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Music groups to blend talents for Winter Concert By Rohini Tobaccowala build a challenge for our students," she said. Associate editor "We decided that she would take charge of UITOunded by the majestic windows the violas and violins while I would take the and ornamental paintings of the Uni­ cellos and bass. This will benefit the students Sversity' s Mandel Hall, the Band, Or­ because it's a difficult piece that requires a lot chestra and Choir will offer petfonnances of plucking and bowing in various sections of ranging from classical to traditional British the song. It can get a bit messy to keep pick­ band music in their annual Winter Concert, ing up your bow to pluck and then putting it 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7. down to bow, but with a lot of attention and Mandel Hall is at 1131 East 57th Street; the practice it should turn out great." concert is free and open to the public. With songs by French and Italian compos­ Celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's ers and some holiday chorales, the 36-mem­ 250th birthday, the Orchestra will play "Mis­ ber Choir, along with Bel Canto, will feature sa Brevis" in G major with the Choir, said some solo parts, according to Choir Teacher Orchestra Director Rosalyn Torto. Katy Sinclair. "Every year we blend the choir and orches­ "This year, we are going to petfonn 'll Est tra in one song," she said. "I wanted to make Ne,' a French choral with a six woodwind sure that, in this year's concert, students could instrument ensemble," Ms. Sinclair said. have an opportunity to play music by a com­ "We are also going to petfonn a Latin song poser known for his musical contributions in called 'Exsutate Justi' by an Italian composer history. 'Missa Brevis' is a very long, choral Ludivico Viadana. This is a vocal composi­ composition in which we are going to play tion that has parts for different voices of the the first five of six movements. This is one of Choir, so there will be a lot of variety." Mozart's classics, so it's a petfect choice for Playing traditional music originated in Eng­ students to experience and play." land, the Band will be petfonning authentic With challenging sections from Petrovich hits, according to Music Department Chair­ Mussorgsky's "Hopak," the 19-member Or­ person Brad Brickner. chestra, which includes eight violins, six vio­ "In previous years, we did songs based on las, four cellos and one string bass, has been famous films," Mr. Brickner said. "This year, breaking up into instrument groups to mas­ my associates, Ms. Janovjak and Mr. Gus­ Photo by Emma Lantos ter the piece, explained Orchestra Teacher tafson, wanted to do something a bit fresh Tomeka Reid. and new. We ended up selecting a few tradi­ Ophelia, Hamlet on the side "Ms. Torto and I decided to set our standards tional British band music pieces that should Based on Shakespeare's ''Hamlet," the each character. Portraying Hamlet and high by picking Hopak because we wanted to liven up the show." Fall Production ''Rosencrantz and Guil­ Ophelia, Seniors Alex Gomez and Alice denstem are Dead" by Tom Stoppard Quinlan pantomime a fight scene while Jazz Band to p~rform at the Checkerboard almost sold out all three performances, main characters Rosencrantz and Guil­ Chicago's legendary Checkerboard liquor served) 3-5 p.m. Sunday, December October 27-29 in Belfield Theater. Au­ denstem, played by Juniors Charlotte Lounge, recently moved to Hyde Park at 3. The Hyde Park Jazz Society invited the diences praised the use of vibrant and Long and Aaron Weiss, continue their 5201 Somh Harper Court, will showcase U-ffighers to perform. Admission and complex costumes to help distinguish bumbling journey through Denmark. the U-ffigh Band in a family program (no other details are being determined. Renaissancewins praisefrom readers By Hayley Steinbarth of two self-portraits in one, which was a great idea. Associate editor While most self-portraits I have seen were staged Lively and contrasting colors, appealing design, or stilted, I thought the photo was natural looking. fold out covers, carefully selected art and photogra­ He really captures the moment, allowing the viewer phy, and a newly added DVD won U-Highers' ap­ to experience the mood he is presenting. I saw him proval for this year's Renaissance. alone with his own identity. We are all looking to "Renaissance really drew me in with their lively, col­ figure out our true identities all the time and I think orful design," Junior Daniel Greenberg said. "Even he expresses that search very well." though I could tell the design was complex, it wasn't Films and petfonnances Renaissance chose for the overwhelming. Eric Cochrane's cartoons that were DVD creatively presented a mixture of unique ideas, given their own section in the middle of the maga­ according to Senior Melanie McClain. zine were a really cool example of how Renaissance "I didn't expect the DVD to have so many different contrasted black, white and color to make artwork styles of stories all together on one disc," Melanie pop out. They went even further than an audio C.D. commented. "They even included a rating so you this year and added a DVD. I liked how the DVD knew what to expect. The film 'Chocolate Goddess' made the magazine much more modern and showed by Ria Tobaccowala was probably my favorite piece. Pho to by S reuen Jones they were keeping up with the times." In the video, various student actors play a couple go­ Bizaarnival booth gets a little messy Moved by the self-portrait photography, Senior ing on a picnic and falling in love. Claire Redfield cited "Closet," a photograph by Se­ "I thought the relationship was realistic because Pumpkin decorating, a haunted house and face painting attracted more than nior Nick Feder, as one of the most striking pieces in they built it up before any romance was involved. By 250 students to Bizaarnival, October 28. Parents' Association Programs/ the magazine. using actors from outside U-High, Ria presented the Events Coordinator-elect Anne Miles organized the event. Volunteering at "The image of Nick in a closet and facing a mirror idea that the real world involves people from all over the Service Corps booth, Freshman Nicholas Elitzik prepares for a mud pie. really stuck with me," Claire explained. "The way he building relationships through sharing their thoughts Each pie was $1 to make, $1 to throw; all proceeds went to UNICEF. used his reflection in the mirror created the illusion and ideas." Author advises parents, 'Relax' Creat hair 9el\es J\otol\ By Anna Katia Zbikowski school today?', that is such a loaded ques­ Associate editor tion. They have so many thoughts and feel­ "Sunnybrook by the Sea," an ideal imagi­ ings that they can't express because they just yourThaJ\kssivil\9 list? nary school, is what all schools should be like, don't know how." according to Dr. Michael Thompson, Ph.D. Dr. Thompson spoke close to the audience 5a.1:or sty/;sts at Y-/aJrJ>es,jn But for some children, school is filled with with an open, easy attitude and gave many pressure from parents, teachers and peers examples about children under pressure. Internat:onal can t,-.ans.;:-iorm yoar to excel in school. Dr. Thompson spoke to "School is not a race, it's not a contest, at parents in a Parents' Association-sponsored first everyone is trying to get a prize," he unwanted haJr w,'th h,jhl,jhts,?erms event, October 26 in Mandel Hall with more said. "But, by high school, it's just a few kids than 150 people attending. trying to be number one. By high school, 90 Dr. Thompson, author of the New York percent of students know they won't get the Times best selling book "Raising Cain: Pro­ prize, 10 percent still think it would be inter­ Hau tecting the Emotional Life of Boys," is a clini­ esting to try." r- Ou~~~ ;1eesMO;: z cal child psychologist currently working at a Dr. Thompson advised parents to be calm school in the Boston area. Dr. Thompson feels themselves, in order not to stress their chil­ [HJ:erHAiuJHA.t3rate.;:-ia/ .;:-ior.' that while parents shouldn't pressure children dren out more. to do better, they could inspire them. "Parents can help their children by not 1309 East 57th Street "Parents don't understand or have forgot­ panicking; they need to relax and just trust ten about school," he explained. "They've development. Children reflect their parents' (773) 363- 0700 blocked things out and they don't understand panic, so what they need to do to deal with what kids are feeling. We've regressed in our their parents is to tell them to relax and not Hours: Monda~- Frida~ 9 a.m.- 8:70 p.m. Saturda~ 9 a.m.- 5p.m. knowledge. When you ask a child, 'How was stress out." "I choseto participatein the "WorldCan't Wait"rally to representour generation's opposedview to the Bushadministration." -Eva Jaeger, junior education

