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Next Match: Season complete
Most Recent Results:
Feb. 2-4, State competition,
fourth place
Other Results: Jan. 24, Re-
gional, second
Record: 11.5-4.5, fourth in state
Notable: Tahla Hagerty, a junior, bowled a 214 at
state, which is 38 pins above her season average.
Next Game: Davis, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 10, WHS main gym
Feb. 7, Kennewick, results
unavailable
Other Results: Feb. 4, Pasco 71-73; Feb. 3,
Southridge 57-69; Jan. 28, Kamiakin 82-53; Jan.
21, Richland 45-50; Jan. 20, Eisenhower 47-71
Record: 7-8
Notable: John Donaghy has improved most this
season, according to the coaching staff.
Next Game: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10
at Davis
Feb. 7, Kennewick, results
unavailable
Other Results: Feb. 4, Pasco 38-61; Feb. 3,
Southridge 45-36; Jan. 28, Kamiakin 44-38; Jan.
21, Richland 42-44; Jan. 20, Eisenhower 44-79
Record: 8-7
Notable: Natalie Orrell had 16 points in the loss
to Southridge.
Next Match: 7 p.m. Feb. 10-11,
Regional at Walla Walla
Most Recent Results: Feb. 3-4,
District, fourth place; three
champions: Dayvin Knemeyer,
Tim Whitley, Cody Varner; three qualifiers: Ce-
sar Iñiguez, Krayson Gates, Michael Zacher
Other Results: Jan. 24, Kamiakin 50-24; Jan. 24,
Southridge 47-21; Jan. 19, Moses Lake 8-56
Record: 7-3
Notable:SeniorTimWhitleyhasaseasonrecord
of 34-0. Wenatchee is the only Big Nine school
with three district champions.
Next Meet: Feb. 16, state in
Federal Way at King County
Aquatic Center
Most Recent Results: Feb. 3-4,
district 363 (team score), state
qualifiers: Stephen van Someren Gréve, Kyle
McNatt, Forrest Crain, Nate Symonds (200
medley relay); Crain (100-meter backstroke);
Symonds (100-meter breaststroke); Ben Shea
(diving); Kyle Hardy (diving).
Other Results: Jan. 21, Walla Walla 94-76; Jan.
19, Richland 54-129; Jan. 17, Eastmont 105-81
Record: 6-6
Notable: Ben Shea broke the school and district
record by scoring a 439.65 at district.
he dull lull of the
wheels can be heard
by anyone in the area.
Pretty soon another hymn
of the calming sound can be
heard.Followedbyonemore
after that, and one
more after that
until the sound is
no longer a lull,
but a rising roar.
This is the music of
skateboarding.
With only a
board to use and a
couple of bruises
as a result, skat-
ers take to the
rails and ramps.
Skaters come in all
ages, ranging from
toddlers that pick
up a mini-board for the first
time, to the hardcore pro
skaters that seen on the X-
games.
Kids like junior Barry Po-
can, freshman Alex Ramirez
andjuniorZachCunningham
are just a few of the dozens of
student skaters at the skate
park every day.
Each skater has different
reasons for skating. “It gives
me something to do and
keeps me away from drugs
andgangrelations,”Ramirez
said as he started to smile.
“And I do it for the girls.”
Whatever the reason, just
about every skater can tell
you that skating is fun and
sometimes a life-changing
experience. Since 1997, Pio-
neerParkhasbeenthehome
to this fun experience.
But after all these years
of kick-flipping and grind-
ing, skaters are finding their
home trashed and worn
down. Concrete chips fly off
the edges, and graffiti covers
nearly every surface.
This run-down condi-
tion has aggravated skaters
for a while. “The skate park
sucks,” Pocan said. “And
when we try to fix it up, the
city just takes it out. They
need to fill in the cracks and
make some safety improve-
ments.”
But Dan Frai-
zier, parks main-
tenance director,
said the parks are
inspected regu-
larly and that he
has not received
any complaints.
Although he has
only been on the
job here for 10
months, he em-
phasized that if
inspections show
that repairs are
needed, they are made.
There is a new choice for
skating. Revolution Snow
& Skate, located at 246 N.
Wenatchee Ave., has a skate
park in the back of the shop.
Butthereisaslightdifference
betweenthetwoskateparks.
The Revolution skate park
charges a $7 admission, and
skaters under 18 must have
parent or legal guardian
permission.
No matter where they
skate, skateboarders are
dedicated to just skating.
“Skating rules,” said Cun-
ningham. “It’s uplifting and
it’s how to clear your mind of
your problems.”
In almost all of their spare
time, skaters are doing what
they usually do — skate-
boarding. More dedicated
skaters are even shoveling
snowinthewinterjustsothey
can get the ride they want.
Despite their carefree
intentions, skaters get a bad
reputation for being violent,
drug-using punks. “I don’t
like posers,” said Pocan,
referring to a person who
pretends to be a skater but
doesn’t actually skate. “Pos-
ers go out and cause trouble;
it creates this stereotype of a
dangerous skater.”
What most skaters want
to do is just skate, nothing
more,nothingless.Tosome,
skateboarding is more than
just some hobby. To some
it’s a way of living. When
they get on that board and
go up that ramp, there isn’t
anywhere they’d rather be.
All they need is a board to do
what they do best.
This is the music of
Although he has
job here for 10
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The setting was bold and the cinematography beau-
tiful but the film just didn’t work. Steven Spielberg’s
latest film, “Munich,” kept me glancing
at my watch.
“Munich” tells the story of the Israeli
team of assassins that hunted down
those responsible for a terrorist attack
during the 1972 Munich Olympics
that resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli
athletes.
The film does more telling than
showing, and never gives viewers a chance to become
involved with the characters or the plot. Also, the mov-
ie’s theme, violence begets violence (a.k.a. the Golden
Rule,) became buried underneath everything else that
was going on, making everything feel very forced.
“Munich” has the actors and production values to
be a great movie, but collapses under its own weight
and emerges as a nearly three-hour bore.
★★
From the minute the bass began booming out of
the speakers and rattling nearby furniture, I felt as if I
had heard Black Buddafly’s music
a dozen times before. It reminded
me of the cars that drive down the
street sporting gargantuan sound
systems with the bass shaking the
whole vehicle.
Black Buddafly seems perfectly
adapted for this very purpose; the
bass is easily three times louder than the lyrics. Even
when I could hear the lyrics, they sounded soft and
tinny, as if to make sure they didn’t get in the way of
the bass.
The album did include a little variety, some songs
featuring something similar to country guitar-twanging
in contrast to the synthesized chords in most others.
Underneath the hammering were some pleasant
themes. In other words, the massive bass ruins an
otherwise decent album.
★★★★
A mysterious opera ghost, a stunning diva, an adoring
viscount; fans of the popular musical “The Phantom
of the Opera” surely recognize these
characters. However, most fans do not
know about the novel that first brought
the fascinating story to life.
Written in 1910 by Frenchman Gas-
ton Leroux, the novel follows a similar
story to the stage productions, but is far
more complex and mysterious.
In the musical, the characters’ moti-
vations and personalities are very clear
almost from the start, whereas Leroux shrouds them in
mystery, leaving the reader unsure of the characters’
intentions.
I highly recommend Leroux’s novel. Even the dated
language, this did not stop me from becoming ab-
sorbed in the frightening mysteries of “The Phantom of
the Opera.”
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e runs across the floor, jumps onto the stage,
grabs the mic, and says “All right guys, we’re
going to start in about five minutes.” He turns
his head. “I don’t think they heard that.”
About five minutes later, the show starts
just as nonchalantly as the announcement. After a quick
“Check,check,”everyoneintheroomispummeledbyan
aggressive wave of guitar, bass and drums.
It’s another show at the Beacon Hill Grange in Sun-
nyslope put on by Wenatchee’s Mariware Productions, a
companyrunby2004WHSgraduatesRyanJohnstonand
Scott London.
More commonly referred to as “the Grange,” the
venue hosts punk, rock and metal shows. After a year of
continuous concerts, Wenatchee’s punk scene has once
again found the niche it used to hold a decade ago.
Typically anywhere from 130 to 200 people, mostly
teens, show up to each event. “Every show there’s more
people,”saidLondon.“We’veneverhadlesscometoone
than the one before.”
BandsstartbybookingadateattheGrangewithMari-
ware,usuallyafewmonthsinadvance.TheJohnston-Lon-
don duo brainstorm what events they want at the show,
then make up a flier and get it up around the valley. “We
reallytrytogetthemintothehighschools,”saidJohnston.
“That’s a huge part of our demographic.”
“It’s a lot of fun,” said sophomore Tommy Lammert,
whose band Starving Eyes regularly plays at the Grange.
