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1362 EAST 59TH STREET,U-High CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 DECEMBER Midway 15, 2016 VOLUME 93, NUMBER 4 Affinity clubs respond to Trump win

Daniela each minority group in different After presidential election, club Garcia, BSA ways. JSA President Emma vice president, Rafkin noted that Jews at Lab members hold discussions, events believes the are concerned about the effect discussion Trump has had on Americans in by Michael Rubin “rapists,” and that “we should effectively pro- terms of hate crimes and public assistant editor definitely disallow any Muslims vided a platform discrimination. With a new presidential from coming in. Any of them.” for students to “The rhetoric of this election administration entering office His comments have caused decompress and have caused all minorities to in just over a month, student members of minority groups in Elizabeth Daniela Emma begin focusing worry and has caused hate crimes organizations at U-High are America to question whether Van Ha Garcia Rafkin on the positive. to spike,” Emma said. “The attempting to find solace through President Trump will follow constituents of their clubs. Club The statement she wrote with number of Neo-Nazi references facilitating club discussions and through on his racist and leaders created written statements BSA President Tamera Carter stated has drastically increased since the through writing group statements, discriminatory claims, and dwell and presented for up to two in part, “It’s extremely important to election as well.” addressing the possible effects on how his presidency will affect minutes. let people vent and express their The Southern Poverty Law Donald Trump will have on the American people. ASA Vice President Elizabeth opinions on the current political Center, a civil rights and minority groups in America. On Nov. 15, members of Van Ha said U-High students can situation of our country. Although education organization based in Throughout the campaign, seven U-High affinity groups — and should rely on each other for the results may have not been Montgomery, Alabama, released President-elect Donald Trump was Latinos Unidos, Black Students’ support moving forward. what we expected, we only turn statistics stating that in the 10 days known for making comments that Association, Asian Students’ “During our meetings, we have to positivity and take this as a way following the election, it received target specific minority groups, Association, Jewish Students’ discussed our reactions towards to fight for what we, as citizens almost 900 reports of harassment worrying many Lab students of his Association, Muslim Students’ not just how the election affected of the United States, deserve. and intimidation in schools across future actions. Association, Feminist Club us, but how the media affects us as It is extremely important to the nation. According to The Huffington and Spectrum — and Diversity a large group of culturally diverse engage people in these important Many harassers were reported Post, Mr. Trump has publicly Initiative and Collaborative people,” Elizabeth said. “As a conversations which affect and to have invoked Trump’s name stated that he believes “laziness Efforts gathered to share written result, all of the affinity clubs came target many different cultural, during assaults, making it clear is a trait in blacks,” that Mexican statements on how the results together to remind all of us that we religious and racial groups.” that these events stemmed from immigrants are “criminals” and of the election had affected the are stronger together.” A Trump presidency will affect the results of the election. New MLK Day plans Play to the beat intend to unite students by Sonny Lee partner Lab, University of Chicago features editor Community Service Center and The annual Martin Luther King the University of Chicago Charter Jr. assembly will be held Jan. 12, but Schools. unlike past assemblies, according “The idea is to get students from to Black Students’ Association li- all three schools serving alongside aison Ariel Toole, one another on this year’s assem- the southside or bly will be less of in the city of Chi- a talent show cago depending where students on what the proj- are performing ects are,” Service their own pieces, Learning Coor- but rather, have a dinator Hannah common thread Roche said. “It’s that connects Ariel Hannah in honor of Mar- the acts. Perfor- Toole Roche tin Luther King mances by cul- Jr. and the legacy tural clubs will be prefaced with of service and community action short speeches and explanations that he had.” to state how each one connects to Families can sign up to volun- this year’s theme. teer together, students can sign “We’re trying to make this year’s up individually as a club, and then assembly very memorable and they leave campus for sites around to not shock people, but to make the city to serve for the day. them think,”Ariel said. Unlike past years, Mrs. Roche ex- Thomas Holt, a professor of plained that this year’s hope for the American and African American Day of Service is to connect almost history at U. of C., will be speak- all families with more than 20 off- ing on this year’s theme: “Be The campus service site. But there will People.” Ariel, a senior, explained still be one project on campus with that the theme is a play on the pre- Kraft Heinz Micronutrient Cam- amble of the Constitution. paign in partnership with Stop “We took it as a play off of the Hunger Now. preamble and crossing ‘we’ out “In the past two years, we’ve had because ‘be’ is more proactive and a large majority of the Lab School ‘we’ is more passive about the is- volunteers and Charter school sues that are going on right now, kids — the youngest ones — stay and it’s actually not a true repre- on campus to do projects,” Mrs. sentation of our society and culture Roche said. “So we had them in the in America, and we still have lots of cafeteria making sandwiches for a shelter and doing no-sew fleece work to do,” Ariel said. “So we’re midway photo by paige fishman hoping that this year we can bring blankets. This year our hope is to all the cultural clubs together and connect all families and all stu- GETTING JAZZY FOR WINTER WITH MILES DAVIS. Freshman Riya Chadha plays the clarinet instill this idea with other people.” dents no matter their age with a with her fellow Jazz Band members at the Jazz Band fall concert in Gordon Parks Art Hall A Day of Service will also be held community service off campus.” on Dec. 6. This was the band’s first concert of the season and performances included “Love in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Breakfast, lunch and trans- Remains” by Bobby Watson, “Four” by Miles Davis, “Pick Up The Pieces” by Average White lifelong service. Like the past two portation will be provided. Band and “Monaco” by T.S. Monk. The band is conducted by Francisco Dean. years, this year’s Day of Service will Registration deadline is Jan. 9. inside

4 • ARTS 6-7 • IN-DEPTH 12 • FEATURES For senior Lucy Students from Seeking new experiences, Ordman, spray paint beyond Lab’s H Sam Fleming spent fall and photography are her “bubble” explain quarter studying in preferred artistic media, their support of Spain, while Simone through which she finds President-elect Einhorn studied in emotional connection. Donald Trump. California. NEWS • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 2 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Climate survey influences diverse changes Administration holds discussions, while students attend conference by Emma Trone of these subsets of the community assistant editor primarily through student affinity In the wake of the AIM Survey groups, Mr. Garcia-Gonzales said. results, the call for improvements “Being intentional in potentially to the Lab diversity climate has reaching out to those groups been undertaken by the admin- and seeing if there’s feedback as istration while students attended far as what the school can do to the Student Diversity Leadership potentially meet their needs is Conference (SDLC) in Atlanta to one of our next steps,” Mr. Garcia- engage in discussion about diver- Gonzales said. sity with students from across the According to Asian Students’ As- country, as well as students hold- sociation president Victoria Gin, ing celebrations of diversity on addressing microaggressions by campus. faculty towards students of color Principal Stephanie Weber and would greatly improve the envi- Student Council members moder- ronment of inclusion among mar- ated student discussions around ginalized groups. the results of the AIM report the “I think it would be effective if week of Nov. 7. The purpose of the there was a way to have a faculty discussions was to gain insight meeting about diversity, and allow into student’s priorities in shaping the faculty to know how the stu- the diversity of the school, accord- dents are feeling. If the students ing to Ms. Weber. present how they’re feeling it won’t “The conversations about the be taken seriously,” Victoria said. AIM study and some of the open “It would have to be the faculty forums I’ve had with students members saying ‘this is how the in the high school has really students feel, I’ve had a lot of peo- revealed the need for specific ple come up to me about these is- programming and education sues, and this is how we proceed.” around the aspects of student life Assemblies on terminology that aren’t necessarily academic,” surrounding cross-cultural midway photo by benji wittenbrink Ms. Weber said. “We want to have interactions, coordinated by the conversations around diversity, Learning and Counseling office, AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 MINUTES. At the DICE-hosted a cultural club food festival Dec. around gender, around race, Dean of Students Ana Campos and 12, Jacob Beiser, sophomore, plays with dreidels at the Jewish Students’ Association booth. The around socio-economics, and just Mr. Garcia-Gonzales, have been festival included dishes provided by six cultural clubs, and DICE held a raffle for particpants with about the components of what it presented to the freshman class Starbucks gift cards, a dessert basket and the book “Humans of New York: Stories.” means to be an adolescent and a during what would normally be young adult in a school with our used as advisory periods. as the Asian Students’ Association, ence formed affinity groups for logue back at Lab, she said. mission.” Faculty members also attended the Black Students’ Association discussions, attended workshops, Beyond Lab, Saige hopes to im- The responses received from the professional development around and DICE. and listened to speakers such as prove the diversity climate in other study revealed that some students, diversity and inclusivity on Nov. 11, “Knowing the terminology, Congressman John Lewis, the independent schools. parents, faculty, staff and board which was well received according knowing what is appropriate, sister of Martin Luther King Jr., “I’m connecting with a lot of members who are black or Asian to Ms. Weber. knowing what is respectful, and Christine King Farris, and baseball people and one of my initiatives felt less included on campus, ac- According to Mr. Garcia-Gon- knowing what is microaggressive player Hank Allen. right now is trying to get Indepen- cording to Ken Garcia-Gonzales, zales, a broader goal for the rest of is a starting point,” Mr. Garcia- According to sophomore at- dent Schools to start cultural clubs Coordinator for Diversity, Equity the school is to have everyone on Gonzales said. tendee Saige Porter, the confer- and make that a priority, because a and Inclusion. the same page in terms of cultural Six U-High students who have a ence renewed her interest in diver- lot of these schools have almost no Although the results shouldn’t competency. Currently, the plan strong investment in diversity at- sity and her own identity. Through minorities. So we’re trying to start be seen as a uniform experience of is to construct programs that will tended the SDLC from Dec. 8-10. workshops on dialogue vs. debate this initiative so that those minor- the entire group, the administra- take place during advisory, as well Over the course of three days, the and how to better facilitate con- ity students who are there are able tion plans to address the concerns as supporting student groups such 1600 participants at the confer- versations, she hopes to start dia- to get involved.” Club news delegates compete at the Harvard gender Day of Remembrance. encouraging,” math team coach Pivotal MUN victory University conference. Spectrum members and other at- Joseph Scroll said. “The thing that Science team kicks off scored at Princeton — emma trone tendees lit candles and read off the happens with the math team a lot at Science Olympiad names of victims of anti-transgen- of times is that in senior year, it’s Eeny, meeny, miny, moe; catch der hate crimes, including both sometimes hard to keep the par- The Science Team placed fifth the Bronze Tiger by its toe. Lab Spectrum hosts health victims from the United States and ticipation up because there’s so at its first competition on Dec. 10, Model United Nations captured workshops for LGBTQ+ around the world. many other responsibilities that and according to senior Emma the Best Large Delegation award “This year we decided to leave the seniors have. That’s no differ- Mueller, a captain for the recent at the Princeton Model United Na- In past few weeks, Spectrum has out the ways in which they were ent this year. We’ve lost a handful Science Olympiad competition, tions Conference, held Nov. 17-20 been busy raising money, hosting killed in order to be more respect- of kids, but I think our outlook for the team is developing a game in East Brunswick, New Jersey. candle lighting ceremonies and ful and instead read the things that the future is pretty bright.” plan for placing higher at future The 19 Lab delegates were able planning health workshops for U- their loved ones said about them — priyanka shrijay competitions by assessing and to score a victory in the conference High students. when they died,” Nikki said. overcoming the difficulties they with over 1,000 competitors from Spectrum is promoting one in a — sonny lee faced at this competition. across the country, to take home series of health workshops which Certamen starts path Science Olympiad is one of the the top prize, the Bronze Tiger. will answer students’ questions to state championship four kinds of competitions that Partners Genevieve Liu and Alex- about LGBTQ+ health, pertaining Math team continues Science Team takes part in. Top- is Tyndall and Jamal Nimer won specifically to sex education. Sci- strong performance The Certamen team won both ics range from broad topics such Best Delegate in their commit- ence teacher Sharon Housinger competitions it has participated in as chemistry to obscure topics tees, while many of the other Lab will be present to answer ques- Members of the math team have so far this year: the first on Nov. 2 relating to “weird stuff like bugs delegates placed second in their tions about LGBTQ+ health, which maintained their season’s high at Kenwood High, and the second and ecology,” according to Emma. respective committees. Nikki Kuper, Spectrum’s vice presi- performance at their North Subur- on Dec. 7 at Walter Payton College There are also five different build According to senior board mem- dent, says will fill supplement ban Math League competition in Prep. events, which are engineering- ber Alexander Azar the team’s