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1362 EAST 59TH STREET,U-High CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 JUNEMidway 1, 2017 VOLUME 93, NUMBER 10 Alumnus learned value of exploring while at Lab by Talia Goerge-Karron Christian Theological Seminary editor-in-chief in Indianapolis. Today, Dr. Wes- Biography: After drawing a standing ova- ley works as a pastor at the Alfred High-School: Graduated from U-High tion from U-High as an alumnus Street Baptist Church in Alexan- in 1990. speaker last fall, 1990 graduate Dr. dria, Virginia, which has over 7,000 Howard-John Wesley will return to constituents. Dr. Wesley sees his College: Attended Duke University speak to the Class of 2017 at com- role as a pastor, friend, educator to study biomedical engineering, but mencement June 8. For Dr. Wesley, and leader. later chose to attend a theological this is not only an honor but also He said U-High English teach- seminary. a chance to return to the place er Darlene McCampbell left the where he developed confidence greatest impact on him as a per- for any learning environment. son. She taught him to love Shake- Career: Currently works as a pastor at “Afterwards, when I was in con- speare and helped him refine his the Alfred Street Baptist Church. tact with people who did not have analysis of texts, which he does the benefit and blessing of the rig- every week as he creates sermons Higher Education: Working toward orous education I had, I began to and studies the Bible. a Ph.D. in African-American Preaching realize how very confident I was “That’s what I do as a pastor,” and Sacred Rhetoric from the Christian in any environment,” Dr. Wesley Dr. Wesley said. “I read sacred texts Theological Seminary. said. “I could walk into any class- and help people understand the room and believe that: one, I was meanings and the implications photo courtesy of alfred street baptist church not going to be the dumbest one for their lives. It was Darlene Mc- joy.” STUDYING TO INSPIRE. in there, and two, that what was Campbell that exposed me to that Howard-John Wesley studies a text in In his commencement speech, shared I had the capacity to learn. ability. To read between the lines, the library at the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Vir- Dr. Wesley said he wants to im- I’m not saying that everything to be analytical, to be able to write ginia. He credits his ability to analyze texts to U-High English part to seniors that the greatest came easy, but there was a confi- correctly.” teacher Darlene McCampbell. achievement is one’s impact on dence of knowing that if I put my At Duke University, Dr. Wesley others. best effort forward that I would be initially studied biomedical engi- He said he will have several piec- able to conceive whatever was be- neering, but later decided to fol- their path in life. world, and you have to try differ- es of advice for graduates. He said, ing taught.” low his calling and went to theo- “One piece of advice I will share ent things. Don’t allow yourself to “The biggest would be the greatest Dr. Wesley is working toward a logical seminary. Dr. Wesley wants in the commencement speech be locked and limited into one set joy they’re going to experience will Ph.D. in African-American Preach- students to realize that what they is that you have to explore,” Dr. gift because that may not be the never be by what they achieve, but ing and Sacred Rhetoric from the are good at doing is not necessarily Wesley said. “You have to see the one that brings you the greatest rather by what they give.” Principal starts advisory group rites of may by Talia Goerge-Karron a dialogue between students and vice presidents. The council will editor-in-chief adults. also include grade-level represen- Students can “I don’t know what it is like to tatives who have to apply before apply to join a be a high school student here,” being accepted. new committee Ms. Weber said. “I never will. Ev- The application deadline is to- to advise Prin- erything we (administrators) do morrow, June 2, and decisions will cipal Stepha- is about designing the student be announced June 7. nie Weber next experience, so without input from The council will meet twice a year. In a post students who are living that expe- month and use discussion groups on Schoology, rience, I don’t have a full picture, to further consider other topics. Ms. Weber said which is important to under- To apply, students must answer she wants the Stephanie stand.” the questions about community, Principal’s Ad- Weber Members of the council will transparency and Lab values, and visory Council to increase stu- include the All-School President explain topics that should be a dent involvement and to create Elizabeth Van Ha and the class priority for the committee. Director candidate visits school by Samira Glaeser-Khan As a result of the availability of He was previously the head of the news editor the other finalists, the school is Barrie School in Maryland. After a tumultuous year search- planning to have a new director “The things that strike me as ing for a new director, the Search begin work at the latest by sum- being great about this school are Advisory Committee took the next mer 2018. Interim Director Beth the sense of voice and accep- steps toward hiring by inviting fi- Harris has agreed to stay through- tance,” Mr. Abelmann said. nalist Charlie Abelmann to Lab out next year if need be. However, After his visit to the school, Mr. on May 18 and 19. However, no Dr. Abelmann stands out because Abelmann has already developed announcement had been made as he would be available to start a vision for Lab. midway photo by sam fleming of May 30. work this summer. “I think the connection with the BUILDING COMMUNITY. Juniors Madeleine Ward-Schul- The committee described Mr. Dr. Abelmann has a bachelor’s university can go a lot deeper. The tz and Isabella Light prepare a booth at the Rites of May, Abelmann as “especially promis- degree from Duke University and best partnerships are reciprocal, which took place on May 20. Besides having indoor booths, ing and keenly interested in Lab” received both M.Ed. and Ed.D. so my framework is what can the in an official notice posted on the from the Harvard University university do for Lab, and what there were also outdoor games and ethnic food. school’s website. Graduate School of Education. can Lab do for the university?” Labstock helps relieve stress from finals, fosters community by Sam Fleming a break from end-of-the-year stress. plications will be accepted until the end of chicago life editor “Labstock allows students to come to- May. Perform at Labstock: Labstock, U-High’s annual student mu- gether and hang out in a chill environment, Since Labstock was such a big success To be part of the event, submit to this form or sic festival, will return this year on June 2 which I feel is always a relief, especially last year, Student Council saw little need contact Megan Moran or Florence Almeda. in Kenwood Mall. Students are invited to while preparing for finals,” All-School Cul- to change much, but All-School Cultural Google form: tinyurl.com/ybjqhql7 gather and listen to performances by their tural Union Vice President Florence Almeda Union President Florence Almeda thinks the fellow classmates, while members of Stu- said. event only needed a few changes to make it Deadlines: Applications will be accepted through dent Council grill and the Prom Committee She also reinforced the need for perform- a little better. the end of May sells food. ers this year. A Google form has been posted “One thing that’s a little different is we

Labstock is supposed to create a relaxed to class Facebook pages so that students can might put out a few yard games on the side Time and location: June 2 on Kenwood Mall and fun environment for students and offers sign up to perform, and performance ap- for in between performances,” Florence said. Inside 3 • NEWS 4 • FEATURES 5 • ARTS Twelve seniors will Girls put more effort into Netflix show 13“ Reasons go to the University of their prom clothing than Why” blows up, but its Chicago, and Michigan boys do because they implications for mental has increased in have more opportunities health are unclear. Does popularity. Find the to express their it draw awareness or annual list inside. individuality. romanticize suicide? NEWS • THURSDAY, JUNE. 1, 2017 2 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO With May Project, seniors follow passions Clubs select by Natalie Glick deputy editor “ Being creative and being new leaders Fashion, internships and travel able to relax is the best are just some of the opportuni- part of May project. It’s Quiz Bowl ties that seniors chose to partake in during May Project, the time- nice to take a step back New Quiz Bowl leaders include honored tradition where U-High from school and see how student coaches Derek de Jong, seniors get the chance to leave the much my skills have David Pan and Dheven Unni. halls of Lab and take a step into grown.” “My plans for next year is to ‘ex- the real world. Each student picks pand’ the club,” Derek said, “be- — Ariel Toole their own way to spend the month, cause we have like no one on the and the opportunities are almost team, and more people is always endless. plore a profession. Danny stayed good. This year we went on one Seniors will present their proj- close to home by working with the