Another U. of C. high school (andit'sintheneighborhood!) Woodlawn charter school gives students high standards, big goals

By Phil Jacobson takes to get into college and we found certain amounts of Humanities Preston Edwards teaches Latin. Watching his Editor-in-Chief requirements. It's not enough that kids have good grades; children, a Nursery schooler and 2nd grader who attend usta few blocks south of U-High' s gothic architecture, you need cocurriculars. If we made it optional, kids might The Lab Schools, play in Kenwood Mall, Mr. Edwards past the Midwa y Plaisan ce's trim expanse of green choose not to do it, so we required it. We try to have lots of spoke about his experiences at Woodlawn High. Jgrass in an area whereTecentdev elopment has spurred different things to choose from so the kids have the chance to "I wanted to teach on the high school level and I knew gentrification and the University of Chicago plans to begin try everything and find what they're passionate about." the University was opening a high school. I just asked construction on new facilities in 2008, lies the squat, grey Students at Woodlawn High have a lot to choose from, about it, and here I am," Mr. Edwards said. "I'd never building of Woodlawn High School, the University's third with the wide selection of classes and cocurricular activities done it before, so I had no frame of reference for how a charter school and first charter high school. integrated into the daily schedule. To better prepare students high school course should be taught. So far, I like it a lot. Located at 6420 South Woodlawn Avenue, Woodlawn for college, the school requires students to take five credits of A 14 year old is different from a 20 year old; they're full High shares space with Wadsworth Elementary School. math and English, which they satisfy by taking double periods of energy. When I do a drill, they shout back. They're The school opened in September with 50 6th graders and freshman year. very enthusiastic. 110 9th graders admitted through a lottery system that "The school also takes advantage of partnerships with the "I'd like to keep going and develop a whole Latin doesn't consider testing ability. It gives priority to graduates Hyde Park Art Center and Court Theatre, among others, program. I'm going to begin teaching Spanish in the of North Kenwood/Oakland Charter where they offer various art and drama activities. But perhaps winter and I'm doing an intersession on the Arabic School and residents of the school's alphabet in December." attendance zone. By 2009, it plans to "Our mission is to prepare all students for It's about 3 p.m. on a Tuesday and a Student Council enroll 590 students in grades 6-12. college regardless of socioeconomic or meeting has just begun. The topic of the day is the Woodlawn High is not a typical Homecoming Dance. In a maroon-collared shirt and school. It operates for 190 days as academic ability." -ms.Barbara Crock beige pants, the school's uniform, one student stealthily Director of Curriculum,Woodlawn l-lighSchool opposed to the normal Chicago looks at Facebook pictures on his laptop. Every student Public School year of 173 days. The the most unique aspect of the school's curriculum is its at Woodlawn High has one, as all University Charter school day is also longer, stretching Signature Project. schools place a strong emphasis on technology. ,.. Ms. Crock well into the afternoon; it begins at "The Signature Project is a four-year endeavor in which Woodlawn High's students seem goal-oriented and 8:15 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday students address an issue in the community," Ms. Crock enthusiastic about learning; in that way, they're simil

O.etcoi\tfortable witha bookf roi\1the Ut1iversityof Chicago Sookstore! Bored or tired from studying? Just a few min­ utes from U-High, the University of Chicago Bookstore offers a large selection of books, board games and magazines. There's something for everyone! Take a break Parading their politics Photo by Eva Jaeger and go get comfortable at Dressed to express their political views dancers and speeches by the organization's the University of Chicago Phot,o by Yoolim Kim in homemade shirts, Juniors Jenny Harris, members in Grant Park, the crowd marched Finding an unusual read, Ju­ Cydney Weiner and Gretchen Eng were three five blocks, carrying picket signs and shout­ Bookstore today for a fun nior Robin Shapiro knows just of eight U-Highers who participated in a four ing numerous chants such as ''The world the right place to get comfort­ hour liberal release of anti- Bush tension at can't wait, the world can't wait, drive out way to spend your day! able with a book. the "World Can't Wait"-sponsored rally on the Bush regime!" to Dearborn Street and October 5. After performances by African Adams Street. Th e University of Chicago Scholar Semifinalists go to next step Test scores, cocurricular involvement, Lauderdale, Elizabeth Lin, Mara MacMahon, counselor recommendations, grades and Katherine McIntyre, Jacqueline "Beanie" Bookstore essays will determine which of U-High's Merit Meadow, Hugh Montag, Sen "Angel" Pu, and Achievement Scholarship Semifinalists Bruce Ratain, Rebecca Resnick, Karthik move on to Finalist status. Sanna, Bradley Spahn, Andrew Sugaya and Eighteen seniors, the same number as last Anne Wildman. 870 East 58th Street • (773) 702- 7712 year, became Semifinalists on the basis of high Four seniors, one more than last year, are Open Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. standardized test scores ( see related stories in Semifinalists in the associated Achievement the centerspread). They are as follows: program for outstanding African American stu­ Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Peter Bush, Sally Cochrane, Lilla Dent, dents. They are Megan Harris,Nneka McGuire, William Diamond, Andrew Kern, Katharine Donavan Mitchem and Stephanie Stern. "I thoughtthe bestboutique was Jade.It hadthe cutestclothes and accessories and the layout citylife was reallynice." -Sydney Marcus, junior Classy, colorful, creative and unconvential Finding the best boutiques the windy city has to offer By Julie Carlson City life editor rap dresses, winter coats and gold-plated leaf­ shaped necklaces enchanted Sophomo re Mila W Davenport and Junior SydneyMarcus at Jade, a stylish and elegant Japanese-themed boutique, on a recent breezy Friday afternoon. Frequently featured in Lucky and Chicago Style magazines, the Wicker Park store is among the neighborhood's several upscale shops. In the rapidly gentrifying area near the Darnen L stop, Jade, located at 1557 North Milwaukee Avenue, appealed to the CT-Highers. Behind Jade's wood-paneled windows, customers browse the sophisticated but pricey clothes and jewelry by designers such as M Missoni. Owner Laura Haberman chats with customers, while paying special attention to selecting items she knows will appeal to them. Both Ms. Haberman's blonde hair and large gold necklace reflect her bright disposition. Built on customer requirements, Ms. Haberman explained, Jade has been open for the past two years. "We thrive on customer service," Ms. Haberman said. "We want to know what they want and why they come back. It even affects buying sizes, I can't afford to buy something that isn't going to sell. We really think about what the customer wants, as opposed to the Gap, they sell what they want. The store appeals to a woman or girl from 20 to 60 years old, or even in high school, who is casual, yet looking to be unique." At Breathe, Sophomore Mila Davenport browses modem yet chic beaded necklaces by a local artist. In contrast with the dark fa~ade of the surrounding business buildings, the CT-Highers were shocked with the bright years, Ms. Spencer-Kendall said, prompted her to move the store last Michaels explained. "It's a great place for scarlet-red interior of Alise's Designer Shoe Salon in Hyde September. browsing. It's called Breathe, so you can Park's Harper Court, 5210 South Harper Avenue. Expensive "Hyde Park is a great and safe location," Ms. Spencer-Kendall said. "And just relax. Our denim, the True Religion, J and European, kitten heels, pumps and boots are delicately it's very diverse with clientele. Here, I get all customers from all nationalities. Brand and Joe's, is really popular. Another displayed alongside belts and handbags on shelving and a It's artsy like the North Side and there's nobody doing what I'm doing." popular item is a dress by Rachel Pally that's large, centered platform. Owner Shawna Spencer-Kendall Ms. Spencer-Kendall attributes the store's appeal to her personal emphasis. very versatile; it can be tied 12 different ways greets customers like old friends with stories and advice that "The spirit of the store is so unique; my personality is placed here," Ms. and even worn as a skirt. A typical customer establish an immediate connection. Spencer-Kendall explained. "It allows people to come