vic- Lab’s sex education curriculum. Oak Brook on Dec. 8, as they came The Lab team is made up of nov- based. tory was made sweeter by the de- Two health workshops in the se- in first place. ice Tomohiro Sawada, who com- The Science Team worked on feat of the Dalton School in New ries were held last week, separated The NSML is a league constitut- petes alone, and Chloe Schnee- build events in particular to pre- York City, considered by many to by gender with science teachers ed of schools in Chicago that com- wind, Hazel Martello and Hayward pare for the Science Olympiad. be the nation’s top MUN school. Sharon Housinger leading the girls pete in five NSML competitions Melton who are in the upper Emma explained, “Our build "For the past six years our team workshop and Daniel Calleri lead- a year. Each school also put forth group. According to Hazel, team events are new compared to last has constantly gone to confer- ing the boys workshop— but Spec- an oralist, who is given three ques- captain, Lab’s toughest competi- year, so we have to kind of start ences primarily on the East Coast trum was affiliated with either. tions during competition, 15 min- tors are Walter Payton, Whitney from scratch.” against teams such as Dalton and Nikki explained that the sex-ed utes to solve them and 10 minutes Young Magnet High School, and As a result, Emma sees a clear Horace Mann. In our team’s histo- curriculum does not address ques- to verbally present their solutions. Northside College Prep. path to improvement. ry we’ve had a lot of difficulty beat- tions from members of the LG- Emma Mueller, a senior, was the Certamen is styled similarly to “For the build events, it’s a mat- ing Dalton at these conferences,” BTQ+ community and the health oralist from Lab. Scholastic Bowl: teams answer ter of taking what we have and Alex said. “But for the first time in workshop will help to clarify ques- According to sophomore Neena questions to earn points, and the making them lighter, stronger, these last six years we were able tions students have. Dhanoa, schools are then ranked team with the most points wins. faster, and more accurate,” she to win a conference where Dalton Spectrum has also raised $100 both by how the entire team per- There are four Certamen competi- said. “For study events, by taking was also competing.” through bake sales for the Broad- formed and how grade levels com- tions per year: three regional com- the first test we figure out what will Team members hope to take way Youth Center — a program pare to one another. petitions and one state competi- really be expected for the whole advantage of their momentum that provides guidance and shelter “[At the competition] the fresh- tion. Lab’s next competition will be season.” into January when freshman and to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. men were perfect. They were the at St. Ignatius, on Feb. 1. According She hopes to target their short- sophomore delegates will train at On Nov. 29, a candle-lighting only team of any of the competi- to Hazel, Lab has a good chance of comings and improve them over the University of Michigan con- ceremony took place in the court- tors at the meet we were at to be going to state this year. the course of the year. ference, and more experienced yard gazebo in honor of the Trans- perfect. So that was extremely — jacob posner — priyanka shrijay THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 3 Recognition assembly puts focus on club activities by Samira Glaeser-Khan Social Justice Week Volleyball: All-Conference: Av- midway reporter erie Miller, Tamera Shaw, Anissa In October, the Social Justice Sanders and Troy Johnson; 2A Re- At the Fall Recognition Assembly Committee hosted a lecture by gional Championships: Girls Vol- Dec. 1 in Gordon Parks Arts Hall, Jeff Chang, the author of “We Gon’ leyball Team; ISL Volleyball Player- faculty and students recognized Be Alright: Notes on Race and of-the-Year: Averie Miller. U-High individual awards and Resegregation.” club accomplishments. Swimming: 200 Free Swim Music: District Record: Zoe Rebollo-Baum; 200 Code at Lab Medley Swim Record: Ava McK- Orchestra: Jasmine Wang ula; 50 Free Swim Record: Alexis Capture the Flag Online Con- Jazz Band: Mat Ferraro, Ben Porter; 100 Fly Swim Record: Ava test. Team Fun and Good: Louis De Grobman, Will Curry. McKula; 100 Free Swim Record: Pablo, Elbert Du, Daniel Martinez, 9/10 Choir: Leland Culver, Ariel Amber Huo; 200 Medley Relay Re- first place; Team Fresh CS: Benja- Montague, Adrian Ovsiew, Zoe cord: Zoe Rebollo-Baum, Taylor min Cifu, Paul Staley, Gabriel Ran, VanderVelde Thompson, Ava McKula and Alexis second place. Senior Choir: Helena Abney- Porter; 200 Free Relay: Alexis Por- McPeek, Sam Adelman, Alex STEM Club ter, Qin Taylor, Taylor Thompson Billingsley, Nicole Horio (second and Amber Huo. STEM Club organized Discovery year). Day on Nov. 10 to prompt students Sailing: National Champion- to reflect on how science, technol- German ship Regatta: Sailing team: Colleen midway photo by emerson wright Baumann, Lillian Nemeth and ogy, engineering and math influ- German Exchange Program GO TEAM GO. Athletic Director David Ribbens announced Sam Morin, 12th Place. ence the Lab community and the Hosts: Leah Edelson, Nicholas th U-High sports achievements. Among the top awards were Tennis: IHSA Sectional Champi- rest of the world. They organized Merchant, Whitney Merkle, Jamie ons; IHSA Single A State: 6th Place; 15 workshops for students and an Miller, Fionn Stamataky, Franziska Dhanya Asokumar being selected as ISL Player of the Year. All-Conference: Dhanya Asoku- high school assembly for all stu- Wild, Alec Wyers and Rachel Zemil. Learning and Counseling Elsa Erling, Liza Edwards-Levin, mar, Julia Gately, Isabella Keller- dents to attend. Germany Trip Participants: Av- Franziska Wild, Abraham Zelchen- meier, Delnaz Patel, Florence Alm- erie Miller, Zoe Rebollo-Baum, Senior Ben Lindau attended the Eye to Eye ko and Harrison Shapiro; 2A Re- eda, Reese McCormick and Sarah Sam Rezaei, Paul Staley and Ariel 2016 Paralympic soccer training gional Champions: Boys Cross Gray; ISL Player of the Year: Dh- Bailey Litwin and Sammy Rod- Toole. camp in Chula Vista, California. man introduced a program for Country Team; IHSA State Quali- anya Asokumar; State Champion- students with learning disabili- Sports fiers: Elsa Erling, Liza Edwards- ships Singles: Dhanya Asokumar, Math Levin and Abraham Zelchenko. ties at the lower, middle and high Soccer: All-Conference: Con- third place; State Championships Perfect Papers in Math Golf: ISL Girls Golf Champion- schools to work together through nor Smith, Jacob Leslie and Ben Doubles: Delnaz Patel and Flor- Competitions: Neena Dhanoa ship: Nikki Menta, first place; Golf art-based projects that foster self- Lindau; All-Sectional Illinois High ence Almeda, top 8; State Qualifi- (two), Elbert Du (two), John State Championship: Nikki Menta, advocacy, accommodation and School Soccer Coaches Associa- ers: Isabella Kellermeier and Julia McKee, Roshni Padhi, Jessica Pan 36th Place. Nikki was the highest metacognition. tion: Connor Smith. Gately. (two), Danesh Patel, Campbell finisher in U-High history. Phalen and Shaunak Puri. Cross Country: All-Conference: News in brief to overseeing Lab’s all-campus that affected the strike and future paper,” Benji said. “I spent a lot of Association placed features edi- Lab Associate Director construction program after the labor movements. hours working on this, so it is very tor Sonny Lee’s story, “Don’t try so retires after 26 years University’s approval of the Lab+ Benji wrote the paper in AT U.S. rewarding to see it in the paper hard to fit in that you lose your own Renovation & Expansion Project, History with Charles Branham and know that all the hard work identity” second in the nation. On Nov. 30, Associate Direc- which included the renovation of during winter quarter last year. paid off.” NSPA, an organization that tor of the Schools Dave Stafford Blaine Hall, Belfield towers, mid- Getting a paper published in — katerina lopez honors student journalists retired after 26 years of dedicated dle school, Judd Hall and U-High, The Concord Review, a journal that and promotes the teaching of and loyal service to the Laboratory as well as the construction of Earl publishes the papers of students journalism, selects the best student Schools. Shapiro Hall and Gordon Parks from around the country, is a Midway adds 5 editors journalists in the United States After joining Arts Hall. rigorous process, with a 5 percent Five staff members have new based on entries submitted by the University “What I will miss most about my acceptance rate. roles as assistant editors beginning member publications. Submitted as a human re- time at Lab,” Mr. Stafford said, “are The last paper published from this issue: Samira Glaeser-Khan, in the category of editorial/ sources con- the people I worked with and for a Lab student was by Alexander Jacob Posner, Michael Rubin, Pri- opinion Story of the Year, Sonny’s sultant in the — the administrators, the staff and Tyska in Fall 2015. yanka Shrijay and Emma Trone. story was initially announced as late 1980s, Mr. the faculty.” “I only submitted the paper as a The new editors will rotate one of 10 finalists. Stafford entered — alex lund recommendation from my teach- among assisting with the news, “I think it just shows that when Lab’s adminis- er,” Benji said. “I wasn’t sure if it sports and in-depth section or you write honestly, and from heart, tration in 1990 as Dave Student paper published would be accepted but I’m really working with social media. it pays off,” Sonny said about his associate direc- Stafford excited that it was. It’s a really great — talia goerge-karron story. tor. In his first 20 in history journal thing.” Each publication could only years at Lab, he Benji said he used a variety of submit one entry. In previous oversaw capital projects such as After months of work, senior sources to build an accurate and Newspaper highly rated; years, the NSPA has recognized the addition of the middle school Benji Wittenbrink will have a pa- inclusive representation of the life Midway writers with the Story of building and Kovler Gymnasium, per published in December edi- of George Pullman, his attempts Lee wins best opinion the Year honor. and had day-to-day leadership tion of The Concord Review. His to create a model “company town” A national journalism The Midway was also rated as responsibilities for a large part of paper is about George Pullman and the effects of the strike on the organization recently recognized All-American with five stars of Lab’s administrative functions. and how he and his railroad car labor movement. the U-High Midway newspaper as distinction, the highest ranking Mr. Stafford’s responsibilities company attempted to foster a “Aside from it just getting ac- well as an individual article. available in this system. transitioned almost exclusively paternalistic utopia, as well as how cepted, I spent a lot of time on the The National Scholastic Press — iván beck sharing justice Clubs raise funds for charity by Samira Glaeser-Khan where your money’s going and assistant editor “ One thing I really like how many people it’s affecting.” Blood drives, bake sales, and about Girl Up is that you In order to support the American refugee families. This quarter, Red Cross search and rescue five U-High clubs aim to make can see exactly where your teams, Red Cross Club also raised a difference in the world — one money’s going and how money through a food sale. They fundraising project at a time. many people it’s affecting.” organized a waffle bar on Dec. 8. Refugee Club is working with —Roshni Padhi, GirlUp president In addition to fundraising, club RefugeeOne, a relocation agency, members will also hold a blood to sponsor the relocation of a drive after winter break. Syrian family of five to Hyde Park runs educational programs for Club member Cole Summerfelt by the end of December. Latino communities and provides said, “I love every moment “They are coming over winter lawyers for immigrants involved working with my club members break, which is super exciting,” in court cases. The organization because we all recognize the great President Olivia Issa said. “It’s tries to encourage participation of privileges we have and we all want a very real and tangible thing. Latinos in all aspects of society. to give as much support as we can Refugee Club has collected over GirlUp at U-High is also to the people who lost everything.” $9,000 in donations for the family fundraising for an international Besides fundraising to support over a website.” cause. They are raising money non-profits, new clubs at U-High Latinos Unidos is also for GirlUp, a United Nations hope to raise their profile through contributing to help the Syrian organization that provides girls in their projects. family. The members plan to give developing countries with health Ethical Choice, a new group most of the money from their care, educational opportunities funded by juniors Paryssa Khazaie Dia De Los Muertos bake sale to and empowerment. The club and Madeleine Ward-Schultz, had Refugee Club. has already had a bake sale and a a bake sale for PAWS on Dec. 2 in midway photo by lillian nemeth Latinos Unidos also sold churros cookie decorating event. They also honor of National Mutt Day. COMING TO A CROSSROADS. Asha Futterman, a senior, on Dec. 1 to raise money for the sold hot chocolate on Dec. 12. “I really like how PAWS is a no- performs her original poetry at “Crossroads,” an open mic Mexican American Legal Defense Club president Roshni Padhi kill shelter,” Madeleine said. “When event sponsored by Social Justice Week on Dec. 9. and Education Fund, a Latino said, “One thing I really like about an animal gets older, they can still civil rights organization that GirlUp is that you can see exactly have a chance of being adopted.” ARTS • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 4 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Art gives identity for senior by Katerina Lopez ued working on art, but had to find “I’m interested in working with midway reporter a balance between art and dance. identity and sort of how that is pray paint isn’t usually During this time in her life, ballet portrayed in different mediums associated with fine art, but was her main artistic ability. as a way of producing content in- in senior Lucy Ordman’s “I was dancing 24 hours a week, stead of actually having a really Scase, it is her favorite so ballet consumed my artistic strong narrative in my work,” she medium. When she wants to create abilities,” Lucy said. said. a piece of art, she first picks out a Lucy has been working on inde- Lucy uses art as a way to escape medium to use — and spray paint pendent studies since last year. her everyday life, to get away from is her favorite. From there, she lets “Around last year, I had my first the stressors and let her subcon- her subconscious guide her. independent study with Ms. Neat- scious mind take control. Lucy has been working on art er,” Lucy said. “That was the be- “Dance for me was super con- throughout her life. To continue ginning of me entering back into scious. You have to be very alert with her love of art, she is currently art and approaching it as more of and thinking constantly about working on two independent art an identity instead of a extracur- technique and being aware of your studies with art teachers Gina ricular activity like ballet was. I had own body and the spacial dimen- Alicea and Sunny Neater. With Ms. more time to explore it in