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1362 East 59th Street, Chicago,U-HIGH Illinois 60637 MIDWAY Volume 95, Number 6 FEBRUARY 14, 2019 LUNAR NEW YEAR Discipline board in limbo practices are in line with state law was not informed when the DRB Board cut from and independent school best prac- was initially removed from the tices,” Ms. Weber said. “She gave handbook, and handbook during us some feedback, not so much that the commit- about the discipline process, but tee has struggled a legal review there were some questions that to get informa- she raised. She and I worked on it tion on the sta- by EMMA TRONE this fall, so I just need to move that tus of the DRB. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF process forward.” In faculty meet- The faculty’s discipline commit- In the meantime, students can ings, Ms. Shapiro tee is pushing to reinstate the high only appeal their disciplinary de- and fellow com- school’s Discipline Review Board, cisions to the principal, Ms. We- mittee members Susan which has been inactive since last ber. The fall election of sopho- have pushed for Shapiro school year while under review by mores and juniors to the board reports on the legal counsel. were never conducted, resulting in status of the DRB from Ms. Weber, The Discipline Review Board no standing board for 2018-19. including at the most recent meet- originated as a three-way agree- Susan Shapiro is a member of ing Feb. 6. ment between the administration, the faculty’s discipline committee “We need to reconfirm the ex- the faculty and Student Council to composed of faculty members se- istence of the Disciplinary Review provide students the opportuni- lected to evaluate the principles of Board in whatever modified form,” ty to weigh in on disciplinary de- the Discipline Review Board. She Ms. Shapiro said. “On principle, cisions. In the case that a student said she is frustrated by the cur- faculty, students and administra- undergoing disciplinary issues rent lack of student or faculty par- tion working together to solve dis- wanted to appeal the original de- ticipation in disciplinary matters. ciplinary issues should be recon- cision made by the Dean of Stu- “Being an old-timer, I find this firmed.” dents, the Discipline Review Board very disturbing,” Ms. Shapiro said. Ms. Weber said she supports would review the case. Students “If there were things that need- student input in the discipline elect classmates and faculty mem- ed to be tweaked or needed to be process. bers to serve on the board. under consideration, [the Disci- “I believe in the idea of the re- Principal Stephanie Weber said pline Review Committee] certain- view process, and I think it can be the Discipline Review Board was ly would consider these things. So a good one,” she said. “I think hav- temporarily removed from the to just throw it out, does not sit ing it as an option for students is MIDWAY PHOTO BY ISABELLA KELLERMEIER Student and Family Handbook well with the committee. We can’t a good thing, but we just want to Aly Latherow and Eleanor Skish compete during a legal review by Universi- throw out the baby with the bath- make sure it’s in alignment with GONG XI FA CAI. ty lawyers. water. It’s the only place students best practices and legal require- in a dumpling eating contest during a Lunar New Year cel- “The whole handbook was re- have an important role in decision ments about confidentiality.” ebration hosted by Asian Students’ Association Feb. 5. The viewed by outside legal counsel, making.” Grace Zhang contributed addi- festitivies included a chopstick contest and free lunch. just to be sure that our discipline Ms. Shapiro said the Committee tional reporting. Principal search committee seeks resilient candidates by AUDREY MATZKE then visit cam- The committee includes five ad- search committee is looking for ASSISTANT EDITOR pus, where they ministrators and five faculty mem- “ We have different divisions, candidates who both honor and By the end of winter quarter, will demon- bers. Administrators are Assis- but we are the Laboratory challenge U-High’s existing cus- the principal search committee strate their com- tant Principal Asra Ahmed, Dean Schools, so the ability to toms. plans to select a top candidate to munication and of Students Ana Campos, Dean of connect across divisions is Through conversations with forward to Director Charlie Abel- leadership skills Teaching and Learning Noah Ra- consultants from Dialogos, the mann, who will make the final de- through meeting chlin, Athletic Director David Rib- important.” committee was made aware of cision. with students, bens and Diversity, Equity and In- — CARLA ELLIS, U-High’s renewed interest in unity. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Guided by recent discussions Carla parents, faculty clusion Director Priyanka Rupani. “We have different divisions, but with outside consultants, the Ellis and staff. Faculty members are Laura Do- we are the Laboratory Schools, so 10-person committee is seeking a “The plan is to, learning coordinator; Sari Her- the ability to connect across divi- replacement for current principal for the community to interact with nandez, English; Cindy Jurisson ficult feedback. sions is important,” Dr. Ellis said. Stephanie Weber. Ms. Weber an- finalists,” Assistant Director Car- and Naadia Owens, history; and Working alongside consultants In addition to desired quali- nounced in November 2018 she la Ellis said, noting the opportu- Fran Spaltro, world languages. Dr. from Carney Sandoe, the school ties, Carney Sandoe helped the would leave her position at the nity for wider involvement in the Spaltro served as interim principal outlined six desired qualities in a committee determine opportuni- end of the school year. search process. in 2015-16. future principal: confidence, re- ties for growth within the school, The search process will begin The committee is seeking resil- “The culture here is that people silience, vision, curiosity, sensitiv- which candidates should be eager with a series of video interviews ient, community-minded candi- express their opinions from all an- ity to school cultures and ability to to take on. Building trust between with candidates to determine the dates, according to Dr. Ellis, who is gles,” Dr. Ellis said, and mentioned navigate complexity. students and the administration is finalists. These candidates will leading the committee. the importance of listening to dif- According to the outline, the at the top of their list. Semester switch official at last by NIKHIL PATEL for the University of Chicago. Weber said the group will be com- WEB MANAGER Concerns about the loss of as- prised of faculty, administrators The last obstacle for switching sessment days and students, and will continue its to semesters has been cleared, al- and feedback work next year to review progress lowing administrators to move for- are still being ex- and make suggestions and im- ward with scheduling for the next plored, Ms. We- provements. school year. ber said. Win- “We’ll focus on a classroom The Council of the Universi- ter and spring level, and we’ll focus on a calen- ty Senate heard the proposal to breaks will dar level,” Dean of Teaching and switch to a semester schedule on still be home- Learning Noah Rachlin said. “For Jan. 29. This was the final step in a work-free, but example, do we need to move par- process that gained traction at the Stephanie the specific pol- ent-teacher conferences, do we beginning of the school year with a Weber icies to ensure need to make them more frequent faculty vote Nov. 7. this have yet to since there will be less assesment The school year, holidays and be refined, she said. days?” breaks will remain unchanged ac- A working group has been The Program of Studies was MIDWAY PHOTO BY ODYSSEAS NIKAS cording to Principal Stephanie We- formed by the administration to published Feb. 6. Course regis- SELECTING STUDIES. Emily Chang and Isabel Randall look ber, who advocated for the pro- implement the calendar and to tration for 2019-20 began Feb. 8 over the 2019-20 Program of Studies. Students have the opportu- posal to the council, which is the ensure that any problems with the and continues through Feb. 21 via nity to choose a few new semester-long courses. academic decision-making body shift are identified and solved. Ms. PowerSchool. THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 2 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Foote becomes Spectrum adviser Artsfest will by SAMIRA GLAESER-KHAN MANAGING EDITOR host ‘Cha Cha With the loss of their adviser, Daniel Bo- bo-Jones, senior Spectrum leaders are tak- ing on the responsibility of mentoring Slide’ creator younger students. Club president Bassem Noghnogh says by OTTO BROWN the student leaders have chosen Deb Foote, MIDWAY REPORTER a middle school world language teacher, to Artsfest, a time-honored student-led tra- be their new adviser. Ms. Foote had been at- dition at U-High, will take place on Feb. 28 tending some club meetings throughout the from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In lieu of classes, year. students will attend two Bassem explained that Mr. Bobo-Jones all-school assemblies and played an important role in working with four workshops