Donation Will Fund Dewey-Themed China Trips by SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN Lawn Charter School Working To- NEWS EDITOR Allocation of Donation: Gether on Projects

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1362 East 59th Street, Chicago,U-HIGH Illinois 60637 MIDWAY Volume 94, Number 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Donation will fund Dewey-themed China trips by SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN lawn Charter School working to- NEWS EDITOR Allocation of Donation: gether on projects. A donation from a business- Student and faculty trips to China Dr. Abelmann wants students man with connections in the Unit- during summers of 2018 and 2019 to retrace Dewey’s 1919 trip. He ed States and China will allow Lab said the study tour would travel to learn about Lab Schools found- Conference at Lab in May 2019 to Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing, er John Dewey in China. commemorating Dewey’s China trip where students would read and The $675,000 donation from Jun discuss speeches Dewey gave in Zhou, chairman of Zhongtong Lo- Buddhism studies at the University those places. gistics Company in China and of Chicago Before embarking on projects the Jefferson Education Group, with Lab over the summer, stu- will fund projects facilitating Chi- Possible international study center dents from RDFZ will first get to nese-American exchanges and ex- know U-High students through ploring the role of Dewey in both the new Chinese exchange pro- countries. Additionally, the do- 2018 and 2019. The rest of the do- gram. While in Chicago, exchange nation will enable projects build- nation has not been allocated. The students will tour the city, shadow ing off the new Chinese exchange, administration is still working out their hosts at school and partici- which has students from Ren Da Fu the details for a possible interna- pate in a Chinese karaoke compe- Zhong (RDFZ) high school in Bei- tional study center or other school tition with their host students. jing visiting Lab through Feb. 12. programs looking at issues in ed- This is the first year that Lab is Jun Zhou’s donation will fund ucation relating to Dewey’s ideas, partnering with Ren Da Fu Zhong, a conference at Lab in May 2019 director Charlie Abelmann said. a selective high school in Beijing. commemorating the centennial Dr. Abelmann is excited about RDFZ is affiliated with Renmin of Dewey’s two-year trip to China the opportunity to involve stu- University, one of the University of with his wife, Alice, where he vis- dents from the new Chinese ex- Chicago’s partner universities. ited provinces and gave dozens of change school in the projects During spring break, 12 U-High speeches. Next year’s conference funded by Mr. Zhou’s donation. He students will fly to China to expe- MIDWAY PHOTO BY SONNY LEE will have speeches, panels and ac- explained that students from RD- rience life at RDFZ. Chinese teach- DEWEY FUN. Bruce Li, a student at Ren Da Fu Zhong high school tivities for students such as com- FZ high school will be invited to at- er Xiao Li Zhou, who organized in Beijing, reads about Lab Schools founder John Dewey during munity service trips, art projects, tend the May conference. During the partnership, is excited about a presentation Feb. 2 with Director Charlie Abelmann. RDFZ ex- and preformances. the 2018 and 2019 summer trips the new exchange program after change students will be invited to attend a May 2019 conference Part of the donation will al- to China, the administration plans having too little interest last year commemorating Dewey’s 1919 China trip. so fund students and faculty trav- for students from RDFZ Lab, and for an exchange program to take el to China during the summers of the University of Chicago’s Wood- place. Toxic turf: athletes express concerns about Jackman upgrade by KATERINA LOPEZ fall’s soccer sea- ground up toxic tires that can no with asthma,” said Dr. Gaboury Chicago field at East 61st Street MIDWAY REPORTER son, citing nu- longer be used.” Benoit, a Yale University professor and South Woodlawn Avenue. The A plan to replace the grass on merous health Studies have shown that some of environmental chemistry and teams also play on turf at other Jackman Field with turf has at concerns about turf can be harmful to people with environmental engineering, in the schools, including fields used by least one soccer player concerned some types of asthma, and if consumed could Yale crumb rubber study. the Latin School of Chicago and about toxic chemicals and evalu- turf. lead to cancer. A Yale University Mr. Ribbens has considered Francis W. Parker School. ating whether he should play next “I’m extreme- study showed that the material in multiple types of turf. Artifical turf will be installed on fall. ly opposed to the the rubber used on turf fields can “The safety of the participants Jackman Field during the summer Athletics Director David Rib- crumb rubber be toxic. and of the field itself is a priority,” in order for it to be ready for the Eli bens emphasized that the grass material used “What we found is that a large Mr. Ribbens said. “We’ve done our fall season. Hinerfeld field is overused and is no longer at in many fields number of the chemicals in crumb research and can say that the [turf] An installation company will be optimal conditions for P.E. classes, across the United States,” Eli said. rubber are classified either as car- field is safe for participation.” selected by spring, but Mr. Rib- athletic practices and games. “The little black particles com- cinogenic or as irritants of some U-High soccer players already bens declined to disclose the com- Sophomore Eli Hinerfeld is one monly seen in children’s and ath- kind, including respiratory irri- play on artificial turf fields for pre- panies being considered until a player considering sitting out next letes’ fields are often made of old, tants which can be harmful to folks season practices at a University of decision had been made. Class at law school allows SCHOOL RIGHTS students to discuss rights by PRIYANKA SHRIJAY ing the Supreme Court case be- OPINION EDITOR fore they break into small groups On Monday nights, eight U-High to discuss and debate hypotheti- students head to law school. They cal scenarios. join eight students from the U. of According to Yael Rolnik, a ju- C. Woodlawn charter school for nior, the class first studied the free “The Constitutional Rights of Mi- speech case Tinker v. Des Moines. nors from the Minors’ Point of They discussed its current rel- View,” instructed by law profes- evance such as the right of stu- sor Emily Buss and assisted by law dents to kneel at sports games. In students. Each session focuses on addition to Tinker v. Des Moines, a different Supreme Court case. they have since discussed Beth- During the class,Woodlawn and el School District v. Fraser, Lee v. Lab students benefit from each Weisman and Goss v. Lopez. As a others’ different points of view yearbook journalist, Yael found coming from a charter and pri- these free speech cases particular- vate school. While public char- ly interesting. ter school students at Woodlawn Ms. Gerst said for the students, have constitutionally protect- there are three primary values in ed rights, private school students taking Professor Buss’s class: expo- at Lab are not guaranteed those sure to a possible career pathway, rights. Nonetheless, Lab’s policies the opportunity to deeply consider MIDWAY PHOTO BY AMANDA LEVITT on freedom of expression are in- Constitutional rights and their ap- NOT JUST FOR THE RICH. Tina Brown, a student at Robeson High School, talks to reporters fluenced by the Constitution. plications in schools and the de- Jan. 24 on the Midway Plaisance. She and other protesters gathered outside of Blaine Hall to History teacher Christy Gerst is liberation over others’ viewpoints. bring attention to the underfunding of public schools in Englewood. The demonstration was the supervising teacher from Lab. For Yael, the class offers her a aimed at Mayor Rahm Emanuel to say that students in public schools want the same opportu- She said high school students, new outlook on a career in law and law students and Professor Buss teaches her about her constitu- nities as his children who attended the Lab Schools. spend a little bit of time discuss- tional rights as a student. THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 2018 2 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Homecoming incident reduces upperclassmen at dance

by SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN Junior Shreya Dhar agrees with selves to social events outside of NEWS EDITOR Tosya. school, and that’s completely un- According to Student Council “I didn’t go to winter formal be- derstandable,” she said. “But for data, only 30 percent of student cause of what happened at Home- the students who do attend, danc- attendees at Winter Formal were coming,” Shreya said. “I just don’t es allow students to come together upperclassmen — lower than the want to be caught in a situation like and have fun.” percentage of upperclassmen at that where I might get in trouble.” Freshman Nicholas Pietraszek Homecoming in October, mem- Ms. Campos believes it is un- enjoys the bonding experience of bers of Student Council say from fair to call dances over-chaper- dances. their experience attending both oned with four chaperones on “I like the social direction that dances. This follows an incident the dance floor who only step in if we as students get out of it,” Nich- at Homecoming where nearly ev- they believe the students’ behavior olas said. “We get to hang out with eryone left early after Dean of Stu- is harmful or if someone could po- our friends. School dances are a dents Ana Campos told students tentially be hurt. lot less about being formal and to dance less aggressively. “After Homecoming, I had stu- just about building connections While juniors and seniors dents come to me telling me that with your friends. I would like may feel that school dances are the aggressive dancing was not fun even more activities such as some over-chaperoned, organizers and for them and that part of the dance prompts for games.” younger students say dances still ruined their experience, and we Even though fewer seniors and provide a safe environment for can’t have that,” Ms. Campos said. juniors attend Winter Formal and freshmen and sophomores to “Our main priority is to keep stu- Spring Fling, All-School Treasur- bond and have fun. dents safe.” er Otto Brown said Student Coun- According to junior Tosya While she believes it is unfair cil spends the majority of its bud- MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD Khodarkovsky, less upperclass- that upperclassmen say the dance get on these dances and Home- DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY AT FORMAL. Yanni Simmons, men attended Winter Formal be- is over chaperoned, Ms. Campos coming, with each requiring about Destiney Williamson, Jordan Mahome and Ariel Montague get cause they believe that there are understands the decline in inter- $2,000-3,000, some of which will too many adults around to have est as students get older. be regained through ticket sales. down dancing at Winter Formal Feb. 3. More than 70 percent of fun, especially following the inci- “As people grow older they learn Otto said dances are important the students at Winter Formal were lower classmen. dent at Homecoming. how to drive and can take them- because they are tradition. NEWS IN BRIEF Students miss less school Harvard win first in years for MUN component as far as the proceeds of the event, and For the first time in 14 years, the U-High Model we again this year, as we did in 2016, will help plan fi- United Nations team took the top award nancial aid,” Ms. Broadwater said. than teachers say they do at the Harvard MUN competition, which The largest amount of money the Parents’ Associ- was in Boston Jan. 25-28. ation has ever raised with this event is $1.9 million. by JACOB POSNER tors were extracurricular activities, FEATURES EDITOR The team received the Best Large Dele- However, the planners say that extensive preparation field trips, family travel and stu- gation honor, and all 16 U-High delegates that has gone into planning the event, including sign- While it may seem to students dent retreats. received an individual award. up parties and the creation of an ad book, will make that teachers often complain There was little notable varia- Next up for the team is another trip to Boston for this an achievable goal. about students missing class, a re- tion of absences across depart- — IVÁN BECK the Boston Invitational Model UN Conference Feb. cent analysis of attendance data ments. Debate and Model UN 9-11, where U-High expects to send 17 delegates. shows that U-High students are in contributed the most to absences — NICKY EDWARDS -LEVIN World Language Week is March 5-9 class nearly all of the time. due to extracurriculars. Families around the Lab community speak over 58 Colin Rennert-May, English de- In November 2017 Dr. Van Eron Math team disappointed with 4th languages, and each and every one will be represent- partment chair, attributes teacher presented his findings at a faculty Despite two students receiving perfect scores, the ed during World Language Week, March 5-9. concerns to a limited perspective. meeting, mollifying many teach- Math Team placed fourth at a recent con- According to Frances Spaltro, world language chair, He said, “you notice that this ers who had voiced concerns. test. during World Language Week, Café Lab will serve food student, who is is struggling or is “One thing I admire about Lab At a North Suburban Math League representing each of the languages taught at Lab. The frustrated in some way, has been is that the faculty is very passion- competition Jan. 31 at Walter Payton Col- World Language Department will host trivia and oth- absent four times over the past two ate about what they teach,” he lege Prep, Fiona Abney-McPeek, fresh- er games in the Cafeteria during free periods. Addi- weeks or something, and is behind said. “People take seriously being man, and Charles Chen, junior, were U-High’s top tionally, entrances will have banners with “welcome” and is struggling and is not doing in school, trying to do well, and I scorers. in all 58 languages. well because of that.” think that if there’s anything I dis- — AMANDA CASSEL “It was actually not our best competition,” co-cap- To address observations like covered in this study, it just proves tain Roshni Padhi, junior, said. this, Learning Counselor Kevin that that’s the case.” The team was scheduled to compete in the Ameri- Science team is on road to states Van Eron coordinated a study with Mr. Rennert-May agreed that can Mathematics Competition Feb. 7, but results were The science team placed second Feb. 3 at the Hunt- the help of three faculty last year. many teachers were satisfied. unavailable at press time. ley Invitational, an Illinois Science Invita- Mr. Van Eron analyzed absence “Missing class is never ideal, Upcoming competitions include the Illinois Coun- tional competition. data across all grades, classes and sometimes there are consequenc- cil of Teachers of Mathematics competition Feb. 24 The team has a regional competition departments, finding the average es that come out of it,” Mr. Ren- and the NSML finals in March. this weekend at Fenwick High School. If attendance rate was 96.3 percent. nert-May said. “It’s hard to recre- — MIRA COSTELLO the team does well, the competitors will Dr. Van Eron determined stu- ate that in other circumstances, go to state and then hopefully advance to dents average 6.89 absences per but also it seems like, in many cas- Change helps struggling students nationals, according to team captain Aden Goolsbee. class period per year, one third es, students are finding ways to be Students who are on the fine line between academ- This would be the first time the team advanced to the of which were attributed to ill- successful despite those absenc- ic success and possible failure of class will now have national competition in spring. ness. The next highest contribu- es.” an earlier intervention. In earlier ISO competitions, U-High placed fourth New to Lab counseling this year, when a student re- at the University of Chicago Invitational Jan. 20, and ceives two C-minuses or one D, they are put on ac- second at the Harlem Invitational Jan. 9 at Harlem Facebook’s Messenger Kids ademic notice. Students speak with counselors and High School in Machesney Park. — SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN parents to determine the difficulty and available sup- app raises parents’ concern ports. According to guidance counselor Tracy Graham, Russian-speaking students needed This quarter, Extended Day is running a Russian by DHEVEN UNNI social media, administrators and the plan was put in place when Principal Stephanie EDITOR IN CHIEF heritage speakers language program at Earl Shapiro teachers are forced to adapt. Weber observed that there had been no official inter- After social media messaging “Social media and messaging mediary phase other than possible informal conver- Hall for students in nursery through second grade. Russian-speaking high school volunteers will be paid. apps at Lab caused cyberbullying apps are a fact of life at this point,” sations with counselors before a student would be issues, lower school parents and middle school counselor Matt put on academic probation after two D’s or an F. The program runs on from 2:10-4:30 p.m. on Mon- days and from 2:10-3:30 p.m. on Fridays. counselors are now concerned Landa said. “It’s always going to be The new policy was created by Ms. Weber who, ac- about student expectations on the present even if it keeps changing. cording to Ms. Graham, was able to look at the school Anna Rzhetsky, sophomore, is the only volunteer so far. internet after Facebook’s release of Our role is to make sure the use of with fresh eyes when she joined Lab in 2016. Ms. We- Messenger Kids Dec. 4. Messen- it aligns with the mission and val- ber decided that steps should be taken to help strug- “It’s finally a chance to involve my heritage more in my school activities,” Anna said. “I’m looking forward ger Kids allows children as young ues of the school, and that requires gling students before they are put on probation. as 6 to communicate with family constant assessment of how stu- — PRIYANKA SHRIJAY to helping kids out with their Russian, and in general just speaking the language more.” and friends, though parents con- dents use it, when students use it, — OLIVIA CHENG trol the contact list their children what students are using it for.” Goal of Connections is $3 million can message. Rather than control over con- In a few weeks, parents, faculty and other members New course will focus on genocide High School Learning Coordi- tacts, Dr. Van Eron thinks con- of the Lab community will come together with the nator Kevin Van Eron, who has a tent should be regulated and kids goal of “Changing the Game.” The Road to Genocide is a new year-long course to be taught in 2018-19 by Susan Shapiro which will an- young daughter, sees that students need increased training in social The biennial gala fundraiser, known as Connec- who grew up with social media feel media. Messenger Kids includes tions, has the goal of raising nearly $3 million to reno- alyzes the origins and development of the concept of genocide. According to Ms. Shapiro the course is im- too comfortable with what they a feature where parents can see vate Jackman Field and to increase financial aid. With are posting, rather than learning and report anything they find in- the sports theme, Connections will take place March portant because “we all need to know how to take sides against injustice.” increased responsibility from their appropriate. 