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Arts Editor Chloë Alexander argues recent Tiktok trends showcasing curly hair products need to acknowledge the origin of coily hair care: the Black community.

[Photo] Curly hair TikTok trends should uplift Black hair textures

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
April 18, 2024
Reporter Declan Smith argues Dropping the honorifics and keeping students and teachers on a first-name basis is beneficial to the academic environment.

[Photo] Drop gendered honorifics: Show respect in other ways

Declan Smith, Reporter
April 17, 2024
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[Photo] Your guide to the 2024-25 Student Council elections

Taariq Ahmed and Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu
April 16, 2024
Reporter Abhay Chandran argues by prioritizing the elimination of issues like greenwashing, we will be able to genuinely approach net-zero emissions making far more progress toward sustainability.

[Photo] Stop greenwashing: critical to more sustainable planet

Abhay Chandran, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Audience Engagement Manager Skye Freeman argues Students, faculty and staff should work to de-stigmatize the word “disability” by using healthier language, inviting perspectives from those in the disabled community to the table, and highlighting the importance of using non demeaning language.

[Photo] Say the word: De-stigmatize the word ‘disability’

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
April 11, 2024
Reporter Orlie Weitzman individuals can take action against climate change by buying more environmentally ethical brands or second-hand clothes.

[Photo] Consumers: Buy ethical fashion instead of fast fashion

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Reporter Sinziana Lazar argues teachers and students should explore other methods of ensuring academic integrity.

[Photo] Use judgment before relying on AI detectors, Turnitin

Sinziana Lazar, Reporter
April 8, 2024
Over 750 parents attended the Laboratory Schools Connections, a fundraising gala, which raised $1,285,723 for student financial-aid.

[Photo] Connections fundraising gala raises $1.2 million

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
April 4, 2024
Chantal Thornberry will join the Lab community as equal opportunity services director and the deputy Title IX coordinator in July. Students seeking help with concerns about discrimination or harassment in the coming weeks should contact Dean of Students Ana Campos.

[Photo] New equal opportunities director and Title IX coordinator to begin in July

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
April 2, 2024
On March 2, 13 U-High Students received a superior ranking in an Illinois State vocalist competition.

[Photo] In district choir competition, all students received a superior

Lila Coyne, Reporter
March 29, 2024
On March 28, from 5-8 p.m., the University of Chicago is celebrating the The Living Legacy of Ida B. Wells in the Logan Center Performance Hall.

[Photo] UChicago events to honor living legacy of Ida B. Wells

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
March 27, 2024
The athletics department will see many changes in the upcoming academic school year.

[Photo] Athletics administration changes

Tinson Xu, Reporter
March 26, 2024
Opinion editor Victoria Washington argues that even though Beyoncé is an R&B singer, she should be allowed to branch off into the country music genre.

[Photo] Beyoncé’s shift to country music pays homage to history of genre

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2024
News Editor Mia Lipson argues that Julian Assange shouldnt extradited for seeking the truth and reporting it.

[Photo] Assange extradition threatens journalistic rights

Mia Lipson, News Editor
March 21, 2024
Reporter Lila Coyne argues the U-High administration should adjust policies surrounding student activities, so students who are absent due to academic teams have the same guidelines students who are absent due to athletic competition.

[Photo] Academic team absences shouldn’t count toward threshold

Lila Coyne, Reporter
March 8, 2024
Reporter David Li argues colleges and universities in the United States should continue to make standardized tests like the SAT and ACT optional in the college admission process.

[Photo] Standardized tests don’t provide a complete picture of knowledge, ability

David Li, Reporter
April 3, 2024
Reporter Dina Letko argues that time with family should be a daily occurrence in all households, whether that is sharing a meal or doing something more elaborate together, such as playing a game or having a movie night.

[Photo] Family time should be common place

Dina Letko, Reporter
March 28, 2024
Reporter Neha Dhawan argues that Pickup shelf theft is consequential to both the business and the consumer and needs to be prevented through increased security.

[Photo] Pickup shelf theft is consequential to businesses, consumers

Neha Dhawan, Reporter
April 1, 2024
Reporter Tinson Xu argues that the federal government should pass the proposed generative AI oversight laws to ensure public safety.

