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
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Louis Auxenfans

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor

Louis Auxenfans is a member of the Class of 2023 and serves as the news editor for the U-High Midway. He began in the 2020-21 school year when he was a sophomore and previously served as an assistant editor. So far, his favorite Midway story is on student melatonin usage. Outside of journalism, he is the principal clarinetist of CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra and serves on the U-High Finance Club board. He also enjoys playing the piano, watching soccer and learning about economics.

 

Awards:

2020 National Scholastic Press Association Fall Best of Show: Sixth Place, Election Reporting (contributor), “As trailblazer for multiple identities, Harris inspires students”

All content by Louis Auxenfans
After spending four years as the lead plaintiff in a federal discrimination lawsuit, senior Lorelei Deakin continues to advocate for disabled students.

Accessibility advocate: Student reflects on fight for disability rights in published book

January 30, 2023
REAL OR ROBOT? With its fluent, human-like writing, the AI language model ChatGPT has made it easier for students to skip steps in the writing process by producing an essay on demand. However, there are potential positive applications for the new technology.

Helpful or Harmful? Community debates proper usage of AI writing software

January 18, 2023
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow follows the relationship of two friends for over 40 years and uses ambitious timeline to its advantage.

Novel explores themes of nonromantic love in unique story

January 9, 2023
The U-High Midway and U-Highlights have both received the Crown Award from Colombia Scholastic Press Association. U-High is one of 15 schools to be recognized for their yearbook and news publications.

U-High journalism programs win national awards

December 16, 2022
In 2023-24, every school day will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Weeks will alternate between Lab weeks and Co-curricular weeks.

[Photo] New schedule standardizes class times, includes two versions

December 5, 2022
U-High alumna Rachel Sylora spoke about her career and the skills she gained at Lab at an event co-hosted by the Maroon Key Society and Asian Students’ Association on Nov. 29.

Writing, leadership skills gained at Lab valuable in tech career, alumna says

December 2, 2022
Due to an expected rise in COVID-19 numbers as winter starts, students and employees are being asked to take two COVID-19 tests before returning to school Nov. 28.

Students, employees will test twice before returning from Thanksgiving

November 15, 2022

A rite of passage: Seniors reflect on first voting experience

November 11, 2022
Dalin Dohrn holds up her drawing for the Art Throwdown contest that won her second place. The competition required artists to draw a piece of artwork in 90 minutes.

Senior places second in state art competition

November 10, 2022
Louis Auxenfans argues that the United States needs to take stronger action to support Taiwan.

To support Taiwan, America needs action, not rhetoric

October 13, 2022
After a flood of support from members of the Hyde Park community, Kilwins reopened their doors in late July.

Store reopens in heart of Hyde Park

September 26, 2022
Jason Pallas

Jason Pallas

September 12, 2022
Matthew Insalaco

Matthew Insalaco

September 12, 2022
Deb Donely

Deb Donely

September 12, 2022
Cody Boukather

Cody Boukather

September 12, 2022
Shannon Barker

Shannon Barker

September 12, 2022
Fresh Faces: Lab welcomes 9 new faculty

Fresh Faces: Lab welcomes 9 new faculty

September 12, 2022
Alma Moskowitz and Katie Baffa tour an art museum as a part of their May Project.

Seniors pursue a diverse range of May Projects

May 27, 2022
The Math Team placed first in the llinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state competition, their concluding competition for the season.

Math Team finishes season by placing first in state competition

May 12, 2022
Understanding the works of financial literacy is becoming increasingly more important. However, it is a topic many do not understand well.

Fast check: Your personal finance questions answered

May 3, 2022
Senior Aaron Kim and sophomore Mahi Shah will participate in the prestigious debate tournament, the Tournament of Champions, from April 23-25. Aaron and Mahi only started working together last November as debate partners.

Audio: Students prepare for prestigious debate tournament

April 8, 2022
University of Chicago economics professor John A. List signs a copy of his new book, The Voltage Effect. Dr. List sat down with the Midway and gave tips for how his methods for scaling ideas can be applied to the lives of high school students.

Scaling success: Economist John A. List teaches students to grow their ideas

April 1, 2022
A sparkling voice: Marjorie Bryant

A sparkling voice: Marjorie Bryant

March 28, 2022
Amanda ODonnell and Zachary Gin, were selected to the 2020-21 IHSA Academic All-State team with honorable mention honors.

Students receive all-state honors for academic, athletic achievements

March 7, 2022
The Theater department is holding auditions March 1-4 for the newly announced spring musical production.