centered underclassmen. around the arts. “Jones provided stability for the freshmen Due to the increase in because he’s their teacher, for a lot of them,” the U-High student pop- Bassem said. “With him gone, I kind of have ulation, more workshops to fill the role of mentoring them. I don’t will be offered this year, necessarily feel comfortable doing that yet including more new and because I feel like I’m just as much of a kid guest workshops, in ad- Brian as a lot of them.” dition to those led by stu- Wildeman Bassem also explained that Spectrum is in MIDWAY PHOTO BY TOSYA KHODARKOVSKY dents and faculty. need of faculty input to help club members BUILDING COMMUNITY. Gesturing, middle school language teacher Deb Foote Students will sign up for workshops in ad- pursue creative projects and unconvention- discusses with senior Robert Coats during a Spectrum meeting. Ms. Foote is the vance. Descriptions of Artsfest workshops al ideas. new adviser, taking over former teacher Daniel Bobo-Jones’ position. are now available on the the ArtsFest web- “Mr. Jones would help us to pursue less site at artsfest.ucls.uchicago.edu. conventional ideas,” Bassem said. “Without ready playing a more active role in leading without Mr. Bobo-Jones. DJ Casper, a Chicago native and creator him, I’m a little less secure in mixing things discussions and group meetings. He hopes “Mr. Jones was so important to them, but of the “Cha Cha Slide,” will perform at the up. He would help me get my ideas off the that she can fill more of the club’s needs as for them to keep running the club as they opening ceremonies, according to Artsfest ground. One example is a Jeopardy game we she transitions into her new role. had been is really all anybody could ask,” board member Sofia Kouri. The keynote had. We had categories like pride flags, fa- Ms. Foote said she will help the club in she said. “They’re doing a great job, and Bas- speaker at the closing ceremony will be An- mous members of the LGBTQ+ communi- any way she can and is happy to be the ad- sem is great at leading the group. I hope the thony Khan, known professionally as Twi- ty and history.” viser, but she also said that she is proud of students know that I am there for whatever lite Tone. Khan has worked with performers Bassem explained that Ms. Foote is al- how the students are continuing the club they need. Whatever I can do, I’d like to do.” such as Common, John Legend and Kend- rick Lamar. The Hunt, a scavenger hunt associat- ed with Artsfest, will follow a similar struc- Bobo-Jones grievance goes to arbitration ture as last year, with the winning team of up by MIRA COSTELLO president, an arbitra- Housinger said. “Whatever the arbitrator to five students winning four tickets to this ASSISTANT EDITOR tor will be agreed upon rules, both parties have to just say, ‘that’s it.’” summer’s Pitchfork Music Festival. The grievance filed by the Faculty Asso- through the American Ar- Dr. Abelmann indicated in his Jan. 26 Art in the Dark, an art- and music-themed ciation after the termination of Daniel Bo- bitration Association, but email that the Lab Schools would abide by event, will be Feb. 27, the evening before bo-Jones will proceed to arbitration as of the process is lengthy. the arbitrator’s decision. Artsfest, from 6-9 p.m. Activities will include Feb. 4. Ms. Housinger, a sci- If both the FA and the administrations student performances, tye-dying T-shirts Through the grievance, the FA claimed ence teacher, said the FA agree on an alternative solution after the and painting a mural in the senior lounge. that Mr. Bobo-Jones’ termination violat- has one week to find an ruling, it can be implemented. If not, the ar- Artsfest adviser Brian Wildeman is excited ed the collective bargaining agreement be- arbitrator, but it can take bitrator’s decision is applied, and there can about this year’s event. Sharon tween faculty and the administration. Di- weeks to get in commu- be no further action by either party. “I’m looking forward to the opening and Housinger rector Charlie Abelmann wrote in an email nication with them. Af- The charges Mr. Bobo-Jones filed with the closing ceremonies,” Mr. Wildeman, an art Jan. 26 that he would not overturn the deci- ter this, it can take months to schedule a Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- teacher, said. “I really hope that Artsfest sion to terminate Mr. Bobo-Jones’s employ- hearing, days to hold the hearing, and more sion, claiming discrimination and retalia- makes people happy and boosts their mo- ment, so the FA sent a written request to the months for the arbitrator to issue a decision. tion, are separate from the faculty grievance rale,” Mr. Wildeman continued. “This is a re- school for an arbitration officer. “It’s what’s called binding arbitration, and can proceed after arbitration is com- ally good chance for students to have a good According to Sharon Housinger, FA vice which means both parties have to do it.” Ms. plete. time with one another while engaging in the arts while shaking off the February blues.” NEWS IN BRIEF Math team ranks high activities. In addition to spend- said Lab also attends other hiring tickets are $25, which offer a vari- for the delegation. ing time with their host families, conferences each year, but that the ety of prizes such as free tuition to The Senior board at Harvard in Illinois math league group activities, such as laser tag, diversity one is special. Summer Lab and parking spots. MUN was “beyond impressed with The math team has been a team have been planned. “You don’t want to be absent — OLIVIA GRIFFIN the caliber of their performance,” to watch in the Illinois math cir- Sophomore Lea Rebollo Baum from a setting where we are living for the freshmen delegation, ac- cuit, ranking high in both the Illi- planned to take her Chinese ex- out our values,” she said. “This is a Science team wins cording to Jamal Nimer, one of the nois Math League and North Sub- change student to the winter for- way that we get to live out how we regional competition U-High team’s secretary-general. urban Math League. mal Feb. 9, and later to Chinatown. honor diversity.” “Each of the freshmen met or The Science Team has per- The team sits in second place in “That should be really exciting According to Ms. Rupani and exceeded our highest expecta- formed well at the at the Illinois the Illinois Math League out of 33 to see,” she said. “You can com- Dr. Abelmann, the delegation met tions,”Jamal said. Science Olympiad and the World- schools after four completed IML pare the food and the ambiance in with candidates for high school At Boston MUN Feb. 2-8, the wide Youth in Science and Engi- contests. The IML is a test taken by general.” positions such as principal and delegations were mostly under- neering Program invitationals they the math team on occasion during Xiaoli Zhou, a U-High Chinese fine arts teacher. These interviews classmen in contrast to the mostly have attended, and members are open time on Tuesdays. teacher who directs the Chinese are mostly informational, with the upperclassmen Harvard MUN del- resolved to keep improving. U-High is seventh in the North exchange, said these programs are delegation acting as scouts for the egation. This was the first time that At the Huntley High School ISO Suburban Math League despite a great opportunity to experience committees that do the hiring. the underclassmen presented to a invitational on Feb. 9, the team cancellation of a Jan. 30 meet due things that can’t be learned in the — LELAND CULVER committee alone. placed fourth. At the ISO invita- to extreme weather. Additionally, classroom and find “new ways to “We were glad to see new mem- tional at the University of Chicago the math team’s sophomores are use the language.” bers of the team step into their Dewey Dance helps Jan. 12, the team placed 15th of 43, ranked first in the NSML. Over spring break, 14 students own committees for the first time,” fund financial aid while at the Harlem High School Team captain Mili Shah said, will travel to Beijing and 12 to Jamal said. To raise money for the school, ISO Invitational Dec. 8, the varsi- “The teams ahead of us have five La Rochelle to stay with their ex- — JULIAN INGERSOLL parents and members of the Lab ty team placed first in 11 of 23 cat- or six times the number of stu- change students. dents than we have, making our — CALEDONIA ABBEY community will hop into Kovler egories. Debate team produces ranking even more commend- Gym March 9 for the Dewey Dance On Feb. 6, at the Fenwick High able.” Lab reps attend school wearing their Urkel glasses, “Clue- School WYSE regionals invitation- mixed results Three out of five competitions less” costumes, trendy kicks, and al, the team placed first overall. The debate team spent the past — THEODORE NEER have already proceeded at Illinois diversity conference other ‘90s apparel. two weekends competing with high schools, including one host- A group of five Lab Schools ad- Bel Canto members will per- mixed results. ed by at U-High in the fall. The ministrators and one art teach- form a series of pop songs, stray- MUN individuals win At the Maine East Regatta in Park team is currently preparing for the er attended the annual FORUM/ ing from their usual genres. To best