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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
Mia Lipson

Mia Lipson, News Editor

Mia Lipson is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as news editor. She began journalism in the 2021-22 school year as a ninth grader and previously served as an assistant editor. Her favorite story she has written is a profile on retiring P.E. teacher Terri Greene. Outside of journalism, she is an editor for the InFlame Journal of History and Economics, and the Renaissance literary magazine. She enjoys running, writing and reading any history book she can find.

Awards:

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, San Francisco convention: Superior, editorial writing

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Carrying her teammate Emma Heo on her back, junior Juliana Walker leads the volleyball team into the Upper Kovler gymnasium. Each U-High athletics team had their own moment to rally in front of the crowd before the next arrived.

U-High celebrates community spirit in annual Homecoming assembly

Taariq Ahmed and Mia Lipson
September 25, 2023
U-Highs new principal Martin Woods gestures to the crowd of students at the back to school assembly. Mr. Woods is eager to get to know students and embrace the Lab communitys spirit and closeness.

A warm Woods welcome

Mia Lipson, News Editor
September 25, 2023
Narcan, an opioid antagonist designed to prevent overdoses, is now available in the U-High nurses office. As a measure of protecting public health, we want to be prepared to treat anything that comes our way, Laboratory Schools lead nurse Kristen Szewczyk said.

Narcan made available in nurse’s office

Mia Lipson, News Editor
September 21, 2023
ORIENTATION SMILES. Tyra DeWeese, Ledya Wreden and Justin Salomon laugh as they walk to the buses to depart on ninth grade retreat, on Aug. 31. The Class of 2027 met their advisers after completing a scavenger hunt.

New security, schedule implemented

Mia Lipson and Audrey Park
September 4, 2023
As the commencement ceremony comes to a close, the new graduates rejoice and throw their caps into the air.

161 seniors graduate as the Lab community honors the Class of 2023 at Rockefeller Chapel

Mia Lipson, News Editor
June 8, 2023
Senior Juan Chaides stands up after receiving an award. During the June 1 assembly, students were recognized for their exceptional contributions by acknowledgements such as the Citizenship Award, which is given to students for their devotion to upstanding service in the community.

Student awards assembly celebrates individuals, groups

Mia Lipson and Taariq Ahmed
June 2, 2023
Since receiving a Lab P.E. teacher position as her first job ever in 1980, Ms. Greene has treasured the opportunity to watch students grow and help them along the way.

Greene cherished kids for 42 years

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Bridging the Gaps: Gabriel Baker

Bridging the Gaps: Gabriel Baker

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 23, 2023
The graduation committee has selected the senior speakers and performers for the Class of 2023’s graduation ceremony taking place at Rockefeller Chapel from 2-4 p.m. on June 8. Amy Solomon, Class of 2010, will give the commencement address.

Families to gather for commencement on June 8

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 22, 2023
Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Sahana Unni, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, Ainsley Williams, Taariq Ahmed, Peter Cox, Victoria Washington, Ethan Swinger, and Audrey Matei
May 19, 2023
Matthew Manley, former coach and and athletic director of 20 years, has been selected as the Director of Athletics for the Laboratory Schools next year.

Experienced coach, administrator, hired as new athletics director

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
April 24, 2023
Brandon Johnson speaks to reporters at an event at Kenwood Academy in February, before his victory in the April 4 election.

Underdog progressive Brandon Johnson wins mayoral election

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2023
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas participate in a debate hosted at the University of Chicago on March 30.

Mayoral election: candidates show a sharp contrast

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
March 31, 2023
Students participate in one of the first water polo club practices at Sunny Pool.

Audio: New water polo club team begins first season

Mia Lipson and Ethan Swinger
March 21, 2023
Senior Nico Ahmed works on Sprockets & Screws robot in preparation for a competition.

Robotics team places 22nd at state

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2023
Season two of Netflix show “Ginny and Georgia” is a compelling watch despite cliches and unrealistic plots, and is an improvement from the first season.

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 2 presents improved focus on relationships, stories

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 17, 2023
Senior Nico Ahmed, a member of Sprockets & Screws, works on his teams robot in preparation for the regional competition.

Robotics team advances to state

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 16, 2023
Despite common belief, students and medical professionals say birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.

Birth control: More than pills, periods and pregnancy prevention

Mia Lipson , Clare O'Connor , and Ainsley Williams
February 14, 2023

Hormonal medications can provide way to manage menstrual cycle

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
Lab has begun searching for a new athletics director and hopes to select the candidate shortly. David Ribbens, Lab’s director of athletics for two decades, will retire.

New athletics director to be selected by spring

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
Following their walkout from the MLK assembly, the Black Students Association played audio testimonials in hallways Jan. 17. The testimonials were collected from members of U-High identity groups and detail accounts of overt discrimination and microagressions.

With powerful testimonials of discrimination, groups call for action

Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, and Téa Tamburo
January 24, 2023
Moments before students walked out of the assembly, BSA co-presidents Camille Bryant and Michael Ewing discuss how students of color continue to feel unwelcome at school.

