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PE teacher Quinn Menchetti answers questions. Mr. Mencheti was a speaker at the rally on Nov. 7, which assembled to ask the university for a solid plan in terms of federal agents.
At rally, unions demand university to take more action
Interim Director of Schools Susan Groesbeck, who worked at Lab for 10 weeks, has departed her role effective immediately. Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, will serve as interim director for the rest of the academic year.
Interim director Susan Groesbeck leaves Lab; Ethan Bueno de Mesquita appointed interim leader
A group of teachers have created a program called “Strength in Numbers” to walk teachers and students home after school due to feelings of anxiety regarding the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chicago neighborhoods.
‘Strength in Numbers’ program aims to ease community anxiety
Michael Smalenberger, a math teacher, has joined U-High as a long term substitute for Advanced Algebra and Precalculus/Intro to Calculus. He has taught mathematics for over 10 years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
New math teacher, Michael Smalenberger, has started at U-High
Horror Club is a recently founded Tier 1 club that focuses on talking about and creating horror media. The club meets Wedesdays in N214 during lunch and lab periods.
New club brings together horror fans
On it's website, the Laboratory Schools has included a new page with specific guidance about federal law enforcement.
Lab website page includes updated guidance on federal agents
Junior Tinson Xu writes down equations on the board during a math team meeting. Tinson was one of multiple students to receive a perfect score on the Sept. 25 math team competition at Naperville North High School. The math team has attended three competitions so far this season.
Math Team receives perfect scores, struggles in recent competitions
Horror Club is a recently founded Tier 1 club that focuses on talking about and creating horror media. The club meets Wedesdays in N214 during lunch and lab periods.
New club brings together horror fans
After a coaching staff change, the debate team has had to overcome various challenges. In their first three competitions, they failed to place or win awards.
Debate team competes in first 3 competitions, does not place
Latinos Unidos will host a Día De Los Muertos celebration in the lobby of Gordon Parks Arts Hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m on October 30. Students are encouraged to participate by bringing a photo of a deceased loved one to be placed on the ofrenda.
Lab will honor Día de los Muertos in colorful celebration
Seismic shifts:
Seismic shifts:
F1 Fever
F1 Fever
Take me out to the ball game
Take me out to the ball game
The shadows of policy & power
The shadows of policy & power
Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service
Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service
Multimedia Editor Karina Hans argues that social media cultivates a culture of toxicity and misogyny.
Social media enables violent misogyny
Multimedia Editor Chloé Tyndall argues that restricting AI use will aid in reducing its harmful environmental effects.
Save water resources: use AI less
Managing Editor Naomi Benton argues that students should embrace range in their passions, rather than feeling pressured to specialize early.
Resist the urge to focus too early
The Editorial Board argues that U-High students should spread awareness and take action against the deportation crisis.
Stand up against ICE raids
Assistant Section Editor Nadia Washington argues that students should strive to forge connections with their teachers early on so they have support when conflict arises.
Get comfortable asking teachers for help
Assistant Editor Sinziana Lazar offers advice on how students can build foundational skills before leaving for college. While high school may equip students with foundational skills such as how to plan homework and analyze a text, success in college and eventually in the professional world requires attaining and developing new skills essential to a career.
Learning life skills: How to prepare for college life
The Young Entrepreneur Academy, abbreviated as YEA!, is a yearlong program that offers mentorship and real-life exposure to young aspiring entrepreneurs. Senior Evelyn Halbach, ninth graders Layleh Adhi and Tess Weitzman, sophomore Lara Mohindra and junior Freddie Neater-Dubow all attend the Chicago chapter.
Mind your business: Young women learn skills through entrepreneurship program
Ronen has been on the ski team since he was in third grade, and he mainly competes in the slalom and giant slalom races. His season runs from early December to spring break, during which he competes in at least eight races
Junior Ronen Malani finds freedom through skiing
Senior Catherine Groves poses with a massive skull. Most people don't discover their career until college, but some teens are already getting hands-on experience with paleontology through the University of Chicago’s Fossil Lab.
Students explore paleontology through Fossil Lab
People see Gen Z using these phrases online and misattribute their origin to this generation. In reality, many of these “slang” words used today trace back to Black and queer communities. These words have been lifted from their origins and now circulate through mainstream life.
Margin to Mainstream: Gen Z slang uses terms from minority dialects
SCRAPINGS THAT SAVE. The Department of Streets and Sanitation’s food scrap drop off program eases the oftentimes hard task of composting in the city.
Citywide program makes composting accessible
Chicago School: Chicago Savings Bank Building.
Building History:
FACT-FILLED FERRY. A ship from Shoreline Sightseeing passes by Apple Michigan Avenue during a Chicago River tour. Shoreline Sightseeing is one of the many fleets of tour ferries and water taxis that run the famous tours.
Variety of tours provides insight, depth
The David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th St. Named after 1973 alumnus and trustee David Rubenstein, is one of many private sites open to the public for The Chicago Architecture center's Open House Chicago event. Every year since 2011, the event has allowed people to see some of the most famous examples of Chicago architecture firsthand.
What to see at Open House Chicago