3 from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Geraghty, an event space experience. “Texting is useful, certain- in the lower West Side. According to Danielle Broad- The first half of the course will examine the history of Germany, especially Nazism and Jews in Europe. Mr. Van Eron said, “this year has ly in high school, provided that water, Lab’s Assistant Director of Special events, the been very troublesome, because it’s managed appropriately,” Dr. committee is hoping to draw 600 to 800 guests to the The second half will focus on history of other geno- cides in Eurasia and Africa and the United Nations Facebook, Snapchat and Insta- Van Eron said. “Some messaging event. gram have caused a fair amount apps would be appropriate too, Ms. Broadwater explained that if the funding for Genocide Convention, according to the new program of studies. of pain for individuals in our high if they’re limited in what you are Jackman Field is raised, turf will be installed and be school.” messaging. It would be a great so- ready for use by sports teams in September. The course will feature a research trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Dr. Van Eron said these situa- cial service if the organizations In addition to remodeling Jackman field, funds tions can be more common with that provide these apps made raised by Connections will go toward financial aid. Course registration is open until Feb. 18 at 9 p.m. — GRACE ZHANG middle schoolers through sopho- sure people were trained in how “Typically Connections always has a financial aid mores. Without a way to get rid of they should be using it.” THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 2017 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO ARTS • 3 THE REAL CHICAGO? On the big screen: ‘The Chi’ shows new perspective of city Other TV shows fusion and sorrow to Ronnie Da- Chicago writer vis (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine), based in Chicago who had been the boy’s promi- Throughout history, Chicago brings authentic nent father figure. Talking through has been a desirable venue for nu- the night of Jason’s murder while merous successful shows. While experience to TV working together to cope, Tracy “The Chi” is the latest, here are tells Ronnie he needs to find the three others currently on TV. by LEAH EMANUEL man who did this. “Cops ain’t gon- “Shameless” ARTS EDITOR na do shit Ronnie, you know it.” & SAM FLEMING While the characters may not (2011-present) CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR trust the police, “The Chi” shows Taking place on the south side istinguishable from police officers who genuinely care of Chicago, “Shameless” focuses other Chicago TV se- about the community and those on the family of Frank Gallagher, ries, “The Chi” is writ- who feel their job is a lost cause. an unemployed man who spends ten by Lena Waithe, Detective Cruz (Armando Riesco) his time alternating between his a writer raised on the is a thoughtful officer who focus- duties as a single father of six chil- Dcity’s South Side, and focuses on es on the human aspect of the vio- dren and his alcoholism. While the true complexity of the area lence and recognizes the different Gallagher spends most of his time that is often minimized to gangs, individuals involved in the crimes, drinking at bars, his kids are forced guns and violence. Waithe empha- while Detective Wallace (Brian to learn how to take care of them- sizes nuances and depth of char- King) portrays a more belligerent selves. “Shameless” airs Sunday SHOWTIME acters’ lives while highlighting the and complacent type of officer. nights on Showtime, and is avail- closeness of the community. fence to feed a dog, viewers hear er. As he walks down the street, As the two detectives argue differ- able on Netflix. Unlike Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” and the first gunshots in the series. Bik- Brandon stops steps away from ing viewpoints on the case, Wal- “Chicago Med” other movies and shows alike, ing to the young black man lying the door to place a few coins in the lace says smugly, “They’ll eventu- (2015-present) “The Chi” is an authentic portrayal ally kill who needs to be killed and dead on the sidewalk of the city, white cup held out by a homeless “Chicago Med” follows the Gaff- of the city that will inflict discom- then we file the paperwork.” Coogie steals his chain and shoes man. As he walks away, Brandon ney Medical Center’s elite team of fort, pride and love from its Chi- This internal conflict within the then rushes off before the police tells the man to have a blessed day. doctors as they navigate not on- cago viewers. Though only 4 epi- police makes it easy to understand come. This propels the show into This simple act of kindness high- ly the frantic pace of the Emergen- sodes have been shown, the Show- why the community feels like they a cycle of violence and confusion. lights the connectivity and strong cy Room but also the complex re- time series incorporates drama, can’t be trusted. With the show’s story arc cen- sense of community within the lationship between coworkers and romance and comedy in its real- tered around a set of crimes, “The neighborhood. friends. “Chicago Med” airs Tues- istic and intricate depiction of life Despite the additions of some Chi” excels at showing the person- These strong connections are al- days at 9 p.m. on NBC. on the South Side of Chicago. al reasons behind crimes and how so indicated in the youngest char- juicy, cliché television drama to one crime leads to another. acters in the show. Concealed be- keep viewers eager for coming “Superior Donuts” Crime hind a car, a boy named Kevin (Al- episodes, Ms. Waithe depicts the (2017-present) The series gives meaning to the Community ex Hibbit) attempts to remain quiet South Side of Chicago in its pur- continuing cycle of violence with- Growing up around the violence as his nervously watches a murder est form. in the city. Rather than painting and crime in the city builds strong transpire before his eyes. Caught in Encapsulating the numerous those who commit crimes as bad relationships and a sense of com- the wrong place at the wrong time, layers of a South Side community, people, Waithe dives into the nu- munal protection. Kevin and his two friends, Papa Ms. Waithe aims to help non-Chi- merous layers and more intricate “The Chi” revolves around how (Shamon Brown) and Jake (Michael cago natives recognize the charac- reasons for the crimes. everyone is connected, and how Epps) must stick together and help ter of the city beyond accusations With a track from Chicago’s individuals tend to look out for each other through the repercus- in the media including comments Chance the Rapper playing in the each other. However, the show sions of what they witnessed. by President Trump saying Chica- CBS background, “The Chi” opens with emphasizes how standing up for go is a “war zone.” Arthur Przybyszewski’s dough- a teenage boy biking through a people you love can be dangerous. Law Enforcement Though some scenes confused nut shop, Superior Donuts, is neighborhood. With a big afro and The strong familial connections Nobody in “The Chi” trusts the Chicago natives, like a Pink Line quickly falling behind the other vibrant clothing to match his flow- are very apparent in the first few police. From the youngest charac- L train pulling into the Garfield “trendy” donut shops. As strug- ered backpack, Coogie (Jahking episodes of the show. The anguish ters, to the old man on the block, Green Line station, “The Chi” has gling business owner, Arthur is Guillory) bikes past graffiti and of characters who have lost fami- admiration for the CPD is rare. The gained a strong following of proud about to sell his shop when he moving trains, parking lots and ly members mixed with necessity show portrays an “us vs. them” Chicagoans. meets Franco, a 20-year-old who basketball hoops, as well as boys to carry on with their lives unveils narrative between the communi- In a raw depiction of the city talks his way into a job and con- practicing backflips on an aban- how members of the community ty and the police, but also pushes and the characters within it, this vinces Arthur that he can still com- doned mattress with artwork be- lean on each other for support. this narrative to a deeper level. new series paints Chicago with all pete in a rapidly gentrifying neigh- hind them that reads “From strug- Maneuvering his way through Sitting