jack’ feels like being importance of perseverance, focus and con- March 11 on Adult Swim. It was discontin- thrown into a portal yourself. Each episode fidence. Samurai Jack is the epitome of cool. ued after the fourth season in 2004. Fans is skillfully interconnected and enlighten- The fifth season follows Jack 50 years after were thrilled at its return. ing. first being flung into Aku’s portal. So far, it is With a magic katana strong and pure Thrown into this eclectic, dystopian fu- darker and more mature than previous sea- midway photo by kara coleman enough to defeat Aku, Samurai Jack travels ture dominated by Aku and his evil forces, sons. Although Jack is currently without his DEAD COOL. Charlie Flocke‘s “Ghoul throughout the transformed, strange, and Jack faces as many battles with unique char- magic sword, he remains determined to de- Friend” is one of many art pieces in the retro-futuristic world in search of Aku and acters as he does with his own spirit, body feat Aku and restore both the earth and his senior art show, which is in the Corvus a portal to transport him back to the past. and mind. life to its rightful balance. Hopefully, he will Gallery in Gordon Parks Art Hall. In his journeys, Samurai Jack encounters His obstacles and conquests teach not be able to do so. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 • OPINION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 5 As the Midway sees it… U-High Interfaith intiatives unite communities Midway ab is an extremely diverse community: religiously, Published 10 times during the school year ethnically and racially. In by journalism and photojournalism students of University High School, order for U-High to fulfill University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. the expectations its diver- L 1362 East 59th Street sity promotes, students must rec- Chicago, Illinois 60637 ognize and be aware of their peers’ Phone 773-702-0591 FAX 773-702-7455 beliefs; a willingness to listen and Email [email protected] engage in contentious discourse Copyright 2017, Journalism Department, is extremely important. In order University High School to unite diverse perspectives, Lab Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois should strive to promote more in- terfaith initiatives. EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*....Marissa Martinez, To be a good member of the Clyde Schwab community, each person must un- NEWS EDITOR*...... Talia Goerge-Karron derstand the perspectives and ex- OPINION EDITOR*...... Alex Abbey periences of their peers. For this to happen, according to guest speak- FEATURES EDITOR*...... Sonny Lee er Eboo Patel, conflicting opinions ARTS EDITOR*...... Natalie Glick cannot be ignored. Those who do SPORTS EDITOR*...... Dheven Unni not agree with others’ opinions should consider and then respect- ASSISTANT EDITORS...... Jacob Posner, fully contradict them. Differing Samira Glaeser-Khan, Michael Rubin, opinions can be learned from. Emma Trone, Priyanka Shrijay artwork by amber huo Faith is an important part of REPORTERS...... Iván Beck, many students’ lives, and cannot Liza Edwards-Levin, Leah Emanuel, be separated from their identities. tween faith groups, we should ac- anti-Muslim sentiments. to Social Justice Week, or the Holo- Sam Fleming, Max Garfinkel, All students, religious and non- cept those and work to find areas Organizationally, this might caust Remembrance assembly. religious, must be open-minded in common as well. be difficult to manage. It is hard Lab is a fertile ground for such Katerina Lopez, Abby Slimmon, toward that integral part of their According to Mr. Patel, Lab to predict what this club might initiatives to grow and develop. Grace Zhang peers. doesn’t seem to have as many bla- look like. Differing opinions on The existence of school-founded PHOTO EDITORS...... Paige Fishman, The Jewish Students’ Associa- tant religious conflicts as other key religious issues or texts and clubs like MSA and JSA are great Sam Fleming, Teresa Xie schools he has seen. While the qual representation are potential examples of inclusive religious tion, Muslim Students’ Association PHOTOGRAPHERS...... Kara Coleman, and Young Life have all been suc- need for an interfaith group may challenges. While we have strong groups, and proof that U-High Gabby Conforti, Bailey Garb, cessful in helping other students not be urgent, we shouldn’t wait foundations for the Abrahamic re- is ready to take the next step. We Sophie Hinerfeld, Chavon Hussey, learn about their respective faiths, to see if problems to occur before ligions — Islam, Judaism, Christi- need to turn diversity into inclu- but there is no interfaith group — making an effort to connect with anity — we need a space for other sivity by bringing these different Janie Ingrassia, Elena Liao, Lillian a club that would foster commu- others. For example, religious systems of belief, like Hinduism or groups together. Nemeth, Alexis Porter, Emerson Wright, nication or collaboration among clubs could take some kind of col- atheism. In addition, club leaders This editorial represents the Benji Wittenbrink, Alec Wyers lective action against recent na- could organize an interfaith day opinion of the Midway’s Editorial people of different faiths. While it ARTISTS...... Neena Dhanoa, tional waves of anti-Semitism and — something organized similarly Board. is easy to see the differences be- Amber Huo ADVISERS...... Logan Aimone, editorial Benjamin Jaffe, photography To overcome illness, have an open mind * Members of the Editorial Board include the editors-in-chief, news editor, by Liza Edwards-Levin a flat, flowering salad. One day, gluten-free, dairy-free, the list goes tempts a fad diet ends up restrict- opinion editor, features editor, midway reporter incredulous, I watched as she ate on. Take the Whole 30 diet, found- ing obsessively. Many yo-yo diet- arts editor and sports editor. The Sweet Briar College din- only a cup of fat-free yogurt before ed in 2009. How should one begin ers abandon fad diets or cleanses ing hall smelled of mystery meat. embarking on a three-hour hike. a healthy lifestyle? “Strip [sugar, al- after just a few days. But isn’t this Corrections • Issue 7, March 9, 2017: Noise filled the I heard rumors of Lily indulging cohol, grains, legumes, and dairy] just another symptom of a larger • Page 2: Tiboo Mehta’s and Rachel room: clattering in almond butter, but never wit- from your diet completely.” problem? The perfectionism of Schonbaum’s names were mispelled. trays, clanging nessed it myself. Instead, I caught Health magazines are peppered today’s fad diets is exhausting, un- tongs, and voic- a glimpse of her counting the calo- with catchy phrases like clean eat- sustainable and counterproduc- es everywhere: ries of seven strawberries on an ing. But is it truly healthy to classi- tive. Quick Q clustered in line, iPhone app. Sometimes Lily’s food fy only a handful of foods as clean? I’ve spent the past few months around tables, rituals perplexed me, but even As I spiraled into increasingly rediscovering “feared foods” — Are interfaith initiatives near the soda from a distance I admired her. At restrictive food habits, no regime food groups or ingredients that machine. 16, Lily was by far the healthiest was pure enough. No matter how I once banned entirely. Through important? Why or why I wasn’t close person I had ever known. much I pared down my intake, the recovery process, I’ve realized not? with Lily (not her Or so I thought. Two years lat- stylish health websites told me firsthand that there is a whole real name) at summer camp, but er, sitting in the doctor’s office, I there was always yet another cat- world of possibility beyond excess Em ma Rafkin, senior: her restraint fascinated me. Every thought back to Lily as I began to egory worth eliminating: starches, control. It is completely possible “Yes, it is important morning, she rose for her morning confront my own anorexia—and sugars, fats, most dairy, anything to lead a healthy lifestyle while still to communicate run at 6:30 a.m., a full hour before its detrimental health impacts. containing ingredients I couldn’t enjoying the foods you love, and with people who the rest of us. At breakfast, she These days, ultra-restrictive di- pronounce. For months, I remem- you don’t need a meal plan to do have different drizzled yogurt over a few slices of ets are very in. Attach the word bered Lily’s minimal and obsessive it. Instead of punishing your own cultural identities cantaloupe. Come lunch and din- free to the end of any food-group food choices as inspiration. Now, I cravings, try listening to yourself and beliefs in order ner, she arranged spinach, carrot and it promises a mystical form of see them as warning signs. with an open mind — and see to grow as a shavings and pumpkin seeds into whole-body freedom…sugar-free, Granted, not everyone who at- what happens. community. A couple ways to start would be to host events between the already established cultural Actual change requires youth-driven activism clubs.” Amar Shabeeb, senior: “In order to become by Leah Emanuel derstand how no one saw this “ My generation has an ter future, I walked for my grand- midway reporter coming, Bubby reminded me that mother and me. the fully accepting I rubbed the sleep from my eyes what’s done is done. She told me obligation to carry I felt this drive as I worked to school that Lab and grudgingly slid out of bed. I couldn’t change what had hap- forward this mission.” understand Trump’s views on the thrives to be, we all The lingering emotions from the pened last night, but that I could Israel-Palestine conflict and his need to make that previous night consumed me — I affect what will happen in the next pel me forward rather than stifle thoughts on Obamacare. I felt it effort to learn about still couldn't grasp what had hap- four years. me. as I witnessed violent acts spur others’ faiths and the pened. I grabbed “Protest for me,” she said I felt the words of Martin Lu- across the country following his impact it has on their lives.” my phone and through the phone. I thought of ther King Jr. resonate through our election and inauguration. Olivia Issa, junior: went to favorites. her strong will within her now- conversation: “I may not get there I still feel it when I wake up every “I think interfaith Clicking on my fragile body. I thought of every- with you. But I want you to know morning. discussion is crucial grandmother’s thing she has fought for and every- tonight, that we, as a people, will Through this drive I’ve resolved to understanding number, I waited thing she has accomplished. My get to the promised land.” to