if they're looking for would be a student from CTIC or a young Customers' parking problems on the North Side for four a peaceful place. It gives them a feeling of acceptance, unlike larger stores. professional who wants to look casual for People should feel at home at boutiques; the weekend." they should feel comfortable, welcome and Exhausted after a day of boutique browsing, excited to shop. This is my artistic expression; Mila said these individualistic shops suit CT­ A. Vegan Thanksgiving! every one of these shoes has a part of me. High's trendsetters. Boutiques should be carrying items that you "Chicago has a great variety of boutiques," don't find in department stores, and if they Mila noted. "That's nice for CT-High don't then they're not a true boutique." students, because nobody wants to look like Once filled with deserted buildings and a cookie-cutter in high school. Your style warehouses, the former Maxwell Street expresses who you are, so if you're wearing Market area, seven miles north of Hyde Park, clothes from Macy's, you're just going to was transformed into a small residential look generic. The stuff at Jade, Breathe and neighborhood six years ago. Passing popular Alise's would really allow CT-Highersto show businesses like Subway and Barbara's Books, the CT-Highersheaded into Breathe Boutique, 1252 South Halsted Street. Adorned by abstract paintings, Breathe's blue-green walls and ceiling suspend metal racks displaying both dressy and casual tops, sweaters and dresses. The store's laid-back philosophy has made it popular for a year and matches Manager Melissa Michael's personality. "The store is not intimidating," Ms.

At Breathe, right, Sophomore :Mila Daven­ Photo by Eva Jaeger port tries on a charcoal gray sweater and a flirty printed dress. JuniorRebecca Steuer loves turkeys. In At Alise's, lower right, Mila skims over the vast, vibrant selection of imported fact, she lovesthem so much,she's goingto shoes. Still longing for summer, Mila admires protestThanksgiving and go veganfor a day printed tank tops at Jade. by comingto THIRDWORLD CAFE. Only Photosl?J Sydn~ Marcus minutesfrom U-High, Third World Cafe, HydePark's only all veganrestaurant offers tastyoptions for Rebeccato haveher own Thanksgivingfeast! Third World Cafe 1301 East 53rd Street Open Monday through ThursdaJI{ :30 a.m. -8: 30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. -1 0 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. -8:30 p.m. 111think Mara has a definedstyle. She's found herparticular field in digitalart." -Lilla Dent, senior arts An artist revels in the joys of creating

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When mom asks the As the Midway sees it question, he' ll have Getting real about diversity to think about it "Ti e interminglin g in the school of youth of EVERY WEEKEND as I get ready to go out a similar different rac es, different religions and unlike .,g-,;P' customs creates for all a new and broader ,y· routine ensues: shower, get dressed and wait for my mom to walk into my room to begin a line of questioning about environment." So said John Dewey, founde/ of the Lab Schools, in 1896. And the who, what, when and where I'll be every minute of the night. school community is still striving to live There's always one question that makes me ponder my answer. up to his ideal. "Well, is he a responsible driver?" Most of the time I change the Students, teachers, administrators 'If subject but I still think to myself, "I actually have no idea." and parents have been discussing and Answering that question has become more difficult as I debating diversity at the Lab Schools consider the October 13 car crash in which two Deerfield for decades. But they may not be High School students were killed. The fact that the driver speaking the same language. was speeding while drunk leaves me second guessing the The most recent diversity ini­ amount of trust I place in my friends to be responsible tiative included a January, 2005, drivers. Accountable for at least five meeting organized by Lower School million deaths a year, car accidents are Parent Evonne Taylor. Fifty African \\ ..-.:,,// the teenage population's primary cause American parents addressed their Quo,P\'> of death. Secretary of State Jesse White concerns that diversity was lacking is pushing for stricter restrictions on new at the Lab Schools. --~ drivers, including changing the weekend That April, Lab Schools Director curfew for drivers under the age of 17 to David Magill held a meeting for 10 p.m. from the current 11:30 p.m. faculty and the All School Council, But the solution, I feel, doesn't lie in the inviting a panel of five parents. Many, Opinion increased amount of driving regulations. who attended, felt the communication was The issue is the fact that teens don't nearly nonexistent between the parent panel Gabe always feel the need to follow the rules and the faculty audience, making the meeting Bump and take the law seriously. futile. Following the meeting, Mr. Magill made the Dreessen I would be lying if I said I have never decision to hire a diversity consultant. The Lab Schools knowingly gotten into a car driven by someone under some brought in Mr. Prexy Nesbitt in Spring 2006 to assess and racial or ethnic; it's also religious, economic and based type of influence after curfew. I've seen many of my friends advise faculty members and students on diversity. Lab Schools community members' opinions vary but on different talents, backgrounds and attitudes. We don't act in this reckless manner and have still driven with them. one thing seems constant: the desire for change. The way start out with a preconceived percent we want of any I'm not careless because I don't know it's wrong but because this change needs to occur, however, is not agreed upon. types of people. We have a more interesting intake if we I have never personally suffered from the deadly result of Some people believe swift action and prompt responses to don't base acceptance on quotas but students who will ignoring these laws, which makes me less likely to follow certain trouble areas can alleviate the problem. make the most exciting contributions." them. Sadly, it might take a tragedy hitting close to the Others feel a more gradual approach is the best way to While many believe change needs to occur, gradual U-High student body to make us realize the need to start change the Lab Schools. One example is the admissions alterations are most likely to last. Quick improvements taking the number one killer of teens seriously. process, which, according to Director of Admissions may show results fast but such results could be fleeting. Michael Veitch, isn't based on quotas to force change. Natural change, however, has more chance for survival. "When we admit students, we really only admit in big Letting the diversity of the Lab Schools become just that groups in Nursery School and 9th grade," Mr. Veitch -belonging uniquely to the school- is more promising Say "W_hat? explained. "We try to compose a group of people that is as to last. To have the "broad environment" John Dewey interesting and diverse as possible. That diversity is not just envisioned, that environment should come about organically. Compiled by Artis Lewis If you could enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with anyone you wanted to anywhere you wanted to, who would it be, where and why? Midway Mailbox GABRIELLECLARK, ftesbm.an: I would want to go to Las Vegas to meet Andre Dancing at a school in search of diversity Agassi at the tennis court in his backyard, after of course, turkey in his dining room. From Benji Johnson, Francis Parker, senior: and rage to me and my friends, who witnessed this despicable There I would want to talk to him about I WOULD LIKE to inform the Lab Schools community act of homophobia. I do feel as though the teacher intentionally how and what motivated him to start his about an act of discrimination that occurred to me Saturday, singled me and my friend out given our sexual orientation. tennis academies where kids and teens can October 14 during Homecoming. I was excited as I entered I have many friends that attend and have attended U-High go to school as well as further progress in the doors of the International House given the spirit I felt, and the one unique feature they have always emphasized is their tennis skills. diversity I saw and music I heard. the community's tolerance, acceptance and promotion for Gabrielle Coming from a small, less diverse high school, I was quickly minorities and gays. Not to mention, U-High is known for ABRAHAM KOHRMAN, sophomore: drawn into the large dancing crowd. It wasn't before long until having many "out of the closet" students and a powerful Queer­ Thanksgiving is a time literally when all I too joined in the festivities and began to dance with several Straight Alliance. Ultimately, I had higher expectations