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Isaac Stanley-Becker is a reporter for The Washington Post and historian of modern Europe who recently authored “Europe Without Borders: History,” a book exploring the Schengen Agreement and free movement in Europe. He...
Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
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- History class activity brings ancient Rome to life for students February 3, 2025
- Audio: Independence requires balancing free time, studying February 3, 2025
- Problematic ‘confessions’ shared January 23, 2025
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Students stream through the high school’s front doors bundled in heavy winter coats, their noses peeking out from thick scarves in the mostly indistinguishable sea of black...
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As sophomore Sarah Kaldelli begins her free period, she sits with her friends in the hallway and begins to scroll through videos on her Instagram. She pauses as she looks at a brief animation — the video...
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Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
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Isaac Stanley-Becker is a reporter for The Washington Post and historian of modern Europe who recently authored “Europe Without Borders: History,” a book exploring the Schengen Agreement and free movement in Europe. He...
Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
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All Laboratory Schools campuses will be closed on Feb. 12 due to unsafe weather conditions, and no classes will meet. The official announcement to the Lab community was emailed at around 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, following an...
- More math gives depth, edge February 10, 2025
- Exchange students arrive from China; Lunar New Year performance amazes February 7, 2025
- Trump’s return sets in February 6, 2025
- Gallery: Class of 2025 unwinds, bonds with friends during annual Senior Getaway February 5, 2025
- History class activity brings ancient Rome to life for students February 3, 2025
- Audio: Independence requires balancing free time, studying February 3, 2025
- Problematic ‘confessions’ shared January 23, 2025
Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2025 • No Comments
Students stream through the high school’s front doors bundled in heavy winter coats, their noses peeking out from thick scarves in the mostly indistinguishable sea of black...
Combining culture and comfort: Trushar Patel gives Indian food a Southern twist
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Stepping into a restaurant with a name like Rajun Cajun, you would probably expect nothing but authentic...
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It’s early on a Saturday morning in November, but Molly Herron is already hard at work receiving pies...
Skye Freeman, Features Editor
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Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025 • No Comments
Sounds of the fitness center — chatter, weights lifting During the weeks before their official season started, members of the boys basketball team trained three times a week in the fitness center...
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February 4, 2025
Ella Nguyen finds fencing success through hard work, determination
January 29, 2025
Varsity girls basketball team fights through various injury setbacks
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Lower school introduces athletics program
January 14, 2025

This year the Midway celebrates its 100th year of publication. Since its founding, the Midway has overcome obstacles, documented U-High history and become one of the most...

On Aug. 21, the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, addressed a booming crowd. In his speech, Mr....

While navigating the complex landscape of issues in this election season, students balance choices of political perspectives, social justice concerns and the impact of future...

During their convention in Chicago in August, the Democrats focused on the broad theme of freedom, but the meaning behind the word was aimed specifically at issues of this...



Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
February 17, 2025 • No Comments
As sophomore Sarah Kaldelli begins her free period, she sits with her friends in the hallway and begins to scroll through videos on her Instagram. She pauses as she looks at a brief animation — the video...
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 10, 2025 • No Comments
“Once upon a time, freedom used to be life — now it's money.” “No. It was always money, Mama. We just didn't know about it." When “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry first hit...
Two U-High musicians perform in Illinois Music Education Association All-State Orchestra
February 7, 2025
From Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, junior Sophia Zheng and sophomore Sinziana Lazar went to the Illinois Music Education...
‘Cunk on Life’ provides both meaning and humor
February 3, 2025
“Every life form is made of cells, like a prison, which is probably why existence is so depressing,”...
Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
February 14, 2025
When I walked into school the Monday after the Grammy Awards, I had a conversation with my friends about the outcome of the show. I expressed my frustration that neither Taylor...
Sohana Schneider, Assistant Editor
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In 1965 my grandparents left India and moved to England. My mom was born there and the family lived there before moving to the United States in 1973. My grandparents both...
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Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement EditorFebruary 13, 2025
Kabir Joshi, Edward Park, and Chloe AlexanderFebruary 13, 2025
Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement EditorFebruary 12, 2025
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Taariq Ahmed, News EditorFebruary 12, 2025
Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 11, 2025
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