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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
Amon Gray

Amon Gray, Sports & Leisure Editor

Amon Gray is sports and leisure editor. A member of the Class of 2023, he previously served as arts co-editor. On the Midway staff he enjoys meeting new people and learning about their experiences. Outside of the Midway he enjoys taking art classes and training for distance running.
Awards:
2023 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Personal opinion: off-campus issues, certificate of merit, "Individual environmentalism is futile without policy"

 

All content by Amon Gray
Photo provided by Jayna Rumble IN THE HALL OF FAME. Dave Ribbens delivers a speech at the Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 15, 2022. The Hall of Fame was one of many additions Mr. Ribbens made to the athletics program in his time at Lab.

Dave Ribbens: Closing on an outstanding career

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
April 28, 2023
The U-High Jazz ensemble allows for student expressiveness and creativity. 

Audio: Through Jazz Band, students demonstrate musicianship

Amon Gray and Victoria Washington
April 6, 2023
The U-High editorial board argues that Lab cannot keep its label of an academically rigorous institution while adequately dealing with a demand for increased mental health support.

[Photo] Mental health, rigor stand at crossroads

Editorial Board
April 3, 2023
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FUTURE OF FOOD. Across Chicago, empty lots and neighborhood spaces are being revitalized into urban farms. For those who believe in environmental conservation, urban agrictulture produces healthy and sustainable options.

Urban farming catalyzes sustainability

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
March 3, 2023
CREATING CARS: Members of the F1 in Schools club hover over the workbench as they work to design and build a model F1 car.

Winning formula: Club races to build model car in competitive league

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
February 14, 2023
Despite being a movie about a deeply uncanny killer doll, “M3GAN” focuses more on dark comedy and subverting troupes then pure horror.

‘M3GAN’ combines humor and horror to tell relevant, engaging story

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
February 6, 2023
Netflix's 1899 provides for an interesting mystery. However, its complex web of plots and characters takes away from the main plot.

Despite intricate plot and stunning visuals, ‘1899’ lacks resolution

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
January 17, 2023

Drop no-cut: Too many on the field

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
December 8, 2022
Though the no-cut policy has existed for seven decades, some say it is time for a change.

Head to Head: Time to cut the no-cut?

William Tan and Amon Gray
December 8, 2022
Seniors Asha Patel and Graham Robbins look at the art on display at the opening the Corvus Gallery showcase on Sept. 30.

New gallery exhibit evokes wonder

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
October 17, 2022
Convention attendees mill around the lobby of McCormick place. The event took place from Aug. 5-7 and offered a variety of activities including sale of memorabilia, signings, panels and more.

Finding fandom: Comic exposition lets people share their interests

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
September 28, 2022
Sports and Leisure Editor Amon Gray argues the late start time is a step in the right direction toward student's wellbeing.

Later start time displays progress

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
September 26, 2022
Diane Taylor will retire after showing kindness to students in her 36 years teaching at Lab. During retirement Ms. Taylor plans to spend quality time with family.

P.E. teacher leaves legacy of compassion

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
May 31, 2022
A student views the Screen Time iPhone feature, which shows that they spent nearly nine hours on their phone in one day.

Teen screen use skyrockets in 2021, survey says

Amon Gray, Sports Editor
May 9, 2022
Louis Hofmann plays Jonas Khanwald in “Dark."

Netflix’s thriller ‘Dark’ successfully incorporates complex sci-fi concepts

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
March 30, 2022
Into the metaverse: How it will impact your life

Into the metaverse: How it will impact your life

Berk Oto, Peter Cox, Caroline Hohner, Erich Raumann, and Amon Gray
March 9, 2022
People rally in support for Ukraine outside of Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, which is also across from the Ukraine National Museum.

Ukrainian Village celebrates its culture during tumultuous times

Amon Gray, Arts Editor
March 3, 2022
Ninth graders Xander Maxcy and Chip Moehrke shape clay in the pottery wheel throwing workshop.

Photos: Artfest 2022 captured image by image

Krishita Dutta, Amon Gray, Chloe Ma, and Ethan Swinger
February 25, 2022
Strategies & solutions for safety

Strategies & solutions for safety

Peter Pu, Adrianna Nehme, Colin Leslie, and Amon Gray
February 10, 2022

By the numbers

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
February 10, 2022
Two members of the Jewish Students’ Association watch a mini-documentary remembering the Holocaust through telling the stories of Holocaust survivors during a JSA meeting Jan. 28. This meeting addressed Holocaust Remembrance Day and rising antisemitism around the world and in school.

