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Photos by Rachel Hanessian Principal works towards best From sushi making to human chess, Artsfest February 23 offered more than 100 programs. In photos from left: finals schedule with faculty • Working from a sketch on a white third-floor wall, Sarah Lloyd and other students left a U-High Lifers' symbol as the subject of this year's Artsfest workshop "Mural, Mural on the Wall," a now and the Curriculum Committee and I want By Namrata Patel removed tree near Rockefeller Chapel and the Oriental Institute, which students played on when to make it manageable." Editor-in-Chief they were in nursery school and kindergarten. Sticking to his promise to enforce test • Donated by students and parents, computer equipment was placed inside an arena of tables, then en Principal Matt Horvat visited dates, Mr. Horvat said he e-mailed schedules beaten up and broken apart in the "Smashing Junk" workshop. With a baseball bat, Maya Marcus­ to department chairs, put them in faculty the school last year before starting Sells breaks open a printer as Amalia Roth, Stephanie Stern and Emma Lantos witness the art of members' boxes and posted it in the daily the job, studeots complained to destruction. him about faculty not following the finals bulletin and first floor electronic bulletin. • Marcell Babai mystified the audience in the closing ceremony. Pulling cards out of thin air, schedule. He consequently made responding "Last time we had good compliance and I changing water into grape juice and setting his hand on fire, U-High's resident magician left the talked to the faculty members that didn't really to them a primary goal. ., audience in both disbelief and amazement. Last quarter's schedule required teachers follow the schedule last quarter to ensure to administer tests between three preselected more cooperation," he said. "Sometimes days spread out during the last two weeks faculty and students can forget which days Seventeen make Merit Scholar Finals of the quarter. For this quarter, in response are assigned. Seventeen seniors have been named Finalists in Diamond, Alex Gomez, Andrew Kem, Katharine to faculty critiques, Mr. Horvat established "Students and faculty can come to me if they the National Merit Scholarship program and are Lauderdale, Mara MacMahon, Katherine back-to-back test dates plus a day during the feel someone is not following the schedule and now eligible to win scholarships. The finalists are McIntyre, Beanie Meadow, Hugh Montag, Angel half week and included music; the two week I will talk to them. I hope to make it standard as follows: Pu, Bruce Ratain, Rebecca Resnick, Karthik schedule started Thursday, March 1 and ends after we work the kinks out of it." Peter Bush, Sally Cochrane, Lilla Dent. William Sarma, Bradley Spahn and Andrew Sugaya. tomorrow. Tomorrow is left as a make up day. The finals "We are trying to make it so-all the schedule Mr. Horvat set was as follows: departments have enough time to deal with March 1: Science, History; March 2: Science, the problem of having only four periods History; March 5: Math, Art, Computer Science; a week," Mr. Horvat said. "This time we March 6: English, Foreign Language; March 7: English, Foreign Language; March 8: Music, scheduled back to back days since this was one Math, Art; March 9: Math, Art; March 12: of the concerns brought up by the faculty. English, Foreign Language, Computer Science; "These last couple of weeks are stressful March 13 (today): Science, History. Juniors head for bonding experiences at April retreat By Graham Salinger "The activities we will do depend on what Sick from studying for a Associateeditor happened with the Steering Committee," Rob explained. "We went down to the location math final, Junior Zak Class bonding activities, as in previous in late February to speak to them about the Smith decides to call up years, will provide the focus of Junior direction of our grade and they asked us K&K Pharmacy. Its Retreat, Wednesday-Friday, April 11-13, at questions about the grade's character. There Resurrection Center, a Catholic retreat house will also be time for us to use the basketball great location next to a in far northwestern suburban Woodstock. courts and sports field they have." doctor's office is perfect "Unlike other retreats, Junior Retreat is kind Reflecting on last year's retreat, Senior Leo for Zak who needs to get of an emotional journey," Dean of Students Carlson, then junior class president, said the Larry McFarlane said. "Some people might activities bring the grade together. the right medicine to cure not like it but for others it will be phenomenal. "Most of our time was spent doing group him of his cold so he can It is supposed to bring the class together before activities," Leo said. "Everyone was in a ace his final. So if you entering senior year. group of nine to 10 and we stayed with those Juniors will participate in activities reflecting groups the entire time. Each group does are sick from studying for the grade's personality and, during their free something different, although we did meet an upcoming final call time, can view the rural setting from their as a grade a couple of times. The candle recently renovated rooms' windows, Junior lighting ceremony is the event that everyone K&K Pharmacy today! Photo by Sheena Anand Class President Robert Strickling said. will remember." Service Day moves to Saturday

By Linda Huber teachers are really dedicated to their classes k ~ k PHARMACY Midway reporter and still don't like missed school days. DELIVERSTO YOURDOORSTEP WITH A "We've really focused on getting the Seeking to increase both student and faculty passionate people to sign up; we got 150 participation, Service Corps has rescheduled MYRIADOF MEDICINES TOCHOOSE FROM! people to sign up last year but many didn't the annual Service Day from a Friday to show up. That really hurt us. This year, we Global and National Youth Service Day are focusing on getting faculty and parent Saturday, April 21. support and about 100 students really into Conceived three years ago, Service Day volunteering. It's not just a day to get off has been planned for the last day of Winter school anymore." Quarter, which many students considered K & K Pharmacy Students can sign up for individual sites in a relaxed day for classes. When faculty the cafeteria Tuesday, March 2 7. members began complaining about students Preliminary schedule, according to Service 401 East 61 st Street• (773) 667-4400 missing class that day, the switch was made Coordinator Maureen Gauntner, is as to a Saturday. follows: "Not many teachers schedule tests for the Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m.: Opening Assembly; 11 a.m.: Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. last day and it is generally an open day," Buses leave to take students to serving sites; said Service Corps President N amrata Patel, 3 p.m.: Buses return to school, End of Day senior. "But we understand that a lot of Celebration. Associate editor

