PAGE 4 • ARTS PAGE 6 • IN DEPTH PAGE 10 • SPORTS Students explored In a country divided by U-High students are artistic passions during politics, conversations among the 3 million the summer. Roma among people who have people nationwide who Nayak had her dance different perspectives root for NFL players graduation, and Giacomo must happen to move and pretend to be team Glotzer toured Europe forward and understand owners as part of fantasy playing the cello. each other. football. University of Chicago Laboratory High School 1362 East 59th Street, Chicago,U-HIGH Illinois 60637 MIDWAY Volume 94, Number 2 OCTOBER 12, 2017 Artists will involve students in documentary by PRIYANKA SHRIJAY OPINION EDITOR “ Music is a vehicle for he Kistenbroker Family Art- bringing the American ist in Residence Program has Epic history, research and Tbrought artists to the Lab stories to every department Schools with the goal of furthering interaction between students and and school.” the arts. Kicking off the program — ALLISON MCGOURTY, are Allison McGourty and Ber- RESIDENT ARTIST nard McMahon, creators of an ac- claimed three-part BBC/PBS doc- umentary about the birth of the re- dors to bridge the gap between the cording industry, “American Epic.” project and the student body. Music department chair Roza- “They will bring the student lyn Torto wanted to bring Ms. Mc- voice to the forefront,” she said. Gourty and Mr. McMahon to Lab “The group will plan interactions after orchestra teacher Michelle and meetings between the Artists Miles saw and was fascinated by in Residence and Lab students.” the first part of the “American Ep- With the first installment of the ic” documentary, which is about program, Ms. McGourty hopes to the one-take recording machine use music to encourage learning which emerged during the roar- in all departments. ing ’20s. She said, “Music is a vehicle for Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMa- bringing the American Epic his- hon will be available to students tory, research and stories to every for a period of time during each department and school.” quarter of this school year. They The Artist in Residency Pro- will teach students about their gram’s first event, a music festival documentary and the history of in Gordon Parks Arts Hall, was led the recording industry. They will by Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMa- also be available to students if they MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD hon on Oct. 6. have any inquiries about the proj- HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC. Folk singer Pokey LaFarge preforms at the ‘American Epic’ inau- At the event, Mr. McMahon ect and their own possible involve- gurating event on Oct. 6 in Gordon Parks Arts Hall. “American Epic”artists Allison McGourty and drew a connection between Lab’s ment. The Kistenbroker Family Bernard McMahon hope to use music to teach students about the history of the recording industry. founder John Dewey’s philosophy Artist in Residence Program pro- and the “American Epic” teachings vided the perfect opportunity to sic department conversed with an exemplary way to inaugurate Ms. Heusing. about the recording industry. bring McGourty and McMahon to Ms. McGourty and Mr. McMahon the Artists in Residence program She said, “We hope that the pro- “Dewey also said that he consid- Lab, according to Ms. Torto. and the Lab administration and with a year-long project involving gram will offer new avenues for ered that art was one of the most Ms. Torto said that the Kisten- were able to launch the “American all grades. “learning by doing,” for Lab stu- powerful forms of communication broker Artist in Residence Pro- Epic” project as part of the Artist in The “American Epic” project’s dents, and enhance what is al- and that every person is an artist in gram developed at around the Residence Program. interactiveness is a considerable ready a dynamic arts program.” their way,” he said. “And I think the same time as the music depart- According to Cynthia Heusing of part of its appeal as the first install- Ms. McGourty emphasized in- people who made these very first ment’s “American Epic” endeavor. the Kistenbroker family, bringing ment of the Kistenbroker Artist in teractivity, noting that she is excit- electrical sound recordings em- Throughout the last year, the mu- in the “American Epic” team was Residency Program, according to ed to work with student ambassa- body that.” ‘DRACULA’ Director challenges community to find location for Dewey statue by LEAH EMANUEL ry Schools, the bust of John Dewey ARTS EDITOR should be seen by the school, Dr. Through collaboration, creativi- Abelmann said. ty and competition, students have “It is a symbolic way of saying the opportunity