[Photo] Ethical safeguards on AI will increase trust, public perception

Tinson Xu, Reporter
March 27, 2024
The Midway staff will take a break from publishing over spring break except in the event of breaking news after after a busy fall and winter season.

[Photo] Midway to take publishing hiatus over spring break

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Audrey Park, and Sahana Unni
March 5, 2024
Reporter Lucia Dumitrescu argues that people can overcome procrastination through self-awareness and self-discipline.

[Photo] Research on procrastination is imperative to success

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Reporter Sohana Schneider argues that students should embrace the age difference in classes and use it as an opportunity to learn from and mentor one another.

[Photo] Age differences in classes allow students to grow, meet new people

Sohana Schneider, Reporter
March 20, 2024
Joining School Of Rock Chicago West in 2018 as a guitarist, Ciré Kee, now a senior and a brass player, watched the growth of the school first-hand.

[Photo] Audio: Chicago music school experiences boom in business

March 6, 2024
Reporter Naomi Benton argues that congress should pass the Kids Online Safety Act allowing children to have a safer online experience.

[Photo] Congress should pass Kids Online Safety Act; protect youth

Naomi Benton, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Reporter Mira Reddy argues that students should research their cosmetics brands and make sure to only use natural, FDA-approved brands to limit exposure to microplastics.

[Photo] Research cosmetic brands to limit microplastic exposure

Mira Reddy, Reporter
March 14, 2024
Reporter Ari Novak argues that potential buyers of Apples new Vision Pro Headset should consider privacy threats of eye scanning technology.

[Photo] New Vision Pro Headset creates excitement, privacy dangers

Ari Novak, Reporter
March 12, 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.

[Photo] Abolish policies prohibiting students from carrying personal painkillers, medications

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Reporter Caroline Skelly argues that during any week, regardless of whether it is co-curricular, at least one lab period should be guaranteed free and available for students.

[Photo] Allow students one lab period during co-curricular weeks

Caroline Skelly, Reporter
February 28, 2024
City Life Editor Jaya Alenghat argues that while a new White Sox stadium would be beneficial for Chicago, city officials should be responsible when using taxpayer dollars on a nonessential project.

[Photo] A new White Sox stadium would be beneficial but nonessential

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 29, 2024
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[Photo] TikTok should pay Universal Music Group; promote small artists

Juliana Daugherty, Reporter
February 26, 2024
On Feb. 7, junior Ainsley Williams placed first in the regional Poetry Out Loud competition at the Poetry Foundation in Chicago. 

[Photo] Junior places first in regional poetry recitation competition

Sinziana Lazar, Reporter
February 15, 2024
The Social Justice Committee is now accepting workshop submissions for Social Justice Week, which will be held during the week of April 8. 

[Photo] Submissions open for Social Justice Week workshops

Neha Dhawan, Reporter
February 15, 2024
The Ethics Bowl team recently competed in the Chicago High School Regionals, where the team placed second overall and first in average number of points scored.

[Photo] Ethics Bowl team places second overall in regional competition

Tinson Xu, Reporter
February 15, 2024
Features Editor Clare McRoberts argues that tipping removes professionalism from a job and reduces it to a quest to charm passersby who have little or no real knowledge of the profession.

[Photo] The customer isn’t always right; compensate fairly

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
February 15, 2024
The Midway asked students about their views on how dating shows may impact their, or other peoples perspectives on relationships in this Vox Pop.

[Photo] Vox Pop: reality dating shows

Chloë Alexander and Jaya Alenghat
February 13, 2024
Reporter Haley Maharry argues that roles filled by celebrities should instead be given to talented new up and coming talents, not names people will recognize.

[Photo] Celebrity voice casting is ruining the voice acting industry

Haley Maharry, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Migrants in Chicago will still be housed in the 28 shelters all over the city until mid-March. The shelters are closed to the public to protect the migrants privacy.

[Photo] Delayed migrant evictions settle concern, uncertain future

Jaya Alenghat, City Life Editor
February 7, 2024
Betsy Noel, who has worked at Lab since 2017 and serves as Lab’s equal opportunity services director and Title IX coordinator, accepted a position at the University of Chicago. She accepted the position of director of the Office of College Community Standards and assistant dean of students and will be leaving later this year.