tournament. My goal is really to try ects to the school community to- Chicago Bulls through BMO Harris and like expand the program, go to day from 12:30-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Bank. more tournaments, and be better in Upper Kovler Gym. “I always knew I wanted to ex- in general.” Ariel Toole chased her fashion- plore the business aspects behind Spectrum loving side, choosing to design and sports industry,” Danny said, “so I make clothes. reached out to someone at BMO, New Spectrum leaders include “Fashion is a really big part of and they offered to have me do a Charlotte Goldberger, president; my life,” she said, “and because project for them within their social Z VanderVelde, vice president; school and my other extracurricu- media and corporate sponsorship Emma Meyers, treasurer; and Eva lar activities take up so much time field.” Griffin-Stolbach, public relations. I decided to focus on my passion, He is exploring different types of midway photo provided by kendra nealey “We haven’t completely final- fashion, for the month of May.” social media and suggesting ways LEARNING FROM PROFESSIONALS. Kendra Nealey listens to ized our plans,” Charlotte said, In order to both experience the bank can use their assets and the heartbeat of a dog for her May Project at an animal hospital “but we were considering making, travel and explore a career option, partnership with the Bulls to ex- in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Other in the first quarter a potluck to let Kendra Nealey and Alex Rodman pand in certain areas and create students’ projects were as varied as fixing a car, hiking in Olym- allies know that they are the most volunteered at an animal hospital more recognition of the bank. pic National Park and making a podcast. welcome to our club as well. In the in the Caribbean island nation of For Ariel, the best aspect of her second quarter, we were planning Trinidad and Tobago. project is being able to look back working with social media profes- animals during dental surgeries on making perhaps like a school “I picked the project because I and see how far she has come with sionals for an NBA team. looking at heart rate, oxygen satu- dance for LGBT people with an- have a strong interest in medicine her skills as a designer. Kendra has been able to broad- ration, blood pressure and breaths other school, and the last quar- and being some sort of doctor in “Being creative and being able en her knowledge of medicine and per minute,” Kendra said “I Also ter, we were considering making the future,” Kendra said. “I’ve nev- to relax is the best part of May animals through tasks like clean- monitored animals during much a little get-together picnic at the er had a job before, so working in project,” Ariel said. “It’s nice to take ing cages, holding pets and keep- more challenging surgeries such Point.” the clinic really opened my eyes to a step back from school and see ing them calm while they receive as neuters and spays. We’d chart what it’s like to be a part of a pro- how much my skills have grown shots. She has even been able to these different numbers and look Finance Club fessional job.” through the years.” assist in surgery. for any abnormalities while the New Finance Club leaders in- Danny Rubin also chose to ex- Danny has enjoyed meeting and “I have been able to monitor doctor performed the surgery.” clude John Grissom, president; and Ethan Tyler, vice president. The rest of the board includes Otto Three girls recognized for computer science Brown, Ben Cifu, Gabe Fioramon- ti-Gorchow, Roxanne Nesbitt and by Abby Slimmon tain type of joy and you get a ton of scholarship midway reporter Dheven Unni. out of using a opportunities. They can trust — grace zhang Three U-High students won programming you because you won an NCWIT awards from the National Center language. There’s award,” Ruxi said. Jewish Students’ Association for Women & Information Tech- something about Ruxi is the director of finance nology for their interest and in- it that has always for a nonprofit called Girls Make Officers includeJonathan Ruiz, volvement in computer science. fascinated me Apps. She got the opportunity to president; Nathan Appelbaum, Junior Helena Abney-McPeek and drawn me apply for this position because she vice-president; Leah Edelson, won an honorable mention at the in,” Helena said. won an award from NCWIT. treasurer; Annie Billings, secre- Roshni Ruxi Helena national level and sophomores “I think that in “Currently we are making a tary; and Jason Coe, member at Padhi Nicolae Abney-McPeek Roshni Padhi and Ruxi Nicolae a lot of cases, hackathon, which is a mix be- large. won honorable mention at the re- like mine, the tween different coding classes and Asian Students’ Association gional affiliate level. Roshni, Ruxi pro-women mindset is a result of an online application which was a coding competition,” Ruxi said. and Helena are all involved in the love of computer science and due in November. The results were NCWIT also has a program Officers includeVictoria Gin, Code@Lab. grows out of our experiences as announced in February. called AspireIT where high school president; and Chantalle Dupont, “It’s not an achievement award,” women who love computer sci- “The award is basically about girls teach younger girls about vice president. computer science teacher Daniel ence.” encouraging girls in STEM and coding and serve as role models “My goal for next year is to make Wheadon said. “It’s more about For all three girls, it’s impossible especially in computer science. It for them. ASA a safe space where people can the essay that they write and how to be a female computer scientist connected me to a community of Helena said that due to her win, talk about personal experiences they express their desires to go without being conscious of the fact women that have similar interests she was invited to join AspireIT as relating to their identity and cul- into computer science. Winning that they are some of the only ones. and experiences,” Roshni said. a mentor. ture,” Victoria said. “Additionally, the award helps them pursue their “I think this is what tends to For Ruxi, winning an award from By that time, Helena had already I hope to work with middle school passion.” drive away girls from computer the National Center for Women founded her own program similar ASA on some of their events. I was Ever since Helena took Intro to science, as well as math, and other & Information Technology has to AspireIT, called CoderGals. also president last year as well. I Computer Science as a freshman, STEM fields in general, at the mid- opened doors in computer science It’s a program all about teaching think ASA has improved tremen- she has always gotten some satis- dle school and early high school and has introduced opportunities. third through fifth grade girls how dously from last year and I am ex- faction out of programming. levels” Helena said. “After you win an award you en- to code along as well as discuss fe- cited to work again with the board “I can’t pinpoint exactly what it All three girls applied for the as- ter a community of other previous male scientists and their contribu- and the club as a whole.” is, but I have always gotten a cer- piration in computing award with winners. There’s a Facebook group, tions. Muslim Students’ Association Officers include Sahar Siddiqui and Matt Atassi, co-presidents; News in Brief Nolan Issa, publicist; and Henry ened her paper by proofreading schools in Illinois by the Illinois niors one final time before gradu- Cassel, treasurer. Students qualify for several more times and expanding Journalism Education Association. ation, at a luncheon next Wednes- “Really our main goal is to edu- National History Fair her resources. Briana is excited to The paper placed first in 22 of 23 day, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 cate the student body, staff and compete against other states and categories entered, and earned 40 p.m. in Ida Noyes Hall. Graduation parents about the beauty and hu- AT United States History stu- is working hard to prepare for na- total individual or team awards, will be next Thursday, June 8, at mility of Islam and its culture. Es- dents who placed in the Illinois tionals. Judges will consider how within their division. The stories Rockefeller Chapel from 2-4 p.m. A pecially in recent times, certain, State History Day competition well the film it fits the theme and submitted to the contest ranged reception in honor of the Class of often negative, portrayals of Islam will compete on June 11-15 at the will ask questions about the con- from March 2016 to March 2017. 