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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
Ellis Calleri

Ellis Calleri, Photographer

Ellis Calleri is a member of the class of 2025 and is a beginning photojournalist. His favorite part of photojournalism is being able to grow his skills and knowledge of photography. Outside of photojournalism, Ellis enjoys working with metal and wood. He also enjoys Legos, gaming, hiking and photography.

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Senior Ava Wilczak, co-leader of Labs Eye-to-Eye chapter, strives to create community for students with learning differences.

[Photo] Through creating community, senior advocates for learning differences at school and national level

May 5, 2023
Two students examine a piece on display at the senior show in the Corvus Gallery. The show will run until May 13 and is a display of many types of art.

[Photo] Corvus Gallery exhibit celebrates senior artists

April 26, 2023
SITE SEEING. Students explore architectural sites throughout Greece during the world language department-sponsored spring break trip to Greece. Numerous problems arose for the group when trying to return to Chicago after a national strike of Greek air traffic controllers. Still, some students say, it was a fun and unforgettable experience.

[Photo] Spring break trip to Greece ends with chaotic travel

March 31, 2023
Science Olympiad is an academically rigorous club where students with interests in a variety of scientific topics can express their passion for science through build events and experiments.

[Photo] Audio: After pandemic hiatus, students can again earn lifeguard certification through P.E.

March 27, 2023
After placing first in the March 3 Harper College regional, The Illinois Science Olympiad team will advance to state.

[Photo] Science Olympiad team to advance to state

March 7, 2023
Senior Xavier Nesbitt was named an ISL Player of the year for the second year in a row. Xavier and senior Ben King were selected for the all-conference team.

[Photo] Nesbitt named ISL Player of the Year; others receive all-conference honors

March 3, 2023
Harper Foods, a convenience store located on 57th street, is one of many Hyde Park small businesses maintaining meaningful interactions with their customers despite the gentrification of larger chain businesses.

[Photo] Small businesses maintain customer base despite Hyde Park gentrification

February 1, 2023
REAL OR ROBOT? With its fluent, human-like writing, the AI language model ChatGPT has made it easier for students to skip steps in the writing process by producing an essay on demand. However, there are potential positive applications for the new technology.

[Photo] Helpful or Harmful? Community debates proper usage of AI writing software

January 18, 2023
Some students appreciate how the new schedule standardizes start and end times with the lower and middle school, while others say the later end will make them reschedule extracurriculars.

[Photo] Students react with mix of optimism and frustration to schedule changes

January 6, 2023
Two Science Olympiad team members work on a tennis ball launcher for the Neuqua Valley High School Invitational.

[Photo] Students should strive to balance lifestyle on a small and large scale

December 15, 2022
Bang Energy, Celsius, Alani Nu Energy, Red Bull and Monster are examples of popular energy drinks. Frequent consumption of these drinks can result in high blood pressure, irritability and caffeine addiction.

[Photo] Energy drinks provide alternate caffeine intake

December 10, 2022
Sophomore Wendell He trick-or-treats down 56th Street while dressed up as the protagonist of Tian Guan Ci Fu, a Chinese novel. Wendell went with a group of friends and described the experience as very fun.

[Photo] Hallo-work: Trick or treating less popular as students age

November 4, 2022
The Midway has become a finalist for the Pacemaker award for the 15th time in its history. 

[Photo] U-High Midway named finalist in national award for fifth time in six years

October 20, 2022
Newly elected ninth grade class president Sahana Agarwal addresses her classmates during student council election speeches on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Class of 2026 elects Student Council officers

October 7, 2022
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