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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
Declan Smith

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor

Declan Smith is a member of the Class of 2027 and is an assistant editor. He began journalism as a ninth grader in the 2023-2024 school year. When he is not working on the Midway, he studies his family history and is a member of the Ouroboros club.

Awards:

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Excellent, yearbook copy/caption: student life

All content by Declan Smith
10 x 10: Midway 100

10 x 10: Midway 100

Jaya Alenghat, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
December 19, 2024
2: Discontinued things

2: Discontinued things

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
December 19, 2024
5: Midway memories

5: Midway memories

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
December 19, 2024
7: U-High traditions

7: U-High traditions

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
December 19, 2024
Assistant Editor Declan Smith argues that phone usage should be accepted and utilized instead of looked down upon.

Phone usage should be embraced among students and teachers

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2024
Samantha Guerrero and Dell Dominguez of the Mayambo dance company perform a routine in the Mambo Salsa On2 style at the Nov. 20 “Celebrating Latinindad!” assembly. The event highlighted the richness of Latin American identities in the face of an incoming Trump presidency.

Latinidad assembly emphasizes cultural awareness through stories, performances

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2024
Ninth grader Alex Yamini defends the ball at the regional semifinal game against Tilden High School on Oct. 18 at Jackman Field. U-High won 9-0.

Soccer team ends season at regionals

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2024
Dr. Anthony Fowler, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, takes questions from students during an Oct. 24 assembly on political extremism and moderate candidates.

Students engage with upcoming election in assembly on politics, candidates

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2024
Olivia Adams takes a pose on the balance beam in Lab's gymnastics room. She began competing in gymnastics when she was 8, inspired by gymnasts like Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles.

Olivia Adams: Bouncing back

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2024
Ninth grader Christian Sanford speaks with counselor Aria Choi. The LabSTART presentations, run by counselors including Ms. Choi, encourages students to be present throughout their time in high school.

LabSTART emphasizes balance, planning ahead to 9th graders

Declan Smith, Assistant Editor
October 10, 2024
Dialing up Debate

Dialing up Debate

Lila Coyne, Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, Clare McRoberts, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
September 28, 2024
New athletic administrators, Josh Potter, Becky Chmielewski and David Ribbens display recent U-High athletics awards in the fitness center.

Athletics department welcomes three new administrators

Declan Smith, Reporter
September 17, 2024
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is the latest live-action adaptation after the 2010 movie “The Last Airbender.”

Live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ adaptation conflicts, complements original series

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 29, 2024
The sailing team clinched first at the May Madness Regatta, fourth at the Illinois State Championships, and individual victories in its last season as a U-High sport.

Sailing season wrap up: Team placed 4th at state

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Power up your summer

Power up your summer

Neha Dhawan, Tinson Xu, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
May 23, 2024
SUN SAFETY. A student explores the different summer sun protective gears available at REI. The demand for these summer gears has increased as concerns over excessive sunlight exposure continue to grow.

Summer protective gear need rises as summer nears

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Badminton is a backyard sport that doesn't require much equipment, being a viable option to many people.

Backyard fitness fun

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 23, 2024
TRADITIONAL TEMPO. Taíno instruments from the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art and Culture’s Taíno Vive exhibit rest on a display table at the front of the exhibit on the second floor. The instruments present at the museum included maracas and guïro as well as replicas of the traditional boats and bowls of the Taíno people.

Mounting a resistance

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Photojournalist Olin Nafziger and Digital Editor Taariq Ahmed have been selected to be members of the All-State Journalism Team sponsored by the Illinois Journalism Education Association.

All-State Journalism Team selects two U-High journalists

Declan Smith, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Reporter Declan Smith argues Dropping the honorifics and keeping students and teachers on a first-name basis is beneficial to the academic environment.

Drop gendered honorifics: Show respect in other ways

Declan Smith, Reporter
April 17, 2024
In a recent scholastic contest for Chicago high school journalism, the U-High Midway staff took home the many awards.

U-High Midway wins most awards in citywide scholastic contest

Declan Smith, Reporter
March 28, 2024
A iPhone morning alarm vibrates chaotically. Sleep deprivation is a common topic of discussion for many U-High students, but attitudes differ among grades.

Conversations about sleep build camaraderie, competition among different grades

Declan Smith, Reporter
March 19, 2024
For U-High students, computers mean a lot, with many school assignments being posted online on Schoology and/or Turnitin.com

Audio: For U-High students, computers represent responsibility, independence

Declan Smith, Reporter
March 8, 2024
The Ouroboros Review will host a release party for the fourth volume of their literary translation journal on Nov. 30 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in C116.

Ouroboros Review to host release party for fourth volume

Declan Smith, Reporter
November 28, 2023
Attendees dance joyfully during the Diwali celebration on Oct. 13 in C-116. The celebration also included a complimentary dinner buffet of traditional delicacies.

Desi Culture Group hosts Diwali celebration for students, families

Declan Smith, Reporter
October 18, 2023
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