“More people are getting into it now. It’s good to see
people having fun.” Starving Eyes’ next show at the
Grange is set for April 9.
BothJohnstonandLondonhaveothercommitments.
In addition to Mariware, Johnston fronts his band, Wait-
ing for Darryl, and both work as after-school activity di-
rectors at Orchard Middle School.
Most of the money goes to pay for the venue, promo-
tions and upcoming shows. Lately, the profits have gone
toward the recording of Waiting for Darryl’s new EP,
“Dance With the Green Sloth,” due out later this month.
Runningthecompanyhasprovednotonly
tobefunandasourceofincome,butatrue
source of education.
“It’staughtusalotoflessons,especially
toreadthefineprint,”saidJohnston.“And
it’s put us in contact with a huge list of
bands,magazinesandlabels.It’sallabout
who you know in this industry.”
Despite the great opportunity for aspir-
ingbusinessmenandmusicians,thegreat-
esteffecthasbeenonthefansthatshowup
to hear live music every few weeks.
“There’s nothing else to do in
Wenatchee,” said Cordell Anderson, a ju-
niorwhoattendsnearlyeveryshow.“Ilike
experiencing the different kinds of music.
Everything’s cool up there.”
The truth is, the valley’s music scene is
in debt to the small productions company
that continue to put Wenatchee on the map for punk
music, though they’re quick to downplay it.
“In the year since we started it’s really grown a lot,”
said Johnston. “Wenatchee’s a much more musically
positive place to be. And it’s not just because of us; a lot
of people are seeing how easy it can be.”
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Movie night caps Spirit Week
Photo by Alex Thompson
Photo by Alex Thompson Photo by Paige Fishman Photo by Della Brown
Clad in the senior class color, red, Emilie Portugal
gets ready to serve in an intense ping-pong game in
the Senior Lounge on grade color day October 16.
Most seniors joined Emilie in wearing red.
As they unpack several bags, Artsfest comittee mem-
bers Emili Husain, Schuler Small and Allijah Futter-
man prepare to sell candy, popcorn and hot chocolate
at Artsfest’s movie night October 17.
Coming ready for Twin Day October 14, Apoorva
Gundeti and Emilie Portugal show off their match-
ing outfits consisting of denim button downs, leath-
er boots, scarves, white head bands and black pants.
As she revs up the senior class
during the Student-Faculty Vol-
leyball Game October 16, Karla
Douglas leads the grade cheer,
‘All Rise, One-Five!’ The cheer
has proven a wild success for se-
niors. “As a Lab Lifer, I spent a
lot of my years waiting to be a se-
nior,” Karla said. “I witnessed all
the great and not so great cheers
ahead of us and with my deter-
mination to make this the best
year possible, I took it upon my-
self. When it came down to two
choices for the cheer, ‘All Rise,
One-Five’ was it.”
After girls’ volleyball
player Tatum McCor-
mick went down with
Watching their first U-High
Student-Faculty Volleyball
Game, freshmen sport theiran injury in the annual Student-Faculty
Volleyball Game October 16, a group
of volleyball players faculty members
and security staff came to her side. The
game was terminated after the injury.
On the cold ground of Jack-
man Field in their coats and
blankets, Jessica Franks and Lil-
lian Nemeth get cozy and wait
for the showing of “Moon Rise
Kingdom,” the film of choice
for the first Artsfest movie night
October 17, three months ahead
of the event. The movie night
proved a major hit. Roughly 90
students spread across Jackman
eating popcorn and candy, leav-
ing school grounds at the end of
the movie at 10 p.m.
Photo by Paige Fishman
As student and faculty volley-
ball players warm up for their
game October 16, seniors, in-
cluding Kendall Rallins, Jordan
Moran, George Hamilton and
Glenn Decety, take in the action.
The faculty ended up defeating
the students by one point after
the game ended due to an injury
to volleyball player Tatum Mc-
Cormick with several minutes
left to play.
Volleyball injury proves the
week’s sole
low point
grade’s yellow clothing and headgear. The freshmen
exhibited a surprising amount of class spirit, with
the majority of the class wearing yellow and provid-
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Associate Editor
Why should we remember?
Through musical performances, student reflec-
tions, poetry and personal stories the Holocaust Re-
membrance Assembly April 23 raised the issue of
how the importance of the Holocaust can be applied
to both history and current events.
The Jewish Students’ Association sponsored the
assembly which included speaker Earnest Fruehauf,
a Holocaust survivor.
JSA worked with the Illinois Holocaust Museum
Speaker’s Bureau in order to get in contact with Mr.
Fruehauf, who escaped Germany after his father
was arrested and placed in the Dachau concentra-
tion camp. He and his family lived in Juden Haus un-
til they escaped to the United States in 1941, where
they moved to Chicago and then eventually to Green
Bay, Wisconsin.
“The reason we chose to have a survivor is because
we are the last generation who will be able to hear
survivors and taking mean from it,” explained Leah.
“Most survivors who actually remember the events
are in their 80s and 90s, and we think it’s important
that our students hear first-hand accounts instead of
learning about it by just reading through their text-
books.”
As Mr. Fruehauf recounted his family’s struggles
and his own confusion as a child in Germany during
the Holocuast, he noted the role of hate.
“Hate fills the hater with an inability to reason...,”
said Mr. Fruehauf. “A person who hates can never
get it out of their mind….When hate is taught by
the government, by religious organizations, by any
group, the world is in real trouble. It has never failed
and it will not fail in the future.”
JSA president, junior Leah Umanskiy, described
the theme of the assembly as well as JSA’s vision for
the effect upon the student body.
“Our theme this year is broad enough to apply not
only to the Holocaust but also what happened after
the event as well as similar issues in other cultures,”
Leah said. “We are aiming to answer our question
in three different ways by so that the assembly can
be applicable to everyone while still helping people
understand the Holocaust’s past and current effects
on the Jewish community because sometimes that’s
a taboo topic at our school. The assembly has three
parts: Holocaust, anti-semitism and genocide.”
“We’re adding an educational component this year,
so its not just about the performers and the speakers.
The Holocaust hasn’t stopped — people are still fac-
ing anti-Semitism in our community and the world,
and its not something that has just affected Jews.
Many other cultures have faced mass genocide just
because of their identity.”
The assembly opened with Giacomo Glotzer per-
forming ‘Kol Nidre’ and went on to feature perfor-
mances from the U-High band, choir and orchestra.
Other musical acts included Immi Foster, Pascale
Boonstra and Emma Picker’s performance of “Bright
Morning Star” as well as the Klezmer Band’s ren-
dition of Tsigaynerlid, which involved juniors Julia
Hedges, David Hedges, Will Kent and Jacob Meyer.
Asha Futterman, Samantha Aronson, Willis Wein-
stein, Johnathan Ruiz, Nathan Isaacs and Liza Ed-
ward-Levin also presented personal stories, reflec-
tions and poems.
‘Why we remember’
The U-High Klezmer Band performs “Tsigaynerlid” by David Beyglman, arranged by juniors
David Hedges and Julia Hedges. The band included juniors Jacob Meyer, cello; David Hedges,
violin; Julia Hedges, clarinet; Rachel Housinger, alto saxophone and Will Kent, vocals.
Holocaust survivor
Ernest Fruehauf vividly
recounts his experiences
during the infamous
Kristallnacht, his
father’s imprisonment
and his eventual escape
from Germany.
Speaking on the
relevance of the
Holocaust to U-High,
sophomore Asha
Futterman explains
that while horrified by
the swastikas found
in the library and in
bathrooms during
Winter Quarter, she
wasn’t surprised by the
continuing patterns of
sexism, racism and anti-
Semitism.
Photos by Paige Fishman
“You may write me
down in history/ With
your bitter, twisted lies,/
You may tread me in the
very dirt/ But still, like
dust, I’ll rise,” reading
Maya Angelou’s “Still
I Rise,“ junior Nathan
Isaacs proclaims the
poem’s message of
rebirth and resistence to
oppression.
Junior Willis Weinstein
speaks on violence that
continues world-wide,
including the mass
killings of Darfurians
by state-sanctioned
fighters. Willis empha-
sized the importance
of awareness about
genocides, and, despite
percieved historic dis-
tance of the Holocaust,
the persistence of mass
killings.
Assembly asks students to reflect on why Holocaust remains relevant
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HISTORY, HOPE &
RESPONSIBILITY
NEWS • THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2016
U-HIGH MIDWAY • UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO12
midway photos by benji wittenbrink
STANDPOINT. Reciting her
original poem, “Standpoint,”
junior Asha Futtermann ex-
tends a hand at the audience
as a symbol of the numerous
instances of Chicago gun vio-
lence this year.