despite team losses Ridge Feb. 8-9, three novice teams Diversity conference hosted by fit this year’s theme, their perfor- ended up with 3-2, 3-2 and 2-3 re- ICTM regional competition, which In the two trips to the Boston placement agency Carney, San- mance will include Nsync’s “Bye cords and two varsity teams ended will be taken by groups Feb. 24. area in the past three weeks, the doe, and Associates in Philadel- Bye Bye,” Will Smith’s “The Fresh up with 2-3 and 1-4 records. Soph- — CHRISTIAN GLUTH U-High Model UN team did not phia Jan. 25-26, interviewing po- Prince of Bel-Air,” and the Spice omore Alexandra Nehme earned place for team awards at either tential job candidates and at- Girls’ “Wannabe.” ninth best speaker. French and Chinese conference, but individual scor- tending workshops about how to Director Charlie Abelmann said At the Golden Desert Debate ing showed many U-High students students arrive maintain a diverse community of he hopes the Dewey Dance will Tournament at the University of placed highly. Exchange students from Beijing, teachers and administrators create better relationships among Nevada, Las Vegas Feb. 2-4, fresh- The team spent the new year China, arrived in Chicago on Feb. 8 Lab has been attending the con- parents and faculty, and raise man novices Berk Oto and Bran- at Harvard University and Bos- and from La Rochelle, France, Feb. ference for many years, according money for student financial aid. don Bousquette advanced into ton University from Jan. 24-27 and 9. U-High students will host them to Director Charlie Abelmann. “Tuition doesn’t cover the full quarterfinals with a 3-2 record. Se- Feb. 8-10. until Feb.18. “Even if we don’t have a job amount of what it costs to educate niors Roshni Padhi and Elena Li- At Harvard MUN Jan. 24-27, ev- Over the next few days, the ex- open, we want to meet people,” he students,” Dr. Abelmann said. ao, the other team that went to this ery sophomore and junior placed change students will experience said. The primary sources of funding tournament, finished with a 3-3 first or second, but the individual life at U-High, sitting in on class- Priyanka Rupani, Lab’s director for the dance are the $90 tickets record after preliminaries. awards did not result in an award es and attending extracurricular of diversity, equity and inclusion, and corporate sponsorship. Raffle — PETER PU THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO IN-DEPTH • 3 CHICAGO CHOICES With the city election underway, residents select a new mayor. Use this guide to make informed decisions in the voting booth. GERY CHICO fordable housing, an elect- MIDWAY ILLUSTRATION BY RISA COHEN Gery Chico is a 62-year-old lawyer born in ed school board, investment in neighborhood PAUL VALLAS Back of the Yards. This is his schools, mental health centers, anti-gun vio- Paul Vallas, a 2002 Illinois gubernatorial can- second mayoral campaign. He lence programs, raising the minimum wage, didate has been Chicago Pub- Voting timeline served as Chief of Staff under Chicago Police Department reform, taxing lic Schools CEO. He has also Richard M. Daley and held marijuana, and abolishing Immigration and worked at the Illinois Eco- Feb. 11 other numerous leadership Customs Enforcement. nomic and Fiscal Commission A location for early voting positions in Chicago. Chico and Illinois Legislature. Vallas opened in each of Chicago’s 50 promises to fire police Super- GARRY MCCARTHY wants to leverage funds to pay wards. intendent Eddie Johnson and 59-year-old Garry McCarthy, former Chicago for pension obligation bonds, hire more diverse police offi- Police superintendent, was cap property taxes, replace cers. He wants to revitalize a police-neighbor- fired by Rahm Emanuel in De- lead water pipes, and hire re- cember 2015 after video foot- Now to Feb. 25 hood cooperation program called CAPS and re- tired police detectives to improve the homicide Early voting for Chicago’s 2019 purpose 50 closed schools into community age of the shooting of Laquan clearance rate. He supports a Chicago casino, centers and affordable housing. McDonald was released. He CPD reform, taxing marijuana, cutting spend- city election. was with the New York City Po- ing, repurposing shuttered schools, and aggres- To register or file an address up- WILLIAM DALEY lice Department until 2006, sive prosecution and of gun law violators. date or a name change, one must William M. Daley is a 70-year-old lawyer, poli- and was police director in show two forms of ID, one of tician, and former banker Newark, New Jersey, before WILLIE WILSON which shows the voter’s current from Bridgeport, Chicago coming to Chicago. He opposes the federal 70-year-old Willie Wilson is known for his address. Requirements for voting whose father and brother were consent decree to reform the CPD. Mr. McCar- philanthropy. He founded include being a U.S. citizen, being mayors. He was Chief of Staff thy is critical of Emanuel’s administration and Omar Medical Supplies and is 18 years of age by election day, liv- under Barack Obama and says it ignored issues for political reasons. He the CEO. Wilson ran for mayor ing in their precinct at least 20 days Commerce Secretary during favors a Chicago casino, taxing marijuana, pro- in 2015, where he took third. before the election, not claiming the Clinton Administration. gressive tax reform, and a partially elected He wants to put four superin- right to vote elsewhere and not be- Daley currently serves on the school board. tendents at the top of the Chi- ing in prison or serving jail time for boards of the Chicago Com- cago Police Department, re- a conviction. munity Trust, the Center for Strategic and Inter- SUSANA MENDOZA structure its racial makeup national Studies, the Chicago Council on Glob- Susana Mendoza, 46, has been Illinois comp- and upgrade technology to al Affairs, the Innovation Foundation, and troller since 2016. She is the improve the crime clearance rate. He wants an Feb. 21 Third Way. He promotes safe, economically vi- first Hispanic person inde- elected school board, freezing property taxes, Deadline to apply to vote by tal neighborhoods with strong schools and pendently elected to a state- reopening mental health clinics, free CTA rides mail. housing. wide office in Illinois, and -fo for seniors, and taxing marijuana. cuses on funding nursing AMARA ENYIA homes, hospice centers and OTHER CANDIDATES Feb. 26 35-year-old Nigerian-American candidate schools. Mendoza served Other candidates include Robert Fioret- Election Day. Amara Enyia received signifi- twice as the first female Chica- ti, alderman from the 2nd Ward 2007–2015; La The 2019 election in Chicago is cant financial support for her go city clerk and six terms in Shawn Ford, Member of the Illinois House of nonpartisan. The candidates need campaign from Chicago na- the Illinois House of Representatives for the 1st Representatives since 2007; Neal Sáles-Griffin, to win a majority of 50 percent tives Chance the Rapper and District. Mendoza supports police accountabil- Professor at the Northwestern University's Far- plus one vote to be elected for a Kanye West. Enyia believes in ity, job creation, reliable transportation, reduc- ley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innova- four-year term. In addition to vot- a public bank to avoid paying ing corruption, fighting for LGBT rights, and a tion; Jerry Joyce, former Assistant States Attor- ing for mayor, voters will also elect private banks. She also advo- Safety, Health and Empowerment plan for ney; John Kozlar, candidate for Alderman from a city clerk, city treasurer and all 50 cates for an elected school women. the 11th Ward in 2011 and 2015. aldermen on election day. If none board as well as creating an of- of the candidates receive a majori- fice for Chicago Public Schools funding equity. TONI PRECKWINKLE — COMPILED BY LELAND CULVER, BERK OTO, ty of votes on Feb. 26, a runoff elec- AND PRIYANKA SHRIJAY In order to stop corruption, Enyia vows to 71-year-old Toni Preckwinkle, the first Afri- tion will be held April 2. strengthen the Inspector General’s office with can-American president of CANDIDATE IMAGES VIA THEIR WEBSITES OR expanded oversight power. Cook County Board, served for PUBLIC DOMAIN 19 years as a Chicago alder- April 2 LORI LIGHTFOOT man. Preckwinkle vows to cre- Resources: Runoff election. ate a Mayor’s Office of Crimi- Former Federal Prosecutor Lori Lightfoot is Chicago uses a two-round run- the first openly lesbian Chica- nal Justice to reduce crime. Find your ward at chicagoelections.com/en/early-voting.html off system if no candidate receives go mayoral candidate. After Preckwinkle promises to make sure that funding for public a majority. All candidates except graduating from the Universi- Apply to vote by mail at chicagoelections.com/ the top two are eliminated, after ty of Chicago, Ms. Lightfoot schools is distributed equita- en/vote-by-mail-application.html bly, and that these schools are not closed or pri- which another round of voting is served as Assistant U.S. Attor- held. ney for Northern Illinois, and vatized. She advocates for an elected public Find your polling place at ova.elections.il.gov/ school board. Preckwinkle pledges to imple- PollingPlaceLookup.aspx as president of the Chicago — COMPILED BY GRACE ZHANG Police Board. She supports af- ment a $15/hour minimum wage. City clerk, treasurer, council members to be elected by JACOB POSNER es the city’s investment portfolio, Conyears-Ervin, a Democrat, cur- years-Ervin wrote that she supports Ameya Pawar has been 47th EDITOR-IN-CHIEF pension funds and runs programs rently serves as a member of the Il- both measures but declined to an- Ward alderman since 2011. He was Along with the mayoral election, for financial literacy, and the clerk linois House of Representatives. swer why she chose not to vote. appointed to the Illinois Innova- Chicago voters will cast ballots takes notes during city council She was endorsed by the Chica- Peter Gariepy, an accountant tion Council, which works to jump for a new city clerk, treasurer and meetings and is the official record go Teachers Union, according to an with degrees from Fordham and start businesses, and to the State of members of the city council. Resi- keeper for the city. article in Politico, but is under fire Northwestern, has not held any Illinois Asian American Employ- dents of each of Chicago’s 50 wards Anna Valencia, the current clerk, from Equality Illinois, an LGBTQ political office. The homepage of ment Plan Council by former Gov. ward will elect one alderman. is unopposed. Two other can- advocacy group, for voting “pres- his campaign website reads, “Peter Patrick Quinn. The city council is Chicago’s leg- didates were removed from the ent” for bills that would have add- Gariepy, a CPA for City Treasurer Some of his work includes work- islative body and addresses issues race by Chicago Board of Election ed LGBTQ history to school books because Chicago’s future deserves ing against employment discrimi- including taxation and utilities. Commissioners. and would have allowed transgen- to have a qualified financial pro- nation and founding GROW47, an As of Jan. 29, 160 candidates were Three candidates are running for der people to change their gender fessional, not another politician.” organization dedicated to secur- on the ballot, according to ballot- treasurer: Melissa Conyears-Ervin, on birth certificates. He lost the Democratic primary ing funding for schools. He man- pedia.org. The treasurer manag- Peter Gariepy and Ameya Pawar. In an email to Politico, Con- for Cook County treasurer in 2018. ages $300 million for his ward. THURSDAY, FEB. 14 4 • OPINION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Disciplinary dealings need student voice ly by administration, students and Review board faculty, is essential to a fair and co- hesive community. ensures fairness, Initially, it seemed the election of new students was put off to ad- helps foster trust dress legal concerns with the stu- dent handbook’s description of As the Midway sees it … the board, as well as what Princi- pal Stephanie Weber described as hen beloved science “best practices” for independent teacher Daniel Bo- schools. However, it’s been sever- bo-Jones was fired al months since a lawyer recom- W last month, many mended these adjustments, and U-High students felt angry, heart- since then, no update has been broken and betrayed. They ex- given. In fact, the section pertain- pressed their outrage through pe- ing to the board has been removed titions and colorful protest post- entirely. ers, not out of pettiness, but in If student privacy is at the root of response to growing necessity. administrators’ concern, we urge Across U-High, students are des- them to consider this: no student perate for a voice in school pro- is compelled to appeal their pun- ceedings. ishment to the board, and those Despite recent circumstances, who decide to do so knowing their our institution was founded on case will be thoroughly examined the belief that student input ought by a group of both teachers and to be welcomed and encour- other students. aged. Untouched by administra- The board does not exist as a tive oversight, the Discipline Re- guaranteed disciplinary proceed- view Board represented that final ing, but as a third party, called up- MIDWAY ILLUSTRATION BY ACE ZHANG frontier. When it was effectively on when students feel their cir- suspended for 2018-19, the outcry cumstances are inadequately as- ministration emphasizes diversity. U-High has a thoughtful, curi- placed strong emphasis on com- that ensued wasn’t hard to com- sessed by administration. Surely, student voice has a place in ous, and deeply critical student munity, but if the community they prehend. No matter who’s in charge, stu- this initiative, as our peers contrib- body, and ignoring our input will seek cannot exist without our si- With unchecked administrative dents will always be reluctant to ute unique and valuable insight. If not affect this foundational truth. lence, we doubt students will want power, distrust and corruption of- surrender their will to a remote our administration truly values In fact, dismissal will inevitably to engage in it. ten follow. body of all-powerful adults. In or- justice and not absolute control, lead to louder, more hostile criti- This editorial represents the The presence of a Discipline Re- der to foster balanced, adequate- they should seek our input in dis- cism. opinion of the Midway’s Editorial view Board, operated cooperative- ly informed perspectives, our ad- ciplinary proceedings. Lately, our administration has Board. Social media acts as an echo chamber for your opinions by ELLA BEISER York Times. people. lion tweets, 1,100 YouTube vid- ASSISTANT EDITOR Social media can act as an echo- According to the New York “ Americans need to be more eos, 116,000 Instagram posts and A couple weeks ago, a vid- chamber, amplifying views regard- Times, Russia’s Internet Research diligent about where they 61,500 unique Facebook posts. eo circulated depicting teenager less of their ac- Agency targeted the 2016 presi- “It’s the terrain on which our en- Nick Sandmann wearing a “Make curacy. There- dential election and spread con- get their news and what tire political culture rests, whose America Great Again” hat, inch- fore, people siderable pro-Trump advertise- they believe. Consider peaks and valleys shape our ev- es away from Nathan Phillips, a must be mind- ments targeting “groups like Af- cutting back on news intake eryday discourse, and whose pos- Native American man singing in ful about where rican-Americans, evangelical from social media and sibilities for exploitation are near- prayer surrounded by Nick’s class- they get their Christians and pro-gun activists to ly endless,” according to The New mates sporting similar political news. sow division, confuse voters and consider professional York Times. apparel. The negative reaction to While I do not support the candidacy of Donald newspapers.” Disinformation and manipula- the teenager on social media was condone the ac- J. Trump.” Tactics include voting tion of social media is not limit- tremendous. tions of the teen- Ella scams like“Text-to-Vote” and mis- 2016 presidential election. ed to Russia and has been used to This encounter was ampli- agers, the full Beiser leading tweets about voting rules. By this method of deception, so- help both Republican and Demo- fied by the media, and was on- picture of that af- Encouraging voters to waste their cial media acts as an echo cham- crat political campaigns. ly a select portion of the encoun- ternoon makes the situation more vote on a third party and launch- ber amplifying certain political To combat this phenomenon, ter. In reality, Mr. Phillips clarified complicated. I was enraged when I ing social media campaigns such views and targeting those most Americans need to be more dil- he approached the crowd and in- saw the video, deeming Nick’s ac- as “stay home on Election Day, susceptible to them. igent about where they get their tervened. The large group of row- tions disrespectful. The full pic- your vote doesn’t matter” accord- The New York Times describes news and what they believe. Con- dy teenagers “vilified [them] out ture shows this is an example of ing to New Knowledge, the com- this sort of disinformation as a sider cutting back on news from of context” and made them seem how social media can be manipu- pany that produced the report “high stakes information war.” The social media and consider profes- threatening, according to the New lated to spark reactions groups of on Russian disinformation in the IRA’s campaign included 10.4 mil- sional newspapers. With adults failing, teens must step up to save their future by FRANZI WILD how short 12 years is. Even the old- I’ve always been told it’s import- stand the real and imminent dan- GUEST COLUMNIST est among us (and by us, I mean ant to have a “grown-up in your “ Now it’ s time to talk with ger posed by the apathy of the At this point it’s hard not to be students, children and young peo- life you can rely on,” but right now, those of you who aren’t yet grown-ups in power. We under- really freaked out. The suspension ple) will barely it seems like you’ve all failed us. grown-ups. Get sad, get stand that we’re the only ones who of the 1987 Intermediate-Range be 30 in 12 years. You’ve failed us by choosing not to hopeless, and then get really seem to care. Nuclear Forces Treaty isn’t the fi- By the time make our future a