among her son Jason’s of its bruises and beauties. Watch borhood. “Superior Donuts” airs gles come strengths.” This sim- the streets, Coogie’s older brother basketball trophies, medals and “The Chi” on Showtime Sundays Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBS. plistic scene does not last long. Brandon (Jason Mitchell) makes team photos, Tracy (Tai’isha Da- at 10 p.m. — NIKHIL PATEL As Coogie is stopped at chain-link his way to a bar to meet his moth- vis) cries with a mix of anger, con- More alumni, professionals AMERICAN EPIC will lead Artsfest workshops by AUDREY MATZE henna tattoos, tye-dye and kara- MIDWAY REPORTER Artsfest: oke. As usual, the dance will have Whether they plan to draw their Art in the Dark: an emphasis on student perfor- classmates as Star Wars characters, Wednesday Feb. 21 mance and showcasing the vari- make vivid protest posters or set Café Lab ous types of art enjoyed by U-High up still-lifes of sweets and candy, 7-10 p.m. students. U-High students eagerly wait for “By art, I don’t just mean paint- this year’s Artsfest, a day dedicated The Hunt: Registration began Feb. ing and drawing,” Sahar said, em- to teaching arts to students, while 1. The task list was made available phasizing the variety of artistic dis- committee members and teachers on Feb. 5 on both Schoology and ciplines students have an oppor- alike are working hard to promote Facebook. tunity to participate in. and emphasize the importance of In addition to those led by stu- the event. dents and faculty and even the di- Workshops: Students are able to On Feb. 22 each student will rector, young alumni and profes- sign up for Artsfest workshops online participate in four assigned work- sional artists will lead workshops, through today at 3 p.m. Individual shops as well as two all-school as- including a figure drawing class semblies. schedules will be posted Feb. 16. led by Lillian Rosner, who recently The festivities will begin with a finished her master’s degree in art performance from the Jesse White education at the University of Chi- Tumblers, and conclude with a anticipation for Artsfest, began cago. Others include a T-shirt dec- performance by U-High alumni Feb. 1. Teams of up to six members orating workshop with Lilla Dent Bardo and his hip-hop group Al- take pictures of their completed and a voice acting class with Mi- lied Forces. Bardo will also encour- tasks and send them in by Feb. 21. randa Garfinkle. age enthusiasm for the arts as key- According to coordinator Sa- “They can expect to see high note speaker. har Siddiqui, winners will be an- schoolers embracing the idea of MIDWAY PHOTO BY SAM FLEMING “Artsfest is a place to showcase nounced at the Artsfest closing ‘their day’,” Mr. Wildeman said, SHAKA TIME. Slide guitar player Billy Williams and Drum- individual student passions,” art ceremony and will be awarded explaining what inexperienced mer Chris Tiuaana play Polynesian music for a seventh grade teacher Brian Wildeman said, hop- tickets to the Pitchfork Music Fes- freshmen can look forward to ing freshmen will sign up for work- tival. during Artsfest. class on Feb. 2. A series of geographic locations featured in shops in a timely fashion so they Art in the Dark, an art-themed Most of all, he hopes that even the “American Epic” documentary were created around Lab can choose their favorites. dance, will take place Feb. 21, the freshmen who are not interested to provide the community the opportunity to explore the Registration for The Hunt, a evening before Artsfest. in pursuing careers as artists will music through interactive experiences. scavenger hunt designed to build The night’s activities will include enthusiastically participate. THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 2018 4 • OPINION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Set example for future social media users

short-term and long-term. These As the Midway sees it … consequences can be as minor as talking to a teacher or a member nstagram. Snapchat. Face- of the school administration and book. The social media op- as major as getting college accep- tions are endless. Now, Face- tances rescinded. During summer book is expanding to reach a 2017, Harvard University rescind- younger audience with Mes- ed the acceptances of 10 students Isenger Kids. for posting insensitive memes in a As a new generation of kids Facebook group. grow up with the internet inte- Younger students see you lik- grated into everyday life, current ing, commenting and posing for high schoolers must set a respect- selfies — and they want to emu- ful, responsible example for in- late that behavior. Yet, they do not ternet use. The younger gener- always understand implications ation has to understand ethical that social media can have on col- decision making and the ramifi- lege, life and future jobs. Posting cations of using the internet while something illegal, insensitive or staying in line with Lab’s values. mean teaches kids that their be- Most teens have seen some bad havior is normal without teach- behavior on social media, from ing them how to make responsi- seeing a Snapchat of drinking ble decisions. on a Saturday night to offensive As there have been incidents comments on Facebook. Teenag- of everything from racist posts ers need to create a new norm of to rude jokes through the high kindness for social media. Young- school, everyone needs to be ARTWORK BY AMBER HUO er siblings and other kids may not aware of the gravity that social join clubs and to talk to friends. that they should act with the same reflect Lab’s values. We need to be see every post you make, but they media can have on the future. It is a primary communication values of community and kind- building community, and when are generally aware of what you One rule that encapsulates this device at U-High, which under- ness that Lab values. By keeping responsible social media usage do and how you react. is: Do not do anything online that scores the need to use social me- in mind Lab’s values, we can make happens, kindness will follow. For everything offensive that you would not do in person. dia responsibly. When students strides toward more responsible This editorial represents the is posted on the internet, there At U-High, many freshmen are use social media for school pur- content. opinion of the Midway’s Editori- can be consequences both in the told to get a Facebook account to poses, they must keep in mind Social media at U-High should al Board. America breaks promise when it denies immigrants homes by SONNY LEE “ Compared to Hong Kong, in the process to gain citizenship. saw America as a place full of op- son why I’m here today. It’s the DEPUTY EDITOR My parents came to the United portunities. Compared to Hong reason I can write this and share “Give me your where both my parents States as immigrants more than Kong, where both my parents lived my story as well as my parents’. tired, your poor, lived before they were 30 years ago to secure a good ed- before they were married, America It’s the reason why I am at one of your huddled married, America was ucation for the family they would was teeming with business, with the best institutions and am lucky masses yearning teeming with business, build together and to live the job opportunities and a place that enough to have opportunities my to breathe free, “American Dream” — a dream was “better.” Everyone wanted a parents couldn’t have even imag- the wretched re- with job opportunities and where everyone is welcome in better life, and to them, America ined when they were my age. fuse of your teem- a place that was ‘better.’ America, a dream where anyone would be it. It’s the reason I don’t consider a ing shore. Send Everyone wanted a better can work hard and succeed. From the mome nt my father boiled egg a birthday gift like my these, the home- life, and to them, America My father knew education was stepped off the plane at O’Hare, he father did when he was a child. less, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my crucial to succeed and get a good knew America really was better. He It’s the reason I still believe in the lamp beside the golden door!” would be it.” job. He lived through the begin- told me that day was clear, barely American Dream and that immi- These are the words inside the ning of the Cultural Revolution in any clouds, simply a bright blue grants, illegal or not, should be Statue of Liberty’s pedestal, part of the safety of Dreamers, individu- China, when many schools were sky with open air and none of the given the chance to naturalize in- a poem by Emma Lazarus. Since als who came to the United States not only shut down but weren’t humidity and stuffiness back in to this free country. its dedication in 1886, the Statue as minors now protected by DA- teaching basic math and science Hong Kong. He found jobs wher- People are willing to risk their of Liberty has become a beacon of CA, I question whether America is — instead, they were “brainwash- ever he could, working first as a lives traveling here to find safe- freedom and a welcome from the still the safe haven to immigrants ing” children about communism. bartender, then a waiter and even- ty and start anew. Why deny them United States to immigrants com- it was meant to be. America must Because of this, my father was al- tually moving into the kitchen. the opportunity to contribute? ing from abroad. take steps to keep the promise that ready years behind everyone