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ream. Dare. Do. I wanted to go into journalism. Instead, I wrote about According to Al Neuharth, founder of USA how I wasn't sure if I wanted to go into journalism and D Today and the Freedom Forum , ~at's the about why I wasn't planning on going to journalism defining quality of a "free spirit." It's therefore the school as an undergrad. major criteria used to select the Al Neuharth Free "I may well end up studying journalism later on, but Spirit Scholarship Award winners, one of whom I just think it's more important to get a broader liberal this year is Midway Editor-in-Chief Phil Jacobson, arts education before deciding on any one field. After senior. all, I'm just a kid and I don't feel like I'm ready to The Freedom Forum, which sponsors the award, decide what to with my life." selects a boy and a girl from each state and Washington, Two years ago, former Midway Editor-in-Chief John D.C. Leggitino, currently a sophomore Receiving a $1,000 scholarship, Phil will travel to at the University of Southern Washington, D.C. to accept the award as part of a California, became the first to conference March 17-22. There he will tour NBC win the award. studios and USA Today, interact with distinguished "The trip was by far one of the media leaders and attend a black tie dinner, where two most incredible experiences of National Winners will each get $50,000. my life," John said. "I will never In his application, Phil was required to submit forget staying at the Watergate his high school transcript, several writing samples, Hotel and hearing lectures from two 500-word essays and a recommendation from John King, the CNN White Journalism Teacher Wayne Brasler. House correspondent, and Brian Phil "It was kind of a last minute thing," Phil said. "My Lamb, the founder of C-SPAN. mom wanted me to apply after she found out about it "The best part was when we were invited onto the set online, so I did. I got everything together and barely of 'Meet the Press' and met Tim Russert. He spoke made the application deadline. to us not like we were just a visiting school group but "When I found out I won, I was pretty surprised. like we were fellow journalists. That will remain one The contest required me to write an essay about why of the defining experiences of my life." Photo by Raphi Cuenod 2006 yearbook gets top national rating The mighty Quinn All American, the highest rating for overall excel­ creativity were awarded for Coverage; Concept; Invited to speak bx the Young Socialist club during dou­ lence, has been received from the National Scholas­ Design; and Writing and Editing. ble lunch February 15, former U-High History Teacher tic Press Association for the 2006 U-Highlights. The award-winning yearbook was edited by Jay Quinn Brisben, civil rights activist, discussedhis run "You have the kind of yearbook that we would Priyanka Rupani, 2006 graduate now at Northwest­ expect from a University-affiliated high school, very _ern University; and Senior Louis Baggetto who this for president as a member of the Socialistparty and expe­ journalistic, complete coverage of the year," judges year is serving as CT-Highlightsstudent adviser. The riences teaching at Chicago's public high schools. commented. photo editor was Ria Tobaccowala, 2006 graduate Marks of Distinction for special excellence and now at Harvard University. Clubs join jn dialogue By Gretchen Eng included QSA, Black Students' Association, Midway reporter Asian Students' Association, Jewish Students' All-school assemblies to discuss topics of Association, Latinos Unidos, Service Corps, concern including homophobia, censorship Young Socialists, Amnesty International, and diversity are being considered following Feminist Club and Peer Leading. a February 23 meeting of representatives "I was really impressed with how many from 10 student organizations and Principal people came," Delaney said. "We had a Matt Horvat. representative from pretty much every student The meeting was organized by Queer organization. Mr. Horvat was really engaged, Straight Alliance President Delaney Nichols, and I'm optimistic that we could make this senior. work. "My executive board and I were working "At the meeting, we talked about things very together to hold a meeting with Mr. McFarlane broadly, but we hope to soon have a meeting after the incident at Homecoming and the only for students and formulate some more letter in the Midway," Delaney said. "We concrete suggestions. We plan to meet again didn't get as far as we had hoped on the issue, around the first week after Spring Break with and we sent a letter to all major administrators, the administration and to share what we've asking them to join us. come up with. Whether or not we will meet "Mr. Horvat came during one of our regular regularly after that, my hope is that this meetings and, during our discussion, we organization will become an institution that Photo by Jeremy Handrup thought that we should go broader with this will be utilized as needed." Principal Matt Horvat sits in on the February 23 meeting between represen- and allow more clubs to participate." In Student Council business, the Insider's tatives of 10 different student organizations. The "incident" involved an adult separating Guide, the annual Student Council course two males dancing together who were part of booklet, was not completed as promised. we knew there wouldn't be enough time to "Student Councils from previous years a larger group of people he split up because he According to Student Council President have it published before class registration," have been a pleasure to work with," Mr. thought they were dancing inappropriately. Donavan Mitchem, senior, Student Council Donavan said. "It has been updated and Brasler said. "They were so self-reliant and At the meeting representatives of the student was too busy addressing Friday scheduling we are confident that next year's Student professional. I am hopeful next year's Council organizations discussed the issues they conflicts with a senior skating party, as well Council will have an easier time reupdating can revive the curriculum booklet. It's an thought were most important and ended with as the cancellation of the Freshman Lock-In, and releasing." important service to the school. All next suggestions on how to reach a school wide which has been replaced by a March 10 ski The booklet's adviser, Journalism Teacher year's Council has to do is plan ahead, start audience. They also enjoyed pizza courtesy trip, to finish the project. Wayne Brasler, said he regrets the booklet did on time, follow through and keep in touch of Mr. Horvat. Organizations represented "Even after we got past the distractions, not appear this year. with the printer." C.U. has been planning an ISL talent show, however, other ISL schools have not given Photographers to shoot in Sicily on summer trip definite responses about whether or not they will attend. programs must be applied for by April 30, and natural beauty made it an ideal By Leyla Tartagil "As of now, I can say that it will probably although registration for this year's field study destination. Midway reporter be a U-High event," Katherine said. "But I has already been completed, according to "There's not too much night life," Ms. am going to contact C. Us from other schools Through the streets of Cefalu, a small Director of Auxiliary Programs Ned Reece. Ricketts said. "But we'll make our own again to let them know that we are going costal Mediterranean town, 11 U-Highers Photography Teacher Liese Ricketts, who entertainment. We will eat, and live, through with it, and see if they would like will use their cameras to capture the will chaperon the field study trip with Art really, together as a group. We will go on to take part. culture of northern Sicily during this year's Teacher Brian Wildeman, came up with day trips around the small fishing villages "If they would, we will most likely have a Summer Lab field study. the idea for the Sicily trip during a similar along the coast and try to capture all the judge panel with C.U.s or Student Council Summer Lab is offering programs to field study program in Oaxaca, Mexico last local culture." members representing each school. Right students June 18-July 27. Summer School summer. Sicilian Ernesto Bazan, winner of "We're trying to get to visit medieval now, we haven't worked out many of the courses available during these dates are: the 1997 World Press Photo Competition and ancient ruins. There's so many details, but we are planning tryouts for right A.P. Computer Science, Latin 1, English award, will accompany Ms. Ricketts on the opportunities for great photos." after Spring Break." Skills: Personal Essay, Geometry, Physical Sicily photography trip. Mr. Bazan, who Students will work daily with Mr. Bazan Student Council elections are scheduled for Education and Nutrition, Speed and was also went on the Oaxaca trip, holds to capture local culture and tradition. Their the week of April 23, with a Midway edition Strength Training. photography workshops around the world. photographs will receive professional previewing the candidates appearing Tuesday, Described in a Summer Lab booklet, the For Ms. Ricketts, the island's local culture critique from Mr. Bazan. April 24. 111think that the novicesare hardworking andhave great potential." competitivelyspeaking - Elizabeth Morant, sophomore

