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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
Chloe Alexander

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor

Chloë Alexander is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the arts editor. She joined the journalism family in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor. Chloë enjoys journalism because it allows her to create a space for Lab students to be represented through writing. Her favorite story that she has written is “‘SOS’ showcases a wide range of styles and themes.” Outside of working on the Midway, she is a Maroon Key, plays the piano and enjoys reading.

Awards:

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, feature writing

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Honorable mention, news editing, headline and current events

2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, special coverage: (with Clare O’Connor, Amy Ren and William Tan), superior

2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Briefs writing, first place (with Louis Auxenfans, Joaquin Figueroa, Chloe Ma, Amy Ren, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu), Vol. 98, Issue 8 (March 10, 2022), Page 3

All content by Chloe Alexander
After a busy year, the staff with take a break from publishing over the summer.

Midway will be taking a break over the summer

Chloë Alexander, Jaya Alenghat, and Clare McRoberts
June 7, 2024
The debate over who should monitor young kids use of social media platforms is attempted to be resolved with two differing views.

Two views: Who should limit teen’s social media access?

Chloë Alexander and Clare McRoberts
May 30, 2024
Sophomore Leyla Yates goes for a header between the North Shore Country Day goalie and a defender on April 26. U-High won 8-0. The team also won the IHSA Super-Sectionals, finishing at 4-2 after a high-tension game that progressed to penalty kicks.

Photo Gallery: Spring sports in peak action

Milo Platz-Walker, Chloe Alexander, Eli Raikhel, Bryce Light, Carter Chang, Simon Vaang, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, and Daniel Baeza
May 28, 2024
Social media companies should limit access to their platforms by age-gating to ensure the safety of young kids.

Two Views: Social media companies should enforce age limits

Chloë Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2024
SWEET SECRETARY. After 35 years of service in the high school office, Carol Arrington will retire at the end of this year. “Ms. Carol” touched many hearts during her time at U-High.

For 35 years, U-High’s elegant caretaker

Chloe Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
On May 6, Director of Schools Tori Jueds sent out an email to the community announcing cuts that will eliminate sports teams, an academic program and staff positions. Many students were disappointed and some were confused.

Budget cuts eliminate German program, squash, sailing, 9 staff positions; U-High students stricken with emotions

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, and Clare McRoberts
May 7, 2024
University of Chicago police officers hold a barricade on the Ellis Avenue entrance to the Main Quad on the morning of May 7 after police shut down the eight-day pro-Palestinian encampment on the Main Quad.

After 8 days, UChicago pro-Palestine encampment removed on morning of May 7

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Olin Nafziger
May 7, 2024
A worker with the University of Chicago Facilities Management department walks through rainwater pooled outside of the cafeteria on the afternoon of May 7. The rain accumulated about three inches in the sunken area below Blaine Courtyard. Students got soaked trekking through the treacherous conditions to and from the gymnasium building.

Café Lab experiences minor flood due to rain and hailstorm

Chloe Alexander and Mia Lipson
May 7, 2024
On May 2, the fourth day of the encampment, a demonstrator stands in front of a group of police waving a Palestinian flag. On Monday, April 29, UChicago United for Palestine launched an encampment on the University of Chicago’s Main Quad to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The encampment and pro-Palestinian protests continued for days.

UChicago pro-Palestine encampment faces opposition yet stands with goals

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
May 3, 2024
Social media’s skincare trends have led to a craze with preteens experimenting products on their skin. Experts warn that in search of the perfect skin, preteens could be unintentionally harming their skin in the future through the use of chemicals that have not been tested.

Makeup and misinformation: Social media has lasting effects on preteen skincare

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
May 1, 2024
Arts Editor Chloë Alexander argues recent Tiktok trends showcasing curly hair products need to acknowledge the origin of coily hair care: the Black community.

Curly hair TikTok trends should uplift Black hair textures

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
April 18, 2024
TESTING TENSION. Recently, multiple colleges have brought back standardized testing requirements. Though these colleges are not the first to do so, the news has prompted some students to rethink their approach to testing.