general.” sions of everything. There’s a lot of Alicea, Lucy curates art, while with Now, her art has evolved and stuff to deal with in the moment,” Ms. Neater, Lucy works with mixed now focuses on more abstract Lucy said. “Art is more of an escape media and photography. pieces. She creates a lot of por- for me. It’s something I can go in Lucy has visited different traits of herself and her friends. and not think.” exhibits and has helped install Her focus when working on these When Lucy decides she wants and deinstall the exhibitions, such pieces are identity and exploring to create something, instead of midway photo by kara coleman as an exhibit at the University of different art media as a way of pro- deciding what she wants to create, GETTING ARTSY. Lucy Ordman looks through some of her many Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art ducing content. she thinks about which medium photos from her photography independent study with art teacher and the exhibit in Lab’s Gordon “Now my work isn’t super obser- she wants to use. Sunny Neater. Parks Arts Hall. vational,” she said. “When I was “My work is also very medium- In addition, with Ms. Neater, younger a lot of the work that I driven, it’s less of what subject do that they have been made by the off of them and create hand- Lucy has worked in a darkroom to did was more of me seeing things I want to work with and more of same artist,” Lucy said. altered prints. hand alter different photographic and drawing them from memory. what medium I want to work with. Lucy and Ms. Alicea have been “Right now we’re working on prints. Her projects include hand- Now my art revolves around more Before, when I was a kid, my ideas working on their independent mixed media and photography,” altering prints, working in the abstract things. A lot of my work is of what to draw came from what I study since last year. Ms. Neater said. “We are working darkroom and taking pictures. more subconscious and less con- see on TV, but now I focus on what “Lucy not only helps with the on darkroom experimentation Lucy has been an artist since she crete. They are more doodle based, medium I want to use and let my exhibitions, but she also writes and then post-darkroom and was a young girl. She started off by less of an observational rendering creativity flow from that.” reviews and and an analysis of the mixed media application.” drawing cartoon characters from that looks very realistic and more Whether working with spray exhibitions with not only content, Ms. Neater praised Lucy’s work TV shows. of me getting into the zone and go- paint, pencils or markers, Lucy’s but also how the exhibition is laid and creativity. “Drawing was a big part of my ing with what my subconscious is abstract style is distinct. out,” Ms. Alicea said. “Lucy’s work is totally inspiring,” life when I was younger,” Lucy thinking.” “My artwork definitely has a Lucy and Ms. Neater have been she said. “I think her work ethic is said. “Every morning, I would She said she uses portraiture strong aesthetic in terms of all of working on different photographic beyond admirable. Her brain takes wake up really early and turn on to create a dialogue between her the pieces being very similar. When media such as liquid light, Vandyke in the world around her and incor- the TV and just draw what I saw. ” inner thoughts and the outside you look at them, you can tell that (sepia print) and cyanotype (cyan- porates her personal experiences As she got a older, she contin- world. they have a very strong style and blue print). From there they build into her artwork. The Weeknd shines on ‘Starboy’ SET comes to life by Dheven Unni dividually exceptional, “Starboy” a lot of support and people to be sports editor begins to feel mismatched when Student board willing to try out and help them Count your lucky stars, because jumping from style to style. build the show. We always need the Weeknd’s new album sets an By the end, the Weeknd settles prepares for tech people. We always need ac- example for how to switch up into a more familiar theme: love tors to come forward.” themes and genres. and loss. As he speaks to the way February show SET board member Charlie Even though the album sounds that his lifestyle inhibits his re- by Alex Lund Flocke, a senior, said the process of very different from his past work, lationships, the album takes on opinion editor approving pieces was complicated “Starboy” still has the same stun- a more poignant feel. While they From absurd comedy to melo- and lengthy. ning high notes and dark themes sound similar, the end songs dis- drama, students are once again “You always want to keep in that made the Weeknd famous. tinguish themselves with unique in for a dynamic treat this winter. mind what pieces will work well With vocals soaring over syncopat- production styles. The songs don’t The Student Experimental Theater together and which pieces are ed rhythms, the first songs evoke feel mournful as the Weeknd stops production, an annual project run practical for the space we’ve been his previous work and paint a describing his sadness and starts entirely by students, will take place given when putting a show togeth- picture of him embracing his new to talk about rebuilding. Accom- in the Sherry Lansing Theater at er,” Charlie said. “We could have fame, trying to grow accustomed panied by the Weeknd’s signature the end of February. Tryouts will a wonderful script, but there may to life in the spotlight. theweeknd.com voice, the improved production be Jan. 4-6. be too many scene changes, or it It’s obvious that “Starboy” is a highlights each high note. MOVING ON. In new album, The SET board, composed of might be too long, which can over- very different album than any- After listening to “Starboy,” it’s students, has just finished select- extend a show. ” thing he’s done before. Though the Weeknd reflects on his undeniable that the Weeknd has ing 15 script submissions to be a Board member Nicole Horio, a more polished, the beat is still un- new fame, while maintaining changed his style. None of the part of the 90-minute production. junior, wrote and will be directing like other songs in the genre, and original charm. songs sound like they would be- As they are now ironing out the two pieces in the production. the chaotic beauty of his last al- long on any of his previous al- production plan, the board is co- Nicole said she is looking for- bums is replaced with a rhythmic for the Weeknd, but he pulls it bums. By keeping just enough ordinating with directors, design- ward to the variety of theater the tone mirroring other artists in the off, incorporating the same mix of the stylistic themes that have ers and preparing for auditions. board has selected to be part of the genre. of confidence and reflection that defined his career, however, the The board also approved 16 de- show. As the Weeknd rages against the brought him to fame. Weeknd has made an album that sign and directing submissions. “We have several modern piec- way that the spotlight has erased In the middle of the album he demonstrates evolution without “It’s a variety of materials,” the- es and a good mix of different his own personality, the concept departs further from his usual alienating his fans. This is perhaps ater teacher Lucijia Ambrosini genres,” she said. “I’m also looking of the album changes. Singing style. The album feels like an ex- the best part of “Starboy”: a perfect said, “and it looks like it’s going to forward to directing and learning that he is “not a Teen Choice,” he periment as the Weeknd tries his balance between new, interesting be a really exciting show. We have how to direct two of the pieces that warns people to not forget who hand at different genres, like jazz music and songs that are recogniz- student directors and student de- I submitted and seeing them come he is at heart. This is a new theme and rock. While each of them is in- ably his. signers and they’re going to need to life on stage.” 2016: Year marked the end of an artistic era, beginning of by Sonny Lee features and lifestyle editor JANUARY JANUARY FEBRUARY APRIL APRIL With 2016 coming to an end, it’s David Bowie’s Alan Rickman’s death 2016 Academy Awards Prince’s death “Lemonade” important to reflect on the year we death On Jan. 14 actor Alan On Feb. 28, the Academy On April 21st, beloved On April 23 have had. Although many artists, On Jan. 10 singer Rickman died of cancer. Awards took place in musician Prince died at Beyoncé released actors and celebrities were lost and performer “Alan Rickman had a the Dolby Theatre in age 57. Accoring to the a new album, this year, it’s important to cele- David Bowie died at major role in the Harry Hollywood. The Academy Rolling Stone, Prince “Lemonade.” brate their work and celebrate the the age of 69. Potter series, and seeing and film industry were will be remembered as “The album, to work of others who are still pro- “David Bowie was a major figure from my criticized at large for a an “icon of artistry and me, was about ducing great art today. Although the person who childhood die was a bit lack of diversity, with no individuality,” as well as accepting and sad and unfortunate, there is al- helped me connect of a wake up call that I’m black actors nominated an artist who “embraced acknowledging ways a silver lining. Finding Dory, with my dad rolling stone not really a kid anymore. for any of the major controversey, presenting black beauty and tidal Beyonce’s album “Lemonade,” The through a shared It felt sort of strange, categories. Among the himself as an androgy- giving appreciation Magnificent Coloring Day Concert taste in his music. having a part of my awards given, “Spotlight” nous sexaholic in his to black women. and Chance the Rapper’s album Although he is gone now, the relationship he favorite book and movie won Best Picture, album art and lyrics.” Each song represented something different series not live anymore.” Leonardo DiCaprio won Prince’s albums “1999,” “Coloring Book” are all highlights helped us build is stronger than ever.” that happened in Beyoncé’s life. I think a lot — Alexis Tyndall — Dania Baig Best Actor for “The “Purple Rain” and “Sign of 2016 and also deserve to be of it spoke to me as a young black woman Revenant” and Brie ‘O’ the Times” continue celebrated.“Coloring Book” are all myself trying to find myself in the midst of Larson won Best Actress to influence artists today. our crazy world.” highlights of 2016 and also deserve for “Room.” — Alex Du Buclet to be celebrated. THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 • ARTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 5 For band members, music is a way out ‘Allied’ doesn’t live The Folies aim to increase up to hype by Priyanka Shrijay awareness about assistant editor mental health With beautiful imagery and an old Hollywood flare, “Allied” tells through music the story of two lovers involved with the Allied powers during by Samira Glaeser-Khan World War II. Although it possesses assistant editor the air of an iconic Hollywood film Sending a message. That’s what in its story and production quality, sophomores Sam DuBose and “Allied” falls a bit flat in its ability Michael Harper hope they are do- to convey the central love story in ing with their music. Sam and Mi- an enrapturing manner. chael’s indie rock band, the Folies, Released on Nov. 23, “Allied,” is currently working on an album follows Canadian wing command- of songs focused on mental health er Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) and his re- issues. They hope to release it this lationship with French Resistance year. fighter Marianne Beausejour Sam contributes to the band (Marion Cotillard). The two meet midway photo by lillian memeth on piano and voice with Michael behind enemy lines during a mis- on guitar. Three additional sopho- HARMONY FOR HEALTH. Sophomores Abraham Zelchenko, Sam DuBose, Grant Fishman and sion in Casablanca for which they mores round out the band: Henry Michael Harper rehearse in Gordon Parks Art Hall. They hope to record an album next quarter. are paired and ordered to pretend Cassel, bass; Grant Fishman, to be married. Beausejour explains drums; and Abraham Zelchenko, focus less on performing and more Sam, knowing friends with eating “I think that by getting our to Vatan that she approaches her trombone and guitar. on recording their album, which disorders has strongly affected stuff out there we can just really job by keeping her emotions gen- According to Michael, the five they will do in the new recording him and inspired him to write release what we mean and what uine, even though her line of work musicians formed the group last studios in Gordon Parks Arts Hall. music. He has also written songs we think,” Michael said, “but then requires her to hide her identity. spring during a jazz band trip to Nicholas Merchant, a sophomore, about his experience of pursuing a the best thing would be if others This plays an integral role in the New Orleans. He said they were will help the group with the career in music. would identify with that and feel plot of the second half of the mov- inspired by the numerous street technical aspect of recording. “One frustration I have that in- inspired.” ie as their relationship grows past bands. According to Michael, many of spired a song of ours is that people Besides being a way for the band the requirements of their mission “These people were just re- the songs in the album focus on don’t really take me seriously when to help others, music also has an and into surprising complications. ally original,” Michael said. “They teen mental health issues. I say that I want to go into music important personal meaning for The central love story is a com- weren’t trying to be anyone. They “There are a lot of problems that professionally,” Sam said. “It’s re- the members. mon trope in film: two spies who were just being themselves. They you wouldn’t think would be hap- ally hard when people say that it’s “It makes me feel good both to risk the integrity of their work for did it for the music and you could pening in high school for people just a phase because for Michael play it and to listen to it,” Henry love, and uncertainties that follow. just tell that they really loved it.” mentally or emotionally,” Michael and me, it’s just not a phase. We re- said. “It just makes life more enjoy- However, in “Allied,” this beloved So far, the Folies have performed said. “But everyone has problems.” ally do want to go into music.” able for me.” theme is compromised by the last June at Labstock, U-High’s an- Sam said that the band Michael said he and his band Putting out songs is also an im- unconvincing chemistry between nual student concert in Kenwood members take inspiration for members not only hope to express portant career step for Sam and Vatan and Beausejour, particularly Mall. They have also given a sum- their songs both from their own themselves through their songs, Michael, the only two members because their romantic storyline mer concert on Michael’s rooftop. personal emotions as well as from but they also hope to help others of the band who plan to do music was promising when the charac- This year, the musicians plan to people they know. According to going through similar emotions. professionally. ters were first introduced in the film. A mutual, undying love is es- pecially essential to the plot’s end- ing, and was ultimately not con- ‘Fantastic Beasts’ revisits world of Harry Potter veyed with enough vehemence to by Talia Goerge-Karron understanding. While nothing can justify the events in the film’s final news editor