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1362 EAST 59TH STREET,U-High CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 MAY Midway12, 2016 VOLUME 92, NUMBER 9 Library will be unavailable for finals week

ously served as Lounge will serve the library of the “ So you can imagine, we’re University’s De- going to have to move as a study space partment of Edu- 40,000 books, and we have cation, and more until end of year recently as of- to keep them in order, fices for language which is a challenge.” by Micaiah Buchheim-Jurisson teachers and oth- — Susan Augustine, librarian editor-in-chief ers. Under the Susan The library is closing early for its new room iden- Augustine relocation to Judd Hall. tification system, placed at the front of Rowley, so To accommodate the move, Row- “C” denotes “cen- students can take them home. ley will close earlier than usual this tral,” and will be the high school After school ends in June, a year — May 26. All books are due building’s code. wrecking crew will come to begin back on May 20. “So you can imagine, we’re go- renovation of Rowley. In the meantime, the senior ing to have to move 40,000 books, The space currently occupied by lounge will also close on May 20 and we have to keep them in or- the high school collection will be re- and reopen on May 26 as quiet der, which is a challenge,” librar- furbished, and then converted into study and printing space where ian Susan Augustine said. “We also the middle school library, retaining laptops can be checked out. The have to move all the AV stuff, all the the name Rowley. The learning and Kenwood Kafé will also be available shelves have to be taken out, all the counseling department will move as a work space during non-lunch personal stuff, archives in the back, into the space currently occupied times. yearbooks, back issues of maga- by the middle school library. The day after the library closes, zines, supplies, all the behind-the- “We’ve been told the high school the librarians and a moving crew scenes stuff that you don’t neces- library will be done with renova- will begin to move materials. sarily know the library uses.” tions in August,” Ms. Augustine During the coming months, the As part of this, Ms. Augustine and said, “so Ms. Volk and I are trying midway photo by alexis porter high school library’s collection will Shirley Volk are also working get rid to reserve some of our summer to CULLING BOOKS. Librarian Shirley Volk sorts and catego- move to the largest room on the of books no longer needed. A cart come in and work with the movers rizes books in preparation to move them to Judd Hall. second floor of Judd, which previ- with some of these books has been to get things back in their place.” Make America green again Lipman elected to all-school; ’18, ’19 presidents re-elected

by Alex Harron managing editor Student Council election results The guy with the money got the gavel. Junior Jonathan Lipman, formerly All-School All-School Officers treasurer was elected All-School president. Jonathan Lipman, president “I’m honored, humbled, and hopeful for a pro- Alex Azar, vice president ductive year of improving the life Xander Tyska, secretary of a Lab student,” Jonathan said. Results from the April 29 elec- Mathew Ferraro, treasurer tion were posted on Student Katherine Zhang, Cultural Union president Council’s website and the U- Pascale Boonstra, Cultural Union vice president High Midway’s Facebook page later that day. Students also vot- Senior Class (2017) Officers ed on and passed Student Coun- Alec Kaplan, President cil’s proposed constitution that Benji Wittenbrink, Vice President they’ve been working on all year. Jonathan Ilana Emanuel, Cultural Union representative In his candidate statement, Lipman Imogen Foster, Cultural Union representative Jonathan spoke about his plans to move Student Council to an events, services and advocacy Junior Class (2018) Officers model. Elizabeth Van Ha, President “So events are things like Rachel Schonbaum, Vice President dances, grade events, Labstock, Florence Almeda, Cultural Union representative and I think we have a lot of places Megan Moran, Cultural Union representative we can improve on things there,” Jonathan said. “I want to move to Sophomore Class (2019) Officers a services approach. Services are Shiva Menta, president things like the course review. Me, Alex Fabrice, Fikayo, Ciara and Otto Azar Emma Trone, vice president have been really pushing the Aly Latherow, Cultural Union representative course review.” Elena Liao, Cultural Union representative Advocacy is also very important to Jonathan. midway photo by samuel fleming “In the wake of the threatened shooting, I I’M A BE-LEAF-ER. Sophomore Victoria Gin moves a cut-down thought it was so ridiculous that the administra- many committees. I know that he not only has the tree trunk into a bonfire at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve on the tion could not communicate with all students by best intentions and has many new, creative solu- morning of April 23. As part of the Earth Day celebration, Green email,” Jonathan said. “So I talked to Ms. Appleby, tions, but he has the ability to make those changes Team organized the Saturday morning outing of about a dozen Ms. Campos and Ms. Braendel. And, now, the ad- a reality. He’s shown that over and over again.” ministration is actually sending things.” participants to the preserve located in Riverdale, Illinois. Partici- Female students hold all the positions in Cul- Jonathan took over position as All-School Presi- pants in the trip spent half a day cutting down and burning a va- tural Union. dent on May 2. “I think it’s very interesting that all the CU can- riety of invasive trees in order to make a clearing for native plant “I symbolically handed over a gavel,” senior Fab- didates were female, but I don’t think it’s indicative species to regrow in their former places. The trip also included a rice Guyot-Sionnest, 2015-16 All-School President, of any larger trend,” Fabrice said. “In all honesty, bird-watching experience. said. “I think Jonathan is going to do a fantastic the class representatives have very similar respon- job. I’ve worked with him so much this year on so sibilities.” inside