else, Today my parents have their Why not allow them to improve But I don’t believe these words the country was built on. All immi- and he knew he didn’t want the own business, two children and a and add to the multitude of cul- ring true any longer. As I hear grants deserve a chance to natural- same experience for his children. home, none of which would have tures, ideas and the economy. news surrounding the Deferred ize into the country, whether that From television, movies and the been possible if not for America. To deny immigrants a home is to Action for Childhood Arrivals and chance is a new policy or a reform talk that went around, my parents The American Dream is the rea- deny the promise of America. Augmented reality will revolutionize future of technology by NIKHIL PATEL games, suggesting that business- AR and AR experiences, and this Augmedics, has already created MIDWAY REPORTER es are the best vehicle to develop massive market is far from being “ The same technology that technology for complicated spi- It’s easy to see AR technology. tapped. In the field of gaming, the has been used for gaming is nal surgery that allows a surgeon why some peo- Some argue the government pseudo-AR game “Pokémon Go” now becoming a catalyst to “see through” the skin and su- ple are calling should incentivize this develop- made almost $1 billion in 2016, perimposes CT scans on the the iPhone X the ment using research grants since and, according to the Interna- for saving lives.” spine of the patient. This heavi- most innova- it doesn’t have to worry about tional Data Corporation, by 2020 ly privatized industry is now on tive iPhone yet. making profits, but those peo- more money will be spent on AR revolutionize treatment in hos- the brink of a transformative ex- The most nov- ple fail to realize that the lack of development than on mobile pitals. In the emergency room, perience. The same technology el feature is Ap- worry itself would be a problem. gaming. three-dimensional ultrasounds that has been used for gaming is ple’s augment- Companies have a greater incen- The development of AR Kit using AR can save lives by show- now becoming a catalyst for sav- ed reality development platform tive to develop useful technolo- and the support for AR games ing the entirety of a major organ, ing lives. for iOS devices, the AR Kit, which gies. on gaming consoles attest to this not just one side. In the operat- So, is this the beginning of allows app developers to use the By developing items that are trend. ing room, a surgeon wearing a something big or is it just a pass- phone’s camera to project a com- most marketable, the companies However, the most worthwhile headset that maps out the veins ing phase? That remains to be puter-generated image on the us- generate the highest profits possi- usage of AR is in medicine. Ac- and arteries of a person onto the proven, but AR is the technology er’s view of the real world. ble and revolutionize and simpli- cording to the Medical Futur- body will make fewer mistakes or of the near future and companies Apple’s ARKit has revitalized fy the way things are done. ist, a blog detailing advances in slip-ups. only stand to gain by investing in the field of AR by incentivizing AR There is infinite potential in the field of medicine, AR could An Israeli-based company, it now. U-HIGH MIDWAY EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*...... Dheven Unni, SPORTS EDITOR ...... Emma Trone PHOTOJOURNALISTS...... Sam Fleming, EDITORIAL POLICY: Published 10 times during the school year Talia Goerge-Karron Sophie Hinerfeld, Michelle Husain, In a time when the press is criticized, the by journalism and photojournalism CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR....Sam Fleming Janie Ingrassia, Isabella Kellermeier, U-High Midway seeks to inform, educate students of University High School, DEPUTY EDITORS*...... 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MAPPING IT OUT. Stories behind Red dots represent homicides in Chicago in January the statistics 2018. Every Chicagoan has seen gun homicide maps of Chicago filled with tiny red dots, but the real Gun Violence impact of each shooting is more by the than just a dot on a map Numbers by SAM FLEMING 2000s as a spur of violence, while CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR elected officials including Mayor Chicago has become numb to Rahm Emanuel cite policing strat- gun violence, according to a Chi- egies and systematic reform as the 20,000+ cago victims advocate. cause of gun violence. shootings occured in Chicago Tom Brindisi, the senior associ- The Chicago Area Project is between 2010 and 2018 ate executive director for the Chi- one of many organizations work- cago Area Project, one of the big- ing within communities to learn gest community advocacy orga- the stories of those affected by vi- 21% nizations in Illinois, has intimate olence around the city. They then of 2016 homicides were solved knowledge of the city, but he said train community members to be- within the year they occurred the city still often confounds him come their own advocates and and other advocates, who strug- start their own organizations. gle to understand why the murder The staggering statistics often rate never seems to come down. miss the human impact of gun vi- 34 Last year marked the second olence on citizens and neighbor- people have lost their lives to straight year Chicago saw more hoods. gun violence as of Feb. 2, 2018 gun homicides than New York and “People need to stop seeing this Los Angeles combined. The causes issue as a ‘those people’ problem,” of the high murder rate have been Mr. Brindisi said. “The best way to 15% a constant point of contention be- get people to see the root causes of fewer murders occurred in tween community advocates and this violence is for them to see and 2017 than 2016. Chicago citizens. Advocates like hear the stories of people within Mr. Brindisi reference the break- their communities who are affect- SOURCES: CHICAGO TRIBUNE, up of street gangs in the early ed by violence daily.” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES HOMICIDE DATA SOURCE: CHICAGO TRIBUNE King seeks solace in organizing after brother’s death by SAM FLEMING Seeds of Peace and a couple of my CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR mentors at school,” he said. “Along While most high schoolers do with them and my family, they community service because it is a help spread the word.” graduation requirement, one Uni- Although King is working toward versity of Chicago Charter School reducing gun violence, he empha- student is using service to empow- sized the incredible amount of er himself and overcome trauma. work that is still left to be done in King Collier’s life changed when Chicago. his older brother was shot and “The killing rate keeps going killed in July 2016, but through his up. It increased by 0.5 percent last brother’s death he learned to or- year, but the best thing we can do ganize within his community and to deal with gun violence is to get has become involved in a vari- rid of the guns,” King said. ety of organizations dedicated to King also takes issue with the stopping gun violence. lack of empathy from Chicagoans “I just want to try to get the com- not on the south and west sides King Collier’s munity more involved,” King said. of the city. He made it clear that if OGDEN PARK. “I work with police, two of my Chicago does not find a way to ad- brother was shot and killed in cousins are officers, and I work in PHOTO PROVIDED BY KING COLLIER dress the problem of gun violence Ogden Park in July 2016. jails to reach out and try to prevent LEARNING TO LEAD. King sitting in on a leadership session in on the south and west sides, the future violence.” UCW’s Chicago Police brutality program. violence will become a citywide is- But through all of the conversation His brother was a close friend sue. around violence, King emphasized a basketball game every May. King tion Army and this year hopeful- that most importantly Chicago is whose death spurred King to take is already gearing up for the event ly we can get it at the police acad- “I feel like it is gonna expand. It’s action. gonna expand to the North Side home. this May. emy to play a game to remember “Depending on what I become “My brother’s passing got to me. “Basketball was my brother’s my brother.” and downtown,” King said. “Ev- I don’t want anybody else to go eryone should have the mindset in life I’m still trying to come back favorite sport and that’s actually King has worked with mentors, to here,” King said. “Even though through that,” King said. “That’s what the incident happened over,” family and teachers to create and to help because not only is it pos- when I knew I had to get involved.” sible for the violence to expand I’ve gone through a lot of trauma King said. “Every year we go to a organize his events. here, I still wanna give back to the In honor of his brother, he be- gym. Last year it was at the Salva- “I put it in with my mentor at and you never know, you could be gan an organization which holds the next to lose a family member.” city.” Jay finds empowerment in gunshot-wound first-aid by TALIA GOERGE-KARRON aid has been the most empower- entation that was happening for scribed as one of the most danger- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ing experience of her life. UMedics. I just kind of sponta- ous cities in America, Jay has never On