replace the legendary adventures “ While this movie is not moments. Open Newt Scamander’s trunk of Harry Potter, Newt Scamander’s Still, the film’s visual experience a prequel for the Harry is nothing short of ravishing. The and find Nifflers, Thunderbirds, escapades provide some solace Potter series, it is a Erumpents, some of the dazzling that was missing from Rowling’s first shot of the film is of Vatan creatures from “Fantastic Beasts magical world. good stand-alone film parachuting over the mesmerizing and Where to Find Them,” a new When Newt accidentally and introduction to the sand dunes of the Moroccan des- movie based on the 2001 book by lets loose some of his magical ert as the sun begins to rise. Later, creatures and world of Beausejour gives birth outside dur- J.K. Rowling, who also wrote the creatures in the city, the audience magical zoologist Newt screenplay. Viewers dive into a is taken on a journey through New ing an air raid — a scene complete pre-Harry Potter world of wizards, York magical filled with gangster Scamander.” with bombs whizzing through the magical government and evil goblins, wicked wizards and sky and frantic civilians running forces. dangerous dark forces. The movie’s four main plots for cover. Down to the wardrobe, While this movie is not a prequel By chance, a “No Maj,”a non- combine for a cinematically scenery, atmosphere and thought- for the Harry Potter series, it is magical human, Jacob Kowalski thrilling film. Newt’s empathetic ful details like the film’s many nods a good stand-alone film and (Dan Fogler), sees one of the relationship with his animals is to the 1943 film “Casablanca,” “Al- introduction to the creatures and creatures and gets taken for a sweet. The director creates a whole lied” is saturated in timeless Hol- world of magical zoologist Newt ride until being caught by former- new world for Harry Potter fans lywood cinematography that cap- Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). Auror, magical police, Tina and newbies with Newt’s fantastic tures the vestigial charm of early The cinematography creates Goldstein (Katherine Waterson). creatures and their magical 20th century culture. an enchanting world with wild As an unknown dark force powers. Although certain choices made warner bros., used with permission and fantastic animals in Newt’s disrupts New York, the three travel By delving deeper into the by Vatan and Beausejour may IT’S FANTASTIC. David collection. the city looking for Newt’s lost Harry Potter world, J.K. Rowling seem unfounded, the sincerity of The beauty of the magical magical animals. Meanwhile, the has allowed spinoffs of this story the central relationship itself may Yates directed J.K. Rowling’s be called into question, and the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to creatures and the wild colors of Magical Congress of the United and its supporting characters. The the set all provide a backdrop States of America is working to fact that J.K. Rowling wrote the culmination of the nail-biting Find Them,” which takes place for the adventure story. The calm No Maj disruptions in the screenplay makes it even closer to journey lacks fervor, the overall in 1928 and follows wizard beasts are unimaginable, so they city, while combating the dark her imagination and her world of story’s intensity, premise and gor- Newt Scamander. allow viewers to broaden their force. the beloved Harry Potter. geous cinematography make “Al- lied” worth watching. change, continuation of great entertainment may july august august september

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When to have fun is at a point in his career was no hope for that since ‘Finding Nemo’ is a difficulty in producing Wilder passed away I felt with some of my closest friends where he’s really starting classic, but it was as good as I hoped it would something even better, as though a small part of and see some of my favorite artists to make it big. He stays be because it consistently made me laugh, but somehow he did it.” my childhood had died.” at the same time.The best part was true to who he is, and the had touching moments and a good plot.” — Nicole Horio — Nicholas Slimmon obviously Chance.” imdb used with permission product of this, ‘Coloring — Alex Stevanovich — Nikki Han WORKING TOGETHER. Brad Book,’ in this case, is Pitt and Marion Cotillard to- magnificent.” — Jonathan Ruiz gether made the action flim. IN-DEPTH • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 • IN-DEPTH 6 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 7 H Montana H Florida RYAN STAGG I feel like through his policies he JAMIE ZIPPER the trickle-down effect I hope Bozeman High School can improve national security. Pine Crest High School, he’ll create. I hope that he, in Age: 18 Fort Lauderdale general, becomes a little more BEYOND OUR BUBBLE: What would you say to people Grade: Senior Age: 18 presidential than previous Voted: Yes who are worried about a Trump Grade: Senior presidents. I’m expecting him to presidency? Voted: Yes understand what the job is and Hyde Park sits in an ideological bubble. Why did you I feel like if any of what is viewed be able to exceed expectations support Trump? by many people as very negative Why does and prove he belongs — that he I felt like in the or xenophobic or misogynistic or Trump appeal to can be presidential even though Students went to bed on election night shocked long run, besides anything of that sort, any of that you? in the past he’s said things that all the negative radical policy that he may try and Trump appeals aren’t totally presidential. I hope and could not understand why the nation would things that were implement, even if he does get to me because I that he’s able to bring our country said in the media, Congress to propose it, which they don’t really think together right now because I think H I feel he was a won’t. It’s not going to go anywhere that politicians that there’s a lot of division, and vote for Donald Trump to be the next president. better choice because Congress is not made of who have been a lot of anger in the Democratic for me and for people like Donald Trump. These in charge over Party. Hopefully, when he is able The Midway asked eight high school students my values than radical policies can be controlled the past decade have done a good to improve our country, people Hillary Clinton by Congress and the Supreme job, and to me he isn’t a politician, will see him in a different way. was. I feel like she violates more of Court. These people aren’t in so I think we need a change. He from around the country why they supported what I believe in. danger, although it may seem that appeals to me because he cannot What do you think about way. There’s checks and balances be bought, and many politicians the allegations that he is What issues make you support in the Federal System that will have been bought by lobbyists, untrustworthy? That he doesn’t him. Their reasons varied slightly, but they Trump? protect them. but Trump campaigned for keep his word. I believe in a rule of law through himself — he used his own money I don’t think those allegations shared similar sentiments — immigration policies that support What advice would you give for the campaign and I believe he are true because there hasn’t been legal immigration. I feel like to to students your age regarding truly will do what’s good for the history where he goes back on H Texas allow illegal immigration violates Trump’s presidency? people. He’s in favor of a hands-off his word — he has proven to be Americans need to wait until he the rule of law. I support lower To them I would say, if you don’t government, so businesses will a trustworthy candidate. There MIKE MAHOWALD his speeches and the debates and taxes. For the most part, and agree with him or you do, you control the market more and there hasn’t been a specific instance Episcopal School of Dallas all that, and as far as expectations, there are situations otherwise, I should take an active in your local will be fewer taxes and more room where he was untrustworthy. He takes office to make judgements. Age: 17 I don’t think any of it is going to am anti-abortion. I do support and state governments, because for businesses to hire and such. has never lied, I don’t think. He Grade: Junior happen. I understand that the putting tariffs on foreign trade. I especially in small towns and your In my opinion, he’s more always says what he feels. Even if Voted: No Senate and the House are all do support fixing trade deals with own local regions, the Federal objective because he cannot be it’s maybe not what people want Republican now, but I mean, you foreign nations. I feel that Trump government does have a say, but bought by lobbyists — he doesn’t to hear, he says what he feels. Many people know, convicting Hillary Clinton, will have the ability to do so with the state and country government really have an ulterior motive He didn’t change who he was to H Washington have considered and building a wall and things of HOW WE VOTED his background in business, and so has an even closer impact on like money or fame because he’s become president. So I don’t think some of Trump’s that nature are so far from being he will have a negotiating ability. your daily life. I would say get already famous. he’s an untrustworthy person. I AJAY ARCHAMBEAU were certain moments during the statements that rational, that I don’t think any- Chicago’s Fifth Ward, which contains Hyde Park, involved and educate yourself. think that also carries on what you Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie campaign where they questioned are perceived to thing will get done. voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in the How do you think a Trump You should have an active voice in What are your expectations for asked earlier about what I expect Age: 18 him or stopped supporting him, be sexist, racist presidency will affect you politics because that’s important a Trump presidency? What kind him to do as president: he’s gonna Grade: Senior so were there any moments and xenophobic What are your thoughts on 2016 presidential election. However, this was not positively? for a civic, active population. of change do you think it will have a great staff. I think that he’s Voted: Yes during the campaign where you have some nationwide protests I feel that he has the ability, if he In terms of any fear of Donald bring about? gonna get people in office, in his questioned his values and ques- disqualified against the Trump victory? the case for the rest of the country. plays his cards right, to improve Trump, he and his administration I think that our economy will cabinet, who are also trustworthy. What were tioned what he stood for? him from the The protests against Trump are the American economy and to can be controlled through the start booming again because of — interviewed by jacob posner specific things Yeah you’d have to. I’ve always presidency. Do kind of shocking. I understand Percentage of popular vote for Hillary Clinton: strengthen national security Supreme Court and by blocks that you experi- kind of viewed the Republican these statements hold as much that Clinton won the popular vote, through enforcing rule of law from Congress, and I think as “ I was never gonna vote Clinton — it was either third enced growing party as more constitutionally weight in the minds of voters in and people were pissed about the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA especially along the southern Americans we have nothing to up that helped based, and banning Muslims Texas? Electoral College in the election, border. I am in full support of fear. Hopefully, he will make party or Trump, and the thing that kind of made me you form your was something that I don’t think I would say that a lot of Trump’s but I think that protests are totally all sorts of legal immigration, the decisions to create a more vote Trump was actually Democrats calling Trump values? would be a good idea, so that was more controversial statements are unwarranted. As Americans, we 46.3 but that which is illegal I see as a prosperous America and work to Well the main the specific moment. But yeah, I looked over. I mean, it’s a pretty have the right to vote. And people threat. As these people are illegal, unite, rather than divide. supporters names like racist and sexist. … If you’re — interviewed by thing would mean, other things that I thought conservative area. And, from what chose, and Donald Trump got there’s no way to see who’s coming talia goerge-karron a Democrat and you’re looking to blame someone I be growing up were exaggerated didn’t bother I believe, I’m not really going to elected as our president, and I CHICAGO in and going out of the country. would blame how you treated the opposing side.” my parents are much older than me. The “Access Hollywood” take what the presidential candi- think we just need to accept what probably most parents of kids my tape didn’t bother me, but yeah, date says personally. I am a male, happens. — Ajay Archambeau, Washington state age, so they’re definitely not on the one moment that stood out so I don’t really understand his I think all those things about 83.7 board the whole political correct- that was probably the moment sexism and it doesn’t really affect anti-hate rather than worrying ness movement, and so growing where I was most likely to vote for me as much as it might for others. about who won the election is up I always kind of looked at some someone else was when he talked I think in this area, down here in what people should really be HYDE H California H Arkansas of the instances of over-policing about banning Muslims. the South, it was definitely more worried about. This is creating so PARK ALYSSA MITCHELL What about Trump’s lack of CALEB JOHNSON this election? some of the words people use. overlooked. much divide within our country, San Juan Hills High School, affiliation to politics appeals to Jessieville High School Initially I supported Marco Ru- Were there certain things that 93.9 And some of the silly things the and I mean, it’s a hugely impact- San Clemente you? Age: 18 bio, and when Rubio got knocked made you dislike Clinton or stray What are the expectations for a PC does as silly, so that was prob- ful decision, but when it comes Age: 17 I think that he isn’t, like, sleazy. Grade: Senior out of the race I started support- away from her? Trump presidency? sources: cnn.com, chicago coard of election commissioners ably the main thing. down to it, it’s all about uniting. Grade: Senior I feel like a lot of big politicians Voted: No ing Trump. It just all kind of went Well mostly I think he is more of Honestly, what I think he says, So I think coming together is most Voted: No can be very sleazy. And it’s really down from there. It started when How did your parents really do a capitalist. I think kind of the big he said some pretty outlandish important.” cool because this is the first time Why do you he started winning the Repub- — interviewed by emma trone to instill these values in you? difference economically between things in his campaign, just from H What is the we see someone who isn’t in it for support Donald lican Primaries, and I started to It wasn’t like my parents politi- Republicans and Democrats Colorado appeal of Trump the money — he isn’t in it for the Trump? take more notice of him. At first I cally brainwashed me — it wasn’t is Republicans are more pro- AMIRA MEHARZI he would be deemed sexist. I don’t either to yourself power. He saw all these atrocities The reason I thought he was a fad that