4 • ARTS . 6-7 • CENTERSPREAD 10 • SPORTS Through sculpting Stephanie Weber begins Jonathan Kutasov finds figures and faces with as principal on July 1. success through exerting clay, plaster and wood, Members of the U-High the same passion and senior Rosie Weaver community offer her intensity on the tennis finds her passion for their ideas and opinions court as he does in creativity, imagination on how the school can math competitions and and freedom. improve. independent math study. NEWS • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 2 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO New library will house ‘free expression space’ by Willis Weinstein Ellie Roussos, senior, had her art she views it as a good way to re- they want and still get our agenda assistant editor confined to classrooms in the past strict the consumption of explicit passed. At the end of the day we do “ It’s just about making You can find U-High’s freedom due to its content. She said she is art to mature eyes. To Ms. Campos, have to come to some sort of com- sure that we have the right of expression policy in a proposed happy with the creation of a space the room offers choices. promise, and to be quite honest systems in place to ensure room of the new high school li- for art with mature themes, but “It’s not restricted,” Ms. Campos with you, this compromise is bet- brary once it opens in Judd Hall in sees ideological inconsistencies said. “It’s just about making sure ter than having nothing.” we’re taking care of the September. surrounding the room’s creation. that we have the right systems in Jonathan also feels that revising youngest members of the The room, called a “free ex- “We’re teaching sex-ed in fifth place to ensure we’re taking care the student handbook is necessary community.” pression space,” has been part of grade and they get that ‘Perfectly of the youngest members of the to guarantee adequate rights of — Ana Campos, dean of students freedom of expression dialogue Normal’ book that has literally community.” expression for members of the U- between Student Council and drawings of the variety of naked Junior Jonathan Lipman, 2016- High community. The handbook’s mittee drafted a working protocol administration. The discussion bodies you could encounter,” Ellie 17 Student Council president, said current Freedom of Expression to deal with mature visual media. began following the removal of a said. “If it’s ‘Perfectly Normal,’ then he feels the space is a good short- statement uses the University of Students are to display media poster for the volleyball team in let’s commit to that. They can see run compromise between student Chicago’s policy, which is modified deemed inappropriate for com- October, for its display of papier it in a classroom setting, but they and administrative views. “...to fit Lab’s special educational mon spaces in a classroom, with mache breasts. As it stands, the can’t walk outside and see this pre- “This discussion isn’t over,” Jon- environment and to take into ac- the teacher’s permission. Students zone will be a clearly marked study sentation of a body.” athan said. “This is sort of us com- count the ages and developmental upset by this content may raise room where explicit student art Dean of Students Ana Campos ing up with a creative solution for phases of other students.” their concern with the teacher and will be on display. also supports the space, and said now on how we can respect what On May 9, the handbook com- dean of students, if necessary. MUN finds Science team reaches new competitions by Sarah Pan ested in science Other teams, like Envirothon, This year’s captains hope the success news editor team this year,” performed better than ever before. team will continue to do this well Recent results: WYSE - 2nd at ISO captain and “For the Envirothon team, this next year. regionals (March 17); 2nd at state senior Tiffany year has been very different from “We are hoping that the team in recruits (April 11) Suwatthee said, other years because we have never will continue the momentum we by Sarah Pan JETS - JV placed 3rd at state, all “expanding our made it this far in the contest,” made this year and win the region- news editor 3 teams qualified for nationals team a lot with Envirothon captain and senior Jo- al contests in the future,” Joanna Recent results: Northwestern (March 18) freshmen and anna Cohen said. “We have never said. University MUN, April 14-17, Best Envirothon - varsity placed 1st sophomores, been to the state contest and are Recruitment plays a crucial role Tiffany Large Delegation Award (First overall and JV placed 8th overall something we excited to learn about how the in that continued success. Suwatthee Place Overall) and 2nd in Cook county at region- were lacking be- next step of the contest works. ” “It seemed like this year espe- 2016-17 Board: Rising seniors als (April 7); 2nd at state in Monti- fore.” Next year, new leadership will cially it was hard and confusing Alexander Azar, Gabby Conforti, cello (April 27-28) Smaller teams grew in member- carry the team in it’s success. for new members to jump into Genevieve Liu, Jacob Mazzarella Upcoming competitions: JETS ship. “I’m counting on the sopho- the team,” ISO captain and junior (all seniors are also Secretary Gen- nationals (June 23 - July 2) “We also got more interest in our mores and juniors,” Tiffany said, Emma Mueller said, “so recruit- erals) and juniors Michael Rubin, Science team drew in a lot of other competitions,” Tiffany said, “because a lot of them are really ment is definitely one of our goals Harrison Shapiro and Teresa Xie. new members this season. “JETS and Envirothon, which are strong and most definitely could for next year. We want to make it “This year we recruited the larg- “We got a lot more people inter- our smaller competitions.” help carry the team next year.” less scary to get involved.” est and deepest class of freshmen I can remember,” senior and MUN Academic teams finish their seasons strong co-captain An- drew Chizewer ent tournaments this year, which I freshmen and sophomores join tition, and placed third in this new said. “Previously, Debate team unsure think people enjoyed, so I want to the team this year, but it would be division,” junior Malika Ramani our team has of next year’s coach make sure we do that again.” great to have an even bigger group, said. “This was a big step for us as a been consistent- — talia goerge-karron Recent results: During April and just more overall interest in group. We were first at Regional for ly ranked top five Andrew 30-May 2, Alina Cui and Reed the team. Also, we want to create ICTM, Second in North Suburban in the nation, but Chizewer Rosenbacher competed in the a well-rounded team. The past Math League.” in order to be the — zoe goldberger Tournament of Champions at the Scholastic Bowl rebuilds couple years, we’ve had one or two best MUN team in the country, you University of Kentucky. really strong players, but it’s ideal need to bring a large delegation to team; poised for success First and second National to have four or five stable, strong every conference, and this year we Recent results: ATROPHY on Championships at Woodward players.” Certamen overcomes made that transition.” April 16, a pre-nationals tourna- — talia goerge-karron Academy (for freshmen and The growth of new members ment where team composed of member shortages sophomores) on March 18-20: In has been a highlight for the team. seniors Lauren Onel, Robert Ba- “There has been a lack of mem- the second year division, Michael “I can say personally, just see- con, sophomore David Pan, and bers, especially in the Novice level Hellie and Alex Blocker went 6-1 in Cooperation drives ing our freshman and even sopho- freshman Derek de Jong got 7th team,” junior Hazel Martello said prelims and were top seed, finish- mores grow has out of 14 and Lauren was 6th in- math team’s triumphs about Certamen, a competition ing as quarterfinalists. Additional- been amaz- dividually. In IHSA state, the team Recent results: Illinois Council with a quiz bowl format consist- “In order ly, Michael was ninth speaker and ing,” Director won regional of Teachers of Mathematics State, ing of information from Latin lan- Alex was 11th speaker. Dheven to be the of Novice Af- and placed 3rd May 7, third overall guage, Greek/Roman mythology, Unni and Henry Cassel went 2-4 best MUN fairs and junior in sectionals. At “The math team has made a lot Latin Literature or Roman history. in preliminaries. In the first-year Genevieve Liu NAQT State, the of progress this year,” sophomore “Some freshmen initially ex- team in the division, Elena Liao and Roshni said. “I think team placed 7th Matt Atassi said. “We have come pressed interest but had to leave country, Padhi went 3-3. one highlight and their B team together as a due to time conflicts,” she said. The team is unsure about their you need to was the incred- was 39th. Senior group to help “On the bright side, we’ve started coach for the next season, but bring a large ible amount of Lauren Onel each other in ar- lunchtime practices in addition to members hope to find a more last- freshman in- was one named eas we knew less afterschool practices and have of- delegation ing one. terest that we one of the top about.” ficially consoli- to every “From what I know, our coach- Lauren got at the be- 20 players in the This collabo- dated into the ing situation is a Onel conference, ginning of the state IHSSBCA ration between Latin Club.” bit up on the air,” and this year, and how (Illinois High students has Although the next year’s cap- many of them School Scholastic Bowl Coaches helped them team is small, year we tain junior Jackie stayed on with Association). reach their full members are made that Walker said. the team.” Upcoming competitions: The potential, soph- Ashwin working hard “Our coach now, transition.” MUN plans High School National Champion- omore Ashwin Agarwall with a University Sonny Patel, may — Andrew to expand. ship Tournament on May 27-30 Agarwall said. of Chicago coach be leaving but Chizewer, MUN “I know that and the Partnership for Academic “Our eight-person team has got- to improve their Hazel we’re not sure. co-captain we plan on ex- Competition Excellence National ten much better at communicating scores. Martello If he does, one panding our Jackie Scholastic Competition on June with, organizing, and helping each “Our biggest of my goals as own model UN conference, bring- Walker 4-5. other,” Ashwin said. “We teach accomplishment is our Interme- captain is going ing in more schools and having Scholastic Bowl started a middle each other things that we didn’t diate player, Chloe Schneewind, to be trying to more committees,” Genevieve said. school team this year, which has know before like equations, meth- was MVP on her level this year and find a more permanent coach. Re- “I think we are also going to be fo- done incredibly well. They also ods, and it has really paid off.” all of our teams placed in the top gardless of whether Sonny stays or cusing on preserving our junior formed a solid B team, which has The teamwork and dedication three teams overall this year per goes, I do want us to find another and senior members, even if they been rare in the past. of the students paid off at this level,” Hazel said. “In large part faculty adviser that doesn’t have to aren’t interested in being on board.” “Last year, we graduated two of year’s competitions. due to our UChicago coach who know a lot about debate, but does Goals for next year include more the best players in the state,” cap- “This year, we moved up from volunteers his time. Overall, we’ve know a lot about philosophy.” committed members and leaders. tain and senior Lauren Onel said, the 2A to the 3AA division since experienced moderate success Jackie said she wants to build “Going into next year, I hope the “who lead us to an 8th place finish last year in the Illinois Council of and have a bright future!” the team’s competitiveness. team will focus on developing the at nationals. We’ve had to do a lot Teachers of Mathematics compe- — zoe goldberger “Next year’s topic is about U.S.- core members, those kids that will of rebuilding, but I think we’re in China relations, and economic en- prioritize MUN above all other ex- a really strong place for next year gagement topics are always really tracurriculars,” Andrew said, “be- and the future, which was my goal interesting,” Jackie said. “I’m also Corrections • Issue 8, April 14 cause those are the kids that will for this year.” really hoping that we can grow as Page 4: Sam DuBose is a freshman. The “Bye Bye Birdie” cast is 27 people. The form lasting friendships through 2016-17 captains will be junior a team and recruit more novices, production crew includes 30 people. The story mistakenly said that Sweetapple, the team and those are the kids Emma Mueller and sophomore but also send a team or two to the Ohio, is Conrad Birdie’s hometown. that will make us better, not just David Pan. Tournament of Champions. We Page 12: The dance that Ariel Toole performed at Art in the Dark is called competitively, but in every sense “Recruitment is really impor- managed to get to a lot of differ- Bharatanatyam. of the word.” tant,” Emma said. “We’ve had a few THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 3 Community completes Title IX training Prom features by Clyde Schwab bilities of faculty and staff in reporting mis- ing as early as possible is important,” Ms. features editor conduct, the different resources available to Spaltro said. “We don’t think any age is too garden theme For the first time, U-High students, faculty students, as well as the definition of harass- early to start talking about what behaviors by Elena Maestripieri and staff will participate in Title IX training ment, discrimination, assault, and consent. are appropriate, inappropriate, or harmful. I health editor Ms. Spaltro described the goals of the train- think that’s something that, moving forward, led by University of Chicago Title IX Coordi- Moss on the tables? Check. Flowers in nator Sarah Wake. ing, emphasizing the importance of making we can work on together as an entire com- sure students know their resources. munity. Parents are a big piece of that. There the vases? Check. Ivy on the walls? Check. Title IX training took place for seniors on Seniors and their dates won’t be bringing April 28, and is today for freshmen, sopho- “The goal [of the training] is to make sure are 168 hours in the week and we get you for that everybody at Lab, students, faculty, maybe 40, so getting parents to think about hiking boots to this year’s Prom, but they mores and juniors. Training is expected to will be stepping into nature this June at the continue annually. staff, and parents are more familiar with this issues and getting them involved is re- Title IX and Lab’s policies in its handbook ally crucial.” Harold Washington Library’s Winter Gar- Title IX of the Education Amendments den at 400 S. State St. in the Loop. of 1976 prohibits sexual discrimination, when it comes to any kind of sexual miscon- Senior Sam Aronson said that while the duct or harassment,” Ms. Spaltro said. “We training was valuable, it needed to be part of Planning for the dance, which will be including sexual assault or harassment, held Saturday, June 4, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., against “academic program or activity par- want to make sure that everybody knows a larger discussion. what the resources are for them, where to “I think that the training was definitely a began more than a year ago. The Prom ticipants” for institutions that receive federal Committee, a small group of now-seniors, funding. U-High’s legal relationship with the turn and who to ask questions of, and also step in the right direction, but it is also kind what their obligations are in response to of a bummer because that they did it at this booked the venue last March, and since University of Chicago, which receives fed- the Winter Garden comes with its own eral funding, means that it falls under the Title IX as well.” point in the year, because something had to Ms. Spaltro also noted that because of happen for them to bring someone in like trees, PromCom decided to embrace the umbrella of the University’s Title IX office. nature theme. Additionally, Acting Associate Principal the scope of Ms. Wake’s responsibility at the this,” Sam said. “I think if I were here longer, I University working with every department, would have wanted a followup session. It all Senior Tiffany Suwatthee is in charge of Frances Spaltro said in an email to U-High the dance’s food and venue, but she has students that the administration “will con- U-High would likely require a Title IX deputy felt very legal, and I think that if they were to of its own, an idea Ms. Wake echoed during do a follow up question for the other grades, also taken the lead on many other aspects tinue with annual evaluations of the poli- of planning. She explained that in addition cies and procedures in the U-High Student the senior’s assembly. Ms. Spaltro noted that it could include stuff like what should I do the Title IX training would be part of an at- in this situation or the atmosphere at our to booking the Winter Garden and getting Handbook, including those around sexual the German-American restaurant Berghoff misconduct, and we will develop a Title IX tempt to shift the larger U-High culture. school. It was all good information, but a lot “The problems that happen in college of it was over our heads, and it we need to to cater, she also scheduled the DJ – Rumor resource guide for you and your families.” Chicago DJ service – and ordered much of Student training focused on the purpose don’t start just in college and they don’t al- put it on a more basic level and see how it ways just start in high school either, so start- relates to our school.” the dance’s decor. and requirements of Title IX, the responsi- PromCom fundraised around $5,000 Social Justice Week selling various candies, T-Shirts and Thai food, from a Thai restaurant owned by INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE. Rolling wheat paste Tiffany’s father. With that money, Tiffany onto sidewalk, freshman Roxanne Nesbitt and expects Prom tickets to be between $100- 105, depending on how many people plan art teacher Sonny Neater help sophomore to attend. Parents will be billed for the tick- Elizabeth Van Ha create the Inside Out photo ets through FACTS after ticket orders are collaboration in celebration of Social Justice placed. Week. Inspired by photographer and street She observed that selling Lab spirit gear artist JR, Elizabeth began putting together the was by far the most successful business piece in February. Since then she has taken venture this year. “Those ‘Lab Dad’ and “Lab Mom’ T-shirts 150 photos of kids, faculty and staff in the Lab were super popular,” she said. “It was chal- community, asking what makes them who lenging because we needed to find volun- they are. “It’s this idea that we are all individ- teers to help sell and distribute. The com- ual people,” Elizabeth said, “and together we mittee did most of the work, but we drafted create a community.” some helpers. Also, there was some confu- sion with buyers about placing and receiv- midway photo by alexis porter ing orders, but it worked out in the end.” News in Brief raise awareness and reach out to represen- thread of creativity from kindergarten all the a guy who spoke for the people.” Biology teacher honored tatives. way to 12th grade,” Mrs. Alicea said. “It might According to the Newseum Institute’s web- by Maia Boussy, managing editor “The lobbying was to talk to representa- inspire the little ones to make a type of art- site, the program was designed to “promote tives and say that as a high school student work that they had never even seen before.” the vital role of the First Amendment as a A Lab alumnus graduating from Stanford and as someone who can’t vote, I want to With the move to Gordon Parks, LabArts cornerstone of democracy” and to motivate University has honored one of his U-High make a change and support the causes I was bigger than ever, allowing students to students to pursue careers in journalism. teachers. care about,” she said. show off their artistic prowess. Clyde believes he will learn a lot by meet- Charles Jiang, a 2012 The student ambassador program is ac- “It’s a chance for our students to be really ing a like-minded yet diverse group of stu- graduate, was awarded the tive in Illinois, New Hampshire, South Caro- proud and a moment for creativity to shine,” dents from all over the United States. Frederick Emmons Ter- lina and Washington. However, a significant Mrs. Alicea said. “The Gordon Parks Arts He said, “I’m really looking forward to man Award and selected number of students who showed up to sup- Hall offers us the opportunity to take what meeting other people who are as passionate biology teacher Daniel port the organization were not affiliated — we’ve been doing for years and take it to an- about journalism as I am, getting to interact Jones to speak on his be- about 175 students were on the Hill to help other level with all the new facilities, equip- with people from across the country and half on April 9 at a banquet lobby and raise awareness. ment, and materials. also seeing what I can bring to the table with at Stanford to celebrate the For Natalie, the Save the Children Action “The Fine Arts faculty didn’t have a ven- my experience as well as what I can learn recipients. Network’s purpose is something she cares ue to really showcase the artwork that the from other people.” The award is given an- Daniel about deeply, and she plans to continue her students make,” Mrs. Alicea said. “For mu- nually to the top 5 aca- Jones work as a student ambassador throughout sic, there’s concerts like every month. For demic percent of gradu- Civic engagement internship college. sports, there’s sporting events. For visual ating seniors of the Stanford School of “I know I’m really lucky to get the educa- arts, what’s the opportunity? That’s why we created for underclassmen Engineering. Each selected student nomi- tion that I’m getting here, and I know that in created an opportunity to show what the nates a high school teacher they feel has by Zoe Goldberger, midway reporter a lot of other places, especially in Chicago, students are doing, because they’re doing been the most influential in their academic kids are not getting this kind of education,” amazing work.” The summer Internship of Civic Engage- career. The nominated teachers are invited Natalie said. “They’re not getting a good ment is now available due to Alexzandra to a luncheon at Stanford to receive the start, and they’re slipping through the cracks Wallace’s coordination with the University award, where they make speeches about the Junior will represent Illinois — it’s just not fair. And the fact that there are of Chicago’s Community Programs Accel- students. kids dying before the age of five, and moms in D.C. journalism conference erator. Running for five weeks, it will allow “I actually sat down and cried and had that are dying when they’re pregnant — in rising freshman, sophomores and juniors to to read it twice because it was kind of emo- the world that we live in today, this shouldn’t by Jacob Posner, midway reporter participate in community learning.. tional,” Mr. Jones said about receiving the be happening anymore.” Junior Clyde Schwab will represent Il- Ms. Wallace, manager for Special Projects nomination. “In the email that Charlie sent, linois as one of 51 students in the United and School Outreach, is in charge of build- he had included a couple other teachers and States to attend the Al Neuharth Free Spirit ing relationships with the University and its explained that he would like to choose all LabArts now in Gordon Parks and Journalism Conference June 18-23 at affiliates. four of us but he was choosing me.” “Through these partnerships we hope to by Dheven Unni, midway reporter the Newseum in Washing- ton, D.C. build unique educational experiences for After four years in Sunny Gymnasium, La- He was accepted into our students,” Ms Wallace said. Sophomore lobbies in D.C. bArts moved to Gordon Parks Arts Hall, and the program through a rig- The 10 students selected for the internship by Elizabeth Chon, opinion editor is running in the lobby of Gordon Parks Arts orous admission process include Saige Porter, Clemente Figueroa, Hall from April 29 to May 13. As a student that included essays, rec- Emma Trone, Jake Lim, Hazel Martello, Me- LabArts, a celebration of the school’s vi- ambassador for ommendations and sam- gan Moran, Zora Navarre, Clyde Schwab sual arts program, features student perfor- the Save the Chil- ples of his writing. and Nathan Blevins. They will work at orga- mances as well as 1,200 pieces of student dren Action Net- Clyde, who is features nizations such as Project Exploration, Quad art. Each student from nursery school to 5th work, sophomore editor for the Midway, communities Development corporation grade contributed a piece for the showcase, Clyde Natalie Glick lob- decided to apply for the and LUV institute. as did select high schoolers. According to Schwab bied in Washing- program in part because “Students will develop a deeper under- Gina Alicea, head of the Fine Arts depart- ton, D.C. April of his inspiration, Chicago standing of community and a life-long ment and organizer of LabArts, LabArts pro- 9-12, to support columnist Mike Royko, who Clyde believes commitment to social change,” Ms. Wallace vides students a venue to make their voices early education was “really tenacious.” said. “Working alongside our community heard and the chance to bond with the and maternal and “He’s known for being really unrelenting partners will expose our students to both Natalie Glick younger members of the Lab community. newborn survival. in his criticism of Richard both M. and J. the needs and assets of our neighborhoods, “The most amazing part of this is that you According to Daley,” Clyde said. “He cemented himself as challenging them to think critically, problem Natalie, the main goals of the trip were to get to see how the Fine Arts Program runs a solve and become active agents of change.” ARTS • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 4 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO ESCAPING STRESS “Reilly in Pompeii” THROUGH HER ART Senior Rosie Weaver discovers freedom in creatively molding materials to bring sculptures to life by Grace Anderson had no idea that she was going days by casting his legs, torso and editor-in-chief to fall for it,” Ms. Ganzarain said head in separate pieces. laster. Clay. Wood. These with a smile. “She fell in love with Titled “Reilly in Pompeii,” the are the tools that allow the first introductory clay project. workrecalls the image of the pum- senior Rosie Weaver to I literally saw her there once just ice–and ash–encased bodies left in “I took a lot of inspiration from the bodies that are left in Pompeii bring her art to life. holding it, just gazing at it. It was a the city of Pompeii. Rosie intended from the volcano explosion. The bodies that are left in Pompeii After taking Introduc- bust of a head and you would not for this particular work to repre- are all in very vulnerable positions and there’s even a very fa- Ption to Sculpture as a sophomore believe the progress she has made. sent how society perceives adult , Rosie fell in love with the tangi- She fell in love with that first piece, men and it contrasts the vulner- mous one of a mother covering up her child or a dog cowering in ble act of molding and creating a but the piece in the gallery is just able figures found in Pompeii. the corner. Those are very famous stone figures from Pompeii. physical project. a million years more advanced. It “I chose Reilly specifically as the For me, I had Reilly pose in a very relaxed, confident way in order “There’s something very inter- only took one year for her to from model because he’s this 6-foot – to represent how we are in society today.” esting to me about the intricate a basic face with proportions to plus, buff guy,” Rosie said. “In my process of making things with your such a realistic-looking face of opinion, for a guy of that figure and hands instead of just painting it on someone that she knew.” that height and that build, there’s “Bust of an Old Woman” a 2-D surface,” Rosie said. “When For Rosie, art has always been this image that you’re supposed to you’re working with clay, for me, about the freedom to create and uphold of being super masculine there’s a lot more imagination and let go. and super confident and you’re creation that “It’s been that free time during not scared of anything. I had him goes into that, the day when I don’t have to be lounging in that position to show which draws me academically stressed out thinking off his confidence... I felt the piece in more.” about that English paper I haven’t really embodied the expectations Since there done or that math test I have to we have for guys, especially adult are no ad- study for, and I can really just let men.” vanced sculp- myself go. It sounds really cheesy, Another one of Rosie’s favorite ture courses, but it allows me to give in to the works displayed in the senior art Rosie completed artistic feelings and it helps to just show is the bust of an older wom- sculpture inde- Rosie blow off steam.” an. Rosie shaped this bust out of pendent studies Weaver Although her independent study clay using a freestyle technique, for two years, is technically a class, her projects but she also took inspiration from which gave her more freedom with provide a breathing period during her older neighbor, who lives her work. Within her independent a busy school day. across the street. “The wrinkles are just this super–complicated, fascinating fea- study Rosie has worked with plas- “Even if it’s just 45 minutes a day, In this sculpture, Rosie inves- ture on people’s faces. I think it’s really sad that a lot of society ter, wood and clay in order to cre- it is so refreshing and helpful to tigated her own interest in aging takes that for granted and there are a lot of procedures so that ate projects ranging from the bust just your psychological well-being and attempted to represent the you can get rid of them, but really they’re so complex, and no- of an old woman to a full body cast during a period of time when you beauty behind this process that body’s wrinkles are the same.” of a University of Chicago student. may be constantly stressed out,” many people fear. midway photos by paige fishman “I have free range of what I want Rosie stated. “It’s a really good out- “I see a lot of examples in society to do or how many projects I want let and I think it’s sad that more and within my family with older we all age and that everyone’s skin School of the Art Institute of Chi- to make and what time I meet,” people don’t take advantage of it.” relatives of people trying to cover and everyone’s body is going to cago where she took classes this Rosie explained. “There’s no strict One of Rosie’s most recent proj- up aging,” Rosie said. “My person- oxidize and we’re all going to die past summer. curriculum for what materials you ects was the full-body cast made al opinion is that if you get plastic is really important. It’s actually “Seeing what it’s actually like to work with so I just get to experi- of plaster recently displayed in surgery or Botox and it will make a beautiful thing in life to watch be in an art school made me real- ment, which is awesome.” the senior art show in Gordon you feel more confident and more people change physically.” ize how unhappy I would be if my Art teacher Mirenxtu Ganzara- Parks Arts Hall. In order to create yourself, then go for it. But, my While Rosie plans to continue full-time job and my career path in sponsors Rosie’s independent the cast, Rosie covered University personal belief is that I will never with art after high school, for her it ended up being fine arts. I realized study and explained how Rosie fell of Chicago student Reilly Heiman get plastic surgery or Botox unless will always be an escape from real- I wouldn’t enjoy it because the rea- in love with sculpture from the be- with plastic wrap and then cov- it’s a life-threatening problem and ity, rather than a full-time job. She son why I enjoy art now is that it’s ginning. ered his body with strips of plaster. I have to.” realized this after visiting a num- my escape from the stress of the “She took intro to sculpture and She created the work over three “I think embracing the fact that ber of art schools, including the real world.” Significant black character represents change in Marvel