OUR DREAMS. Sophomore
Sahar Siddiqui and freshman
Mohammed Alausa read their
lines in the piece Muslim Stu-
dents Association wrote about
hopes for the future. “Even
though times may get difficult
financially, culturally, or emo-
tionally — we should all still
believe that our dreams can
be achieved,” MSA President
Myra Ziad, junior, said about
composing the piece.
midway photo by nikita dulin
‘I CAN’T BREATHE.’ U-High ju-
nior Alex du Buclet, right, sings
“I Can’t Breathe” with Sophia
Byrd from Whitney Young High
School accompanied by Reed
Williams of Northside College
Prep High School. Alex and So-
phia composed the piece over
the summer. “We got the idea
from the Black Lives Matter
movements, and all the recent
police brutality tragedies,” Alex
said. “We wrote the song to help
kids understand the issue from
a peer perspective. We hope to
spread awareness and have our
song resonate beyond any sin-
gle act of injustice.”
midway photo by benji wittenbrick
ACCOUNTABILITY AND INITIATIVE. Feminist Club members
Nora Lin, Ciara O’Muircheartaigh, seniors, and Miranda Mire-
les, a sophomore, perform an original poem titled “What Are
You Going to Do?” Feminist Club co-President Fikayo Walter-
Johnson, senior, said, “Only learning about and talking about
MLK once a year isn’t enough. There should definitely be classes
that not only talk about MLK but talk about other black people in
the past who have made some amazing contributions to history.
When you’re discussing inclusion, especially in history classes,
that’s when you really can honor these people and talk about the
contributions they’ve made to history and you don’t have to wait
every year to talk about these things.”
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., Black Students Association hosts
MLK Assembly in Lab’s new Gordon
Parks Assembly Hall for first time
byElenaMaestripieri
midway reporter
“We usually pick our theme
based on things that have hap-
pened in the year, and this year we
felt like history, hope and respon-
sibility was a good fit,” Black Stu-
dents Association President Kimya
Buckner, senior, said about the
preparation for the annual Martin
Luther King Jr. Assembly, Jan. 14.
“There’s been a lot of tension in
terms of African-American com-
munity, the black community in
general, and police, there’s also
been a lot of people trying to stress
the fact that black lives do mat-
ter,” Kimya explained. “I think that
plays more into the ‘responsibility’
vein of the theme. MLK himself
was in the civil rights movement
and we talked about other black
activists and leaders, and that’s
the nod to history. And then, it’s
important to have hope because
when you look at what’s on the
news and you hear about people
dying, it’s easy to lose hope, but
it’s really important to keep your
hope. So: history, hope, responsi-
bility.”
BSA Vice President Autumn Es-
pinosa, senior, explained that she
has been on the assembly’s plan-
ning committee for three years but
looked forward to taking this year’s
assembly in a different direction.
“One of the board members
brought up that it didn’t feel like
the MLK assembly was actually
about MLK so we wanted a theme
that would incorporate that,” Au-
tumn said. “I feel like MLK’s main
focus wasn’t just on black people,
it was also on every person, every
minority that’s experienced op-
pression. I think it’s important for
others to have the opportunity to
perform at MLK who audition, and
we always enjoy having other eth-
nic groups there.”
Previously held in Rockefeller
Chapel, this year’s MLK assembly
was hosted in the new Gordon
Parks Arts Hall.
“I think there’s also going to be
definite limitations, for example
the stage is so small. It’s also just
the high school now,” Autumn said
before the assembly.
“I also think that it’s significant
that the MLK assembly is being
held at the only building named
after a black person on campus,”
Kimya added. “Also I don’t think
that we’re censoring ourselves
anymore than we were when we
were with the middle schoolers. It
was just fifth through eighth grad-
ers and I feel like they’re mature
enough to handle what we’re talk-
ing about because these are real
issues that they’re going to face
in the real world, and that they
possibly are already facing in the
world.”
Kimya explained the value of
having performances that are
both entertaining and enriching,
because it allows the assembly to
be an opportunity for students to
hear about issues that different
cultures face and commemorate
the great things different cultures
are doing.
“This isn’t just an opportunity
to remember and celebrate MLK,”
Autumn said.“It’s also an opportu-
nity for minorities at Lab to have
their voices heard.”
midway photo by benji wittenbrick
GIVING HOPE. Assembly
speaker Dr. Christopher Reed
talks about different kinds of
activism that students are tak-
ing part in across the country.
midway photo by paige fishman
FOR THE FALLEN. Senior Alex
Soto from Latinos Unidos
reads “Canto a Las Madres
de los Milicianos Muertos,” a
poem by Pablo Neruda, in its
original Spanish. Senior Olivia
Perozo read it in English. “We
focused more on the respon-
sibility aspect of the theme,”
Olivia said about selecting the
poem. “It’s about telling a story
of someone who may not nec-
essarily be from your minority
group but that you still have
respect for that. As people of
color we need to band togeth-
er and show support for each
other.”

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Volume 91, Number 8 • University High School, 1362 East 59th Street
U-HIGH M IDWAYChicago, Illinois 60637 • Thursday, June 4, 2015
by Ariel Gans
Associate Editor
The search for a principal continues.
In a few weeks, Frances Spaltro, Ph.D., will begin
her year-long term as Acting associate principal, while
Director Robin Appleby and her advisory committee
continue the search.
With current Principal Scott Fech beginning as Lab’s
Director of Educational Programs on July 1, the com-
mittee spent two months conducting a national search
to replace him. Two finalists from a pool of nearly 50
applicants each spent a day on campus the week of
May 11 interviewing with the Lab community.
Following the on-campus interviews, the committee
gathered feedback before submitting a recommendation
to Ms. Appleby. However, prior to being offered the posi-
tion, the recommended candidate withdrew his applica-
tion, causing the search to extend into next year. Mean-
while, Ms. Appleby appointed Ms. Spaltro to be acting
associate principal for the next year, allowing U-High to
continue to make progress on all current initiatives. Ms.
Spaltro is a Latin teacher and World Language depart-
ment co-chair.
“We had always known that there was a possibility
that the search might not result in identifying the right
person for the job,” Ms. Appleby said. “So simultaneous
to conducting the search, we were also considering in-
ternal candidates for an acting associate role.”
“There’s a difference between ‘acting’ and ‘interim’
principal,” Ms. Appleby said. “Acting associate princi-
pal means that the role will only exist next year, and
while Dr. Spaltro will be the leader of the high school,
she may not have all of the responsibilities of regular
principalship. Dr. Spaltro, Ms. Ahmed, and Ms. Cam-
pos will take a team approach.”
Ms. Spaltro will work with Assistant Principal Asra
Ahmed and Dean of Students Ana Campos to lead U-
High. Mr. Fech, in his new role, will advise and mentor
that team. They will meet soon to divide responsibili-
ties for next year and get advice about what needs to
be done.
In 13 years at Lab, Ms. Spaltro has served as Lead
Advisor, coached Dance Troupe, coordinated May Proj-
ect and been a faculty sponsor for the Model United
Nations team. As co-chair of the World Languages De-
partment for the last two year, she understands how
administrative decisions are made.
“Ms. Spaltro was the best fit given what we were
looking for,” Ms. Appleby said. “Which was somebody
who knew the high school and students well and was
really supportive of student activities. She’s also very
highly respected as a teacher both by her colleagues
and by her students, so she seemed like somebody who
would fit well into the team and leadership role for a
year.”
Ms. Spaltro emphasizes that this is a one-year posi-
tion. “They need someone to step in for a year only, and
I’m willing to do it. It wasn’t a difficult decision, but it
was an important decision, and I’m very much looking
forward to the challenge.”
Though stepping out of her role as department co-
chair and teacher for a year, Ms. Spaltro requested to
continue with her Class of 2017 advisory group. Mean-
while, the school will hire a part-time teacher to cover
her Latin classes and her elective, Ancient Greek Per-
formance and Competition.
As for the principal search, the committee will not
begin actively interviewing until early fall. Changes to
the committee will likely include the addition of a high
school learning and counseling department member
and a U-High parent. Each candidate visit will likely
extend over two days instead of one. The principal job
description won’t change and the application window
will remain open over the summer.
Since the announcement on May 26, Ms. Spaltro has
received unanticipated recognition from the Lab com-
munity.
“I’ve been really truly touched by the support from
faculty, parents, administrators and students,” Ms.
Spaltro said. “It’s not about pride, itI have come to
learn that a lot of perople have faith in me to do this.
It’s an honor to do this for my community. This is a
community that I’m devoted to and that kind of sup-
port means the world when you’re stepping into some-
thing that is daunting.”