priority. I don’t Now it’s time to talk with those nal straw, but it comes close. When we’re barely old want to be fighting inherited wars get really, really angry.” of you who aren’t yet grown-ups. you put on top of that climate enough to make — both the literal kind and kind Get sad, get hopeless, and then change, school shootings and a most of these for basic human rights — when get really really angry. Channel all lack of access to health care, you’ve decisions, it will I’m “grown up.” Change needs to scarier to think that now I have to of that into action. We’re grown up surely reached that proverbial last be too late. Most happen, or be prepared to be vot- be afraid of both. enough to do this. If they’re not go- straw. of the grown-ups ed out of office the moment we’re When my dad was 16, he pro- ing to listen, we’ll make them. The apocalypse seems like in board, com- Franzi enfranchised. tested the presence of U.S. nucle- I’ve seen you channel your frus- something out of TV show or mov- mittee and hear- Wild A couple of nights ago, I was ar missiles in Germany. Now that tration about recent happenings ie, but when you consider that ac- ing rooms ar- talking with my mom about gun I’m 16, I’ve already attended two at this school into action; apply cording to the United Nations, we en’t doing anything. In fact, many control, and she mentioned not Women’s Marches, the March for that to the real world. I’ve seen you have only 12 years until the effects of them are still debating wheth- having lockdown drills but duck- Our Lives and worked for a con- convince your parents to let you of climate change are irreversible, er global warming is even real, and-cover drills. It’s scary to think gressional campaign to try to buy that and go there; apply that to it suddenly seems like we’re on the and then they wonder why I have that when she was my age, rather change something, and I’m not the real world. I’ve seen you shoul- precipice of a self-made apoca- nightmares the earth is melting. than being afraid of school shoot- nearly as politically active as a lot der eight-plus hours of school, lypse. It’s hard to find someone to rely on ings, she was afraid of a nuclear of my friends. four-plus hours of extracurriculars Just take a moment, read that when it seems the ground is liter- bomb dropping on her hometown We called it the March for Our and another four of homework; last sentence again, and realize ally disappearing below us. of Ramsey, New Jersey. It’s even Lives because we acutely under- apply that to the real world. U-HIGH MIDWAY Published 10 times during the school year EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*...... Jacob Posner, BUSINESS MANAGER...... 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Grace Zhang Yanni Simmons, Abigael Thinakaran, Email [email protected] Otto Brown, Leland Culver, students. SPORTS EDITOR* ...... Abigail Slimmon Nicholas Edwards-Levin, Christian Gluth, Emerson Wright, Lily Vag-Urminsky, Copyright 2019, Journalism Students, Odysseas Nikas, William Koenan University High School Olivia Griffin, Julian Ingersoll, Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois * Members of the Editorial Board Nelson Marks, Teddy Neer, Berk Oto, Peter Pu, Madeline Welch THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO FEATURES • 5 Catalogers, curators, learners, teachers A range of experiences led Susan Augustine and Shirley Volk to find their place as U-High librarians by AMANDA CASSELL ASSISTANT EDITOR “ My favorite part of my job Despite spending their days is working with students among books and computers, Su- san Augustine and Shirley Volk and helping them find what did not expect to become librari- they need to do their very ans when they were kids. Ms. Au- best. It’s just so satisfying gustine expected to pursue art or to help someone find math, Ms. Volk business. But look- ing back, neither can think of any exactly what they need.” — SUSAN AUGUSTINE, job they would be happier doing. Ms. Augustine and Ms. Volk take LIBRARIAN their jack-of-all-trades experienc- es and apply it to their jobs as li- Instead, she pursued education. brarians. She eventually ended up taking a Ms. Volk grew up in Chicago. Her part-time job as a paraprofession- parents owned a restaurant, and al at a Chicago public library. she would help out, doing dishes, This meant she could work in cleaning and helping with cook- the library without being fully li- ing. She and her parents worked censed. almost constantly. Their week- “That job made me know I want- ends and evenings would be filled ed to be a full-time librarian,” Ms. with the on-goings of the restau- Volk said, “so I went back to grad- rant. Ms. Volk said she felt like uate school to get my library de- they didn’t have gree.” much time to Working as a paraprofessional just relax. was the turning point for Ms. Volk. MIDWAY PHOTO BY MICHELLE HUSAIN “After seeing It would bring her to the U-High HELPING STUDY. Librarian Susan Augustine helps junior Annie Billings with an assignment of how hard my where she has been working for 17 hers. The librarians are often available to help students with their work, including conducting re- parents worked, years. I just want- “I just immediately fell in love search for classes about what books are needed for certain projects. ed a job where I with it,” Ms. Volk said, “I loved the Ms. Augustine did not know she Chicago without a clue of where give them call numbers. Addition- could go on va- library as a kid, but I didn’t think I would find the same amount of she wanted to work and just wait- ally, Ms. Augustine and Ms. Volk cation and be Shirley would end up there.” passion as a librarian and would ed to see where life took her. Still in help teachers deal with research with my family,” Volk Ms. Augustine felt similarly be able to apply both of those Chicago, she loves her job as a li- projects for their student and in- Ms. Volk said. growing up in a family with five skills. brarian at U-High and couldn’t be dependent studies. Most of all, She turned away from small siblings in a small Michigan town. During college, she took a sum- happier in the city. they spend lots of time sampling businesses, despite her parents’ She attended Western Michigan mer internship at the Museum of Today, Ms. Augustine and Ms. and reading. encouragement to pursue busi- University wanting to study math Science and Industry and worked Volk spend their days at U-High “My favorite part of my job is ness or marketing. She studied or art and graduated a public his- in a café. and do much more than just sit working with students and help- marketing in college and graduate tory major. She fell in love with the city of behind the reference desk. The li- ing them find what they need to school but ended up leaving the “I really was passionate about Chicago and decided it was where brarians research to add to school do their very best,” Ms. Augustine corporate world because she dis- art and math,” Ms. Augustine said. she wanted to spend the rest of her materials and sort for teacher’s said. “It’s just so satisfying to help liked sitting at a desk all day and “I mean, I was good at those two, life. book carts. someone find exactly what they got tired of the work she was do- and I figured I should follow my After college, she moved back to They also sort new books and need.” ing. heart.” Virtue’s unusual flavor variety exceeds expectations by IVÁN BECK Although broccoli and Brussels sprouts cordiality and comfort, ensuring that all FEATURES EDITOR Virtue: do not usually cause excitement, the meals guests are well-served and content while al- Biting through the crunchy outer layer, Address: 1462 E. 53rd Street centered around these foods are so flavor- so contributing to the rather relaxed atmo- the tangy lemon flavor bursts forth, the per- What it has to offer: A variety of Southern ful and surprising that they surpass expec- sphere of the restaurant. fect addition to the meal. Whether the meal American meals in a comfortable, stylish venue tations. The broccoli dish combined fla- Compared to other restaurants in the ar- contains a savory serving of mushrooms, a vor-filled sautéed broccoli and peppers, ea, Virtue is one of the more stylish and inti- filling dish of pork chop, or a flavorful bit of the small tables, candle lighting and quiet sharp cheddar cheese and sweet walnuts mate locations. broccoli, Virtue does not disappoint. music make it a cozy place to eat. Patrons to make an experience for the entire palate. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours Virtue Restaurant and Bar, a restaurant keep their conversations to a low volume, This combination of flavors is also present for other days: 5-10 p.m. on Wednesday– specializing in Southern American cuisine, making this an excellent spot to carry out a with the squash and the mushrooms, which Thursday; 4:30–11 p.m. on Friday–Saturday; opened in Hyde Park on Nov. 15, 2018. It conversation without distraction or distur- together make a filling meal. and 5–10 p.m. on Sunday. launched in a popular area of Hyde Park on bance. The portion sizes vary, with smaller plates Virtue serves food that can rarely be found East 53rd Street, moving into a space previ- As a vegetarian, I am unable to com- for someone in a hurry, or larger dishes that in Hyde Park, and creates a comfortable at- ously occupied by A10, a high-end French ment on the flavor and quality of the several are more filling. mosphere for individuals to chat and enjoy and Italian restaurant that closed in June meat-based dishes. Despite the fact that the The prices are not cheap. Large dishes unique dishes. 2018. restaurant has few vegetarian options, the range from $18 to $29, but lower prices can While the prices are rather high, the ex- Inside, the restaurant is rather large, but meals they have do not disappoint. be found with the smaller plates. perience is fulfilling and the restaurant sur- The service finds the perfect balance of passes expectations.