Change in testing requirements rattles students

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
April 3, 2024
Many students find TV and movie marathons to be a fun and relaxing group activity.

Friends relax, unwind through movie and TV marathons

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
March 19, 2024
Juniors Ace Ma and Dilara Dogan paint the ArtsFest 2024 mural on the third floor of Belfield Hall. They worked with Lisa Tao and Sebastian Gans, spending their day working on their mural. “It was a lot of fun,” Ace said. “When I start an art project, I really can’t stop until I’m finished. It was a group of people: Sebastian did the design really, really well. It was really fun to be able to work on something big all day. I like being able to work on projects non-stop.”

ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, and Skye Freeman
February 29, 2024
Family Focus Michael Wells, PACE driver and landlord, has always been driven to help people. Led by his heart, Mr. Wells hopes to be a role model for the younger generation of his family.

Helping Heart: Michael Wells is driven to help people who can’t help themselves

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
February 22, 2024
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[Photo] Settling for Biden… again?

Clare McRoberts, Kabir Joshi, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Mia Lipson
February 21, 2024
The Midway asked students to comment on how they feel about the cicada emergence this summer.

Vox Pop: reality dating shows

Chloë Alexander and Jaya Alenghat
February 13, 2024
Throughout his years on the swim team Jeffrey has not only become a great swimmer, but he has become a leader and a motivation to his team.

Swimming to Success: Jeffrey Wang leads team through motivation

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
February 13, 2024
SUCKED IN. Reality dating shows draws in their viewers with drama, romance and recognizable faces.

Deceptive Drama: Reality dating shows draw in viewers because of curated drama

Chloë Alexander, Arts Editor
February 12, 2024
At an event hosted by the Maroon Key Society on Jan. 24, Class of 2000 graduate Nirav Shah spoke to students about his career, which has combined medicine, analytics and digital health.

Alumnus shares experience combining passions in economics, health care in career

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
January 29, 2024
On Jan. 17, new testing rooms were opened for students with accommodations during school hours. The rooms are in S101.

Testing space opens for students with accomodations

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
January 22, 2024
In the U-High library, a student reads on a beanbag. Pleasure reading has become increasingly unpopular, especially among younger generations. Simultaneously, the daily social media usage average is six hours a day.

Pleasure reading plummets: As attention spans decrease, so does reading popularity

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
January 19, 2024
Despite existing stereotypical attitudes about country music, the genre is experiencing change and gaining traction — including at U-High.

[Photo] Hiding honky-tonk

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023
Although Girl Math and similar TikTok trends come across as funny and empowering, Arts Editor Chloë Alexander asserts that these trends further negative connotations.

Girl Math perpetuates absence of financial literacy

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
November 30, 2023
A student plays a game on DuoLingo, a language learning application. However, its gamification has U-High students questioning whether the app is helping them learn a language or if it’s really just a game.

Duo Dedication: App serves as a game rather than an education

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
November 10, 2023
Shown is the digital artwork created by sophomore Jiho Song during the Illustration Art Throwdown, a live-streamed contest where entrants created an album cover within a designated time on Oct. 26.

Jiho Song places first place in statewide live art contest

Chloë Alexander, Arts Editor
November 10, 2023
Science teacher Sharon Housinger chats with her son, 9th grader Thomas Housinger, in the science office. Teachers at U-High who double as the parents of students face a unique set of challenges and inspirations in both parenting and teaching.

Parent-Teacher: U-High faculty navigate two worlds, roles

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
October 23, 2023
To explore the biological diversity of Puerto Rico and trace its history, 17 U-High students and three teachers will venture to the island June 17-26, 2024.

Students and teachers to experience Puerto Rico in June 2024

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
October 12, 2023
Terry Shanks was given the Billy Streeter Award for outstanding community service and for his longstanding commitment and impact on students from third grade to graduation.

