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
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Elliott Taylor

Elliott Taylor, Photo Editor

Elliott Taylor is a junior who serves as a photo editor. He joined the photojournalism team in the 2019-20 school year.

Awards:

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Carter Chang, Patrice Graham, Gabriel Issa, Matthew McGehee, Chloe Ma, Matt Petres, Amy Ren, Elliott Taylor, Malcolm Taylor), Photo gallery: Focused Faces

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo story (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Carter Chang, Patrice Graham, Gabriel Issa, Meena Lee, Matthew McGehee, Chloe Ma, Matt Petres, Amy Ren, Elliott Taylor, Malcolm Taylor), Focused Faces

2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Third place, photo slideshow (with Peter Pu, Andrew Burke-Stevenson), Members of Class of 2021 graduate on Jackman Field

2021 National Scholastic Press Association Photo of the Year, First Place, News Photo

2021 National Scholastic Press Association Photo of the Year, Second Place, Feature Photo

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, multimedia story package (with Peter Pu, Miriam Bloom, Kathy Luan, Maria Shaughnessy, Malcolm Taylor), Artsfest provides time for creativity, relaxation

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Honorable mention, news or feature photo, 96.7 p12 It’s Rocket Science

All content by Elliott Taylor
Taking flight, junior Xavier Nesbitt jumps up to shoot the ball in a game against Northridge College Prep on Jan. 27. “I was like, ‘Oh, I just gotta get this shot,’” Xavier said. “I just got to make something happen. I was just thinking– just be aggressive.”

[Photo] Photo gallery: Focused Faces

Chloe Ma and Amy Ren
May 12, 2022
With gasoline prices on the rise, many drivers are upset over the extra drain on their wallet.

[Photo] Analysis: Oil price fixing

Samuel Beck, Reporter
May 6, 2022
English teacher Christine Himmelfarb converses at a workshop with seniors Ava Eggner and Ben Sachs.

[Photo] Issues arise at Social Justice Week workshops

Berk Oto, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2022
Sunny Neater has committed to teaching antiracism at Lab. Ms. Neater draws from her teaching experience at schools with most minority students to facilitate conversations about race with her students, while acknowledging the racial demographics of Lab.

[Photo] Art teacher facilitates student conversations regarding racism

Sophie Baker, Reporter
April 14, 2022
The U-High Math Team placed second in state at the Illinois Interscholastic Mathematics League on Jan. 11.

[Photo] Math Team continues strong competitive season

Caroline Hohner, Features Editor
January 25, 2022
NEW NAME, SAME ROAD. The Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive now bears the name of Chicago’s first non-Indigenous settler. Along with a museum, bridge and statue, the roadway memorializing DuSable represents the growing influence of the African American community in Chicago.

[Photo] Lake Shore Drive renamed to honor DuSable, Chicago’s first settler

Peter Cox, Assistant Editor
January 20, 2022
The Smart Museum's “Art, Activation, And Reflection: Black Wall Street Journey” event discussed racial economic disparities and the role of the art world in addressing racial inequality.

[Photo] Art organizations address inequality

January 10, 2022
During the diving team’s practice at Gerald Ratner Athletic Center on Dec. 5, senior Ben Luu does a backwards somersault into the pool.

[Photo] Winter sports return in full swing

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
December 15, 2021
Some girls feel uncomfortable using the fitness center, saying it is male-dominated. P.E. teacher Luke Zavala, who monitors the fitness center after school, said he strives to create a welcoming environment.

[Photo] Citing gender dynamic, some girls uncomfortable using fitness center

Lucia Kouri, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2021
Students at the University of Chicago Charter School, Woodlawn Campus, first returned to in-person learning after school closure in March 2020. The school is located at 63rd Street and University Avenue.

[Photo] Audio: UChicago charter school students face lingering effects of distance learning

Peter Pu, Editor-In-Chief
December 7, 2021
Latinos Unidos has set up an ofrenda in celebration of the Day of the Dead in the Gordon Parks Art Hall.

[Photo] Club sets up ofrenda to spread knowledge, celebrate the Day of the Dead

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
October 29, 2021
The robotics team moved to room N227 due to an increase in membership and cramped conditions.

[Photo] Expanding robotics team moves into a larger room

Ethan Swinger, Reporter
October 27, 2021
Junior Ella Hultquist pays for her items at the coffee shop.

[Photo] Transaction fee to be added for credit card users

Mia Lipson, Reporter
October 25, 2021
New athletic trainer Breanna Lewenthal examines an athlete in the fitness center.

[Photo] New athletic trainer joins U-High

Téa Tamburo, Deputy Managing Editor
October 1, 2021
MAROON PRIDE. Seniors applaud the speeches of faculty and their peers. Speakers reflected on the past four years and shared advice for the future. Photo by Elliott Taylor

[Photo] Members of Class of 2021 graduate on Jackman Field

Peter Pu, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2021
Eight U-High students were awarded the gold medal for their projects in the state level of this year's National History Day celebration.

[Photo] Eight history students receive the gold medal at state, advance to nationals

Adrianna Nehme and Erich Raumann
June 3, 2021
The varsity esports team practices “League of Legends”.

[Photo] Esports team allows students who play video games to participate in school sports

Peter Cox, Reporter
May 21, 2021
The University of Chicago will require all students to be fully vaccinated before classes start this fall, but it has not been confirmed if this requirement will apply to the Laboratory Schools. 

[Photo] University of Chicago announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students

Sahana Unni, Reporter
May 21, 2021
Senior Elena Stern, production manager for U-High’s rendition of “Alice Down the Rabbit Hole."

[Photo] Senior channels passion to support theater club through distance learning

Lucia Kouri, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2021
 Efforts to engage both in-person and distance learning students have drastically increased the workload for teachers.

