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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
An Ngo

An Ngo, City Life Editor

An Ngo is a member of the Class of 2022 and is the U-High Midway’s city life editor. As a sophomore, An joined the Midway staff during the 2019-20 school year. Her favorite part of being on the Midway is getting to interview and connect with community members. She is a co-president of the Intersectional Feminism Club. Outside of school, An works at Wesley’s shoes in Hyde Park and teaches students at a Vietnamese online school.

Awards:

2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Single subject news or feature package, single-page design, third place, Vol. 98, Issue 6 (Jan. 20 2022), Page 2

2021 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests: Excellent, press law and ethics

2020 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Virtual: Honorable mention, commentary writing

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

All content by An Ngo
Kennedi Bickham, a senior, makes her way through a store, looking for her perfect dress. She chose to get her dress at a speciality store in suburban Aurora called Wolsfelt's.

Dress distress: Seniors search for perfect prom dress

An Ngo, City Life Editor
May 6, 2022
The front of Shawn Michelle's features their logo along with a "Black owned Business sign."

[Photo] Shawn Michelle’s spreads love with every scoop

Ethan Swinger, Reporter
April 11, 2022

Grassroots market elevates and connects Chicago’s young entrepreneurs

An Ngo, City Life Editor
March 31, 2022
The Wildlife Conservation Club’s Bottle Brick Drive will take place from March 28 to April 8.

Drive will accept soft plastics to make bottle bricks

An Ngo, City Life Editor
March 25, 2022
Sexual assault is a real and recurring phenomenon that needs to be faced directly rather than brushed aside, write An Ngo and Will Trone.

Support and listen to sexual assault victims

An Ngo and Will Trone
March 1, 2022
In this image from the 2009 U-Highlights yearbook, Alexis Jenkins, Class of 2009, shoots a free throw during a game. Jenkins, alongside assistant soccer coach Elan Weiner, has returned to coach at U-High.

Back to school: Two alumni return to coach where they once played

An Ngo, City Life Editor
February 28, 2022
Chicago's aldermen must decide on a new ward map by May 20, when if they haven't come to an agreement, the responsibility will be transferred to voters. The referendum would occur during the June 28 primary.

Aldermen clash over ward remapping, agree on first Asian ward

An Ngo, City Life Editor
February 8, 2022
Fana Hues's released her debut collection of songs in 2020 which explores heartbreak though emotive lyrics and soulful singing.

R&B album “Hues” exemplifies heartbreak

An Ngo, City Life Editor
January 20, 2022
Some members of the U-High community use natural remedies to boost their immunity to diseases.

To boost immunity, some turn to holistic methods for protection

An Ngo, City Life Editor
December 14, 2021
Traditions like jersey day should never be used to decide who is and isn't valuable in our community, writes City Life Editor An Ngo.

Let’s rethink jersey day

An Ngo, City Life Editor
October 28, 2021
A costumer browses through a rack of Halloween costumes set out for the season at a Salvation Army.

Stores offer second hand, spooky costumes for Halloween

An Ngo, City Life Editor
October 20, 2021
Students converse in the hallways as they commute between classes. While students are physically back in person, much has changed since the last in-person fall at U-High.

In-person learning affects academic, social life

Anathea Carrigan, Adrianna Nehme, and An Ngo
October 8, 2021

Teachers adopt new in-person class structures

An Ngo, City Life Editor
October 8, 2021
BUNCH OF TREBLE MAKERS. Audience members listen to one of 29 live performances of the jazz festival. The two-day festival returned for its 15th year on Sept. 25-26 after being virtual last year. Admission was free for all.

Hyde Park Jazz Festival returns

An Ngo, City Life Editor
October 7, 2021
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival will feature nearly 30 free performances over Sept. 25-26.

Jazz Festival returns to Hyde Park

An Ngo, City Life Editor
September 22, 2021
Students should participate in DEI assemblies to make them more successful, writes city life editor An Ngo.

Successful DEI work requires participation from everyone

An Ngo, City Life Editor
June 1, 2021
Jason Tyler will serve as chair of the Laboratory Schools Board starting July 1.

Jason Tyler appointed chair of the Laboratory Schools Board

An Ngo, City Life Editor
June 1, 2021
Crystals have shot up in popularity amidst the pandemic with many people looking to using them for healing and comfort.

Students turn to new age spirituality for guidance, introspection

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
April 13, 2021
Kenwood Academy sign stands on the east side of campus, facing the school entrance.

