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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
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Sophomore Maya Atassi dribbles the ball at a practice in Sunny Gym last season Feb. 19. With the status of winter sports in doubt, the gym may remain empty for a while longer.

[Photo] Winter sports practices remain uncertain

Ryan Clark, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2020
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[Photo] Community gathers to discuss climate change

Ethan Swinger, Reporter
April 22, 2020
Juniors Rohan Shah and Loren Pope listen during a Mock Trial practice in March 2020. Mock Trial was a new club this year, and unfortunately was unable to compete in their first-ever competition because of COVID-19.

[Photo] Mock Trial competition canceled, but members have hope

Meena Lee, Reporter
April 14, 2020
BUILDING COMMUNITY. Juniors Zach Sharp and Sophia Woodruff have a discussion at one of the workshops, lead by the Students with Disabilities Association at Lab. The workshops aim to illustrate the experiences of certain students and stimulate discussion on how to best help each student.

[Photo] Students with Disabilities club leads teacher workshops to support students

Ella Beiser, News Editor
March 9, 2020
Meena Lee, right, participant in the 2020 IHSA Three-Point Showdown, celebrates with her teammates during a home game against Latin. Meena advanced to the preliminary level of the state tournament in Normal, IL.

[Photo] Sophomore participates in IHSA Three-Point Showdown

Ben Richardson, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Bravo 1 Strikeforce, made up of seniors Zach Leslie, Ben Richardson, Asher Liu, Jonny Lyndon and Mickey Claffey, give a speech upon winning the annual Artsfest challenge The Hunt. Teams compete for points by completing a series of tasks, ranging from the mundane to the esoteric.

[Photo] Team Bravo 1 Strikeforce wins The Hunt

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
February 27, 2020
TUCK AND DIVE. Executing an inward dive tuck, sophomore Ben Luu competes at the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center Feb. 6. At the meet, which was senior night. Ben Cifu and Charles Chen ended their high school swimming careers. It was also coach Paul Gunty’s last meet, as he is retiring after coaching for 44 years, the last 30 years at U-High.

[Photo] Photo: Senior night meet for swimming and diving

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Junior Danny Han works on a robot during the teams practice time. The robots need to be able to identify and manipulate objects, such as legos, during competitions.

[Photo] Robotics team wins regional championship

Abe Callard, Reporter
February 7, 2020
BUGLE BOY. Ever since he was little, singing and playing music has been a huge part of Nathan’s life. He learned piano when he was 5, trumpet at 9, and guitar 10 — all while playing with his family and even at his synagogue.

[Photo] MUSIC MAN: Pure passion spurs senior’s love for music

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
January 22, 2020
DARK AND BREWING. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Michigan Avenue provides a look into the coffee process, from bean to brew.

[Photo] A whole new brew

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
December 10, 2019
HEAD IN THE GAME. Senior Eve Grobman dribbles the basketball during practice. Along with being a varsity athlete in both soccer and basketball, she is also the MUN Director General.

[Photo] Students know, they got a friend in Eve

December 11, 2019
Seniors Sarah Lurye and Sebastian Ingersoll sign NCAA D1 letters of intent during lunch Nov. 13.

[Photo] Seniors sign letters of intent during lunch Nov. 13

Grace Holleb, Reporter
November 13, 2019
HAUNTING HORNS. Band members perform in Café Lab for parading students during the lower school’s Halloween costume parade. The band also performed at Earl Shapiro Hall, where the celebration was inside due to cold and snow.

[Photo] Band performs at Earl Shapiro Hall Halloween parade

Ryan Clark and Colin Leslie
November 1, 2019
SPOOKY SCARY STORIES. Alia Thomas, a senior peer leader, reads a Halloween-themed story to two students from the Earl Shapiro Hall. Junior and senior peer leaders met with the younger students on Oct. 29 for books and haunts in Café Lab.

[Photo] Strategic framework outlines priorities for Lab future

Peter Pu, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2019
FINDING THE FORMULA: Surrounded by collaborating Mathematics team members, freshman Jeffery Chen works through questions on the white board. He said he enjoys coming up with creative solutions to difficult locgic problems.

[Photo] No easy answers: Math Team bonds over complicated problems

Audrey Matzke, Features Editor
November 3, 2019
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[Photo] Faculty attend tap dancing lessons

Krishita Dutta, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Varsity volleyball players celebrate after a play at Dig Pink fundraiser

[Photo] More than $1,000 raised for Dig Pink

Olivia Griffin, Reporter
October 1, 2019
THREE-PEAT. Junior Emelia Piane continues her winning streak at the homecoming assembly, winning the fruit roll up contest for the third year in a row.

[Photo] Students embrace Spirit Week with fun outfits

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Arts Editor
September 30, 2019
Lea Rebollo Baum and Alexis Chia complete a chopstick ice-breaking activity prepared by the visiting Chinese students.

[Photo] Chinese exchange program features new, and returning, activities

Caledonia Abbey, Midway Reporter
February 19, 2019
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