2017 will be held immediately fol- have become popular. Our goal is history fair nationals in Mary- tent and production process. The Midway also placed first for lowing the graduation ceremony to show how admirable and inclu- land. Drawing inspiration from “We’re expecting the questions best use of social media and best until 7 p.m. at the Summer Garden sive Islam is in its true form” Matt, the year’s theme, “Taking a Stand to be much harder, so we have to overall design. at the Booth School of Business said. — iván beck in History,” U-High students pre- make sure to know our topic well, — natalie glick across Woodlawn Avenue from sented their research in the form so that we’re able to answer the Rockefeller Chapel. Black Students’ Association of either a paper or a documentary. questions to the best of our abil- End of year will be busy There will be a special sched- Winners include Jennifer Wang ity,” Briana said. “Of course I’m With finals, graduation celebra- ule for the last week of school. On Officers includeSaige Porter, and Nikki Han, who placed first hoping that our group can win or tions and awards presentations Monday all classes will meet for president; Jordyn Mahome, vice and second respectively in the pa- get a place … and I’m looking for- for both academic and athletic 40 minutes, advisory will meet for president; Destiny Strange, secre- per writing division, and Zoe Gold- ward to hearing what the judges achievements, the last week of 10 minutes and lunch will go un- tarty; Robert Coats and Soundjata berger, James Dill, Briana Garcia, have to say about our documen- school will be packed with ac- til 1:10 p.m. The science finals will Sharod, public relations; and Lea Emma Meyers and Katya Edwards tary.” tivities. Students have Prom, May be on Tuesday, and the math finals Runesha, Liason. who took first place with their doc- — katerina lopez Project presentations, graduation will be on Wednesday. No other “BSA plans to be even more ac- umentary about Jane Addams. and Labstock to look forward to. classes will meet on Tuesday or tive in student body activities. We Nikki explained that she wrote Midway wins again Prom will be Saturday, June 3, at Wednesday. will collaborate with other cultural the Peggy Notebaert Nature muse- her paper on William H. McNeill, The U-High Midway was again Grade reports will be available in clubs in an effort to make a better um. Tickets cost $120, and include a Lab School alumnus. To prepare named best print publication and PowerSchool June 12 after 3 p.m. connection with them”, Saige, a a full dinner. for nationals, she has strength- best overall publication for smaller — max garfinkel sophomore, said. Faculty members will join se- — katerina lopez THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 3 Tuition a heavy factor to weigh for college College applicants “ It’s easier to paint the community with must recognize broad brush strokes financial diversity — financially and academically. Our by Jacob Posner features editor diversity is much deeper As current sophomores and ju- than people want to try to niors enter into a more college-in- understand,” tensive phase of their high school — Patty Kovacs, college counselor careers — beginning to weigh their post-graduation options — many will worry about yet another year and 20 hours per week over aspect of their college decision: the summer. She saves most of her price. earnings for college. She said she According to the Lab School’s hopes to transition to a full-time website, approximately 10 percent job along with her part-time job of Lab students receive some sort this summer — waitress, cashier, of need-based aid. Students with camp counselor, whichever earns a parent who works for the Lab her the most money. Schools or in some positions at Al may not have noticed any the University of judgments based on family in- Chicago receive come, but Ms. Kovacs said there is a substantial dis- a potential at Lab for unintended count on tuition. financial competition. Some stu- However, col- dents and their families may go lege counselor on fancy, expensive vacations over Melissa Ware- spring break, while other students hall estimated will say they are spending time with their families. They may not that around 20- midway photo by sophie hinerfeld 30 percent of Al want to reveal to peers that they Lab graduates Dines MEETING WITH COLLEGE DEANS. In a joint breakout group between U-High and U. of C. Charter must stay home to work. typically receive School Woodlawn May 18, junior Kendall Cunningham writes about her fears and excitements for “People are going to develop some form of need-based college colleges in an activity. All the juniors then attended the Day With the Deans presentation with col- that kind of public story,” Ms. Ko- financial aid. lege deans from Denison University, the Ohio State University, Reed College and Tufts University. vacs said. For example, the Federal Work- Al said she harbors no resent- Study aid package awards under- tuition, it is not as financially ho- parents and college counselor for Al said that she and her parents ment toward her parents for leav- graduate and graduate students mogeneous as one might assume, the first time, Ms. Warehall said. came to the decision about five ing the tuition to her. with part-time jobs. Students can college counselor Patty Kovacs Ms. Warehall has also worked years ago that she would have to “It’s really expensive, and we’ve work at the checkout desk at the said. “It’s easier to paint the com- with Lab students who must base pay the majority of her college tu- already discussed the fact that you library, in the admissions office as munity with broad brush strokes their college choice almost entire- ition by taking out loans, using her have to learn responsibility some a tour guide, at the reception desk — financially and academically. ly on price — where they get the savings and applying for financial way,” Al said. “So if they’re helping in dorm lobbies, or for the college’s Our diversity is much deeper than largest scholarship. aid. She said her parents would you, at least you’re getting some of food services, to name a few. Ac- people want to try to understand,” Despite the diversity of U-High pay for books. it paid for, but you’re also learning cording to Ms. Warehall, students Ms. Kovacs said. students’ financial situations, Al works at her father’s electrical the responsibility of the real world usually earn $1,500-$3,000 per Some students do not even sophomore Al Dines said it seems generator company for about five and paying off your own debts, year. know their family’s financial situa- like most students do not judge hours per week during the school and not relying on everyone else to Even though Lab has such a high tion until they sit down with their others based on family income. pay your way.” Nearly 1 in 5 graduates bound for Ivy League by Michael Rubin “We have France, we have Spain, Rhea Peddinti Ontario College of Art and Design, Jason Chang managing editor we have Canada, and that’s a trend Colorado College, Colorado Toronto, Ontario: Charlie Flocke University of Michigan, Ann With this academic year coming that is nationwide,” Ms. Kovacs Springs, Colorado: Shoshana Pepperdine University, Malibu, Arbor, Michigan: Imogen Foster, to a close, graduating seniors have said. “More and more students Holt-Auslander, Allie Kreitman, California: Andrew Beach Bailey Garb, Christopher Kucera, all finalized their college decisions are choosing international. There’s Frederick Stein Pitzer College, Claremont, Benjamin Lindau, Shaunak Puri, and are headed for a broader range some real interesting reasons why Columbia University, New York: California: Ana Pachicano Daniel Rubin, Myra Ziad Princeton University, University of Notre Dame, of schools than last year, with five in terms of global perspectives and Alex Gajewski, Nigel Telman Princeton, Notre Columbia University and Sciences New Jersey: Isabella Khan, Dame, Indiana: Kyle Adlaka, Julia students leaving the country in educating for a global society. It’s Po Dual BA Program, New Jonathan Kutasov Gately also really interesting financially pursuit of their higher education. York and Paris, France: Jacob Reed College, Portland, Oregon: University of Pennsylvania, Nearly one in five seniors is –– because it’s a lot cheaper.” Mazzarella Simone Einhorn Philadelphia: Paige Fishman, bound for an Ivy League institu- With no students attending the Cornell University, Ithaca, New Rice University, Houston: Athena Janine Liu, Delnaz Patel, Eliana tion, more than double the num- Massachusetts Institute of Tech- York: Tobias Ginsburg, Joshua Chien Waxman ber of students last year. At least nology or California Institute of Kaplan, Kendra Nealey, Christos Scripps College, Claremont, University of Rochester, Rochester, two students will attend each Ivy Technology, Ms. Kovacs attributes Nikas California: Lucy Ordman New York: Tamera Shaw League institution, except for Har- this change to a nation-wide Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, University of San Francisco, vard University. change in post-college mindsets. Hampshire: Alexander Kaplan, New York: Lilia Wilson California: Anissa Sanders The most popular schools cho- “One thing that is happening Emma Rafkin Spelman College, Atlanta: Alexis University of Southern California, sen by seniors include University worldwide is that there is a gen- Emory University, Atlanta: Sarah Porter Los Angeles: Criss Edwards, of Chicago, 12; University of Mich- eration of students who are very Qadir, Jacqueline Walker St. John’s College, Annapolis, Alexandra Rodman igan, 7; Yale University, 5; Cornell concerned about having a job after Georgetown University, Maryland: Alexander Tyska University of Toronto, Toronto, University, 4; Northwestern Uni- leaving college,” Ms. Kovacs said. Washington, D.C.: Andrew Stanford University, Stanford, Ontario: Andrew Heyman, Will versity, 4; Stanford University, 4; “So they kind of want a good rate of Pomposelli California: Gabriella Conforti, Zich Goucher College, University of Wisconsin, and University of Pennsylvania, 4. return on their college education