A U .N. roller coaster ByB.J.Arun Associateeditor eceivingindividual awards February l-4 at the Palmer House, 30 Model United Nations delegates representedFrance in the U of RC. conference. The conference doesn'tgive team awards. Individual award winners were as follows: BEST DELEGATES- Liz Abello, Julia Solomon-Strauss, Sydney Small, Lucille Benoit, Phil Bohan, Hannah Solomon-Strauss, Amelia Acosta, Andy Hartis, Don Traubert, Dorian Williams HONORABLE MENTIONS-Alma Schrage, Danielle Kutasov, Muneeb Hai, Stephanie Tang, Kali Frampton, Alison Feder, Charlie Fisher, Alexandra Fryer, Christina Verdirame, Jonah Breslau COMMENDATIONS-Vicki Tsay, Alex Freyer, Sarah Posner, Rachel Rosenberg, Kali Frampton, Talia Nasr, Willy Sulliv=, Warren Shepro. After the U of C. conference, delegates headed for Nationals representing the United States March 7-10 at the United Nations inNewYork. Results came after Midway deadline. Earlier, 29 delegates represented France January 25-28 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philidelphia. U-High delegates there were surprised when two of them were accused of using prewritten resolutions, according to Senior Tyne Alexander. "We were arguing points and ideas that had been brought up but when we started proposing resolutions and new ideas, the chair was really taken aback," Tyne told the Midway. "We didn't even find out until the second day but our chair accused us of having prewritten resolutions which are not allowed. We immediately went to Mr. Bell (History Teacher Earl Bell, Model UN. sponsor) and he told us not to worry about anything." After discussing their resolutions with fellow delegates, the two affected delegates, Junior Eva Jaeger and Senior Bradley Spahn said they were Photo by Sheena Anand accused of academic dishonesty after they loosely based their rough draft · Debate Team members Jennifer Glick, Elli Liput, Claire Milsted, Elizabeth Morant and on Kofi Arman's 2007 Secretary Report, Eva said. - "In the report Kofi Annan makes 14 points," Eva explained. "We Alma Schrage work with Debate Assistant Coach Scott Devoid, a U. of C. student, to included those ideas in our operatory clauses after discussing them. organize evidence on National Service. When we turned in our rough draft to our chair, Jeremy Sembel, he mentioned to Brad that our resolution were very close to the report. Brad explained that it was done intentionally and that we had cited it in our With biggest tourney, debaters preambulatory clause. Our chair then defended us against the Secretary General. The next day they called Mr. Bell and we had been accused of plagiarism because our material was too advanced." anticipate coming rebuilding year Eva and Bradley said no punishment followed the accusattion, but they felt it was inaccurate and unfair. The Model UN. president, several members and the adviser declined By Harley Chang the year, I won't say that timidness is not an issue to give the Midway information on awards won at Penn. Associateeditor anymore." After preparing for the season's largest tournament, Improving t.1-ieirweaknesses, th.e CT-Highersworked both second-year j.v.ers and first-year novice debaters on technical aspects of debating, according to headed into the J.V: and Novice State Tournament, Sophomore Elizabeth Morant. State next for Math Team March 8-10, at Homewood High School. Results came "Research is a big part of preparation," Elizabeth By Rohini Tobaccowala after Midway deadline. said. "But right now, we lack the experience and we Associateeditor The Debaters faced about 80 novice and 40 j. v. teams, did practice debates and practiced debate techniques Placing 1st of seven schools with 796 points in the Illinois Council of Teachers according to Debate Team Adviser Anna Blinstein, to try and patch that as best as we could. of Mathematics Regionals, February 24 at North Central College in west Middle School teacher. "This was a big tournament and many of the teams suburban Naperville, the Math Team is preparing for the State competition "All the varsity students will graduate this year," Ms. were very experienced. Our club is still young and Saturday, April 28. Blinstein said. "Therefore, the team should focus on we're a bit weak on confidence. The good news was The team also competed in the North Suburban Math League Thursday, the students who will carry on the tradition and have that we went in prepared." February 1 at Walter Payton College Prep and ended 3rd of 4 schools. a team next year. Debaters not mentioned include: After competing in Regionals at Chicago State University last year, the team "All teams did well in the Evanston Invitational Jennifer Glick, Keira Kennedy, Loren Kole, Elli Liput, was put into a more challenging Regional by the ICTM organization, said Claire Milsted, Alma Schrage, Daniel Simmons­ and I think they did better than average. In terms Math Team member Katherine Lauderdale, senior. of improving for next year, I think we should meet Marengo. Results are as follows: "For the past few years, we've been competing in Regionals at Chicago State more often." University," Katherine explained. "However, this year we were supposed to After helping the novices and j.v.ers prepare for Glenbrook North, Northbrook, November 18-20: Novices won two, lost four, j.v. team won three, lost play Jones College Prep but they were put into a different division earlier on. State, Debate Team President David Orlikoff, senior, three. Kelly Invitational, December 1-2: Varsity =d This left us with no schools to compete against. So, the ICTM organization believes they are ready for the competition. novices won two, lost three. Lane Tech Invitational, put us into a new Regional, which ended up benefiting us because we got to "Both our novices and j.v. members have come J=uary 19-20: Both novice teams won two, lost three, varsity team won three, lost two. Evanston Invitational, compete against other students that had similar strengths as ours." a long way since the beginning of the year," David To prepare for State, U-Highers are solving algebra, geometry and precalculus explained. "Our novices, especially, were too timid. Evanston, February 9-10: Novice teams won two, lost three, and won one, lost four. Maine East Regatta, Park problems on contests from previous years, according to Math Team sponsor However, I think that experience is the simple cure Ridge, February 23-25: Jennifer Glick =d Claire Milsted Jane Canright, math teacher. for that. Although our novices are much more won two, lost four and Loren Kole and Alma Schrage "This year things are looking good for us because the team we lost to last experienced now than they were at the beginning of won three and lost three. year was Walter Payton and they were put into a bigger school division," Ms. Canright said. "With enough practice problems, I think the kids should be able Science team victories to receive first or second place because they all work great together." (continuedfrom front page) and Andrew Sugaya, seniors, placed 2nd at Regionals Slam Jam semifinalists last year, who become qualified for March 3 at Benedictine University in west suburban Nationals, only scored 26 or more. For the students Lisle. The team won 16 medals in competitons In honor of Black who were interested in taking the exam, I gave them a including chemistry lab, circuit lab, genetics and History Month, study packet but only a few students actually prepared ecology. for it." Varsity practiced for Regionals by competing in the Black Stu­ Interested in majoring in biology, Senior Steven the Science Olympiad Invitational, where the team dents' Associa­ Jones took the test. placed 1st, February 3 at Loyola Academy in north tion sponsored "I only prepared for it for about an hour by skimming suburban Wilmette. a slam poetry my A.P. Biology textbook," Steven said. "The test "We went to the Invitational knowing that it was was difficult because there was some material that practice but we were also ready to compete our jam February 9. we hadn't discussed in class and I also took Biology hardest," said third year Science Olympiad participant Sharing his work, last year, so it wasn't fresh in my mind. Going into David McAlpine, junior. Spoken Word the test, I thought I had a good chance of advancing "The Invitational gave us a chance to experience what to the next round but after taking it, I don't think it's the events were going to be like. That was especially Poet Hern, 1990 too realistic." helpful for people who were doing events that they graduate who in With more than 40 members, Science Team consists either haven't done before or were completely new to high school was of two teams, the Worldwide Youth in Science the competition. and Engineering (WYSE), which is preparing for "I think we took the knowledge we gained about both Henry Ofori- Sectionals this Friday at North Central College in west the events and our competition to Regionals. I, along Atta, employs suburban Naperville and the Science Olympiad team. with the people who I worked on events with, worked African Ameri- Photo by Liwen Xu Members from Science Team also took the USABO. after school and during lunch by going through texts WYSE won 1st place at Regionals for the eighth books, taking notes and also taking practice tests." can historical and other facts in his work. After reciting their year, February 8 at Kankakee Community College. Ms. Housinger recently received a Siemens Award, own poetry, Senior Cortni' Brown and other U-Highers an­ The team competes in different written tests including sponsored by the Siemens Foundation, which swered questions posed by Hern about the African American Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English and recognizes students in science and math courses who History course and other topics. BSA members also viewed Computer Science. excel in A.P. programs and teachers who promote A.P. With many team members also taking the USABO, studying and examination. the film "Madea's Family Reunion" February 15. BSA is now the Science team, with Presidents Rebecca Resnick planning an ISL dance tentatively for April 14. 11 • 1like Ike's full name: MalcolmJames Edgerton IV." -Krystal Martinez, junior people