BSA leaders abruptly end MLK assembly with walkout to protest discrimination

Taariq Ahmed and Mia Lipson
January 12, 2023
Playing Cene, students learn about climate change by completing quests containing puzzles, quizzes and other tasks.

In alternate reality game, 7th graders find new ways to explore climate change

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2023
Some students appreciate how the new schedule standardizes start and end times with the lower and middle school, while others say the later end will make them reschedule extracurriculars.

Students react with mix of optimism and frustration to schedule changes

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
January 6, 2023
Six U-High students attended the National Association of Independent Schools Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Dallas Nov. 30-Dec. 3, to learn about incorporating discussions about community into the diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum at Lab.

Learning about equity and community, students bring diversity conference lessons to DEI curriculum

Mia Lipson, Assistant editor
December 7, 2022
ALL SMILES: French exchange student Sarah Chaillé Chaillé grins as she chats in class with junior Max Mathias during her month-long stay in Chicago.

Au Revoir! Exchange students spend month experiencing Chicago

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
November 28, 2022
A noose was found at the construction site of the Obama Presidential Center on Nov. 10, which halted construction.

Obama Presidential Center halts construction after noose found on site

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2022
Supervised injection sites provide more direct care to individuals. Employees or volunteers of such organizations are competent in administering substances in a safer manner than would be possible without their assistance.

Setting up supervised injection sites would save lives

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
November 11, 2022

Beware of groups, candidates seeking to undermine voting rights, violence

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
October 26, 2022
So much at risk…

So much at risk…

Téa Tamburo, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Amy Ren, Zara Siddique, Victoria Washington, and Peter Cox
October 26, 2022

Video: Simple pumpkin carving tips can improve your jack-o’-lantern

Clare McRoberts and Mia Lipson
October 14, 2022
Newly elected ninth grade class president Sahana Agarwal addresses her classmates during student council election speeches on Oct. 6.

Class of 2026 elects Student Council officers

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2022
Ninth grader Daniel Chang poses with his driver. He cannot compete on the team in his first year at U-High due to temporarily enrolling at Naperville North High School and their golf team after the school year started. Daniel was recently ranked third in Illinois for the Class of 2026 following recent tournaments.

Golfer among top in state not allowed on team

Mia Lipson, Reporter
September 28, 2022
student in library takes book off shelf

TikTok subculture inspires teens to read

Mia Lipson, Reporter
September 22, 2022
During their retreat, 9th grader Eve Dyson reads instructions on writing a letter to their future self.

Vox Pop: Ninth graders share worries, excitement for high school

Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
September 13, 2022
Senior Amanda ODonell walks down Gordon Parks Arts Hall Assembly Hall to receive her award as students enthusiastically applaud. She was a William “Doc” Monilaw Medalist.

Students celebrate graduating seniors and community members at awards assembly

Mia Lipson, Reporter
June 3, 2022
Chicago has various indoor and outdoor activities and adventures to try this summer.

A guide to your summer unplugged

Sophie Baker, Mia Lipson, Clare McRoberts, Zara Siddique, Ainsley Williams, and Oliver Wilson
June 2, 2022
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[Photo] Indoor activities provide cure for rainy day boredom

June 2, 2022
Emma Chamberlain’s podcast “Anything Goes” features her honest and relatable discussion of any topic and with the feeling of hearing from an old friend.

Podcast ‘Anything Goes’ achieves relatable listening experience

Mia Lipson, Reporter
May 25, 2022
In an English 1 class, students read and reflect on their semester in English.

English department shifts curriculum, including poetry, emphasizing diversity

May 17, 2022
Sophomores Jackson Skelly and Brandon Chang present at a Finance Club meeting April 13.

New Finance Team participates in first competition

Mia Lipson, Reporter
April 13, 2022
Criminalizing abortions does not stop them from occurring, and the effects of these restrictive bans push women to access abortions through other ways, such as extensive travel or unsafe and illegal procedures, writes Mia Lipson.

Legalize abortion at the federal level

Mia Lipson, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Legal protections for student journalists will become impotent unless they are renewed and the importance of student journalism rights is understood, argue a collection of Midway staff.

Opinion: Student journalism rights must be protected

Sophie Baker, Mia Lipson, Clare McRoberts, Zara Siddique, Ainsley Williams, and Oliver Wilson
February 24, 2022
The Model United Nations team won Best Small Delegation at the Chicago International Model United Nations conference.

Junior members lead their first Model UN conference

Mia Lipson, Reporter
February 14, 2022
English teacher Christine Himmelfarb and senior Ariana Vazquez, both wearing black masks, conference during class.

Student mask usage increases after omicron spike

Mia Lipson, Reporter
January 28, 2022
U-High sophomores and juniors will work among fellow high school and college students for 37.5 hours a week to research areas of interest in the computer science field.

Applications open for computer science research position

Mia Lipson, Reporter
December 17, 2021
Junior Ella Hultquist pays for her items at the coffee shop.

Transaction fee to be added for credit card users

Mia Lipson, Reporter
October 25, 2021
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