Baltimore, Jonathan Lipman, Benjamin Madison, Maryland: Averie Miller Wittenbrink, Wanqi Zhu Wisconsin: David Portugal University of Michigan surged with a career in STEM, computer Hofstra University, East Garden Syracuse University, Syracuse, New Vanderbilt University, Nashville, in popularity this year as well. This science or business. So with MIT, City, New York: Reese McCormick York: Noah Weber Tennessee: Taylor Thompson trend is not new to Lab. When Ms. CalTech and U of I, their applicant Indiana University, Bloomington, Tufts University, Medford, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New Kovacs first joined the Lab com- pools are glutted, there’s more po- Indiana: Nicholas Telman, Mia Massachusetts: Owen Lasko York: Alice Carlstrom, Elsa Erling munity in fall 1998, U. of M. was tential applicants than ever and Waggoner United States Military Academy, Washington University in St. Louis: one of the most popular schools the supply hasn’t changed in terms Johns Hopkins University, West Point, New York: Brian Brady Nicholas Slimmon attended by Lab School graduates. of the freshman spots.” Baltimore: Dhanya Asokumar Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Wellesley College, Wellesley, “Michigan, when I first came College counselors provided a Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio: Getafe, Spain: Zoe Rebollo Baum Massachusetts: Annika List here, for the first 10 years, was in list of post-graduation plans for Eamonn Keenan University of Arizona, Tucson, Wesleyan University, Middletown, either the top one, two or three of the Class of 2017, current as of May Lawrence University, Appleton, Arizona: Ariel Toole Connecticut: Oliver Maciak the schools Lab school students 24, withholding those of students Wisconsin: Eliana Whitehouse University of California, Los Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois: went to, and then all of a sudden who did not provide permission to Mount Holyoke College, South Angeles: Charlie Sowerby William Hensel there was a downswing in the stu- share. Hadley, Massachusetts: Becky University of Chicago: Alexander Whittier College, Whittier, dents who chose to go there,” col- Barnard College, Annandale- Wah Azar, Pascale Boonstra, Ajay California: Andrea Benitez lege counselor Patty Kovacs said. “I on-Hudson, New York: Asha New York University, New York: Chopra, Jingyi Jiao, Eui Chan Kim, Yale University, New Haven, think that this year, students who Futterman, Zora Navarre Alexandra Abbey, Kara Coleman, Sarah Markovitz, Hazel Martello, Connecticut: Jameel Alausa, really wanted to accept Michigan Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin: Pria Parsad Hyder Mohyuddin, Tomohiro Mathew Ferraro, Benjamin Northeastern University, Boston: Sawada, Clyde Schwab, Amar Grobman, Genevieve Liu, Emma did a better means of demonstrat- Zachary Volchenboum Berklee College of Music, Boston: Wilson King Shabeeb, Katherine Zhang Mueller ing that interest, and that helps. Northwestern University, Evanston, University of Colorado Boulder, Students who did not provide Plus, many of them were admitted Alexandria du Buclet, Elie Wise Brown University, Providence, Illinois: Daniela Garcia, Marissa Boulder, Colorado: Wayne Robert permission to publish a college to the elite programs within Michi- Rhode Island: Liza Edwards- Martinez, Aran Mehta, Nikita Hannah IV, Jacob Silverstein choice: Samuel Adelman, Colleen gan.” Levin, Ilana Emanuel, Malika Menta University of Illinois at Chicago: Baumann, Tamera Carter, Alberto International schools have Ramani Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio: Adrian Castaneda, Ojus Cattaneo, Elena Graziani, Chavon piqued the interest of more Lab Carleton College, Northfield, William Curry Khanolkar Hussey, Nikki Kuper, Tiffany Lau. School students than in the past Minnesota: Nicholas Woodruff Occidental College, Los Angeles: University of Illinois at Urbana- two years. Case Western University, Cleveland: Charles Marks, Lauren Parks Champaign: Alexandra Brown, NEWS • THURSDAY, JUNE, 1. 2017 4 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO BLACK BLING Girls express individuality with prom attire by Samira Glaeser-Khan news editor “ It’s kind of memorable. Thoughts about prom have You are going to have so been swirling in senior Katherine many pictures in that dress Zhang’s mind since March. She has searched countless websites and have the whole prom and stores trying to find the per- experience, so I guess you fect dress and has been planning get kind of attached to it. I her hair and makeup weeks be- really like the dress I chose, fore getting it professionally done. Prom will be a night she never for- and it definitely reflects my gets. personality because I’m Meanwhile, senior Mat Ferraro more of a reserved person barely looks at three different suits and my prom dress is before settling on one to rent. Be- fore prom, he pops by the barber simple and clean.” to get a quick haircut. —Katherine Zhang, senior Girls put more effort and money into their prom outfit than boys do a passion for clothing design, so because there are more opportu- she chose to design her own prom nities for girls to express their indi- dress. viduality with prom clothing. “I guess besides being able to Katherine said that one way match the dress to fit what I like girls have more opportunity to ex- personally, I’m able to showcase press their individuality is through my passion for fashion design,” unique hair, nails and makeup. she said. “I really enjoyed be- “I’m definitely planning to get ing able to find different runway my hair, nails and makeup done trends and putting them together with my friends,” Katherine said. in a final product.” “I think in total I’m probably going While girls may have more op- to spend an additional $60. I don’t tions for prom dresses, the process of finding the right dress can be think I’m very good at makeup, so photo provided by simone einhorn I definitely feel like I want to get it time-consuming, frustrating and QUEEN BEE. Senior Simone even stressful. done professionally.” Einhorn poses in her yellow In contrast, most boys don’t do “I began looking for a prom much pre-prom preparation be- prom dress. She hopes to be- midway photo by janie ingrassia dress in March,” Katherine said. “It sides buying their suits. come Prom Queen. PROM RED-Y. On Saturday, junior Sophie Hinerfeld will attend was fun at first, but then it got kind “In general, prom is more re- Prom at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Sophie’s vermil- of frustrating. A lot of prom dresses laxed for guys,” Mat said. “I’m re- Mat thinks that boys are less en- ion dress was bought on sale from Fame and Partners. on the market are really elaborate ally not planning to do much be- thusiastic about prom preparation with lots of sequins and sparkle, fore prom besides maybe getting a because there aren’t many options occasions where you could wear so many pictures in that dress and but I was looking for something haircut.” to buy unique and different tux- that type of clothing later on.” have the whole prom experience, simple.” Senior Ariel Toole agrees that edos. Katherine also does not plan on so I guess you get kind of attached In the end, Katherine paid $200 there is more excitement among “Most guys I know are just get- wearing her prom dress later on, to it. I really like the dress I chose, for her dress, though she said she girls about prom clothing. ting a standard black suit, and it’s but she still bought her prom dress and it definitely reflects my per- was willing to pay more. “If a guy goes with a girl as a date pretty much the same for all of us. as opposed to renting it, and she sonality because I’m more of a re- “I wouldn’t have minded spend- to prom, then the guy relies on the But with girls’ prom dresses there wants to keep it after prom rather served person and my prom dress ing more money if it meant that I girl to plan everything and make is a lot more variation,” Mat said. than donating it. is simple and clean.” got a prom dress that I really loved. sure everything gets done,” Ariel “Also, most guys I know are renting “It’s kind of memorable,” Kath- Ariel also wants her dress to For most people, you only have said. their tuxes, too. There aren’t many erine said. “You are going to have reflect her personality. Ariel has this experience once.” Alumnus applies lessons instilled at U-High Jason Smith found his passion “ Hyde Park itself is really an amazing place to be. working in and around bookstores If there weren’t already by Dheven Unni such great bookstores in editor-in-chief The Book Table Hyde Park we would have Books cram every inch of the 1045 Lake St. opened up there, but we shelves and are piled high on the Oak Park City ended up choosing Oak tables of the bookstore as visitors Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. mill through the aisles. In the mid- Park — almost the next Sun.: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. dle of it all is Jason Smith, owner of best thing.” The Book Table in Oak Park. — Jason Smith, U-High alumnus A member of the U-High Class of would have opened up there, but 1990, Mr. Smith has spent much of we ended up choosing Oak Park — Smith said. “We would do an annu- his life in and around bookstores — almost the next best thing.” al fundraiser on Black Friday where he even met his wife while working Mr. Smith knows