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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
Kabir Joshi

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor

Kabir Joshi is a member of the Class of 2026 and serves as the opinion editor. As a ninth grader, he joined the U-High Midway during the 2022-23 school year. He was an assistant editor as a sophomore. His favorite story that he has written is “With TikTok ban looming, student reactions differ.” Outside of the Midway, he runs cross country, loves spending time with his dog and is a part of the Model UN team.

Awards:

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Excellent, review writing

All content by Kabir Joshi
Varsity doubles player Xia Nesbitt, a junior, prepares to serve the ball with focus and precision. Finishing off the season strong, Xia and the girls tennis team won fourth place in the IHSA 1A state championship at Hersey High School Oct. 24-26, where both a doubles team and singles player placed second.

Girls tennis season wrap up: Team finishes fourth at state

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2024
TRACKING TRENDS. Many wearable health devices sync their heath data directly with medical professionals, enabling remote monitoring of health issues and early detection of chronic conditions without frequent in-person visits.

Tech tools transform training

Kabir Joshi and Edward Park
October 23, 2024
With Thanksgiving approaching, students and faculty reflect on what they are thankful for in their lives.

Vox Pop: How have budget cuts affected recertifying and running clubs?

Abhay Chandran and Kabir Joshi
October 17, 2024
Opinion Editor Kabir Joshi argues that the categorization of Asians causes underrepresentation and perpetuates stereotypes.

Asian is too broad of a category and doesn’t represent the diversity of ethnicities and experiences

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2024
Sophomore Taara Sajdeh breaks a tile containing her previous personal record during the cross country team's tile smashing celebration.

[Photo] Camaraderie in competition: Cross country teams celebrate personal records

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
October 1, 2024
Navigating safety: how U-High students should stay safe while using the CTA

Navigating safety: how U-High students should stay safe while using the CTA

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
September 18, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter's “Short n’ Sweet,” out Aug. 23, exceeded expectations with strong vocal range, sweet lyrics, and catchy melodies.

With talent and range, Sabrina Carpenter establishes herself in ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
September 9, 2024
A face to a name: 10 new faculty join High School

A face to a name: 10 new faculty join High School

Kabir Joshi, Mia Lipson, and Olin Nafziger
September 9, 2024
As the graduation ceremony comes to an end, members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps with joy.

After reminiscing with fond memories, Class of 2024 graduates in Rockefeller Chapel

Edward Park and Kabir Joshi
June 6, 2024
Sophomore Jiho Song has turned art into more than just a hobby — it's a way to express himself, a way to show to the world who he really is, and an outlet for to de-stress and have fun.

Jiho Song fuses relaxation, expression through art

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2024
Silent or Silenced?

Silent or Silenced?

Clare McRoberts, Sahana Unni, Kabir Joshi, and Light Dohrn
May 6, 2024
In this Vox Pop, we asked students how they interpret the Biden's administration's proposal on student loan forgiveness.

Vox Pop: Biden proposal for student loans

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2024
On April 24, President Biden signed a law that would ban TikTok within a year unless sold to a non-Chinese company.

With TikTok ban looming, student reactions differ

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
April 24, 2024
As expectations for the new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" were low, the sixth season of the show surprised fans with action and interest.

‘Drive to Survive’ exceeds low expectations for F1 fans

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
April 8, 2024
Rolling the dice

Rolling the dice

Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, Jaya Alenghat, and Kabir Joshi
April 5, 2024
The U-High Midway and U-Highlights staff received a combined 21 national awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University.

Newspaper, yearbook teams receive 21 national awards

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
March 21, 2024
SPREADING SMILES. Sajal Patel, owner of the Subway on 59th Street, is always eager to put a smile on new and returning customers. She converses with a customer asking about their personal life while making their sandwiches, bringing a smile on their face.

Subway smiles: Sajal Patel

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2024
Settling for Biden... again?

Settling for Biden… again?

Clare McRoberts, Kabir Joshi, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Mia Lipson
February 21, 2024
Notion is a productivity app that offers organizational tools. At U-High, Notion has become popular among students as a way to stay on top of their work.

Students use organizational app Notion to manage homework

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2024
Administrator Zackary Livingston has been selected as Lab’s next middle school principal. Mr. Livingston will join Lab from Zion-Benton Township High School, where he has served as principal since 2021.

Administrator selected as new middle school principal

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2024
While perhaps not as many activities are at their finger tips, as there are in the summer, there are still many opportunities to enjoy themselves despite the freezing temperatures. From outdoors to indoors, here are five Midway approved activities that students will surely enjoy.