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"I wear a funny hat and they call me funny nam.es/ But I don't complain/ Cuz it enterrains my intelligent brain, Photo by Alya Forster my intelligent brain, my intelligent brain," Chicago's architecture and exotic restaurants most impressed the three French students who Sophomore Ike Edgerton rapped in his left last Saturday after a four week stay as part of the Eliade Exchange Program. They were first line in December 2004. Lydie de Carvalho (upper left),Julie Bonneau (upper right) and Phuong-Anh Pham (center The loud, enunciated and quirky right) and lived with Juniors Katherine Smolarek (bottom left), Alya Forster (not pictured) sophomore, dressed in his hand-me­ and Yuwen Wu (bottom right), respectively. down Brooks Brothers trench coat, self ·made fleece, signature hat and khaki slacks, enjoys rapping, making clothes and painting cityscapes. Entering the Lab Schools his freshman year from the Chicago Waldorf Schools, Ike made himself known to U-Highers with the release of his single "Slightly Uncomfortable" at the end of 2005. "It began one night in my best friend Christopher's basement," Ike explained. "No, actually it was in his car. You know Art by Lau/int Gough maybe it wasn't night. I just had a vision. Ike Edgerton In this vision, I had the urge to pursue rap music. decided to make one. When I saw the "It was also because my best friend is a fabric, I thought, I must have this fabric." good musician and I am a good painter. A painter for Gallery 3 7, a city art We were growing apart and didn't really program mentored by Maggie Daley that Patience has so man rewards have much to talk about so we decided to provides artists with an endless supply experience each other's talents. I started of resources, Ike created artwork that t Auiel~we helieve good th:ing,icome to th e \\ho recording my music using GarageBand was sold to fund the program over the presets and I did not use the looping. summer. wait Wi ch -e the WrttJiseas our symbol cause it "My music was very much influenced by "Last summer I took part in Gallery 3 7," Ill Mitch, a comedic rapper that claims to Ike said. "I was paid to make art that was illustrates our fai in the moral of a o 's fahle of the be from Russia and raps with an accent, sold for about seven times as much as I was Dizzy Rascal because he is awesome paid that summer. A day is wasted without tortoise an the hare: slowand sready-wins t.h-e race." and Bus Driver because he is similarly drawing a picture. With over $16 bllion in as.sets under management, awesome or even more awesome. "I started drawing and painting when I "I rap about different things such as was two or three years old. I've continued Ariel ~ital · ruiagem nt s conserva ve,.disciplined political issues like Darfur. In one of my this hobby until the present time and I even raps, I even pretended to be an Islamic submit to Renaissance from time to time. investment strategy has helped inve:;tors like militant. "Art is useful because you can give it to "I'm pretty good, but I'm not that good. people for their birthdays and they think you achieve long-t.enn goab since 19 .3. all an I definitely don't believe that I will ever it means something and it doesn't cost me riel Investment peciallst today and hring the have a career in rap ever, period, ever in any money." capital letters." Fascinated by urban areas, Ike finds it value of patient investing to your Clad in a turtleneck fleece adorned with difficult to adapt and restrict his artistic warm colors, green sleeves and outlines style for his viewers. no 1 lood Ar 'el Mutual Fund. of people, Ike said he discovered his own "It's hard to please your audience unique style during an art class at his sometimes because most people get bored nr a cum~nt:prnspEctJ.L'\ which tnd.udesthi! m,tt.f~lt previous school. if you don't draw people," he explained. nbjecrivestriskst maru.gemert feJ!S~d'JJ.1Tge.,; and e.~es as "People think I'm irrepressibly strange," "I tried drawing people on the subway but wella,'\ her informa.tirm)call S(Xl.29 -7435. Plea.'>eread he said. "Yes, I'm weird but I'm not they sometimes notice and I don't exactly totally disturbing. I'm corky and I fear, want to show them because sometimes it m£ pn,specrusand considerth.is infmmation core{ully no, I don't fear. I have a revulsion for turns out good but other times it can be bqwe im1e.stmg,©2 71 Arid Disrrihutms,l.L .. shopping, so once I made my own fleece a disaster. in Handwork. "I love drawing cities. It's a deep, deep "Handwork was a class at my old school love for cities, so I continue to paint them. that was two hours long. We learned how It's unexplainable, but there is something ~MTU FUNDS to sew and do other handwork. I decided about all of the people, how fast everything that I did not have enough fleeces, so I is and the dynamic energy." ariehnutualfun s.irom soo...292 ..7435 11After spendinga yearwith Ms.Housinger in A.P.Biology, I knew I hadto spendanother year with heron an independentproject." education -Jacqueline Chaudry, senior