REFLECTIVE REFRESH. The 53rd Street and 55th Street viaduct panels are now home to 19 new murals from local artists with ties to the neighborhood, replacing pieces that had been made 18 years prior. The artworks, located under the Metra Electric tracks near Lake Park Avenue, are meant to represent each artist’s individual take on a representation of Hyde Park.
Underrated Overpass
Even as Guillermo Del Toro’s new film adaptation of “Frankenstein” makes changes to the original novel's plot, it skillfully communicates the source’s meditations on creation and motherhood.
‘Frankenstein’ film innovates, illustrates novel’s vision
Tame Impala's new album 'Deadbeat' strays from his usual genre of music. Some of the songs are successful but most fall short.
Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ stumbles, misses the mark
Five Faves: November Edition
Five Faves: November Edition
Season 2 of "Wednesday," a TV show focused on Wednesday Addams of "The Addams Family" fame, received millions of views within the first week of its release. However, the storyline is distracted, hindered by addition of too many side plots.
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 disappoints with scattered, unfocused plot
“Unto Thee,” Theaster Gates’s new exhibit at the Smart Museum, explores the relationship between the South Side and the University of Chicago with objects from both the communities.
Exhibit expands on the ordinary: ‘Unto Thee’ exhibit gives new life to discarded objects
Sophomore Morgan Purcell runs at CC Invite at Detweiler Park on Sept. 13.
Cross country wrap up: girls team places at state
Marty Billingsley, a cross country coach and computer science teacher, talks to junior Connor Lane at the ISL Regional Championship on Oct. 14.
Teachers find deeper connections through coaching roles
During the regional semifinals on Oct. 28 in Upper Kovler, senior Kate Ryan hits the ball over the net.
Volleyball season wrap up: loss at regional finals
In the first game of playoffs against Evergreen Community High School on Oct. 21, junior Atticus Richard dribbles the ball. The Maroons won 5-0, but lost in the finals on Oct. 24 against Bremen.
Boys soccer season wrap up: loss at regional finals
In a match against Parker on Sept. 11, junior Sophia Holt prepares to return the ball. Sophia made it to the singles quarterfinals at state.
Girls tennis season wrap up: team finishes fifth at state
GIVING THANKS: Research shows that practicing gratitude strengthens brain circuits associated with connection.
Gaining from gratitude: Research shows gratitude reinforces positivity
LISTEN SMART: Experts say that monitoring symptoms and taking regular breaks from listening to loud sounds can help prevent hearing damage.
Headphone health: Protect your hearing through breaks, monitoring decibels
BRAIN BOOSTERS. Avocados, berries, Greek yogurt and nuts are food foods that are scientifically proven to improve long-term brain function.
Four foods to fire up brain function
DELAY OR DO. Counselors, advisers and teachers are resources for students struggling with procrastination, learning coordinator Laura Doto said.
Q&A: Skills, support to combat procrastination
PROTEIN POWER. Despite many influencers and companies perpetuating the idea that more protein is better, the recommended dietary allowance for protein for the average adult is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
Pushing protein: Despite what influencers say, most people meet their protein needs
Volleyball co-captain Kylie Carter present the guest of honor, Cynthia Estes, with flowers before the varsity game.
Volleyball teams fundraise for breast cancer research
New cell phone policy needs revisions
New cell phone policy needs revisions
Mia Lane paints on a prop for the upcoming theater production, "Urinetown." U-High theater's set crew has make significant advancements in the complexity of their stage design.
Video: With ‘Urinetown,’ set crew takes new leaps in complexity
On a Science Saturday on April 26, Women in Stem co-president Sofia Picciola works with kids on a pepper-and-soap experiment that explains surface tension concepts.
Video: Women in STEM members share passion on Science Saturdays
Varsity soccer co-captain Orly Eggener raises her hands for a high five with her teammates. Sports captainship has allowed multiple students to grow both on and off the field.
Audio: Sports captainship allows student athletes to grow leadership skills
FREEDOM FOR THE MASSES. Amid a sea of protesters, an individual holds a sign reading "Defend Democracy Deport the Racist," as they listen to the speakers on the Butler Field stage at the No Kings Protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago.
Lab community participates in one of the largest ‘No Kings’ protests
ROWS OF RED. Wearing their assigned grade color of red, seniors Spencer Davis, Sam Oyler, Mo Iyi-Ojo and Ryan de Jong celebrate during the free-throw competition during the spirit assembly on Sept. 18. Ninth graders were assigned the color yellow, sophomores blue, juniors green, and faculty and staff donned purple.
Gallery: Scenes from homecoming
SELFIE FIRST. Seniors Courtney McDonald, Kaavya Peddinti, Marcus Wolfe, Helen Kraemer and Amira Williams take a selfie on the dance floor during prom. Courntey ensured to document the night, so that he could look back on the memories in the future. “Prom was an amazing night for me, and I made sure to capture as many moments as I could with the people I care about the most.”
Gallery: Students Celebrate End of Year
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. Focusing intently, sophomore Caillum Haffner precisely dribbles droplets of sodium hydroxide into an aspirin-ethanol solution. As Caillum watched, he had to tensely await a color change in the solution. “It was actually really stressful doing the lab,” Caillum said. “It was hard because one drop too much of sodium hydroxide could totally ruin the lab, and I’d have to start over.”
Gallery: Moments of Intensity
Jumping into the air, ninth grader Chris Williams delivers a powerful serve during the boys tennis team’s home game against Fenwick on April 24. As of May 5, the varsity had an undefeated record of 11-0 for the season.
Gallery: Pushing Past the Pain
Connections: April 30, 2025
Connections: April 30, 2025
Connections: March 31, 2025
Connections: March 31, 2025
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Connections: Feb. 25, 2025
Connections Feb. 18, 2025
Connections Feb. 18, 2025
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U-High Midway
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U-High Midway
Kabir Joshi

