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
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Abigail Slimmon

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief

I first joined the U-High Midway staff as a freshman in the Beginning Journalism program. Since then I have served as a Midway reporter and assistant editor. My favorite part of journalism is that I get the chance to go out and talk to new people within the Lab community and the city. In addition to working for the Midway, I am also a member of the volleyball team. I love being outside and exploring new parts of Chicago.

Awards:

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, social media, Instagram

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo story (with Odysseas Nikas, Katerina Lopez), 95.8 p11 Get on board with spring

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, alternative storytelling (with Nikhil Patel), 96.7 p7 Brought to the table

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, COVID-19 coverage (with Berk Oto), Beach family repatriated after being stranded in Peru

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, infographic (with Amanda Cassel), 96.2 p6-7 Vaping Quick Facts

All content by Abigail Slimmon
The Midway has continually established itself as a reliable source of information, according to outgoing Editors-In-Chief Nikhil Patel and Abigail Slimmon.

From the outgoing editors: A look back at the Midway’s role this year

Nikhil Patel and Abigail Slimmon
May 11, 2020
With virtual class on Zoom, to an increase in time to kill at home, students are experiencing a substantial increase in screen time.

Stuck at home, students experience increase in screen time

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-In-Chief
May 3, 2020
Students on dance floor at prom 2019.

In-person prom officially canceled

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2020
Your guide to the upcoming Student Council elections

Your guide to the upcoming Student Council elections

Abigail Slimmon and Madeline Welch
April 27, 2020
The Student Council petition, usually on paper, is being completed using Google Forms this year.

First-ever fully virtual Student Council election cycle underway

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2020
Remy, a 3 1/2-month-old Weimaraner mix peers over the couch in his new home, two weeks after being adopted. Senior Adria Wilson and her family adopted Remy from a rescue after deciding that now was the perfect time to make a new addition to the family.

New dog days: families adopt during pandemic

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2020
Senior Nick Beach and Sally Beach, mother, fish piranhas in Iquitos, Peru. “Instead of doing it and having fun, in the back of your mind you’re always thinking of what’s next, what are we gonna do?” Nick said regarding his four-day stay in the Peruvian Amazon.

Beach family repatriated after being stranded in Peru

Abigail Slimmon and Berk Oto
March 30, 2020
The Midway has continually established itself as a reliable source of information, according to outgoing Editors-In-Chief Nikhil Patel and Abigail Slimmon.

From the editors: What to expect from the Midway during remote learning

Nikhil Patel and Abigail Slimmon
March 29, 2020
SPEAKING OUT. Sophomore Brent Pennington and senior Lauren Smith participates in the round table discussion hosted by the Midway in the journalism suite March 3. Senior Sydney Rogers, junior Cole MacSwain and freshman Jordan Rogers joined Brent and Lauren in discussing their experiences as black students at Lab over the years.

Brought to the table: Students experience insensitivity, racist jokes, N-word

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Photo: Class of 2022 lock-in

Photo: Class of 2022 lock-in

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020
Student Council inaugurates course feedback system

Student Council inaugurates course feedback system

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
Student Council finds success with new feedback protocol

Student Council finds success with new feedback protocol

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020

A whirlwind year

Berk Oto and Abigail Slimmon
December 13, 2019
2019, year in review

2019, year in review

Abigail Slimmon, Berk Oto, An Ngo, and Grace Brady
December 13, 2019
MAKING MOVES. Practicing his air chair move, Julian balances himself on one arm. Julian, who began dancing three years ago, practices multiple times a week at the Hyde Park School of Dance. Julian also produces hip-hop instrumentals, as well as working as a DJ in his free time. As a senior, if the opportunity were to present itself, Julian said he would like to keep dancing in college.

Break it down: senior finds passion for hip-hop

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
School pushes for balanced lifestyles

School pushes for balanced lifestyles

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019
Lab admissions process experiences changes

Lab admissions process experiences changes

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
Handbook to focus on clarity, communication

Handbook to focus on clarity, communication

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019

Background: Traditional cigarettes revolutionized in late 20th century to decrease risk of lung cancer

Amanda Cassel and Abigail Slimmon
October 9, 2019

Components: Battery powered, metal e-cigarettes provide easily concealed nicotine source

Amanda Cassel and Abigail Slimmon
October 9, 2019

For young people, e-cigarettes are even more addictive

Amanda Cassel and Abigail Slimmon
October 9, 2019
SPREAD THE LEARNING. Senior Alex Stamatakos introduces Girls Learn International to sophomores Annika Ludwig and Ella Mazurek. Girls Learn International, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 2003 to promote education for all children. Students can attend the club on Fridays at lunch to spread awareness on unsuitable learning conditions and fundraise to improve them.

New clubs cater to a variety of interests

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2019

10 teachers, administrators join U-High

Abigail Slimmon and Madeline Welch
September 5, 2019
Providing opportunities to the next generation

Providing opportunities to the next generation

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2019
New principal selected

New principal selected

Ella Beiser, Nikhil Patel, and Abigail Slimmon
May 13, 2019
Last year, concussion headbands were mandated for the soccer teams in both practices and games. An unpopular decision amongst the teams, the mandate was lifted this year.

Head gear no longer required for girls soccer team

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Night Nation Run, Bubble Run, Warrior Dash and the Color Run (clockwise from the top right), which are four of Chicagos fun runs. Each image was taken from the runs respective website and usage is protected by Section 107 of the Copyright Act, also known as Fair Use.

Chicago ‘fun runs’ offer chance for activity, money for charity

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
Movie posters for Black Panther (Left) and A Star is Born (Right)

Hostless Academy Awards delivers historical firsts

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Other students’ success doesn’t make you a failure

Other students’ success doesn’t make you a failure

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

Freshmen form club to make library cozy

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
GAME TIME – Senior Blade Clarke runs on to the court during the varsity game Nov. 30.

[Video] Boys basketball teams, dance troupe make home debut

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
December 1, 2018

With no requirements, Illinois offers minimal sexual education

Abigail Slimmon
November 15, 2018

Students maintain bonds with former teammates

Abigail Slimmon
November 15, 2018
Gone Globetrotting

Gone Globetrotting

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
October 11, 2018
Sailing through the summer

Sailing through the summer

Abigail Slimmon, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018

Alumnus’ basketball jersey to be retired

Abigail Slimmon, Assistant Editor
May 9, 2018

Will Obama Center bring progress or gentrification?

Abigail Slimmon, Assistant Editor
May 9, 2018
KEEPING TIME, TEACHING TIME. Spike Wilson teaches his second grade class units of time. He recently won an IADA honor.

‘Spike’ Wilson honored with award for 30 years of timing

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
May 8, 2018

Students see stolen car driven across Midway Plaisance

Abigail Slimmon, Assistant Editor
May 8, 2018
HEADS-UP. Senior varsity soccer player Isabella Light wears the mandatory concussion head guard at a practice.

Despite complaints, soccer head guards now in use

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
April 19, 2018

Science team places second at Envirothon

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
April 19, 2018

‘Pippin’ will give actors more chances to dance

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
March 8, 2018

Three exchange programs visit

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
November 16, 2017

Let’s focus on reason for taking a knee, police brutality

Abigail Slimmon, Midway Reporter
October 12, 2017
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