Learners steering their own course Sponsored by English Teacher Darlene • Independent study Mccampbell, Senior Marcell Babai meets with her once a week for his study in writing. opens opportunities "I elected for an independent project that centered on writing because I plan to major in By Kyle Brunke creative writing for college," Marcell explained. Midway reporter "This class will improve my grammar and structure abilities. I've learned how to apply The High School computer lab encloses the steady writing mechanics to my papers with the help sounds of students typing as Senior Andrew Arkin of 'Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer attends the second session of his independent Within' by Natalie Goldberg." project, Computer Science, sponsored by Computer Advised by Art Teacher Anne Catterson, Rebecca Science Teacher Baker Franke. Resnick's independent study centers on the Choosing studies not offered in regular subjects, rendition of animal forms. 28 students are participating in quarterlong "Art has been a key point in my life," Rebecca said. projects approved and evaluated by a teacher. The "I am working on wire sculpture animals. This will assigned project can be worked on in or outside definitely improve my constructing skills. of school. "I'll be able to make my own decisions. It's cool Independent projects allow for more student because I'm essentially my own teacher. This control and responsibility, Andrew believes. project makes me more responsible, without the "Having already taken A.P. Computer Science I supervision of teachers. It's very independent; all felt well-suited for independent projects," Andrew the attention is focused on the one student and there said. "I won't be restrained by the normal rules that are no noisy distractions." usually are in other classes. Game programming and Other independent study participants by subject working with graphics are just some of the things are as follows: I'll do. It's more lenient with a lot less pressure to English: Katherine McIntyre, Delaney Nichols, perform." Jennifer Harris; history: Jennifer Harris, Bradley With his final year at U-High coming to an end, Spahn, Eliot Popko, Zena Hardt, Anne Wildman; Andrew hopes to leave with one last permanent foreign language: Donald Traubert, Molly Schloss, memory of his educational experience. Katherine Zhou, Anne Sawyier, Hannah Roth.field, "I want Computer Science to be memorable," Nick Feder; math: Karthik Sarma, Bradley Sphan, Victoria Thomas; computer science: Andrew Zich, Andrew said. "Years from now, I'll remember how Daniel Wheaton; science: Jeremy Lacocque. Emma I went out with something fun. Graphing abilities Lantos, Jacqueline Chaudhry; photography: Zak Photo by Ramzi Dreessen and computer literacy skills will be very helpful later Feldman; art: Lilla Dent, Victoria Rogers, Mara Computer science courses inspired Senior Andrew Arkin on in job descriptions. Plus, I learned the difference MacMahon, Katherine Lauderdale; technical to pursue independent study in program creation. between the on and off button." theater: Johannes Peter. Honeymoon's over, new principal's still happy that's never been discussed. School Special Assistant Catie Bell, two executive summary February 9, Mr. Horvat • Full platefeeds "We're going to do what we can to not have Middle School teachers and two Middle said he would look at it as soon as he got the an event on Friday. The rule is that we can't School parents, Mr. Horvat said that also time but believed that he wouldn't find much host annual events on Friday. I mean if there having to hire English and math teachers difference since the report was available for his enthusiasm is no option but to have an event on Friday, unfortunately keeps him from more student faculty to read. By Namrata Patel say they've called four venues and none are contact. Editor-in-Chief available on Saturday, then there are just "Hiring fairs are like speed dating; I have 32 "One thing that stuck with me because of the events that are going to have to happen on dates one week with 32 candidates," he joked hiring is that we need to be aware of trying to desk stacked with student registration Friday. as he pointed to the bench. find new faculty that reflect the student body forms. A bench spread with teacher "But we do need to make sure we don't have "It's a lot easier hiring here because Lab has a that we have," he continued. applicant resumes. A center table anyone feel like they've been discriminated good reputation. Many people want to see me, A "I talked to someone at the Chicago Public occupied often by faculty and students. A against. That probably wasn't communicated so I need to sift through many resumes." Blackberry-type cell phone, which contains as well to the students and I take complete Schools that deals with hiring and they are dealing with the same thing. his filled-up hourly schedule, kept in his top blame for that. Thinking diversity shirt pocket at all times. "It's very hard to communicate with students Not yet having read Diversity Consultant "We need to start thinking not only as a high His first year at U-High has proved hectic yet and we need to have a venue to do that. We Prexy Nesbitt's Diversity Report, issued school institution but also as an N through amusing so far, says Principal Matt Horvat. only met four times this year: Opening Day, February 12, after Mr. Magill issued his 12 institution." Security Assembly, MLK Assembly and A good thing Artsfest. I wish we had an assembly period, "A couple of months ago, I ended my just a monthly one for general community honeymoon period," Mr. Horvat said with a purposes." huge grin. "You know, there are those couple of months where everyone leaves you alone to Exploring possibilities get situated. But I think that's a good thing. Hearing a similar suggestion at a February "Whenever you're at a new place, you want 22 student organization meeting arranged by to develop a level of trust with people and Queer Straight Alliance President Delaney I've been trying to be very available. What's Nichols, senior, Mr. Horvat said he now needs great about the student body is that there are to find a place and talk to faculty about the a variety of students and they pursue many possibility. things seriously. "I'm going to talk to the Faculty IV Steering "When I was in high school, I did athletics Committee," he continued. "I want to and school. Here, some students work on the possibly have it on Monday morningjust once Midway, play an instrument, volunteer at a a month. We lack communication. shelter on the weekends and so on. "You can do it electronically but nothing "Also, all the organizations here are very beats face to face time. I am willing and happy active. You know, there are not many that are to hear concerns and areas of improvement just a name but really do things. I'm happy to the school." my son goes here." Currently reviewing feedback from an extensive survey dealing with possible Working with students changes to the daily schedule that the faculty After the discussion about this year's discussed by department, the Scheduling Connections and Prom being scheduled on Committee will also be surveying students, Fridays, Mr. Horvat said he asked to meet according to Mr. Horvat, a Scheduling with Junior Class President Rob Strickling, Committee member. Junior Class Vice President David McAlpine "We really hope they answer honestly and and Dean of Students Larry Mcfarlane to seriously," he continued. "We are looking for ensure next year's Prom did not take place a vehicle to make sure students do and we on a Friday. are working on that. Any scheduling change, "You can't tell me we can't find something on however, would not happen until September a Saturday," Mr. Horvat said. "I'm wondering 2008." Photo by Rachel Hanessian why don't you.have Prom in the middle of the Interviewing Middle School principal week. It's Senior Prom; what are you doing candidates with a committee which includes Principal Matt Horvat being interviewed in his office by Midway Editor-in­ during finals week anyways? I don't know why Lab Schools Director David Magill, High Chief N amrata Patel. "We are very proudof Frank, not only as a contestanton 'Jeopardy!' but as a person. Hisgruff voice brought a realnessto the show." hereand there -Tom Brewer,junior Parents' response

(continuedfrom page 2) makingsteadyprogress to increase socioeconomic rather than a racial one, I believe that both are and racial diversity among faculty and students, correct. In many instances, individuals and as recommended by the Diversity Report. schools do not separate these out when it comes "There is no question that our endowment, to families who may have less money than oth­ which generates scholarship money, needs to grow. ers. However, all aspects of diversity- racial, However, overthepastthreeyears our endowment social, economic, religious, et cetera, go togeth­ program hasgrown 75 percent, so we havegreatly er to make up a family. Often, when it comes to expanded financial aid," he said. race, individuals may have a more difficult time "Obviously the Diversity Report is not something dealing with it and facing those issues." we can accomplish in one week. I think more "Children don't leave Lab because it's than anything the report should prompt all of us 'country clubbish;' it's the little things that to reflectupon our own behavior. make a difference. It's not that it's elitist; it's "Trying to get the school to reflectthe percentage about fulfilling children's wishes. I don't really mix of Chicago or Hyde Park is pretty unrealistic, see the elitist part of it. Sometimes students to tell you the truth. This is the University of have a problem getting along with each other. Chicago Laboratory Schools and our first job Students may make fun of Asians, African is to be a service for University children. I don't Americans, Jews or other minorities. Is that measure people by their financial worth and the elitist? No. It's simply not understanding. concerns of people who don't have wealth versus "I see the school not really looking at students those who do has always been around, in and that are here, African American or not, and not outside the Lab Schools. giving the students what they really want. The "Involvement of both groups is what I care reason why it sticks out with children of color about, and I think that we have to be careful is because the school is mostly white." because without parents of wealth making Photo courtesy ofwwwJeopardy.com Despite the concern of some African American donations to the school, our school would Buzzing in parents, Mr. Magill believes the school hasbeen not be able to do what it does." Having debuted successfully on the Thursday, February 8 telecast of the ''Jeop­ ardy!" teen tournament, Junior Frank Firke, left, continued to the second round 'Connections' draws elegant crowd Wednesday, February 14. Soon after correctly answering a Daily Double question Elegant evening gowns, many of them sequined and favoring dark blues and blacks, for the ladies and daper dark suits for the men dominated fashions at the Parents' Association's about explorer Captain Cook, Frank lost on the Final Jeopardy question of the "Connections" benefit March 3 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. The dinner-dance and second game. "The Final Jeopardy question is the one where you have to write an auction will benefit the school's art and music programs. answer. I made the mistake of not wagering enough on the answer and that caused Soul music, including vintage Motown, got the crowd dancing to the music of Lab Schools me to lose." Frank said he enjoyed the tournament and the practice tournaments favorites Lynne Jordan and the Shivers. The dramatic, domed ballroom, a Chicago land­ which proceeded the tournament. Above Frank buzzes in to answer a question in mark, provided a dimly-lit setting for a buffet of salmon en Croute,Steamship Round of Beef, Portabello mushroom ravioli with Pesto cream, three salads including Shimp Caesar and for a practice tournament before the taping of the first show in January. The second dessert tarts, mousse and creme brulee. show was taped the next day. "You got used to thinking quickly and timing when An estimated 660 people attended, raising an estimated $414,000, according to Executive to press the buzzer," Frank said. "We practiced the morning of the first day and Director of Development and Alumni Relations Sarai Hoffman. "This was the highest at­ after lunch so we would be fresh. It helped me be less nervous and I was like 'Oh tendance we've had in the last couple of years, and as far as I know the most money ever raised. It was a really great community building event." wow,' you see the show on the on T.V. but this is what it's really like." GOt a big appetite and a SmallBudget? Not to worry Tim! University Market offersa great selection of drinks, chips, sandwiches and more at affordableprices in a great location. So head to UniversityMarket today!