Spaltro appointed temporary principal
by Talia Goerge-Karron
and Raghu Somala
Midway staff
The last week of the school year will
be a jumble of tests, final events, awards
ceremonies and celebrations. Labstock,
May Projects, academic and athletic
awards ceremonies, Prom and finally
graduation all put a cap on the 2014-15
year.
Seniors spent the past four weeks at
work on May Project, one of the last
events in their high school career. Many
chose projects that involved research or
travel. The seniors presented projects
June 4 in Upper Kovler.
The U-High Awards Ceremony also
took place today during an extended as-
sembly period at International House,
where various accolades were presented
alongside department awards to stu-
dents of all grades.
Tomorrow, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Ken-
wood Mall, the annual Labstock concert
will highlight musical acts from the stu-
dent body. Sophomore Alex Lund has
been tapped to organize the musical
acts. Student Council will grill hot dogs,
hamburgers and veggie burgers and
provide popsicles, all free for U-Highers.
Students also can perform karaoke by
talking to their class representatives.
Interested performers should email Alex
at alexlund@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 6, the Museum of Sci-
ence and Industry will be the venue for
the Prom from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets
are $115 per person, which includes
dinner. Organizers chose to use the mu-
seum’s dramatic backdrop rather than
decorating around a theme.
Next week, seniors will gather for the
annual Graduation luncheon Wednes-
day, June 10, at the Cloister Club in
Ida Noyes Hall from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
Immediately after lunch, rehearsal for
graduation will take place until 3:30
p.m. at Rockefeller Chapel. Honorary di-
plomas will be awarded at the luncheon,
a time for seniors to give toasts about
their class.
Final exams are scheduled for math
and science during the last week of
classes. Science will take place Tuesday,
June 9 from 9-11 a.m., and math will be
the same time on Wednesday, June 10.
Graduation will be the next day, June
11, at Rockefeller Chapel. Seniors must
be in Lower Kovler by 1:30 p.m. to line
up. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m.
and typically lasts 90 minutes. A re-
ception for the Class of 2015 will begin
immediately afterward on the Booth
School of Business lawn.
Lily Koppel, U-High Class of 1999,
journalist and author of
two books will be speak-
ing at the Class of 2015
graduation ceremony,
along with Senior Class
President Whitney
Beach and Cultural
Union Vice President
Apoorva Gundeti.
There will also be mu-
sical performances from seniors Valen-
tina Gardner, Sebastien Labossiere, and
Karen Dai.
“We chose Ms. Koppel because she
was a successful graduate of Lab, and
also on the come up,” Whitney, member
of the Selection Committee, said. “She’s
a published author of a few books such
as The Red Leather Diary and The As-
tronaut’s Wives Club—which ABC is
turning into a television show this year.
We asked teachers for recommenda-
tions for a speaker, and they suggested
her to us. Then when we called her, she
said yes immediately. She was our first
choice, and we were very glad that she
was so enthusiastic.”
Construction continues apace
by Micaiah Buchheim-Jurisson
Associate Editor
Over the next few months, Gordon
Parks Arts Hall opens, Judd and the
bottom floor of U-High undergoes reno-
vation, a temporary Cafeteria arrives to
Kenwood Mall, new pathways are added
around the school and the other floors
of U-High eventually begin undergoing
renovations.
Gordon Parks Arts Hall is scheduled
to be completed by the start of school in
September, according to Associate Di-
rector Dave Stafford. Arts classes will
move to the Art Hall starting in August.
The music classrooms in the West
Belfield tower are included in the move
to the new building.
The bottom floor of U-High will also
undergoing renovation, including Café
Lab. Later, the other three floors of U-
High will be renovated as well.
Similar to the plan for Judd, the of-
fices and non-arts-related classrooms
on the bottom floor of U-High will move
temporarily to other locations in the
school.
During the renovations of the Cafete-
ria, beginning in September, the school
plans to set up a temporary cafeteria
space in Kenwood Mall where “Lab
Logs” playground currently stands.
The Café, scheduled to reopen in
March 2016, is redesigned around food
stations, as opposed to a single line.
“The new cafeteria will be much more
efficient,” Mr. Stafford said.
Beginning in August, all four floors
and the basement will undergo reno-
vation, and the offices and non-arts
classrooms currently in Judd will be
temporarily moved to other locations in
the school, including in Blaine and the
West Belfield tower. The senior lounge
and dean’s office will also move to the
vacated music classrooms in the West
Belfield tower.
After renovations, Judd will contain
offices and U-High classrooms. Judd
207, which currently houses world lan-
guage offices, as well as the current busi-
ness office, will be converted to the new
U-High library, and the middle school
will gain full use of Rowley Library.
Some of the campus’ green space lost
in the renovations will also return, in-
cluding Scammons Gardens and the “se-
cret garden,” the mall between U-High
and what was Belfield — as it was col-
loquially known.
“There will be berms, water collection,
a pond and benches,” Mr. Stafford said.
“When this plan was laid out, Mr. Magill
wanted to make sure that there would
still be a large amount of flat space,” re-
ferring to a plan for the school laid out
by former Director David Magill com-
pleted over a decade ago.
Additionally, a number of passage-
ways are being added and renovated to
increase accessibility between Judd and
U-High, a path which currently bends
around a classroom, and will become
straight. An office and classroom will be
added to that space.
Lastly, after everything else is com-
pleted, a passageway will be added be-
tween the third floor of U-High and the
third floor of Judd.
Last week culminates in frenzy
of ceremonies and graduation
photo by Sarah Pan
The Gordan Parks Art Hall is set to open
this fall, housing performance halls,
studios and a digital media lab.
photo by Nikita Dulin
Frances Spaltro assists sophomore Zora Navarre with
a Latin project. Starting this summer, Ms. Spaltro will
assume responsibilities as acting associate principal.
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PAGE3•NEWS•U-HighMidway•Tuesday,April28,2015
We need a principal who... Faculty,
administration
search for new
school leader
by Ariel Gans
Associate Editor
As the search for the next high
school principal commences, the U-
High community weighs in on their
ideal candidate.
A search advisory committee com-
prised of five faculty members and four
administrators will lead the review
process by evaluating applications,
conducting preliminary phone inter-
views, and recommending finalist can-
didates to Laboratory Schools Director
Robin Appleby. Ms. Appleby will then
approve several candidates for full-day
community interviews, during which
candidates will come to campus and
speak with students, parents, teach-
ers, administrators and board mem-
bers who will then share their feedback
with Ms. Appleby, who then makes the
final decision.
“In looking for a new principal what
we don’t want to do is lose ground,” Ms.
Appleby said following the announce-
ment of the vacancy. “We just want
to make sure that the successes keep
moving forward. Most likely we will
bring in an outside person to be prin-
cipal, and it always takes time for an
outside person to learn and know the
school. The new principal will need
some coaching and support as he or
she learns about Lab, but both Mr.
Fech and I will be here to ensure con-
sistency and a smooth transition. Once
we have finalist candidates we will
have a student panel comprised of Stu-
dent Council members and other in-
terested students interview them and
give feedback.”
The faculty perspective
In 27 years at Lab, physics teacher
David Derbes has worked under six
principals and recalls a number of
characteristics and experiences that
he believes to have contributed to their
success.
“The principal is supposed to have
a broad view of the entire high school:
the students, the faculty, the program,
even the physical surroundings,” said
Mr. Derbes. “He or she should be sup-
portive of faculty and students to the
extent our resources permit, and to ap-
ply correctives when necessary.”
“A principal should have been a
classroom teacher for ideally at least
five years so that they know what it’s
like in the classroom. Faculty will not
respect a principal who hasn’t taught
a reasonable stretch. A principal
should be very bright, especially at the
Laboratory Schools, or the students
and some of the faculty will run rings
around him or her. A good sense of hu-
mor and a willingness to be flexible are
absolutely essential. We can’t have a
strict disciplinarian, but the converse
is also true. A few principals have not
worked out here because they were too
easy going and unconcerned with the
general functioning of the school.”
“A principal must believe in the val-
ue of education, and serve as a cheer-
leader for academic excellence. Ideally,
a principal should be outgoing and
optimistic, someone who genuinely
likes people, who goes to student per-
formances and athletic contests not
simply because it’s expected, but be-
cause of knowledge of and fondness for
the students on the stage or the field.
Finally, a principal has to be honest.
There are many occasions when discre-
tion and confidentiality are called for,
and a principal has to honor that.”
Though newer to Lab than Mr. Der-
bes, Learning and Counseling Depart-
ment member of seven years Camille
Baughn-Cunningham has worked
with two U-High principals. Every
other week, she and the Learning and
Counseling Department work closely
with the principal and the rest of the
U-High administration to discuss stu-
dents struggling in some capacity with
life issues or academically.
