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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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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:

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

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

All content by Kaden Moubayed
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

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

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

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

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

June 8, 2023
Senior Lauren Tapper dances with her friends under flashing lights.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Arohnsons overtime game-winning goal against Latin on April 10.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Raw Reactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 23, 2023
A student watches one of Taylor Swifts instagram posts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 21, 2022
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