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Where do U-Highers learn ethics?

Early World History, you learn about the foundation of according to Junior Homer Shew. civilization and the concepts of eye for an eye and the "When I was into sports and I swam with the school beginning of ethics. Then when I continued to Modern team I remember Mr. Delcampo telling us to stay in the World History, I gained insight into society's current pool for good sportsmanship," Homer said. ethics. Now, I'm taking United States History and I find "I would occasionally finish a little ahead of everyone myself seeing where ethics were forgotten or remembered else but it was the right thing to do, the morally right in the history of our nation." thing to do, and it helped to add on the ethics I had Math and foreign language coursework do not have a already developed for myself." clear connection to ethics Senior Andy Kern says, but Ethics may be taught indirectly around U-High but teachers of those courses offer themselves as role models Mrs. Kovacs feels the school could implement ethics for ethics. workshops if the community expressed a need for them. "I think that you can learn ethics not necessarily from "I believe that the more you look at ethics the more math or foreign language courses but from the teachers," you see that ethics is shaped by the community," she he said. "Mr. Derbes in the way he treats other students continued. and how he handles certain situations that arise make "We have an honor code here at Lab and it is him someone I want to emulate and if I emulate him I'll basically not to take an unfair advantage but be following some of his code of ethics. It really comes sometimes something gets in the way of ethics. down to your interactions with others. I learn and share Usually what gets in the way are self-service ethics with my friends. and gain. Ethics needs to be an ongoing "When I'm hanging out in the Senior Lounge there may conversation here at Lab without a clear cience classes, history classes not be a discussion of ethics but when we discuss what cut end." and U-High clubs may be among the expected places is going on in our lives and what we feel is the right or The school can build upon students' where lessons in ethics can be found but U-Highers wrong decision to make in our lives, we are talking about ethics but ethics begins at home / also develop their ethics through interactions with one ethics." believes Dr. Dona Perry Horn, / another in the Senior Lounge and discussions with math Before Sophomore Talia Nasr heads to her science or mother of Sophomore Madeline . teachers, U-Highers interviewed say. math class she says she gets a chance to learn about ethics Horn. J Among concerns of cheating and stealing at school, through a Peer Leading session. "When it comes to ethics I think students and faculty point out ethics still exist at the Lab "Any club or group that helps you gain an outside view students learn it at home like Schools. Though most·,students' ethics are influenced by of the world like Peer Leading helps to instill a sense of most things that students learn," their family's views they believe some U-High classes, ethics," Talia said. "In my advisory we watched a video Dr. Horn said. "The school clubs and sports build upon their personal code of about public education and it gave me a sense of how environment is where students ethics. unfair things can be. There were kids who had the worst go to. enhance what they have When it comes to defining what ethics are, a shared facilities and were expected to learn and excel like the learned from home. Even idea of morality and responsibility among U-Highers, kids at our school." when students go to school believes College Counselor Patty Kovacs. Club mailboxes sit outside Dean of Students Larry the ethics they develop is "Ethics are found in the wrestling, the struggle between McFarlane's office as he observes that U-High is a learned from one another as what is wrong and what is right," she explained. "I community that shares the basic values of education and well. listened to a couple of stude:g,ts yesterday who were awareness, which help shape the ethics of U-Highers. "People tend to gravitate discussing whether it was right for the main character in "When you can educate people about yourself whether towards people who are 'Beloved' to slay her child or let her live in slavery. You it be about religion or ethnic groups, I think you are like themselves and the can find ethics in every subject matter. You can't avoid helping people to build their ethics," he said. "At Lab ethics they share with one ethical discussions." there is Service Corps which provides help to people in another are ethics from home. When it comes to ethical discussions, Junior Ben a variety of ways and there are clubs like BSA and JSA The Lab Schools certainly Philipson believes history and science classes have helped that choose to make people aware about their culture and enhances the ethics students him develop his personal ethics. religion. have from their homes but "One class that you certainly learn ethics from is "If you think of ethics as an umbrella with the golden it isn't the foundation for Biomedical Ethics," he said. "I learned the basics of rule do unto others as you would do unto yourself, these students' personal ethics." ethics as it applies to biology like euthanasia and assisted clubs are indirectly teaching ethics." suicide and whether those acts are right. But I also found Ethics can be found in more than the classroom and -By Jacqueline Chaudhry myself learning about ethics in my history classes. In school clubs but also in the school's many sports teams Editor-in-Chief

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"You get careless, thief gets lucky." That's what more conscious of their things. is caught, they are clearly subject to disciplin, the headline of a front page story in the Midway "I don't think anyone at Lab needs to take anyone action. When something is stolen, the pen claimed November 21, 1967. Forty years later, else's stuff. There are definitely different ends of the should immediately report it to the U. of C. Pol seemingly nothing has changed. socioeconomic status here but I don't think there's Department. We want everyone to feel as if they This year, after several thefts around the school anyone at Lab that has so little that they need to steal. in a community, but it is a problem that we have 2 including iPods from the Senior Lounge and And I don't think it's just the students that don't have still are dealing with. Do we have thieves at L, calculators, and money from backpacks left out in the enough. I think it has to do a lot with morality." Yes. Why? I really couldn't tell you." halls, administrators are encouraging U-Highers not to Acknowledging that U-Highers have been stolen from One sophomore boy said he has stolen repeate leave bags and valuables unattended in the High School continuously around the school, Mr. McFarlane feels the from the boys' lockerroom in Sunny Gym. lobby and gymnasiums. school has no other action to further prevent the theft believes that he wouldn't be tempted to steal if It's not only thieves around school that distresses around the school. Highers didn't leave their belongings out to be stol administrators. It's the carelessness that U-Highers "I really don't know what more the High School can The Midway withheld some names to protect have for their own belongings, Dean of Students Larry do about it except for more assemblies on morality and identities of the sources. McFarlane believes. a couple cute messages in the Bulletin," he continued. "The first time I stole, I was in the lockerroom 2 "Students need to be more responsible about their "I really think it has to come from the parents. This isn't someone had left their pants out on the ground," valuables," Mr. McFarlane explained. "I see stuff left a faith-based school, so there isn't really an honor code. said. "Their stuff was just lying out on the floot on the floor and it's really the students' responsibility. If What some people think is appropriate behavior, others be stolen. If something is just lying out in front they are too lazy to lock up their belongings, it's usually don't. I think it comes a lot from the values and morals me like that, sitting there in plain view, it's tempt an open invitation for something to get stolen. That that are instilled at home. to take it. I took the wallet out of the pants' pod doesn't exonerate the thief, but I think the majority of "We don't really know what else to do to prevent it, but People don't tend to keep large sums of m01 things that are taken could be avoided if students were we do take everything as a case by case basis. If someone in their wallets at school, so I didn't steal a la I I