“It feels important to us as a depart-
ment that we have a collaborative
relationship with the principal,” Ms.
Baughn-Cunningham said. “There
needs to be an interest on his or her
part to see students beyond just their
academic selves: their grades, their
test scores, and to see them, obviously,
as people who are developing socially
and emotionally. They should recog-
nize those needs and their education-
al processes. Like Mr. Fech, the next
principal should be conscious of the
stress students my be feeling and con-
tinue to find ways to improve without
compromising the rigorous program
we have now.”
The student perspective
Having worked alongside Mr. Fech,
Assembly Committee member and ju-
nior Mbella Beseka will only have one
year with the next principal.
“Personally I think it’d be nice for
them to create more committees for
students to join that they’ll personally
direct,” Mbella said. “Be involved in
the school’s extracurricular activities,
to perhaps host discussion sessions
with students to take into account stu-
dent opinions on school policies.”
“If I were to choose the finalists for
principal, I would be looking for some-
one charismatic: so that they can con-
nect with the student body and over-
come the initial awkwardness that any
new principal would experience with
students. Someone who will genuinely
want to get to know the student body. If
they’re not interested in knowing who
they’ll be helping to guide, they’ve al-
ready failed. Secondly, students must
feel that their principal is knowledge-
able about the U-High’s inner work-
ings because as principal he or she will
need to find the answer to students’
questions.”
Principal’s advice
As for Mr. Fech, in his new position
he will work with the new high school
principal and can mentor him or her,
sharing lessons from his own experi-
ence.
“I would advise the next principal
to get to know people. Get to know the
students, the faculty and the parents.
I learned that from this position,” Mr.
Fech said. “I think that it’s important
to get to know the community so that
you can understand it. Know what is
really great about it, know what needs
to change. Take the time to get to know
that. Honor the quirkiness — it’s very
particular — unlike any other school.
It’s got its own identity and history.
Honor that, but also don’t be afraid to
push on it. As principal I’ve always felt
that your main job is to support teach-
ers, counselors and students, and work
to remove the obstacles in front of them
that sometimes they don’t even know
are there so that they can focus on do-
ing their best work in the classroom.”
by Micaiah Buchheim-Jurisson
Associate Editor
The search for a new U-High princi-
pal has begun.
A committee headed by Middle
School Principal Sandy Bixby has
started reviewing potential candidates
to replace current Principal Scott Fech.
Mr. Fech’s new position is Director of
Educational Programs.
In addition to Ms. Bixby, the com-
mittee is comprised of Dean of Stu-
dents Ana Campos, Director of Stu-
dent Services Ken James, Assistant
Principal Asra Ahmed, biology teacher
Daniel Calleri, history teacher Charles
Disantis, math teacher Julia Maguire,
English teacher Rachel Nielsen and
Latin teacher Daniel Ristin.
Many applicants heard about the
opening through the University of
Chicago employment site and various
other websites.
“There are a lot of listservs that po-
tential candidates in appropriate po-
sitions at schools might be checking,”
Ms. Bixby said. “There are also a lot
of organizations that send us applica-
tions they have in their files when they
see the opening. We had twenty or so
applications sent automatically by
these sites.”
Several candidates from internation-
al schools around the world, as well as
from around the United States and
Chicago, according to Ms. Bixby.
“We’ll never say about an applicant,
‘they’re too far away, so we won’t con-
sider them,’” Ms. Bixby said. “We will
fly in the candidates that we like, re-
gardless of where they are.”
“Now, we’re going to have phone calls
with the remaining 10 candidates, and
we’ll ask the questions that have been
carefully chosen by the committee,”
Ms. Bixby said. “Questions might be,
for example, ‘walk us through a con-
versation you feel represents you as a
leader with faculty,’ and that way we
can get a sense of whether this per-
son sounds like somebody the faculty
would like to work with and can be a
good leader.”
From the phone interviews, the com-
mittee plans to choose about five candi-
dates for more in-depth interviews.
“After that round of interviews, we’ll
choose two to three candidates to come
to U-High for full day visits,” Ms. Bixby
said. “When they come to campus, they
meet with all the faculty, members of
the executive committee, members of
the search committee, Ms. Appleby
and others. Each of these candidate
will also have public interviews open
to faculty, staff, students and parents.”
U-High community discusses ideal future principal
by Raghu Somala
Associate Editor
“It was a perfect trip, except for the fact that on the
last day the main hall along with some classrooms
burned down,” Kellie Lu said.
Juniors Kimya Buckner and Kellie Lu studied in
France for four weeks through Lab’s Eliade exchange
program, founded in 1986 through the contributions
of Christinel Eliade. Kimya and Kellie stayed with
St. Éxupery school students Noémie Fauvel and
Mathilde Poncelet in La Rochelle, whom they hosted
for their trip to Chicago last fall.
“The purpose of the exchange was for us to live the
average life of a French high school student, so there
were no rigid plans,” Kellie said. “During the week-
days we went to school with our hosts at the Lycee
St. Exupery, and on the weekends we did a range of
things such as visited Bordeaux, some castles and a
winery. When we wanted a more relaxing weekend
we would just go downtown for some shopping. “
Along with living a French high school student’s
life, they also improved their French.
“I believe my French grew in a way that it couldn’t
possibly have here at Lab,” Kimya said. “Of course,
the Language Department here at Lab is outstand-
ing, but nothing rivals immersion when it comes to
learning a language. My accent, my vocabulary and
my comprehension improved due to this speaking
with native French speakers. My host family mostly
spoke French so I picked up a lot of idiomatic lan-
guage.”
“I’ve been studying French since kindergarten, so
I was more surprised with the culture than anything
else. There were a couple of cultural differences that
I knew to expect, but I still found very odd. Everyone
in France greets each other by a kiss on each cheek.
For me, this seemed a little too intimate for an ev-
eryday hello.
“In France it’s almost a given that you smoke ciga-
rettes. Some of the students that I talked to told me
that they started smoking as young as 13 years old.
During breaks between classes it is not uncommon
to see at least 50 students standing in front of the
school building having a smoke.”
Kimya and Kellie visited the Eiffel Tower, the Lou-
vre and other museums in Paris as well as Château
de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau and the Châ-
teau Saint Esprit, which translates to St. Emillion
Winery.
“We got to go to a vineyard and watch some of the
Photo courtesy of Kimya Buckner
Kimya and her French exchange student Mathilde
Poncelet in front of the Château de Chambord in
Chambord, France.
U-High students explore France, French culture
winemaking process, and since wine is such a huge
part of French culture, it was interesting to learn
how it was made,” Kellie said. “We also got to go to
Châteaux Bordeaux at night, which was beautiful,
along with other castles and the Eiffel Tower. I got
to experience a wide range of French history and
architecture. The entire trip gave me an invaluable
insight into the life of a French high school student
and French culture.”
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and serve as ain the value of education,
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optimistic, someone who genuinely likes people,
who goes to student performances
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The summer season brings a new set of foods, all conveniently available
within our Chicago borders. This summer, find fresh produce, rich barbecue,
or sample from a variety of local food trucks all within a small budget. Take
your taste buds on a tour of all Chicago has to offer.
From music to movies, everyone is a fan of something. Show appreciation
and celebrate your passions and interests with people from all over Chicago
this summer through concerts, movies and much more. Take a friend or a
family member, and be entertained throughout Chicago.
Want some culture while school’s out? Then the various museums and
concerts this summer are for you. Cheer on the arts without having to buy
expensive paintings or pay for music festivals. Educate yourself outside of
school and take the opportunity to learn more about the world.
Take advantage of Chicago’s only mildly comfortable season and spend
some time this summer outside! When the sun is shining, Chicago can be
beautiful in the right places. Here’s a guide to where to go when you want to
explore, relax, or even exercise — all within your price range.
FOOD CONCERTS & MOVIES MUSEUMS & CULTURE PLACES
Summer and its free time allow
students and faculty alike to
participate in the greater Chicago
community more directly. Meet
new people and engage in exciting
activities this summer with the
summer set of Chicago festivals.