for of my family is in one place because my of my friends, particularly female. I saw teachers circulating one of the country's top private schools. I want to convey family lives all over the country. So I would the dance floor a few times to ensure that the dancing was the message that if we cannot be supported in our very spend Thanksgiving with none other than appropriate but I never saw any chaperons act upon anything. own high school, where can gays seek refuge, community my cousins and my family at my cousins' It wasn't until I began dancing with another male student that and respect? This issue addresses our country's historic yet house downtown. It's been a family I was broken up by one of the chaperons. imminent problem with the acceptance of gays in society. tradition for at least eight years since I The chaperon simply pulled us apart and walked away. I Editors· note: Attempting to provide a balanced account of what happened at the dance with more than one viewpoint have come to Chicago from Gainesville, was perplexed as to why he had done this because I did not feel as though my guy friend and I were dancing any more (but not because they necessarily questioned the letter wrtter's Abraham Florida, so it would definitely be a grand a=unt). the Midway's editors contacted an administrator occasion. suggestively than the couples and groups around us. I quickly for a response. The administrator declined . The Midway wel­ became aware that this was a homophobic act in which the comes further letters on this topic for publication in the Decem­ chaperon did, in fact, separate two gay males. ber 12 issue. Letters must be signed and can be placed in Mr. JOHANNES PETER, junior: I would This was a moment of shock that brought a burst of sadness Brasler's mailbox in the High School office. want to spend Thanksgiving with whoever the future President of the United States would be 100 years from now at the White House. It would be interesting to see who the President would be then, as well as ____ u_-H..,.igh_MIDWAY how the holiday might have evolved. Publlshed nine times a year by journallsm and photojour­ arts: JeffreyBlshku-Aykul; 6, editorials: CydneyWelner; 7, re­ Johannes nalism students at University High School, 1362 East 59th views: Holly Reid; 8-9, in-depth new features: Robin Shapiro; 11, RADHIKA ATTELE, senior: I'd want Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637. Phone 773-702-0591. FAX news: Mona Dasgupta; 12, sports: Dana Alfassa; 13, sports: 773-702-7455. Copyright 2006 University High School, Chica­ to spend my Thanksgiving with actress Donavan Mitchem; 14, sports, B.J. Arun; 15, sports: Tom stan­ go, Journallsm Department. Print.ed by Metropolitan Press, ley-Becker; 16, photofeature: Sarah Fischel. Julia Roberts at her New York house. Broadview, Illinois. INVFSI'IGATIVE EDITORS Since I'm interested in human behavior, EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Political: stephanle stern; student government: Saha! Redleaf; especially Rett Syndrome, which is a neu­ Phll Jacobson, Nanuata Patel, Henry Afrtcano, community: Rohlnl Tobaccowala; urban affairs: Jacqueline rological disorder that prevents a child Sarah Fischel Chaudhry. from controlling their body movements, MANAGING EDITORS SPORTSPHOTO EDITOR Jeremy Lacocque, Evan Donman (In-Design mast.er), I would want to discuss her part in the Eva Jaeger Jacqueline Chaudhry. International Rett Syndrome Association. PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR EXECUTIVE PHOTOGRAPHERS I would also want to know her reason for Enuna Lantos Ramzl Dreessen, Rachel Hanesslan, Eva Jaeger, steven Jones, Radhika helping, in 2003, to appeal to Congress BUSINESSAND ADVERTISING MANAGER Emma Lantos for a federal grant of $15.5 million. Jacqueline Chaudhry STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATE EDITORS Sheena Anand, Emlly Chiu, Raphl Cuenod, Mlla Devenport, l, news: Mona Dasgupta; 2, news: David McAlplne; 3, edu­ Alya Forster, Jeremy Handrup, Yoollm Kim, Alexa Mansfield, cational news: Amanda Pappas; 4, city life: Julie Carlson; 5, Sydney Marcus, Zack Slouka, Llwen Xu reviews•

Lavish prestige production lopped off at box office CONFUSING, GENERIC PREVIEWS She replies, "Letting everyone down would and bad word-of-mouth rarely make be my greatest unhappiness." Although people want to see a movie. Unfortunately she eventually gives birth, Marie probably for "Marie Antoinette," the movie wouldn't be happy if she looked at the box­ encountered both of these factors. What office charts. Though it cost $40 million to poor press and bizarre advertising failed to make, the movie pulled in a disappointing note, though, was just how much fun lies $5,360,000 its opening weekend and has left in this saccharine film. French critics and history buffs fuming. But Directed by Sofia Coppola and based what if everyone's just taking it too seriously? on "Marie Antoinette: The Journey" by There isn't much dialogue in the film, Antonia Frasier, the film begins in Vienna, forcing the actors to make the most of with the engagement their few lines. By leaving much of her announcement of 14 acting open to interpretation, Dunst fares year-old Marie (Kirsten better than she previously has in more Dunst) to Louis (Jason straightforward roles like "Spiderman." Schwartzman), prince Schwartzman, though, plays Louis like an of France. She is quickly 18th century Max Fischer or Jeremy Kraft, shipped to the luxurious from his earlier films "Rushmore" and castles and gardens of "Shopgirl." It's entertaining enough, but Versailles, where she nothing we haven't seen from him before. Film struggles to adjust. Coppola obviously tried very hard to Julie Five years into her less- make history appeal to a modern audience Carlson than-intimate marriage , and she did a good job: she cut out all of Louis's grandfather (Rip the history, replacing it with a punk-rock Torn) dies, making Marie queen of France. soundtrack and frequent montages of raging Over time, Marie becomes an early version parties, Manolo Blahnik-designed costume of Paris Hilton, complete with small dogs, shoes and decadent pastries. There's no partying and frequent shopping sprees. She real content in these segments, except even has to deal with constant gossip from maybe to show the repetitiveness of Marie's Photo still from the Sofia Coppola film, "Marie Antionette" the public and backstabbing friends. Of life. Still, the excellent cinematography In the movie "Marie Antionette" Kirsten Dunst plays 14 year-old Marie Antionette. course, we all know how it ends. provides the most memorable moments. In one moment of the film, a political Even in its most emotional scenes, "Marie serious turn toward the end, it completely were 30 minutes ago. All in all, "Marie adviser tells Marie her marriage may be Antoinette" is not deep. But really, it's falls apart and it's easy to forget you're Antoinette" should be treated like cotton annulled if she doesn't conceive a child. better that way. When the movie takes a watching the same fun, quirky film that you candy - pure fluff, but sweet anyway. Taking the stage band of friends A Japanese discovery shine in star spot in, yes, Little Italy GOING TO SEE a concert, I usually hope SPECIALTY SUSHI in an area dominated Soup, $7.50, with egg, vegetables and wheat to get a good view of the band. If I'm close by Italian food isn't what distinguishes noodles and I ordered Rainbow, $12, so called enough to the stage, every once in a while an Japonica so much as its contemporary style, because of the six pieces of different fish opportunity arises to shake the artist's hand, reminiscent of a toned down Ikea catalog and colorfully lined up on a cucumber, avocado warranting definite bragging rights. But better suited to trendy North Side bars than and shrimp tempura roll. rarely, barely ever, can I say that I got to talk Little Italy's wholesome eateries. Instead of a plate, the sushi came on a large to the artist after the show, let alone claim the Un1ess you come on a Wednesday for lunch, wooden rectangle, which made me wish that performers as some of my best friends. Lucky as my guest and I did, reservations might for $12, I had seen less wood and more sushi. for me, I have Bury Me at Makeout Creek to be necessary because both the ground level Six bites later, I swallowed my meal, which brag about. (including patio) and the basement's sushi turned out to be so good I Releasing their first E.P., "From Far Away bar offer limited seating. never stopped to wonder Across The World," during their show, 9 Japonica's refreshing use of natural light, what type of fish I was p.m., Thursday, October 26 at famed venue which streams through open French doors eating. The Beat Kitchen at 2100 West Belmont, the and accents the green and tan color scheme, Drawn by the frangance, band's close friends, family and avid followers Photo courtesy Cooper Link added to