by Marissa Martinez author Ta-Nehisi Coates, a first- before), his induction into Mar- midway reporter time comic book contributor, the vel did have a lasting effect. At the The first reboot issue of Marvel’s script also differentiates the comic time, there were no black super- “Black Panther,” out April 6, opens from others in the Marvel lineup. heroes in the franchise. The comic on T’Challa crouching on all fours, Dialogue and description boxes wasn’t necessarily meant to com- head bloodied. T’Challa, the have a formal style with less dry bat racial prejudice occurring in orphan-king of fictional African humor and double meanings America at the time (the “X-Men” nation Wakanda, also known as than, say, “Spider-Man.” Coates franchise was more inclusive of Black Panther, observes his coun- is known for his careful wording, these issues). However, Black Pan- try’s people battle each other as most notably in his National Book ther did play a role in introduc- Wakanda faces threats from a ter- Award-winning “Between the ing images of strong, black men rorist group called “The People.” World and Me.” to mainstream comic readers. He “Black Panther,” illustrated by Similar tones occur in “Black is a king who protects the most Brian Stelfreeze, uses dark colors Panther” with literal and particu- technologically prominent coun- to reflect the serious tone of the larly weighted words. For example, try in the world from outsiders book, with the main, royal char- when Black Panther surveys the who want to exploit the valuable acters bearing shades of deep internal destruction of his coun- resource vibranium–these images purple and black. Those with try, he remarks solemnly, “For I am directly contradict stereotypes costumes are sleekly outfitted in their kind and I love them as the about black men upheld during all black with red accents, vague- father loves the child. But among this time period. ly resembling tribal makeup. my children, all I found was hate. In itself, “Black Panther” is a According to an interview with The hate spread. And so there is comprehensive book, made by two Stelfreeze for Marvel’s website, war.” Such wording is usually re- of the most prominent black men the artist was deeply influenced served for ancient villains in typi- in their fields today. Veteran illus- by different African cultures, in- cal comic books yet is common- trator Stelfreeze works well with cluding the Masi and Ancient place in “Black Panther,” adding first-time comic writer Coates Zulu. a level of respect and eloquence to involve the reader in fictional Written by award-winning between the characters. Wakanda. With great scene setting The first mainstream black and interesting character develop- RICH PURPLE AND DEEP character has been featured in ment, as well as sharp writing, the BLACK. Using formal styles comics since “Fantastic Four” #52, comic represents a change in the of dialogue and description published in 1966. He received formulaic books of old. When con- his first solo issue in 1977, and re- sidered with the implications of a boxes with less dry humor, mained an important character, strong black superhero in the most first-time comic book con- reaching prominence in 1998 with technologically-advanced country tributor, Ta-Nehisi Coates, illustrator Christopher Priest’s fa- in the world, the Marvel franchise adds a level of respect and mous rendition. as a whole has grown stronger eloquence between the While the superhero was not because of this comic reboot, as- characters. conceived in conjunction with suredly drawing new comic book the rise of the Black Panther party readers who can see themselves in source: marvel (the comic was created months this classic superhero. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • ARTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 5 With new album Beyoncé defies expectations