FESTIVALS
l Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Founded in 1985
by the Near South Planning Board to attract
visitors to the former bookmaking hub, Printer’s
Row Lit Fest has grown to cover five city blocks
on Dearborn between Congress and Polk. The
festival attracts more than 200 booksellers from
across the country displaying new, used and
antiquarian books and featuring more than 200
authors participating in panels, discussions and a
variety of other programs. It takes place June 6-7
on Printers Row from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
l Remix Chicago: This ecologically friendly
art and music festival held in Logan Square
focuses on encouraging communities to take
advantage of recycled materials. Held June 6-7
from noon-10 p.m. daily, this is a celebration of
recycled art and crafts from both professional art-
ists and community members. The festival also
includes workshops, kid’s activities, unique food
vendors and live music from indie bands.
l Chicago Blues Festival: As the largest
blues festival in the world, this event draws over
500,000 fans who will enjoy free performances
over the course of three days on five stages, proof
of Chicago’s status as the “Blues Capital of the
World. Taking place in Grant Park from 11 a.m.-9
p.m. on June 11-13, this historic festival will in-
clude headliner Buddy Guy as well as centennial
tributes to Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters.
l Chicago Bike Week: Held June 12-19,
Chicago Bike Week is a celebration of cycling
throughout Chicago. Some of the events include
a bike tour of the South Loop on June 15, as well
as “Napoleon Dynamite” being played at the Jay
Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on June
16 at 6:30 p.m. A Chicago Triathlon Checkpoint
Challenge encourages participants get clues to
bike throughout Chicago starts at The Bean on
June 18 at 6 p.m. Also on June 18, Daley Plaza
hosts a pop-up bike fashion show at from 7 a.m.-
3 p.m. It ends with a Bike To Work Rally at Daley
Plaza from 7-9 a.m., with a provided continental
breakfast from 7-Eleven.
l Fiestas Puertorriqueñas: From June 18-
21, this festival features a celebration of Puerto
Rican culture. Traditional Latin music, authentic
food such as arepas, carnival rides and a pas-
sionate parade are a few of the items visitors can
look forward to at this vibrant festival. Located
in Humboldt Park, this festival runs 3 p.m.-10
p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and noon-10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday.
l Chicago Zombie March: Chicagoans clad
in tattered robes, smeared with fake blood and
wailing in pain will gather in Millennium Park
for the annual Chicago Zombie March on June 20.
All zombies are invited to arrive at the park as
early as noon for free zombification makeup. At
3:30 p.m., the crowd will walk to Daley Plaza and
later head to the ABC7 News Station.
l Chicago Pride Parade: With many bright-
ly colored floats, loud music and a multitude of
people, the Chicago Pride Parade taking place
June 21 is one of the most exciting ones of the
year. Though it takes place on the north side,
running up Belmont and Montrose, it is worth
the trek from Hyde Park. One of the best viewing
locations for floats can be found toward the end of
the route on Diversey.
l Square Roots Fest: As the new version of
the much-missed Folk and Roots Festival, Square
Roots presents music, dancing, food and fun for
all ages. Check out more than 60 local artists,
bands, and performers on four different stages
on Lincoln Ave. between Montrose and Wilson
on July 10, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; July 11, noon- 11 p.m.
and July 12 noon- 9 p.m. Recommended $5 dona-
tion for children and $10 donation for adults.
l Chinatown Summer Fair: A fun neighbor-
hood to explore anytime, Chinatown also hosts an
annual Summer Fair. On Sunday July 19, from
10 a.m.- 8 p.m., this fair will draw visitors from
all over the Midwest. Activities include tradition-
al lion dancing, Chinese classical dance and mu-
sic and martial arts among many other displays.
There will be artisans, food from neighborhood
restaurants, a petting zoo and pony rides.
l Reggae Fest: Featuring two stages of Ja-
maican music performances as well as a variety
of fair trade food from vendors and trucks, this
festival runs from Aug. 15-16 and begins at noon.
Performers from around the world are involved in
this festival located in Humboldt Park, bringing
international culture to Chicago.
l Chicago Fashion Fest: Looking to discover
your brand new personalstyle this summer? Try
exploring Fashion Fest. Outdoor runway shows,
live music and the discovery of new fashion
designers are the highlights of this year’s festival.
This two-day festival will shut down East Divi-
sion Aug. 29-30 to transform the street into a
celebration of local fashion and style.
l Chicago Jazz Festival: The Chicago Jazz
Festival focuses on appreciation for all forms of
jazz by highlighting both local and internationally
renowned artists. The four-day festival kicks off
with a performance from Butler, Bernstein & the
Hot 9, and closes with Muhal Richard Abram’s
Experimental Band. It runs Sept. 3-6 at the Chi-
cago Cultural Center, and Millennium Park from
6:30-9 p.m.
l The Chicago Antique Market: Highlight-
ing over 250 vendors indoors and outdoors with
antiques, paintings and drawings, furniture,
clothing, jewelry, beads, and food, the Chicago
Antique Market will have something for every-
one. It runs June 27-28, July 25-26 and Aug. 29-
30 on Randolph St. from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Student
tickets are $3 before the event, and $5 at the
door, both with a student ID.
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l Navy Pier: Take a bike ride to Navy Pier and explore the many attractions
they have! Attractions span from an $8 ride on the famed 150-foot Ferris Wheel or
an $8 miniature golf course to walking through the Crystal Gardens. Aon Summer
Fireworks take place at Grand Avenue every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
through Sept. 5 as well as July 4, adding a bit of extra color to your summer.
l Lincoln Park Zoo: From giraffes, lions, reptiles and birds, all types of animals
can be seen at the zoo for free. Enjoy some time in a beautiful piece of architecture
framing the skyline over at the South Pond. Yoga classes, outdoor classes and educa-
tional programs are also held at the Lincoln Park Pavillion on the Nature Boardwalk.
Appreciate a wide variety of plants at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
l Millennium Workouts: Feel like waking up for some early morning yoga? Grab
a mat and head over to the Great Lawn at Millennium Park to enjoy views of the
city and cleansing activities like yoga, tai chi, pilates and zumba beginning at 7 a.m.,
8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. These workouts are held every Wednesday
through Sept. 2 sessions and run 45 minutes.
l The Point and 57th Street Beach: Promontory Point is the perfect place to
have a picnic with friends, play Frisbee or soccer, and watch a movie on a sheet when
it gets dark. It is also located right next to the beach, so you can swim before or after
you eat. Blending into the Point and stretching alongside the Museum of Science and
Industry, this local beach is the perfect location for a lazy beach day (when the weath-
er will finally allow). The beach supplies the warm sand and cool water: all you need to
bring are your friends and the sunscreen.
l Explore Humboldt Park: With over 219 acres of park land, Humboldt Park is
the perfect place to explore. Designed in the 1870s, it houses the Institute of Puerto
Rican Arts and Culture as well as a field house with a fitness center, two gymnasiums,
a lagoon, a replica of the Chicago Cubs stadium, “Little Cubs Field,” tennis courts and
baseball fields.
l The Bloomington (606) Trail: Named after Chicago’s base area code, the
Bloomington 606 trail used to be abandoned elevated train tracks that have been
transformed into a beautiful trail through Bloomington avenue to Ashland Avenue
lined by park space, flowers and trees. Bikers, runners and walkers are all welcome to
enjoy this green space starting, appropriately, on June 6. This historic space combines
nature’s beauty with Chicago history dating as far back as the Great Fire, making it a
treat for any visitor no matter your interests.
l Parade of Boats: Head to the East end of Navy Pier this summer to view a
parade of Chicago’s most beautiful sailboats. While there, visitors will learn about
the boats themselves as well as their crew and can look forward to music and dancing
after the parade. The Parade of boats will be held July 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
l Chicago Botanic Garden: Despite the long trek to Glencoe, the Botanic Garden
makes up for it with over 385 acres of vast and sprawling gardens. It has a world-re-
nowned bonsai tree collection. Opened in 1972, the garden is a beautiful place to walk,
explore, take pictures or just relax.
l Garfield Park Conservatory: One of the largest conservatories in the nation,
The Garfield Park Conservatory houses an impressive array of flowers and vegetation.
Escape into this tropical landscape to walk and think.
l Maggie Daley Park: Head over to the brand new Maggie Daley Park for some
outdoor adventures. Featuring a picnic grove, a jungle gym set containing bridges and
slides, tennis courts and a fieldhouse. The park is located downtown just west of Lake
Shore Drive and is open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
l Movies in the Park: Grab a blanket, a picnic and some friends and head to local
park for an evening this summer for film screenings. Times for all screenings will vary
based on when sundown occurs. Featured movies include classics like “Breakfast Club”
and “Apollo 13.” Hyde Parkers in particular can head to the Midway for screenings on
Wednesday nights. Check out the Park District’s website at for a listing of daily movie
screenings: chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies/
l Millennium Park Film Series: This series includes free movie offerings at the
Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The series continues every Tuesday evening through Sept. 1 at
6:30 p.m. and will highlight films such as “Back to the Future” and “Dirty Dancing.”