the heavily remixed American I began eyeing my rallied around the hometown boys, putting Sprawled across a pool table Simon Lock­ background music, contributing to the companion's enormous schoolwork and other obligations aside for a wood Bean, lead singer of Bury Me at Make­ restaurant's trendy appeal. cast iron pot of Spicy downright celebration. The band has worked out Creek, sets up the eight ball for Charlie Not for sushi novices, the menu's unexplained Udon, which was initially hard over the years, developing creatively, Springer, new found member. Simon is sur­ terms delayed the ordering process. In so hot and spicy she was fundraising and gaining a fanbase to get to Dining rounded (from left) by Doug Yamate, Coo­ addition to traditional sushi varieties, dishes forced to sip slowly. The this point. per Link, Charlie and Chris Bales. like the Philly Maki, $5, with salmon, avocado soup proved too much for Eliot As lead singer and bassist, Senior Simon and cream cheese, reveal a distinct American hertofinish , soicanspeak Lockwood Bean is the voice paced "El Dorado," exudedarockfeelinfused Popko influence. My guest ordered Spicy Udon from experience when I of the band while lyricist with a latin vibe. say it was wonderful. Apart from the spices, and drummer Cooper Link, Taking a short intermission, the band played a high vegetable-to-noodle ratio added to its a freshman at Columbia techno elevator music that they slowly swayed unique taste. College, provides the heart. to while they talked and joked with the Japonica's diverse selection, including the Guitarists Doug Yamate, audience and each other. Hawaiian, $12, fried on the outside and freshman at Dominican, The magic of Bury Me at Makeout Creek served warm with smoked salmon, avocado, and Chris Bales, currently is that even in their rock songs, the melody is cream cheese, shrimp and unagi (freshwater not in school, bring soul. clear enough for anyone to sing along. eel) sauce in the middle, a great alternative The night started with the Compared to earlier shows, Bury Me gave Concert to bland cafeteria sushi, but the fear of a matured and polished performance. Their cancellation of two of three unfulfilling portions and high prices will keep Christina openers. In last minute best tunes came when Simon put down the a me from becoming a regular. scramble with 15 minute bass for "Tout Est Bien," a simple guitar Delicata JAPONICA: 1422 West Taylor Street, (312) notice, Still Not Sexy, a ballad, and "The Sky, The Sea, The Dream." 421-3288. ll:30a.m.-10p.m. Monday-Thursday, Without his bass, Simon was able to work the somewhat unpracticed hard rock band, took 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. the stage. After a marginal performance, the crowd and the stage, showing some previously Saturday, ClosedSunday. second band, Walrus, clearly more practiced untapped talent of a lead singer. and musically inclined, wowed the audience In "The Shears Tower," former U-Higher with their pop-infused indie sound. Consisting Charlie Springer on bass gave the band their completely of Lincoln Park High School missing ingredient, bringing energy and Write us! students, their conversational and down to fun. Since the show, Charlie has become a One of the Midway's biggest responsibili­ earth style was unavoidably charming. permanent member. ties is to provide a market place of opinion Amped to hear the product of six months' Ending with impromptu "Sleeping Quarters," in the school. In fact, preserving an open work, the audience buzzed. After a quick a classic song for the band's original groupies, forum provides the legal foundation for the tune up, Bury Me at Makeout Creek began I sang along as a genuine fan putting aside Midway being a product of the journalism with an anthem, "This is Why We Sleep," my supportive, friendly prayers for chart Photo by Zack Slouka classes free of prior review and censorship. Or to put it plainly, we need your letters! a hopeful depiction of a plan to prevail in topping success. Their music had become In the colorful neighborhood of Little Italy Eliot Popko and Zena Hardt discover an Write about any topic which concerns you, life. This track proved especially creative truly infectious in its own right. With a new, sign your letter and place it in Mr. Brasler's outstanding Japanese restaurant, Japonica. and impressive, switching between slow and well-produced E.P. and stage performances mailbox in the U-ffigh office and we'll Their server is Patrick Frazer, a student at upbeat rhythms coupled with melodious this good, these guys don't need prayers. They contact you and take it from there. harmonies. In contrast, the high energy, high have the talent to deliver on their own. Columbia College. "Extratime is nice butsix hourSATs are brutal." in-depthnewsfeatures -Henry Africano, senior WHY GETTING INTO COLLE,

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By Evan Dorfman said. "It is an interesting challenge to other schools. You So, \ N t. XC\-\A~ GE FOR Managing editor know the old saying goes, 'If Harvard sneezes, other schools catch a cold.' However, Harvard is unique in its applicant ~'f \ l\,\~Q~TAL SOUL, I. "To quote Shakes peare, 'It's much ado about pool, so we will have to see what this means for the entire nothing." ' admissions scene. In terms of the impact of the decision GET \ tJTO That's what College Counselor Patty Kovacs on U-Highers, obviously they will have to wait longer, but I CAN HAR\f.l.\~ said in response to Harvard's recent decision to end early think they will do the same in admissions." admissions. Sharing similar sentiments, Senior Alex Cantwell, planning 'vJ\,r\OLrf E-AR.L'{ Harvard University announced the elimination of its to apply early admissions to Harvard, believes the decision early admissions programs September 12, effective next is unimportant. AC, lDN, AND \,J \TH fall. University officials cited early admissions as unfair to "I think it is a good decision to eliminate early admissions," disadvantaged students competing for selective universities. Alex said. "I feel like if you have the credentials, early or ONLYONE FOUR- Harvard's decision represented the fust of the nation's regular decision doesn't matter. And while I believe that the prestigious universities to step forward and do away with decision is right in helping low income students, I still don't early admissions. One week later, Princeton followed suit think the decision is all that huge and I don't think it will \-\ DUR S. A.T?. saying its decision will reduce application anxiety and benefit affect U-High too much." disadvantaged students. And September 26, the University Understanding Harvard's motives, Harvard sophomore of Virginia announced its plans to drop early admissions, Anthony Carlson, U-High '05 graduate, believes eliminating making it the third major university to make this decision. the early admissions program represented a wise decision. Ms. Kovacs believes Harvard's decision is not as monumental "A single process admission system is indeed more . .. \rJ~ as many people believe. egalitarian," Anthony explained. "Insofar as I go to Harvard, "When I fust heard about the decision, I thought, 'Oh, I am glad that my school is trying to leverage its role as a trend T\-\ that's nice,"' Ms. Kovacs said. "Harvard doesn't need to fill setter to get even stronger classes of students. As for their beds. They have a very big applicant pool, so it's not going motives, I can't say I blame them. What school wouldn't want CA to affect them. Other schools will follow suit depending on to get the best students? Of course, I should note that having the need of the school. Schools that aren't competitors with already benefited from early admissions and not having Harvard won't be affected by the decision. to worry about college applications necessarily colors my "In terms of the effect on U-Highers, the decision is in some view." ways good and in some ways it makes things a little more While the decision could possibly prove beneficial for nerve racking. Many of the kids that apply early decision Harvard, Anthony believes U-Highers may suffer. to Harvard would do just fine in the regular decision pool. I "On net, this will harm U-Highers," he explained. "Quite would advise U-Highers to not make too much of it." simply, we were a school that knew and used the early Skeptical of the change's impact on applicants, Guidance admissions option at Harvard and other schools extensively. and Counseling Department Chairperson Will Dix said, it Now that's no longer an option. Insofar as there have been is hard to predict what will happen in the long run because statistical studies showing that early applications are roughly Harvard is a unique institution. equivalent to a 100 point increase on the SAT, this change in "I was pleasantly surprised about the decision," Mr. Dix rules may hurt U-Highers chances at some schools."

