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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
Kaden Moubayed

Kaden Moubayed, Photographer

Kaden Moubayed is a member of the Class of 2024 and serves as an editor-in-chief for photojournalism. He joined the staff in the 2022-23 school year. His favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures of sports events. Outside of photojournalism, Kaden is a competitive soccer player and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Awards:

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Second place, single spot news photograph, “2023 Graduation” (Photo 11: Jason & Sydney Tyler embrace)

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit (with William Tan, Patrice Graham, Gabriel Issa, Matthew McGehee, Matt Petres), photo story, “Photo Gallery: Raw reactions”

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, photography portfolio

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, news or feature photo, Photos: ArtsFest 2023 (Photo 5 Chicago Boyz acrobats

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

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Superior, first-year photo

All content by Kaden Moubayed
Twin sisters Haley Sturgill and Stella Sturgill have played soccer together on the same team for almost their whole lives. They are seen by their teammates as leaders for their commitment to the sport. Next year they will play soccer at the collegiate level, but on different teams for the first time.

[Photo] These twins win: On and off field, Sturgill sisters provide support

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2024
The girls basketball team ended their season on Feb. 10 in the first round of playoffs against Dyett High School.

[Photo] Girls basketball ends season in first round of playoffs

Haley Maharry, Reporter
March 14, 2024
Seven U-High senior athletes signed letters of intent to their respective college sports programs on Feb. 26 at a ceremony held in Judd C-116. 

[Photo] 7 seniors commit to play college athletics in community event

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
February 27, 2024
Migrant placard (1)

[Photo] Delayed migrant evictions settle concern, uncertain future

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 7, 2024
A student texts on a class group chat. Messaging channels for classes allows students to easily communicate about assignments, tests and other class-related topics.

[Photo] Class group chats assist with productivity, connectedness

Neha Dhawan, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Some students stay inside hiding from the cold, while others head outside to enjoy the winter weather. Among these outdoor activities in sledding. Sledding is a timeless activity many students enjoy as it creates more opportunities for thrill, fun and friendship.

[Photo] Sledding brings fun in snowy weather

Sahana Unni, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 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.

[Photo] Winter wonders

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
January 22, 2024
Guest speaker Michelle Hoereth, assistant provost and a leader in DEI initiatives at the University of Chicago, spoke about different forms of activism at the school-wide assembly on Jan. 11.

[Photo] Encouraging cultural awareness: Affinity groups collaborate on schoolwide assembly

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
January 18, 2024
One of the fifteen food scrap drop-off sites around Chicago set up by the Department of Streets and Sanitation.

[Photo] New Chicago composting program strives to keep food scraps out of landfills

Haley Maharry, Reporter
December 13, 2023
Fitness Club leader Carter Chang addresses the crowd of lower school students at a Dec. 6 joint assembly with the Kids Allergy Network. The assembly was held to spread awareness of food insecurity and their efforts to combat it.

[Photo] Student clubs collaborate to host food drive

David Li, Reporter
December 8, 2023
During the annual football season, members of the Lab community participate in fantasy football leagues. The activity is designed to build competition and camaraderie between users.

[Photo] Fantasy Fanatics: Lab community bonds through fantasy football leagues

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
Terry Shanks was given the Billy Streeter Award for outstanding community service and for his longstanding commitment and impact on students from third grade to graduation.

[Photo] Terry Shanks, mentor for a generation, receives service award

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
September 29, 2023
After an injury, senior Mahin Schneider was able to recover just in time for his last U-High soccer season.

[Photo] Mahin Schneider brings spirit back to soccer field after injury

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 18, 2023
ATHLETICS APPRECIATION. Athletics Director Matt Manley taught at Sacred Heart Schools for 11 years and has a love for coaching and sports.

[Photo] New athletics director brings ideas, change

Audrey Park and Sahana Unni
September 4, 2023
Lizzie Baker dabs her eye while watching the ceremony.

[Photo] 161 seniors graduate as the Lab community honors the Class of 2023 at Rockefeller Chapel

Mia Lipson, News Editor
June 8, 2023
Senior Lauren Tapper dances with her friends under flashing lights.

[Photo] Prom brings about nostalgia, provides end-of-year celebration

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2023
Senior Juan Chaides stands up after receiving an award. During the June 1 assembly, students were recognized for their exceptional contributions by acknowledgements such as the Citizenship Award, which is given to students for their devotion to upstanding service in the community.

[Photo] Student awards assembly celebrates individuals, groups

Mia Lipson and Taariq Ahmed
June 2, 2023
A student views their ballot confirmation after voting in the May 1 Student Council election.

[Photo] Election circumstances spark concern, feelings of distrust

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
May 29, 2023
CARING COMMUNITIES. Phillip Matsikas (who insisted on being photographed from the back), Loretta Palmer and Michael Moses will retire at the end of the year after decades of facilitating welcoming communities.

