Settling for Biden… again?
In the last year, Joe Biden’s Democratic rating fell to an all-time low of his presidency. Despite his efforts in trying to keep his initial following strong while garnering new support, his recent policies and actions have caused some people to turn the other way. Some younger voters — and future voters — aren’t thrilled with the idea of four more years.
February 21, 2024
About the Contributors
Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
Clare McRoberts is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as Features Editor. She began in the 2021-22 school year when she was a ninth grader. Other than writing for the Midway, she enjoys running, cooking, reading and painting.
Awards:
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, news story, superior
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, opinion piece or column: superior
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, special coverage: (with Audrey Park and Sahana Unni) superior
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, broadcast feature: excellent
2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, personal opinion: off-campus issues, “It’s time to end legacy admissions”
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, feature writing
Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
Kabir Joshi is a member of the Class of 2026 and is an assistant editor. As a ninth grader, he joined the U-High Midway during the 2022-23 school year. His favorite story that he has written is "Movie differentiates itself from others." Outside of the Midway, he runs cross country and loves spending time with his dog.
Awards:
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Excellent, review writing
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu is a member of the Class of 2024 and serves as an editor-in-chief. She joined the staff as a sophomore in the 2021-22 year. Working on a team, meeting new people while writing stories and learning new skills are her favorite parts of being a journalist. Her favorite piece she has written is “Helping hand: Bronzeville church gives back for Thanksgiving.” In addition to journalism, Katie enjoys competitive swimming, reading and ring-collecting.
Awards:
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, community story: superior
2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: First place, sports news, “UChicago economics study tests baseball team”
2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, news page design (Page 2)
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, online package
2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Briefs writing, first place (with Chloë Alexander, Louis Auxenfans, Joaquin Figueroa, Chloe Ma, Amy Ren), Vol. 98, Issue 8 (March 10, 2022), Page 3
Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
Mia Lipson is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as news editor. She began journalism in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor. Her favorite story she has written is a profile on retiring P.E. teacher Terri Greene. Outside of journalism, she enjoys running, writing and reading any history book she can find.
Awards:
2024 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, staff editorial: superior
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Superior, editorial writing
Chloe Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
Chloë Alexander is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the arts editor. She joined the journalism family in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor. Chloë enjoys journalism because it allows her to create a space for Lab students to be represented through writing. Her favorite story that she has written is “‘SOS’ showcases a wide range of styles and themes.” Outside of working on the Midway, she is a Maroon Key, plays the piano and enjoys reading.
Awards:
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, feature writing
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, news editing, headline and current events
2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, special coverage: (with Clare O’Connor, Amy Ren and William Tan), superior
2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Briefs writing, first place (with Louis Auxenfans, Joaquin Figueroa, Chloe Ma, Amy Ren, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu), Vol. 98, Issue 8 (March 10, 2022), Page 3