Theater opens auditions for spring musical ‘Seussical’

February 25, 2022
Doctors say that natural sleep methods are healthier than melatonin, which, when taken regularly, could cause headaches and prolonged fatigue.

Students find alternative ways to sleep as melatonin usage rises

February 23, 2022
Elevator issues such as long wait times and break-downs increase stress in students who need it to get to class.

Elevator obstacles generate anxiety

February 7, 2022
Year of Wonder allows the reader to discover new pieces of classical music and practice daily joy.

Find joy through a ‘Year of Wonder’

December 20, 2021
After experiencing renovations, the Pullman Clock Tower is now the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, and part of the Northern Front Erecting Shops.

Pullman: A monumental neighborhood

December 15, 2021
The 2021 U-Highlights yearbook won the NSPA best of show and placed ninth in the 144-264 page yearbook category.

U-Highlights staff win national awards

November 17, 2021
English teacher Colin Rennert-May receives his booster shot during an on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic Oct. 15.

Teachers receive booster shots; UChicago requires employee vaccination

October 19, 2021
The Model UN team had a strong showing during a training conference Oct. 2.

Model UN team starts season strong

October 18, 2021
Students stand in the cafeteria line during their lunch period. Those who use their MealTime account checkout quicker compared to students who use credit cards.

Students choose Café Lab payment methods for convenience

September 29, 2021
Sophomore Ella Cohen-Richie sets the ball during a varsity game against Lake Forest Academy on Sept. 14.

With fewer restrictions, fall sports return in full swing

September 16, 2021
Pianist Laura Fenster has played for friends, neighbors and the public during the pandemic. She gave open-air performances in her backyard and online concerts through Zoom. “Theres something thats just electric when its live that I think just doesnt come through with recorded concerts,” Ms. Fenster said.

A break from lockdown: pianist connects neighbors with music

June 7, 2021
Alexis Chia presents with Eliza Doss about their May project called Back to the Future of Fashion. Seniors who participated in May project gave classroom presentations June 1-4.

Seniors present creative, innovative May Projects

June 4, 2021
Vaccine passports should be required for international travel and encouraged for sporting events, writes reporter Louis Auxenfans.

Vaccine passports needed to renew daily life

June 2, 2021
Members of the CYSO rehearse in a pod in order to socially distance. Each pods consist of 18 to 37 masked musicians rehearsing for seventy five minutes at a time.

Back in action: CYSO resumes live rehearsals after enduring a long year

May 16, 2021
Exchange trips to Martinique, Argentina, China and Italy have all been canceled for the 2021-2022 school year.

No exchange trips planned for 2021-22 academic year

May 13, 2021
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to fight stereotypes, sophomore Jade Deng holds a white poster sign about why she is not the model minority. Jade is the only student who submitted a photo, but students have until May 17 to email their photos to ASA president Zara Baig or adviser Aria Choi.

Asian Students’ Associations initiate ‘Not your Model Minority’ poster project

May 11, 2021
Remaining student loans debt of less than $50,000 should be forgiven by the federal government, writes reporter Louis Auxenfans.

Federal government should forgive student loan debts up to $50,000

April 20, 2021
Lang Lang recently recorded J. S. Bachs legendary set of variations for Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, the Goldberg Variations.

Lang Lang’s interpretative sense falters on ‘Goldberg Variations’

April 6, 2021
Despite challenges of running the club on Zoom, members of Girl Up discuss topics such as girls’ education, marginalized voting groups and intersectional feminism.  

Girl Up members start fundraiser, discuss intersectionality

April 1, 2021
Along with playing Kahoot, attendees of the Asian Students Association Lunar New Year celebration of the Year of the Ox on Feb. 19 make origami lanterns.

Asian Students’ Association celebrates Year of the Ox with Kahoot, origami

February 22, 2021
Sophomore William Tan takes the stage with Beethovens Cello Sonata in C Major in his submission for the new Music and Film Journal.

Submissions open for new online music and film journal

February 3, 2021
The SAT Subject Tests and optional SAT Essay will be discontinued.

Students find relief after SAT subject tests, optional essay are discontinued

January 27, 2021
According to the Chicago Tribune, the City of Chicago plans to have 10,500 more bikes arrive by 2021.

Electric bikes: An efficient way to get outside and see the city

December 15, 2020
Senior Bethany Stephens, one of the presidents of FemStem, showcases how to draw scientific illustrations from neurons to molecules and physics.

FemStem members make videos to continue teaching stem during distance learning

December 8, 2020
Despite challenges of running the club on Zoom, members of Girl Up discuss topics such as girls’ education, marginalized voting groups and intersectional feminism.  

Girl Up organizes voter registration drive to increase election turnout

October 28, 2020
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