Terry Shanks, mentor for a generation, receives service award

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
September 29, 2023
Alumni Ella Beiser, Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Amanda Cassel, Andrada Nicole and Malcolm Taylor are student journalists. Some of them work on their college school newspaper and some are involved with journalism programs outside of school.

At college, student journalists experience growth

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
May 30, 2023
Halo Effect: Dash Smith

Halo Effect: Dash Smith

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
May 23, 2023
Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Sahana Unni, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, Ainsley Williams, Taariq Ahmed, Peter Cox, Victoria Washington, Ethan Swinger, and Audrey Matei
May 19, 2023
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP: Zoe Nathwani will continue her fourth year of student government and wants to increase transparency with students.

Nathwani chosen in second election

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2023
Unauthorized changing of votes that delayed the Student Council election results have caused a new election which will be held May 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Unauthorized vote changes cause new Student Council election May 1

Téa Tamburo, Clare O’Connor, and Chloe Alexander
April 28, 2023
U-High students learn about Social Justice through a Monopoly themed workshop.

Social Justice Week workshops provide interactive student forums

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
April 25, 2023
The flavors of family

The flavors of family

Chloe Alexander, Erich Raumann, Ethan Swinger, William Tan, and Ainsley Williams
April 5, 2023
PLATING PEROGIES. The Ukranian dish is often seen on the holiday table of Sophia Shimanska.

Sophia Shimanska overcomes distance with Ukrainian perogies

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2023
Dress code can limit student expression

Dress code can limit student expression

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2023
Middle school principal Ryan Allen is to leave Lab this summer for an assistant head of school position at the Latin School of Chicago.

Middle school principal leaves for Latin

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
March 28, 2023
Students converse in a library conference room. They find that the library is a place for socialization, along with quiet work.

Audio: U-High library is at a crossroad — solitary study or a collaborative space?

William Tan and Chloe Alexander
March 23, 2023
The astrology app Co-Star provides a fun way to engage with astrology, even in a casual way.

Astrology app ‘Co-Star’ provides a way to interact with friends

Chloë Alexander, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Assistant editor Chloe Alexander argues that as Disney turns 100 years old, we must recognize how some of its movies perpetuate racist stereotypes.

Disney’s 100th anniversary: Not a celebration but a wake-up call

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2023
ALL-AROUND ATHLETE. Lucy Aronsohn begins her spring soccer season continuing from travel soccer and winter basketball. Lucy has had to work hard to maintin her committment to being a two-sport, three-season athlete while keeping up her school career.

Lucy Aronsohn: Success with every season

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
February 21, 2023
Low-income communities and low rates of maternal labor participation correlate with child care deserts, while COVID-19 and underfunding further the disparity.

Closing the gap within childcare disparity requires education and advocacy

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
February 2, 2023
Director Tori Jueds speaks at a webinar on Jan. 25, reassuring listeners about Labs financial shortfall this year.

Director Jueds addresses fiscal shortfall, reassures financial stability

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2023
Alex Giles

Alex Giles

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2023
Rising Stars: With winter sports underway, athletes demonstrate potential

Rising Stars: With winter sports underway, athletes demonstrate potential

Chloe Alexander, Audrey Matei, Téa Tamburo, Ainsley Williams, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Victoria Washington
January 24, 2023
SZAs second studio album SOS is an interesting yet cohesive combination of genres and ideas.

‘SOS’ showcases a wide range of styles and themes

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
January 3, 2023
Coming from Lake Forest Academy, Robert J. Buckla joins the Laboratory Schools as the associate director of schools for alumni relations and development.

Lab hires new director for Alumni Relations & Development

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
December 14, 2022
A monkey is displayed on the El Salvador tree at the MSI Christmas Around The World Exhibit. The trees are made by community volunteers to represent the characteristics of the countries.

Bringing communities together: Christmas Around The World displays different holiday traditions

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
December 7, 2022
In the midst of the Nov. 8 elections, Rep. Liz Cheney spoke at campus last week discussing the future of the United States.