consistently find ways to be in- elements of the patiently. grandmother was a determined My generation has an obliga- volved. different “Hello,” she civil rights activist who continued tion to carry forward this mis- Next time you see an event for perspectives each of said, her voice to fight through victories and set- sion. Through protesting, reading, a protest on Facebook don’t just us bring to the table, was shaky but backs. My heart sank when I was discussing and continuing to be like it, make a plan to go. Next time and for recognizing overlaps and strong. forced to come to the conclusion aware of what is occurring in the you read about a decision Trump differences in morals and values “Hi Bubby,” I mustered quietly, that my grandma — the strongest, world around us, we must contin- made, don’t just shrug with frus- that we have.” swallowing the lump in my throat. bravest woman I know — would ue what past generations started tration, learn what our state leg- As I sat there talking to my very likely never see a woman so many years ago. islature can do to be a check on Mohammed Alausa, sophomore: bubby on the phone, I felt lost, president. What had seemed so I am inspired every day by my Trump’s power. “I think people can confused and helpless. I couldn't close was now so uncertain. Bubby. Because of her, I am dedi- I’m going to continue to fight for get along without grasp that Donald Trump would When I first heard the results of cated to getting more involved my Bubby. I’m going to continue to discussing the ideas be our next president. I couldn't the election I felt completely pow- in activism. I felt this drive at the fight for everything she believed in of their religion. accept the outcome of the previ- erless. But talking to my bubby Women’s March in Chicago, when and everything she worked for. I’m These discussions ous day’s election. made me realize that this event among thousands of other men going to continue to fight for ev- always bring about As I desperately tried to un- must inspire me, and it must pro- and women marching for a bet- eryone who fought before me. conflict.” FEATURES • TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 6 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO

I’m a breaking hijabi girl, but I’m not… STEREOTYPES Hijab means defiance, junior says SHY by Sahar Siddiqui them that I was strong enough in my iden- guest columnist tity to do it. I wear Hijab to basically piss off ijab, for me, is less of a religious gar- my parents, not because I’m being forced in VIOLENT ment, though it is to some extent, but any way to. Hmore of it is that I wear it as an act of To me Hijab forces me to be the best per- defiance against people in America who be- son I can be, even on my worst days, because lieve that they have more of a right to exist I know that I’m representing 1.6 billion mis- OPPRESSED than anyone else based on their sex, color, represented people. It also kind of forced me religion, etc., and also as an act of defiance to have this amazing confidence in myself against my parents. and this unbreakable self identity that I think forced When people say that Hijab is a form is something I would definitely be struggling to wear my of suppression, it kind of goes exactly to withhold had I not worn Hijab. against how and why I started wearing Wearing Hijab represents, to me, my Hijab, and of course my personal ex- freedom to express myself in whatever way HIJAB perience with it is different than I choose to, and it also reminds me of how others. Hijab has become a cul- blessed I was to be born in America where tural way to suppress wom- I’m able to wear Hijab and am given the A TERRORIST en in some countries. I’m choice to choose to wear it. not going to deny that, At this point Hijab has kind of become a but how I began wear- part of me and I don’t think about it a lot, afraid to voice my ing it was in the begin- but I do remember in the beginning I was ning of freshman year much more tuned into the stares and glares, OPINION where my parents especially in my neighborhood. I do remem- were against me wear- ber only one major instance of discrimina- ing Hijab to school tion where a Whole Foods employee told me because of how much that I don’t “belong in this store or in this hate and negativity country,” but besides the occasional micro- HATEFUL surrounds it, and for aggression I really don’t think there is any safety reasons, but I major discrimination I’ve faced based on it. wanted to prove to Sahaar is a junior. Girls say wearing hijab serves as guidline for actions by Samira Glaeser-Khan In a time of many misconcep- for Amar as a female. Thus, she a newly-emerging online commu- assistant editor tions about Islam, Muslim girls says it frustrates her when people “ Everyone has a voice, nity of Muslim women. Most people wouldn’t think are finding new meaning in their say that Islam is sexist. and its up to you to use it “Especially now, the hijab is twice about taking a run to the hijab and their religion as a way to “In my experience, wearing hi- wisely. Use your talents becoming something a lot more grocery store, but senior Amar take control of their appearance jab is empowering because it’s all wearable,” Myra said “I love that Shabeeb has a more important job and to serve as a guideline for about valuing the mind over