would a big thing, it was just small business and Democrats are more Smoky Hill High School, Aurora think that’s what sexism is, but I or people in your happening in our nation and he supported Trump die away quickly, but once he moments. Like for one thing pro-working man, and I think it H Maryland Age: 18 do think what he said in the tapes community? couldn’t just sit idly by and watch is that he was the started winning I started looking they would watch Fox News a lot, is better for the economy to be WILL WEINFELD political experience. Whether it is Grade: Senior was absolutely wrong, but I don’t I think that the it happen. best alternative more at him. I realized that he was which is a conservatively biased, more pro-business. His business Gilman School, Baltimore his relationship with China or you Voted: Yes think he is sexist. I dismissed his biggest appeal for to Clinton. I did really unorthodox as a politician, so I learned a lot of things growing background and his business Age: 18 know his tweets, which people personality and behavior and just us is just like this What do you think about the not agree at all and that he might be the real deal, up from that viewpoint. I mean it philosophies would be something Grade: Senior don’t like, he doesn’t do what your Why did you focused on his policy. He is the idea of change. For protests against Trump? with what Clin- and bring some things that a lot wasn’t like they would show me I agreed with. Voted: Yes typical politician does. People see support Donald president, and I am not befriend- eight years we had a very liberal They absolutely have the right to ton had to say and I didn’t believe politicians have promised but propaganda films or anything. And Clinton, I mean, she’s cer- that as kind of a series of major Trump? ing him or anything, but he is our president and government — I protest — that is their right — but that she was a trustworthy person never actually done. Every politi- tainly had a lot of scandals. I mean What was your faux pas, but I think it is really one I wasn’t a sup- president. At the end of the day think that we were just ready for a I just feel like their protesting isn’t and I wouldn’t trust her with the cian talks about jobs and bringing What are some of the specific the Benghazi scandal was some- most notable of his biggest strengths. porter initially. I it’s his policies that matter not his change at that point. So I mean, I going to accomplish anything. The presidency. I know Trump isn’t the them back to the country, and reasons that you support Trump thing that didn’t make her seem memory from had supported personality. grew up conservative, my family’s saying that ‘He’s not my president’ best person in the world — he has I know he talks a lot about that, and supported his campaign? the most intelligent, like she didn’t the months How do you feel about Trump Marco Rubio in One of the fundamental things conservative and a lot of people in is pretty weird to me because he is made mistakes and said things I too, but I think that since he has I would say there were kind of really know what was going on. leading up to the not having any political experi- the primaries. that I have learned through my my community are conservative, going to be their future president. don’t agree with — but I did sup- a business background and does two main things. I mean he sup- The email scandal made her seem election? ence? But as the RNC father’s job, is that every politician so we’re just very excited to see So I feel like it is a bit of a waste of port him over Clinton because not operate at all like a normal ports something new. He seems like another politician that wasn’t I am the I am a big proponent of outsid- came, I real- is externally controlled. Donald that change.” time because they’re not going to he’s so different than the average politician that he can facilitate like the symbol of change, kind the most honest, and then her President of my ers in leadership positions in ized that Trump Trump will not be swayed by any achieve anything. politician that he could bring some change. of like how Democrats thought speeches to the bankers made her school’s Young government albeit I would like to was our nominee and we had to vested corporate interest. There What changes are you looking some change about. What would you say to a Clin- Obama was. He seems completely seem like another politician who Republicans see him appoint in his cabinet a support him, that’s when I started are no large behind-the-curtain forward to seeing during the What was your community’s Why didn’t you like Clinton? ton supporter concerned about a new in that he is not a politician, just kind of fit in with the bankers club and we happened to have a healthy balance of politicians and supporting him. I am a conserva- people who will influence him. Trump presidency? reaction to the 2016 presidential In terms of not trusting Hillary, Trump presidency? and Clinton seemed like the status just for money. Her policies were meeting the day of the election, outsiders because I think that in tive Republican, my parents are He is a businessman. He is self- My parents had to pay $60,000 election results? it has more to with her political I try to take a more objective quo. And she seemed kind of like more liberal than the policies I which was obviously pretty positions like Secretary of Defense — my father even works for the funded. He is himself. That is what in taxes recently. That is the I feel like it’s very divided. After career as a whole. She never was approach, and try to understand the phony politician that people like, like she said she liked open electric. When people started to and Secretary of State, it is im- Conservative Republican party of I love most: he is just himself. equivalent to a year of college. the day of the election, half the convicted of anything — no big the other side, and try to be less like me were tired of. … The main borders, and she is anti-Second come in, especially a lot of guys portant to have people who know Colorado. I myself had this bias $60,000 — that is insane. So people I knew were very upset scandals against her — but there impassioned about things. If thing is that it was kind of like Amendment. in the underclassmen range, what they’re doing. I have been against Trump. What policies of his appealed obviously for them it would be and very angry and the other half were so many questions and black someone, a Clinton supporter, a revolt against the politically I was never gonna vote Clin- they were all really excited about pleased with some of his cabinet to you the most? major tax cuts, and just kind of were very excited like I was. So spots on her record. The Clinton was scared of him and his deci- correct movement. I just kind of ton — it was either third party or the future, and they were very appointments, but I do think that How did you support Don- I have way more in common like bringing together or like just I feel like when he gets inaugu- Foundation gets a lot of funding sions, I would tell them to give When the whole PC movement Trump, and the thing that kind of optimistic about what the election it is important to have someone ald Trump after the tapes were with his views on immigration, reinstituting the American value, rated there’s still going to be some from several large donors in the him a chance, don’t judge him when they label people and when made me vote Trump was actually meant for the Republican Party. who is not, I don’t want to say cor- released? foreign trade deals, health care so we get to stand for the pledge backlash, some very upset people, Middle East, which could entail right out of the gate, don’t say he’s they have these absurd, like in Democrats calling Trump sup- rupt, but a corrupt politician who What he had said in the tapes reform, energy independence of allegiance, and see our nation but I feel like as they start seeing some political relations with those destroyed our country when he some colleges when they wouldn’t porters names like racist and sex- What specifically do you like knows what they are doing. I think was extremely upsetting to me, and foreign policy, than I would come back together again, and I’m improvement and changes in our countries. It’s no coincidence hasn’t even done anything. I think let Bill O’Reilly or Ben Shapiro ist. And it was the over PC move- about Donald Trump? think that if we want something to even prior to that he has often ever have in common with Hillary really excited to see what Donald government that are actually go- that that stuff keeps happening. they should give him a chance to speak, and Trump was kind of ment. If you’re a Democrat and I think that one of things that get done, for better or for worse, been accused of being sexist. The Clinton. It’s time for a change, and Trump has in store, you know, ing to be very beneficial, I feel like She has a shady record and she lead the country. He’s innocent the symbol of “we are sick of the you’re looking to blame someone I I like about Trump personally, Trump is going to get something words ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’ often get he is the change we need. I think because he isn’t a politician. that whole negative sentiment is can’t be trusted with important until proven guilty. We should let politically correct.” It was a revolt. would blame how you treated the which is also one of his biggest done. thrown around a lot, and if Don- people need to have some respect It is unconventional for a non- going to decrease. information. him go and see how the country opposing side. — interviewed by michael rubin ald Trump were to defend himself, for him and give him a chance. — interviewed by priyanka shrijay What made you decide that — interviewed by leah emanuel downfalls, is his brash nature, politician to be elected president. is faring. For a lot of Republicans there his indecisiveness and his lack of by saying something about ‘her,’ — interviewed by natalie glick Trump was the best candidate — interviewed by clyde schwab OPINION • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 8 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO As the Midway sees it… U-High Assembly indicates signs of progress Midway xasperation, frustration and portance of student involvement. Published 10 times during the school year annoyance — these qualities The best assemblies have each by journalism and photojournalism stu- Edefine the experience at as- been geared toward students — in dents of University High School, semblies for many students. some cases even run by them. It University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Yet this year’s Fall Recognition would be disappointing if assem- 1362 East 59th Street Assembly heralded a shift in that blies reverted to being formulaic Chicago, Illinois 60637 mentality. While the new focus and monotone as if they were or- Phone 773-702-0591 FAX 773-702-7455 on student engagement was a ganized just for the sake of having Email [email protected] welcome change, there’s still more an assembly. If the administration Copyright 2016, Journalism Department, that can be done. and Assembly Committee restrict University High School There’s a reason there were large assemblies to those which actively Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois gaps in the audience, and it was try to keep the student body’s in- EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*....Marissa Martinez, not solely due to a lack of interest terests in mind, assemblies will Clyde Schwab from the student body. For some transform from a chore to a more students, the inconvenient timing highly regarded community- NEWS EDITOR*...... Talia Goerge-Karron of the assembly was the problem. building experience. OPINION EDITOR*...... Alex Lund Each year between Thanksgiv- While the Assembly Committee FEATURES EDITOR*...... Sonny Lee ing and winter break, students members are responsible for plan- receive an increased workload as ning and organizing assemblies, ARTS EDITOR*...... Natalie Glick the quarter comes to a close. For it would be unfair to place all the SPORTS EDITOR*...... Dheven Unni many, the hour of study time that blame on them. The committee ASSISTANT EDITORS...... Samira the assembly period provides is a of students, faculty and adminis- necessity. trators, can’t improve the assem- Glaeser-Khan, Jacob Posner, Faced with missing an assem- blies on their own. Students bear Michael Rubin, Emma Trone, bly or potentially failing a test, a responsibility to show up. The Priyanka Shrijay students skip the assembly. The committee has demonstrated a REPORTERS...... Iván Beck, dragnet of counselors and faculty artwork by neena dhanoa willingness to listen to our voices, Liza Edwards-Levin, Leah Emanuel, positioned at exits might increase but that’s useless if those who have Max Garfinkel, Katerina Lopez, the body count in the Assembly engagement. tation. grievances do not express them. Abby Slimmon, Grace Zhang Hall, but this tactic cannot always That approach showcased stu- Looking forward, more should If students aren’t participating PHOTO EDITORS...... Paige Fishman, command the attention of stu- dent accomplishments, highlight- be done. Moving the assembly to because of past disappointment, Teresa Xie dents who are caught and forced ing organizations that created the first week of winter quarter they should give the assemblies to attend. change like Refugee Club. By plac- would rectify the issue many stu- another chance. If students don’t PHOTOGRAPHERS...... Kara Coleman, The best way to improve student ing the focus on Lab student ini- dents have with its timing. They believe the assemblies have im- Gabby Conforti, Bailey Garb, attendance is to improve the qual- tiatives rather than just academic might be less stressed and more proved, they should voice their Sophie Hinerfeld, Chavon Hussey, ity of the assemblies. The move certificates won by only a handful open to attending. It is difficult criticisms — and trust in the As- Janie Ingrassia, Elena Liao, Lillian away from reading long lists of of students, the assembly favored to appreciate an assembly while sembly Committee to work out Nemeth, Alexis Porter, Emerson Wright, student names combined with the inclusion. With a more casual ap- simultaneously worrying about solutions. Benji Wittenbrink, Alec Wyers use of student presentations were proach and an early ending, the grades and finals. This editorial represents the both valuable steps toward prog- Fall Recognition Assembly ex- The success of the new Assem- opinion of the Midway’s Editorial ARTISTS...... Neena Dhanoa, ress and much-needed student ceeded expectations in its presen- bly Committee has proven the im- Board. Charlie Flocke ADVISERS...... Logan Aimone, editorial Benjamin Jaffe, photography Gender-neutral spaces should be identified * Members of the Editorial Board include the editors-in-chief, news editor, opinion editor, features editor, vidual students or student groups. in creating accessible, physical forming people in a position of by Alex Lund arts editor and sports editor. opinion editor This kind of progress needs to con- spaces that genderqueer individu- potentially being discriminated Imagine feeling anxiety pulsing tinue. als can use, but it did not create a against through gender-policing through your body as you enter a Ms. Campos identified six “gen- sense of inclusion. Most students by cisgender individuals. Corrections • Issue 2, Oct. 13, 2016: space that does not acknowledge der neutral bathrooms” on the and faculty are not even aware An initiative