"However, I do know some colleges have opened minority scholars to all races by making students who are the fust in their family to at Scholarships for the stars? college eligible to apply, so their still helping those disadvantaged ki "Colleges set up race-based admissions and scholarships for all the 1 reasons; they are trying to address past injustices, trying to give fom By Stephanie Stern discrimination in education. The advocacy group then underserved students the same kind of advantages as majority stud1 Associate editor filed complaints to the U.S. Education Department's Office Unfortunately, due to recent lawsuits from white students, many coll Scholarships have always been awarded to two types of of Civil Rights about schools that ignored their requests, people, struggling disadvantaged students and outstanding which investigated more than six colleges. They included don't want to risk fighting a legal battle over the distribution of 1 academic superstars from elite schools. Washington University in St. Louis, Pepperdine University scholarships." Over the last few years, however, administrators at more and Southern Illinois University. Because applicant pools for academic scholarships continue to g than 150 colleges have left disadvantaged students with Abandoning the idea of race-based acceptance, Guidance minority students at U-High depending on that money to fin, few aid options by closing their minority-only scholarships, and Counseling Department Chairperson Will Dix explained, college must rethink their possible payment options or their fust ch according to the March 14, 2006 New York Times article. colleges are trying to find alternative ways to financially aid colleges. Several race exclusive programs have opened to all students disadvantaged students without becoming vulnerable to "As long as colleges see that minority groups simply aren't doin to limit possible lawsuits, which means colleges are offering lawsuits. well as the majority students, scholarships should be awarded to ti less aid and opportunities to minority applicants. "Due to the pressure colleges have faced to dump their minority students who deserve them." Senior Jacqueline Cham Many college administrators expanded scholarships in minority only scholarships, many schools are using different said. response to letters of protest from the Center for Equal methods to diversify their campus," Mr. Dix said. "A lot of the colleges I'm applying to I'm hoping are going to givi Opportunity, an advocacy group promoting race blind equal "The wording on who scholarships are awarded to has money. If they don't, I probably won't be able to attend or will hm opportunities, about minority only programs. broadened largely because colleges want to avoid any figure out some other way to pay. As a disadvantaged minority stuc Beginning in 2003, the Center accused the schools of possible legal ramifications of restricting their programs to you really bank on that money to help you out, when your applyir breaching Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits one group. schools you wouldn't be able to afford otherwise." What is your greatest college admissions drearr

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"MY COLLEGE admis­ "GETTING INTO Colum­ "AN INTERVIEW being the "GOING to a small college "MY ONLY dream revolv­ "MY FRIENDS and I all ha1 sions dream would be to wind bia Univerity in New York sole basis of my acceptance at size-wise like U-High would be ing around college admissions planned to go to the same co/leg up at a liberal arts college, like would be amazing. The worst college would be a dream. My perfect. The worst thing I can is getting into any Ivy League would be great if we all got in and aJ Sarah Lawrence. My night­ case scenario would be wind­ nightmare wold be filling out think of would be going to a school. My nightmare would get to go. It would be horrible if Id mare would be getting stuck ing up at an all-guys college." even more paper work than I huge college completely across be getting into a huge college, get in and then all my friends did." at the University of Chicago, already have to fill out.'' the country.'' hating it and not being able to since it's too close to home.'' leave.'' Intervie ws EIS DRIVING PEOPLE CRAZY -• · SAT taking starting earlier; is that good or is that bad? ··- By Amanda Pappas was required to get into a summer camp at Northwestern Associateeditor University in Evanston," David explained. "I didn't have the intention of getting a perfect score because the test score According to the March 21, 2006 issue of the New York requirement was fairly low compared to the scores required Times, the concern over growing competitiveness concerning to get into a good college. Later I realized the more I took it, college entrance is increasing. Many recent publications have the better practice I had for when I have to take it this year. reported on the topic of students taking standardized tests Unfortunately, that backfired because between my 8th and before entering high school. 9th grade years, they changed the format of the test. Even Administered by the College Board, the Scholastic though the format changed, I still feel like I had an advantage Aptitude Test scores are a significant factor colleges consider because of the fact that I have taken it four times already." when admitting students, according to CollegeBoard.com. Unaware that 6th graders could take the SAT until David Starting in grades early as 6th, students have begun to take applied to his summer program, Ms. Kathryn McAlpine, the SAT younger whether the reason is for state requirements, David's mother, thought it was an excellent opportunity. showing a school's progress, summer programs or for "When I first signed David up into the Northwestern pro­ practice, reported in many publications. gram, I didn't realize that they were actually taking the SAT; Concerned that students are starting to take the SAT as I thought they were taking some watered down version of it," early as 12 years of age,College Counselor Patty Kovacs said Ms. McAlpine said. "When I realized that it was the actual she feels uneasy about summer programs misusing the test. test, I didn't have a problem with it. It was goog for him to "One of the primary reasons that students are taking know where he was intellectually compared to his peers. the SAT at such an early age is to fulfill the requirements "Many kids in David's middle school were taking the SAT of particular summer programs for 'gifted and talented' in 6th and 7th grade and we were just doing what the -other students, usually not by the school," Mrs. Kovacs said. kids were doing. I think that some people may feel that it is "Many summer programs, for example, Duke University in pretentious to push the kids into taking the test younger, but North Carolina and Northwestern University in Evanston, I have no objection to it, as long as the child is willing to. If it use the test as a guideline for enrollment. The students are weren't for the summer program, I wouldn't have known the required to get a specific score in each section of the SAT test was available for students David's age." in order to be taken into consideration of the program. The Disturbed by students taking the SAT before high school, programs don't necessarily evaluate the applicants' scores Guidance and Counseling Department Chairperson Will Dix like an actual college would and the students who take the said it is impractical for students to take the exam too early. SAT definitely get no college admissions credit for it. The "Some school systems and states are using the SAT as test is so readily available that many programs are abusing progress reports for their own use to see if students are it's true purpose." improving as a whole," Mr. Dix said. "Other schools in states Among U-Highers who took the SAT before entering high such as Maine are even considering the use of the test as a school, Junior David McAlpine said taking the exam at age graduation requirement, which is not what they are designed 12 improved his testing skills. for. There are plenty of ways to show a student's progress "I first started taking the SAT in 6th grade because it and this is certainly incorrect." - .Art by Eric Cochrane I jWhY do some people get extra time on tests? 