ap- and get recognized as a there is a rise in the number of to fulfill than re- their actions. pearance, and I also know that a Muslim for them.” Muslim fashion bloggers. They membering her According to Amar, wearing hi- lot of hijabi girls feel that way. It — Dania Baig, sophomore show that hijabi women also have shopping list. As jab helps people see her for some- frustrates me when people say unique senses of style and that a Muslim girl in thing besides her physical appear- that Islam is sexist because they Even for girls at Lab who don’t they are not limited because of 2017, she knows ance. are actually discounting the expe- wear hijab, Islam provides guid- their hijab.” from experience “When I go out in public with rience of many Muslim girls.” ance for their actions. However, Although she doesn’t wear hi- that many peo- hijab, I feel like that’s what peo- The attention Amar receives for according to sophomore Dania jab, Dania herself recently began ple have precon- ple see me for,” she said. “While wearing hijab leads her to be more Baig, not everyone understands contributing to the online com- ceived notions you could definitely take that as a watchful of her actions in public, that. munity of Muslim bloggers. Her of Islam. She is negative thing, I actually appreci- she says. She said she has experienced new blog, Liberty and Libertea, hyper-aware of Amar ate it because it means that people “I always feel like people in misunderstanding most frequent- focuses on the social justice issues her actions, tak- Shabeeb are seeing me for my identity and public have each their own pre- ly at parties where there is peer that accompany being a Muslim ing extra care to not for my physical appearance. conceived notions of Islam and pressure to drink. Many Muslims, in America as well as celebrating be polite and re- You have to be really confident in that it’s my duty to put forth a including Dania, refrain from Muslim art and music. spectful as her colorful headscarf your identity as a Muslim and not positive image of my religion,” she drinking alcohol. “Everyone has a voice, and it’s garners stares. To her, this outing just rely on your physical appear- said. “Wearing hijab gives me that While misunderstanding from up to you to use it wisely,” Dania is an opportunity, however small, ance to make an impression on sense of responsibility and mean- non-Muslims around them can wrote in a recent post. “Use your to change the way others see her people.” ing that causes me to constantly be disheartening, Myra Ziad, se- talents to your advantage, and get religion. Wearing hijab is empowering check my actions.” nior, says she can feel at home in recognized as a Muslim for them.” Beauty in death: Junior taxidermies to honor creatures by Priyanka Shrijay Arjun has tried as many methods of animal assistant editor preservation as he could get his hands on, “ Don’t just let the animal rot, A freeze dried alligator head stands on a particularly jar preservation. don’t let its memory fade away ­— sill. Rodents and birds fill jars. Insects are “I’m more into wet specimens, where you preserve it.” pinned to boards. Deceased animals line basically preserve the animal in liquid,” he — Arjun Dhar, junior the shelves of junior Arjun Dhar’s home as said. “So you just keep everything inside the he honors their lives through taxidermy. animal. You don’t have to remove the body Arjun, who has always been devoted to cavity. You don’t have to remove the organs. important, but years from now researchers animals, found his calling in the 8th grade. You just inject them with alcohol and put can use your collection.” He stumbled upon a dead bird, and wanted them in a jar and let them stay there.” When contemplating his interest in ento- to preserve it when he noticed the bird’s Arjun has preserved birds, invertebrates, mology, Arjun deliberated on the compel- “beauty.” The following year, with the help reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals ling characteristics of insects. of biology teacher Daniel Calleri, he learned like mice and rabbits. To build upon his taxi- “Their movements, their diverse forms how to do it. dermy collection, Arjun obtains his speci- and behaviors, their predatory attributes “We dissected one of his pythons — of mens in a number of ways. — I just find it fascinating and have always course, after it died — and we put the bones “There’s the Starbucks at Saieh Hall, collected living and dead insects,” he said. back together,” Arjun said. they’ve provided me with birds that hit the “Most of my favorite living pets are insects Snake in hand, Dr. Calleri described his window,” he said. “I’ve done a few mice be- or arachnids.” experience with Arjun. cause you can buy [dead mice] at PetSmart In considering taxidermy relative to other “Arjun was in my freshman bio class, and for snakes.” hobbies, Arjun deliberated on its ability to he’d already been doing a lot of his own kind Looking to the future, Arjun finds that he honor the lives of animals. of collection, you know, that general fasci- would like to further his interest in taxider- Taxidermy is definitely an odd hobby nation someone has with bits and pieces of my through entomology. because of what we perceive what ‘odd’ midway photo by lillian nemeth formerly living things — and living things,” “I want to be