that would quell • Freshman Adria Wilson’s name was your gender identity. Imagine feel- historic campus: two in the fac- that these “gender neutral” spaces this issue is as simple as chang- mispelled on page 4. ing like an outsider in a commu- ulty lounge, two in Gordon Parks are available. ing a few signs. The administra- • Kara Coleman took the Adventures in nity that does not explicitly show Arts Hall, one in Blaine Hall, one Using labels like “men,” “wom- tion should designate some of the Greek Town picture on page 9. that you are welcome and sup- in Sunny Gymnasium. This does en” or “family” invalidates trans- family and single-user restrooms ported. Imagine feeling alone. not include private changing ar- gender or gender-questioning to be specifically “gender neutral,” Now imagine a future where eas in the locker rooms. The ad- individuals by giving them only if that was the true intent behind these feelings are quashed before ministration has its bases covered three options. Gender noncon- these spaces’ construction. Doing Quick Q they even have the chance to de- in terms of available facilities, but forming individuals should not so would not only send a message velop. This future could exist if the when it comes to how these spaces be forced to group themselves in to older members of the Lab com- What did you think of the administration full-heartedly em- are actually labeled and whether categories that don’t necessarily munity in providing a definitive recognition assembly? braces its commitment to inclu- students and faculty are aware of include them. stance on this issue, but would sivity and unequivocally supports them, the administration has un- The conversations around gen- teach a younger generation of Lab Averie Miller, senior: marginalized groups at Lab. fortunately missed the mark. der-neutral spaces throughout community members to be open- “The thing that stood According to Dean of Students If these spaces truly are intend- the country highlight how divid- minded, kind and welcoming to out to me was Mr. Ana Campos, administrators met ed to be “gender neutral,” they are ing spaces with a male and female individuals who don’t conform to Ribbens and what he last year to address legislation not explicitly labeled as such. Us- binary is heavily politicized. It also politicized standards. said about the about gender neutral spaces in ing labels like “family restroom” or demonstrates how the division Lab is unique. It is diverse. It is school. I really liked schools. They discussed existing simply “private changing room” denies individuals who don’t iden- progressive. If the administration, when Mrs. Wagner policies and what could be done to on these spaces is not enough to tify as “male,” “female,” or a “fam- as it continues to claim, wants to walked up and promote inclusion. It was a com- indicate the administration’s de- ily” a designated safe space to call foster a more inclusive environ- started talking about disabilities. I mendable attempt to be proactive, finitive stance on gender inclu- their own. Not having an explic- ment, then this is one way to at thought it was a cool addition.” rather than reactive, to student sion. It leaves the issue in limbo. itly labeled “gender neutral” space least create a sincere expression of needs before being raised by indi- The administration succeeded leaves trans and gender-noncon- their intent. Florence Almeda, junior: ”I think that the recognition assem- Slacktivism strikes again through safety pins bly was really well run! The photos that by Marissa Martinez theory, it is meant to give a small- person does not have the resourc- were playing in the editor-in-chief but-powerful reminder of alliance “ This movement means es to deeply immerse themself in background were a The safety pin movement has from someone who is not harmed nothing without genuine social movements. However, oth- great addition the potential to be a platform for by the election as severely as other action. Proving or showing er ways exist to get involved that because it made me feel a lot non-marginalized people to cop people in this country. don’t cost anything yet make more how “woke” someone is to more connected to the people out of doing something substan- It is comforting to know there change. being recognized. I think it was tive. However, wearing one needs are complete strangers who do not any particular cause is not While it is valuable to have a also really meaningful to hear to be combined with actions for condone the flood of hatred that enough.” growing network of citizens who students talk about their clubs the biggest impact. erupted after the presidential elec- oppose hate, people should use and what they’ve done so far this The social media venture was tion, but wearing a safety pin is a this momentum to pursue mean- year.” conceived on Twitter after the Brit- cheap way to show this sentiment. ingful opportunities for equality ish exit from the European Union This movement means nothing is a silent way to show alliance and justice. Naina Jolly, sophomore: prompted xenophobia, accord- without genuine action. Proving with strangers, but the movement Safety pins are a small step “I liked that the ing to The New York Times. Af- or showing how “woke” some- cannot and should not stop there. forward in the right direction, assembly was ter seeing similar hate-crimes in one is to any particular cause is The effects of taking much needed but this momentum should be shorter than usual, the United States, well-meaning not enough. The ease of pinning action, not just wearing a thin channeled into powerful gestures which still allowed Americans began to wear safety something to a shirt is meaningful piece of metal pinned to your that take the same amount of students to be pins the week after Donald Trump — but still small in impact. shoulder, will lead to true progress energy. Reading articles, calling recognized just was elected president. This country has enough silent in this country. legislators or even following rather in a more The premise is that people who support from the majority. Now, It is not risky or hard to wear a activists on social media takes as concise manner. I think that the are not systematically oppressed, more than ever, it needs loud, safety pin. It is risky and hard to much time as donning a pin. These brevity definitely helped keep like white people or straight peo- questioning voices from people in rail against systems of American actions make a more tangible people’s attentions for longer ple, can publicly show solidarity privileged positions of power. The privilege. Yes, wearing one can be difference and lead to more lasting during the assembly.” and support to people who are. In act of wearing a safety pin alone a simple way to show support if a effects. THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 • FEATURES U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 9 Behind MOTIVATION FOR INNOVATION the scenes Monika Bahroos: For 34 years Curt mother, tech spe- Lienek has aided cialist, avid reader teaching with tech by Dheven Unni sports editor “ Even as a teacher, I would Striving to realize all of the po- change grade levels every tential for growth that he sees in couple of years just to have Lab, a constant drive to improve the school through technology is something new. I never what has gotten Curt Lieneck out really liked doing the same of bed for the past 34 years. thing over and over again.” While Mr. Lieneck serves as the — Curt Lieneck, Director of Director of Information Technol- Information Technology ogy, that wasn’t his first job at Lab. In his first years at the school, he taught classes in middle school. When Mr. Lieneck began, one of Citing his own free spirit as a rea- his first projects was improving the son, Mr. Lieneck transferred into hand-me-down computers that Information Systems when a need teachers would inherit from the opened up. Computer Science Department. “I’ve always been restless Establishing a new process led to midway photo by emerson wright midway photo by sophie hinerfeld professionally,” Mr. Lieneck said. Lab’s current infrastructure, and Mr. Lieneck takes pride in the idea SUPPORTIVE, MOTIVATED, HIGHLY REGARDED. Sitting in his HELPING HAND. Setting up “Even as a teacher, I would change office space, Curt Lienek fires off emails as he reaches out to grade levels every couple of years that the technology he works with iPads for younger members just to have something new. I never can empower teachers in their les- different departments. With experience both in the classroom of the Lab community, tech really liked doing the same thing sons. and Information Systems, Mr. Lieneck has found ways to assist specialist Monika Bahroos’ job over and over again. When I taught After finishing massive audio teachers in the classroom with innovative technology. and visual updates in Gordon consists of many diverse tasks. fourth grade, in the very early Many days, she can be found days of the internet, I got excited Parks Arts Hall and subsequently dated printing as the next step in listen to ideas. Sometimes he’ll go about the potential to enhance the rest of the school, Mr. Lieneck the progression of technology that along with them or say we’re not delivering iCarts, doing tech- instruction with new technology. is now turning his attention toward he’s helped facilitate at Lab. quite ready. Curt tells you straight nological checkups and pro- For the first couple of years, I printing issues. That expansion allows him to up, he doesn’t mix words and make viding tech assistance to the worked with the technology staff “We have enabled students cooperate with and help a greater confusing statements. It’s been a members of Lab. we had at the time, and as it began in the high school much greater number of people, representing great pleasure working for him.” to grow the administration decided printing access this year, and what he loves about the school. For Mr. Lieneck, motivation by Emma Trone they needed someone who was we’re also getting ready to roll out “I’m one of the only people in comes from a drive to fully realize midway reporter solely focused on technology.” uniFLOW, which is a much better the building that really works with all of the potential that he sees in Monika Bahroos is a technical Having worked with Mr. Lieneck printing process that will make everyone,” Mr. Lieneck said. “It al- Lab. support specialist and a member for over 15 years, Information Sys- it much easier for people to add lows me to see things from a dif- “When we get things right here, of Lab’s Information Systems tems Manager Rob Koontz can printers,” Mr. Lieneck said. “Right ferent perspective, unlike some nobody does it better,” Mr. Lieneck Department. For the last four personally testify to his skill. now, faculty and staff have to call other folks who are rightly focused said. “That’s what keeps me com- years, a typical work day has “Curt is highly regarded around IS to add a printer. We think that’s on their departments. Technology ing back year after year, because included delivering iCarts, the country,” Mr. Koontz said. an obsolete way of doing business, touches every part of the school. I know how much potential we performing AV set ups, checking “He’s a leader in the national in- and uniFLOW will allow us to do It’s critical to our operations in have, and I keep looking for those voicemails, doing technological dependent school organization. that much more easily with just a a way it certainly wasn’t when I opportunities to realize it. No mat- checkups on equipment, replacing There’s a lot of people that ask him few prints. It also allows for much started. I take that responsibility ter what hat I’m wearing, whether toners, and providing tech help to to consult, a lot of schools around more secure printing, so that you very seriously.” it’s as a teacher or director of oper- faculty, students and staff on the the country for their technology, can send your print job to a server, Working with Mr. Lieneck has ations, I’m trying to take all of the fly. In the early 2000s, working growth, or plans for the future. identify yourself with your card, been beneficial to Mr. Koontz, who potential we have and put us on with new technologies began to He came from the classroom, so and print it right there.” appreciates his candor and listen- the national stage when it comes become more prominent, and he’s got a lot of knowledge about The new process will be com- ing skills. to thoughtful innovation, mind- this helped shape Ms. Bahroos’ teaching. Bringing the technology plemented by new printers that “Curt’s the best boss I’ve ever ful use of technology, and learning interest in technology while she together with that gives him a skill should alleviate excessive lines for had in my career,” Mr. Koontz said. tools. That’s what gets me out of was in college. During her time set above a lot of other people.” the library. Mr. Lieneck sees up- “He’s extremely supportive. He’ll bed in the morning.” at Ryerson University in Toronto, she was enrolled in a Business Computer Systems program. Her two children, Asha and Gaurav, Hawaiian fish salad pokés its way into town attend Lab in 7th and 4th grade respectively. by Emma Trone What do you wish people midway reporter understood about your position/ Poké stops are popping up department? around Chicago, and this time That we’re always happy to help, they’re not for Pokémon Go. Poké and we’d love anyone to stop by (POH-kay), the Hawaiian raw anytime — faculty, staff, students. fish salad, is a food phenomenon Everyone is welcome here. sweeping Chicago’s restaurant What’s your favorite part of your scene. Although almost ubiquitous job? in Hawaii, found everywhere from My favorite part of the job is gas stations to fine restaurants, the helping someone learn how to newest food craze has only recently En Hakkore 2.0 use what they already know, and been spotted across the country, Yuzu Sushi and Robata Aloha maybe help them advance their from Seattle to Washington, D.C. 1751 W. Chicago Ave. 1467 N. Milwaukee Ave. 843 W. Belmont Ave. tech skills. Traditionally, poké has been Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30 a.m. -9:30 p.m Hours: Mon-Sun: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. What’s the most difficult part of prepared by chopping fresh, raw 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun: closed Dish: Ahi Tuna, white rice, pineapple, your job? ahi tuna or octopus into thick Fri-Sat: 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Dish: Tuna, mixed greens, edamame, cucumber, scallion, jalapeño, Maui I don’t think we have a difficult chunks, and marinating them in 5 p.m.-11 p.m. guacamole, sweet potato, cucumber, onion, sesame vinaigrette: $7.50 part of the job — it’s great. It’s al- soy sauce, scallions, and sesame oil. Dish: Tuna, soy sauce, onion, scallion, green onion, pickle radish, carrots, ways pretty smooth. Sometimes In the Continental United States, chili flakes: $13 sesame seed, spicy mayo, and photos by emma trone we are brought tech issues that the dish is more often seen with ahi gochujang dressing: $12 Aloha Poké is regarded as the we’re not familiar with, so we end tuna, in a bowl with either rice or Yuzu Sushi offers poké as an shop that introduced Chicago to up needing to do a little bit of re- greens on the bottom and myriad appetizer. Their poké proves that poké. With the specialty Aloha search. colorful toppings, and is a subset of a simple approach is the best. Though better known for their bowl, the balance between warm What’s some things that you do in the “bowl” food craze, also seen in Besides the traditionally marinated sushi burritos, En Hakkore 2.0 rice and cool tuna, along with the your free time? açai bowls and taco bowls. fish, the only other main element also offers poké as a salad. Despite crunchiness of cucumbers and In my free time I love to read. Chicago foodies were introduced of the dish was a perfectly ripened being beautifully displayed, the onions compared to the softer yet And I discovered NPR, so I listen to the dish by Aloha Poké, once avocado, artfully displayed on the salad presented many different chewy texture of tuna made for to NPR, and I love listening to “The just a small stand in the Chicago side. The fish was firmer but fresher components, which detracted from a dynamic experience, but later Moth” story hour. French Market. Now expanded to than the other two examples, and what should be the main focus of those qualities became muddled What’s one piece of advice you a Lakeview shop, other standalone given just enough kick with the chili the dish — the tuna. The tuna was as the dish sat out in the open. have for students our age? poké shops have popped up on flakes to keep the dish flavorful. also noticeably still thawing out, Over time, the tuna’s blandness Stay motivated. I know it feels the North Side and the Loop, and Although the price was the highest presumably after being frozen. became overpowered by the sometimes like it’s never going to trendy Asian and Asian-fusion and the amount of food was the However, all of the greens and the toppings, especially the pineapple end, but it will. You’re just climbing restaurants have begun to integrate least, the quality of the fish makes cucumber in particular were very which tasted like it had been up that mountain now, but you’ll poké into their menus. their poké worth the cost. fresh and crisp. previously canned in syrup. get to your peak. RECREATION • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 10 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Students find glory, fulfillment in gymnastics