MIDWAY PHOTO BY IVÁN BECK FLAVOR - FILLED CUISINE. Virtue’s “Hen of the woods mushrooms” combines tangy and savory flavors. Virtue is located at1462 E. 53rd St., and serves an array of Southern American dishes in a cozy, intimate environment. THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 6 • ARTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Focus & Drive Throwing his all at each part, actor-director Henrik Nielsen conquers difficult roles by KATERINA LOPEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR “ It was a fun challenge to navigate While walking down the street, roaming the quick changes of emotions with around his house and sitting in his room, the character.” Henrik Nielsen practices his lines for the — HENRIK NIELSEN new, unique role in which he has been cast. Henrik, a dedicated junior and a passion- ate actor, has been pursuing his interest in ter.” theater since sixth grade. Renfield was a big step up for Henrik, but His interest in theater bloomed in middle he puts his all into his auditions and focused school drama classes, inspired by the fluidi- his attention, so he found his own spin on ty of his own persona and the characters he Renfield and got the part. plays. “I try not to focus on one type of character Henrik’s skill is playing unique characters that I want to be cast as and try to do as ma- well. He is able to switch in and out of char- ny different parts as possible to increase my acters and make them stand out and full. range as an actor,” he said. “Most of the time While practicing lines, he follows a sys- during auditions I’ll pick out maybe one or tem he developed to embrace characters two parts I want and try to tailor my audi- and give them his own flair. tions around those parts, obviously I don’t “When I get a new character I normally have complete control in which parts I get.” memorize the lines pretty quickly, and then His theater teacher, Liucija Ambrosini, almost any chance I get, I just throw dif- appreciates his work ethic to master the de- ferent line readings at the wall to see what velopment of his characters. sticks,” he said. “Like, I’ll lock myself in a “I think he is very thoughtful,” she said. room alone or I’ll be muttering lines to my- “He really tries to get a good physical char- self as I walk down the street to try and fig- acter and he works in a very concentrat- ure out what works and what doesn’t.” ed manner and delves into a character — Henrik strives to embrace every character he really studies it. He then tries to show a and he tries to challenge himself with roles full three dimensional character that’s both dissimilar to the ones he has tried before. physical and mental. I think that that’s a sign “I think this started because I was kind of of a really good actor at work.” cast in the same role again and again in mid- Henrik’s classmates and friends also ad- dle school,” he said, “and I wouldn’t say I go mire the dedication he puts into his work. tired of it, but once I started trying out new “He really wants to get there and is very parts in high school I’ve tried not to stay with concentrated,” Anna Schloeb, his theater the same character archetypes for too long.” classmate, said. “There is a certain level Henrik has used this switch to take on his that you have to work for and he’s definite- favorite role, Renfield in “Dracula” in fall ly there.” MIDWAY PHOTO BY LILY VAG-URMINSKY 2017. But, Henrik didn’t just become a phenom- A MAN WITH MANY FACES. Clenching his face and screaming in rage, junior “I really like, especially on stage, to play enal actor. He put in the time and now he Henrik Nielsen prepares for the production of Student Experimental Theater by very physically active characters,” Henrik can take on any role thrown at him. demonstrating a scene from the play he is directing. He has been doing theater said. “It was a fun challenge to navigate the He said, “I can kinda just flip a switch and since he was in sixth grade drama at Lab. quick changes of emotions with the charac- dissolve into the character.” Netflix releases two shows on masterful murderers by EMMA TRONE heartbreaking example of how the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF show humanizes the victims while Serial Stats: The American fascination with building its case on how societal “The Ted Bundy Tapes” serial killers is in the midst of a prejudice is a killer more pervasive Documentary featuring archival new Renaissance. People consume and brutal than Cunanan could footage; four episides of 50-75 twisted tales of physical and psy- ever aspire to be. minutes each. chological violence through their “The Ted Bundy Tapes” doesn’t TVs, listening to podcasts like “Se- do much of that, besides an off- “American Crime Story: The rial,” and watching movies. With hand reference to the brewing Assassination of Gianni Versace” Netflix’s release of both “American feminist movement of the early Re-creation starring Darren Criss as Crime Story: The Assassination of ‘70s that coincided with Bundy’s Andrew Cunanan; nine episodes of Gianni Versace” and “Conversa- killing spree. The documentary is 55-75 minutes each. tions with a Killer: The Ted Bundy really just a monster movie, with- Tapes” in the last month, our cul- out much else to say besides some ture’s obsession with death and light swipes at the media, law en- people it critiques: entranced by crime shows no sign of slowing forcement and even the women Bundy’s boy-next-door demean- down. Bundy manipulated along the way. or and seduced by the idea of his Both deal with the serial kill- Bundy’s numerous victims are on- dark underside. er tropes that have become ubiq- SOURCE: PUBLIC DOMAIN IMAGE FROM FLORIDA STATE ARCHIVE ly sometimes named, occasion- Shows like “The Assassination uitous: narcissism, a preference MURDER ON THE MIND. A master manipulator and sociopath- ally with a picture and comments of Gianni Versace,” “The Ted Bun- for elaborate facades over truth, ic killer, Ted Bundy sits in court and attempts to control the room. about their physical beauty. dy Tapes” and the true crime genre and an uncanny ability to go un- Because of its documentary for- raise questions around the ethics noticed by police for ridiculously ed “American Crime Story” anthol- a monster not only in Cunanan mat, the whole story is mostly of storytelling, entertainment and long periods of time. “The Assas- ogy, while “The Ted Bundy Tapes” himself but which tormented the one-sided. When Bundy is being murder. Although it’s not a perfect sination of Gianni Versace,” while is a four-part documentary. lives of his victims long before he filmed, he knows it and acts ac- show, “Gianni Versace” can justify not a masterpiece, aspires to be The cold open of “Gianni Ver- reached their front doorsteps. cordingly. His on-camera persona giving a narcissistic killer attention more than just twisty thriller; “The sace” cuts right to the chase, and The attention paid to the lives of forces a separation between him- by illuminating the lives of his vic- Ted Bundy Tapes,” on the other the famous designer meets his Jeff Trail and David Madson, Cu- self and the suffering of his victims tims and the societal ills that bol- hand, embodies the worst impuls- grisly fate within the first 10 min- nanan’s first two victims, are the and their families, and it’s difficult stered him. “The Ted Bundy Tapes” es of the true crime genre. utes. From there, the show pro- best examples of the show’s more to feel the full weight of the lives can’t make that same claim, and Despite many similarities be- gresses backward in time, unpeel- ambitious aims. Through the se- he’s ruined. It’s hard not to think instead it has only served to re- tween Andrew Cunanan and Ted ing each layer of the serial kill- ries’ backward storytelling, they of how much Bundy would have spark and elevate the attention Bundy, the serial killer each show er it’s studying: Andrew Cunanan. become fully-fleshed characters in enjoyed continuing to be elevated and fear that fueled Bundy. At best, examines, each show’s structure What unfolds is a slightly uneven their own right. An episode most- as a smooth-talking charmer that it’s a pointless addition to the long and purpose differ from the be- but generally thoughtful look at ly devoted to Jeff Trail and the was simultaneously unrivaled in Bundy canon. At its worst, it gives ginning. “The Assassination of Gi- how homophobia, classism and “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” military pol- killing ability. In the end, the