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U-High Midway

The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway

U-High student journalists have been recognized for their work through national awards.
U-High student journalists win national awards
Laila Valenti, Reporter • April 9, 2025

Student journalists on the U-High newspaper, yearbook and photojournalism teams have been recognized for their work through awards from national...

In a Nov. 15 practice, Aeros Racing team member Aran Malhotra prepares for the the World Finals 2024. The F1 in Schools team placed first at the National Finals April 7-9, earning them a return to the World Finals this fall.
F1 in Schools team finishes first at national finals, advancing to global stage
Carmen Nehme, Reporter • April 18, 2025

Aeros Racing, U-High’s F1 in Schools team, placed first at the National Finals in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 7-9, earning a spot in the World Finals in Singapore in September.  The team won four awards at the...

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Reporter Cecily Bensmaia argues that access to education for women should be expanded to provide opportunities globally.
Expand access to education to empower women
Cecily Bensmaia, Reporter • April 16, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that the Lab administration must be more transparent and clarify the addition of new adminstration positions amid ongoing budget cuts.
Administration: Be transparent
Editorial Board • April 10, 2025
Reporter Nadia Washington argues that low-stake assessments offer more of a value to students and teachers.
Incorporating more low-stakes assessments will be positive to students
Nadia Washington, Reporter • April 9, 2025
Reporter Gabriel Wang urges parents to support students' growth rather than pressure them about college admissions.
Parents should refrain from pressuring students about college
Gabriel Wang, Reporter • April 7, 2025
Reporter Chloe Tyndall recommends a wider array of healthy options in the cafeteria to support student wellbeing.
Provide healthier alternatives for students in the cafeteria
Chloe Tyndall, Reporter • April 3, 2025
In a March 26 tennis practice, ninth grader Alexander Yamini returns a ball in a serving and returning drill. “Practice helps me to improve my skills on the court,” Alexander said. “Every day that I go to practice I feel that I have added to my tennis skill set. People tend to see the final product or the polished skill, but they don’t always recognize the countless hours of struggling with things that didn’t work out during training.”
Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect
Taariq Ahmed, News Editor • April 1, 2025
In a recurring scene about a student stuck in a time loop, junior Evelyn Halbach, left, relives the same experience of helping senior Taylor Landrey with her homework.
Gallery: Student Experimental Theater
Delaney Connell, Ellis Calleri, Olin Nafziger, Estelle Levinson, and Lucy Byrnes March 3, 2025
Junior Liz Longnecker completes a Gelli plate print during Period 3.
Gallery: ArtsFest sparks excitement, expression
Ari Novak and Skye Freeman February 28, 2025
TRIUMPHANT TACTICS. Surrounded by players, varsity boys basketball coach Andre Battle discusses mid-game adjustments during a game against the Latin School of Chicago in Upper Kovler Gymnasium on Jan. 17. The game ended in a decisive 58-44 victory.
Gallery: Coaching with Care
Bryce Kenny, Suleiman Sufi, Nika Nelson, Devyn Moubayed, N.C. Gunning, Peyton Palmer, Clara Blucher, and Lucy Shirrell February 18, 2025
An attendee drives a Kia car simulation at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Feb.8-17. The auto show included other interactive elements for visitors, such as electric test tracks and ride-alongs.
Chicago Auto Show immerses, engages attendees
Jaya Alenghat, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2025
Sofia Piccola takes her final strides during an indoor track competition. The team ended its season March 29 at the Illinois Top Times competition and the Illinois Indoor Championships, which happened on the same day.
Indoor track wrap up: runners break multiple school records
Declan Smith, Assistant Editor • April 4, 2025

The indoor track and field team ended its season March 29 at the Illinois Top Times competition and the Illinois Indoor Championships, which happened on the same day. During the season, senior George Ofori-Mante...

LAUGH IT OFF. Laughter helps in reducing stress, strengthening your immune system, and bringing people closer together. In fact, you're 30 times more likely to laugh when you're with someone else than when you're alone.
Ha-ha for healthy healing
Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement Editor • April 2, 2025

“Laughter is the best medicine.” We’ve all heard it before. But can laughing at social media, comedians and your friends really improve your health?  According to both students and experts,...

Prestige television introduces depth and complex themes in a uniquely beautiful way, from the cinematography to the dialogue. These themes challenge us to view ourselves and the power structures that surround us differently.
The comedy of despair: Prestige TV transforms power, trauma, misery into riveting, addictive dramas
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor • April 7, 2025

The good news is hell is just the product of a morbid human imagination. The bad news is whatever humans can imagine, they can usually create,” said Harmony Cobel in the opening episode of the show...

During the service learning portion of sophomore retreat, sophomore  Tyra Deweese volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of the year, sophomores have grown by giving back to their communities as part of their 30 hour community service requirement
Audio: Sophomores learn, grow through service learning
Laila Valenti, Reporter • April 15, 2025

At U-High, sophomores have a requirement to fulfill 30 hours of community service. For many this is their first real exposure to giving back...

Addicted to the Algorithm
Addicted to the Algorithm
February 23, 2025

After TikTok was unavailable for 12 hours on Jan. 19, the app received a 75-day reprieve from President Donald Trump as he tries to find an American buyer. The reaction from students has been mixed: a...

10 x 10: Midway 100
10 x 10: Midway 100
December 19, 2024
Students practice lifeguarding skills in Sunny Gymnasium as part of a U-High class. U-High students say lifeguarding provides them with work experience and helps build connections with fellow employees.
Lifeguarding provides students with work experience, camaraderie
Edward Park, Health and Wellness Editor • March 26, 2025

As senior Julia Grotthuss steps into the dimly lit pool deck at a local pool in north suburban Niles, the water reflects only the artificial...