[Photo] Other cherished faces will retire

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
May 26, 2023
Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law Erwin Chemerinsky speakes to students and faculty at a Maroon Mentor lunch hosted by the Maroon Key Society on May 19.

[Photo] From debate team to law school dean, Chemerinsky lives Lab’s values

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
May 24, 2023
Five U-High students will advance to the National History Day finals in Washington, D.C. Cindy Jurisson has worked with students Alice Fan, Kaavya Shriram, Mahi Shah, Jade Deng and Andrew Pincus as they prepare for National History Day.

[Photo] 5 students advance to National History Day finals

May 11, 2023
Girls varsity soccer captain, senior Elsa Nielsen, jubilantly celebrates sophomore Lucy Arohnson's overtime game-winning goal against Latin on April 10.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Raw Reactions

William Tan, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP: Zoe Nathwani will continue her fourth year of student government and wants to increase transparency with students.

[Photo] Nathwani chosen in second election

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2023
U-High Midway staff member Zara Siddique takes notes and listens to a speaker at one of the many workshops she attended at the national journalism convention.

[Photo] Journalists learn, win top awards at San Francisco national convention

Skye Freeman, Reporter
April 26, 2023
During a lunchtime event, New York Times editor Monica Davey spoke about her path following high school and her wavering certainty about what she wanted to pursue at that time.

[Photo] New York Times editor U-High alumna Monica Davey speaks to students

Audrey Park, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
The U-High Midway and U-Highlights team received a combined 21 honors for their performance in the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Journalism team receives 21 national awards

Light Dohrn, Reporter
April 12, 2023
MIRROR REFLECTION. Overthinking one’s physical appearance can contribute to harmful ideas of personal body image. Weight, which is influenced by a number of factors, should be viewed in a larger health context.

[Photo] Body positivity should match personal lifestyle balance

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
April 5, 2023
English teacher Sari Hernández instructs seniors Kariani Rojas and Juan Chaides during class. Since starting at U-High in 2016, Ms. Hernández has provided a safe space, particularly for Latinx students.

[Photo] In finding community, English teacher provides comfort for Latinx students

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
March 24, 2023
The track and field team has spent the winter training and improving.

[Photo] Audio: Indoor track team placed first March 1

Niall Danahey, Reporter
March 23, 2023
A student watches one of Taylor Swift's instagram posts.

[Photo] Audio: How we treat women in power — it’s not just Taylor Swift who faces sexism

Krishita Dutta and Clare McRoberts
March 8, 2023
A member of the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team flips over students participating during the Closing Ceremony on March 1. The acrobatic team is composed of professional young male gymnasts in the Chicago Area.

[Photo] Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei
March 3, 2023
ALL-AROUND ATHLETE. Lucy Aronsohn begins her spring soccer season continuing from travel soccer and winter basketball. Lucy has had to work hard to maintin her committment to being a two-sport, three-season athlete while keeping up her school career.

[Photo] Lucy Aronsohn: Success with every season

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
February 21, 2023
Mispronunciation of names and foreign names is common in the classroom, causing discomfort for some students.

[Photo] Students experience discomfort due to mispronunciation of names

Zara Siddique, Audience Engagement Manager
February 24, 2023
DEEP BREATHS. Students can practice guided meditations and breathing exercises with the wellness app Insight Timer. The wellness council purchased a schoolwide subscription to the app this year and is hoping students will utilize this resource, and that teachers will incorporate Insight Timer into their classrooms.

[Photo] Breathe in: School promotes meditation app Insight Timer for student wellness

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2023
ALL SMILES: French exchange student Sarah Chaillé Chaillé grins as she chats in class with junior Max Mathias during her month-long stay in Chicago.

[Photo] Au Revoir! Exchange students spend month experiencing Chicago

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
November 28, 2022
In the midst of the Nov. 8 elections, Rep. Liz Cheney spoke at campus last week discussing the future of the United States.

[Photo] Liz Cheney talks on the state of U.S. democracy

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2022
Assistant editor Mia Lipson distributes the October edition of the Midway to students during lunch. Four Class of 2022 alumni were chosen for seven finalist awards in a national journalism competition

[Photo] Four Lab alumni named finalists for seven national journalism awards

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Community service officer Brian Arceneaux stands in front of the Kovler Gym building where he works. Throughout the day he is busy assisting and greeting students and teachers. Mr. Arceneaux was awarded the 2022 Billy Streeter Award for Service Excellence.

[Photo] Friendly Face: Brian Arceneaux’s friendly character recognized with Billy Streeter Award

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2022
Juniors Carter Chang (left) and Leyton Mueller (right) attend the U-High Health and Fitness club.

[Photo] Health and fitness club promotes wellness

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
October 13, 2022
When the notification goes off at a random time each day, many U-High students are quick to capture their BeReal within the two minute window.

[Photo] Staged vs. Sincere: BeReal incorporates authenticity into social media

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
September 21, 2022
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