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think and care seriously about my faith. I have been at this this at been have I faith. my about seriously care and think at school related to diversity, whether with respect to to religion, respect diversity, to with at school related whether

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or distract them from confronting the real dangers. Calling Calling dangers. real the confronting from them distract or

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school almost 40 years and have not found anti-Semitism a a anti-Semitism found not have and years 40 almost school

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of cheating of cheating while taking a test in Science the Office conference

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distributed and then presented by Mr. Magill and and by Mr. Magill presented then and distributed

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vacation and visit my family in Thailand and China and Thailand in family my visit and vacation

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away, I would rather enjoy my Spring Break with friends. I would rather go on on go rather would I friends. with Break Spring my enjoy rather would I away,

help prepare me for what is going to be coming up in my junior and senior years. years. senior and my junior in up coming be to is going what for me prepare help

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environment! environment!

really heard back from colleges yet and I desperately need a break from the school school the from a break need desperately I colleges and yet from back heard really

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with lower grades as a result of having to retake the test on on test the retake to having of result a as grades lower with

squad and skip the cheating. cheating. the skip and squad

team disqualified. Maybe it's time to consider the rest of the the of rest the consider to time it's Maybe disqualified. team

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school with high standards does not cause a person to cheat. cheat. to a person cause not does standards high with school

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"I think one great thing about electronic music is that you have a lot more control than with other music," he continued. "In a rock band you can mess with an amplifier, but you are still ultimately dealing with a guitar. With computer produced music, if you're good at it and you think of a sound you can probably create it." Going downtown Other U-Highers prefer recording vocals. Senior Simon Bean has helped record a re­ cent rock E.P., "From Far Away and Across the World," for Bury Me At :rvfakoutCreek, Photo by Sheena Anand the band he sings with. Working at the Electronic Music Studio in Belfield music tower, Junior Zak Smith crafts a beat with the keyboard. "I got involved in composing about one or Zak, who runs a record label, D.O.P. Entertainment, is also an Electronic Music Studio student. two years ago," he said. "I had been playing guitar as a hobby and I met up with the guys who would later be in the band, and we just Composer-performers produce C.D.s too kinda started playing music together. That's U-High. Although recording music has tra­ Inspired by his eight-track tape recorder, more or less how it started." By Jeffrey Bishku-Aykul ditionally proven expensive because of stu­ a Christmas present, Zak recorded his first For Simon and his fellow bandmates, Drum­ Associate editor dio costs or hard-to-access equipment, more songs in 7th grade. mer Cooper Link, Guitarist Doug Yamate and Bassist Charlie Springer, writing music "There's really nothing 've found that young musicians can now record their own "I'd beat-box and then rap over th_at," he equalsy how ou feel after a few hours songs using digital audio workstations such said. "Later, I started messing around with and performing is a major part of life which of work in a studio,'' Junior Zak as Apple GarageBand or Sony Acid Pro. Acid Pro. I would download instrumentals requires hours of effort. Smith said. "There's just nothing like shar­ While some U-Highers record at home, oth­ and rap over those. "The band is a pretty big commitment," Si­ ing a finished product." ers record in professional studios or even "As far as I can remember my mom always mon said. "We play an average of about two Zak is one of several recording artists at have their own record labels. had me sit around and listen to the Blues. or three shows a week. There are days when Little Richard's 'Tutti Frutti' was my favorite I get up at 8, leave the house at 10 and I don't song. I also used to walk around with those come home until l or 2 the next day. baby toy microphones." "Cooper writes lyrics most of time as well Last year, Zak recorded at the home studio as a drum beat. I write the vocal patterns to Sut11t11erlovit1". .. of Ben Gershman, '06 graduate, and with the words, because I'm the only one singing Ben's group, the Wiggidies Crew. He has right now. Then, Charlie Springer will write gone on this year to create and fund his own a bass part. Doug Yamate writes the guitar record label. parts." "This year I started a record label, D.O.P.E., Having also recorded ~t Ben Gershman's a.k.a. D.O.P. Entertainment," he explained. home studio on the No$ Side and with an­ "As a radio host for 89.3 WK.KC, I met a lot other Chicago based band, Walrus, Bury Me of artists, so I was able to use my connec­ At Makeout Creek recorded their E.P. last tions and start a label. year at Sentient Studios downtown. It was "I use my own money out of my pocket. their first experience working in a profes­ The studio where I record gives a discount, sional studio. but I pay for recording, disc duplication and "It cost us about a thousand dollars to re­ my artists get a cut." cord and two thousand to press and release the album," Simon said. "We had to bor­ Digs digital row a lot of money and we pooled a lot of Senior Will Diamond, who has composed money at shows. It took six to eight weeks several pieces since Middle School, writes to record. music inspired by both classical and elec­ "We have an album out now that includes tronic styles. more or less the current lineup playing. We "When I was very little, my parents forced sell it online and we have a small record deal me to take piano lessons," Will said. "How­ promoting us. Mono Records is a label that Photo ever, I hated it. My parents decided they is supporting us in exchange for putting their by weren't going to force me to take lessons. name on our albums. We also sell C.D.s at Sydney "Later, in 4th grade, I attended a symphony the shows that we play for around seven Marcus concert where they played Bach and I came bucks."

Junior couple Sage Mahoney and Christian Steinbarth enjoy a Wiener's Circle classic order of char dogs and fries . ...all year lorag at The Wiener's Circle 2622 North Clark Street Photo by Yoolim Kim ( 773) 4 77-7 444 Will Diamond 111liked the BleedingHeart Bakery a lot. Thepeople were cool and the food was surprisinglygood." citylife -Liwen Xu, junior

