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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
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[Photo] Astrology: Guidance written in the stars

Nikhil Patel, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
BLOW THE WHISTLE. P.E. teacher Daniel Dyra coaches junior Kennedy Coats on specific refereeing signals. Mr. Dyra, who has been a basketball referee for 30 seasons, taught all of his basketball classes the basics on refereeing signals and commands.

[Photo] Refereeing done right: Student, teacher collaborate over calling signals

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
CURLING COMMUNITY. Seniors Max Polite and David Libes sweep the ice at the Alpine Curling Club in Monroe, Wisconsin during senior retreat Feb. 11. Over the next two days, seniors chose two to three activities from curling, downhill skiing, sledding, ice skating, hiking, bowling, attending a YWCA recreational facility and shopping in Galena. Additionally, there were large group activities, including an advisory-based trivia competition on the first night and inflatable arenas on the second. Unexpected weather on the last day postponed the return trip, causing some seniors to be delayed more than two hours.

[Photo] Photo: Senior getaway provides fun, relaxation

Ella Beiser, News Editor
February 23, 2020
KICKIN’ IT. Running to the ball, Eleanor Skish, Sarah Brady and Zoe Stephens fight for the ball during a futsal game. During the season, two teams made up of five players a side play intrasquad games to develop skills and a closer team community. In accordance with IHSA rules, the winter program does not include any formal coaching and is both student-led and optional for team members.

[Photo] Athletics department offers summer leadership opportunity

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
February 24, 2020
LEARNING BY BUILDING. Hands full, senior Marcelo Gutierrez-Miranda works to exercise his passion for design in Lab’s Makerspace. “As an artist, designer, you’re always looking for ways to validate or rationalize the time and work that you’re spending, ”Marcelo said. “It’s much harder to justify the projects that I do than it is to justify going to class every day.”

[Photo] Senior finds creative outlet in makerspace projects

Colin Leslie, Reporter
January 25, 2020
Focusing on his music, sophomore Julien Derroitte plays his viola in Blaine Lobby.

[Photo] Lobby string enlivens Lab’s morning

Julian Ingersoll, Reporter
December 5, 2019
Senior Ava McKula dives into the pool during the senior night match Nov. 5

[Photo] Friendly and focused: Girls swimming adds diving team members

Olivia Griffin, Assistant Editor
November 11, 2019
REVIEWING WORK. Science teacher Zachary Hund, at right, reviews a quiz with Zach Leslie, his Organic Chemistry student. Although it looks different in every classroom, Dr. Hund is among the teachers who have implemented the gradeless system in the classroom to reduce stress.

[Photo] Teachers go ‘gradeless’

Nikhil Patel, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
PHYSICS AND FEEDBACK. Physics teacher Matt Martino instructs an AT Physics I class. Students in his classes as well as other departments will soon have the opportunity to give input on class structure, teaching styles and curriculum.

[Photo] Curriculum feedback system to launch this semester

November 7, 2019
Senior Jaden Lynch sprints away from Marquette Catholic High School player during 1A state championship game. The team won the game 2-1 on Nov. 2 winning the state championship.

[Photo] Boys soccer team places first at state

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Christian Gluth, and Ella Beiser
November 2, 2019
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[Photo] Beekmeyer: Commitment to Community

Olivia Griffin, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2019
SPREAD THE LEARNING. Senior Alex Stamatakos introduces Girls Learn International to sophomores Annika Ludwig and Ella Mazurek. Girls Learn International, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 2003 to promote education for all children. Students can attend the club on Fridays at lunch to spread awareness on unsuitable learning conditions and fundraise to improve them.

[Photo] New clubs cater to a variety of interests

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2019
LIBRARY CHAT Talking through the college processs, as well as the pressures of senior year, new Principal Paul Beekmeyer catches up with students at the library tables.

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BAND-ING TOGETHER. Freshmen Amelia Scharma, Will Trone and Benjamin Stankiewicz play their trumpets at the seventh through 12th grade band concert at Mandel Hall April 23. Their performance included pieces such as The Witch and the Saint and Air for Band.

[Photo] Middle school and U-High band perform challenging program

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
April 25, 2019
ROOKIE AT BAT. Junior Nick Beach keeps his eyes on the ball as he hits it into the outfield at the varsity baseball game against Corliss High School April 6. Nick joined the team this year after his hockey season came to an end.

[Photo] Late to the game

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
April 24, 2019
BUILDING COMMUNITY. Junior Elizabeth Gately sits down with learning coordinator Lesley Scott to pick out courses for senior year. Learning coordinators often help students develop plans for their education. From test taking strategies to arranging extra time for students during tests, learning coordinators aim to provide students with the resources they need to succeed in their classes.

[Photo] Learning to deal with distractions

Jacob Posner, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
MOVE TO THE BEAT. Dance troupe members perform in Upper Kovler during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game, Dec. 1. Dance troupe grew from just ve members last year to over 25 girls from all four grade levels. The team danced to two songs and are currently rehearsing a new routine for the next home game, Dec. 13.

[Photo] Artists’ deaths cement connections

Katerina Lopez, Assistant Editor
December 13, 2018
GETTING CENTERED. Freshmen Lea Rebollo Baum does yoga with her classmates in Ms. Greene’s yoga and pilates class.

[Photo] P.E. wellness classes teach self-care

Abby Slimmon, Reporter
December 14, 2017
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