As co-writer, “ Beyoncé has been known co-producer and to be private about her personal life, so co-director ‘Lemonade’ was quite a Queen Bey earns shock to the public. Fueled with rage and hurt, the significant praise music itself conveys her for ‘Lemonade’ emotions well, but the added visual element of the by Elizabeth Chon film truly brings the album opinion editor alive.” Sorry, Beyoncé ain’t sorry. Beyoncé’s sixth album, “Lemon- “Lemonade” isn’t about self- ade,” has captured the attention pity or humiliation — those who of millions — as her second visual watch the film will be able to see album, it earned a No. 1 album on that Beyoncé did this for herself. the Billboard 200 chart within a It is purely art and self-expression, week of its release on April 23. Any not an ask for commiseration or new album from Beyoncé is go- an excuse to publicly incriminate ing to have its well-deserved fame, her husband. but “Lemonade” is different: it’s Aside from her personal life, extremely personal, as it’s mostly hbo “Lemonade” also carries themes about the bitter side of her rocky BOY BYE. With features and contributions from artists like Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, the related to racial and political is- marriage with rapper Jay Z. sues such as police brutality. In Beyoncé has been known to be Weeknd and Jack White, Beyonce makes fierce, lyrically driven statements through her music. The one part of the film, the mothers private about her personal life, so hour-long film also has cameos by celebrities like her husband Jay Z and Serena Williams. of African-Americans who were “Lemonade” was quite a shock to unjustly killed hold up photos of the public. Fueled with rage and “I’ll always remember feeling wedding ring. the same hardships as ordinary their children. Lesley McSpadden hurt, the music itself conveys her like I was no good — like I couldn’t It’s no secret that celebrities people. and Sybrina Fulton, mothers of emotions well, but the added visu- do it for you like your mistress put on a front to conceal person- Despite the fact that many of Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin, al element of the film truly brings could,” Beyoncé sings in “Resent- al matters, especially difficult or her songs are fueled with anger, respectively, are included. the album alive. In the video for ment.” With honest and powerful scandalous ones. But “Lemonade” Beyoncé also sings about the bet- Beyoncé released a truly re- her song “Denial,” Beyoncé walks lyrics, Beyoncé exposes the raw is especially a big deal — it’s Be- ter parts of her familial life. She spectable album: it’s artistic, em- down the street as she smashes a heartbreak of being cheated on. In yoncé! She’s viewed as a deity, the even included clips of her wedding powering, and relatable for many car window with a baseball bat, “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” she says, “If epitome of perfection. The general and her daughter, Blue Ivy. Jay Z people. “Lemonade” is available fire rising up behind her. It’s beau- you try that s--- again, you’re go- public tends to forget that even the also shows up in the film during a for purchase on iTunes and can be tifully filmed but painful to watch. ing to lose your wife,” throwing her most idolized stars can go through scene about forgiveness. streamed on Tidal. Students find community and joy in rock climbing by Natalie Glick midway reporter Places to climb in Chicago Taking a step back and looking at the route ahead of her, junior Emma Rafkin gets ready Maggie Daley Park Rock Climbing to get to the top of the rock wall. In her head Field House, 337 E. Randolph Service St. she thinks of the fastest way to get to the top. First time climbers (includes equipment: helmet, Emma moves toward the rock wall. harness, shoes): $19 Taking her first step, Emma’s hand reaches Top rope climbing: $10 for bouldering the gray wall. She extends her arm as high as she can reach, before pulling her body up. Brooklyn Boulders The knuckles on her right hand turn white. 100 S. Morgan St. She stops for another second, looking for her Membership only next move. Emma moves her right hand further up the $10 a month wall, trying her best to ignore the pain that extends throughout her body. Pain is one of First Ascent many challenges rock climbers experience on 3516 N. Spaulding Ave or 4718 North Broadway the path to the top. For a day pass: $15 with student ID. Emma and fellow junior Allie Kreitman wanted to take on the physical and mental challenge that rock climbing brings to its ath- The physical pain the rock climbing is part letes. Emma wanted to face the challenge at a of the appeal of the sport for Emma. young age. “You do need upper body strength to climb, “My sister climbed before me. I always but no one starts out being able to do 50 chin wanted to do it, but my parents didn’t want us ups. Climbing involves dedication.” Emma competing like that,” Emma said.. “However, said. “It takes constant conditioning to main- I really loved it and decided that I didn’t really tain and improve your strength. We work out care. I started when I was around 9. But hon- three or more times a week for three hours. estly the reason my sister found it is because We run, climb, stretch, and condition. Often my old gym was in the basement of a gymnas- times by the end, the skin on your hands is tics gym, and every little girl does gymnastics very raw, so it hurts to get back on the wall. at some point.” The only way to get better is to push yourself Allie decided to leave gymnastics, but she farther than you think you can go. Basically, still wanted to stay active. She looked for a climbing hurts, but in a really satisfying way. new labor intensive sport. Every climber has a lot of respect for blood, “I started a team in 7th grade after I quit because that’s how you know that someone gymnastics because it was in the same gym was giving it their all.” as my gymnastics,” Allie said, “so I had always “It’s a really open, welcoming group of seen it and had a lot of upper body strength people. Everyone just loves climbing. People from gymnastics.” come from different walks of life and are really Both Allie and Emma climb on the team interesting to talk to.” said Emma. “I’ve found at First Ascent Climbing and Fitness, one of my best friends through the sport, and even many climbing gyms in the chicago area. The though we all compete against each other, ev- competition season is broken up into two dif- eryone truly wants their competitors to suc- ferent seasons —bouldering and sport. ceed. “In both bouldering and sport, the climb- While it may seem intimidating to try and ers are places in isolation so that they cannot get up a wall and self motivated, for Emma see the routes.” said Emma “Once the climb- and Allie, climbing has undoubtedly been a er leaves, they sit in a chair facing away from rewarding experience. the wall and towards the crowd for while the “Climbing has completely shaped me as person ahead of them in the running order a person,” Emma said.“Not only has it given climbs. And after the allotted time they climb. me physical strength, it give me a wonderful And then move to the next route.” and supportive group of friends.Growing up Rock climbing is one of the hardest sports. climbing has really given me something to midway photo by lillian nemeth This be in terms of physical demand it re- dedicate myself to. The climbing mentality of CLIMBING TO SUCCESS. Jumping and balancing onto a smaller hold with quires of the climbers. having to give something, everything you’ve her feet on the wall, Allie Kreitman propels herself towards the top of the “It is pretty demanding for the level we are got really seeps into every part of my life. I climbing,” Allie explained. “But at a starting climbing structure at First Ascent. Determined to touch the top, Allie looks can’t really say what the best part of my years upwards in search of her next hold. level it will just take time to get used to it.” climbing because I love all of it.” IN-DEPTH • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • IN-DEPTH 6 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 7

Looking Forward Top administrators While U-High is already a strong and vibrant community, there is room for growth. reflect on their time Dear Ms. Weber, We polled students, asking what areas they would like to see change in the future. in principal’s office As U-High enters into a new phase with incoming prin- You are about to become the principal of U-High, cipal Stephanie Weber, we asked our former and acting as- Community needs greater diversity focus sociate principals to share their thoughts on their time serv- by Marissa Martinez African-American history. I think Ms. school. In his opinion, this lack of repre- ing at the head of the Lab community. Both Scott Fech and one of the top high schools in the nation. It’s been an midway reporter Weber should pay attention to the hir- sentation poorly reflects Lab’s diversity. Francis Spaltro emphasized Lab’s unique nature. Diversity. This past year, the U-High ing process and make sure that we’re “These are huge topics, and we can’t community tried to tackle the issue in not excluding minority teachers.” just leave them blank within the school Scott Fech In March, the committee released setting,” Michael said. “We need to director of educational programs interesting year, and next year looks to be even more different ways. Between hiring Direc- u-high principal 2012-2015 tor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a climate survey to garner what prob- have somewhere where we can talk Ken Garcia-Gonzales and holding ad- lems affect Lab and potential solu- about them and learn about them. I’ve “I think in all cases people need to be complicated. So before you begin in July, here are visory talks with school counselors, tions. The survey included opportuni- seen changes to that this year, but we patient and listen and learn from one Lab’s administration has tried to rectify ties to rate aspects of Lab’s diversity out haven’t talked a lot about physical dis- another. I think the most important ad- what many see as a problem. of 10, and provide short answers con- abilities or serious illnesses like autism vice I got when I started, which I would a few things you might want to know. We wanted to Junior Jennifer Jiao joined the diver- taining solutions to supplement. or Down syndrome.” pass along, is to appreciate the quirki- sity committee, headed by Mr. Garcia- “This survey sees where the problems Stop the Stigma headed a campaign ness of this place. It is absolutely unique Gonzales, to talk about these types of are at Lab and how we can solve them,” about fighting stereotypes of depres- and something to be valued and there’s a problems and search for solutions. Jennifer said. “I hope the new princi- sion in November. Members of the challenge in learning how to challenge a Scott share our thoughts and reflections on Lab with you. quirky system in order to make it better. Fech “I don’t think we have a faculty that pal will take time to evaluate every re- student body were invited to write reflects our student body at all,” Jenni- sponse and take the written answers as about misconceptions of the disease “I wish I had known — I don’t know if fer said, “which is something we’re try- importantly as the quantitative.” on a white board. Michael noted the anyone can teach you this before you get Sincerely, ing to change. I know that the school Sophomore Michael Rubin co- campaign’s effectiveness, saying, “If we here — is just how special this place is in so many ways and tried to hire someone to replace Mr. founded the club Stop the Stigma to don’t take small steps forward to dis- how to capture that... I think the synergy that exists here Branham and they went to a specific raise awareness about mental illnesses cussing them, we’re never going to get with the University of Chicago and the Hyde Park commu- The U-High Community diversity fair to find someone to teach because he didn’t see them discussed in to the big stuff.” nity and the city of Chicago is a really unique combination. “I’ve been doing this for 14 years, the majority of that as principal in various locations, and you see conversations Workload creates stress, prepares students over and over about the same kinds of books in history, but the conversations here just end up taking a different path be- by Willis Weinstein and stuff. I think that would be really need to engage in individualized dia- cause of who you guys are and your curiosity. That’s quirky. I Q & A: New Principal seeks to understand community assistant editor helpful.” logue. In her opinion, every students’ mean, smartness is just really valued here, and that’s not the The amount of time doing home- Derek DeJong, freshman, agrees that path should be tailored to their indi- norm in most high schools. work needs to change at U-High, ac- the workload is heavy at times, but vidual strengths. She feels the Chal- “It’s so wonderful at the ninth grade level when there’s just Midway Editor-in-Chief Grace Anderson could inform the community. cording to underclassmen. doesn’t view it as a bad thing. In his lenge Success committee embodies What’s your philosophy on balancing this new infusion of people. It helps to challenge the system sat down with new principal Stephanie We- A recent Midway survey found that eyes, the workload-related stress stu- this idea. freedom of expression with the need to a little bit because we can get into some group-think of ‘This ber to learn about her perspective on differ- 17 out of 44 underclassmen respon- dents endure is good preparation for “I think Challenge Success and the ent aspects of the Lab community as well as provide a safe environment for all ages? is just the way we do it at Lab.’ Then you get someone who’s dents identified “workload” as the area the future. practices that Challenge Success es- new and they ask, ‘Well, why do we do it that way at Lab?’ certain issues the school recntly faced. With freedom of expression, as with any most in need of change at U-High. “I think there’s quite a bit of peer pouses are really important, because How do you plan to get to know the Lab Then we have to think about that and why we do it and if it’s other freedom, there also comes a signifi- Anna Schloerb, freshman, feels stress pressure, probably from adults too, to they do focus on what you do your- community? cant responsibility. I don’t think freedom the right way to do it. That’s the thing to capitalize on with about the impact of classes on the col- take difficult classes which give you self,” Ms. Spaltro said. “Faculty focus the new principal coming in.” My primary goal over my first three of expression means just saying or posting lege process, and thinks the best solu- quite a large workload,” Derek said. on what they can do, parents focus months here will really be just listening to whatever’s on your mind without consider- tion is to get advice from peers about “In general, it’s a pretty good setup to on what they can do in the home, stu- Frances Spaltro and getting to know members of the com- ing the audience. If you have younger chil- their experiences during an assembly. the workload that you’re gonna have as dents focus on what they can do in acting associate principal, 2015-2016 munity. So, spending time with faculty, par- dren in the building you have to understand “Maybe we could have a speaker talk any adult. Because, as an adult, you’re terms of their own behaviors and ways “I think the best advice I got was about ents and students during those first couple that it may be considered inappropriate. I for 20 minutes and have little work- gonna have to work a lot.” of thinking. You don’t even have to call self-care. This is a highly stressful job; of months just to really listen to people and think that people also need to differentiate shops talking about stuff with one on Acting Associate Principal Fran- it ‘Challenge Success,’ it’s just a way of most of the people that come to the prin- hear what their thoughts are about Lab between opinion and fact. We can have dif- one classes,” Anna mused. “Freshmen ces Spaltro believes that in order to evaluating your role and how you can cipal’s office are upset about something, as well as any advice they might have for ferent opinions but we can’t have different could speak to upperclassmen on their minimize workload-related stress at improve your life and the level of stress whether it’s students or parents or faculty. me...That will help me to frame my under- facts. experience with college and classes U-High, students, faculty and parents in your life.” There’s a level of stress there that you just standing of the place… Then I can think, I think have an artist statement that ac- don’t have when you’re in the classroom. you know, what are my goals for the first six companies the work can be very helpful So, the best advice I got was to take care of weeks that I’m here, what are my goals for because if someone’s creating a piece that’s myself, to be kind to myself. Frances Teachers hope for depth, dialogue in academics Spaltro the first year that I’m here, that’s what I’m meant to be provocative or if it’s meant to be midway photo by nikita dulin “The work follows you home some- looking to do. responsive, you don’t know that and it’s im- A NEW ERA. Incoming principal Stephanie Weber met with the brand new student by Willis Weinstein ton topic, but I like blocks. I like the said. “The more she shows she’s getting times. Principals don’t stop working at How do you plan to address the large portant to understand the artist’s perspec- assistant editor idea of doing fewer things, of students to know people, the more open they four or five at the end of the school day. amounts of growth Lab will see next year? tive. council last Monday. She spoke with junior Jonathan Lipman, the new All-School With U-High academics, flexibility is having to focus on fewer things in the will be to feedback.” There’s a lot of problem solving involved, sometimes it’s just I think part of that will be working with What do you think a good schedule President as he and other underclassmen said goodbye to outgoing seniors. the name of the game. day and having to delve more deeply. Julian Lark, senior, agrees that dia- organizational, sometimes it’s logistics and sometimes it’s the class leaders in the 9th grade. It may be should try to achieve? A recent U-High Midway poll, which I would like to see more flexibility — logue with the principal is key, but em- problems that really do impact students. helpful also to talk with some of the students I think most importantly a schedule or our best focus or our most creative selves sexuality. surveyed 66 students across grade Lab school being more of a “lab” to do phasized student involvement so they “As somebody who has been part of the University of Chi- who are finishing 9th grade, who were both needs to create meaningful time. I think to whatever we’re working on. Years ago, there was a much more lim- levels, found that students believe U- more experimental, hands-on, inter- can find their areas of passion. cago for 20 years now, I take the culture here for granted… new and returning that year, to get some sometimes the more transitions you have What are your thoughts on the sex-edu- ited scope of what sex-ed was, but I think High’s academics are strong but hope disciplinary, creative kind of learning.” “She should talk to all of us, you get a I think the most important piece of advice (for Ms. Weber) student input and understand where people the less meaningful time you have available cation curriculum? How would you like to it needs to be frank, factually correct and requirements will become more mal- Charles Disantis, history teacher, good sense of character through that,” would be to take her time getting to know the community felt they fit in right away or where people felt because sometimes when you move from improve it? there are need to be opportunities for stu- leable in the future. thinks that balance is crucial and Julian said. “Even though there are and to ask a lot of questions of everyone. like an outsider because they were new. place to place and subject to subject it takes I think that all high school students need dents to ask questions. There is a responsi- English teacher Rachel Nielsen feels wants to see open dialogue between things that need to be worked on, try “Lab is a really unique place and the University of Chicago I think we have to do some work with ad- a few minutes to transition in and that time a really comprehensive sex-ed program that bility that also comes with sex-ed because that the key to improvement is under- Ms. Weber and school faculty. to combat these issues by not chang- is a really unique place, so when you’ve been part of it for visers and have advisers be in conversation can be less valuable. I think typically when talks about all components of sex-ed. You every student will hear what’s being taught standing the philosophy behind the “I think what the new principal can ing the culture, but the structures that as long as we have you have a hard time pinpointing and with teachers about how many more stu- you have longer blocks of time, that time have decision making, you have the emo- in a slightly different way. It’s a loaded topic daily schedule. For Ms. Nielsen, this do is have really genuine and open allow them to flourish. articulating what makes it unique. dents will be unfamiliar with Lab and with allows you to have more meaningful in- tional component, we’re all sexual beings, and it needs to be taught with the highest philosophy is one of deeper learning conversations with individual teachers “A big thing is competitive stress,” “So, somebody who comes into the community brand how Lab works and the Lab culture...When struction. I also think that we tend to over- there’s basic things such as anatomy. I think level of intentionality and integrity and re- along with breaks during the day. to get a handle on what departamental Julian noted, “but that will exist since it new has to go through and parse that out in a way that we people come new you want them to be part schedule ourselves and that if we’re booked it really just needs to be comprehensive and specting that if students are provided with “The thing that excites me is depth values are, to understand what people is a facet of a competitive school. It isn’t just don’t have to... It’s also important to have patience with of the community and you also want to wel- all day long back to back with no room to we need to think about the society in which enough information they will be able to over breadth,” Ms. Nielsen explained. value in their teaching, and under- about changing the school’s character, yourself because coming into a brand new community is a come new ideas that they might have that breathe, we really can’t bring our best selves we live and how society looks at defines make adult decisions. “I would like to see more time and less stand what kind of opportunities they but finding situations where kids suc- challenge.” business in the day. This is a hot but- want to see in the future,” Mr. Disantis ceed individually.” Peer to peer: 12 Recommendations from 12th Graders — compiled by grace anderson

