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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

Mira Costello

Mira Costello, News Editor

I joined the U-High Midway staff in my freshman year as a reporter in the Beginning Journalism program, served as an assistant editor, opinion editor and news editor. The writing aspect piqued my interest, but since learning the nuances of journalistic technique, I have come to appreciate the dedication required for fair, free and holistic reporting. Outside of journalism, I enjoy practicing classical and jazz piano, playing tennis, studying neuroscience and eating gummy worms.

Awards:

2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Digital Gold Circle: Third place, first-person experience

2019 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Washington, D.C.: Superior, feature writing

2019 Quill & Scroll International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contests: Honorable mention, personal column

2018 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Chicago: Excellent, yearbook copy/captions: clubs

All content by Mira Costello
GOING FOR THE GLOW.   Students dance and socialize at the homecoming dance Sept. 28 in Upper Kovler Gymnasium. Keeping with the theme “Glow Up,” Student Council provided paper and glow-in-the-dark ink to students throughout the week to write letters that could be read at the event. Glow sticks and colored-light accessories were also provided.

Photo: Homecoming week

Mira Costello, News Editor
October 11, 2019
LOOKS CAN DECEIVE. While this might look like standard fried chicken, everything in this photo is completely vegan. Can’t Believe it’s not Meat, a restaurant that recently opened on 53rd street, serves alternatives to meat dishes, offering meatless nuggets, burgers and a wide array of other meals. Although the restaurant itself is small, people constantly enter and exit the space, seeking a supplement to meat dishes that does not stray to far from what they are used to.

Meatless made mainstream

Mira Costello, Opinion Editor
May 13, 2019
One of the photos on Alexis website, thebodypositivity.com. Her website helps teenagers move through the recovery stage of anorexia nervosa by sharing stories of other students.

Website promotes body positivity

Mira Costello, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2019
Bobo-Jones grievance goes to arbitration

Bobo-Jones grievance goes to arbitration

Mira Costello, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2019
New hire will sub for Jones

New hire will sub for Jones

Mira Costello, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2019
STAYING IN SHAPE. One of many in the U-High workout facility, junior Zain Jansen does a lat pull
down Dec. 4. The room is usually packed with students breaking a sweat on different machines and
laughing while trying out new workouts with their friends. Zain goes almost everyday after school to
both stay fit, and have fun with his friends.

Socializing & Sweating

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
December 11, 2018

Science team takes first at Olympiad

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
December 11, 2018
Sophomore Jaden Li steps out of his car Nov. 26. The first snowfall of the year has slowed travel times.

First major snowfall complicates travel

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
November 30, 2018
Photo: Fall Theater Production

Photo: Fall Theater Production

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
November 2, 2018
TUESDAY CHECK-IN. In a morning assembly on Oct. 9, junior Mary Neal offers her perspective in a discussion on the Van Dyke trial and Kavanaugh confirmation. Classes were cancelled during first period as each grade level met.

Hot issues ignite class debates

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
October 11, 2018

Math team disappointed with 4th

Mira Costello, Midway Reporter
February 8, 2018
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