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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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Senior Nicky Edwards-Levin runs at an ISL meet Oct. 17, 2019. On May 8, he broke a school record for 3200 meter race.

[Photo] Senior breaks 25-year-old distance running record

Amy Ren, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Members of the class of 2020 protest during the Climate Strike on Sept. 20, 2019. What does it mean for a student to stand up for the environment?

[Photo] Students grapple with sustainable living and the limitations of being a teenager

Lucia Kouri, City Life Co-Editor
April 19, 2021
Gen Z has played a key role in organizing recent protests from the gun control movement to Black Lives Matter. Only time will tell if the generation can also walk the walk.

[Photo] Will Gen Z ‘be the change’?

Meena Lee, Content Manager
April 15, 2021
While apps such as Instagram and TikTok might provide entertainment, they may be doing more harm than good to students mental health and body image.

[Photo] Pressure to be perfect: Social media sites only give a glimpse of reality

Grace Holleb, Features Editor
April 13, 2021
Spring sports training begins in early 2020, just over a year ago.

[Photo] Spring sports season to begin April 5

Ryan Clark, Assistant Editor
March 17, 2021
U-Highs cross country team runs across Midway Plaisance Park to practice in the fall 2019 season. Cross country is one of the sports that will continue to run practices this fall.

[Photo] U-High athletics teams adjust practices, postpone seasons to comply with new regulations

Christian Gluth, Sports Editor
September 6, 2020
Melissa Warehall is known for her compassion for students in times of need.

[Photo] Melissa Warehall: College counselor leaves legacy of comforting students

Grace Holleb, Reporter
May 22, 2020
From swim coach to math teacher, Paul Gunty contributed to the Lab community in many ways.

[Photo] Paul Gunty: Math teacher, swim coach known for his coolness under pressure retires

Amanda Cassel, Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2020
Sophomores Spencer McKula and Khairy Barnes study at school before the pandemic.

[Photo] Teachers adjust assignments to minimize academic dishonesty

Amanda Cassel, Managing Editor
May 6, 2020
Junior Bethany Stephens and former middle school librarian Ms. Oaks smile at one another after Bethany gave a speech honoring Ms Oaks as her advisorys unsung hero last year. This years Unsung Hero brunch will be held virtually but students will still have the opportunity to give speeches for nominated unsung heroes.

[Photo] Celebration for Lab's unsung heroes to be held using Zoom

April 29, 2020
Class of 2019 sits in the University of Chicagos Rockefeller chapel. during their graduation ceremony. Unlike in 2019, there wont be a U-High graduation ceremony at the chapel this year.

[Photo] Class of 2020 graduation will not be at Rockefeller Chapel

Audrey Matzke, Features Editor
April 8, 2020
STAND FOR CHICAGO. An 80-foot tall mural looms over the British International School soccer field in the South Loop on the back of the Roosevelt Collection. The artist, Max Sansing, sought to “represent Chicago youth” with his artwork. According to the Fire, the mural will stay up for at least three years.

[Photo] Scheduling changes approved for 2021-2022 school year

Ryan Clark, Reporter
March 5, 2020
RAISE THE ROOF —Spanish teacher Laura Salas Damer, also a Lab parent, enjoying the dance floor at the event.

[Photo] $1.6 million raised by Connections 2020 fundraiser

Kajus Nakas, Reporter
March 3, 2020
POWER IN NUMBERS. Chanting along with students from Kenwood Academy, juniors Kennedy Coats and Destiney Williamson chant turn on to Michigan Avenue, as they near the end of the Global Climate Strike.

[Photo] Lab students participate in Global Climate strike in Chicago

Audrey Matzke, Features Editor
September 20, 2019
STRETCH IT OUT. Field athlete Eli Ginsburg stretches before practice after school March 11. Eli is one of only a few athletes on the Track and Field team that actually competes in field events.

[Photo] Too few fielders

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
March 12, 2019
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