what consti- we would donate 10 percent of all in one. As current seniors graduate tutes a good bookstore, with years our sales to Housing Forward. We and look to the future, Mr. Smith of experience in Chicago book- did that for years, and that’s how I has used his Lab experience to stores before he started The Book got to meet the Housing Forward photo provided by elijah evans find his own passions in life, selling Table almost 14 years ago. people. They ended up inviting me books and community service. “I’ve been a bookseller for al- to join their board.” BOOKS ON THE TABLE. Lab alumnus Jason Smith started an “We’re an independent book- most 24 years,” Mr. Smith said. “I’ve Mr. Smith stepped down about independent bookstore, “The Book Table,” in 2003, with his store,” Mr. Smith said. “My wife and worked for various Chicago inde- a year ago after reaching the end wife, Rachel. The bookstore serves as a community hub for I live in Oak Park, which means that pendent bookstores, a total of four of his term limit, but he’s glad he Oak Park. Mr. Smith served on the board of Housing For- the entire store is geared towards before opening The Book Table could leave his mark on his com- ward, a nonprofit agency that helps the homeless. those people. We’re there, and we with my wife. We met at one of the munity. understand them as human beings bookstores we worked at, got mar- “They provide a comprehensive there as well. of books out there because of our and we’re incredibly involved in the ried and decided we wanted to do solution to homelessness which in- “The great thing about an educa- ability to make critical decisions, community.” something on our own.” cludes everything from shelters to tion in Lab is that it’s an impactful and those are certainly skills that Those community values were While running The Book Table, job training to actual housing,” Mr. education,” Mr. Smith said. “As a U-High taught me.” cultivated at Lab, where he had Mr. Smith served on the board of Smith said. “It’s a great organiza- bookseller, it’s important for me While visitors may only see the similar experiences with book- directors for Housing Forward, a tion that I’m certainly very proud to to have not only a certain level of tables and shelves stacked high stores serving the University of Chi- nonprofit that provides aid for the have been associated with. These knowledge but more importantly with books, only Mr. Smith knows cago community. homeless. In his six-year span, he people are in dire need, we’re talk- the ability to think critically. I need how much of these critical skills “Hyde Park itself is really an assisted in expanding programs ing about essential human rights.” to think critically about books, went into selecting each book for amazing place to be,” Mr. Smith and helped them through a merger. Not only did he learn these com- movies, theater, politics, you name The Book Table’s catalog — skills said. “If there weren’t already such “We had been supporting it since munity values at Lab, but his criti- it. People choose to purchase books that current students will carry on great bookstores in Hyde Park we- we first opened the store,” Mr. cal thinking skills were developed from us instead of any other source as they pursue their own careers. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 • ARTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 5 13 Reasons. Multiple controversies. STUDENT INPUT Netflix show Suicide resources for prevention and discussion: sprc.org/sites/default/files/ sparks mental migrate/library/AfteraSuicideToolkit- “I think ‘13 forSchools.pdf Reasons Why’ health debate Suicide Prevention Hotline: romanticizes and dramatizes by Talia Goerge-Karron suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ editor-in-chief suicide, with the whole ‘Clay After the release of “13 Reasons rates increased by 12 percent due should’ve loved Why” March 31 on Netflix, con- to media exposure. Hannah’ thing. troversy and debate surrounded A common misconception It wasn’t an ac- the series almost immediately. about the contagion effect is that curate representation of depres- The graphic depiction of suicide suicide spreads quickly, but it sion, as it isn’t resolved as soon as and the mental health portrayal takes a host of other factors for a someone falls in love with you.” of the protagonist raised concerns person to commit suicide, accord- — ariel montague, freshman among health professionals and ing to Dr. Mueller. advocacy organizations. And in re- “Exposure can make suicide a “I read the sponse, some high school students more salient option for youth, but book first, and created their own series of positive we need more data and research so I had a lot of messages about struggles. on this topic,” Dr. Mueller said. netflix thoughts about One concern among experts is If some caution is taken, Dr. THIS IS YOUR TAPE. Clay Jensen played by actor Dylan Minnette it going into the that teenager viewers of “13 Rea- Mueller said that prohibiting teen- watches a tape in front of Hannah Baker’s memorialized locker. Netflix remake. sons Why” will replicate what they agers from watching “13 Reasons While sometimes see on the show. The most serious attempts. According to the Na- Not,” in which 13 students related Why” is not the solution. Instead, it fell short of my concern is “suicide contagion,” tional Alliance for Mental Illness, stories about hardships they had she said discussions should be expectations, which is when someone sees a 90 percent of people who commit faced over the school public ad- encouraged within schools and at like when Hannah did not stick suicide and copies it. After out- suicide have some form of mental dress system and thanked another home. up for herself as much as she did rage from anti-suicide advocacy illness. student who helped them. Dr. Mueller said Netflix didn’t in the book, I really liked it overall groups, Netflix defended the show Dr. Ravi Ramasamy, a fellow in These students decided to iden- create adequate resources to start because it was a portrayal of how in a statement but added trig- child and adolescent psychiatry tify specific classmates that had discussions about suicide. Netflix small things can build up to be a ger warnings to the episodes with at U. of C., said the show did not supported them through their provided a website, 13Reason- big deal.” graphic scenes. sWhy.info, which includes a crisis address Hannah’s mental illness as struggles, Robert Savich, a junior — elena liao, sophomore Dr. Anna Mueller, a professor text line, a PDF about the show the cause of her suicide. at Oxford High School, said in an in the University of Chicago De- “It really could have done a lot interview with the Midway. and suicide, a link to a suicide pre- “I think for partment of Comparative Human to destigmatize mental illness and Robert said he heard the first vention foundation’s website and a some people the Development, explained three raise awareness about the issue of few stories over the loudspeaker suicide hotline. show was benefi- contagion types. Suicide clusters teens who do experience depres- and rushed to the office and told “If you want to start the conver- cial, but for oth- are where a few suicides happen sion or anxiety or other mental ill- the counselors he wanted to tell sation, don’t just put out this pro- ers it just became in the same community during nesses that are risk factors for sui- his story of depression. vocative TV show and then leave another show on a short period of time. Media ex- cide,” Dr. Ramasamy said. “It just “My story was more common us to have our conversation on our Netflix and that posure is when suicides increase speaks about the suicide itself and with my age group, so I wanted own,” Dr. Mueller said. “If you go normalized the after a famous person commits ignores the mental illness part.” to tell my story,” Robert said. “Be- to the website where they say they topics they dis- suicide. The dyadic effect occurs While experts and advocacy cause I told my story the day of list resources, it’s pretty scarce and cuss in the show. I think it brought when someone close to a person groups have criticized the show’s prom, a lot of people ended up unimpressive.” awareness to teen suicide, but the commits suicide. lack of information about how to coming up to me and telling me The show portrays Hannah, way it was portrayed made some According to a study from the get help, students at a Oxford High their stories. My story made them the main character, as having few people also take it as a joke.” 1970s, in the month after Marilyn signs of mental illness, yet mental School in Oakland County, Michi- really want to tell someone, too. — roxanne nesbitt, junior Monroe’s suicide in 1962, suicide illness is a leading factor in suicide gan, launched “13 Reasons Why Mine worked.” Suicide portrayal detrimental to national discussion by Michael Rubin teens dealing with depression or danger need most. imagery will kickstart a national managing editor Analysis who have attempted suicide. In the final episode, Hannah discussion on the issues. Although several viewers have This show has made suicide a vi- Baker confronts her counselor Although it may seem that way classified “13 Reasons Why” as an able option for teens with mental about her suicidal thoughts, at to Katherine Langford, her show opportune way to spread aware- like “Glee,” not a