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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
Lucy Shirrell

Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor

Lucy Shirrell is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as an assistant editor. She began journalism as a ninth grader in the 2023-24 school year. Outside of journalism, Lucy enjoys singing, listening to music and baking.

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Sophomore Kylie Carter spikes the ball during the girl's varsity volleyball game on Oct.10 against Morgan Park Academy. The team's season concluded with a loss of 25-21, 25-15 to Wilmington High School on Nov. 5 at the Manteno Semifinal match.

Volleyball season wrap up: Team ends season after loss in sectional semifinal

Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2024
Junior Danyal Shah works in the library during Lab C Oct. 23. To promote a focused environment, librarians are now closing the GPAH doors, requiring students to check in when entering the library and controlling volume during lab periods.

New policies reemphasize library as space for silent work

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
November 1, 2024
Students founded the new Origami Club to serve as a relaxing, mindful workspace. It meets Mondays in the library classroom.

New Origami Club fosters relaxing, calming community

Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
October 25, 2024
Dialing up Debate

Dialing up Debate

Lila Coyne, Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, Clare McRoberts, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
September 28, 2024
Students choose to use public transportation for a myriad of reasons.

No license, no problem

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
September 25, 2024
Netflix’s “Anyone But You” starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney enticed viewers through social media buzz but lacked substance and authenticity in comparison to other rom-coms.

Despite social media buzz, ‘Anyone But You’ disappoints

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
June 4, 2024
Power up your summer

Power up your summer

Neha Dhawan, Tinson Xu, Lucy Shirrell, and Declan Smith
May 23, 2024
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Video: Cook with fresh summer produce

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Japanese Garden in Jackson Park, just outside the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, is a serene area to visit for a break in life.

Unwind in Chicago’s peaceful gardens and urban greenspaces

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Reporter Lucy Shirrell argues that mentorship programs should be added for all ninth graders to help them in many aspects of their transition to high school.

To create a comfortable environment, mentorship programs should be offered to all ninth graders

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Director Mollie Stone conducts the Chicago World Music Chorus at their rehearsal at Fulton Hall on the University of Chicago campus on April 14. Music from many cultures is covered such as Swedish and Gospel. “In any of those languages or dialects, we can still honor the tradition,” member Sarah Elizabeth said.

Striking a chord

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
May 6, 2024
The U-High Midway received 50 awards in the 2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association Newspaper and Digital News Media Contest, which is a contest for top journalism programs in the state.

U-High Midway wins 50 awards in state-wide contest

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
April 30, 2024
Members of the swim team hang out with each other during lunch. The girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels.

Audio: Even after season, girls swimming team friendships remain strong

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Attendees of the Becoming Racially Aware and Valuing Ethnicity conference will attend workshops and discuss how to prevent discrimination in the future.

BRAVE Conference to unite students through conversations about DEI

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Reporter Lucy Shirrell argues that handbook policies that forbid students from carrying and administering their own over-the-counter medication during school hours should be removed.

Abolish policies prohibiting students from carrying personal painkillers, medications

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
U-High Midway adviser and journalism teacher Logan Aimone laughs during a conversation with students in Advanced Journalism while holding a Midway. Mr. Aimone was named the 2024 National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 

Midway adviser named National Journalism Teacher of the Year

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
February 26, 2024
With all the different club options with conflicting schedules, many students newer to U-High are forced to prioritize some and omit others.

Younger students struggle to pick between clubs

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
February 23, 2024
At the winter-themed dance, ninth graders sway to the music in C116. The event was hosted by the Class of 2027 Student council, and, despite limited attendance, the ninth graders enjoyed spending time with their friends.

Despite low attendance, winter-themed dance delights ninth graders

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
January 26, 2024
Active Minds president Juliana Walker demonstrates an activity to juniors Hope Durell and Amira Williams during a club meeting.

New club focuses on post-pandemic mental health discussions

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
November 9, 2023
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