an entomologist — I want is. There are not that many taxidermists ME AND MY ETERNAL CROW. Junior he said. “And he just started doing stuff to study bugs,” Arjun said. “You can tell a around,” he said. “Taxidermy, as long as it’s Arjun Dhar pets his taxidermied crow. which is how we work around here. Some- lot about an environment — an ecosystem ethical, it’s kind of like a tribute to the ani- He preserves insects, rodents, reptiles body shows an interest, we try to find a — based on the insects you find there, and mal ... Don’t just let the animal rot, don’t let and birds. This bird was preserved us- place to do that.” preserving them is a really good way to go its memory fade away — preserve it. It was ing the stuffing method. From insect pinning to mummification, because what you do now might not seem beautiful in life. It can be beautiful in death.” TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 • FEATURES U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 7 Changing Hyde Park­ — for better or for worse? The University of Chicago and other neighborhood TERMINOLOGY groups shaped Hyde Park into what it is today. It These terms and definitions help understand the usage in the changed the community according to racial biases timeline below. in the name of “urban renewal,” driving lower Urban Renewal income people, mainly African-Americans, out of Focused on housing reform the neighborhood. Today, the U. of C. and Hyde Park and sanitary and public health measures, followed by growing community groups are encouraging the development emphasis on slum clearance and the relocation of population and of commerce and new housing. It is hard to say industry from congested areas to whether this is history repeating itself or a new step less-crowded sites. — encyclopaedia brittannica toward diversity and income equality. timeline, graph and text by jacob posner Gentrification The process of renewal and re- 100% building accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often White displaces poorer residents. — merriam-webster dictionary

50% Timuel Black, a civil rights African-American activist and member of the Hyde Park Historical Society board would define gentrification, in the context of Hyde Park, as “organiz- 10% ing a specific community by class Other and income rather than race or 1930 1950 1970 2010 any other divisive factors.” Susan O’Connor Davis, author data source: rob paral and associates consulting firm of “Chicago’s Historic Hyde Park,” GROWTH TOWARD DIVERSITY. Nearly a century ago, Hyde would define gentrification in Park’s population was 98 percent white, but beginning around general as “the turnover of the demographics in a community, 1950, the white population decreased in proportion to an in- midway photo by alec wyers typically from those on the lower crease in the African-American population. Over the next de- FROM THE GROUND UP. Developers Antheus Capital and Mac end of the economic spectrum to cade of urban renewal, the Asian, Hispanic, Latino and mixed Properties started building “Solstice on the Park” high-rise in the higher end.” race populations grew, leading to the more racially diverse October 2016. It is estimated to cost $85.6 million and will open neighborhood today. in spring 2018. HISTORIANS’ Past and present: U. of C. had hand in urban renewal, gentrification OPINIONS While discussing whether the University of Chicago continues Hyde Park has undergone shifts over the past 60 years — mainly at the hands of the University. While these to have racial motivations today, shifts have displaced residents, they have also helped to rebuild the community and to increase its diversity. historian and civil rights activist Timuel Black said, “Not by design, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENHANCING THE QUALITY TRANSFORMING TRANSFORMING but in effect [the U. of C.] has that 1949 1952 COMMERCIAL AREAS RESIDENTIAL AREAS racial effect because of income Hyde Park-Kenwood Community South East Chicago Commission 1955-1963 1955-1963 — because of the money factor. Conference established with the founded by the University of Chicago. During this period of urban renewal, Urban renewal led by the U. of C. and Housing in Hyde Park is very, very objectives of “urban renewal, Its purpose was “to enhance the many restaurants and bars were sanctioned by the HPKCC occurred. expensive now, more expensive stabilization and neighborhood quality of life” in Hyde Park, Kenwood, demolished along with densely Older and derelict buildings were than it was in the days when I first safety.” Representatives from 300 Oakland, Washington Park and populated housing. demolished, including walk-up flats on moved in.” organizations attended the meeting, Woodlawn. 55th Street, according to historian and Today’s strong, functional including the University of Chicago. 