Kenwood Academy students face tentative reopening date following difficult year in distance learning

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
April 9, 2021
Choice feminism stops us from thinking critically about what liberation really looks like, writes assistant editor An Ngo.

Choice feminism fails to address issues that contribute to women quitting their jobs

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
March 16, 2021
2020 film "Nomadland" reminds us there is no single way of life in its almost documentary-style of filming.

‘Nomadland’ shows an earnest view to nomadic living

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2021
Some teachers are working through the process of setting up their classrooms and helping students transition to hybrid by lightening the workload.

Teachers plan logistics of in-person learning

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
March 7, 2021
Lab alumna Ellen Ma shows off clothing from a Leaders 1354 collaboration with Adidas.

A canvas for activism: Alumna bridges gap between Black and Asian American communities through streetwear

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
February 26, 2021
Ninth graders on Jackman Field participate in orientation Sept. 12 to become familiar with U-High. Although they have spent the first part high school in distance learning, ninth graders may receive advice from juniors and seniors through the Academic, Community, Engagement, Social Advice initiative.

Ninth graders learn from juniors, seniors through new initiative

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
February 22, 2021

Students wait for details, anticipate issues

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
February 10, 2021
The U-High community is split on whether to opt-in to hybrid learning with many fearing COVID-19 risk.

Still undecided: Community anxious for hybrid learning details

Lucia Kouri, An Ngo, and Berk Oto
February 10, 2021
Junior Spencer McKula strides forward across his lane during a Dec. 12, 2019 meet at Latin. Due to continual postponement of winter sports this season, boys swimming has been one of many teams held on standby until further notice.

Winter sports delays leave athletes in limbo

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2021

Isolation, boredom leave students desperate for stimulation, turning to substances

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
December 11, 2020
Isolated to their homes and desperate for entertainment, some U-High students turn to alcohol and drugs.

Struggling in Solitude

Caroline Hohner and An Ngo
December 11, 2020
We must push back against claims that affirmative action rewards Black and Latinx students while punishing white and Asian students as they imply that Black and Latinx students are undeserving and unqualified, which they are not writes assistant editor An Ngo.

The fight against affirmative action is rooted in white supremacy

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2020
Photo by Maria Shaughnessy

For U-High voters, equality/discrimination is top issue

Amanda Cassel and An Ngo
October 24, 2020
The prom planning committee sells spirit wear to fundraise for prom in June. The current campaign will end Oct. 26.

Planning committee fundraises for prom in June

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
October 22, 2020
"On the Basis of Sex" has a great overall message despite some flaws writes Assistant Editor An Ngo.

“On the Basis of Sex” strongly portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a lone feminist crusader

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2020
We are all complicit in the death of George Floyd and the system of racism behind it, argues reporter An Ngo.

We are all responsible for the death of George Floyd

An Ngo, Reporter
June 5, 2020
History students received multiple awards, one earning a monetary prize.

History students shine at state, national levels

Nicky Edwards-Levin and An Ngo
June 4, 2020

Hyde Park

An Ngo, Reporter
June 1, 2020
With plenty of benches and shade from trees, the South Winter Garden is a perfect place to sit and take a break.

Take our social distancing friendly walking tour of Chicago’s neighborhoods

An Ngo, Caroline Hohner, and Colin Leslie
June 1, 2020
NPR's Tiny Desk concerts are one of the many virtual concert options provided throughout the pandemic.

Your guide to upcoming virtual musical, theatrical performances

An Ngo, Reporter
May 22, 2020
May project, a quintessential U-High experience, has changed for nearly all seniors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to pandemic, seniors revise May Project plans

An Ngo, Reporter
May 3, 2020
Voting a varied, new experience for seniors, juniors

Voting a varied, new experience for seniors, juniors

An Ngo, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Students come together for prom at navy pier June 8, 2019.

Senior Class receives sizable anonymous bonus for prom

An Ngo, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Senior Julian Skosey-LaLonde lifts two weights while lying on the bench press in the fitness center.

Fitness center open for use during finals week

An Ngo, Reporter
January 24, 2020

Top Albums

Grace Brady and An Ngo
December 13, 2019

Top Trends

An Ngo, Midway Reporter
December 13, 2019
2019, year in review

2019, year in review

Abigail Slimmon, Berk Oto, An Ngo, and Grace Brady
December 13, 2019
Lab Civic Engagement Coalition expands local service work

Lab Civic Engagement Coalition expands local service work

An Ngo, Reporter
October 27, 2019
19-1024-feminism

[Photo] Club changes name, expands horizons

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 24, 2019
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