Winter wonders

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
January 22, 2024
This winter the athletics department is providing sports game streaming services through Hudl to students, faculty and families.

Sport game streaming now available to Lab community

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2024
On Dec. 2, the Science Olympiad teams competed at the Harlem High School Invitational in Rockford. The varsity team placed second and the junior varsity team placed seventh.

Science Olympiad begins competition season with strong results

Kabir Joshi and Mia Lipson
December 12, 2023
LOCKDOWN LESSONS. Students listen to instructions during the planned lockdown drill on Dec. 6. On Nov. 27, Historic Campus experienced an accidental lockdown, prompted by human error, sending many into panic.

Community reels from accidental lockdown

Audrey Park and Kabir Joshi
December 8, 2023
Today, as fans and athletes look for a closer connection to their idols and favorite players, sports documentaries offer inspiration and provide a new angle to the sport.

Behind the Play: Sports documentaries immerse fans, show new perspectives

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2023
On Nov. 27 at around 2:42 p.m. two different lockdown alerts were sent out on Historic Campus. The alerts were a false alarm triggered by human error.

Accidental lockdown alerts send Historic Campus into worried frenzy

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2023
A group of Argentinian exchange students eat dinner at a farewell party hosted by Lab senior Hannah Shubin. During their two week visit to Chicago, twenty exchange students experienced Lab and explored Chicago's unique culture, through excursions such as museum visits and an architecture tour.

Through cultural immersion, Argentinian exchange students explore Lab, Chicago

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
November 8, 2023
Kabir Joshi argues history classes should bring more current events into the classroom.

History classes should study more current events

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
November 2, 2023
A fall guide to experience art in Hyde Park

A fall guide to experience art in Hyde Park

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2023
A group of students dance together in the Sherry Lansing Theater during homecoming on Sept. 23. The theme, "A Night Out in Paris," was celebrated through both Student Council's decoration efforts and outfits worn by students.

Homecoming dance delights students with exciting atmosphere, theme

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2023
Paul Alber (left), German exchange student, and senior Ellis Domenick (right) went to a White Sox game with other exchange students.

German exchange students explore Lab

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2023
URBAN ROUTE. From Buckingham Fountain to Grant Park to Michigan Avenue, the NASCAR Chicago drivers will make their way through a track that will include views of Lake Michigan and several other Chicago attractions. The front straightaway and pit road will be housed on South Columbus Drive, running along a two-block stretch that will take the race past Buckingham Fountain.

Pulling up downtown: NASCAR hits Windy City

Haley Maharry, Light Dohrn, Jaya Alenghat, Edward Park, Skye Freeman, Niall Danahey, Kabir Joshi, and David Santiago
May 30, 2023
City Bulletin: NASCAR events to cause some area closings

City Bulletin: NASCAR events to cause some area closings

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
May 30, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask students about what they have gained from participating in extracurricular activities.

Vox Pop: Student Extracurriculars

Kabir Joshi and Light Dohrn
May 26, 2023
REUNITED AT THE END: Released on May 5, the third "Guardians of the Galaxy" served as a entry point for new Marvel fans by using humor, popular music from the '60s to the '90s and interesting plot twists.

Movie differentiates itself from others

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
May 25, 2023
PASS IT ON. Austin Warner talks to runner Ellis Domenick about proper form to hand off the baton on Jackman Field on May 17. Mr. Warner is preparing his athletes for the state meet May 25-27.

Running coach makes a difference, working to change the life of athletes through small gestures

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
May 18, 2023
The U-High Midway won 49 team and individual awards from the Illinois Journalism Education Association.

U-High Midway receives 49 Illinois journalism awards

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
May 8, 2023
The math team placed first at its fifth and final ICTM competition on April 22.

Math team finishes first in ICTM competition

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
April 26, 2023
English classes should give tests so students would need to read the material instead of looking to other sources to complete assignments.

English classes should administer tests to ensure authenticity

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
March 30, 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.

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

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
March 3, 2023
To produce bold journalism, healthy communication between the Lab community and the Midway staff is key.

Bold journalism is possible when everyone participates

Xander Feigenbaum, Skye Freeman, Kabir Joshi, David Ren, and David Santiago
February 23, 2023
Matthew Insalaco's math class takes a break from schoolwork as they watch a World Cup game.

Students watch World Cup in and out of class

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
December 13, 2022
OPEN INVITATION. Applications for prospective students are now open through Nov. 14. An open house for families will be hosted on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Admission applications open for 2023-2024 academic year

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
October 21, 2022
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