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U-High Midway

The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway

The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway

Speakers discuss activism, winding career at Young Women of Color assembly
SHIELD COVID-19 testing and contract tracing discontinued
Audio: After pandemic hiatus, students can again earn lifeguard certification through P.E.

Audio: After pandemic hiatus, students can again earn lifeguard certification through P.E.

March 27, 2023

The lifeguarding unit is now offered to U-High students after a hiatus during the pandemic. At the end, if tests are passed,...

Audio: Through bhangra lessons, students explore culture while having fun

Audio: Through bhangra lessons, students explore culture while having fun

March 22, 2023

Since March 3, U-High students have been meeting twice a week to learn about and perform bhangra, a traditional Punjabi dance....

Mock trial team creates closeness in ISBA tournament

Mock trial team creates closeness in ISBA tournament

March 21, 2023

While most students were enjoying their final days of spring break, members of the U-High Mock Trial Team were competing...

Audio: New water polo club team begins first season

Audio: New water polo club team begins first season

March 21, 2023

Co-captains Isabella Alvarez and Lydia Gilbert have organized a water polo club team for the spring sports season and hope...

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Niall Danahey argues that the United States must uphold treaties and other agreements to defend Taiwan to prevent economical harm to the United States.
To support Taiwan, the United States of America must stop China
Niall Danahey, Reporter • March 27, 2023

The United States of America might start a war with China over Taiwan, an idea that was supported by President Joe Biden who said in May 2022 that the United States would...

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Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu argues that engaging non-academic or nonprofessional summer experiences can be as or more valuable than a prestigious pre-professional position.
For summer activities, prioritize passion over résumé
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Assistant Editor • March 23, 2023

As students begin to organize their plans for this summer, they are faced with many choices about what to pursue during their free months. While activities range across the...

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AI interpolation disrespects the care put into the original animation and is of poorer quality.
Stop AI interpolation: People should listen to animators and authentic animation
Haley Maharry, Reporter • March 23, 2023

Animators are enraged by people who claim that AI interpolation, the trend of using artificial intelligence to turn 12- to 30-frames-per-second animations into 60 frames per...

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To pursue his passion for baseball, Sohrab Rezei has bucked the typical college pathway for U-High students.
Audio: Slugging the curveball — Sohrab Rezaei takes uncommon path to college baseball
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu and Louis Auxenfans March 24, 2023

Sohrab Rezaei has chosen an unorthodox pathway in the college process, choosing to attend Wabash Valley Community College, a two-year college, over a four-year college. His choice demonstrates how people’s...

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Despite common belief, students and medical professionals say birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.
Birth control: More than pills, periods and pregnancy prevention
Mia Lipson , Clare O'Connor , and Ainsley Williams February 14, 2023

Birth control is a medication or procedure that many people use for varying reasons. It can be used to prevent pregnancy, control hormones and...

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“The 1619 Project” is a television series that aims to to reframe Americas history by placing Black people’s contributions at the center of what shaped today’s culture.
'1619' on Hulu reframes American history
Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2023

With an American flag waving overhead, Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, strolls through a neighborhood in Williamsburg, Virginia. Then, a photo series of childhood with...

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U-High P.E. teacher Daniel Dyra stands at the edge of a pool coaching students. The lifeguarding unit is now offered to U-High students after a hiatus during the pandemic, in which students can obtain American Red Cross certification.
Audio: After pandemic hiatus, students can again earn lifeguard certification through P.E.
David Santiago, Reporter • March 27, 2023

The lifeguarding unit is now offered to U-High students after a hiatus during the pandemic. At the end, if tests are passed, the student will obtain an American Red Cross...

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Is it really the most wonderful time of year?
Is it really the most wonderful time of year?
Jaya Alenghat, Krishita Dutta, Haley Maharry, Erich Raumann, and Téa Tamburo December 7, 2022

It’s the season of holidays, celebrations and gatherings. Almost everyone has something to celebrate, brightening the colder months. While a diversity of holidays are...

So much at risk…
So much at risk…
October 26, 2022
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The refugee center opened by the city government at 6420 S. University Ave, in an abandoned public school, has caused mixed reactions in the community around the center.
Refugee center opened in Woodlawn sparks criticism and support from residents
Audrey Matei, Arts Editor • March 22, 2023

Once home to hundreds of students bustling from class to class, Woodlawn’s closed James Wadsworth Elementary School, 6420 S. University Ave.,...

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