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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
Caledonia Abbey

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter

Caledonia Abbey is a staff reporter for the U-High Midway and will graduate in 2021. She joined the Midway staff as a sophomore during the 2018-19 school year and was arts co-editor for first semester of the 2020-21 year. Her favorite part of Midway is handing out the papers. In her free time, Cali enjoys writing jokes, watching movies, seeing live music and hanging out with her two cats.

Awards:

2019 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, feature story

2019 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Washington, D.C.: Excellent, commentary writing

All content by Caledonia Abbey
Chris Janus poses in front of murals that students painted for his AT Modern European History course in C125. “It felt good to have a physical example of the work we did in class,” Mr. Janus said. “It adds character and unique stories to each room.”

Chris Janus: bringing experience, passion to history class

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
June 2, 2021
Spectrum hosts a bake sale during 2019.

Spectrum co-presidents discuss LGBTQ+ identity at Lab

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
April 23, 2021
Parents may register for pre-determined tracks that include a mix of academic and educational classes and more traditional summer camp activities through Adventure Kids.

Summer Lab opens registration for students

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
April 15, 2021
We all have our favorite influencers, but what happens when normal people are given fake attention and fake fame?

New HBO documentary ‘Fake Famous’ tries to simulate fame for average people.

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Before taking to social media to criticize something unfamiliar, true fans of the genre should consider that rather than an insult, Bridgers’ performance was an homage to countless legends before her, write reporter Caledonia Abbey.

Misogyny within and surrounding the music industry must stop

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
March 5, 2021
With seven bottom rows and a pile to sort through, solitaire players must organize the deck from ace to king within the rules of the game. Solitaire has become a way for students to pass the time and connect with friends and family.

Solo shuffling: Dealing cards and stacking piles, students turn to solitaire to pass time

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
March 2, 2021
British-Argentine actress Anya Taylor-Joy is electric as Beth, bringing growth, maturity, and an undeniable femininity to the character at different ages as she wades into the male-dominated field of chess.

Netflix mini-series ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ attracts more than chess lovers

Caledonia Abbey, Arts Co-Editor
December 14, 2020
The winter season is a perfect time to curl up with a good book. These are the Midways most recommended.

Midway recommends: 6 books

Adrianna Nehme, Ryan Clark, Krishita Dutta, Caroline Hohner, Caledonia Abbey, and Julian Ingersoll
December 11, 2020
After five days of ballot counting, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the Presidential and Vice Presidential races.

Following Biden-Harris win, students, faculty excited

Caledonia Abbey, Ryan Clark, Caroline Hohner, Meena Lee, Adrianna Nehme, and Téa Tamburo
November 7, 2020
If “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” already sounds like a bummer, that’s probably because it is.

New movies, no movie theaters: Summer, fall releases made available for streaming

Caledonia Abbey, Arts Co-Editor
October 19, 2020
With strong female leads such as Phyllis Schlafly, Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan, "Mrs. America" demonstrates intersectionality of womens liberation movement.

Historical drama ‘Mrs. America’ illustrates trials, tribulations of women’s liberation movement

Caledonia Abbey, Arts Co-Editor
June 3, 2020
While separated, teen orchestras and other non-school musical groups are finding ways to still make music through audio editing, video conferencing.

[Photo] Teen musicians improvise virtual ways to practice their music in groups

Christian Gluth, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
The cover of the Renaissance Board's new retrospective work on the 1980s.

Renaissance history: Magazine board members compile digital 1980s retrospective

Caledonia Abbey, Arts Co-Editor
May 14, 2020
"Collaboration" a website by Eli Hinerfeld, aims to unite people in art during a time of isolation.

Photo-sharing website aims to unite students in art during time of isolation

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
May 8, 2020
Caroline Taylor, Max Polite, Kennedi Bickham and Eli Hinerfeld sing their parts in an in-person rehearsal for "Something Rotten!" before school was closed. Only three such rehearsals were able to take place before students were sent home.

Spring musical to be recorded, put online

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
April 30, 2020
A screenshot of the Postmates desktop website, inviting visitors to immediately make an order. Delivery services like Postmates, Grubhub and Uber Eats have become one of the only ways to eat from a restaurant.