July 18, 2016, Journey “Jay” Jay, now a junior at Lincoln Park neously found myself at the work- felt afraid of the South Side. Jamison heard gunshots in her High School, became involved shop.” “Honestly, gun violence is some- neighborhood. She had just re- with the organization UMedics, For Jay who currently lives thing that, like I said, is really pro- turned home. Moments later, the a “grassroots black health collec- in Roseland, but considers jected a lot, especially when you gunshot victim ran through her tive based in Chicago” that teaches Bronzeville her home, gun vio- live in Chicago and you’re black,” open back door. Jay was about to first aid for gunshot wounds and lence has never been a deterrent Jay said. “I feel like it’s something put her gunshot wound training to asthma first aid workshops. for her to walk around in her com- that’s constantly thrown at your use. “We teach basically urban pre- munity. face.” The victim, Peter, consented to paredness for tragedies,” Jay said. “The only experience that I have Jay said that her experiences Jay providing first aid, and then he The group plans to expand cur- had with gun violence have been with UMedics empowered her to consented to 911 being called. riculum to include diabetes and empowering,” Jay said. “Obvious- lead. “I did the standard things, which mental health crises. ly, I don’t want people to be shot “It has been the most empow- we teach in our workshops,” Jay In 2016, Jay became a trainer for and I don’t want people to have ac- ering thing in my life thus far,” said, “which is mainly applying the UMedics workshops, so she cess to guns when they shouldn’t, Jay said. “Gun violence, especial- direct pressure and keeping him can now train people how to re- and I want people to carry respon- ly where I’m from in the southeast conscious by talking to him and spond to shootings. sibly, but I have never been afraid side, is really just this dark cloud. BRONZEVILLE. Jay Jamison keeping him hopeful for the fu- “Being a contributor to my to walk outside of my house. I have And, it makes you feel helpless a gave gunshot-wound aid out- ture.” community was nothing strange never been afraid of my communi- lot of times, but getting trained side her house in Bronzeville in Peter survived his wound. For to me,” Jay said. “By being in the ty in that kind of aspect.” and knowing that I can help some- late 2016. Jay, teaching gunshot-wound first community I heard about this ori- Although Chicago is often de- body changed things for me.” THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 2018 6 • FEATURES U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Gender freedom Clothing stores begin to recognize consumer preference by EMMA TRONE what women or men should wear. SPORTS EDITOR They want the freedom to choose “ It’s a nice gesture to be able ou step into an Abercrom- their style. to wear clothes that you’re bie & Fitch, a Target or an “I believe companies want to comfortable in, and that H&M, and scan the dis- differentiate themselves and cap- are made for you.” plays. Fuzzy hoodies, ture a niche market of consum- Y — ZOE DERVIN, JUNIOR bootcut jeans in assorted wash- ers. When I say niche market, I es, and crisply folded henley shirts mean they want to go after a mar- are arranged on the shelves. As you ket where they see the demand clothes I have to wear,’ it would lean in to look more closely at the for a product and clearly there is have been great,” Eva said. “And labels, you discover that the bright demand for non-gender prod- for a lot of adults, who don’t nec- stacks are organized only by body uct,” Ms. Leahy said. “Addition- essarily wear the clothes associat- type and shape, with traditional ally, from a purely merchandising ed with their sex assigned at birth, “Men’s” and “Women’s” labels con- standpoint, there are advantages it can be hard to find clothes that spicuously absent. to carrying one collection of uni- fit your body type. But if this catch- Retailers large and small have sex products versus separate lines es on, you’ll be able to find clothes begun to embrace gender-neutral for men and women. One key ben- that fit you, and everyone wants to fashion, removing gendered labels efit is the brand may carry less in- wear things that fit them great.” on select collections. Within the ventory and have to manage fewer Junior Zoe Dervin, who de- last six months, Target and Aber- styles relative to product forecast- scribes her style as “classy tom- crombie & Fitch have both rolled ing, planning and purchasing.” boy,” similarly celebrates the op- out gender-neutral kids clothing Eva Griffin-Stolbach, a U-High portunity to have more comfort- lines. The Phluid Project, a start- senior who chooses to dress out- able clothing options available, up in New York City, plans to take side of the gender binary, believes both in style and fit. a more community-oriented ap- that this burgeoning trend has pos- “Sometimes, the clothes you proach to unisex fashion when itive implications for people of any like to wear aren’t made to fit it opens in March, touting on its age, but particularly for children. your body, so they can look kind website that it will provide “a gen- “Especially for kids’ clothes, it’s of strange,” Zoe said. “So I appre- der-free shopping experience.” awesome that kids who walk in- ciate gender-neutral clothes be- According to Allison Leahy, who to a Target can pick any range of coming more mainstream, be- teaches courses in Fashion Busi- clothes that they want to wear, and cause you can dress how you want MIDWAY PHOTO BY LILLIAN NEMETH ness at Columbia College Chica- I think especially at that age if I to dress, and it looks better on you. FLANNEL FASHION. Senior Eva Griffin-Stolbach peruses flan- go, gender lines are beginning to had walked into a store and didn’t It’s a nice gesture to be able to wear nel shirts at Uniqlo. Founded in Japan in 1949, the store provides blur in fashion design because have the restriction of, ‘These are clothes that you’re comfortable in, a variety of unisex clothing. Other stores with gender-neutral of- consumers do not want to be told the girls’ clothes, so these are the and that are made for you.” ferings include H&M, Target and Abercrombie & Fitch. HQ Trivia app enthralls students by MAX GARFINKEL still connect over the quirky, fast- MIDWAY REPORTER “ I like it because the paced trivia game. It’s 2 p.m. A group of seniors questions are fun, and I Although there are not many gathers around the orange corner like trivia generally, but people in the cafeteria, it buzzes booth in the café during a free pe- the possibility of winning with excitement when the 2 p.m. riod. They’re all looking at one stu- game comes on. People start play- dent’s phone. money makes it much more ing with the small groups that they The voice of Scott, the HQ triv- exciting.” are sitting with, their conversation ia host, emanates from the phone: — JESSICA FRANKS, SENIOR filled with anticipation for each “Hello HQties!” The game begins, question. and the students frantically de- is usually $2,000 total. The game Like Jessica, sophomore Kepler bate over the questions, desper- is live at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cen- Boonstra plays with his friends, ately trying to answer them with- tral Time. According to the terms but he also plays with his family. in a 10-second time frame. A cor- of use, one must be 17 or older to Kepler’s whole family shouted rect answer results in a cheer. A play, yet many of the participants in celebration when he won $5.14 wrong answer equals a sigh. Then are under 17. from a game he played with his it’s back to chatting. Jessica Franks, senior, has been family on Christmas Eve. The HQ trivia app has recent- playing HQ for a few weeks, and “When we won my whole family ly spread through the school like she often plays during her free pe- stood up and clapped in celebra- wildfire, with students playing the riods on Tuesdays. She said she tion for at least 15 minutes,” Ke- game daily. usually plays it with her friends, pler said. HQ was created by the or anyone else in the room who He said his sister first intro- co-founders of Vine and has is playing, because they can help duced HQ to him during late No- gained more than 1 million us- each other out, and if one of them vember, and that he plays HQ triv- ers since its launch in late August loses they can laugh about it. ia once or twice a day, depending 2017. It is a live trivia game, mean- “I like it because the questions on whether he has a free period ing that the game always starts at are fun, and I like trivia general- during the 2 p.m. game. MIDWAY PHOTO BY SAM FLEMING the same time, and all the players ly, but the possibility of winning Kepler said, “I think that we are competing against one anoth- are very big on measuring intelli- TRIVIA GAME GRABS ATTENTION. HQ has gained more than money makes it much more excit- er. One wrong answer eliminates a gence, at least our generation is, so 1 million users since its inception in 2017. The trivia game goes live ing,” Jessica said. player from the game. Remaining Even if students at U-High have we find a lot of fun in working to- at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Central Time. winners split the cash prize, which not talked much before, they can gether and solving problems.” Relax at Medici after school! Come to Medici on 57th for a delicious way to unwind after a hard day of classes!