Nick Veronica Mbella Luke Julian Phoebe Halima Ravi Jonathan Alex Jamie Ellie Audrain Baio Beseka Herrigel Lark Lincoln Mossi Nayak SooHoo Soto Williams Zimmerman “This “Well, “I think my “For me, a “I would “The “I think that “Last year “I’m the “I was “When is more messing freshman lot of my ask for projects the obvious I didn’t get only up- going I got 1 general, but 2 up, and 3 year as a 4 success is 5 more help. 6 I’m most 7 success 8 a Summer 9 perclass- 10 11 through 12 my SAT I would say I failing, is a part whole was a getting myself I would have passionate events are Link science men on the “During my a lot of changes scores back failed to be more involved of learning especially in high struggle. I was new to Lab, out of crisis with schoolwork. done this like I vote: early about in school are the when we’re getting graded internship and I was pretty men’s foil team so I should sophomore year, I became and struggles at home and at for the first time and they in life at Lab in terms of school. I know I have felt like so I always gave myself It doesn’t feel like like and often. Genuinely, I have artistic ones. So I put in the like tests, quizzes, papers. I disappointed. I ended up be doing the best. During very sick in terms of mental school and I wasn’t doing my weren’t what I hoped they’d clubs and things. I played I have failed in the ways I’ve that excuse if I didn’t put success. It felt like me getting often felt a fair amount of most effort when doing think less obvious moments working for Dr. Gene Kim. the last two competitions health. Instead of talking to best in certain subjects that be, I felt like I had failed… I for the soccer team, but I studied for tests because I in as much work as I know myself out of crisis I’d built shame when I fall behind in them. Mostly in English are when I can get a good He’s a cardiologist at the of the season, I basically an adult about it, I decided used to come easy to me. It wish I knew that while SAT/ never really stuck to any assumed it’d be easier than I could’ve. I didn’t have a up by being behind. With a class. I definitely struggle and the occasional history night’s sleep and have more University. I really enjoyed choked… I regret the second to keep quiet about it. My was hard in the moment, but ACT scores are important specific clubs and I wish I it was or that I knew the sense of time management schoolwork and papers and with self-discipline. I wish project and, as a result, I valuable discussion in class my experience and was to last competition because I grades went down because honestly the grades are not in college admission, there had. You should go out and material better than I did. or work ethic... it definitely stuff, I feel like I have less I’d been more aware that get good grades. If you find and I’m able to be more alert glad I was doing something should have enough of this, but I still didn’t speak a reflection of who you are are other great ways to try some clubs or sports I dealt with it by working was a learning experience. motivation, and the way so many other people something you’re passionate throughout the day. I think related to medicine because experience to be able to to anyone about it. I missed as a person… Just because show colleges that you’re a because maybe you’ll enjoy harder the next time by just I took that regret and used that I motivate myself to do are struggling with their about, hold on tightly to it that everyone has the power I eventually want to be think about the match and a ton of school and I never I failed at one thing doesn’t good candidate, such as the something you didn’t expect not letting it stop me from it to turn my grades around is by putting it off and off. classes and with the exact and don’t let go. Succeeding to do what they really want a doctor…Short term, I calm myself down. Com- felt good about anything. mean I’m a failure overall. activities and school clubs to enjoy.” trying again and actually my sophomore year. It was Eventually, it just gets to same things that I am in what you’re passionate to do. I think that not every- learned that I can rely on peting a lot gives you the Towards the middle of winter Failure is normally seen as that you participate in… getting it right the next time.” almost like the trial run that the point that it’s so anxiety struggling with... When about helps you stand out in one can do everything, but myself to solve my problems experience you need to be quarter, I finally spoke to my a bad thing, but I took that There is a lot of unnecessary didn’t go so well, so I made producing. Through that, I you’re a freshman or an the community and be more you need to chose five things and long term I think I’ll able to think through the counselor and my mom and hard time in life to rethink academic competition at the necessary improvements got unpleasant motivation. underclassman, you’re individual and it also helps that you really want to do... have some really good situation and not panic… Al- I got the help I needed. I had and reflect on who I was Lab, which I think can take and I’m really proud of I regret doing that in high innately more likely to ask with your future.” I know a lot of people are experience in the field I want most every situation benefits to realize that I couldn’t do and my priorities and I now its toll on students. Instead, where I am now. No matter school a lot.” for help. As I went into my really busy and have crazy to go into. It turned a failure from you being able to calm everything on my own.” know how to better manage I recommend that students how tiring, depressing or junior and senior years, I schedules. I think what’s into a success. I learned to yourself down. Experience is my disappointment and how focus on competing with impossible high school may should have looked for more helpful is when people figure not be complacent if I’m not important but isn’t every- to learn from my mistakes.” themselves, outdoing seem, there is a light at the advice and help when I out the specific things that happy with where I am.” thing…there’s nothing you themselves… to be the best — compiled by talia goerge-karron end of the tunnel.” could’ve.” they really enjoy.” can do but try and move on.” that they can be.” OPINION • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 8 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Is free expression free if it is confined? he issue of student free pointed by Student Council, the expression, especially Faculty Steering Committee and in relation to visual the Administration would act as arts, became particu- directors of the room. larly contentious this This suggestion implies that Tyear. Two incidents of censor- protecting lower school stu- ship of student art in the fall, the dents, the group that needs the removal of a poster advertising most sheltering from forms of the Dig Pink expression that may be inappro- Volleyball priate, is more important than As the game which encouraging mature discussion. displayed pa- When signing up to come to Lab, Midway pier mâché one signs up to be challenged or breasts, and made uncomfortable by ideas sees it… the removal — indeed, this is one of our core of artwork values as a community and is an which involved visuals of men- essential part of learning. struation, each stirred contro- At a glance, the proposal is versy because of the adminis- laudable: our student govern- tration’s lack of communication ment recognized our dissatisfac- with students about the exact tion and came up with a solution reasoning. acceptable to the administra- Student Council argued in its tion. The goal of the space would recent “Statement on Freedom of be to protect the youngest mem- Visual Expression” that because bers of the Lab community (and hallways are shared “by the en- perhaps visiting prospective stu- tire Laboratory Schools Commu- dents), which is an understand- artwork by kat flocke nity, ranging from students in able concern. Clearly, expecta- and different methods of display what is deemed offensive? committee governing the room the third grade to seniors in high tions of what is appropriate for have different implications. It Even with general social and the administration’s policy school to faculty and staff,” art such a diverse community vary prevents provocative work from norms, artwork that has his- surrounding what artwork is in these spaces needs to limited widely, and perhaps shared hall- being part of the conversation torically helped shift conser- deemed too inappropriate for a to what is appropriate for the ways aren’t the place to chal- and potentially stigmatizes it. vative social ideas would yield shared space. youngest members of the com- lenge certain social norms. Rather than encourage stu- little power if it only existed For this idea to work, students munity. The statement detailed a On the other hand, relegating dents to explore challenging where those who wished to see need to be able to trust that their plan for a room specifically dedi- work to a corner of the library concepts and learn by doing it would. Instead of designating administration and Student cated to works deemed too con- — the proposed location of the so, such a space could give the a space specifically for inappro- Council have their best interests troversial and “inappropriate” space — perhaps defeats the school an easy out for tough priate visual expression, what if in mind. Considering adminis- for the public eye, a “Freedom of purpose of the work in the first conversations about what is ac- we sectioned off space already trators don’t necessarily have a Expression Space.” Work includ- place, and creates the assump- ceptable. For instance, if a work within normal high school hall- great track record in this regard, ing nudity, violence, coarse lan- tion that ideas deemed danger- was politically offensive and ways where lower schoolers perhaps a new principal and guage or things that make others ous by the administration or an commented on the Israel-Pal- wouldn’t be permitted? student government will offer a uncomfortable would be allowed ad hoc committee shouldn’t exist estine conflict or race relations, If we accept the need for a fresh perspective, and allow this in the space along with an artist outside a space reserved to pro- both sensitive topics, could such “Freedom of Expression Space,” to be a step forward rather than statement. A sign outlining the tect people from them. The act important debates be silenced, several things should be con- backward. purpose of the room would be of displaying work in a shared setting a precedent of censor- sidered. Transparency is essen- This editorial represents the placed outside, and a committee space such as a hallway or class- ship for discussion generally? tial, especially in regards to the opinion of the Midway’s Editorial comprised of nine students ap- room validates that expression, More importantly, who decides appointment of the proposed Board. Prom traditions should Students deserve to know not be heteronormative reasons behind assemblies by Maia Boussy by Dheven Unni from the inability of the administration to managing editor “But for those who are not assistant editor provide information about past incidents Prom. The highlight of high school in ev- particularly close to anyone of It’s hard to take an assembly seriously due to the rules and regulations on student ery movie about teenagers. In the movies, the opposite sex, why is it not when each one feels like it dodges the confidentiality. While this is understand- the guy gets the girl and they slow dance events happening in our community right able, it is frustrating when the school holds the night away into their happily ever after. acceptable for them to go with a now, and students, including me, are get- assemblies about discrimination yet no one However, reality is slightly more compli- friend of the same gender?” ting tired of it. knows or understands the incidents ad- cated. The administration has launched a re- dressed in these meetings. Tradition dictates that seniors are to take tivator and some people may have good cent campaign against Each assembly is confusing to most stu- dates to prom. Couples friends of the opposite gender that they microaggressions and dents. There has to be some communi- are expected to go to- want to go with. But for those who are not other forms of racism, cation between the students and the ad- gether. Boys are supposed particularly close to anyone of the oppo- sexism and homopho- ministration if we want to solve any of the to ask girls in a dramatic, site sex, why is it not acceptable for them to bia, but some feel that problems that our assemblies address. romantic way. This is usu- go with a friend of the same gender? To be it’s an unnecessary ap- While the school can’t — and shouldn’t ally called a promposal, clear, a lot of the pressure is not necessarily peasement of a specific — necessarily provide specific details about and although not required shown through open critique. A significant portion of students. This incidents that have happened at our school, to be, the ask generally amount is simply because of traditions and campaign, sparked by they can use the assembly periods to ex- occurs in a very public a fear of being judged, even if not openly. multiple instances of mi- plain why we’re having the assembly and fashion. Promposals get This year reflects the changing thoughts Dheven nority harassment, has give examples of incidents that have hap- Maia posted on social media to and dynamics as more people feel comfort- Unni been accompanied by a pened at our school. They don’t need to Boussy share the event with even able going with a group of friends rather few assemblies to educate give the names of the students to have this more people and to clarify than a particular date. Some girls are even students about different ways that discrimi- conversation. The administration’s refusal who they are taking to prom. taking other female friends to prom. But nation is perpetuated. While these assem- to make these issues more transparent gives The majority of seniors are not in a rela- there is a substantial, undiscussed stigma blies were geared toward tolerance, they’ve the impression that they’re prioritizing their tionship, but still want to go to the dance towards taking a friend-date of the same provoked resentment. own public image over the students. with someone. They are therefore faced the sex to prom, particularly for guys. We need When the administration keeps these is- Rather than engaging in a never-ending the question: Who are you taking to prom? to be more careful about the stigma and so- sues vague, it undermines the purpose of attempt to solve problems without talking Seniors search through their single friends, cial norms we are establishing, rather than the assemblies. When nothing is told to the about them, they should try to be honest trying to find someone to go with. But is simply using the convenient excuse that it students, we often assume that it was not with us. They tell us to be mature, responsi- this all really worth the stress? Even if you is part of tradition. Prom is all about seniors a big deal. We distrust the administration ble young adults, but they treat us like chil- go with a group of friends, each friend is ex- coming together as a grade and having a because they won’t provide us with any in- dren who can’t keep a secret. Some trust and pected to have their own date. fun night. People should be allowed and formation. We resent the students that mo- respect would go a long way in making sure There is substantial pressure to get a date encouraged to go with people they both feel tivated the assemblies because we see no that students stay invested in these issues, of the opposite sex. My question is why? I comfortable with and that they feel like will reason for them to be upset. and being intentionally obscure makes us understand that tradition is a strong mo- make prom the most enjoyable. This negative reaction comes in part feel patronized. U-High Midway Published 10 times during the school year EDITORS-IN-CHIEF*...... Grace Anderson, ARTS CO-EDITORS...... Sonny Lee, Alex Lund PHOTO EDITORS...... Nikita Dulin, by journalism and photojournalism students Micaiah Buchheim-Jurisson, Ariel Gans Paige Fishman of University High School, HEALTH EDITOR...... Elena Maestripieri University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. MANAGING EDITORS*...... Maia Boussy, ADVISERS...... Logan Aimone, editorial ASSISTANT EDITORS...... Talia Goerge-Karron, Alex Harron Benjamin Jaffe, photography 1362 East 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637 Dheven Unni, Willis Weinstein Phone 773-702-0591 FAX 773-702-7455 NEWS EDITOR*...... Sarah Pan * Members of the Editorial Board include the Email [email protected] REPORTERS...... Natalie Glick, editors-in-chief, managing editors, news editor Copyright 2016, Journalism Department, OPINION EDITOR*...... Elizabeth Chon Zoe Goldberger, Katerina Lopez, and opinion editor. University High School Marissa Martinez, Soundjata Sharod Printed by FGS, Broadview, Illinois FEATURES EDITOR...... Clyde Schwab ARTIST...... Kat Flocke THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • FEATURES U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 9