2 H~le~~hang during tests makes the process quicker and it makes the extra time expressed many times and it definitely offends soczae e I or student equal to the other test takers. me but it's really just that people don't understand. It's pure When friends take the SAT, one conversation is guaranteed: "I'm so "For students with different learning styles, the ignorance. I think most people view this as a competition but 1 tired of Sally receiving extra time on all of her exams!" accommodations they have do not give them any advantages I really need more time to level the playing field." ButwhatU-Highers don't know is that 16 percent of students atU-High but make them equal. Standardized tests, such as the SAT Understanding the need for some to receive extra time, receive accommodations. Some U-Highers receive extra time and use and ACT, do not state to a college if a student has been given one junior boy who wanted to anonymously speak his mind laptops or large block answer sheets for tests, which some other U-Highers an accommodation or not." believes extra time won't prepare students for the real world. strongly resent. Unknown to most students, every accommodation Impatient with students who believe extra time is cheating, "Standardized tests are a quick and dirty measuring stick to request requires a long process of psychoeducational testing and then a one senior boy with Asperger Syndrome, a minor form of see how well you'll do in the real world," he said. "If you review of the results by a team of U-High administrators and counselors autism, who requested to remain nameless to fully express allowed students with different learning styles to have extra before it is granted and requests are never casually granted, according to himself, discovered he needed extra time in 6th grade. time, you alter the scope of that measuring stick. Everyone Learning Consultant Suzan Snook. "I'm upset to know that some students think I'm cheating prepares for the SAT and ACT knowing that they'll be "Some students have trouble copying from the chalkboard and keeping by getting double the time they have," he said. "These kids competing with other students. All students' performances their place," Ms. Snook said. "Some have trouble with visual perceptual are just looking for an excuse to get better grades. My extra on these tests should be a comparison under the same issues, or just the act of writing is hard for them. It's literally difficult for time is for subjects that my disorder inhibits me in: math and circumstances. After all, few bosses would give someone some students to get the information from their heads onto the paper. science. For history and English, I'm just another student. I accommodations because he has some learning difficulty. They have the information in their head but they are slow in writing it particularly have organization difficulties, especially remem- The boss would just hire someone else. If life doesn't give down. Sometimes it's cursive, sometimes it's printing. Using a laptop bering certain details. 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Tennis threesome makes second day of State play By Rohini Tobaccowala With contributions from doubles partners, Associateeditor Senior Liz Parsons and Sophomore Sofia dvancing into the second day of State, Iatarola, the Maroons finished 3rd behind Senior Rebecca Resnick, Junio r Alex Mother McAuley and Morgan Park High A Guynn and Freshman Gabby Clark School after a close fight for 2nd place at broke a IO-year-drought, October 20 in Mount Sectionals, October 12 at U-High. Prospect, Illinois. "The whole team played amazing at Double partners for three seasons and 70 Sectionals and contributed something to matches, Cocaptains Rebecca and Alex won the team, especially Liz and Sofia because three matches against Teutopolis, Reavis they probably played their best tennis of the and Belleville and lost two against Peoria year," Rebecca said. "They narrowly missed and Lincoln Way East. Singles player Gabby qualifying for State against Morgan Park High Clark, freshman, won three matches against School in a three setter, but the school couldn't Normal Community West, Westfield and have done so well without them because they Glenbrook North and lost two against Geneva earned points for our team." and Hinsdale. U-High placed 39th out of 99 Five days after varsity achieved 5th place teams with 384 competitors. in the Independent School League October "Everyone worked hard and had a great 5, behind Woodlands Academy, Lake Forest year but Gabby, Alex, and Rebecca were the Academy, Francis Parker and Latin,j.v. ended core of the team," said Varsity Tennis Coach its Conference season 8-4 overall. Gerold Hanek. "Alex and Rebecca have Accomplishing a 4-1 win against Illiana played together for so long that they know Christian, October 10, away, j.v. played its each other's strengths and weaknesses. strongest game of the season, said Captain "Alex is really good at hitting volleys and Madeline La Rue, junior. Rebecca is really good at hitting high balls, "During the season, our team improved which makes them the perfect combination. a lot," Madeline said. "I think one of the In singles, Gabby showed great poise through most memorable games was against Illiana out all her matches. She displays the kind Christian because we were losing pretty badly, of athleticism and competitiveness that will but then all of a sudden we took a turri for the probably bring her back to the state finals better and started winning. It was amazing. next year." Our whole team played really well and ended Qualifying for State in her first year on up as champions." varsity tennis, Gabby won a three setter J.V compiled a 4-1 record in the ISL, 0-0 Photo by Yoolim Kim Thursday, October 19 against a peer from overall. At a Triangular meet, October 17 at the Ratner Center, Sarah Sandmel Westfield. Other scores as follows: helps the Maroons take on Whitney Young and Regina. "My first match was personally difficult for Lake Forest Academy, October 3, home: me because I knew the person I was playing Varsity won 3-2; ISL Tournament, October against," Gabby said. "I thought it was going 5, away: Varsity placed 5th out of 6 teams. to affect the way I played the match because Sectionals, Varsity finished 3rd behind Mother Girl swimmers go she was stronger, older and more experienced McAuley and Morgan Park Academy. state than myself. But I didn't let that get to me and Tournament, October 19-21, away: Varsity into State Sectionals I ended up winning." placed 39 out of 99 teams . By Holly Reid such as breast and back. By breaking people Associateeditor up everyone is more focused on their own performances much like a club team where g FreshFall _D Tightening up their strokes, girl swimmers will you are more focused on personal progress. push off for State Sectionals this Saturday. "Every group does something different. But Placing third and above in all meets this we all work on the little things such as the Flowers season but one, the 7-3 Maroons overcame starts and the flip turns. As a result people four shoulder injuries and having 14 members have been breaking personal records and about one third of most teams. Although they everyone is at the peak of their season. For lost to rivals Latin and Lane Tech, October 21 example Ciara beat her old 50 freestyle record at the Latin Invitational, the girls won October with 25.99." 