doc- him more of exactly what he want- anni Versace” is part of the script- untreated mental illness created icy during the ‘90s is a particularly umentary becomes just like the ed, 30 years after his death. THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO ARTS • 7 Artistic conversations Smart Museum of Art and member cles didn’t depict what was actual- Corvus Gallery of the Gallery Committee at Lab, ly happening in Birmingham. recommended the previous works “Birmingham news was white- exhibit questions of Ms. Collins, Mr. Jones and Ms. washed,” Ms. Alicea said, describ- Williams. ing the articles. “There were riots inequality in laws Gina Alicea, middle school art in the street, and the Birmingham teacher and curator, chose the art- news kind of ignored what was ac- by GRACE ZHANG works to display and combine and tually happening around them.” ARTS EDITOR the gallery committee grouped the Mr. Jones’ “Boys Club” and Minimal patterns and neu- gallery under a common theme, “False Promises,” both canvases of tral color hang from the walls in- about fault lines, divisive issues or deconstructed law books, explore side the Corvus Gallery this win- differences of opinion that have the differences between the prom- ter quarter. Walking through the serious consequences. ises laws make and if they’re creat- gallery and observing the art, one “I think it really speaks to the is- ing false hope. can see the many subtle details in sues of segregation and equality,” Outside of the gallery, videos the showcased art, not percepti- Ms. Alicea said, “and what’s hap- and maps about redlining are set ble from a distance and drawing pening in what’s happened for de- up for viewing, providing more the viewer closer. However, these cades here in Chicago.” context and information to the details emphasize deeper issues The work of Ms. Williams, a 1992 gallery. Students in Ms. Alicea’s about discrimination and incon- U-High alumna, includes eight la- seventh grade class participated in sistencies. ser-cut maps of Chicago neigh- the showcase by creating protest “Fault Lines,” the new exhibit on borhoods receiving the name posters after learning about these display through March 14 in the “Chiraq,” such as Englewood, issues. Gordon Parks Arts Hall gallery, in- Woodlawn and Washington Park, “I think it’s a teachable mo- cludes Bethany Collins’ “Birming- framed by a cut out of a map of the ment,” she said. “We’ve got three ham News,” Samuel Levi Jones’ nation of Iraq. The work highlights contemporary artists that are ad- “Boys Club” and “False Promises” redlining on the south and west dressing these issues of the laws, and Amanda Williams’ “Chicago is sides, a purposeful effort to seg- of recording news and how accu- Iraq?” regate by denying African-Ameri- rate the news is presented and the The three artists were commis- cans loans to those buying in cer- issues of segregation. So it’s I think sioned by University of Chicago’s tain neighborhoods. In addition, it’s really important that we just MIDWAY PHOTO BY GRACE ZHANG Smart Museum to create artwork Ms. Collins’ “Birmingham News,” take a look at how not only artists Olivia Pon looks at Samuel Levi Jones’ artwork currently part of the museum’s PONDERING. white-on-white embossed articles have responded but also use this “False Promises.” This quarter’s exhibit, “Fault Lines,” incorpor- “Solidary & Solitary” exhibit. Ali- from newspapers in 1963, used as a moment to teach students tates three artists’ works in a converstation about inequality. son Gass, Dana Feitler Director of language to highlight how the arti- about it.” Guest historian discusses slavery through food lens by PETER PU slavery and how transatlantic and experiences. He said that every- “I had no idea how much I took Ruthie Williams, one of the rea- MIDWAY REPORTER domestic slave trade spread Afri- one should visit these sites and it for granted,” Twitty said. sons the team chose Mr. Twitty Michael Twitty, a culinary histo- can culture and foods such as rice, should be a relief, not painful, be- After the event, chicken skew- is his story and storytelling abil- rian and the author of “The Cook- coffee, sweet potatoes, black-eyed cause the pain is nothing com- ers, heirloom collard greens, sweet ity exemplified in “The Cook- ing Gene,” touched on themes in- peas and okra. pared to what slaves experienced. potatoes, macaroni and cheese, ing Gene,” which won two James cluding place, culture, justice and African foods were introduced “You do not know what pain is,” black-eyed pea hummus and Beard awards. what it means to be an American and cultivated wherever slaves Mr. Twitty said. small desserts were served. Guests In addition to his keynote during his public keynote on the went. Among other examples of op- also received a bottle of South Afri- speech, Mr. Twitty also visited evening of Jan. 24 in Gordon Parks “People’s ‘foodsteps’ go with pression slaves experienced, he can balsamic vinegar infused with the classes middle school World Arts Hall. His lecture was part of their footsteps,” Mr. Twitty said. said a slave castle in Senegal that rooibos and honey and could get Cuisine, Advanced Topics Afri- the Kistenbroker Family Artist in Twitty said he has visited slave he visited had a line marking two their copy of “The Cooking Gene” can-American History and Smor- Residence program. castles in Africa and picked cot- cubic feet of human feces that was signed by Twitty. gasbord Food Writing, an English Twitty talked about his ancestry, ton to better understand slaves’ once present. According to event organizer elective. ‘Roma’ sells Hostless Academy Awards ordinary life delivers historical firsts over thrill by ABIGAIL SLIMMON Additionally, “The Favourite,” a SPORTS EDITOR star-studded comedy, and “Roma” by PRIYANKA SHRIJAY With many record-breaking and lead with 10 nominations each EDITOR-IN-CHIEF notable nominations, the 91st followed by “A Star Is Born” with As Leo Dan’s, “Te He Prometido,” Academy Awards taking place Feb. eight. which translates to “I have prom- 24 in Hollywood will be a night to Although it does not have the ised you,” blasts through the home remember. most nominations, the fourth re- of a middle-class household in the The Academy Awards will go make of “A Star Is Born” featur- Colonia Roma neighborhood of without a host for the first time in ing Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga Mexico City, a live-in maid hums 30 years. was declared to herself and scrubs the house Comedian Kevin Hart was origi- the film to beat down. With this lulling humdrum SOURCE: IMDB nally supposed to host but stepped this season due the audience is introduced to Cleo, “Roma” is nominated for 10 Academy down after receiving backlash for to its success protagonist in “Roma.” AWARD-WINNING. homophobic comments he made in the box of- Director Alfonso Cuarón takes Awards, including Best picture and Actress in a leading role. in the past. fice and strong his time establishing Cleo’s mun- sationalized Hollywood lens. The entire film is shot in black and He tweeted and apologized for reviews. Al- dane day-to-day activities as the household so intimately depict- white, contributing the film’s air his comments and announced he though “A Star film’s first seven minutes are di- ed in this film is not just represen- of clarity. As opposed to the classic was not going to host the Oscars Is Born’’ was alogue-free and dedicated to her tative of a single story thought up still camera covering an expansive anymore. nominated for routine. In highlighting the mo- by a person with a pen in a writ- frame, the camera in “Roma” is of- Due to the fact that it was so late five awards the notony, Cuarón sets up the most er’s room. It represents thousands ten moving, adding a subtly im- in the process, the Academy de- 2019 Golden SOURCE: IMDB brilliant aspect of the film: the por- of other Mexican households, and pactful visual layer that allows for cided it would be best to go host- Globes, it on- “A Star is Born” trayal of authentic ordinariness. It it does so deliberately. The beauty a less-staged depiction of Cleo’s less. ly took home is this brilliance that makes the of the film is that it attaches emo- story. Even without a host, the show one, Best Orig- film worth watching. If you sole- tional value to ordinary life rather That this film is semi-auto- must go on, and some nominees inal Song in a Motion Picture for ly value action and thrill, it’s safe than pulling at an audience’s love biographical becomes evident like “Black Panther” are making “Shallow.” to say that this will not hold your for spectacle. through the cinematography history. Unlike “A Star is Born,” “Roma” interest. If you appreciate a beau- Still, the film is not all kid-feed- and direction. Cuarón is pres- With a pri- won two of its three Golden Globe tifully made, ruminative film rich ing and floor-scrubbing. From un- ent through the striking images marily black nominations. with intimate honesty, “Roma” will expected pregnancy to natural di- he draws up from his childhood cast, the Mar- As for the Oscars, in addition to fascinate you and above all, keep sasters to gun violence, cracks be- memories of a maid much like vel movie be- being one of the most nominated you mulling over its