Ordering in becomes new dining option

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Settle into spring break with a movie on any platform

Settle into spring break with a movie on any platform

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
March 9, 2020
The Windy City Rollers is one of the top roller derby teams in Chicago. In roller derby, five players from a team attempt to make one player (the "jammer") pass the opposing team's jammer as many times as possible as they skate around the rink.

Rockin’ Rollers: Roller derby celebrates strength

Olivia Griffin and Caledonia Abbey
March 9, 2020
Social Justice Week committee to host panels with faculty

Social Justice Week committee to host panels with faculty

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Athletics department offers summer leadership opportunity

Athletics department offers summer leadership opportunity

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
February 24, 2020
BUGLE BOY. Ever since he was little, singing and playing music has been a huge part of Nathan’s life. He learned piano when he was 5, trumpet at 9, and guitar 10 — all while playing with his family and even at his synagogue.

MUSIC MAN: Pure passion spurs senior’s love for music

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
January 22, 2020

What you can do

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
December 13, 2019
Creative spaces necessary for crucial student growth

Creative spaces necessary for crucial student growth

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
December 11, 2019
PASSING THE TORCH. Smiling through the cold afternoon, Former Illinois representative Barbara Flynn Currie poses in front of her home in Hyde Park. Ms. Currie encourages students to get involved in issues they care about however they can, even if it's just writing their representatives.

[Photo] Alumna, political veteran encourages teens to lead the way

Leland Culver, Assistant Managing Editor
December 11, 2019
Team members Izzy Kellermeier and Emilee Pak give an interview to NBC Chicago about the state championship. the interview will broadcast Nov. 1.

Girls tennis team celebrates historic state championship

Audrey Matzke and Caledonia Abbey
October 28, 2019
Fall recital to showcase classical musicians

Fall recital to showcase classical musicians

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
October 11, 2019

Social media source of vaping epidemic in teens

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
October 9, 2019
Visitors explore a piece of art at the "Re-UNITE" exhibit in the Corvus Gallery. Faheem Majeed, the artist, produced his art from materials found around various neighborhoods.

“Re-UNITE” art exhibit to raise questions and change perspectives

Caledonia Abbey
October 3, 2019
READY FOR ADVENTURE. Arms outstretched, counselor Gigi Reece assists her Adventure Kids group on a water slide. Gigi says she enjoys playing with her campers and leading group activities.

Former campers seek Summer Lab employment

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
September 9, 2019
Students at the BRAVE conference watch a TED Talk at the assembly associated with it. The conference was an opt-in, day long activity that was completely student led.

Student-led BRAVE conference focuses on diversity, inclusion

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
May 21, 2019
PHOTOS: Lab Arts celebrates student art

PHOTOS: Lab Arts celebrates student art

Caledonia Abbey and Madeline Welch
May 6, 2019
LIGHTS, CAMERA, PASSION. Anna Schloerb, a senior, rehearses her role as Sophie Sheridan in U-High’s staging of “Mamma Mia!” for the spring musical. Anna combines her other extracurriculars and long-time interests, such as singing and dancing, along with theater, all in this role.

Triple Threat

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
April 24, 2019
Lea Rebollo Baum and Alexis Chia complete a chopstick ice-breaking activity prepared by the visiting Chinese students.

Chinese exchange program features new, and returning, activities

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
February 19, 2019

French and Chinese students arrive

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
February 15, 2019

Current Drivers Ed program discontinued

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
January 25, 2019
CLICKING AWAY. Jaden Lynch, right, plays a round of surviv.io in the cafeteria with Connor Smith, center, and Ben Wolf. Playing in squad mode connects many students, who will gather in groups to do so. Last year, students playing surviv.io using the library computers became such a problem that the librarians were forced to make a rule against games on library computers.

Simple, easy, popular

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
December 12, 2018
TAP IN. Greta List, right, enters through the Judd Hall, and taps her ID on a scanner as a part of new security policies implemented this school year.

Security committees discuss campus safety concerns

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
November 13, 2018
TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES. Former President Bill Clinton introduces the panelists for a session on gun violence.

[Photo] U-High students attend CGI event over the weekend

Ella Beiser and Priyanka Shrijay
October 22, 2018
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