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief

Kabir Joshi is a member of the Class of 2026 and serves as an editor-in-chief. As a ninth grader, he joined the U-High Midway during the 2022-23 school year. He was an assistant editor as a sophomore and the opinion editor as a junior. His favorite story that he has written is “Tech tools transform training.” Outside of the Midway, he runs cross country, loves spending time with his dog and is a research intern at the neurophysiology of experience, memory and knowledge Lab at the University of Chicago.

Awards:

2025 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package, Opinion 2 Views, May 30, 2024

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

All content by Kabir Joshi
On it's website, the Laboratory Schools has included a new page with specific guidance about federal law enforcement.

Lab website page includes updated guidance on federal agents

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2025
Interim Director of Schools Susan Groesbeck, who worked at Lab for 10 weeks, has departed her role effective immediately. Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, will serve as interim director for the rest of the academic year.

Interim director Susan Groesbeck leaves Lab; Ethan Bueno de Mesquita appointed interim leader

Light Dohrn, Kabir Joshi, and Sohana Schneider
November 7, 2025

[Video] Video: Lab community celebrates Halloween with parade, costumes

Chloé Tyndall, Multimedia Editor
November 4, 2025
During the regional semifinals on Oct. 28 in Upper Kovler, senior Kate Ryan hits the ball over the net.

Volleyball season wrap up: loss at regional finals

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2025
Five Faves: November Edition

Five Faves: November Edition

Kabir Joshi, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2025
In a JV volleyball game on Sept. 30 against Parker, the new scoreboard is in use. It was installed this past summer and will be used most in basketball season because it allows for tracking of stats like rebounds and points per player.

Kovler Gymnasium upgrades include shot clocks, scoreboard

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2025
F1 Fever

F1 Fever

Kabir Joshi, Ari Novak, Light Dohrn, Sohana Schneider, Gabriel Wang, and Karina Hans
September 25, 2025
Where to watch

Where to watch

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Cheif
September 25, 2025
25-0925-F1store

[Photo] From T-shirts to toys, merch drives passion

Gabriel Wang, Reporter
September 25, 2025
'Drive to Survive' entertains audiences but stilll leans on over dramatization

‘Drive to Survive’ entertains audiences but stilll leans on over dramatization

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2025
As teachers are forced to adapt to generative artificial intelligence becoming increasingly available, some have chosen to accept it, while others have found new methods to prevent its use.