Films will be presented on the latest and most sophisticated outdoor screen using the
Pavilion’s state-of-the-art sound system.
l Rush Hour Concerts: For all those music lovers, River North will host Rush
Hour Concerts every Tuesday through Aug. 25 at 5:45 p.m. in St. James Cathedral
at Huron and Wabash streets. Audience members will enjoy classical chamber music
from soloists, duets and chamber groups.
l The Chicago Air and Water Show: Featuring daredevil pilots, parachute teams
and jets over Lake Michigan, the Chicago Air and Water Show is the perfect event
for watching your favorite planes! Held on Aug. 15-16 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m on North
Avenue Beach, pilots are sure to throw you for a loop as they pull fantastic tricks and
stunts.
l Star Wars Fan Fare: If you are a fan of Star Wars, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
there is an ETC Toy and Comic Book Show that awaits your attendance! Star Wars
collectibles, movie memorabilia, action figures and more can be found at this event
hosted by Horizon Science Academy. The best dressed child and adult will win $50 in
dealers bucks to spend with venders at ETC.
l Downtown Sound: Have a picnic or take a seat on the Great Lawn in Millen-
nium Park during this weekly concert series and enjoy musicians from a variety of
genres: indie, pop, rock, and beginning this year, electronic and contemporary. Every
Monday and Thursday night through July 23 starting at 6:30 p.m., all are welcome to
take advantage of this showcase.
l Make Music Chicago: Chicago joins hundreds of cities around the world in this
annual tradition on June 21. Musicians of all ages and skill levels play at various loca-
tions around the city for hours on end, celebrating music and the talented musicians
of our city. Hear a wide variety of genres, instruments, and musicians in public venues
around the city throughout the day.
l The Bells of Summer: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head over to Rock-
efeller Chapel this summer for the 50th anniversary of their Carillion concerts. Enjoy
these bell recitals with family or friends each Sunday at 5 p.m. Concert goers are also
invited to climb the 271 steps to the top of Rockefeller to enjoy the beautiful view and
stained glass windows alongside the music.
l Jazzin’ at the Shedd: Enjoy jazz music, fireworks and 32,000 different animals
in exhibits like the Abbott Oceanarium and Wild Reef at Shedd Aquarium any Tues-
day between June 17 and Sept. 9. Admission is just $18 if you plan ahead by purchas-
ing tickets online and you can even pet the stingrays for an additional $3.
l Uptown Saturday Night: Treat yourself to free showcases of local artists and
performers on the second Saturday of each month until the end of 2015 in Uptown.
While there, discover this historic neighborhood through its entertainment venues
and cultural hot spots. Check outexploreuptown.org/na-portal-only/uptown-saturday-
nights for specific performances and times.
l Chicago’s Ribfest: This festival on the intersection of Lawrence and Broadway
showcases the best ribs from both local and national restaurants. Even non-rib lovers
can enjoy live entertainment at this three-day event running June 12-14, noon-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday.
l Farmers’ Markets: Scattered throughout the Chicago neighborhoods, farm-
ers’ markets offer fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, as well as baked goods,
seasonal jams and other homemade goods. Lasting through October, you’re bound to
make a satisfying deal on your produce purchases.
Daley Plaza: Thursdays until Oct. 29, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Street
Green City: Saturday/Wednesday until Oct. 31, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., South Lincoln Park
between Clark and Stockton Drive
Hyde Park: Thursdays June 4-Oct. 29, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Harold Washington Park
l Taste of Randolph: Visitors can discover new foods for free from acclaimed res-
taurants along “Restaurant Row” by trying free samples at this free street festival held
June 19-21. For a two hour period during the day, the Restaurant Oasis will offer each
person a free item. Dinosaur Jr., the Dandy Warhols and Best Coast also headline the
live music performances.
l Taste of Chicago: A celebration of a variety of cuisines and restaurants, Taste of
Chicago is an outdoor food festival with various restaurant stands. It is held between
July 8-12 and is located in Grant Park, between Jackson and Columbus. The Chicago
skyline as well as multiple concerts throughout the festival offer the perfect backdrop
for trying new dishes and cuisines.
l Taste of Lincoln Avenue: This iconic event sprawls over six city blocks on a
major artery in the heart of Lincoln Park. Visitors can look forward to musical per-
formances ranging from classic rock to indie to blues as well as over 100 different
vendors. This weekend event runs July 25-26 from noon-10 p.m. daily on N. Lincoln
Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood.
l Food Truck Fest: Known for its mobile food trucks, Chicago hosts this festival
every summer to continue the tradition and supply the public with convenient food
during our only fairly comfortable season. With a variety of trucks such as Fat Shallot
and Gino’s Steak Truck present, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Located
in Armour Square Park on June 27-28 and open from noon-10 p.m.
l Hot Dog Fest: Presented by the Chicago History Museum, Chicago’s Hot Dog
Fest celebrates one of the city’s landmark foods. Exclusively serving Vienna Beef
Hot Dogs, spend a day or two chowing down on a summer favorite while overlooking
beautiful gardens along the museum. Located on Clark Street and LaSalle Drive, the
festival runs Aug. 7-9 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
l Taste of Greektown: Dive into gyros, grilled lamb, Greek salad and souvlaki at
this year’s Greek fest on Aug. 22-23 from noon-11 p.m. A number of local restaurants
participate to bring Chicagoans a truly Greek experience to this festival located on
Halsted St. in Greek Town. Beyond the traditional Greek fare, the festival will also
feature music, dancing and Hellenic bands.
l Roscoe Village Burger Fest: After some of Chicago’s finest restaurants fire up
their grills to make their unique version of the delicious burger, visitors will be allowed
to vote for their favorites. There will music and a Kids Zone as well as arts and crafts
vendors. It takes place July 11-12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. in Roscoe Village.
l Fiesta Italiana: Celebrating Italian culture, music, and dance, Festa Italiana
presents an array of authentic Italian food. It takes place Aug. 13-16 at Taylor Street
and Ashland Avenue.
l Art: Throughout Chicago’s city streets and building lies a variety of public art by
many famous artists for anyone to explore. The bike path is dotted with sculptures and
each neighborhood has its own unique artistic style, particularly Pilsen, which is full
of murals and street graffiti art. Other highlights include the Agora in Grant Park,
Fountain of Time in Washington Park, Monument with Standing Beast on Randolph
Street and the famous Picasso sculpture that resides at Daley Plaza.
l Art Fairs: A common staple of Chicago summers, art fairs provide a glimpse into
local paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and photography. These neighborhood
events often include live bands and a variety of food vendors. Whether you’re looking
to purchase a piece or simply want to enjoy artwork outdoors, visitors can make a day-
long experience out of these interesting street fairs.
Stars of Tomorrow Youth Arts Fest: June 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Kennicott Park
57th Street Art Fair: June 6-7, Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5
p.m., 57th Street between Cornell and Hyde Park Boulevard
Old Town Art Fair: June 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Old Town Triangle Neighborhood
Artsfest on Michigan Avenue: July 10-12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Chicago Tribune Tower
West Loop Art Fair: Aug. 22-23, noon-10 p.m., Halsted and Washington
l The Hyde Park Art Center: The Hyde Park Art Center has free galleries as
well as a range of inexpensive classes in areas like ceramics, cartooning and darkroom
photography. Upcoming exhibitions include Cosmosis, which will be featured through
Aug. 23, and Creatures from the Concrete Aug. 4-Dec. 6.
l Chicago History Museum: Have you lived in Chicago your whole life, but don’t
know about its past? Learn about our city’s history through fun exhibitions, located
within a bike or bus ride away. General admission is $14, but Illinois residents get free
admission on July 4 and Aug. 17-21, 24-28, and 31.
l Museum of Contemporary Art: See collections of interesting and inspiring art
within our city, all at the MCA. Exhibitions rotate out regularly, meaning there is
always something new to see. Admission is free for Illinois residents every Tuesday,
opening at 10 a.m.
l The Shedd Aquarium: Although the sun is much appreciated, when the warmth
turns to burning heat, a free day at the air-conditioned Shedd Aquarium is a perfect
way to stay cool and entertained. For every Monday or Tuesday until June 16 starting
at 9 a.m., this opportunity is open to all Illinois Residents free of charge.
l Museum of Contemporary Photography: The museum at 600 S. Michigan
Ave. holds a collection of photographs like no other. Wander through photographs of
everything from Birmingham, Alabama, to Butte, Montana.
l Young Chicago Author Workshops: Nurture your love for poetry or rapping in
free, artist-led workshops at the YCA headquarters located at 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Check youngchicagoauthors.org to find schedules for specific workshops.
l Chicago Cultural Center: A former Chicago Public Library and Civil War Memo-
rial, the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington St. stands as testament to all the
city has to offer. Beyond its historic walls visitors can view exhibits on native artists and
musicians like Cheryl Pope and Archibald Motley. If you make a reservation in advance,
residents also have the opportunity to share their story through the nonprofit organiza-
tion StoryCorps, which will then be archived at the National Library of Congress.
l Shakespeare in the Park: Breathing new life into William Shakespeare’s “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the Chicago Shakespeare Theater will once again per-
form Shakespeare in 18 neighborhood parks throughout the Chicago area. The produc-
tions will begin July 18 at Gateway Park and run through Aug. 17.