show covering health issues. Showing the emo- which point he condescend- has contributed negatively toward ness about suicide and depres- sensitive topics like suicide. With tional downfall of Hannah Baker ingly invalidated her and told her suicide culture. sion, there has been a sizable out- students taking selfies in front of and her eventual suicide –– which that “if I’m going to help you, I’m With Season 2 scheduled for cry among viewers stemming from a memorialized locker and a stu- was portrayed graphically — may gonna need you to be a little more Netflix in 2018, I hope the produc- the belief that the show has only dent referring to a suicide aware- influence teens in danger of com- specific.” ers and director address suicide worsened the stigma surrounding ness workshop as “depressing,” mitting suicide. Although internet users and through a retroactive perspective. these topics. the allusions to suicide seem arbi- Not only does this show danger- journalists have argued that the If the “13 Reasons Why” franchise Numerous media outlets have trary and desensitized. ously fail to provide resources to graphic representations of suicide continues to grow, they should es- reported that educators and Instead of engaging our genera- depressed teens, but it conveys the in “13 Reasons Why” are detri- tablish a focus on how to prevent school mental health profession- tion in a discussion on treatment message that school counselors mental to viewers, some people, suicide, using the show’s popu- als were warning parents. options for teenage depression, and trusted adults will not provide including Katherine Langford who larity to send positive messages The first episode seemed more “13 Reasons Why” has isolated the understanding that teens in plays Hannah, believe the extreme throughout our generation. New museum encourages love of reading, writing by Sonny Lee what we are. They give us sto- tion and projection to fully im- deputy editor ries we will long remember.” merse visitors in the history and 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Character building starts With that message in mind, the facets of American literature. Floor from a young age. However, the children’s gallery has milestone The fusion successfully comes Hours: Tues.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. world of social media can cause works with analytical text diving together in all of its exhibits, but Thurs.: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.: Closed individuals to lose focus of their into children’s books and their more prominently toward the true selves, and forget where simple, yet profound messages end in the “Mind of a Writer” their character began to take on identity and history. These gallery, where LCD monitors Road’,” a room displaying the shape — with the heroes and works include “Where the Wild display the routines of famous famous scroll and feat of con- characters from the children’s Things Are” by Maurice Sendak writers, including their “fuel,” tinuous typing on a typewriter picture books that were read to and “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. “habits,” “companions” and “fa- by Kerouac that tells his journey them. Written in their mission White. vorite things.” The gallery also across America and Mexico. statement, the American Writ- Next, visitors venture down includes large touch-screen The Museum ends with an ers Museum, which opened a long pathway. Colorful lights monitors for visitors to build exhibit on Chicago writers and May 16 at 180 N. Michigan Ave., and cut-outs fill one wall. A visi- their own stories out of word how they were inspired by the motivates visitors to “discover, tor interacts with the cut-outs, banks, and LCD dialogue gen- city, including how its atmo- or rediscover, a love of reading which pivot to reveal informa- erators that help visitors under- sphere and history have paved and writing.” tion on writing by authors from stand how writers come up with the way for people like Jane Ad- The museum begins with a Martin Luther King Jr. to Tupac dialogue for their works. dams and John Dewey to write Children’s Literature Gallery, Shakur. The other wall displays Like many great works, the and explore topics like “Fighting meant to bring visitors back a timeline featuring 100 impor- museum will constantly revise Discrimination” and “Advocat- to their first encounters with tant authors in American histo- and change. Two temporary ing for Children.” literature, accompanied by a ry, along with interactive panels exhibits that each run until From start to finish the mu- quote from historian Leonard that flip, turn and swivel, reveal- October: “Palm: All Awake in seum encourages visitors to S. Marcus, “Children’s books are ing more information on the au- the Darkness,” a gallery-room look at literature in a new light, midway photo by sonny lee gateways to a lifelong love of thors and their works. turned greenhouse based on the allowing them to rediscover, or AMERICAN VOICES. In the “Nation of literature and art. They give us The museum doesn’t focus works by award winning poetry discover for the first time, a pas- Writers” interactive exhibit, visitors the heroes we need just when just on printed writing. Instead, writer and visionary gardner sion for reading and writing in learn about 100 writers who represent we need them: at the start of exhibits incorporate and cel- W.S. Merwin, and “The Beat the context of American, and the progression of American literature. our quest to discover who and ebrate the uses of digital anima- Journey: Jack Kerouac’s ‘On The specifically, Chicago writers. OPINION • THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 6 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO As the Midway sees it… U-High Tuition a vital aspect of college choice Midway ollege is an ever-loom- Published 10 times during the school year ing presence at U- by journalism and photojournalism stu- High. From freshman dents of University High School, year onward, students University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. center their attention 1362 East 59th Street Cand energy on achieving or main- Chicago, Illinois 60637 taining a high GPA, preparing for Phone 773-702-0591 FAX 773-702-7455 standardized testing and padding Email [email protected] resumes with unique extracurricu- Copyright 2017, Journalism Department, lars. However, many students don’t University High School take the time to discuss and ex- Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois plore another critically important EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*...... Dheven Unni, aspect of college preparation— Talia Goerge-Karron how to fund higher education. It’s important for students to un- DEPUTY EDITORS*...... Natalie Glick, derstand their own financial situ- Sonny Lee ation when it comes to college, so MANAGING EDITOR*...... Michael Rubin they can find and choose a school where they are financially com- NEWS EDITOR*..... Samira Glaeser-Khan fortable. OPINION EDITOR*...... Priyanka Shrijay Although a select few students FEATURES EDITOR...... Jacob Posner at U-High are able to fund college without the assistance of student ARTS EDITOR...... Leah Emanuel loans, scholarships, or a nearly SPORTS EDITOR...... Emma Trone two-decade-old nest egg meticu- CHICAGO LIFE EDITOR...... Sam Fleming lously maintained by parents, the assumption that the majority of artwork by amber huo REPORTERS...... Iván Beck, Labbies are extremely wealthy ers. Often, conversations about can afford to attend. If students un- students and parents, taking out Max Garfinkel, Katerina Lopez, disregards the financial diversity college choices among classmates derstand this before they even take student loans leaves a financial Abby Slimmon, Grace Zhang that may limit the college choices put less financially privileged stu- the time and the effort to apply, burden that can take decades to PHOTO EDITORS...... Sam Fleming, of most students. It is necessary dents in an uncomfortable posi- they can avoid dashed hopes and repay after graduation. Teresa Xie for students to discuss the reali- tion. With increased sensitivity incurring more application and Although it may be painful to PHOTOGRAPHERS ties of financial limitations with based on a student’s own aware- college visit costs, as well as plan to pass over a dream school, choosing ...... Kara Coleman, their parents or guardians, despite ness of their financial realities, explore scholarship options. a school where a student can com- Gabby Conforti, Bailey Garb, tension or awkwardness that may these awkward, privilege-laced ex- Staying informed about their fortably pay and participate fully in Sophie Hinerfeld, Chavon Hussey, ensue. changes would be limited. family’s ability to pay also brings campus life is a more worthwhile Janie Ingrassia, Elena Liao, Lillian Students who are keenly aware When students are aware of about awareness of student debt and responsible choice. Nemeth, Alexis Porter, Emerson Wright, of their personal financial situa- their financial situations, they can and the implications of debt for This editorial represents the Benji Wittenbrink, Alec Wyers tions are more empathetic to the also more effectively set realistic ex- years to come, which has reached opinion of the Midway’s Editorial ARTISTS...... Amber Huo varied financial situations of oth- pectations about schools