Teachers integrate, defend against artificial intelligence use

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2025
Midway will strive to increase dialog with students and administration, build connection

Midway will strive to increase dialog with students and administration, build connection

Light Dohrn, Kabir Joshi, and Sohana Schneider
September 10, 2025
Senior Miles Wilczak assists Susan Groesbeck as she steps offstage at the back-to-school assembly on Sept. 3. Dr. Groesbeck brings decades of experience in leadership and education to Lab.

Interim director makes debut

Kabir Joshi and Light Dohrn
September 5, 2025
After a busy year, the staff with take a break from publishing over the summer.

Midway will be taking a break during the summer

Light Dohrn, Kabir Joshi, and Sohana Schneider
June 16, 2025
Junior Ty Quiles competes in the high jump event at the ISL championship at Lake Forest Academy.

[Photo] Track and field wrap up: both teams win sectionals, individual wins at state

Gabriel Wang, Reporter
June 5, 2025
Director of Schools Tori Jueds, who has worked for Lab for four years, announced her departure from Lab on July 1. Her departure was announced via email on June 4.

Director of Schools Tori Jueds to leave July 1; search for interim will begin

Light Dohrn, Kabir Joshi, and Sohana Schneider
June 5, 2025
Four students, including sophomore Suna Choi Hortacsu, junior Cruise Lickerman, junior Kai Gregorski and ninth grader Axel Lintz, won awards at the Midwest Chinese Speech Contest.

4 students win awards at Midwest Chinese Speech Contest

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2025
During the 2024 Labstock, Josiah Sklarsky, who is now a sophomore, performs before an audience. Labstock this year will take place on June 6.

Signup for Labstock opens; performers to be selected for June 6 celebration

Kabir Joshi, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2025
Senior Henry Auxenfans began taking violin lessons at 5 years old, and dedicated the next 13 years of his life to it.

Keeping time: Senior Henry Auxenfans finds discipline in violin

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2025
Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service

Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service

Kabir Joshi, Taariq Ahmed, Clare McRoberts, Lila Coyne, Naomi Benton, and Orlie Weitzman
April 10, 2025
Joyce Malliet, 1980: From the classroom to U.S. attorney’s office

Joyce Malliet, 1980: From the classroom to U.S. attorney’s office

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2025
Junior Isabella Huang, a varsity volleyball player, and senior Maya Pytel, a varsity soccer player, show off their gear. Both Isabella and Maya selectively choose their gear from the brands they most trust.

Battle of the Brands: U-High athletes balance performance, style when choosing gear

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
April 1, 2025
Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago

Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago

Caroline Skelly, Kabir Joshi, Lila Coyne, Orlie Weitzman, Sohana Schneider, Taariq Ahmed, and Naomi Benton
February 19, 2025
Troubling Tech

Troubling Tech

Kabir Joshi, Edward Park, and Chloe Alexander
February 13, 2025
The "Coco - Robot Food Delivery" app allows users to order robot food deliveries from certain restaurants. These robots are available in the 27th and 34th ward of Chicago and are also in use in Los Angeles.

Coco Robotics pilot program reimagines, optimizes food delivery

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2025

Audio: Thrifting offers more than just shopping

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
January 31, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that there is an importance in fostering news literacy to combat misinformation.

[Photo] Battle fake news with literacy

Editorial Board
January 23, 2025
FOOD FITNESS FOCUS. Rising obesity rates among younger people reveal the important role of an equal balance of nutrition, exercise and mindful lifestyle. Hidden ingredients, like the fructose found in corn syrup, in a wide range of common foods may be fueling the increase in obesity rates and the downfall of public health.

The real weight of obesity

Jaya Alenghat and Kabir Joshi
January 22, 2025
The Smart Museum, which opened in 1974, is celebrating its 50th anniversary through March 2025 with a new limited-time exhibit, filled with rich history, bright colors and beautiful pieces of art.

Smart Museum marks 50 years with colorful, intimate exhibit

Kabir Joshi, Opinion Editor
January 15, 2025
Following the first official practice of the lower school sports program, students huddle up in Lower Kovler to celebrate their hard work.

Lower school introduces athletics program

Kabir Joshi, Opinion editor
January 14, 2025
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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