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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
Aubrey Felsen

Aubrey Felsen, Photographer

Aubrey Felsen is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2025. Her favorite part of photojournalism is taking sports pictures. Outside of photojournalism, Aubrey enjoys the weekends.

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Students host a discussion in Chinese Conversation Club, one of two new clubs for students to practice their fluency in another language. The other is Spanish Conversation Club.

[Photo] New spaces founded to practice conversation in world languages

Cecily Bensmaia, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Stuffy to serene. Senior Nyel Khan applies a breathing strip across his nose. Many athletes from NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice to high school soccer players have used breathing strips to enhance airflow during competition.

[Photo] Breathing strips provide relief, performance improvement

Naomi Benton, Audience Engagement Editor
October 11, 2024
Ninth grade varsity soccer players Santi Bravo and Alex Yamini have embraced their new roles as starters on the team. Alex and Santi value their positive experiences as varsity starters, highlighting the supportive team environment and strong bonds they have formed with their teammates.

[Photo] Ninth grade varsity soccer starters reflect on positive team environment, older teammates

Sohana Schneider, Reporter
September 24, 2024
P.E. teacher Pete Miller came to Lab from a long and impressive background in the sport of bodybuilding. After dedicating almost seven years to his bodybuilding career and winning the Mr. America title in 1990, Mr. Miller uses the lessons he learned as a bodybuilder to encourage his students to reach their goals.

[Photo] Mind, Body & Soul

Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024
Sophomore Maya Livni, ninth grader Rachel Hu and senior Marlena Leuz discuss Latinx Representation in Media in their Social Justice Week workshop.

[Photo] Social Justice Week activities promote diversity, inclusivity

Haley Maharry, Reporter
April 17, 2024
On April 6, the Math Team placed third in the 3AA division of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state finals at Illinois State University. 27 students participated in both individual and team contests.

[Photo] Math Team wins third overall in statewide competition

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Every Wednesday at lunch, U-High Film Society  teaches students with basic filmmaking skills like using their phones, to work with actual equipment to  portray stories through film. 

[Photo] Audio: U-High Film Society teaches students to create stories through film

Sohana Schneider, Reporter
April 10, 2024
The Math Team competed at the ICTM Regionals on Feb. 24, finishing with the second-highest score in the region and the third-highest score in Illinois.

[Photo] Math Team finishes with high scores, state qualification at regional competition

Ari Novak, Reporter
March 27, 2024
DAILY DRIVING DELIGHT. Driver Habeeb Mohammed, who transports Lab students to and from school, has created a joyful environment in his car. From bringing students snacks to playing their favorite songs, Mr. Mohammed treats the students as his family.

[Photo] Devoted driver: Habeeb Mohammed

Mia Lipson, News Editor
February 19, 2024
On Feb. 1, the Math Team hosted the fourth competition for the North Suburban Math League (NSML) at Lab, where the team placed third.

[Photo] Math Team places third in NSML competition hosted at Lab

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2024
A student works on one of the many puzzles in the high school library, which offer an opportunity for students and faculty to take a break from work and engage in a fun, hands-on activity. 

[Photo] Community puzzles offer chance to rewind, disperse energy

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 6, 2024
Last week, U-High’s dance team hosted the Kids Dance Clinic, where students in lower and middle school learned a choreographed routine and performed the dance alongside members of the dance team.

[Photo] At Kids Dance Clinic, young students learn routine, perform at sporting events

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
January 29, 2024
Dupes provide great value and quality for much cheaper, attracting shoppers with their easy accessibility and variety.

[Photo] Not just a knock-off

Naomi Benton, Reporter
January 19, 2024
Varsity player Zora Peek Taylor, a ninth grader, embraces her mother, Monica Peek, who was the guest speaker at the Dig Pink game.

[Photo] Dig Pink brings together community

Zara Siddique, Sports and Leisure Editor
October 26, 2023
The math team placed third out of the five teams competing in the North Suburban Math League competition in Evanston on Sept. 28.

[Photo] Math team places third in competition

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2023
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