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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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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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Lisa Tao was elected all-school president for the 2024-25 school year.

Tao, Carter to lead 2024-25 Student Council

Recent Stories
Rhythmic Journey: U-High Band was founded through jazz, evolved into friendship
Spring musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ showcases story of rock idol

Audio: Even after season, girls swimming team friendships remain strong

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
April 2, 2024
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Peyton Palmer
Members of the swim team hang out with each other during lunch. The girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels.

For both new-to-Lab students and lifers, the girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels that still persist even after the season has ended.  
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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.
Pandemic Pastime to Passion: Asa Bordelon explores history interest through sewing
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
Senior Emmanuelle Bal participates in a workshop called Are you doing it for yourself or the white man?” where students used an interactive discussion format to explore how people of color have been affected by tokenism, whitewashing, internalized racism and double consciousness.
Gallery: Students attend annual BRAVE conference
The Laboratory Schools Coffee Shop is getting a new name shortly, but that’s not the only thing that’s changing, the coffee shop has recently started offering some new seasonal drinks.
Audio: Lab's coffee shop develops new name and drinks
As ninth grader Priya Yamada becomes a member of an advanced group of dancers at the Hyde Park School of Dance, she has to examine what it means to grow in ballet outside of pointe.
Audio: U-High dancer explores ballet beyond pointe
Every Wednesday at lunch, U-High Film Society  teaches students with basic filmmaking skills like using their phones, to work with actual equipment to  portray stories through film. 
Audio: U-High Film Society teaches students to create stories through film
More in Sports
Working both on the court and in the classroom, Dash finds a balance between his academics and tennis.
Tennis star rallies toward goals
After many isolated months indoors, some people have developed a green thumb, providing an outlet for relaxation and stress reduction.
Green thumbs: Students, faculty create comfort and connection with houseplants
Ninth grader Taara Sajdeh qualified for the New Balance nationals and competed in March.
Taara Sajdeh sprints to success
Several U-High tennis team players also take private lessons during the off-season. These players have grown their tennis skills through two distinct ways, and their intersection has impacts both on and off the court.
Audio: U-High girls tennis players grow their skill through private lessons
Twin sisters Haley Sturgill and Stella Sturgill have played soccer together on the same team for almost their whole lives. They are seen by their teammates as leaders for their commitment to the sport. Next year they will play soccer at the collegiate level, but on different teams for the first time.
These twins win: On and off field, Sturgill sisters provide support
With her left foot wrapped in red silk, Daisy Coleman suspends herself in the air. This form of acrobatics, called aerial silks, is Daisy’s specialty in circus performance.
Defying Gravity: Daisy Coleman finds freedom in aerial silks
About the Contributors
Lucy Shirrell
Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
Lucy Shirrell is a member of the Class of 2027 and a reporter for the U-High Midway. She began reporting for the Midway in 2023-24, as a ninth grader. Lucy is also participates in many U-High clubs, along with singing in a choir.
Peyton Palmer
Peyton Palmer, Photographer
Peyton Palmer is a beginning photojournalist and is a member of the Class of 2026. Her favorite parts of photojournalism are learning how to shoot significant photos and taking pictures for others to enjoy. Outside of photojournalism, Peyton enjoys music and hanging out with family and/or friends. She also participates in U-High tennis. Awards: 2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, first-year photo

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