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By Julie Carlson We've been here for 15 years City Life editor and we've helped develop the area. I'm happy that lluminated by light shining through we're here. When we first glass doors, rows of pastries shine on opened, my goals were to Igold platters. Customers of all ages create the perfect hands-on examine gifts or chat as they wait to order job for myself and to make sugar cookies, tarts and mousses at popu­ a learning environment for lar Bittersweet Bakery in south Lake View. people who were interested Remaining crowded despite competition in pastries. Also, I wanted to from new bakeries, classic stores including make good quality pastries Bittersweet retain their popularity through available to everyone." their unique atmospheres and food. Often visiting Bittersweet These qualities, paired with eclectic loca­ with his mom, Senior Nick tions and customers, popularized Chicago Feder adores its fresh, home­ bakeries and made them famous across the made treats. country. "My favorite thing about Sophomore Emily Searles and Freshman Bittersweet is the chocolate Surrounded by delectable organic sweets at the Bleeding Heart Bakery in Ukrainian Michael-Ann Angone visited three of these chip cookies," Nick said. Village, Michael-Ann Angone points out her favorite delicacies to Emily Searles. renowned shops on a recent Sunday after­ "They're not like normal noon. cookies that you'd get out "I really liked the Bleeding Heart," Emily preservative-free loafs waft onto the side­ Located just west of Halsted near the Bel­ of a package; they're really crunchy and per­ said. "One of the girls working there was walk and tempt shoppers from near~y chic mont Red, Purple and Brown lines L stop, fect. I also like it because they're so friendly. wearing a shirt that said, 'Never mind the clothing boutiques. Inside, the decor seems Bittersweet, 1114 West Belmont Avenue, of­ There's so much to look at when you go preservatives, here's the Bleeding Heart Bak­ earthy, with specials written on wood pan­ fers traditional favorites such as chocolate there, but nobody gets in your way. They just ery.' It's a play off of a Sex Pistols' album, eled chalkboards and wicker baskets display­ souflle cakes and apple bistro tarts in chic let you enjoy the amazingness." which I thought was awesome. ing novelty products such as dog treats. surroundings. Hardly traditional, everything at the Bleed­ "The food was really delicious, too. It tasted Frequenting Bread.smith despite living in The store itself looks ~e a doll house, with ing Heart Bakery, 2018 West Chicago Av­ the same as something that is nonorganic or the South Loop, Michael-Ann's father Bob patrons enjoying gourmet lunches at delicate enue, exudes originality, from the neon walls not vegan." Angone believes the quality is worth the marble tables and colorful sweets displayed to the employees' equally neon hair. Also serving organic products since its trip. like jewelry inside a large glass case. Opened by Michelle Garcia in 2005, Bleed­ opening in 1995, chain bakery Bread.smith's "There's such unbelievable variety at Bread­ Opened in 1992, Bittersweet's cheery at­ ing Heart sells classics including cake, crois­ Lincoln Park store, 1710 North Wells Av­ smith," Mr. Angone said. "The main attrac­ mosphere and high quality food make it no­ sants and biscotti with its own twist, using enue, maintains popularity with its rotating tion is that you can get any kind of bread table, according to owner Judy Contino, one only organic and, in some cases, vegan ingre­ menu of fresh bread. and their products are so fresh. They serve of Chicago's premier pastry chefs. dients. Although relatively new, the bakery Baked in the store, fragrances from the everything." "When you're walking in the door, the at­ has already earned prestigious honors and mosphere is bright and inviting," _Mrs.Con­ built a loyal customer base for its distinctive tino explained. "And the pastries are consis­ atmosphere. tently excellent, which is the hardest thing to Friendly servers with tattoos add to the do in business. store's individual punk rock vibe, according "Bittersweet was a pioneer on Belmont. to Emily.

• At Breadsmith (photos from top left) Michael-Ann Angone and Emily Searles browse the wide selection of organic offerings. • Relaxing inside the Bleeding Heart Bakery, Michael sips apple ci~er. • Before deciding to order raspberry tart and espresso ganache, Emily and Michael survey the many delicious choices inside Bittersweet. • Emily and Michael gaze ~hotos 6u /!l/1\Jen I)(u. into cases of cookies at the ~ ·1 Bleeding Heart Bakery. "Itwas a seasonriddled with hardship, butwe remainedresilient through a sports timeof absolutedesolation." -Derek Chiampas, junior Sizing up U-High's winter sports season II It's not just talent and skill, it's the hunt and the kill

IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS good We changed the flow of our game. We tried recruiting and deep pockets don't always out Tim as point guard and gave guys off the determine the winner. Some baseball fans say bench an opportunity to gain experience. If the New York Yankees' success can only be anything, it prepared us for next year. Our attributed to their monstrous payroll. Yet the season was one obstacle after the next, but past six years have proven this theory untrue. now we know we can make the adjustments Instead, underdog teams such as the Chicago when we need to. White Sox, Florida Marlins and St. Louis "One factor even before the injuries was the Cardinals have come out on top. low numbers of our team. We had 10 guys, Against unpromising odds, Maroon athletes which is already small and out of that two maintained desire and a winning attitude this were freshmen and two were sophomores. winter. "So our team was really young. Also, it's Ending its Independent becoming harder to compete on the same level School League season 5-7, as teams like Lake Forest Academy that are the boys' basketball team stepping up their game and recruiting players. took 4th in Conference So to suffer that many injuries to that many behind Parker. The of our starters was devastating to our season. Maroons began an unlucky It was just bad luck, really bad luck." streak of injuries when While injuries inevitably make winning Forward Peter Hepplewhite, more difficult, they should not take away cocaptain with fellow senior a team's drive. Some of Michael Jordan's Phil Jacobson and Junior biggest career games came when he had Sports Dan Hornung, sprained his the flu. While it is umealistic to compare Photo by Ramzi Dreessen. Dana ankle in early January. fractured ankles to flus and high schoolers to Carefully avoiding contact with an Elgin defender, Junior Dan Hornung Alfassa A fewgames later, Guard Michael Jordan, the point is that in the end, Zeke Upshaw,s ophomore, it all comes down to desire. For a flu stricken soars to the basket February 17 in Upper Kovler. The Maroons went on to and then Dan fractured their ankles. Next, Jordan to rack up an astonishing 38 points defeat the Hilltoppers 46-36. Forward Derek Chiampas, junior, and in Game 5 against Utah in the 1997 Finals, I Guard Tim Parsons, sophomore, suffered have no doubt that he had the drive. concussions. For the girls' varsity basketball team, luck the j.v. and varsity benches, more than half have found myself reevaluating my definitions Nevertheless, after rotating positions and wasn't a deciding factor. Instead, the Maroons the team would play a game before the of winning and losing. As the starting pitcher altering their mentality, the Maroons made pooled their talent to form a cohesive unit varsity games. Even though it was tiring, it for my Middle School varsity softball team adjustments that will serve them well next year, with a winning attitude. also warmed us up and got us ready to go at the Anshe Emet Day School, I never once believes two-year varsity player Derek. "I think a large part of our success this year for the varsity games. We would always try walked onto the field doubting my own "It was as if someone put a curse on our had to do with determination," said Junior and score a lot of points no matter what. Our ability or my team's. For that reason, I never team," Derek said. "All the injuries put a Lucy O'Keefe, cocaptain with Sophomore coach would tell us regardless of what kind of walked off the field feeling like I hadn't won huge strain on us, but we kept our heads in it. Alexis Jenkins. "Since we had to combine game it was, we should always try and score something. That something may not have as many points as we could." been a trophy or undefeated record, but for Despite their commendable 18-10 overall me, that wasn't how I defined winning. record, the lady basketballers finished behind After watching the Maroons battle injuries Mossoges by ISL rival Latin for the ninth consecutive year. and low numbers, I believe my definition But let's not forget the team's accomplishments carries onto U-High sports. Winning certainly throughout the season. Like the Bears showed requires skill on some level, but beyond this it last month, losing a championship should not requires dedication and heart. Michael Jordan Kylo Mo..-4tensen. undermine the season that came before. once said, "Talent wins games, but teamwork "The biggest disappointment was losing the and intelligence win championships." 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