SOUTHSOUTH CHICAGOCHICAGO An aging neighborhood prime for exploration

midway photos by clyde schwab GHOST OF A STEEL MILL. The immense concrete walls, partially demolished in some spots, look out on a quiet section of Lake Michigan. Inland to the west, prairies lead to South Shore Drive and the quiet South Chicago neighborhood. Forgotten park a bike ride away

Clyde Schwab features editor iking south on the Lake- front trail, past 61st Street, beyond Jackson Park, along South Shore Drive and onto an al- Bmost completely empty exten- sion of Lakeshore Drive reserved for those lost while attempting to skirt toll roads into Indiana, one arrives in an area seemingly sepa- rated from the crowded urban life of Chicago: South Chicago. Started in the post Civil War in- dustrial boom, South Chicago be- came a hub for steelworking and the corresponding working class SMOKE SHACK. Calumet Fisheries has been smoking fish, in- community. U.S. Steel used South cluding trout, salmon and sable, on site since 1940. It also offers Chicago as the home of South fried seafood made to order, though the restaurant has no seat- Works, but the neighborhood de- ing beyond a few picnic tables outside. While not glamorous, the clined alongside South Works in restaurant is often featured on the city’s “Best of” lists. the 1980s, and has since struggled economically. While originally al mom-and-pop restaurants and a few fishermen next to the wa- composed of Central European shops. While a few of the restau- ter and the occasional weekend immigrants, the neighborhood rants offer delicious, no-frills food, stroller, the park is largely devoid has since become 75 percent black the true treasure of the neighbor- of people. and 20 percent Latino. Eastward, hood sits in the seemingly aban- The site was briefly home to a the murky Calumet River, flanked doned South Works brownfield, $4 billion effort by Chicago real es- by layers of hulking iron bridges now home to the hulking concrete tate developer McCaffery Interests and sometimes dilapidated facto- remnants of the docking station. and U.S. Steel to redevelop South The walls themselves are massive– Works into 13,000 homes and 17.5 ries, snakes south. PRAIRIE BETWEEN THE WALLS. Between the partially demol- Beyond the banks of the Calu- several stories tall, and stretching million feet of commercial space, met to the south and Lake Michi- several blocks. Next to the walls, an idea which failed after U.S. Steel ished concrete walls, once used to unload and load incoming gan to the east lie single-family a small meadow grows alongside withdrew earlier in February, leav- barges, trees and grass now grow alongside boulders, making homes with green lawn and sever- the lakefront. However, other than ing the space ripe for exploration. for patches of urban prairie. ‘My Block My Hood My City’ exposes teens to new sides of Chicago