24 at Nazareth Academy, and October 27 at Not affected by the shoulder injuries Juniors sunflowers, Bishop McNamara. Hannah Solomon-Strauss and Anna Katia Latin had to relocate its Invitational to St. Zbikowski, Sophomore Ciara Zagaja and violets and Patrick's. Erica help the team succeeded, by breaking "The pool was really hard to swim in," said personal records. mnchm ore, Stephanie Stern, cocaptain with Senior Erica "Swimming can be really individual and Zagaja. personal," Erica said. "And this year we Cornell Florist "Latin's pool was broken so we swam at really focused on that but I wish we had St. Pat's. The blocks were hard to start from worked more on the team. I just wish we offers a variety of and the walls were hard to do turns on. So it had done more activities as a team. Everyone was difficult but everyone worked hard and worked well together and this year there was fall flowers at it was a good thing we had been practicing a very high intensity and effort. We had new our push offs off the block. I think that really freshman, Kaia Tammem, and she was an helped us. amazing contribution. She worked really hard reasonably low "Our biggest rivals are Lane Tech and Latin. and improved so much." We expected to come in 3rd and we did. It has Other scores as follows: price. Located mere been closer in previous years but all the other St. Ignatius and Trinity, October 5, home: teams have more players than us so we are at Varsitywon63-32, j,v: lost23-71. Latin and Lake min utes away from Forest Academy, October 10, home: Varsity a slight disadvantage." won 62-32, j.v: lost 35-59 Maine East Relays, Individual exercises helped the Maroons beat October 14, avvay: 5th of 6 with 48. Whitney U-Hi gh, Cornell personal times and reach a peak, according Young and Regina, October 17, home: Varsity Photo by Raphi Cuenod to Erica. lost WY 41- UH 49- R 46, j.v. lost 23-23-42 , Latin is your one Florist Enjoying the delicate beauty of na­ "After we all warm up we divided into a few Invitational, October 21, away: 3rd of 6 with groups," she said. "One for distance, another 171. Nazareth Academy, October 24, home: stop shopping center ture's most stunning creations, won 101-63 . Bishop McNamara, October 27, Senior Hannah Rothfield brightens for freestyle, and another for certain strokes, home: Varsity won 78-61. for all of nature's up her day with a beautiful selection from Cornell Florist's famous fall best creations. flowers! ''Every group does something different. But we all work on the little things such as the starts and the flip turns. 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of successes ... Morgan Murphy and plenty of surprises Jamie Veeneman In winning_~emifinals showdown, Maroons show off great defense

n a bright, cold Tuesday afternoon, the boys' varsity soccer team arrived at Brother Rice High School. Pour days earlier, the team.had beaten Reavis in penalty kicks to win their Regional Final , prompting 0 the animated home crowd to rush the field in a frenzy of excitement. Now, the team was about to play its first Sectional game since Mike Moses became coach 13 years ago. Instead of top-seeded Argo, who had lost in an unlikely upset, the Maroons were set to face a Kelly team as favorites. "We went in there pretty confident because Kelly was seeded lower than us," said Forward Gabe Bump, sophomore. "We also were expecting a really nice field, but it was terrible. There were mud pits in the middle and they put sand over it to make the ball roll better, but you couldn't run in it. It was like quicksand." The teams went back and forth, evenly matched for most of the first half. About 20 minutes in, Forward Nate Wise scored off a header. With the lead in hand, the Maroons did what they do best: took advantage of their strong defense and played conservatively, according to Gabe. "We played really defensive in the 2nd half," Gabe said. "I was the only forward and we played with six midfielders and three defenders, but the midfielders were mainly playing defense." Though it wasn't the team's best game, Right Defensive Back • Nate Wise (photos from top) Evan Dorfman, senior, said the team still played well enough recovers the ball near the U-High to beat Kelly and move on to the next round. "We were expected to win," said Right Defensive Back goal. Evan Dorfman, senior. "We really didn't win that cleanly. We • Box out! Gabe Bump puts himself dodged some bullets. We deserved to win and were pumped between the ball and his def ender. to go to Sectional Finals, but we were a little less celebratory about it than the Regional Final. We went in and although it was messy, we got the job done and advanced." With that victory, the team needed only one more to advance further than any previous U-High soccer team. "We actually took Kelly for granted; they were a really good team," Gabe said. "But • The 2006 Maroons (photos from top left) line up adjacent by the end of the game we knew we deserved to be in to the Kelly Rams before Sectional Semifinals. the Sectional Finals. In our • Mirroring his def ender, Elan Wiener makes his move as minds, we were thinking Charlie Fisher looks on. about the next game. We weren't thinking 'we beat • Phil Bohan celebrates after U-High's lone goal. Kelly,' we were thinking, by 'we have to play Mount All photos Emma Lantos and Jeremy Handrup Carmel."' • Zipping down the field, above, Zack Re­ neau-Wedeen looks to make a play.

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• Elan Weiner, left, looks on dur­ ing Sectional Finals against Mount Carmel. • Teammates help Nate Wise, above, get back on his feet after a hard fall. And,finally, the Finals The Maroons were one game away. Donavan Mitchem, senior. "We played as if our freedom was One game away from earning a victory over neighborhood on the line. Our chances were better; we played more solid at rival Mount Carmel. One game away from playing under the the front. They weren't really taking us seriously when the game bright lights of Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire. One first started, but as the half went on and we started getting better 2 game away from making U-High history and becoming the chances they had no choice but to take us serious." '-"""'• ••,,.. first team to win a Sectional championship. Gabe added, "Because it was a game between two South Side Set to play perennial sports powerhouse Mount Carmel teams, I felt like we had something to prove. Who's the best Thursday, October 26 at Brother Rice High School, the team on the South Side of Chicago?" . Maroons were without Defensive Midfielder Simon Though trailing, the Maroons had the wind behind them during Lockwood-Bean because he had a previous engagement. So the second half, giving them the advantage. when the game was pushed back a day because of weather, "The rest of the half we dominated the game, pressured them, they knew that they would at least go into the game with their but we couldn't make a lot of chances and when we did, we whole team intact. couldn't finish," Morgan said. "We were sitting in the bus and we could see the light from One of those chances came late in the second half. Behind the stadium," said Right Defensive Back Evan Dorfman, and running out of time, the Maroons were in attack mode and senior. "The whole team was amped. When they cancelled Gabe got a shot off at the top box. the game we were down, but we knew we would have Simon "I could hear everyone in the stands gasp," Gabe said. "Right back for the game." whenlhitit,Iturnedandwaitedtoseewhereitwasgoingtogo. Photos by Jeremy Handrup On the downside, however, the team wasn't able to feed When I saw it was to the right, I just couldn't look anymore." off the emotions provided by the previous day's pep rally and fan bus. They knew they were in for a challenge and still hoped their strong defense would carry them to victory. "We thought it would come down to them not scoring and Volleyball powerhouse reaches our offense having to produce," said Forward Gabe Bump, sophomore .. "What Moses was thinking, and I kind of had in the back of my head, was that it would be 0-0 down to the last Regional 10 minutes, then we would score once and hold them off." Under grey skies and in slippery conditions, U-High got off to a slow start. Finals "They dominated for the first 20 minutes, had a lot of • Don't worry, Emma chances," said Sweeper Morgan Murphy, sophomore. "They scored right before the end of the first half, which hurt. We Lantos. Christina gets had the wind going against us, which put us at a disadvantage, under the ball, coming so we were hoping to keep it tied going into the second half. up with a timely block It was a fluke goal, the guy just got it past Leo." for the Maroons. Though they couldn't hold off Mt. Carmel in the first half, the Maroons attitude changed as the team became increasingly desperate. "After halftime we started to realize that our season was on the line and our intensity level doubled," said Forward

• Donning the special white jersey of the "li­ • Rising high, Chris­ bero," a special defensive position, Katherine tina Verdirame el­ Hayes serves during the varsity girls' volleyball evates for the block team's Regional Final against suburban Hinsdale as her Hinsdale op­ Central. After surrendering an early lead in both ponents watch on games, the team lost 22-25, 17-25. from below. Photos SportsExtra written and reported by PhilJacobson by Producedby Eva HenryAfricano and PhilJacobson Jaeger