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.
Two views: Who should limit teen’s social media access?
May 30, 2024
The debate over who should monitor young kids’ use of social media platforms is attempted to be resolved with two differing views.
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Chloë Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
Chloë Alexander is a member of the Class of 2025 and is an editor-in-chief. She joined the journalism family in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor and the arts editor. Chloë enjoys journalism because it allows her to create a space for Lab students to be represented through writing. Outside of working on the Midway, she is a Maroon Key, on the Renaissance Literary board and enjoys reading.
Awards:
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Olin Nafziger, Jaya Alenghat, Mia Lipson) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Jaya Alenghat, Clare McRoberts, Skye Freeman) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Skye Freeman), ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Jaya Alenghat, Clare McRoberts, Olin Nafziger), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package (with Mia Lipson, Haley Maharry), Arts: Hiding honky-tonk
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, infographic, Arts: Five to Try
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, feature writing2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, alternative storytelling (with Amon Gray, Audrey Matei, Téa Tamburo, Ainsley Williams, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Victoria Washington), Rising Stars, Jan. 24, 2023
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
Clare McRoberts, Editor-in-Chief
Clare McRoberts is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as editor-in-chief. She began journalism in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor and features editor. Her favorite story she has written is a profile on Phillip Raoul, an auto shop manager. Outside of journalism, she enjoys oil painting, running and reading mystery novels.
Awards:
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Story of the Year: Opinion — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Skye Freeman) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, serious commentary, It’s time to end legacy admissions2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, video story, Video: Taylor Swift fans unite over clothing, bracelets and songs
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, single-page story package, City Life: Emmett Till museum
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, news, University bars land acknowledgement statements
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, in-depth news story, Fact or fiction: Teens use social media as news source, risks included
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, staff editorial, Election breach threatens student voice
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, headline (with Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu), Fragrance fanatics: trend sparks student interest in cologne
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Olin Nafziger), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option
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 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, personality profile, Bel Canto singer finds his voice in song
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, audio journalism (with Krishita Dutta), Audio: How we treat women in power — it’s not just Taylor Swift who faces sexism
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package, Health & Wellness Page 3, Feb. 23, 2023
2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, in-depth news, Safety and security: Half of surveyed worry about safety on campus
2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, feature writing
Ilana Umanskiy, Artist
Ilana Umanskiy is a member of the Class of 2025 and a contributing artist for the U-High Midway.