that they national epidemic levels. For both Board. ADVISERS...... Logan Aimone, editorial Change must be embraced and encouraged Benjamin Jaffe, photography * Members of the Editorial Board include the editors-in-chief, deputy editors, by Dheven Unni still dislike the reforms. Frankly, it’s stance, it’s better that we present The current policies may not be editor-in-chief better for students if our school’s an argument to the administra- perfect, but it rarely interferes with managing editor, news editor and opinion editor. Last Thursday, Principal Stepha- rules are clear and consistently en- tion through the PAC than simply students and it seems to be work- nie Weber announced the creation forced. That’s the only way that we lament that rules are being en- ing. After all, has it really been that of the Principal’s Advisory Com- can have a productive discussion forced. The current administra- difficult to simply present your ID Corrections • Issue 9, May 18, 2017: mittee, where about what the rules should be. tion has defended their rules by at the door? • Page 6: Tomohiro Sawada’s name was student repre- Last year, all of these rules were pointing out that the old admin- This is a better way to react to misspelled. sentatives will be already in place. The only differ- istration created them. Student changes in school policy. When • Page 7: Robert Coats’s name was able to contrib- ence? Students didn’t know about input would force them to defend we exclusively oppose policies misspelled. ute their opinion them and they were selectively these policies as beneficial, not that interfere with us in the short- to Ms. Weber and enforced when teachers wanted simply preexisting. It doesn’t make term, it sends the message that the collaborate on them to be. Policies that aren’t en- sense to hold the new administra- students are simply opposed to reforms. This was forced aren’t policies, they’re free tion entirely accountable for rules change. The message we should be an important de- rein for teachers to only enforce they didn’t create. What we can sending the administration is that Quick Q velopment in al- rules when they feel like it. This hold them accountable for is waiv- we are open to reform, provided What are your plans leviating recent student unrest. year the administration has sent a ing harmful rules and proving the that these new rules are transpar- May featured the latest in a message that the school’s rules will ones they leave are beneficial. ent and our student representa- for the summer? long string of student complaints be enforced in every instance, but It’s also important to acknowl- tives can question them. as our administration clarified they have also given us a way to of- edge the fact that some of these Whether you like the new re- Michael Hellie, junior: rules surrounding May Project fer our opinions. This allows us to clarifications are beneficial. The forms or not, the administration “I’m spending seven and peer leading. The defense of have a conversation about what new security reforms were held has done a good job of enforcing weeks at the these policies was that they were they should be. in contempt, but it seemed stu- rules in a transparent way. It’s up University of simply enforcing rules that had When students have a problem dents didn’t have any better ideas to us to use that as a springboard Michigan for debate been in place, but upset students with May Project policies, for in- on how to make the school safer. for discussing the rules. camp. I’m looking forward to it because it is a great opportunity to expand my Reform is required if journalism is to survive knowledge.”

by Priyanka Shrijay malized. nalism have been undermined by someone who has spent a good Alyssa Russell, sophomore: opinion editor For years people relied on jour- a number of factors. Gossip-cen- amount of time learning about “I am going to be When I think of newspapers, I nalists to hunt down information tered media, the rise of fake news, the gift that cutting-edge journal- doing a theater picture the quintessential paper- and put it into perspective in or- a journalist’s fading line between ism is, this reputation disheartens program at boy biking and throwing The New der to simply relay global and lo- personal corporate duty and duty me. Northwestern. I’m York Times on cal events to the general public. In to the people, and defamation by Fifteen months ago, I joined doing the on-film the front porch- order to not be kept in a bubble, in political figures are all factors that journalism at Lab. Since then I acting one. What I es of American order to fully understand our pol- have chipped away at journalistic have learned about the positive like about film is that households. I itics, economy and world’s major integrity. President Trump, for ex- and important role which journal- you get to perfect it more and it's imagine a 1940s events, in order to stay connected ample, has noted countless times ists play. I am now more knowl- a lot more subtle. On stage, you European square with our global community — we his opinion that journalists make edgeable about First Amendment have to be able to show your in the morning rely on journalism. news up and are the “enemies of rights. I have learned that mulling emotion to the person at the back where civilians Journalism enriches us. It teach- the people.” over current events or pondering of the theater. I really like theater, are eating their es us. It helps us to prevent being In contrast to the intent of jour- thoughts on an opinion column and this summer I decided that I breakfast, hold- boxed in by closed-mindedness nalists as watchdogs, the repu- expands my understanding of wanted to take this step forward.” ing up a newspa- and shielded from harsh realities. tation of journalists is that they other people’s perspectives and per and soaking in the informa- Real investigative journalism pro- are invasive, pesky gnats, and is monumentally beneficial to Ben Cifu, freshman: tion. It was essential in times of vides me with the tools I need to they have been treated as such. my own enrichment and worldly “I’m going on the Argentina mass development or when ma- understand and develop my own On May 24, Republican candi- education. exchange trip. I’m jor, palpable global events were thoughts on actual situations and date Greg Gianforte assaulted By picking up a copy of The looking forward to occurring, for the people to have concepts which carry significance Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs. New York Times instead of scroll- it because it is a trip full knowledge of what was going today. It is the reason I am aware This scorn toward journalists has ing through Facebook feeds and with my friends. on. of existence beyond myself and snowballed from verbal attacks being mindful of the difference Also, it will be a great In a rising age of technology, feel positive and confident in my to physical affronts. As a result of between gossip and hard-hitting chance to improve where news can be found online understanding of and openness politicians blaming journalists for news, we would gain a better un- my Spanish, learn and fake news or dramatized ver- toward that existence. infringing on privacy and shed- derstanding of ourselves, each about another culture, and sions of politics are skyrocketing, Yet journalism faces distrust ding light on their shortcomings, other and our world through make some friends from another distrust and dwindling popularity and scrutiny. this disrespect has grown rapidly. journalism's enchancement of country.” of journalism has become nor- Honesty and hard-hitting jour- As a student journalist and thus intellect. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 • SPORTS AND RECREATION U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 7 Balancing fitness, food and fun by Leah Emanuel arts editor Summer days in Chicago bring warm sun, beautiful weather, and delicious food. But how do you balance your ice cream cones, burgers and pie with staying fit? Here’s our guide to staying balanced so you can enjoy the sun and warmth of the city, while still indulging in the bountiful food that summer supplies. artwork by amber huo

