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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
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Despite increased tuition and budget cuts, Lab’s reputation seems unaffected
DNC Day 2 Gallery: Lively convention filled with hope, energy
DNC Day 1 Gallery: Democrats kick off convention, honor Biden

DNC Day 1 Gallery: Democrats kick off convention, honor Biden

August 20, 2024

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 19, with messages of unity and hope. The night celebrated...

DNC Day 1 Summary: Biden passes torch to Harris; celebrates legacy, unity

DNC Day 1 Summary: Biden passes torch to Harris; celebrates legacy, unity

August 20, 2024

In an emotional and electric night, the Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, Aug. 19, amid booming cheers...

DNC updates

DNC updates

August 19, 2024

Each night of the convention, the Midway will be providing a blog to describe the events inside the United Center. These...

Midway will be taking a break over the summer

Midway will be taking a break over the summer

June 7, 2024

Dear readers, This year, the Midway has strived for consistent, ethical and accurate reporting along with comprehensive...

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Features
Ethel Lackie: Lab alumna competed at 1924 Paris Olympics
Bonjour, Olympiques!
Video: U-High students answer Paris Summer Olympics trivia
Throughout her time at Lab, U-High math teacher Jane Canright dedicated herself to her passion for math, developing curriculums and serving on countless committees.
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Trending Stories
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Ray Han and Sophie Li prepare their boat for a sailing practice last Spring. Clubs and departments are addressing changes and adapting in light of new, smaller budget cuts.

Lab adapts to reality of tighter budget

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Vice President Kamala Harris waves to the crowd at the United Center as she enters the stage for her historic and much-anticipated nomination acceptance speech on Aug. 22, the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention.

Students experience politics, witness history at DNC

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Former president Barack Obama, also a former Lab parent, speaks about his hope for overcoming political polarization in the United States. "America is ready for a better story," Mr. Obama said. "We are ready for President Kamala Harris."

DNC Day 2 Summary: Roll call nominates Harris; Obamas, Pritzker and others call for action, criticize Trump

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Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor, tearfully waves to the crowd after accepting the nomination Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the United Center. In his speech, he thanked his former students, describing how before his first campaign for Congress in 2006, they returned an important lesson he hoped he had taught them: “the belief that a single person can make a real difference for their neighbors.”

DNC Day 3 Gallery: Dynamic convention sparks enthusiasm, features stars both in and out of politics

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At a May 11 away game against Chicago Christian High School, senior Connor Booth scores a run. The varsity baseball team concluded their season May 22 with a 8-9 loss in the sectional semi-final game.

Baseball season wrap up: Team loses in sectional semi-finals

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President Joe Biden waves to the crowd after arriving at the podium, preparing to give the keynote speech Monday night. Mr. Biden's speech spoke on Gaza, reproductive rights and his pride in his more than 50 years of service. “Folks, I’ve got five months left in my presidency. I’ve got a lot to do. I intend to get it done,” Mr. Biden said. “It’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president. I love the job, but I love my country more.”

DNC Day 1 Summary: Biden passes torch to Harris; celebrates legacy, unity

Briefs
The Ouroboros Review, Lab’s literary and creative translation journal, will host a release party for its fifth annual volume, with a theme of “Change and Renewal.”
Ouroboros Review to host release party for fifth volume, "Change and Renewal"
May 22, 2024
New leaders have been chosen for both photojournalism and U-Highlights teams for the 2024-2025 school year.
New editors chosen for 2024-25 U-Highlights and photojournalism teams
May 16, 2024
Photojournalist Olin Nafziger and Digital Editor Taariq Ahmed have been selected to be members of the All-State Journalism Team sponsored by the Illinois Journalism Education Association.
All-State Journalism Team selects two U-High journalists
May 10, 2024
The Science Olympiad team placed third overall in the state competition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on April 20. Since the team did not finish in the top two, it will not advance to the national competition. 
Science Olympiad team ends season with third place, 19 individual awards at state
May 8, 2024
Currently a senior at Princeton University, John Freeman has been selected as salutatorian of his graduating class, and plans to deliver the full speech in Latin.
U-High alumnus to give Princeton salutatorian speech in Latin
May 1, 2024
The U-High Midway received 50 awards in the 2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association Newspaper and Digital News Media Contest, which is a contest for top journalism programs in the state.
U-High Midway wins 50 awards in state-wide contest
April 30, 2024
Tracy Aiden, who has been at Lab for the past six years and is a teacher for Nursery 3 through kindergarten students, has been selected as a finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Early childhood educator selected as finalist for award for excellence in teaching
April 26, 2024
As one of the two schools in the country to win both the print and website Pacemaker Awards, the U-High Midway’s website won the Online Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association. 
Midway website wins national award for third time since 2020
April 12, 2024
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Opinion
The debate over who should monitor young kids' use of social media platforms is attempted to be resolved with two differing views.
Two views: Who should limit teen’s social media access?
Chloë Alexander and Clare McRoberts • May 30, 2024

Since its conception, teen use of social media has been a debated issue. One perspective argues for age-gating platforms while another argues for parental restriction.

