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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
Ishani Hariprasad

Ishani Hariprasad, Photographer

Ishani Hariprasad is a photojournalist and a member of the class of 2023. She joined the staff this year and is a member of DEI and Dance Troupe. Her favorite part of being a photojournalist is being able to go out and experience Lab and the world around her in a different and more artistic way. Whenever she has a spare moment, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends while watching a good movie and eating a good meal.

Awards:

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei, Kaden Moubayed, Henry Benton, Patrice Graham, Matthew McGehee, Sarah Abdelsalam), Photos: ArtsFest 2023

All content by Ishani Hariprasad
The popular social media app TikTok, due to attention-grabbing short videos, makes it a time suck that's hard to stop using. Some students deleted the app to improve their focus and concentration.

[Photo] Audio: Tick Tock — Is time up for TikTok?

Audrey Matei and Zara Siddique
April 4, 2023
STRIKING SCULPTURE. On exhibit at the Hyde Park Art Center, "Surviving The Long Wars: Unlikely Entanglements," uses art to dive into the complex experiences of Black and Indigenous veterans in America.

[Photo] Hyde Park exhibit explores American veteran experience

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
April 3, 2023
Keewa Nurullah, Donna Miller and Marshuane Hardy speak at the Women's History Month assembly on March 23.

[Photo] Speakers discuss activism, winding career at Young Women of Color assembly

Ainsley Williams, Reporter
March 27, 2023
The astrology app Co-Star provides a fun way to engage with astrology, even in a casual way.

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

Chloë Alexander, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Astrology app ‘Co-Star’ introduces various astrology terms and connects users with others.

Members of the mock trial team practice for their Springfield competition on March 18 and 19.

[Photo] Mock trial team creates closeness in ISBA tournament

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
March 21, 2023
Students participate in one of the first water polo club practices at Sunny Pool.

[Photo] Audio: New water polo club team begins first season

Mia Lipson and Ethan Swinger
March 21, 2023
Junior Areen Khan mixes salt into her pie in “Pie Make and Bake.” Led by history teacher Holly Johnston, participants learned how to make an apple or blueberry pie.

[Photo] Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei
March 3, 2023
The Garden of the Phoenix has represented Chicago's relationship with its sister city Osaka for over 100 years.

[Photo] Garden of the Phoenix and its maintenance symbolizes city’s multiculturalism

Erich Raumann, Deputy Managing Editor
March 1, 2023
FAN FICTION FRENZY. Offered by a multitude of websites, fan fiction allows students to read new stories within the world of their favorite works.

[Photo] Despite judgment, students enjoy comfort of fan fiction

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
February 24, 2023
Artsfest committee meets to discuss workshops for the upcoming Artsfest event. The event will occur Mar. 1 and feature new workshops.

[Photo] March 1 ArtsFest features new workshops

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
February 22, 2023
Poet Chilean Daniel Borzutzky led a poetry translation workshop Feb. 16 hosted by the Literary Translation Club and Latinos Unidos.

[Photo] Poet discusses creative, passionate elements of translating

Light Dohrn, Reporter
February 21, 2023
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SUCCESSOR SEARCH. Following the new on Feb. 3 that principal Paul Beekmeyer will leave Lab, a search committee of eight faculty and administrators will work with consultants DRG Talent to hire the next U-High principal.

[Photo] Principal search aims to finish by April

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Spinning and leaping across the ice rink, junior Amy Ji has found passion and developed lasting team bonds through synchronized skating.

[Photo] A perfect fit: Through synchronized skating, Amy Ji finds her place

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
People celebrate desi culture in a space with both desi and non-desi identifying families. Recently, the community has seen an increase in participation at events.

[Photo] Desi community gains visibility among school cultural groups

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2023
Some students face repudiation from their peers for their more politically centered or right beliefs.

[Photo] Students feel pressure to adhere to political norm

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Assistant Editor
February 2, 2023
TIME CRUNCH: With only five minutes to get to their next class, it is common for students to pack up their supplies while a teacher is still talking.

[Photo] Packing problem: Despite teacher annoyance, students pack up early

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
January 5, 2023
WORLD CUP WATCHERS: In a math classroom, students crowd around a computer as they watch a World Cup game.

[Photo] Students watch World Cup in and out of class

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Students can drop off toothpaste, shampoo, deodarant, socks, and more hygine products in boxes in the Judd and high school lobby to welcome newly arrived Venezuelan migrants in Chicago.

[Photo] Club-run hygiene product drive will help asylum-seeking migrants

Edward Park, Reporter
December 8, 2022
Senior Sarina Zhao practices her performance during a rehearsal for the Hyde Park School of Dance's "The Nutcracker." Sarina said practicing for the upcoming show in rehearsals can take up to 15 hours weekly, but the process remains extremely rewarding.

[Photo] ‘The Nutcracker’ rehearsals develop tightknit community

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
December 6, 2022
Junior Max Mathias practices in Bel Canto on Nov. 15. Since he took choir in sixth grade, Max has found joy in singing and has worked to spread that joy to others.

[Photo] Bel Canto singer finds his voice in song

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
November 15, 2022
A student opens the app Gas on their phone where they get different questions every hour.

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

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
November 9, 2022
A smaller band group performs for Lower School students parading in their Halloween costumes. On October 28, the high school band performed in the ESH Halloween parade, the first time since 2019.

[Photo] Band returns to perform at traditional Halloween parade for youngest Lab students

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2022
Shermann “Dilla” Thomas lectures on Chicago history. Mr. Thomas started posting on TikTok during the pandemic. One of his main goals was to work against negative perceptions of Chicago that he saw on the platform.

[Photo] ‘History is dope:’ TikTok historian shares Chicago neighborhood stories through tours

William Tan, Editor-In-Chief
October 26, 2022
Members of the Lab community dance to celebrate Diwali on Oct. 14. The Asian Students' Association will host a celebration on Oct. 27.

[Photo] Members of the Lab community hold celebrations for Diwali

Light Dohrn, Reporter
October 24, 2022
While Café Lab offers a salad bar, students often gravitate toward the quicker, more convenient options at the grill.

[Photo] Food Fight: Café Lab’s options clash with students’ health choices, expectations

Clare McRoberts, Assistant editor
October 19, 2022
Seniors Asha Patel and Graham Robbins look at the art on display at the opening the Corvus Gallery showcase on Sept. 30.

[Photo] New gallery exhibit evokes wonder

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
October 17, 2022
Senior Charlie Young explores the Museum of Ice Cream, an interactive experience with a variety of ice cream related-themed exhibits and photo ops.

[Photo] Instagram-worthy ice cream: Museum of Ice Cream caters to social media users

Zara Siddique, Audience Engagement Manager
October 14, 2022
Junior Hannah Dinner solves a problem during a weekly math team practice. The math team placed second at the North Suburban Math League meet, its first competition of the year.

[Photo] Math team places second at first meet, hopes for higher ranking

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
October 6, 2022
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