Training pays “ You have to be at the gym Gymnastic Events every day from a very Floor Exercise off for dedicated young age and it’s really Within the category of rhythmic physically demanding. gymnastics, floor routines consider gymnasts only the youngest gymnasts, who Most people don’t perform their routines freehand. by Samira Glaeser-Khan want that kind of time assistant editor Vault committment.” The vault event consists of a gymnast reshman Sebastian Ingersoll — Sebastian Ingersoll, freshman running down a padded or carpeted skillfully maneuvers the Fhandles of the pommel horse runway before hurtling onto a springboard and then onto a vault as he performs his routine. His Sebastian agrees with Shuanak. with their hands. legs stay straight and his toes are He thinks that many people don’t Pommel Horse pointed as he gracefully completes realize how much pain is involved each circle. He with learning a new skill. A typical pommel horse exercise scissors his legs, “You fall, fall, fall, fall again, and involves both single leg and double leg swings down, then finally you get the skill,” he work. Single-leg skills general include and ends with a said. “There is as much strength small-scale moves such as scissors, stuck dismount. training in gymnastics as in any whereas double leg work makes up This routine other sport.” the main event. won Sebastian Now that he’s applying to col- Still Rings a third place leges, it’s even more apparent to Still ring exercises consist of swing, award on Shaunak that men’s gymnastics is strength and hold elements. Generally, Pommel Horse Sebastian less popular than women’s gym- still rings routines include a swing to at Nationals last Ingersoll nastics. While he hopes to con- held handstand, a static strength hold, year. Sebastian tinue gymnastics at college, he and his and an aerial dismount. doesn’t know if he will be able to. Horizontal Bars teammate senior Only 16 NCAA gymnastics pro- Horizontal bar routines include Shaunak Puri grams are available for men, com- various grips including in-bar work, are two of the pared to 83 NCAA programs for few gymnasts women. turns, release and regrasp skills and that attend “Going into college as a female dismounts. U-High, which gymnast is much more realistic. Parallel Bars does not have It’s much more widespread than Parallel bar routines involve swinging a gymnastics for men,” Shaunak said. “You even skills in support positions, hanging photo submitted by shaunak puri team. Shaunak see at the Olympics — there is a lot positions as well as upper arm Both train six Puri HANGING LOOSE. Senior Shaunak Puri performs gymnastics at of focus on women’s gymnastics. positions. days a week at Mount Prospect gym. Shaunak is at the 10th and highest level If I say names like Gabby Douglas — michael rubin the Lakeshore for gymnastics, meaning that he can perform the most difficult or Simone Biles, everyone knows Academy of Artistic Gymnastics. skills required by the USA Gymnastics organization. He hopes to who they are. But if I say names Shaunak and Sebastian are level continue competing in college. like Jake Dalton or Sam Mikulak, Meet the 10, the highest level recognized well, nobody really knows who by the USA national committee really physically demanding,” he Shaunak thinks that another they are, and they are the top male of gymnastics. A gymnast is said said. “Most people don’t want that reason why boys don’t consider American gymnasts.” Recreation to have reached a certain level if kind of time commitment.” entering gymnastics is because Despite not knowing if they will he can do all the skills required Not only is gymnastics time con- they unfairly see gymnastics as be able to continue gymnastics in for that level in his routines suming in general, but Shaunak unmasculine. college, Shaunak and Sebastian section at competitions. Shaunak and Sebastian both think that es- “I think that when most people both remain motivated by their With this issue, the U-High and Sebastian had their first pecially men’s gymnastics is often think of gymnastics, they think passion for the sport. Midway introduces the Recreation competition this year on Dec. overlooked as a sports option. of the dancing on floor and “I think gymnastics is not only section, which will host previously 10. Their meet season lasts “When you’re 4 and your parents beam that women do,” he said. hard but really fun when you get undercovered stories about student until spring, culminating in the want you to start sports, there is a “Women’s gymnastics is a lot to a high level,” Sebastian said. “I activities and competitions. This state, regional, and national general list, like basketball, soccer about artistry, grace and flexibility, really like getting a hard skill and allows us to write about important championships during March, and baseball,” Shaunak said. but men’s gymnastics is not so then working to perfect it. It’s re- events that may not necessarily be April and May. “Gymnastics is not usually on that much about that. For example, ally fulfilling.” school-affiliated and expand our Sebastian recognizes that the list for boys. But for girls, I think men’s gymnastics has completely Sebastian also likes the feeling coverage. This will include more long hours he puts in at the gym that gymnastics is usually on that different events than women’s of doing well in competitions. features and news with a student aren’t for everyone. list, and that’s just because there gymnastics. The apparatuses that As he put it, “last year when I won focus. “You have to be at the gym every are a lot more opportunities in we compete on are more about third on horse, I felt like my whole We hope you enjoy it! day from a very young age and it’s gymnastics for girls.” strength.” life paid off in that one moment.” — dheven unni, sports editor ‘Civilization’ improves visuals with sixth installment

by Jacob Posner Once a city has been founded, planning. The player must spend assistant editor the player can begin playing in much more time considering Sapphire oceans, vibrant colors earnest: creating military units, which improvements — for ex- and elegant music, all accompa- granaries, workers, and then us- ample farms, mines or districts — nied by a grand sense of accom- ing those workers to build farms, should be built on which tiles. plishment. mines, plantations and so on. The On the other hand, district That is what draws the player player must lead their civiliza- building adds another layer of to “Civilization VI” — the ability tion to victory by nurturing it into confusion onto an already com- to create an awe-inspiring empire the leading power of the world, plex game. “Civilization VI” is not limited only to historical realities whether that be militarily, scien- relaxing. For those who use video and imagination. tifically, culturally or religiously. games to recover from a hard day, Firaxis Games released “Civili- While the first Civilization steer clear. zation VI” on Oct. 20 to an eager games were not the first of their The combination of empire group of die-hard Civilization fans kind, they popularized the “4X” planning, unit movement, diplo- and strategy gamers alike. Leading (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and macy, technological development up to the game’s release, the de- eXterminate) genre and paved and governmental choices can velopers posted a series of sneak- the way for other strategy games. be overwhelming and sometimes peek experiences, prodding an al- “Civilization VI” has come a long even acutely stressful. Addition- ready impatient fan base. way since the pixelated, 2D start of ally, games can take longer than 6 Before the game begins, the the franchise, building on previous hours to complete — although the player chooses from a wide vari- games while adding new, exciting player can pause and take breaks ety of civilizations and rulers, all of twists. The most notable feature — so patience is a necessity. whom have historically accurate added to “Civilization VI” is “city- While better than previous ver- special abilities. The leaders range unstacking.” In previous versions sions, the artificial intelligence sys- from peace-loving Gandhi and his of the game, all buildings — such tem of “Civilization VI” is clunky, elephant warriors to warmonger- as the barracks, circus, or temple and at times, outright confusing. ing Cleopatra and her Maryannu — were built inside the city walls. The game can also be hard to chariot archers. At the beginning In “Civilization VI,” these build- get into, especially for those who of the game, the player has a set- ings appear in specialized districts have not played other Civilization tler that can found cities and a that are within the city’s territory games or 4X games in the past. midway screen capture by jacob posner warrior. The game is played from instead. The barracks would be in Even though it may not be for SIXTH TIME’S THE CHARM. The town of Hattin sits in a valley a bird’s-eye view, with each unit the encampment district, the cir- everyone, “Civilization VI” gives surrounded by mountains in Sid Meier’s “Civilization VI.” The occupying one hexagonal tile. The cus in the entertainment district players historical insight, allowing and the temple in the holy site. them to shape the greatest em- hugely successful franchise released this installment Oct. 20, settler can only found one city, and in this case it will be the capital city This new feature is especially pires in history into whatever they making improvements to visuals and artificial intelligence systems — usually the player’s most impor- exciting because it adds another may desire, making for a remark- while also creating entirely new features. tant city for the rest of the game. level of nuance to gameplay: city- ably enjoyable playing experience. THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 • SPORTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 11 Athletic coordinator inspires growth Fitness by Clyde Schwab center set editor-in-chief “ I felt like I had to hover For Ms. Poole, it’s about the little at first, and I’ve come to things. learn how independent to reopen From checking out physicals, an otherwise boring clerical and capable they are. Lab procedure, to passing out students are just fantastic. in winter uniforms, students can always When you give them more count on by the same bright, warm freedom and try to act as smile from Athletics Coordinator quarter Gail Poole. After 10 years at more of a facilitator, they by Leah Emanuel U-High, Ms. Poole reflected on her can grow themselves.” midway reporter time here working in athletics and — Gail Poole, athletic coordinator By early winter quarter, students with students. will once again be able to use Ms. Poole grew up in the the fitness center above Sunny Chicago area, and while she for Model United Nations. Gymnasium, which has been planned to work in a museum “I felt like I had to hover at closed since the beginning of the after graduating from Northern first, and I’ve come to learn how school year. Illinois University with a bachelor’s independent and capable they The athletic department are,” Ms. Poole said. “Lab students degree in art history, she ended up announced that it will also hire are just fantastic. When you give working at Lemont High School a strength and conditioning them freedom and try to act as as an athletic coordinator before coach whose duties will include more of a facilitator, they can grow coming to U-High. monitoring the themselves. I tried to really be Ms. Poole described her file photo by teresa xie fitness center. hands-on initially, and now, to be job as someone who does the Since opening with a group that’s as independent HARD AT WORK. Gail Poole sits on a yoga ball and responds to an background work to set the for 17 years ago, the as they are, you can really see what email. In Ms. Poole’s 10 years at Lab, she has acted as both athletics athletic events and for coaches to center has been do their jobs. students can do if they are left to coordinator and sponsor to Green Team, helping students both their own ideas.” available for “Somebody has to get all the academically and athletically. students to work transportation details together, Ms. Poole said that while she out before and you have to make sure all the loved working working in athletics, freshman and I saw your smiling bolts, but for me it’s always about after school to officials are going to be here, the best thing about her work was face that that was gonna change process improvement,” Ms. Poole promote health make sure schedules match the relationships she’s made in what I wanted to do in life.’ It’s a said. “Our school is expanding. David and wellness for between teams, as well as process U-High. powerful thing.” In a normal year, we might have Ribbens all students, P.E. improvements,” Ms. Poole said. “If you’re at a school, you want Having been with the school 17 cross country runners, but this teacher Thomas Ms. Poole’s involvement in the to feel like you’re making some for ten years, Ms. Poole described year we had 57. I’m really curious Piane said. U-High community isn’t limited impact,” Ms. Poole continued. how the school’s expansion meant what the face of Lab is going to to athletics. She helped found “One of the nicest things I got growth for athletics generally, look like with the increase in size, The primary focus of the fitness Green Team in 2008, served as a was from Jax Ingrassia. Before she what she saw as a vital part of her but [the new students] are going center will be for student athletes. chaperone for the debate team graduated, she said, ‘Little did I job moving forward. to come wanting athletics and The goal of the strength and and is the assistant faculty adviser know that when I walked in as a “I guess this is more the nuts and extracurriculars.” conditioning coach is to allow student athletes the opportunity to train in the fitness center during their offseason, to ensure Squash team’s expansion may be harmful fewer injuries during their regular season, athletic director David. Ribbens said. by Michael Rubin life, allowing me to meet upperclassmen If everyone who submitted interest The fitness center had been Analysis assistant editor while learning the ropes of an exciting commits to the team, it will be difficult staffed with a gym teacher who Change begets change. Sports teams new sport. The close-knit nature of the for the coach to accommodate for the received compensation for at U-High are growing at unprecedented team made me feel at home, which needs of every player, resulting in less staying extra hours. However, at rates, affecting the dynamics of teams as helped me through a difficult transition individual time with the coach. With only the beginning of this school year, well as the individual focus each player into high school. five squash courts in the Henry Crown an executive decision was made receives during practice. Squash, a team A groundbreaking number of freshmen, Field House, the amount of practice time to close the fitness center, Mr. that I love and that prior to winter 2015 14, have registered to play squash this for each player will decrease significantly. Ribbens said. had around seven committed players, season. However, it is unclear how many While the structure of the team last The department recognized that now has 35 students, five times the plan on fully committing to the team. year did not prove to be successful, I am an adult needed to be in the center amount the team had three years prior, In past seasons, many students have concerned that the increase in size will to supervise students, resulting in registered to play. signed up to play through PowerSchool, diminish the aspects of squash that I have the creation of a specific position Michael Since I am known for being but never followed through. This lack come to appreciate most over the years. It Rubin to do this job. embarrassingly unathletic, the prospect of dedication to the team contributed is unclear what the future of the squash The Athletic Department and of joining a varsity team where anyone to various last-minute cancellations of team holds, but I am hopeful that this the administration have been could participate, immediately piqued matches, practices and tournaments, season will balance competitive success working together to reopen the my interest. Shortly after joining the team, making it impossible for the team to with an inclusive team dynamic. fitness center as soon as possible. squash became an integral part of my thrive competitively. Team Results BOYS BASKETBALL, VARSITY has shown lots of improvement Lincoln-Way Pentathlon Dec. 2 Notable: Senior Jameel Alausa over the years, showing promise with 246.50 pts. committed to play basketball at for upcoming seasons. Record: Yale University before the Maroon 1-0. FENCING vs. White game Nov. 11. Record: Recent Results: Won at North Notable: New fencers Zoe 5-1. Shore Country Day School Dec. 6, Dervin, Tiangang Huang and Recent Results: Beat Hyde 34-27. Tom Ben-Shahar won their first Park High School at Chicago Elite direct elimination bout, showing Classic Dec. 3, 51-45; lost to DePaul GIRLS BASKETBALL, VARSITY a lot of promise for the new College Prep Nov. 27, 45-39; beat Notable: Roxanne Nesbitt, season. Multiple team members, New Trier Tournament Nov. 26, junior, scored 35 points against including Athena Chien, senior, 47-41; beat Benet Academy Nov. Francis Parker School in a decisive and Clemente Figeroa, junior, 23, 54-41; beat St. Ignatius Nov. win. Roxanne, along with Tia participate in club fencing year- 22, 55-48; won at Lake Forest High Polite, will remain the captains. round in order to supplement School Nov. 21, 45-38. Record: 3-2. their regular season practices. Recent Results: Beat Francis Both have seen success in recent BOYS BASKETBALL, Parker Dec. 6, 51-19; beat Morgan competitions. JUNIOR VARSITY Park Academy in a shootout Dec. Recent Results: Placed second Notable: The team members 2, 62-27; lost to Northside College in women’s sabre and women’s have become more confident Prep Dec. 2, 41-59; lost to Jones foil, ninth in men’s foil and 26th with one another. They’ve become College Prep Nov. 29, 33-53; beat in men’s sabre at Culver Military better players as a collective IMSA Nov. 19, 44-19; lost to IMSA Academy Dec. 10; placed second in unit and show the ability to Nov. 18, 37-26; beat Indian Creek men’s sabre and third in women’s communicate with one another. High School Nov. 17, 44-39; lost to épée at the Conference Dual meet Some team members that stand Rosary High School Nov. 15, 30-61. at New Trier Dec. 3; placed second out are Johnny Brown, Blade in women’s sabre, third in men’s midway photo by janie ingrassia Clark, Jamie Miller and Eddy Rose. BOYS SWIMMING sabre and third in women’s foil at the Catholic Memorial Invitational SHAKE IT OFF. Sophomore Hannah Herrera practices at a Record: 1-0. Notable: Horace Shew and Nov. 19. Dance Troupe meeting Dec. 5. The practice was to prepare for Recent Results: Won at UNO Eamonn Keenan were named varsity captains. Varsity record: their first performance, which took place Dec.13 . Dance Troupe Charter Dec. 6, 74-16. 2-0. Junior varsity record: 0-2. DANCE TROUPE members hope for success this season as they try to expand the BOYS BASKETBALL, Recent Results: Beat Jones Notable: They performed at team. Showing promise, new recruits have shown up to practice FROSH/SOPH College Prep on Dec. 12 95-85; their first game on Dec. 13. — compiled by priyanka shrijay and been successful, boding well for the team. Notable: The team as a whole beat Latin School of Chicago on Dec. 6, 112-81; placed second at and katerina lopez FEATURES • THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 12 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO

OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE. Senior Simone Einhorn and junior Sam Fleming traded U-High EXCHANGED life for California and Spain, respectively. At left, Simone poses with a friend behind the Students swap Chicago crater dystopian earth that was created for an assignment about lives for transformational place. Below, Sam looks on as he and a classmate study, going experiences in new schools through homeworkand other assignments. Simone and Sam both spent fall quarter in Napa Valley, Seville miles away from home, by Leah Emanuel drive for a new experience. gaining new experiences. midway reporter Similar to Sam, senior Sim- photos submitted by simone rammed with five other one Einhorn, is spending the einhorn and sam fleming kids in the back of a four- fall quarter away from Lab, at seated car, Sam Fleming The Oxbow School, an art school Crubs the in Napa, Cali- sleep from his fornia. eyes and pre- Last year Sim- pares for another one followed day at school. a friend on so- Their lively con- cial media who lar the education systems are versations con- attended the between the two countries,” sume the car, same program. Sam said. and fill the dark- Witnessing the However, for Simone, ness outside. incredible pro- Lab and The Oxbow School Driving through Sam Simone gram through are very different. their small com- Fleming Einhorn pictures and “The school here is a lot munity within captions, Sim- more self directed,” Sim- Seville, Spain, one was moti- one said. “It’s really up to Sam peers out the window squint- vated to attend the school as well. you to motivate yourself.” ing his eyes to see waving neigh- “It’s been incredible,” Sim- Since all the students bors in the darkness. He smiles one said. “I feel like I have totally at The Oxbow School and waves back, soaking in every- changed from this experience and focus on individual art thing around him. if anyone is considering doing projects, the students For the first quarter of his ju- something like it I would definitely receive a lot less direc- nior year, Sam traded Chicago for encourage it.” tion from the teachers. If you Spain. He traded his two moms Similar to Simone, one of the want a teacher’s opinion, it is up to and brother for four new people main reasons Sam decided to study the student to seek their help. who would soon become his tem- in Spain was to explore who he is, While Simone traded primar- porary family. He exchanged Eng- and what he wants to do in life. ily academic classes for an art lish for Spanish, and the close-knit “Instead of just taking normal oriented school, Sam found many Exchanges also require work Lab community, which he had classes, and experiencing a nor- similarities between his school in been a part of his whole life, for a mal junior year,” Sam said, “I am Spain and Lab. from student’s counselors new, foreign school. able to take a minute to breath “Aside from everything being Lab strives to offer students a and think about what I really want Spanish it’s pretty much the same,” Studying abroad involves a lot of “Last spring we set out a timeline place where they are challenged to do.” Sam said. “I’m taking the same work — especially from a student’s together, and while she’s been away by the curriculum, and given the At The Oxbow School, Simone classes and learning the same ma- counselors. we have been communicating opportunity to develop indepen- studies all different types art, in- terial as I would be in Chicago.” When a student decides to through email and skype.” dence, determining who they are cluding painting, sculpture, new For the first few weeks Sam had study abroad, counselor Camille Additionally, Ms. Kovacs and as a student and as a person. Stu- media, and printmaking. The first a really difficult time taking all of Baughn-Cunningham explained Simone have been communicat- dents are encouraged to take ad- few weeks of the program were his classes in Spanish, but now that she looks at the course de- ing with the college counselors at vantage of everything the school more structured. Simone had des- that he’s settled in, it’s been an in- scriptions for each of the courses The Oxbow School. Simone said has to offer. ignated classes and a more strict credible experience. that they are planning to take at her time at the school helped her Sam is one of two students this schedule. However, now after “Building relationships in an- the other school. She determines prepare for college admission quarter who searched for a tempo- determining which type of art to other language was really diffi- if there is any material that the through essays in her English class rary experience beyond what Lab focus on, Simone and fellow stu- cult,” Sam said, “but I have learned student will need to study over the and by building an art portfolio. could provide. dents have a lot more freedom to how important it is to get out of my summer to make sure that they are Though a lot of work goes into Sam said one of his moms had work on their individual projects. comfort zone, and how many dif- not missing any specific content. the process, Ms. Kovacs said, gone abroad in high school, and it Meanwhile, in Spain, Sam’s daily ferent things I can achieve when I In helping Simone prepare for studying abroad is an incredible had been incredible experience for activities correlate to his regular do that.” her semester in California, college opportunity, and she would en- her, so Sam said he knew he want- schedule in Chicago. He goes to Going halfway across the coun- counselor Patty Kovacs met with courage any student who is inter- ed to go abroad in high school as a normal high school where he try by yourself when you’re only her frequently towards the end of ested to do it. well. takes English, math, physics and seventeen can be a scary experi- her junior to insure that she would Ms. Kovacs said, “Studying For Sam, the decision to study philosophy. He plays tennis five ence. However, each morning as be well prepared to apply to col- abroad is a way of defining educa- in Spain was a combination of pa- days a week, and spends a lot of he sits in the car driving through lege when that time came. tion beyond the straight and linear rental encouragement, a desire to time with his family and friends. the darkness, Sam is appreciative “A lot of planning went into approach.” improve his Spanish skills and his “It’s really cool to see how simi- of the incredible opportunity. the process,” Ms. Kovacs said. — leah emanuel Junior finds secret ingredient to work ethic and skill set by Michael Rubin science teacher, has witnessed ing around age 12, competing with assistant editor Ashwin’s work ethic outside of his older brother to master new Smells of frying onions, cumin cooking and has seen his determi- recipes. Since then, cooking has and cayenne pepper fill every inch nation firsthand over the past two become integral to Ashwin’s week, of the kitchen, prompting mouths years. though his brother departed for to water, stomachs to ache and “He’s been running into a lot college three years ago. patience to thin. One can feel the of problems, but he’s persisted “It has become a hobby that I do pride and talent of the chef simply through some very challenging as- every weekend,” Ashwin said. “It is by inhaling the scent of the nearly signments that they’ve been given just really enjoyable to know that ready Indian cuisine. in the class,” Mr. Wheadon said via you made what you are eating and Darting between chopping po- email. “I don’t know if there are that it is all fresh ingredients.” tatoes and attending to four pots many students at Lab who would Although cooking is an unusual and pans sitting on the stovetop, be able to persevere with it as he hobby among students at U-High, junior Ashwin Aggarwal is a natu- has.” Ashwin has derived a unique ral, carefully inspecting and at- Long before Ashwin began cod- meaning from cooking that he ap- tending to each dish calmly and ing, he began watching his parents plies to other areas of focus out- with poise. and grandparents create compli- side of the culinary world. Due to his strong dedication to cated Indian dishes in preparation “The work ethic I get from it is cooking over the years, Ashwin has for Diwali, the Hindu festival of a dedication to what I do and a developed a skill-set and work eth- lights, when he was five years old. motivation to get things done,” ic that he applies to other activities This exposure to cooking and its Ashwin said. “A lot about cooking photo submitted by tomer keysar unrelated to cooking. connection to his cultural life stuck for me is that I want to get it done SPICE IT UP. With the aroma of food filling the kitchen, Ashwin “It comes in handy when I need with Ashwin, prompting his fasci- and have it finished the same day nation with cooking and the mas- that I start it. If I am going to start Aggarwal sautés onions with cayenne, coriander powder and to apply myself to schoolwork,” Ashwin said. “Cooking has taught tery of recipes many years later. something I am going to finish it, chat masala. Inspired by his parents and grandparents cooking, me how to not procrastinate.” Ashwin began independently and that is how I apply myself to Ashwin’s cooking has made use in other parts of his life. Daniel Wheadon, a computer experimenting with Indian cook- school work as well.”