by Ariel Gans tition for En- hopes to use any grant money he sense of self-inefficacy, their edu- to barbers and beauticians across Editor-in-Chief trepreneur of gets to expand the explorers pro- cation, their economic outcomes, the city. He told them to recruit the “You can’t take them to China, the Year, the gram in Chicago and to other cit- were almost entirely dependent most disconnected youth from the but you can take them to China- Chicago Ideas ies. on the infrastructure of their com- community and explained how town.” Award and re- “Our goal is to be sustainable munity and their social economics he planned to take them on field This is the philosophy behind cently the Chi- with the 60 explorers that we there. trips. the My Block My Hood My City cago Urban have,” Mr. Cole said. “Then we “If you think about it, that real- “There’s really no rocket-science program, which takes teenagers League Inno- want to make it so that they can do ity poses significant limitations for to it,” Mr. Cole said. “I go to other from under-resourced commu- vator Award. “If you take it again next year. Once we can do some teenagers in Chicago, and community organization meet- nities on daylong explorations of Mr. Cole the Red Line that, then we’ll be able to expand conversely providing opportuni- ings and learn from them, and I do areas in Chicago such as the South added that from 95th to to 120 explorers, 150 explorers and ties for others,” Mr. Cole said. “If rallies for interconnectivity and af- Loop, Greektown, Edgewater, Up- the organiza- then we want to go to a different we’re going to be serious about all fordable housing, where I pass out town, Rogers Park and Little In- tion recently Fullerton, city, and show them how we work teenagers having a fair shot, then the hoodies. The best promotion dia. Founded just two years ago secured tax it’s like going out there.” that’s an inequality that has to be for us is just engagement. People by community activist, author exemption on vacation About 60 teenagers from Pull- addressed, and I recognized that see the hoodies and we get recog- and social entrepreneur Jahmal status to ap- for a lot of man, Chatham, South Chicago, early on through volunteering.” nition. It’s really simple, but it’s not Cole, it’s now an organization with ply for grants Englewood, North Lawndale and Mr. Cole realized he could make easy.” worldwide support. from founda- kids. If you Humboldt Park are part of the pro- a difference. And the organization has cer- “You can travel the world with- tions, which show kids gram, but Mr. Cole was inspired “We talk about how Chicago tainly received recognition. In ad- out leaving Chicago,” Mr. Cole would provide better, they’ll to create My Block My Hood My is segregated, but that’s kind of a dition to the six Chicago schools continued. “I know firsthand what funding for do better.” City after volunteering at the Cook blanket statement. All these men currently participating in the pro- it felt like to visit England, to visit 10 trips per County Juvenile Detention facility. talked about was my block is 21st gram, there’s outreach for another Hawaii, Nebraska, New York and explorer this — Jahmal Cole “I talked to a lot of young men street, my hood is the Low End,” 15-20 schools in Chicago alone. L.A. I can’t afford right now to take year. there,” Mr. Cole said, “and it be- Mr. Cole continued. “To me it was “I believe that it’s going to be a teenagers with me overseas, but if Mr. Cole came clear that a lot of them had tragic that they didn’t feel a part national model for educational re- you take the Red Line from 95th to takes teenagers from any school, never traveled beyond their block of something larger outside of a form throughout the country,” Mr. Fullerton, it’s like going on vaca- and has 150 on the waiting list to or their neighborhood. So their en- few blocks of where they lived, so Cole said. “We even had some out- tion for a lot of kids. If you show be explorers. Each trip costs al- tire worldview, what they thought I asked them, ’What about your reach in Panama, Harlem, and I kids better, they’ll do better.” most $1,300, which Mr. Cole raises was possible for themselves and city?’” saw a picture of someone wearing Born and raised in North Chica- through sponsorships and My their peers, was restricted to their And so it began. Mr. Cole be- one of our shirts in Sri Lanka. So go, at 32 Mr. Cole has already won Block My Hood My City apparel neighborhood. That meant that gan distributing sweatshirts say- many people recognize the power the Sign Motivate Toyota compe- sales on the program website. He their sense of well-being, their ing “My Hood My Block My City” of the program.” SPORTS • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 10 U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Intensity and passion drive junior to success Jonathan Kutasov brings dedication, focus to pursuits of math, tennis by Sonny Lee motivate me best was intensity, arts editor self-criticism rather than relaxed Intensity is habitual. Emotions positivity.” are addicting. And for junior Jona- And his intensity with self-crit- than Kutasov, the drive is internal. icism has payed off. Last year, in Whether it’s on the court firmly tennis, Jonathan ranked tenth in gripping a racket or in a classroom Chicago for boys 16 and under and gripping a number two pencil he was ranked tenth in Illinois for scratching on a piece of paper, high school juniors this year. Jonathan exhibits intensity by Mental battles, puzzles and self- pushing himself — never giving up reliance intrigue Jonathan. It’s what a point and never giving up on a makes him click. Which is why he problem. also enjoys math and physics. On the tennis court, Jonathan “I’ve always had that intensity pushes his limits and never holds in math,” Jonathan said, “I didn’t back, even on himself. really have a way to like to get that “I’ve seen Jonathan work re- frustration out. In tennis, it’s there ally hard,” senior co-captain Julien — you know you missed that shot, Bendelac said. “It’s not just like like that’s your cue to get mad — natural talent. When you watch his so it works as a way to release a lot matches it’s very intense, he’s very of the frustration I had. I think the hard on himself. He’s the type of intensity is something that I bring player who’s just talking to himself to everything that I enjoy as much during the match and yelling at as tennis or math.” himself. And you would think that With many summers spent he must be losing, but he’s always teaching himself math courses winning.” through textbooks, Jonathan al- Jonathan explained that his ways found an interest and eager- intensity in the game began at a ness to learn and explore math young age, and the only way he and science. As both a friend and could play seriously was to play teammate, tennis co-captain Ajay with intensity and a dash of self- Chopra, a junior, explained that criticism. Jonathan’s focus and determina- “When I was little I played a lot tion was also exhibited in academ- of hard matches, like difficult loss- ics. es and a lot of big wins and I just “He’s really really focused about kind of got addicted to that feel- his studies,” Ajay said, “and so it’s ing,” he said. “Like in tennis, the not just like a grades thing, but emotions are so intense because like a personal edification, like he it’s just you, and it’s your name up just wants to learn as much as he there in the score.” can about math because he’s really Jonathan enjoys playing soccer passionate about it.” and occasionally basketball for Ranking within the top 350 in the fun, but he focuses seriously on nation in the United States Physics tennis. He began playing soccer at Olympiad, the top five percent in a young age, eventually picking up the Math Olympiad Series and all tennis as a side sport when he was the math courses available at Lab 7 and finally getting serious about and a year of independent studies the sport when he was 12. under his belt, it was time to move “It was always kind of fun, like on to college-level courses. But in whatever, but when I was around Jonathan’s mind, learning is about 12, I really got intense about ten- trying out different subjects, topics nis. That was my main thing: and never being too comfortable. midway photo by teresa xie tennis and school,” Jonathan ex- “I think, really, the goal is just plained. “And tennis is really a to explore it, so I can try physics, EYES ON THE PRIZE. Jonathan Kutasov stares intently at his opponent at tennis practice. Jonathan;s mental battle. It’s really intense. chemistry, math, all those differ- intensity extends beyond tennis into math, for which he takes independent studies and competes When you’re out on the court, high ent things that I might like, and see in a Math Olympiad as well. His competitiveness drives him to succeed. “I think some of my proud- stakes, every small thing makes a where it takes me,” Jonathan said. est matches are the ones where I come back from way behind,” Jonathan said, “even if it’s someone huge difference, and, for me, it’s “You never want to be in a class that I shouldn’t be losing to. Coming back from behind is always a great feeling, cause it’s so easy just kind of how I developed as a that’s too easy for you. The point is to give up when you’re down.” On May 6-7 at the Moline Tournament, Jonathan placed third in the player. I could motivate myself, to push yourself and see how that and the way my coaches could feels.” singles division.

Who are your favorite Chicago athletes?