to help decide we should lean into our history where the bust of John Dewey will more to define our future,” he said. be positioned in the school. The bust of Dewey has been The Laboratory Schools’ val- housed in the English Department ues were formed by founder John near the desk of teacher Catie Dewey, a world-famous educa- Bell, who loves and is an expert on tional leader. Dewey. Teams must be composed of Dr. Abelmann said she has been faculty members from two differ- the protector and keeper of the ent schools (ESH, lower school, sculpture. middle school, high school), a stu- Dr. Bell is excited to work with a MIDWAY PHOTO BY dent and at least one member of director who is interested in John TALIA GOERGE-KARRON the University of Chicago commu- Dewey, and loves his approach LAB ROOTS. The bust has nity. of focusing on the history of the been in the English office, but Director Charlie Abelmann school. proposals for a new home are chose this composition to pro- “It’s a great image for the school mote collaboration across the with the deep and rich tradition due Oct. 20, Dewey’s birthday. schools. that we have,” she said. “We have “I want people in each school to roots that are very deep that we kind of change,” Dr. Bell said. be working together, I want to val- can learn to tap in new ways.” To be reminded of the rich his- ue student voice … and I want the Dr. Abelmann and Dr. Bell share tory and principles of the school, school to have a really strong con- a great appreciation for Dewey the sculpture will be given a new nection to the University,” he said. and recognize the strong values home where students will see it In an explanation no longer than with which he created the school. more regularly. MIDWAY PHOTO BY SOPHIE HINERFELD 300 words, each team will propose “I’m not sure how many schools “It’s a really beautiful piece of A BLOODY GOOD TIME. Freshmen Jasmine Tang and Orla an area in the school for the sculp- today are genuinely a laborato- art, and it’s a really important sym- Molloy rehearse a scene from “Dracula” as junior Campbell ture to be placed. ry for educational ideas with the bol of the school,” Dr. Abelmann Phalen watches. The gothic horror-drama, which was first All proposals must be sent to aim of changing the way we think said. released as a novel in 1897, will be performed as the school’s Dr. Abelmann and Student Coun- about society, the way we think Student Council together with fall production in the Sherry Lansing Theater Nov. 2-4. cil President Elizabeth Van Ha by about what’s right and what’s Dr. Abelmann and Dr. Bell will John Dewey’s birthday, Oct. 20. good, and how then to become the make a decision based on the pro- As the founder of the Laborato- kind of people that can enact that posals. THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2017 2 • NEWS U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO Title IX coordinator here to protect students ing to the University of Chicago If Ms. Noel receives information Law against sex Policy on Harassment, Discrim- “ I am always — always — about something that might’ve Contact Information ination and Sexual Misconduct. excited to work with people. happened, she will respond in Phone: 773-834-4366 discrimination Sexual discrimination is based on Especially when they’re a supportive way, making sure Office: C134A sex, gender identity or sexual ori- going through a tough time, the needs of all involved are ad- inspires position entation. dressed. Title IX is a section of the Edu- to think of ways to help Upon receiving a formal com- E-mail: [email protected] by JACOB POSNER cation Amendments Act of 1972 support them.” plaint, however, she may open an FEATURES EDITOR prohibiting sex-based discrimina- — ELIZABETH NOEL, investigation. For the first time in its history, tion in any educational program TITLE IX COORDINATOR When dealing with formal com- sity, and a J.D. from Columbia Law Lab has established a position de- that receives federal funding. Be- plaints, Ms. Noel said she is “very School. voted to student wellness and gen- cause the University of Chicago re- concerned in ensuring that ev- Before coming to Lab, Ms. No- der-based protection. ceives federal funding, and Lab is a ward to the programming aspect eryone involved is supported and el was a resident tutor and Inves- The new wellness and Title IX part of the University of Chicago, it the most, she’s extensively trained treated fairly and equitably — and tigator for the Offices of Dispute coordinator, must comply with Title IX. in the other two areas, she said. that includes people directly in- Resolution at Harvard Universi- Elizabeth Noel A letter introducing Ms. Noel Ms. Noel said she is most excited volved in the conflict as well as any ty.