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by ABBY SLIMMON With teammates that are MIDWAY REPORTER constantly supporting him, Horace orace Shew first started started to enjoy going to practice swimming at just 8 years and being part of the team. Hold but eventually quit. He “My teammates really believed joined the high school team as a in me,” he said. “They told me freshman and with the constant that I could get better and they support of his teammates, fell in encouraged me to put the time in. love with the sport over the next I set high goals for myself.” three seasons. Now, as a senior, he This year, Horace and his is encouraging his teammates and coaches have set specific goals that helping them realize their passion he hopes to achieve this season. MIDWAY PHOTO BY ABIGÄEL THINAKARAN for swimming. Kate Chronic, one of Horace’s ALL SMILES. Teammates and friends smile with Horace Shew, center, to congratulate him after a Horace first quit swimming coaches, explained that Horace has race, during the meet against St. Ignatius College Prep Jan. 30 at the Ratner Athletic Center. because he wasn’t enjoying it had big plans to finish off his last anymore. He said he didn’t have year on the team from the start of than they were at the beginning of of work ethic to the team, which every meet they have a ritual great teammates, which made it the season. To achieve those goals, the season. He said he wants each hasn’t always been present in called “shoutouts” where each difficult to love the sport. After they drew up a plan of steps and a swimmer to not be afraid to step previous years. member gives another swimmer giving swimming another try, timeline for Horace to reach them. out of his comfort zone to achieve “Horace is quietly inspiring a compliment on something they the encouragement from his “He is actually ahead of the his goals. to everyone else. He makes did well. Horace went out of his teammates, support of his coaches plan right now, which alternately “As a captain, it’s important that everybody else want to do better in way to shout out to new members and U-High logo on his swim I am excited for, and it makes me I create an environment in practice practice and makes everyone want of the team to make them feel cap for the past three and a half nervous at the same time,” Ms. where we can all push each other to compete better at swim meets,” more welcome. seasons have reminded Horace of Chronic said. “Now it is just a beyond any self-imposed limits to Coach Chronic said. “He’s a big “Horace is always really his love for the sport. matter of we keep doing what we achieve goals that are meaningful cheerleader as well. He’s always supportive of everyone and At first, Horace wasn’t swimming are doing and he stays healthy. If to ourselves,” Horace said. very supportive and genuinely helping them get faster. He is to his full potential, but his U-High any of the swimmers get sick at One of the most important cares about each and every one of also really good at critiquing teammates made a big difference this point, their season is finished aspects Horace brings to the the guys.” everyone and giving them positive in his success. Horace also joined because we are so close to the team is leadership. Both Coach With four f reshmen on the feedback,” Ben, a sophomore, Midway Aquatics the summer end.” Chronic and teammate Ben Cifu team, Horace has worked to make said. “He teaches them how to before junior year, which helped As one of two captains, Horace mentioned how Horace leads each of them feel included from train really well so that everyone him get faster. Now, he could thinks it’s important for the team by example. According to Coach the very start. Freshman Graham can be more productive in practice potentially make it to state. to be a lot closer together now Chronic, Horace brings a sense Waterstraat explained that after and get faster.” Smaller teams yield social advantages for athletes

by DHEVEN UNNI er activities. The numbers for girls team dynamics,” Yael said. “Hav- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF basketball aren’t a decrease but ac- ing a team that’s so small helps Music booms from the speakers. tually higher than last season’s. us bond a lot off the court, which In perfect coordination, dancers “It’s generally around this size,” makes it a lot easier to act as a perform a choreographed routine girls basketball captain Roxanne team. Since it’s so small, everyone in the studio. It seems more like a Nesbitt, senior, said. knows each other really well, and group of friends getting together. “We had a JV team my fresh- we can all joke around.” After all, most teams have more man year and part of my sopho- While there are advantages, the than five members. more year, but not many people pressure is on every member to Despite their extremely small sign up.” She said she hoped next participate fully. roster, the five participants in season the team would have more “At the same time, it’s kind of Dance Troupe seem like they’re people. hard to work with only five peo- enjoying themselves. They aren’t With so few members last year, ple on the team,” Yael said. “When the only small team at Lab, though the girls basketball team wasn’t someone doesn’t come to practice, they are the smallest. The girls bas- able to practice as well as their it’s a lot harder to coordinate with- ketball team has only 10 members. competitors. out them. When someone doesn’t While Lab’s smaller teams face dif- “Last year our team was even come to a game, we can’t perform ferent obstacles, they have still smaller, so we’re pretty used to because with only four people it found silver linings in their small having a small team,” Roxanne ruins formations.” MIDWAY PHOTO BY JANIE INGRASSIA size. said. “It’s good that this year we Luckily, usually all of the mem- Dance Troupe captain Yael Rol- have enough people to scrimmage bers show up to the practices, ac- MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’. Dance Troupe members Macy Beal, nik, junior, attributes the decrease in practice, because last year we cording to Yael. This contributes to Aida Bašić, Alexis Tyndall and Yael Rolnik rehearse in the dance in members to the quantity and had eight or nine, so we couldn’t the collaborative, music-filled at- studio. Although the team only consists of five members, it popularity of winter sports. While get any in-game experience.” mosphere that pervades the dance provides opportunities for easier formations and routines. It also the winter and fall quarters both Despite Dance Troupe’s partici- studio when Dance Troupe is prac- strengthens bonds between members. Another small team this have seven teams playing, boys pant decrease, Yael sees advantag- ticing. Rather than losing hope, the winter season is girls basketball. basketball and squash have high es, including how quickly a smaller troupe’s size has only convinced participation, that can mean peo- group can learn routines. them to bond more as a team and ple are often committed to oth- “It’s definitely strengthened our create more routines. TEAM RESULTS U-High scores are listed first. Morgan Park Feb. 2 54-44 Latin Jan. 24 4-3 Parker Jan. 30 55-11 Lake Forest Jan. 18 2-5 Boys Basketball, Varsity Willows Jan. 23 24-14 Notable: The team is Kelly Jan. 19 55-8 looking towards champi- Jones Jan. 18 29-62 Boys Swimming onship season, with Woodlands Jan. 19 40-20 Notable: Three U-High Regionals Feb. 19. divers competed for the Northridge Feb. 2 43-46 Fencing first time at the home meet Walter Payton Jan. 30 80-66 Notable: At the Great Lakes against St. Ignatius Jan. 30. Morton Jan. 28 36-61 High School Fencing Jones/Payton Feb. 1 Lost Morgan Park Jan. 26 65-58 Latin Feb. 1 Won Latin Jan. 23 49-36 Conference Feb. 3, Jacob Shkrob placed third and Clemente St. Ignatius Jan. 30 Lost Hyde Park Jan. 20 39-41 Evergreen Park Inv. Jan. 19 4th Elgin Jan. 19 52-17 Figueroa placed fifth in men’s foil. Northshore Jan. 16 62-50 Schaumburg Christian Jan. 15 57-50 Clemente and Jacob finished second and third place respective- Boys Indoor Track ly in foil at the Illinois State Notable: The boys track Boys Basketball, JV Championship Jan. 27. team placed 2nd at the first Northridge Feb. 2 36-25 indoor meet Feb. 4. Walter Payton Jan. 30 52-68 DeLaSalle Institute Inv. Feb. 4 2nd Acero Cruz Jan. 26 67-63 Squash Latin Jan. 23 29-57 Notable: The team placed Elgin Jan. 19 60-23 North Shore Jan. 16 63-52 third in the Chicagoland Girls Indoor Track Squash Conference Feb. 3, Notable: The girls track the first conference champion- team placed third at the MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD Girls Basketball ship attended in team history. first indoor meet Feb. 4. FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY. Junior Johnny Brown leaps up as Notable: The team celebrat- Chicagoland Squash Conference Champ. DeLaSalle Institute Inv. Feb. 4 3rd he attempts to block his opponent in a game against Walter Payton ed seniors at the final home Feb. 3 3rd — COMPILED BY EMMA TRONE College Prep Jan. 30. The varsity boys team won 80-66. game of the season. THURSDAY, FEB. 8, 2018 8• RECREATION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Gold and glory at the Games The PyeongChang Winter Olympics will open amid international tensions. Here are three things to look out for after the opening ceremony Feb. 9. ILLUSTRATION BY AMBER HUO