Chicago’s most inspiring athletes, according to Lab

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He’s a year about him in a Chicago, yet don’t know if he was younger player and has right way and to play basket- the Blackhawks, genuine guy as older than me, game and also he has never it’s his attitude — he was done a lot to try is a lot of fun to ball as she is and it’s a well as as being and went all the because I don’t cracked and or his perfor- homeless for a and get female watch. He does someone that I tradition for us a good athlete.” way from the know like any continues to mance... he just while — and he athletes more everything you look up to. She to all sit down academy to just players on any perform at a seems to have finally found a respect, which look for in a plays the same and watch the recently having other teams.” high level and that cutting family, worked is something good baseball position as I do. Stanley Cup his professional lead the team edge to him, really hard, and that is definitely player.” I also just love final when they debut with behind the that makes you now he’s in the needed. I think going to watch are in it. The the fire. He’s scenes.” confident in NBA making she’s really her play in Sky Blackhawks amazing.” him. Ultimately millions.” inspirational.” games during have played I just love to the summer.” very well the watch him play.” last few years.” THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • SPORTS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 11 Soccer team camraderie contributes to wins of balance, dynamics and mutual Francis Parker 1-1 on April 19, be- Team’s expertise support. fore their 0-10 defeat on May 5 to “The season is going really Fenwick. improves record well,” senior and co-captain Sam Mira Jacobs, a senior and the Aronson said. “We have a ton of captain of JV, thinks that the team’s after rocky start talent. Each player is individually initial struggle was due to a small- skilled and we’ve found a balance er amount of upperclassmen join- by Alex Lund arts co-editor in working together. We’re playing ing, and difficulty with learning to a new formation this season, and play alongside one another. After a rocky start, the girls soc- each player has been really de- “This year JV felt completely cer team has finally found its foot- voted to learning different types of different because many people ing. positions, so I definitely think that stepped up to play varsity,” Mira With an 11-4-1 record, varsity creates a positive dynamic.” said. “In the beginning it was diffi- players defeated Francis Parker Junior Tiffany Lau credits the cult because we never played with 3-1 on April 20, Elgin 7-1 on April varsity team’s success and syn- each other. Usually the first week 26 and Kenosha Bradford 2-0 at ergy to more than just individual is rough, but we get accustomed the Techny Park Tournament in strengths. after that. It was not like that this Wisconsin on April 29 and suffered “To me and maybe to our team, I year especially because we have a 0-2 loss in the same tournament think our strength is really in read- not had many games.” to Warren at Glenbrook South. Var- ing each other,” Tiffany said. “Even Despite the changes that Mira sity won 5-0 against the Chicago though Coach Moses can be yell- noticed, the JV team has continued Christian High School on May ing at us from the sidelines, like to persevere against its opponents 3, lost to Latin 0-1 on May 5 and any sport, we have to read the play as they became increasingly more triumphed against North Shore ourselves and make split deci- comfortable with one another. She Country Day School 6-0 on May 7. sion. Despite our improvising, we credited their newfound synergy The team was scheduled to recover and make up for it. We’ve to communication and positivity compete in the IHSA regional definitely had good plays where between team members. semifinal tournament beginning we manage to pass back and forth “I think practices have gotten on May 10, but results were not until we’ve reached the other side much better now that we all show avaiulable at press time. of the field. This, I think, is a key up with a purpose and we all put The players worked hard to keep goal we always work toward, and in work on the field,” Mira said. up their morale after junior Julia when we succeed, it can be really “We continue to work on chal- midway photo by benji wittenbrink Gately sustained a head injury in rewarding.” lenges like communication dur- the game against Parker. The junior varsity team, with a ing games. I think that the season SHOOTING THE BALl. Sophomore Isabella Light maneuvers the The varsity players have become 0-2-3 record, lost to Willows Acad- is going much better and we are ball at a varsity home game against Illiana Christian High School more comfortable with one anoth- emy on April 14 and tied with working harder as a team.” on April 19. er — with the help of a new sense Strong skills propel team to sectionals Defeats affect by Sonny Lee us show up to everyone’s matches and cheer good friends.” arts co-editor each other on. It just makes it more fun.” Even with a closer team, talented players With just over a week until Sectionals on A good team dynamic is one of the top and a good winning streak, Ajay thinks the record, but May 20, the boys tennis team is poised to priorities on the tennis team. Ajay Chopra team still needs to put in the work if they finish the season strong. Co-captain Ajay explained that, especially for the doubles want to finish the season on top. Chopra, a junior, believes that with the ad- players, the team has to work together – the “I think it’s important for us to be practic- baseball team dition of two very talented players this year, doubles teams have to move as one unit, ing a lot harder than we used to,” Ajay said sophomore James Dill and junior Jonathan and the singles players should feel support- about staying after practice if need be. Kutasov, the team has some serious game to ed by their team members. Recent results: Moline Tournament, May still bonds bring into Sectionals and state. “In the past the tennis team has not been 6-7, first; North Shore Country Day, May 3, “I think we can actually win sectionals close at all,” senior co-captain Julien Bend- 4-1; F.W. Parker, May 2, 3-2; Elgin Academy, by Katerina Lopez midway reporter this year, like I think that’s something that is elac said. “We weren’t really friends, the bus April 26, 5-0; Brother Rice Invitational, April very possible, and I think we can get all four rides were like two people talking to each 16, second; Latin School, April 14, 2-3; Fen- The varsity baseball team is currently 6-7, of our teams to state which would be really, other — not a very good team feeling. This wick, April 13, 4-1; Morgan Park Academy, while the junior varsity really cool,” Ajay said. “But beyond that I year, I think for different reasons, everyone April 12, 5-0; Sandburg High School, April has won one out of the two think I just want us to work well together as seems to match really well, I think most of 11, 5-0; Marian Catholic High School, April games it has played. a team, not be too individual, but have all of us get along really well, like we’re all pretty 8, 5-0. The varsity’s last game will be May 14 at Kenwood Academy High School, Track and field team domimates ISL championships and after that they will by Natalie Glick run Jacob Meyer, first; 3200-meter run Ja- participate at the IHSA 2A midway reporter cob Meyer, second; 100-meter relay team of Regional Championship Off to a slow start, the track and field team Jason Chang, Ben Grobman, Tom Sawada beginning May 18. Dylan wins their recent meets. Two of three com- and Chris Kucera, second; long jump Mose According to captain Olthoff petition have been cancelled due to weath- Sreenby, second; triple jump Stefan Reh- Dylan Olthoff, the season er, and there is not a clear sight of the team’s kemper, second; 200-meter run Lilia Wilson, record does not reflect trajectory this season. first, and Chavon Hussey, second; 400-me- how much their team has grown and bond- “As a team, we’ve only really just started ter run Taylor Thompson, first, and Chavon ed. “I think that over the course of our last competing again,” senior Lucy Kenig-Ziesler Hussey, second; 800-meter run Genevieve couple games, we have further developed said. “The team is still getting used to rac- Nemeth, first; 1600-meter run Lucy Kenig- skills, and come together to win close games ing after indoor track, but we are doing good Ziesler, first; 3200-meter run Lucy Kenig- against tough opponents,” Dylan said. workouts and strong training, so I think the Ziesler, first, Elsa Erling, second, and Liza Dylan also noted that the pitchers – Owen season is going to finish well. We don’t have Edwards-Levin, third; 100-meter hurdles Lasko, John McKee, and Jake Leslie – stood as many runners overall as we would like, Shoshana Holt-Auslander, third; 300-meter out this season and consistently pitched but the runners we have are dedicated and hurdles Shoshana Holt-Auslander, second. solid innings. “I’m impressed with their work their hardest in every practice.” 100-meter relay team of Taylor Thompson, mental toughness, they can stay calm in On the boys team, senior Jacob Meyer has Paula Herbst, Sarah Gray and Lillia Wilson, any situation. It was also impressive that all the same confidence as Lucy. “Training is second; 400-meter relay team of Taylor the juniors stepped up offensively and de- going pretty well. I am relatively confident,” Thompson, Paula Herbst, Shoshana Holt- fensively when the game was on the line,” Jacob said. “From our one outdoor meet so Auslander and Genevieve Nemeth, first; Dylan said. far, most of the guys are in decent shape. 800-meter relay team of Grace Cain, Sally Senior Joe Curci, another varsity captain, People have been running pretty well. [We] Carlstrom, Alice Carlstrom and Genevieve also noted that while the team faced initial got a good base of training in the winter and Nemeth, first; high jump Chavon Hussey, challenges, the team pulled through and is it shows so far in the outdoor season.” first; and Taylor Thompson, second; triple on a good track for Sectionals. This season the track team has had num- jump Sarah Gray, second. “We’ve been playing good baseball, and ber of people join for the first time. Juniors April 29 at Chicago Christian Invitational: we’ve been playing as a team,” Joe said. Amar Shabeeb and Ben Grobman are two of Boys team placed 11th; girls team placed sec- “Early in the season, some of the team didn’t the new members of the track team. ond; 400-meter relay and 800-meter relay seem to be taking things as seriously. We Ben decided he wanted to quit baseball team of Jason Chang, Ben Grobman, Chris had a lot of people missing for silly reasons and try track this season. Kucera and Tom Sawada, second; 800-me- or that were focused on other things. Our “I had been playing baseball for so long ter run, Jacob Meyer, third; 3,200-meter pitching and defense was really good while that I had stopped enjoying it, but I was al- run, Nick Slimmon, sixth; 400-meter dash, our offense struggled, but we’ve been pull- ways reasonably fast and wanted to keep Charles Marks, second; 3200-meter relay ing it around recently. We’re really excited, doing sports, so I decided to switch to track,” team of Grace Cain, Alice Carlstrom, Gen- playoffs are coming up, and our goal is to Ben said. “It’s a great group of people and I evieve Nemeth and Elsa Erling, second; win regionals and hopefully sectionals.” really enjoy that, at least for me, track is a 400-meter relay team of Sarah Gray, Taylor Recent Results: Morgan Park High School, May 7, 8-13; sport where the main focus is pushing your- Thompson, Shoshana Holt-Auslander and midway photo by kara coleman self to become better.” Lilia Wilson, second; 3200-meter run Lucy North Shore Country Day School, May 4, HITTING HER STRIDE. Junior Cha- Recent Results: Kenig-Ziesler, first, and Elsa Erling, second; 8-2; Northridge College Prep, April 30, 2-12; May 7 at the Independent School League 100-meter dash Lilia Wilson, first, and Cha- von Hussey practices sprints at Jackson North Shore Country Day School, April 29, (ISL) Championships, Niles West High von Hussey, second; 800-meter run Gen- Park track on May 4. At the ISL Cham- 3-2; Elgin Academy, April 26, 10-0; Elgin School: Boys placed second; girls team evieve Nemeth, first; 200-meter dash Lilia pionships May 7, Chavon placed second Academy, April 26, 1-0; F.W. Parker, April 19, placed first; 100-meter run Charles Marks, Wilson, second; 1600-meter relay team of in the 200-meter and 400-meter run. 7-4; Latin School, April 15, 3-4; Northridge College Prep, April 13, 3-6. first, and James Woodruff, second; 200-me- Taylor Thompson, Paula Herbst, Chavon She also placed first in the high jump. ter run Charles Marks, first; 1600- meter Hussey and Genevieve Nemeth, third. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 • HEALTH U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO 12 Water, bananas at core of healthy eating habits has a specific purpose,” he said. eating habits. Sophomore “You wake up in the morning Senior chooses “Two days into the diet, all my and your breakfast is made up of symptoms were gone,” she said. sprinter’s diet mostly things that will keep you veganism, eating “My digestion has been better energized for the rest of the day. than it’s ever been, and I have so keeps him In the morning, you need a lot mostly uncooked much more energy than ever.” of carbohydrates, and you need Maria’s diet requires the con- energized for to replenish the electrolytes and foods for her sumption of at least 2,500 calories protein that your body used when per day, although she says she races on track you were sleeping. I usually have daily meals usually eats around 3,000. by Elena Maestripieri oatmeal with maybe a little bit of by Elena Maestripieri “In the vegan diet you can eat health editor protein powder and raisins for the health editor whatever you want,” she said. “In the past, especially through- electrolytes.” “For almost two months now “There’s a vegan alternative for ev- James also eats a lot fruit. Espe- > 400 g erything and it’s cruelty-free and out middle school, I was a big nu- The average adult I’ve been vegan,” she explained. trition freak,” sophomore James cially bananas, he explained, are “Meat has protein, but also has a much better for your body. Every- Woodruff explained. “I was start- good for restoring energy. The rest should consume at lot of bad saturated fat, and it con- thing that you eat in this diet has ing to get seri- of his meals are centered around least 5 portions tributes to high- all the components of what you ous about track. his daily workout routines and are of fruits and er cholesterol. If need to be healthy, like protein, I really wanted to focused on recovery. His dinner is vegetables per day fat comes from just in smaller amounts.” try staying on my usually light, which makes diges- avocados, nut However, what you eat is not the game and stay tion and metabolism easier on the butters, or other only key to maintaining a healthy healthy.” body before and during sleep. plant-based fats diet. Staying hydrated is crucial as After research- “For lunch I’ll have something to that are not sat- well. ing healthy eat- rebuild the muscle as I sit around urated, it’s fine, “I usually drink two to three li- ing habits for at school: usually I have some but it does need ters of water per day,” Maria said. James athletes, James salmon, rice and greens,” James Maria to be eaten at a “You should be peeing clear and Woodruff made the deci- said. “Usually people think dinner Privitera smaller rate than something like eight times a day.” sion to reduce is supposed to be the largest meal carbs.” James and Maria, although their processed sugars and fatty meats of the day, but I think that’s a mis- Maria’s diet centers around a diets are different, both explained in his diet. conception. Just before you go to high-carb, low-fat intake, and her that they spent a lot of time re- He said the biggest casualty of sleep you’re not supposed to eat breakfast and lunch are raw. searching what kinds of foods his change in diet was chocolate very heavy and then you replenish “For example, breakfast I had avoid and what kinds to eat more and other candy, which he cut out yourself in the morning. I usually frozen bananas, some strawber- of. They also make time in their all together. have a lot of greens for dinner, a lot ries and made ice cream,” she said. schedules to exercise frequently. “It does take a while to get used of carbs and a little bit of meat.” > 3.5 g “Sometimes I’ll put Hemp protein Eating healthy is also a privilege. to,” he said. “But, once you’ve In addition to track, James also The average adult can powder in my smoothies and ice The Food Trust, an American non- maintained it for a few weeks, it makes time in his schedule for fre- cream. My dinner is usually starch profit organization, conducted quent two-hour workouts. get this amount of over 132 studies across the United becomes really easy to say ‘no’ to potassium from based, so I’ll have a large amount bad foods.” “It’s a big commitment to eat of rice, with vegetables. Some- States and ultimately found evi- Now in his second year as a healthy,” James admitted. “It takes consuming about 9 times I’ll make potatoes or gluten- dence to support the claim: “many sprinter for the boys track team, getting used to. Obviously I don’t bananas per day free pasta.” low-income communities, com- James has come up with a routine know everything about healthy After having a digestive issue munities of color, and sparsely to keep himself healthy and in eating, but I think I know enough over the winter, Maria met with a populated rural areas do not have shape for his races. that I feel confident in what I’m nutritionist to go over possible so- sufficient opportunities to buy “I like to think that each meal eating.” lutions. She decided to change her healthy, affordable food.” Post-Workout Dinner Breakfast Lunch

2-3 liters Based on height and weight, adults should be drinking abour 4-6 average-sized bottles of water per day James fills his plate with rice, In the evening James eats rice, In the morning, Maria makes Maria cuts up nine mangoes chicken, and fruits like banan- meat, some vegetables and an herself a bowl of ice cream for herself to bring to school as and watermelon. apple. statistics by: world health organization and the mayo clinic with mangoes or strawberries. with her, and she drink For sale: fresh and local foods by Talia Goerge-Karron assistant editor Keep an eye out for markets around the city Radishes, beets, rhubarb, oh my! Neighbor- hoods across Chicago have their own farmers The Hyde Park Lincoln Square Evening markets and will open in the weeks ahead. Ac- Farmers Market Farmers Market cording to the Department of Agriculture, the 53rd St. and Harper Ct. 23o1 W. Leland Ave. number of farmers markets is up 180 percent Thursday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays 4p.m.-8p.m. since 2006. Farmers markets offer locally grown beginning June 2 beginning June 9 fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as locally butchered meats, fresh-made pasta and home- Federal Plaza made bread. South Loop Farmers Market Located in Lincoln Park or the West Loop, Farmers Market 1936 S. Michigan Ave. Green City Farmers Market is a favorite among Federal Plaza in the Loop Thursdays 4 p.m.-8 p.m. foodies around the city. It opened for the season Tuesdays at 7 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning June 16 last Saturday and will be open Saturdays from beginning May 17 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. in its outdoor location at south Chicago Botanic Garden’s end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Daley Plaza Farmers Market Windy City Harvest Drive (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Complete 50 W. Washington St. Washington Park Market with smoothies, freshly made food and guest Thursdays 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. 555 E. 51st St. chefs from Chicagoland such as Rick Bayless, beginning May 12 Wednesdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Green City is the largest farmers market in Chica- beginning July 6 go and the perfect place to hang out with friends 61st Street Farmers Market or to grab a carton of fresh strawberries. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Evanston Farmers Market Junior Hazel Martello said she frequents farm- Saturdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. 1800 Maple Ave., Evanston ers markets in Chicago with her family because beginning May 14 Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. of the friendly, unique atmosphere and the ac- cessible healthy produce, which also has a better taste than food engineered to stay on a grocery Printers Row Lincoln Park store’s shelf. Farmers Market Farmers Market “We like it because there’s usually a better vari- Polk St. and Dearborn St. Armitage Ave. & Orchard St. midway photo by natalie glick ety of produce and it tends to have more flavor. A Saturdays 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturdays 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. lot of times grocery store produce sacrifices taste beginning June 25 beginning June 18 NOW OPEN. Customers shop at Green City Market last Satur- for longevity,” Hazel said. “Of course, the inter- day, May 7, the first day the market was open. Kale, spinach and personal relationship you build with vendors is swiss chard are some of the options available at the market. The also pretty nice.” fesh foods attract many people who want to eat fresh in the city.