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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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Your guide to the 2024-25 Student Council elections

Your guide to the 2024-25 Student Council elections

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Xavier Smith, an Information Systems help desk technician and basketball coach, reacts to his own recognition speech during the Unsung Heroes assembly at Ida Noyes Hall on April 11.

Unsung Heroes brunch honors 13 faculty, staff

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Working both on the court and in the classroom, Dash finds a balance between his academics and tennis.

Tennis star rallies toward goals

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Ninth grader Taara Sajdeh qualified for the New Balance nationals and competed in March.

Taara Sajdeh sprints to success

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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

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From underdogs to winners: debate duo’s synergy leads to success
Tao, Carter to lead 2024-25 Student Council

Student-faculty games cultivate school spirit, community bonding

Taariq Ahmed and Jaya Alenghat
November 17, 2023
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Counselor Teddy Stripling, organizer of the student-faculty games, leans over to pick up a ball at the beginning of the yarn ball dodgeball game. Along with fine arts teacher Aaron Arreguin, Mr. Stripling was one of the last two adults in the game before the students eliminated all, winning the game after two and a half minutes of chaos and action.

As a send off to the community just before Thanksgiving break, students and faculty gathered in Upper Kovler gymnasium during the Lab D period on Nov. 15 for a student-faculty athletic competition made up of a yarn ball dodgeball game and a set of three volleyball matches. There was also a moment of recognition for fall sports teams.
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Asa Bordelon, a junior, has found a passion for sewing and tailoring. Through this activity, his interest in history is explored as well.
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Working both on the court and in the classroom, Dash finds a balance between his academics and tennis.
Tennis star rallies toward goals
After a recent art competition, seven U-High students had their work featured at the Bridgeport Arts Center. Reid was inspired to make the ergonomic camera prototype, in the photo, an easier alternative to the cameras currently on the market.
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About the Contributors
Taariq Ahmed
Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
Taariq Ahmed is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the digital editor. He joined the Midway as a sophomore after moving from St. Louis, where he completed Introduction to Journalism at his previous school in ninth grade. Taariq is a part of his school's Young Men of Color group and Being Racially Aware and Valuing Ethnicity conference board. Outside of school, Taariq enjoys reading the news, listening to music, playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.
Jaya Alenghat
Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
Jaya Alenghat is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as an assistant editor. She began journalism in the 2022-23 school year as a sophomore. Her favorite story she has written is “In finding community, English teacher provides comfort for Latinx students.” Outside of journalism, she enjoys playing tennis, reading and spending time with friends and family. Awards: 2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, sports news story: excellent 2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, sports features, “Muslim student athletes navigate fasting during Ramadan while maintaining physical endurance” 2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Excellent, news writing
Delaney Connell
Delaney Connell, Photographer
Delaney Connell is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2026. Her favorite part of photojournalism is taking photos for school sports and school events. Outside of photojournalism, Delaney enjoys taking walks with her dog, talking with her brother and cooking.
Olin Nafziger
Olin Nafziger, Photographer
Olin Nafziger is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures of school activities and sports, and his favorite sport to photograph is golf. Outside of class, Olin enjoys biking, watching TV and participating in various school clubs. Awards: 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, sports reaction, third place 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, still life, honorable mention
Nathan Li
Nathan Li, Photographer
Nathan Li, a member of the Class of 2025, is a beginning photojournalist. His favorite part of photojournalism is documenting sports and being able to include his friends. Outside of photojournalism, Nathan likes playing basketball and listening to music. 

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