Lab community responds to antisemitic graffiti

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
January 31, 2022
Nuclear energy could help to heavily reduce carbon emissions, writes arts editor Amon Gray.

Nuclear energy should play a role in shifting to sustainable energy

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
January 27, 2022
Drivers from the Sprockets & Screws robotics team try to put freight into a goal faster than their opponents during the First Tech Challenge competition Dec. 11.

Robotics teams hope to improve before regional competition

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
January 24, 2022
Senior Yannik Leuz and sophomore Marlena Leuz fill up sample tubes in Lower Kovler on Jan. 4 during baseline COVID-19 testing.

Weekly COVID-19 testing to occur

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
January 10, 2022
Voters must force politicians to make legislation addressing climate change if any change is to happen, writes Arts Editor Amon Gray.

Individual environmentalism is futile without policy

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
December 14, 2021
Some members of the U-High community use natural remedies to boost their immunity to diseases.

[Photo] To boost immunity, some turn to holistic methods for protection

An Ngo, City Life Editor
December 14, 2021
Members of robotics team Sprockets & Screws compete in an alliance with another team during the Chicago First Tech Challenge Competition on Nov. 13.

Robotics teams participate in first competition this school year

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
December 2, 2021
Fencing 101: Sharp pointers to understand the sport

Fencing 101: Sharp pointers to understand the sport

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
December 1, 2021
The recent controversy surrounding the Secret Meme Club shows the need for a more active student representation.

[Photo] Student Council must advocate on behalf of students

Editorial Board
November 11, 2021
“Cover the Grid” by Outpost Office is the Biennial's installment in Bell Park. It features art and functioning sculpture installations to create a vibrant community space.

2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial repurposes city spaces

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
October 13, 2021
Barbara Kruger’s art exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago is filled with oversized instillations of text-heavy graphics, photography and visuals. Visitors can walk through the room to observe the surrounding art, composed primarily of contrasting shades of gray and red.

Barbara Kruger’s art invites society to reflect

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
October 6, 2021
History teacher Holly Johnston, left, hugs Elizabeth Lin, who had just recognized Ms. Johnston on behalf of the Class of 2021 for the impact she had on students. “She challenged us intellectually, pushed us to be independent, but also gave us structure and the resources we needed to be successful,” Elizabeth said. “But more importantly, she believed in us.”

Seniors gather for picnic, final walk of historic campus

Téa Tamburo and Amon Gray
June 9, 2021
Eva used markers and pens to draw a character holding up a dark cloud with friends coming to help lift it as her submission to the Doodle for Google competition.

Sixth grader selected as finalist in Doodle for Google competition

Amon Gray, Arts Co-Editor
May 13, 2021
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen • $4

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen • $4

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2021
To accommodate students on distance learning and hybrid, teachers take on new responsibilities such as tackling issues with technology.

Teachers receive new responsibilities related to supervision, technology

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
April 14, 2021
The Wilmington Insurrection of 1898 was an event that shares many parallels with the riot at the capitol on January 6. Events like these must not be lost to history so that we can learn from them.

Insurrection: Jan. 6 wasn’t the first time

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2021
The return to in-person learning provides a chance to make the school feel more welcoming by having more ways for student art to be featured and more spaces where that art can remain for the next generation of Lab students to enjoy, writes assistant editor Amon Gray.

Lab should feature more student-made art throughout the school

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
March 17, 2021
Senior Tolu Johnson faces a player from North Shore Country Day on March 13 with a 65-51 loss. Despite the shortened season, Tolu was glad to have three weeks to spend with his team before they go to different colleges.

Despite short season, seniors enthusiastic to play their sport a final time

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
March 16, 2021
The Harper Theater sign hovers over 52nd Harper Avenue in Hyde Park.

Harper Theater eager to return to full occupancy

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
March 10, 2021
Teachers including science teacher Matt Martino request accommodations after considering the costs and benefits of the hybrid option.

[Photo] With hybrid learning, 20% of faculty receive accommodations

Grace Holleb, Features Editor
March 9, 2021
The City of Chicago should reexamine the roles that public transit plays in our city and discuss plans to improve and expand it, writes assistant editor Amon Gray.

Chicago’s public transit system should be reexamined and expanded

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
February 25, 2021
The Hyde Park Refugee Project continues to support refugee families amidst the pandemic.