2007 author Susan O’Connor Davis. Almost neighborhood of Hyde Park would The U. of C. was a major source of Present U. of C. started a program which 20 percent of the built environment not exist without urban renew- funding for the conference. The SECC still influences Hyde collaborates with the City of Chicago was destroyed and longtime residents al, according to author Susan Park, though it no longer plays as to “help revitalize the 53rd Street were displaced and forced into O’Connor Davis. Present important a role in the development. corridor,” according to the 53rd Street surrounding neighborhoods. “I don’t think the community According to the HPKCC website, the Additionally, the U. of C. has started 20 Blog which is run by the U. of C. The today would exist had it not gone organization is still quite active. For community-engagement programs, program has created over 1,100 jobs Present through urban renewal. If you example, it has a “disabilities task the overarching purpose of which and helped over 20 businesses to A new apartment building being drive further to the west, you can force” and has hosted open forums is to improve the surrounding develop. built at 56th Street and Stony Island see what happened to communi- on the development of 53rd Street in environment. Through the Offices Avenue. At City Hyde Park, new ties,” Ms. Davis said. “Especially recent years. The website also notes of Civic Engagement, the University apartment building on Hyde Park if you drive further north — you that HPKCC has advocated for “zoning is “anchoring communities” and Boulevard and Harper Avenue, have to understand that in 1952, changes to allow restoration and “extending education” in Hyde Park monthly rents range from $1,800- the only mechanism that the city adaptive reuse of major aging assets.” and the mid-South Side. $6,000, well above most others in the had for dealing with urban blight neighborhood. and declining neighborhoods was clearing vast swaths of land.” La Pasadita: Best Mexican burrito for your buck by Sam Fleming has managed to create a chain of Mexican- midway reporter themed restaurants all over the north side of La Pasadita Stepping inside one of the gray buildings the city. 1140 N. Ashland Ave. lining Ashland Avenue, the bland concrete “My grandfather started the business and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m. is suddenly interrupted by a burst of yellow it has been passed down through the fam- Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 a.m. light and the smell burrito and taco meat ily for years,” said manager Cindy Espinoza. cooking on a grill. “We have been serving the community as You won’t find anywhere better in the city long as I can remember and this restaurant They also serve a host of dishes, like tor- if you are looking for a great and cheap taco. has always been a large part of my life.” tas and paradillas, not found at many other The sound of music in Spanish fills the Although La Pasadita specializes in Mexi- Mexican restaurants in the city and which steamy air as customers of all colors flow can food, it has become a staple in the are ideal to share with larger parties. Finally, through the doors, ordering both in English community, working with local schools they have $8 “platillos,” perfect for a small and Spanish before sitting down on corn- and Little League teams whenever asked. dinner with friends. flower yellow benches to dig into their food. The restaurant has seen the neighborhood La Pasadita has a wide variety of choices La Pasadita has been serving the Ukrai- change a lot in the last few years, but it has at every step and the staff is more than will- nian Village community authentic Mexican remained constant. ing to provide recommendations if you get midway photo by sam fleming food since 1976, and recently has become At $1.75 per taco, La Pasadita is the perfect stuck not knnowing exactly what you want. THAT’S A WRAP. Fragrant smells of nationally famous for its award-winning place for a snack or a meal. The menu con- “If you are only a little hungry grab a grilled meat wrapped with fresh veg- burritos. But when you walk through the sists primarily of traditional tacos and bur- couple tacos, but if you’re starving go for a etables in a cozy tortilla fill La Pasadita door, the atmosphere inside the restaurant ritos with choice of meat without many top- burrito,” Espinoza said. “For any first time is nothing but warm and welcoming. pings, but if you are looking for a little more, customers I would recommend our steak as customers flow in and out. With The Espinoza family, which has owned their “loaded burrito” also comes with rice, burrito, but I can honestly say that every- great tacos for cheap prices, La Pasa- the restaurant for all 41 years of its existence, beans, guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce. thing on our menu is good.” dita is a hot spot for late night snacks. SPORTS • TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 8 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Spring on the trail Chicago’s walking trails offer unique ways to enjoy the season by Talia Goerge-Karron park is close to the U. of C. Lab news editor Schools, Promontory Point and With 570 parks, Chicago has the South Shore Cultural Center greenery around every turn. Here (7059 S. South Shore Dr.), which are four different parks perfect for was the site of Barack and Michelle spring walks. Obama’s wedding reception, and currently hosts events such as art JACKSON PARK showcases. Nearby to the school, starting on 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. THE CHICAGO RIVERWALK Close to the University of Chica- Lakeshore Drive to Franklin St. go campus, Jackson Park’s location with major access points across is unbeatable for residents of Hyde the river at the