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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
Lucia Dumitrescu

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter

Lucia Dumitrescu is a member of the Class of 2027. She began journalism in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. Outside of journalism, Lucia is a member of Robotics and Science Olympiad. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing guitar, ice skating and tennis.

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Bonjour, Olympiques!

Bonjour, Olympiques!

Abhay Chandran, Juliana Daugherty, Lucia Dumitrescu, Sohana Schneider, Caroline Skelly, and Orlie Weitzman
May 30, 2024
Excitement over Paris Olympics flourishes at U-High

Excitement over Paris Olympics flourishes at U-High

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
May 30, 2024
Released in late 2023, “Origin” is a remarkable movie that combines history, a personal story, a journalistic film and a documentary all in this unique production directed by Ava DuVernay.

‘Origin’ fascinates with gripping message

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Customers stroll through the crowded aisles of bikes at the non-profit store Working Bikes. Established in Chicago 25 years ago, their mission is to send bikes around the world in the hopes of making eco-friendly transportation available for communities , like in Africa and Latin America, that depend on it. Having volunteered there when she was in high school, Katie Clendenning, the service and learning coordinator, said “Working Bikes is a really interesting organization because I think they do a really good job of both thinking and working locally, and also thinking and working globally.”

Customers stroll through the crowded aisles of bikes at the non-profit store Working Bikes. Established in Chicago 25 years ago, their mission is to send bikes around the world in the hopes of making eco-friendly transportation available for communities , like in Africa and Latin America, that depend on it. Having volunteered there when she was in high school, Katie Clendenning, the service and learning coordinator, said “Working Bikes is a really interesting organization because I think they do a really good job of both thinking and working locally, and also thinking and working globally.”

Building Bikes:

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Sophomore Maggie Yagan takes a selfie with sophomore Ishie Holz after winning individual and team honors at the Northwestern MUN conference in Evanston April 11-14.

MUN team secures sixth consecutive win at Northwestern conference

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Many teens listen to classical music despite stereotypes as to who is expected to listen to it.

Audio: Classical music has teen fans, too

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
April 1, 2024
Reporter Lucia Dumitrescu argues that people can overcome procrastination through self-awareness and self-discipline.

Research on procrastination is imperative to success

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Oct. 17 and 24 are the final two days to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at Lab. Sponsored by Comer Health, these vaccines are available for students five years and up and their families.

Lab offers vaccine clinics for students, families

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
October 16, 2023
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