[Photo] Teachers go extra mile to maintain equity

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2021
Over the course of the pandemic, some students discovered chess to be a fun, stimulating and slightly competitive game they can play with friends.

[Photo] Chess boards serve as common ground for online, in-person students

Anathea Carrigan, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2021
The science Summer Link program is still not set to proceed as administrators from the University of Chicago have maintained their prohibition of individuals under 18 from entering university labs due to the coronavirus.

[Photo] Science Summer Link set not to proceed due to university restrictions

Ryan Clark, Assistant Editor
April 23, 2021
Juniors Eddie Christensen and Eli Frank complete a lab for chemistry class after school. Science teachers say that laboratory experiences are too valuable to eliminate permanently as they help students prepare for real-world situations and allow for students to understand abstract concepts.

[Photo] Laboratory activities to resume despite scheduling restrictions

Berk Oto, Managing Editor
April 19, 2021
Junior Izzy Cafferelli talks to friend during in-person class on historical campus.

[Photo] In-person students face challenges of establishing rigor of school-day routine

Peter Pu, News Editor
April 15, 2021
How have student-teacher interactions changed? The awkwardness of synchronous sessions makes office hours more important than ever for some students.

[Photo] Student-teacher relationships adapt with hybrid learning

Peter Pu, News Editor
April 13, 2021
An exterior safety ambassador spending their shift at their post.

[Photo] Pandemic changes interactions between exterior safety ambassadors, Lab community

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
April 13, 2021
With the lack of sophomore volunteers at the Ray School, it was difficult for students as the volunteers and students were able to build strong relationships with one another.

[Photo] Without volunteers, organizations need extra assistance

Adrianna Nehme, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2021
Students and parents protest Lab's conservative return-to-school approach and lack of transparency on Feb. 25 after gathering in front of Blaine Hall.

[Photo] Parents protest in-person delays despite updates from administration

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
Workers build the new tent on Scammon Garden. After its construction, the tent will have the potential to fit 50 students while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

[Photo] New tent on Scammon Garden to provide space for lunch, play

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
February 18, 2021
Street art covers the wall of a building in Pilsen, one of Chicago's primarily LatinX neighborhoods.

[Photo] Chicago’s Latinx communities face unique challenges combating pandemic

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2021
A dragon is painted in vibrant colors on a building in Gage Park, representing just one of many murals in the area.

[Photo] Gage Park Latinx Council creates space for residents to be their authentic selves

Krishita Dutta, City Life Editor
February 8, 2021
Students in 2019 enjoyed Eid dinner in Café Lab. Members of Muslim Students Association look toward second semester for opportunities to host in-person events.

[Photo] Discussions of in-person learning continue with no finalized decisions

Amon Gray, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2021
Sophomore Ben King uses a screen to drive into open space towards the paint in a game against Lakeview High School Jan. 13.

[Photo] IHSA opens door for winter basketball season despite Pritzker’s skepticism

Ryan Clark, Reporter
November 2, 2020
On an average day, Americans are on their phones for 5.4 hours according to ZDNet.

[Photo] The Social Dilemma: The truth behind the screen

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
With students sitting and watching screens for extended periods of time, P.E. teacher Tom Piane believes fitness is more important now than ever — one reason students are required to spend some of their P.E. class period in a live workout on Zoom. 

[Photo] To stay active, P.E. department requires live Zoom workouts

Krishita Dutta, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2020
Ensconced in his home, Paul Staley adjusts part of a rocket he is building. Paul has worked on several other projects, including multiple computers and a 3D printer.

[Photo] Senior enjoys creating complex engineering projects

Grace Brady, Reporter
March 6, 2020
Gaurav Shekhawat, co-captain of the squash team, plays in a game against Lake Forest Academy on Jan. 30. Gaurav and six others on the team participated at the USA Squash National Championships on Feb. 22 in Hartford, Connecticut.

[Photo] Squash team participates in nationals

Abe Callard, Reporter
March 3, 2020
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[Photo] Photo: Class of 2022 lock-in

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020
Senior Julian Skosey-LaLonde lifts two weights while lying on the bench press in the fitness center.

[Photo] Fitness center open for use during finals week

An Ngo, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Leo Mehring-Keller, sophomore, plays "Overwatch" on his gaming console at home. He is one of many gamers who contribute to the multi-billion dollar industry of esports.

[Photo] Esports proves growing and successful industry

Christian Gluth, Assistant Editor
January 16, 2020
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[Photo] Karate world champion embodies focus, hard work

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2019
SNOW ROYALTY. Junior Naomi Corlette dances a duet with Marcus Tian, a senior at Jones College Prep. The two have been rehearsing since early October along with many other U-High and Chicagoland students. The performance premieres Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Naomi, who began her dance career at age 3, has had the Snow Queen role in mind for many years, and strives to be a role model for younger dancers.

[Photo] Lab students bond through “The Nutcracker”

Christian Gluth, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2019
Team members Izzy Kellermeier and Emilee Pak give an interview to NBC Chicago about the state championship. the interview will broadcast Nov. 1.

[Photo] Girls tennis team celebrates historic state championship

Audrey Matzke and Caledonia Abbey
October 28, 2019
STUDENTS TEACHING STUDENTS. Convened in Gordon Parks Assembly Hall, diversity, equity and inclusion peer facilitators Graham Waterstraat, Mikaela Ewing, Jayne Marie Crouthamel and Mayher Kaur introduce how to have tough conversations to the 9th grade Oct. 17. Pairs of advisories discussed the community norms, asked questions, and considered various scenarios and how to respond appropriately. Seeing a wide range of responses, senior Mayher Kaur said, “They were honest enough or felt comfortable enough to actually express what they thought.”

[Photo] Photo: 9th grade DEI assembly

October 25, 2019
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