[Photo] Hyde Park Refugee Project continues supporting refugee families during pandemic

Lucia Kouri, City Life Editor
February 12, 2021
The Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile path that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline. Since Ms. Anderson was used to running on the lakefront, she was glad to discover different outdoor locations.

Outdoor spaces provide remedy for the stress, tedium of COVID-19

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
February 10, 2021
Junior Zach Smith fiercely drives to the basket in a Jan. 13 2020 game against Francis W. Parker School. With approval from the University of Chicago, the 2021 U-High boys basketball season could begin sometime within the next few weeks.

Sports awaiting university approval to begin competition

Amon Gray, Reporter
February 9, 2021
Although an imperfect system, captions allow teachers to reach more learners.

Teachers enable captions to improve clarity, but challenges remain

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
February 1, 2021
Chicago Children's Choir Singers Gather to sing at First Unitarian Church of Chicago in Hyde Park.

Chicago Children’s Choir continues providing community for singers remotely

Amon Gray, Assistant-Editor
January 23, 2021
Discussions about returning students to in-person learning continue, but safety concerns remain a priority.

Discussions of in-person learning continue with no finalized decisions

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2021
Streaming content is also incredibly successful. The most popular live streaming service, Twitch, has approximately 15 million users every day.

Students watch, create livestreams for ambition, enjoyment

Amon Gray and Clare O'Connor
December 18, 2020

Watching streams is more popular and interactive than ever

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
December 18, 2020
Despite the original intent to help students dealing with issues in distance learning, most students avoid taking the pass or fail option for their courses.

[Photo] Students avoid pass or fail option after considering motivation, college applications

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
December 17, 2020
Ninth grader Amy Ji has joined four clubs to meet peers, but finds it difficult to socialize as most students already know each other well.

[Photo] New U-High students forced to meet their peers on Zoom

Anathea Carrigan, Assistant Editor
December 16, 2020
Isolated to their homes and desperate for entertainment, some U-High students turn to alcohol and drugs.

[Photo] Struggling in Solitude

December 11, 2020
With extra tasks such as posting on Schoology and creating videos and slideshows, teachers find themselves with an increased amount of work.

[Photo] Teachers work extra to handle new demands of distance learning

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020
In 2018, Indecline started work on the documentary to tell the story of protest art and to call on artists to use their art as a tool to fight injustice. The film contains interviews with artists and activists. It showcases work as far back as Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator,” a film that mocked Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, and as recent as the public murals from the Black Lives Matter movement.

‘The Art of Protest’ delves into past, contemporary activism

Amon Gray, Reporter
December 4, 2020
A new stay-at-home advisory went into effect on Nov. 20.

New restrictions and stay-at-home advisory takes effect in Illinois

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
November 30, 2020
Sophomores attend the in-person retreat while maintaining social distancing.

In-person sophomore retreat emphasizes service learning despite limited attendance

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
November 2, 2020
Artwork by Amon Gray

[Photo] Lab must approach faculty bias with transparent, fair guidelines

Editorial Board
October 15, 2020
The athletics department will release a pre-recorded video featuring seven of Lab’s greatest former athletes with interviews from the living inductees about their athletic achievements and their contributions to life at the Laboratory Schools. 

Lab Athletics Hall of Fame to be released Oct. 15

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
October 13, 2020
Luke Zavala throws a baseball inside during the 2019-20 school year.

Luke Zavala to serve as interim dean of students at Lab middle school

Amon Gray, Reporter
September 17, 2020
The three main options for a return to school would be remote, hybrid or altered in-person.

Remote, hybrid, altered in-person options considered for return to school

Amon Gray, Reporter
June 8, 2020
After months of remote learning and then summer break, readjustment to coming back to school in the fall will not be easy.

What life will look like in the post-COVID-19 world

Amon Gray, Lucia Kouri, and Clare O'Connor
June 8, 2020
Despite possible benefits, children should not be genetically modified

Despite possible benefits, children should not be genetically modified

Amon Gray, Reporter
April 24, 2020
School nurses give advice on COVID-19

School nurses give advice on COVID-19

Amon Gray, Reporter
April 7, 2020
Model UN wins best large delegation

Model UN wins best large delegation

Amon Gray, Reporter
February 25, 2020
Applications open for FIRE conference

Applications open for FIRE conference

Amon Gray, Reporter
February 3, 2020
New student member appointed to All-Schools Council

New student member appointed to All-Schools Council

Amon Gray, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Discipline Review Board reinstated with new elected members

Discipline Review Board reinstated with new elected members

Amon Gray, Reporter
October 22, 2019
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