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Old Chicago-style pub on the rise in Hispanic locale
by Alex Harron
Associate Editor
The name is misleading.
Dusek’s Board and Beer located at 1227 W. 18th
St. in Pilsen offers an array of delicious menu items
for people under 21. Reservations can be made online
through the website or by phone for parties of five
or more. They will not seat you until the majority of
your party has arrived.
Tucked away on the southwest side of Chicago,
Dusek’s is a cozy restaurant with a quaint charm.
The exposed brick walls and wooden tables and
chairs give it an Old Chicago feel. The restaurant
has two large rooms with tall glass windows offering
a street view. Chalkboards filled with messages and
signatures from past patrons cover the bathroom
walls; chalk and erasers are provided. Street parking
can be found within a couple blocks of the restaurant.
For Sunday brunch, the restaurant was packed
with many college-aged, well-dressed people. Our
server was incredibly nice and knowledgeable about
the menu.
The menu, created by Chef Jared Wentworth, of-
fers a wide variety of dishes, all with a slight twist
to them. Our party of six ordered the omelet, steak
and eggs, iron roasted Prince Edward Island mus-
sels, white cheddar mac and cheese and two Danish
pastry cinnamon rolls. Dishes arrived together on
wooden boards, iron pans and patterned bowls, mak-
ing them easy for our group to share. Each item also
includes a beer pairing for consumers over 21 years
old. Because it was incredibly busy, it took a while
for the food to come out.
Spiced goat cheese, roasted spring onions and oys-
ter mushrooms filled the medium-sized omelet and
came with a side of herbed potatoes. The fluffy om-
elet melted in my mouth and the side potatoes were
perfectly seasoned. The steak and eggs were also a
good portion and just as delicious. The slightly spicy
mound of mussels served in a large bowl with a deli-
cious broth was my favorite dish. The creamy mac
and cheese also had a slight spice to it. The sticky
cinnamon rolls served hot with a rich frosting were
delicious. Entrees and small plates ranged from $14
to $32 apiece.
I would definitely go again, but I would suggest
going with a party of five or more in order to make a
reservation, order food to share and split the check.
by Clyde Schwab
Associate Editor
S
trolling down 18th Street on a humid day, as
the block buzzes with activity, a few store-
fronts stick out among the predominantly
Spanish signs. Pseudo-grungy vintage stores
and sleek coffee shops appear occasionally between
bars and taquerias, their polished vibrancejuxtapos-
ing the simple, aged shops that scream of authentic-
ity. The street seems on the brink of change.
Pilsen sits southwest of downtown, bordered on
the south by the Stevenson Expressway and the Chi-
cago River, on the north by 16th Street, on the west by
train tracks and on the east by Canal Street and the
Chicago river. Pilsen is easily reached by car or bike
from Hyde Park, while
public transportation
requires a train to the
McCormick Place then
a bus. While the neigh-
borhood spans much of
the lower west side, the
commercial activity
lies primarily on 18th
Street with the rest
of the neighborhood
devoted to residential
areas, industrial zones
and warehouses.
Pilsen served as a
gateway to the city for
immigrants, including
the Czech, German
and Irish. Since the
1960s, Pilsen has been
the home of the now
predominant Hispanic
population. Despite
resistance from many
community members,
a process of gentrifi-
cation has taken over
Pilsen since the early
2000s, which some
think will alter Pilsen’s
status as a holdout for
the Mexican-American
middle class.
One can glimpse this
complicated and di-
verse history through
the eclectic crowds at
local venues such as
Jumping Bean Cafe.
Customers range from
Latino families and
University of Illinois students to decaffeinated, di-
sheveled artists and proto-hipsters enjoying one of
the Cafe’s many specialty lattes.
Taking a break from the muggy Chicago spring
to enjoy my delicious yet overly sweetened iced mo-
cha, I peered at the walls of the cafe, elaborately and
vividly decorated with paintings, news clippings and
music posters.
Since its beginnings as a gateway for immigrants,
Pilsen has supported a tenacious appetite for art.
Murals of community leaders, Aztec gods and other-
wise remarkably detailed and colorful scenes deco-
rate alleys and walls scattered throughout Pilsen.
Alongside the local galleries that line the streets lies
the National Museum of Mexican Art. The art in
both the galleries and museums mirrors the neigh-
borhood in its kinetic and varied style, though much
of it maintains a politicized tone.
One can witness such work at Prospectus Gal-
lery, owned and operated by Israel Hernandez. The
gallery, just off 18th Street, serves as a break from
the often crowded streets. The colorful work with-
in stands in stark contrast tothe white interior. On
display is a retrospective of Jose Guerrero, a Chi-
cago based artist, featuring a selection of his linocut
prints from 1964 to the early 2000s. Prints range
from depictions of intersections in Pilsen to prints of
farmers.
In his thick accent, longtime Pilsen resident Her-
nandez offered some insight into his life in Pilsen
and how it’s changing.
“The gallery started out of necessity. I grew up
here in Pilsen all my life, and I’ve seen all the prob-
lems that were happening in the seventies,” Hernan-
dez said. “So we decided to bring something positive
into the neighborhood. The problem is that for many
years, this has been a working class neighborhood.
So, there are a lot of new businesses and shops, but
a lot of people are being displaced, especially in this
economy. Most of the manufacturing jobs are no lon-
ger in Chicago. Everything is about profit.”
With a mural coated exterior containing brightly
colored shapes, the popular restaurant Neuvo Leon
is frequently packed by Pilsen visitors. A frequent
patron of Nuevo Leon, Spanish teacher Craig Reu-
belt describes the authentic feel of the restaurant
environment and its food.
“To me, it always feels and tastes like someone’s
grandmother is cooking in the kitchen,” Mr. Reubelt
said. “The restuarant itself is very well established
and the portions are always good no matter what you
order. I’ve never been dissapointed there. They have
some traditional items and some more unique items
like pork stew, but, no matter what, I always leave
feeling full and satisfied.
Past Nuevo Leon and further down 18th Street,
sits Knee Deep Vintage. The cheerful, trendy owner
and longtime South Side resident Carlos describes,
how this curated thrift store provides a cool but af-
fordable (read cheap) clothing spanning decades. Fol-
lowing the neighborhood trend, Knee Deep Vintage,
is lined with colorful shirts, paintings, and a section
in the back devoted to vintage western attire.
Over a soundtrack comprised of the Smiths, Carlos
described his shop’s position in Pilsen and how he’s
seen it change alongside the other recently opened
vintage stores in Pilsen.
“There really isn’t any competition because we
never offer the same stuff. I honestly haven’t seen
the neighborhood change since we first opened, other
than fewer abandoned storefronts. The change that
people are worried about is completely natural, and
it is better to see open business than vacant build-
ings. We don’t want to do anything other than co-
exist, and any opposition we’ve seen has been from
people who are fairly new to the neighborhood.”
While a walk along the
busy, commercial 18th
Street is wonderful, de-
viating to the seemingly
deserted train tracks
along 16th Street yields
vibrant results. Spon-
sored by the Chicago Ur-
ban Art Society, murals
scattered throughout
Pilsen depict portraits of
community leaders, geo-
metric patterns, ancient
Central American style
art and elaborate scenes.
Vividly colored murals
serve to discourage gang
grafitti and offer a space
for independent art and
political discourse. A
number of international-
ly recognized street art-
ists were commissioned
to kick off the project.
Photos by Clyde Schwab
Alongside traditional Mexican
food, Pilsen serves as a hub
for authentic art and culture
Picturesque PilsenPicturesque Pilsen
Pilsen Summer
at a Glance
June 5-7:
Taste of Little Village:
Flavors of Mexico
A range of restuarants
offer samples of authen-
tic Mexican food along
26th Street between
California to Sacra-
mento. Visitors can also
enjoy local bands.
June 6-7:
Food Truck Social
Held on 18th Street
between Racine and
Throop, this two-day
food truck festival from
showcases the variety of
Chicagoland food trucks.
Highlights include Ta-
male Spaceship, Honky
Tonk BBQ and Chicago
Cupcakes! Suggested $5
donation.
July 30-Aug. 2:
Fiesta del Sol
As the largest Latin
American festival in the
Midwest, this four-day
festival draws 1 million
people. Visitors can look
forward to an arts pavil-
ion, authentic Mexican
food and live music.
Donations accepted.

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