The Editorial Board argues that the recent budget cuts force Lab to sacrifice the unique values that make Lab what it is.
Cuts undermine what makes Lab, Lab
Editorial Board • May 28, 2024

On a typical weekday afternoon, Kenwood Mall is filled with middle school athletes passing balls back and forth, running around warming up for practice, or lining up for an...

Reporter Lucy Shirrell argues that mentorship programs should be added for all ninth graders to help them in many aspects of their transition to high school.
To create a comfortable environment, mentorship programs should be offered to all ninth graders
Lucy Shirrell, Reporter • May 16, 2024

As my parents walked away on that late-August morning, I anxiously pushed my way through the gate outside Gordon Parks Arts Hall for the first time. Standing in front of me...

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Sports
The girls soccer team finished fourth in the IHSA 1A State Finals elimination game at North Central College in Naperville on May 31. 
Girls soccer season wrap up: Team finishes fourth at state
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor • June 3, 2024

At the end of a historic season, the girls soccer team finished fourth in the IHSA 1A State Finals elimination game at North Central College in Naperville on May 31.  For the first time in five years,...

At a May 11 away game against Chicago Christian High School, senior Connor Booth scores a run. The varsity baseball team concluded their season May 22 with a 8-9 loss in the sectional semi-final game.
Baseball season wrap up: Team loses in sectional semi-finals
June 3, 2024
Junior Krish Khanna hits the tennis ball in his match against Latin School of Chicago on May 8.
Boys tennis season wrap up: Team wins state
May 29, 2024
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Health and Wellness
Power up your summer
Power up your summer
Neha Dhawan, Tinson Xu, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith • May 23, 2024

Learn about the best sun-protective gear, places to relax, recipes for summer ingredients and indoor and outdoor summer activities, plus full-day...

Japanese Garden in Jackson Park, just outside the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, is a serene area to visit for a break in life.
Unwind in Chicago's peaceful gardens and urban greenspaces
May 23, 2024
Chart your healthy summer
Chart your healthy summer
May 23, 2024
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Arts
Sabrina Carpenter's “Short n’ Sweet,” out Aug. 23, exceeded expectations with strong vocal range, sweet lyrics, and catchy melodies.
With talent and range, Sabrina Carpenter establishes herself in 'Short n' Sweet'
Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor • September 9, 2024

When I first heard of Sabrina Carpenter, I could only think that Taylor Swift had another clone, taking over TikTok with her catchy lyrics and blonde hair. I never found her songs very appealing when listening...

Netflix’s “Anyone But You” starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney enticed viewers through social media buzz but lacked substance and authenticity in comparison to other rom-coms.
Despite social media buzz, ‘Anyone But You’ disappoints
June 4, 2024
Coming out in theaters on April 22, “Challengers” blends rivalry, romance and tennis to create a new take on traditional rom-com tropes.
‘Challengers’ defies expectations with blend of rivalry, romance, tennis
June 3, 2024
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Multimedia
The TikTok food trend the chamoy pickle has gained popularity among high school students.
Chamoy pickle TikTok food trend tickles taste buds
Clare McRoberts, Features Editor • April 30, 2024

A pickle, massive and intensely red, is removed from a plastic bag. After its vibrant innards are scooped out and discarded, the pickle is stuffed with spicy-flavored gummy...

Asa Bordelon, a junior, has found a passion for sewing and tailoring. Through this activity, his interest in history is explored as well.
Pandemic Pastime to Passion: Asa Bordelon explores history interest through sewing
April 26, 2024
For one of their last assemblies of the year, the sophomores were going to reflect on the work they’d done and engage in service learning in a new, interactive way. 
Audio: Sophomores celebrate service learning in new assembly style
April 19, 2024
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In-Depth
Silent or Silenced?
Silent or Silenced?
Clare McRoberts, Sahana Unni, Kabir Joshi, and Light Dohrn • May 6, 2024

Rolling the dice
Rolling the dice
April 5, 2024
Settling for Biden... again?
Settling for Biden... again?
February 21, 2024
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City Life
Spend your summer exploring the city of Chicago with 12 different festival recommendations.
4 ways to summer soiree
Naomi Benton, Lila Coyne, Sinziana Lazar, Dina Letko, David Li, Ari Novak, Ari Novak, and Mira Reddy • May 30, 2024

Summer is here! Home to some of the nation’s most popular festivals, it is impossible to be bored in Chicago.

Blues! Thomas Ealey performs at the 2008 Chicago Blues Festival, the biggest free blues festival in the world. 2024 will be the Chicago Blues Festival’s 40th year celebrating this genre and Chicago’s role in its conception. From June 6-9, anyone who reserves tickets can attend this free festival in Millennium Park.
Chicago Blues Fest reflects rich history
May 28, 2024
FLYING HIGH. During the 2022 ArtsFest opening ceremony, Dance Team members participated in a trick alongside the Jesse White Tumblers.
Tumblers inspire, change young teen lives
May 28, 2024
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