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LeMoyne Ave.) Winery, O’Briens, Lillies Park Grill source: pixabay user greekfood-tamystika, source: publicdomainpictures.net, source: flickr user benny mazur, source: pixabay user greekfood-tamystika, used with permission used with permission used with permission used with permission Team Results BASEBALL, VARSITY Recent Results: IHSA State Champion- Boys volleyball Notable: The varsity team finished the sea- ship May 25-27, placed fifth; IHSA Sectional son with an overall 16-6 record, and a second Championships May 19-20, placed second, plan fails to place standing in the Independent School and doubles team of Sam Fleming/Arjun League. Asokumar placed first by defeating team- Recent Results: IHSA 2A Sectional Cham- mates James Dill/Ajay Chopra. gain support pionship at Wilmington High School May TRACK AND FIELD, BOYS by Emma Trone 27; IHSA 2A Sectional vs winner of Herscher sports editor Regional May 24; IHSA 2A Regional Champi- Notable: Five athletes qualified and onship May 20; Horizon Science Academy at competed at the state meet. Charles Marks Bump, set, spike? IHSA 2A Regional Semi-Final, won 19-1. placed second in the 400m dash with a time Even though boys volleyball was sched- of 49.85 and all-state honors. Ashwin Ag- uled to begin as a club sport this spring, the GIRLS SOCCER, VARSITY garwaal, Nathan Blevins, Harrison Shapiro lack of interest delayed the formation of the team, and there are no Notable: and Abraham Zelchenko competed in the After an eight year drought, the plans to continue trying. team won the Sectional Championship 4x800m relay with a PR of 8:33.65, dropping 17.92 seconds off the Sectional-winning According to senior 2-0 against Aurora Central Catholic. Anna Danny Rubin, who led the Kenig-Ziesler and Rachel Schonbaum each time. They did not make it to finals. Recent Results: IHSA 2A State Champion- effort to create the team, scored a goal and goalie Grace Watson re- interest originally arose corded a shut-out. If the team had won the ship May 25-27, placed 36th; IHSA 2A Sec- tional Championship May 18, placed third, during fall quarter among Super-Sectional game against Immaculate boys basketball players Conception, the team would have advanced Charles Marks placed first in 400m dash, qualifying for state, Ashwin Aggarwaal, Na- who wanted to stay fit to the State Championship tier for the first during the off season. than Blevins, Harrison Shapiro and Abra- Danny time. “We kept losing more Recent Results: IHSA 1A Super-Sectional ham Zelchenko placed first in 4x800m relay, Rubin qualifying for state. people because the se- vs. Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep niors were, like, ‘Oh, we want to leave May 23, lost 0-1; IHSA 1A Sectional Cham- TRACK AND FIELD, GIRLS school, we want to go on May Project,” Dan- pionship May 19, won 2-0; Montini Catho- ny said. “A lot of seniors also wanted to stay Notable: Six athletes qualified for and lic at IHSA 1A Sectional Semi-Final, May 17, in shape for other things like lifting or play- midway photo by sam fleming competed at state. Chavon Hussey compet- won 3-1. ing basketball at Ratner, so we just couldn’t ed in the high jump and long jump events. SERVE IT UP. James Dill practices get the numbers.” BOYS TENNIS, VARSITY Chavon, along with Taylor Thompson, Adria serving while competing at the IHSA Although a few underclassmen also ex- Wilson, and Sophie Hood, competed in the Tennis State Championship. James Notable: After a first-second finish at Sec- pressed interest in joining the team, ulti- 4x400m relay. Elsa Erling and Franzi Wild tionals, doubles teams Sam Fleming/Ar- mately there were not enough students in- and doubles partner Ajay Chopra, and competed in the 3200. Elsa also qualified for jun Asokumar and James Dill/Ajay Chopra terested to meet the 15-person requirement a second doubles pair of Sam Fleming/ the 1600m. advanced to the State tournament. James/ set by Athletic Director David Ribbens. Arjun Asokumar, traveled to Arlington Recent Results: IHSA 2A State Champion- Ajay lost in the fifth round of the consolation Up to 40 students had expressed interest ship May 18-20: Elsa Erling placed 23rd and Heights after placing second and first bracket. Sam/Arjun placed first, the first in the fall, but by the start date of April 15 Franzi Wild placed 25th in the 3200m. respectively at Sectionals May 19-20. time in 90 years for U-High. only four students were committed to play. — compiled by emma trone NEWS • THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 8 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO With vacation one week away, it’s time to plan the days filled with adventures and relaxing. To help, 160 votes were gathered to showcase the best Chicago has to offer for this year’s summer. descriptions by sam fleming, samira glaeser-khan, jacob posner, sonny lee midway photos by emerson wright, teresa xie, sam fleming, sonny lee, sophie hinerfeld

BEST RECREATION SPOT BEST BURGER BEST ICE CREAM BEST COFFEE BEST BARBECUE Promontory Five Guys Ghirardelli’s Starbucks Chicago Q Point

Sun-tanning, swimming, bar- When you walk into Five Guys, On one of those boiling hot No matter where you are in Good service and a cozy atmo- becue — all these activities take you are greeted with walls full of days — when you want to go downtown Chicago, there is a sphere — not what one would place at the popular Hyde Park awards, winning “Best Burger” downtown but can barely move Starbucks a few blocks away. Star- expect at a barbecue joint, yet summer-hub: Promontory Point. from almost every newspaper and — Ghirardelli’s is the perfect bucks is no hidden Chicago se- Chicago Q has both, along with With fire pits lining the water- as soon as you taste their food motivation. The restaurant will cret. The chain is one of the most house-smoked, beautifully pre- front, a whole day can be lost to you understand why. Although also most likely be packed with successful businesses in America pared barbecue. Of all the meat barbecues sprinkled with quick Five Guys may not be known for sweaty, panting tourists — but the and for good reason: It’s nearly options, we recommend the baby swims in the lake or games of Fris- fine dining, it’s nearly impossible frozen treats are well worth the impossible to find a better, more back ribs, which are juicy, well bee in the open field at the center to find a better burger for the wait, especially the Golden Gate convenient cup of coffee, or quick seasoned and tender, practically of the Point. If you’re looking for a price. Five Guys serves traditional Banana Split. If you want to walk bite to eat, in the city. Starbucks falling off the bone and melting in more adventurous swim, take the American food, offering dogs, down Magnificent Mile try out a offers a variety of healthy, and your mouth. A great companion bike path north from Promontory burgers and sandwiches. Their chocolate-dipped cone piled high less healthy, options to start you to the award-winning barbecue, Point past the 51st Street bridge food makes a perfect quick dinner with trademarked Ghirardelli’s morning, or to get a mid-after- the cornbread is also quite good where you can find rocks lining when in a rush, or a fun environ- chocolate. noon pick-up. They have brought — not too dry or mushy and has the water from which avid swim- ment to sit down and eat with back the S’mores Frappuccino just the right level of sweetness. mers can be found diving and friends while chowing down on and Midnight Mint Mocha just to cooling off from the summer heat. their complimentary peanuts. get you in the summer mood. Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Lakefront Trail Shake Shack Jeni’s Ice Cream Medici Fat Willy’s

BEST FOOD TRUCK BEST FESTIVAL BEST MUSEUM BEST TOURIST SPOT BEST DATE SPOT Fat Shallot Lollapalooza Museum of Science Millennium Millennium and Industry Park Park

If you want to try food from source: lollapalooza Regardless of whether you Having a friend over from out Millennium Park offers every- the Fat Shallot food truck, you One of the biggest festivals in dread walking into chemistry class of town and nothing to do? Head thing from vast gardens to venture had better line up fast. Coupling America happens to take place in or if you are a science nerd, The over to Millennium Park, where through, movies to watch under convenience and great taste, their the middle of a beautiful Chicago Museum of Science and Industry visitors can see the iconic Cloud the stars and comfortable seating sandwiches make a perfect lunch. summer. Whether you’re into rap, makes science accessible to all. Gate sculpture, also known as with an incredibly intimate view Recommended items on their rock or EDM, there are plenty of Immerse yourself in the struggles The Bean, by Anish Kapoor. In of the city to enjoy with your sig- menu include Fat Shallot’s grilled artists for you at Lollapalooza. of global warming by taking a addition to the beautiful scenery nificant other. The 2.5-acre Lurie cheese sandwich with fresh, hot Located in Grant Park in the heart walk through the “Extreme Ice” in Millennium Park, the tourist Garden on the southern end of cheese, caramelized onions and of downtown Chicago, Lolla has exhibit, which shows melting hotspot is also home to incredible Millennium Park provides a rich spinach on perfectly toasted become a staple of every Chicago glaciers through time-lapses and works of architecture including scene for all senses, and the per- bread. If you are looking for a summer. Although tickets are a stunning photography. If you’re the BP Pedestrian Bridge, which fect setting for an afternoon with quick side, try their truffle fries. bit pricey, they are well worth it. looking for a lighter topic, pop by spans Columbus Drive, and the someone special. With so much to Due to the popularity of the food This year, Chicago’s own Chance the hatchery to watch baby chicks Jay Pritzker Pavillion, home to the see and do, Millennium Park is the truck, Fat Shallot also set up a the Rapper headlines the four emerge from their eggs while Millennium Park summer music perfect place to spend countless permanent location in the Revival days of party August 3-6, along learning about genetics and DNA. series and film series — both of summer hours discovering, and Food Hall located downtown. with the Killers, Muse and Arcade which are free to attend. rediscovering hidden gems in the Fire. city of Chicago. Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Runner up: Beaver Donuts Taste of Chicago Art Institute of Chicago Navy Pier Promontory Point