intricacies gin to appear in the stability of Cleo. More than in most films, the came a pow- films, “Roma” also became the first and cinematic choices. the household. Heart-wrenching cinematography in “Roma” itself erful example movie produced by a Latin Amer- It is clear early on that Cuarón depictions of a student demon- has character. for the black ican woman to be nominated for does everything he can to pre- stration-turned-riot and of a dis- Where “Roma” lacks in excite- community. best picture. The film could also be serve that authenticity, and its ef- traught woman holding a dying ment it makes up for in emotion It’s nominat- the first to win both best picture fect is profound. From the non- man in her arms settle the audi- and thoughtful depiction of ordi- ed for six Os- and best foreign picture. rushed, unvarying routine to the ence with a somberness. Around nary life. It immediately puts view- cars including SOURCE: IMDB After being awarded an honor- no-holds-barred representation of the focused depiction of this Mexi- ers in a contemplative headspace. best picture, “Black Panther” ary Oscar in 2015, Spike Lee has ubiquitous personal plights to the can household, Cuarón sheds light You won’t watch this film and feel becoming the been nominated for Best Director entirely Spanish dialogue, “Roma” on the social and political hard- adrenaline coursing through your first superhero for “BlacKkKlansman.” Despite his offers a look into a 1970s Mexican ships of the time. veins, but you’ll be left with an ap- movie to ever be included in this long career, this is his first nomina- household from an entirely ver- While the content is certainly preciation for its beauty and poi- category. It was released Feb. 16, tion for the award, becoming one itable point-of-view as opposed not driven by spectacle, the cin- gnancy. That itself makes watch- 2018, and became the third-high- of six black men to ever be nomi- to being depicted through a sen- ematography is remarkable. The ing “Roma” a fruitful experience. est grossing film of all time. nated for the category. THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2019 8 • SPORTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Turn it up — get moving During practice and competition, fun, upbeat “hype music” gets fans and athletes invested in the game by ELLA BEISER ASSISTANT EDITOR “ I have some songs that will Entering Upper Kovler Gym- really remind me of my nasium, the scene is chaotic. Stu- passion for seimming, but dents sit in the bleachers, talking it’s also something that and laughing, nodding their heads to the loud rap really brings the team music playing together,” over the speak- — DONNA TONG ers. The whis- tle blows and the — literally everywhere we go.” game begins. Alex Stevanovich, a runner on Whether get- the cross country team, said sing- ting ready for the ing along to music on bus rides game or trying to “fosters more of a sense of com- MIDWAY ILLUSTRATION BY RISA COHEN Donna hype the crowd, munity and makes everyone want cheering and excited. We definite- Tong athletes on ma- to work harder, so the team isn’t let ly play way better when the fans TEAM RESULTS ny school sports down.” are cheering.” teams listen to music during According to Alex, cross country Every season a soccer player is U-High scores are listed first. Illinois High School State Cham- warm-ups and practices. teams are not allowed to listen to in charge of the music, and this Boys Basketball, Varsity pionship Jan. 26. “Personally, I have specific play- music during their races. “That be- year the job went to captain Jamie Notable: The basketball lists to get me amped up,” Donna ing said, I often pick a song before Miller. team is preparing for Squash Tong, a swimmer, said. “I listen to a race to sing on repeat in my head Jamie said during bus rides he playoffs starting Feb. 26. Notable: The players had them before the race because you to help pace myself and to keep usually would just play popu- They will celebrate senior night at their last match of the know we’re in the water, so we can thoughts of wanting to quit out of lar rap music. However, when the their home game against Latin season Feb. 10. listen to them while warming up.” my mind.” team would get 15 minutes from Feb. 12. Chicagoland Champ. Feb. 10 5th Many teams find that mu- It’s not just athletes who use mu- the destination he would play a set North Shore Feb. 7 44-43 sic helps create community, both sic to set the tone. As announcers, list of six songs where everybody Elgin Academy Feb. 6 49-47 Boys Swimming knew all the words. Morgan Park Jan. 25 71-29 within the team and between Marisa McGehee and Loren Pope Notable: The team held “We all get up and shake the bus Northridge Jan. 23 46-43 teams. play music and announce games senior night at their home dancing and singing the words to- “Sometimes we listen to mu- in the gym. meet against Lake Forest gether,” Jamie said. “The main Boys Basketball, JV sic in the locker rooms with oth- “At the beginning, the basketball Academy. Junior Charles Chen song was ‘Surfin’ by Kid Cudi last er teams,” Donna, who likes the teams were kind of wary of hav- Elgin Academy Feb. 6 44-30 took first place in the 200 Free- year and that was because when Northridge Jan. 23 trucker style of country music, ing us at the games just because style. Additionally, senior Mitch we randomly played it over that said. “Sportsmanship is big in the it might distract from the play or Walker ended first in the 200 IM. swim community.” something,” Marisa said, “but now summer and Coach Potter start- Girls Basketball Lake Forest Feb. 7 Won Donna described how in the at least I think it really gets them ed dancing to it, which was funny,” Notable: The team celebrat- Evergreen Park Inv. Jan. 23 & 25 3rd summer the swimmers run to hyped up. It’s kind of like we are Jamie said. ed seniors at the final home Promontory Point and then swim part of the whole experience now.” According to Jamie, the team al- game of the season against Girls & Boys Indoor Track a mile. “We blast music through According to volleyball play- so uses music to discourage and Morgan Park Academy Feb 4. Notable: The track and field the whole run, so it’s pretty fun.” er Sydney Rogers, music is an im- scare the other team. “It’s always Acero Soto Feb. 7 39-21 teams started their indoor- To Donna, music is really per- portant method of getting the intimidating when you see a bus Morgan Park Feb. 4 51-45 Catalyst Maria Jan. 25 44-30 season Jan. 14. sonal. “I have some songs that will crowd engaged. coming in jamming out to ‘One Kelly Jan. 24 43-37 DeLaSalle Institute Inv. Feb. 3 Won really remind me of my passion for “Sometimes volleyball can get a Kiss’ by Dua Lipa and Mo Bamba Proviso West Inv. Feb. 9 Won swimming,but it’s also something little boring, especially if we’re not with the whole bus shaking and Fencing that really brings the team togeth- playing well,” Sydney said. “I think the whole team screaming at the –COMPILED BY NICKY EDWARDS-LEVIN Jonathan Liu, a freshman er on bus rides, parties, practices it gets them more involved like top of their lungs.” sabre, placed second at the Chicagoans hit the slopes close to home by KATERINA LOPEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR Alpine Valley Resort, Cascade Mountain, hough Chicago may have Portage, Wisconsin: cold temperatures and Elkhorn, Wisconsin: About 64 miles from Chica- Cascade Mountain is 178 Tgreat amounts of snow, miles from Chicago. The drive go, Alpine Valley is a little over it remains in the second flat- is just under three hours, with test state in the country. De- an hour’s drive from the city. This trail is perfect for inter- the mountain being 1,276 feet spite the lack of hills, students tall, ideal for more advanced around U-High still find ways mediate skiers, with an eleva- tion of 1,400 feet. This resort skiers. This location has the to ski close to home in the win- most trails, 33, with 10 chair ter. has 20 trails and 7 chair lifts, along with lodging and food. lifts. This resort also includes Junior Alex Witkowska skis lodging. at Cascade Mountain for its Wilmot Mountain Ski prices and the convenience. Chestnut Mountain “Since none of us in my Resort, Wilmot, family are extreme skiers we Wisconsin: Resort, Galena, don’t really find it necessary Wilmot is a little over 67 Illinois: to go out of the country to big miles away, making the drive Chestnut Mountain is 161 mountain ranges,” she said, around an hour and 15 min- miles from Chicago, making “so it’s cheaper and just as fun utes. For skiers who are less the drive a little over two and to go somewhere nearby via advanced, Wilmot mountain a half hours. The mountain is car where we can still get the has a 748-foot elevation. Wil- 1,020 feet tall, perfect for in- experience.” mot has 16 trails, 11 chair lifts termediate skiers. This resort Staying close to home is op- and lodging. has 17 trails with 7 chair lifts. timal for people who might This resort has lodging. not be the best at skiing, but still want the experience.

MIDWAY PHOTO BY EMERSON WRIGHT FLYING HIGH. Soaring through the air, Alec Wyers goes over a jump on Senior Retreat. Some seniors spent Feb. 1 skiing and snowboarding on Chestnut Mountain in Galena.