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U-High Midway

The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway

Sophomore Jimmy Yu studies for one of his two math classes, Discrete Mathematics and Statistics and Accelerated Pre-Calculus/Calculus A. Many U-High students are doubling up and testing out of math classes to reach more advanced courses. Motivations vary, such as nurturing a passion, finding a challenge or strengthening their college applications.
More math gives depth, edge
Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor • February 10, 2025

Students who take the path toward a more advanced math class find complex, stimulating content, but this path is also a productive way to enhance...

A Reuters-Ipsos poll found that most Americans oppose President Trump’s executive orders ruling on issues like birthright citizenship and the environment, exemplifying the significant resistance his dozens of policies have faced, including from students at U-High.
Trump’s return sets in
February 6, 2025
Ethics Bowl is a competitive academic team that debates moral philosophies. U-High teams placed high at the Indiana Ethics Bowl Regional Tournament on Feb. 1 to end their current season.
Ethics Bowl team finishes season well at Indiana tournament
Nola Baldassare, Reporter • February 11, 2025

The Ethics Bowl teams placed high at the Indiana Ethics Bowl Regional Tournament on Feb. 1 to end their current season. U-High’s A team placed second after five undefeated rounds, and the B team made the quarterfinals. Ethics...

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Assitant Editor Sohana Schneider argues that birthright citizenship must stand regardless of President Trump's executive order.
Birthright citizenship cannot cease under Trump
Sohana Schneider, Assistant Editor • February 7, 2025
Assistant Editor Lucy Shirrell argues that constant work is not sustainable and can lead to burnout.
Desire for productivity prevents relaxation
Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor • January 30, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that there is an importance in fostering news literacy to combat misinformation.
Battle fake news with literacy
Editorial Board • January 23, 2025
Arts & Entertainment Editor Light Dohrn argues that wealth shields many from the fatal flaws of the healthcare system.
For millions, our broken health care system turns desperation into tragedy
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 16, 2025
Features Editor Skye Freeman argues that gender based sentiments such as “Boys will be boys” are harmful and promote things such as toxic masculinity.
Gender-based sentiments must cease
Skye Freeman, Features Editor • January 9, 2025
RDFZ’s dance, aerobics, martial arts and boy’s dance teams smile during the last moments of the “Youth of the Lion Dance,” one of the most common Chinese dances. This Lunar New Year’s animal was the snake, a symbol of good luck, rebirth and regality.
Exchange students arrive from China; Lunar New Year performance amazes
Naomi Benton, Ari Novak, Calder Wong, Bryce Kenny, and Olin Nafziger February 7, 2025
Before returning to their townhomes for the night on Jan. 31, Stefanie Giurcanu and Olivia Adams play Jenga in the basement of the Eagle Ridge Resort main lodge.
Gallery: Class of 2025 unwinds, bonds with friends during annual Senior Getaway
Olin Nafziger, Photo Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2025
Before the Dec. 18 high school music concert at Mandel Hall, ninth grader Ari Wong prepares by wetting the reed for his clarinet while laughing and playing around with a friend's violin.
Gallery: U-High winter music concert
Lila Coyne, N.C. Gunning, Nathan Li, and Olin Nafziger December 20, 2024
Ninth grader Sofia Caldentey and junior Maggie Yagan work together to set up C-116 to host the UNHRC committee for U-High’s Model UN conference, LabMUNC, on Friday afternoon, Dec. 6.
Model UN team hosts first conference at Lab since before pandemic
Milo Platz-Walker, Peyton Palmer, Daniel Baeza, and Eli Raikhel December 10, 2024
Standing with two of his company’s robot products, sophomore Isaac Sutherland delivers lines as the lead role of R.U.R. CEO Harry Domin. “I think my favorite part was when you get to the point in rehearsal where you’re working off of the other actors, and you get to this collaborative flow state that is kind of  incredible,” Isaac said. “Everyone is working together and building a story together, and I find that so much fun.”
Gallery: Fall play ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ explores revolution, technology
Light Dohrn, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, and Delaney Connell November 22, 2024
Sonali Shaw and Ceci Siegel pose in the front row at the end of the team's dance during the halftime of a basketball game on Feb. 7.
Dancing Duo: Sonali Shaw, Ceci Siegel lead with passion, experience
Skye Freeman, Features Editor • February 11, 2025

At 6 p.m. on a January weekday, it’s dark and cold outside, and most students have gone home, but the lights in the dance studio in Kovler Gymnasium remain lit. The rhythmic sound of stomping feet can...

SWEATY SERENITY. Besides benefits like increased sweat production, flexibility, and the detoxifying effects, hot yoga brings many other gains including stronger bone density, better skin, and ease of depression.
Students find mindfulness and strength hot yoga and pilates
Chloe Alexander, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025

Stepping out of the frigid weather and into a heated studio, Paola Almeda lays out her yoga mat. She’s ready to sweat, stretch and unwind. As the yoga class starts, meditative music plays as participants...

The University of Chicago's Court Theatre is performing a production of Lorraine Hansberry's timeless play "A Raisin in the Sun." The production will run until March 9.
Court Theatre’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ honors Hansberry’s vision
Light Dohrn, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 10, 2025

“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...

RDFZ’s dance, aerobics, martial arts and boy’s dance teams smile during the last moments of the “Youth of the Lion Dance,” one of the most common Chinese dances. This Lunar New Year’s animal was the snake, a symbol of good luck, rebirth and regality.
Exchange students arrive from China; Lunar New Year performance amazes
Naomi Benton, Ari Novak, Calder Wong, Bryce Kenny, and Olin Nafziger February 7, 2025

On Feb. 2, 19 exchange students arrived from the high school affiliated to Renmin University of China, ready to explore the culture of...

10 x 10: Midway 100
10 x 10: Midway 100
Jaya Alenghat, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith December 19, 2024

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 recognized high school newspapers...

Freedom in the Balance
Freedom in the Balance
October 23, 2024
The "Coco - Robot Food Delivery" app allows users to order robot food deliveries from certain restaurants. These robots are available in the 27th and 34th ward of Chicago and are also in use in Los Angeles.
Coco Robotics pilot program reimagines, optimizes food delivery
Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor • February 6, 2025

Rolling through city sidewalks effortlessly, Coco the pint-sized robot, is revolutionizing food delivery. Powered by rechargeable batteries and...

Flag Forward
Flag Forward
January 14, 2025