DuSable Bridge, Park at 500 acres of land. Built in State Street, LaSalle Drive and the midway photo by sam fleming 1893 for the World’s Columbian Franklin Street Bridge. LAKE SHORE WALK. The sun rises over the golf course by Jackson Park. The course will only look Exposition, the park has a Japa- For a walk along the Chicago this way for a limited time, as it will be redesigned by golf star Tiger Woods next year. Walkers can nese Garden called the Garden of River, visit the Chicago Riverwalk. the Phoenix, built for the govern- Located at the heart of downtown continue along to reach the Lakefront Trail, which follows Lake Michigan to the North Side. ment of Japan in 1893. Chicago, the Riverwalk is locat- borhoods from South Shore until It now hosts Yoko Ono’s first ed near shops on Michigan Ave, CHICAGO LAKEFRONT TRAIL gan Square was 99 acres short Edgewater. American public art installation restaurants in the River North, Starts at 71st Street (7100 S. South of matching the quota for green Make a day of it: Walk from Mu- called “Sky Landing.” The Wooden and a 10-minute walk from Mu- Shore Drive and goes until Ardmore spaces in the city of Chicago.The seum Campus to Navy Pier, or vice Island, which was refurbished in seum Campus to see the Chagall Street (5800 N. Sheridan Road). city decided to convert the old versa. Walkers can also go from the 2016 and got “180 trees, 11,000 stained-glass windows. Spanning 18 miles, the Chi- train line into an elevated trail Chicago Riverwalk to the Lake- shrubs, and over 600,000 native Perfect for: Dates, a break from cago Lakefront Trail starts at 71st for bikers, runners and walkers. front Trail, and take a stop at Mil- plants” added, and is also the shopping or museum-going, a Street (7100 S. South Shore Drive The trail includes sites of Chicago lennium Park and the Bean. home to the Garden of the Phoe- path to restaurants, shopping in and goes until Ardmore Street manufacturing and parks like nix. The park is the future site of the multiple venues on Michigan (5800 N. Sheridan Road). After go- Kimball Park and Churchill Field. THE 606 TRAIL Perfect for: the Obama Presidential Library. Avenue. ing through South Shore, the trail Running, leisurely Perfect for: A peaceful stroll What to expect: A newly remod- passes next to Museum Campus, Between 1600 W. Ashland and walking, sightseeing of old Chica- through Hyde Park, a place to eled walkway right on the river Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, and 3750 Ridgeway, located near the go industry. What to expect: watch wildlife in the city. with fantastic views of the Chicago ends in Edgewater. CTA Blue Line. There are 17 en- An old elevated What to expect: A large scale skyline. Perfect for: Runners, a lazy walk trance points, all accessible to peo- train line path. Make a day of it: park with many different gardens Make a day of it: Take the water next to downtown Chicago, a walk ple with disabilities. Go to Lillie’s and walking paths. taxi from Ping Tom Park, located in after going to Museum Campus or Ready for a walk in the city? Q (1856 W. North Ave.) for great Make a day of it: Visit the park Chinatown at 1700 S. Wentworth Navy Pier. Located in Logan Square, the 606 barbeque or grab a delicious fried and the Museum of Science and Ave., and travel to the Riverwalk’s What to expect: A get-on-get- trail opened in 2015 and goes for chicken sandwich at Parson’s Industry, located on the north Clark Street stop for $6 one-way or off trail that is accessible from 2.7 miles. The old Bloomingdale Chicken & Fish (2952 W. Armitage train line closed in 2001 and Lo- Ave.). end of the park. In addition the a $10 all-day pass. any of Chicago’s lakefront neigh- New measures to protect athletes from head injury by Samira Glaeser-Khan gear, and the shipment arrives injured, and then it’s the ref’s job to assistant editor next week. Mr. Ribbens explained “ I’m either going to get step in. A few times when I got in- With only a few minutes left of that the boys will also be fitted for in there and get the ball jured, people, including me, were the soccer game, junior Katie Stol- headgear in the fall. or I’m going to be more just getting hit really hard and the ze is given the opportunity to play. “If there is any opportunity to ref wasn’t doing anything about it.” Scoring is all she can think about. keep our players safe, then we want careful and risk hurting Alyssa, Katie, and Sammy Rod- She goes for the ball full force and to take that,” Mr. Ribbens said. “If my team.” man all agree that, since aggres- effectively kicks it into the goal, but two players run into each other — Katie Stolze, soccer player sive play is unavoidable, they all falls from the force of her momen- during a game, then it would be said that they appreciate the new tum. She didn’t know it yet, but the optimal if both players were wear- ready half the battle. Our coaches headgear. According to Sammy, it goal she scored came at the price ing headgear, so this is definitely do tell us to play aggressively but would also be helpful if the players of a severe concussion. an idea that we want to bring to safely for that reason.” received training on how to stay In order to prevent impact in- the IHSA to get headgear for more Katie has experienced that play- safe in those situations. juries such as Katie’s, Athletic