Liz Cheney talks on the state of U.S. democracy

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2022
A student opens the app Gas on their phone where they get different questions every hour.

Get Gassed: App fails to be less toxic than other social media platforms

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
November 9, 2022
Maxine Hurst takes a swing during practice. Maxine and her teammate Amelia Tan competed in the IHSA A1 Championship and placed 35th and 19th.

Golf season wrap-up: Sophomores go to state

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
October 27, 2022
Lab’s Model UN team won a training competition at Carl Sandburg High School on Oct. 15.

Model UN starts begins season with training competition

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
October 19, 2022
Netflixs Do Revenge does classic teen movie tropes excellently. Still, the film fails to portray real change in their characters.

‘Do Revenge’ is everything that makes teen movies great

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
October 8, 2022

Mental health by the numbers

Chloe Alexander
September 29, 2022
Rethinking Therapy: The harder parts of improving mental health

Rethinking Therapy: The harder parts of improving mental health

William Tan, Clare O'Connor, and Chloe Alexander
September 29, 2022
Zara Baig, president of the Asian Students Association, shouts at the top of her lungs in Café Lab to encourage students to sign up for ASA. Besides the annual club shopping fair in the cafeteria, clubs could also advertise themselves with a 30-second video during the assembly period.

Club shopping changes outreach format

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
September 19, 2022
During their retreat, 9th grader Eve Dyson reads instructions on writing a letter to their future self.

Vox Pop: Ninth graders share worries, excitement for high school

Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
September 13, 2022
The lead characters Cameron Kweller (Tanner Buchanan) and Padgett Sawyer (Addison Rae) in “He’s All That” share a horseback ride through a mountain as Padgett live streams the ride to her followers.

The remake of ‘She’s All That’ isn’t all that

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
June 3, 2022
Chicago has a diverse range of food and activities to explore this summer.

All over the map: Explore something new this summer

Kiran Collins, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Evan Lok, Victoria Washington, Olivia Adams, and Chloe Alexander
June 1, 2022
Turning 15 and being able to earn a learners permit is often a dramatic increase in responsibility, wanted or otherwise.

Audio: Students enter the world of driving

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
May 24, 2022
Books donated through the drive will serve as learning tools for children in Brazil.

Young Women of Color holds book drive to support English education

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
May 18, 2022
Reporter Chloe Alexander argues that the pretext of safety precautions does not justify the Title 42 restrictions on immigration.

Title 42 unjustly targets immigrants

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Envirothon coach Daniel Calleri speaks to members Akshay Badlani and Tyler Turek during practice.

Envirothon team qualifies for state

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
April 29, 2022
Applications for counselors for Labs Sixth Grade Camp and Summer Lab are open until April 1. 

Applications open for two youth counselor roles

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
March 29, 2022
The schools mask-optional policy opens the community to new risk that regular coronavirus testing can alleviate, argues reporter Chloe Alexander.

Without masks, Lab must maintain regular testing

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
March 25, 2022
The U-High Midway’s website is being recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association for the Online Pacemaker Award.

Midway website finalist for national honor

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Misinformation on social media must be countered, argue a group of beginning journalists.

Opinion: Social media users should combat misinformation of Ukrainian invasion

Olivia Adams, Chloe Alexander, Toshiro Chin, Kiran Collins, Evan Lok, Sandra Mordi, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Victoria Washington
March 7, 2022
A design on the products offered in the Girl Up fundraiser, which will run until March 20.

Girl Up fundraiser will support families affected by domestic abuse

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
March 4, 2022
U-High sophomores and juniors will work among fellow high school and college students for 37.5 hours a week to research areas of interest in the computer science field.

Applications open for SummerLink internships

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
December 14, 2021
Parent-teacher conferences will be held Nov. 18-19 on Zoom.

Parent-teacher conferences to be held Nov. 18-19

Chloe Alexander, Reporter
October 28, 2021
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