An unusual men’s hockey team Korean diplomatic implications U.S. Figure Skating’s best hope With National Hockey League barring its With this year’s games taking place only At only 18 years old, two-time national players from Olympic participation for the 50 miles from the border between North and champion Nathan Chen gives Team USA its first time since 1994, the 2018 U.S. men’s South Korea, athletes and spectators will- best chance at a skating gold medal in Pyeo- 1 hockey team won’t feature big names like 2 gather in the shadow of an uneasy, nucle- 3 ngChang. Equipped with the unique ability Patrick Kane, Ryan Suter or Jonathan Quick. Instead, USA ar truce. While both governments have agreed to march to complete an impressive number of quadruple jumps Hockey has selected players from a wider range of expe- their athletes under a united flag, a still-precarious polit- and emboldened by an undefeated season, Chen easily riences — everyone from NCAA upstarts to NHL retirees, ical situation is bound to offer hiccups, of different mag- earned a spot on the U.S. roster in January. However, in and American players in European leagues. However, ex- nitudes, to the North-South relationship over the course order to win Olympic gold, Chen must face off against Ja- perts agree that a gold medal is unlikely. of the games. pan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, the reigning Olympic champion. — COMPILED BY EMMA TRONE Olympics should empower LGBT athletes Quick Q by MICHAEL RUBIN retribution from other athletes or tory practices in order to compete. MANAGING EDITOR Analysis the public. Now, the IOC should pres- What’s your favorite Young children who watch the Several institutions have been sure countries to repeal anti-gay Winter Olympic sport? der identity. Olympics notice competitors from created throughout the past laws in order to participate in the Emily Sun: “I In the 2018 PyeongChang Win- the U.S. team hugging their loved half-century to empower athletes games. Since the Olympic Games really enjoy the ter Olympics, more than 90 na- ones after each event. They have that identify with the LGBTQ com- are held in such a high regard by figure skating. tional teams will compete, with seen male athletes hug their fe- munity, yet more nuanced steps nearly every country, their admin- I really enjoy thousands of athletes participat- male partner and female athletes need to be taken. istration holds the power to effect their artistic ing in a variety of sports. Among hug their male The Federation of Gay Games, real social change. interpretations these athletes, two Americans are partner. This created in 1982, was an attempt Moving forward, the IOC should and the emotion openly LGBTQ. year, for the first to address inherent prejudice to- focus its efforts on future genera- that they can Adam Rippon, selected as one time at the Win- ward gay athletes and their per- tions and the legacy their games express through of three men’s figure skaters on the ter Olympics, ceived inability to openly partic- create. Through demonstrat- something that doesn’t use words. U.S. Olympic team, was the first viewers could ipate in sporting events. In 2010, ing the importance of accept- I think that’s really amazing.” see a man em- openly gay American athlete to the Olympic Committee created ing all people, regardless of sex- qualify for the 2018 Winter Olym- brace his same- a temporary Pride House to host ual orientation, both the Olym- Claire Syverson: sex partner. pics. He is joined by freestyle ski- LGBT athletes, volunteers and vis- pic Games and sports at large will “I really like the The world is er Gus Kenworthy, who won a sil- itors attending the Olympics. Al- become more welcoming toward skiing. I’m a Michael becoming more ver medal at the 2014 games and though the IOC has publicly stated members of the LGBTQ commu- skier, so that’s Rubin openly accept- came out in 2015. Mr. Rippon has the need to empower LGBTQ ath- nity. The Olympic Committee can something I ing of the LGBTQ publicly stated that the Olympics letes, the action they have taken make these institutional change to like to watch. community. However, one sec- are not a supportive environment has been minimally effective. utilize their powerful influence in It is inspiring tor has just begun to change: the for gay athletes, most dramati- In the past, the IOC utilized a positive way. to watch the Olympics. Self-branded as “the cally by protesting Vice President its influence to create real social For all children watching the skiers because Sport to Create Social Change,” Mike Pence’s leadership of the U.S. change. The IOC banned South Olympics, seeing the success of it’s something I do a lot. And the International Olympic Com- delegation. In nearly a century of Africa from competing during the LGBTQ athletes and their ability to watching them kind of helps me mittee must do more to establish Olympic tradition, athletes have Apartheid era. The IOC has the ca- perform at the same level as their improve in a way because I see a welcoming and supportive en- only recently begun feeling com- pability to use similar tactics to in- straight competitors will embold- what they are doing and what I vironment for everyone regard- fortable discussing their sexual centivize nations with anti-LGBT en the acceptance of LGBTQ peo- orientations without fearing harsh am doing wrong.” less of sexual orientation or gen- laws to abandon their discrimina- ple in future generations. — COMPILED BY ELLA BEISER Chicago ice rinks Skating blends technique, self-expression A nice ice rink near U-High is Midway Plaisance Park ice skating by NATALIE GLICK mind of my problems.” rink. It is only $6 to rent skates, but DEPUTY EDITOR Figure skating competitions re- admission is free if you have your Lacing up her skates, sopho- quire the skater to be flawless own skates. It is a pleasant place more Kathy Luan gets ready to step when performing. This requires to hang out after school and is rel- out onto the ice for her lessons. the athletes to focus on both tech- atively cheaper than other skating She glides onto the ice and starts nical and performance aspects of rinks. off by taking a few laps around the skating. One of the prettiest skating spots rink to warm up for practice. For “A really good skater needs to be is the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Rib- 10 years, Kathy has been a com- able to look effortless when they bon next to Lake Shore Drive. Ad- petitive ice skater. She competes perform their elements,” Jasmine mission is free, but skate rentals are both solo and as a member of her said, “and an important part of the $12 Monday to Thursday and $14 synchronized skating team. sport is making an emotional con- Friday to Sunday. It’s open through Jasmine Wang, a junior, has also nection with the audience and the the first week of March. been ice skating competitively for judges. The fact that the sport has The McCormick Tribune ice rink over 10 years. But Jasmine said she been moving so far into the direc- is great for all ages and experience didn’t see herself being interested tion of being overly focused on the levels. It is next to the Cloud Gate in skating, let alone a competitor. technical aspects has created lots statue in Millennium Park. Skate “I didn’t initially choose to enroll of conflict within the figure skat- rentals are $12 on weekdays and myself in skating lessons, but now ing world and spurred reconsider- $14 on weekends and holidays, but I love to skate because figure skat- MIDWAY PHOTO BY SAHAR SIDDIQUI ations of current judging systems.” if you have your own skates admis- ing is so unique,” Jasmine said. GLIDE. Kathy Luan practices at the Midway Plaisance ice rink, Even though Jasmine loves the sion is free. If you need to warm up Kathy first discovered skat- where she first began to skate at3 years old. Since then, she has sport, skating is a high-demand after skating, the Park Grill Cafe is ing at age 3 when she went to the become a competitive skater in team and solo competitions. art. “Skating isn’t always the most right next to the rink. rink on the Midway Plaisance with rewarding, but it teaches you If you are looking for a unique her parents, and she soon want- ice and skating is what attracted a different feeling than like run- self-discipline, self-expression, ice skating experience, go to the ed to start skating competitive- Kathy to the sport. The feeling of ning on the ground, so when I first and pain tolerance all at the same Ice Rink at Lincoln Park Zoo. It is ly. She soon started skating with a skating helps her clear her head, step onto the ice the first glide is time. It’s also just very satisfying to located inside the petting zoo area private coach. When Kathy was six and just skate. smooth and feels natural and ef- be on the ice and execute your el- and overlooks the north and south she started competing solo, and “It was just a different feeling, fortless and it makes me feel like ements well,” Jasmine said. “When pond. Admission is $5, but while then at 13 she started competitive- and stepping onto the ice made a part of the ice. The first glide on you have to throw yourself around you are there you can check out ly synchronized skating. me feel like a whole new person,” the ice just makes everything else on the ice, it’s very nice when you the zoo for free. The feeling of being on the Kathy said. “Skating just has such in my life go away and clears my finally stop falling.” — MAX GARFINKEL