Di- soccer players in the state.” ing aggressively leads her to easily “A lot of people think that it’s un- rector David Ribbens and Princi- Impact injuries, especially con- get injured, but that playing more attractive, but it’s better to be able pal Stephanie Weber will require cussions, can have a negative ef- carefully would mean that she to play your best without getting that soccer players wear protec- fect on a player’s academics, men- wouldn’t be able to succeed to her hurt than to play unprotected,” tive headgear during practice and tal health, and physical well being. fullest potential. Sammy said. “Better safe than training. Athletic trainer Ashley Alonso said “I’m either going to get in there sorry.” “Basically the inspiration for this she has seen by far the most con- and get the ball or I’m going to be Katie feels that these new safety measure was some research that cussions from soccer players. more careful and risk hurting my measures might help her balance came out recently,” Mr. Ribbens Soccer players say that most team,” she said. playing safely while still being ag- said. “American Orthopedic Sports outsiders don’t realize how aggres- Alyssa Russell, sophomore, has gressive. midway photo by teresa xie published a study that showed first sive the sport really is. Some girls experienced that the level of ag- “My coaches tell me to play FIGHT FOR THE BALL. Ju- of all that soccer players incur the say that the level of aggression in gression allowed in each soccer aggressively but safely, but that nior Anna Kenig-Ziesler plays most concussions, and second, the sport is likely second only to game is unpredictable. It all de- doesn’t happen for me and I just against North Shore Country that protective headgear can actu- football. pends on the referee, she says. play aggressively,” she said. “I ally diminish the effect of concus- “Aggression is probably half of “People get really into the think headgear will help me pre- Day April 6. The team is in- sions.” soccer,” Katie said. “Even if you sport, which is great,” she said. vent injuries without having to creasing safety regulations The girls soccer players have don’t have much skill, just getting “But sometimes that leads to play think about it all the time while I’m this year to avoid concussions. already been fitted for their head- in there and getting the ball is al- which could cause someone to get playing.” Team Results GIRLS SOCCER, VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD April 18, 7-3; beat North Shore Country Day at the Brother Rice Invitational April 15. The Notable: Both the varsity and junior var- Notable: Chavon Hussey broke a two- both games in a double header April 15, 11-1 team placed second but is undefeated in sity teams have been practicing together in year girls long jump record at the Eric Nel- and 4-3; lost to F.W. Parker April 12, 3-1; lost singles matches. the absence of a junior varsity coach. Ban- son Invitational April 1, with a 17-00’ jump. to Benet Academy April 8, 8-2; South Shore Recent Results: Beat North Shore Coun- non Strout has been hired on as the new Recent Results: Placed ninth at the Niles International April 1, 10-0; beat Northridge try Day April 18, 5-0; placed second at the head coach for the varsity team. West Boys Track and Field Invitational April College Prep March 31, 5-0; beat Golder Col- Brother Rice Invitational April 15; beat F.W. Recent Results: Lost to St. Ignatius Col- 8; girls placed second and boys placed third lege Prep March 28, 14-0. Parker April 12, 5-0; beat Morgan Park Acad- lege Prep April 18, 0-1; beat Prosser High at the Eric Nelson Invitational April 1; Char- emy April 11, 5-0; beat Marian Catholic School April 15, 3-0; lost to North Shore lie Marks placed ninth in both the 200m and BASEBALL, JUNIOR VARSITY High School April 6, 5-0; placed first at Ja- Country Day School, April 6, 0-2; beat F.W. 400m, while Lilia Wilson placed ninth in Recent Results: Lost to F.W. Parker April cobs High School Tournament April 1; beat Parker, April 2, 3-2; beat UNO Charter the 200m at Illinois Prep Top Times-Indoor 12, 6-3; lost to Chicago Christian High Marist High School March 28, 5-0. School-Garcia, March 28, 8-1. Championship March 25; girls placed first, School April 8, 9-3; beat Morgan Park Acade- boys placed third at Midway Miles Indoor my April 7, 14-3; beat Forest Park Academy/ BOYS TENNIS, JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER, JUNIOR VARSITY Meet #3 March 10. South Shore International April 1, 16-3. Recent Results: Beat North Shore Coun- Recent Results: Lost to Willows Academy try Day April 18, 3-2; beat F.W. Parker April April 19, 0-4; beat Prosser High School April BASEBALL, VARSITY BOYS TENNIS, VARSITY 12, 3-1; beat Morgan Park Academy April 11, 15, 3-0; lost to F.W. Parker April 12, 2-0; lost Notable: The team played 7 games on the Notable: Jonathan Kutasov with Arjun 4-1; beat Marian Catholic High School April to DeLaSalle April 8, 0-1; beat UNO Charter annual spring training trip at Disney’s Wide Asokumar placed first in doubles, James Dill 6, 4-1; beat Marist High School March 28, School-Garcia March 28, 1-0. World of Sports April 15-20, finishing 1-6. placed second in singles and Sam Fleming 5-0. Recent Results: Beat Jones College Prep with Ajay Chopra placed second in doubles — compiled by emma trone