[Photo] Betsy Noel, equal opportunities director and Title IX coordinator, accepts UChicago position

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
February 6, 2024
Administrator Zackary Livingston has been selected as Lab’s next middle school principal. Mr. Livingston will join Lab from Zion-Benton Township High School, where he has served as principal since 2021.

[Photo] Administrator selected as new middle school principal

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2024
Editor-in-chief Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu argues that a cycle of ignorance and an inability to acknowledge wrongdoings threatens societys moral code.

[Photo] The age of shamelessness: Embracing one’s mistakes is beneficial — until it’s not

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-chief
February 1, 2024
Sports & Leisure Editor Zara Siddique argues that while social media platforms and instant video services can be seen as a way to stay connected, they also pose a threat to maintaining healthy amounts of social activity.

[Photo] Socializing through screens isn’t enough for healthy connections

Zara Siddique, Sports & Leisure Editor
January 18, 2024
Assistant Editor Light Dohrn argues that despite the fact that the three presidents who testified could have been more proactive about combating antisemitism, the situation was politicized by right-wing ideology.

[Photo] University president’s hearings were more about ideology than antisemitism

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2024
After 185 years, Elgin Academy, a longtime competitor of U-Highs sports teams in the Independent Schools League, is closing.

[Photo] Elgin Academy, a longtime competitor of U-High’s sports teams, to close

Sohana Schneider, Reporter
January 10, 2024
The Finance Club is hosting Andy Dunn, a co-founder of the men’s apparel brand Bonobos, on Dec. 14 in Room C116 during lunch.

[Photo] Finance club hosts CEO to speak on economic career

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
December 11, 2023
Digital Editor Taariq Ahmed asserts that staying informed and educating oneself on current events is crucial to being a successful citizen of the world; and we can do it while preserving our mental health.

[Photo] There is a lot going in the world, but we can change how we interact with it

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
December 7, 2023
Although Girl Math and similar TikTok trends come across as funny and empowering, Arts Editor Chloë Alexander asserts that these trends further negative connotations.

[Photo] Girl Math perpetuates absence of financial literacy

Chloe Alexander, Arts Editor
November 30, 2023
On Nov. 27 at around 2:42 p.m. two different lockdown alerts were sent out on Historic Campus. The alerts were a false alarm triggered by human error.

[Photo] Accidental lockdown alerts send Historic Campus into worried frenzy

Kabir Joshi, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2023
On Oct. 5, the University of Chicago opened a new forum for inquiry and expression. The forum has a still-forming chapter dedicated to Labs middle and high school.

[Photo] University opens forum to honor freedom of expression

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask students who will vote in the 2024 Presidential election which issues are the most important.

[Photo] Vox Pop: 2024 presidential election

Light Dohrn, Edward Park, and Zara Siddique
November 9, 2023
Reporter Milo Platz-Walker argues that influencers glorifying steroids must understand their impressionable audience and must educate them on the drugs downsides, while social media platforms, like TikTok, should enforce stricter content guidelines and discourage content promoting steroid abuse.

[Photo] Influencers: Consider viewers before promoting steroids

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Assistant Editor Edward Park says it’s Instagram users responsibility to take care of their own security and privacy.

[Photo] Instagram users must protect accounts

Edward Park, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2023
The Kistenbroker Family Artist-in-Residence Program is coming back from 2022, after taking a one year break upon returning from the pandemic at a smaller scale, and for the first time the program will focus on dance.

[Photo] After yearlong break, artist-in-residence program returns as dance

Edward Park, Assistant Editor
September 26, 2023
After just over a year of serving as Labs director of security, Brian Canavan is set to leave Lab at the end of this month.

[Photo] Security director to depart Lab schools

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2023
During the summer, certain members of the Class of 2023 received the high school transcripts of their peers due to an unintentional security leak.

[Photo] Administration reflects following summer transcript leak

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
September 18, 2023
When tennis players advocate for themselves or question a play, they should be should be shown support instead of criticism.

[Photo] Self-advocacy in tennis should be supported, not criticized

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
September 14, 2023
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[Photo] High school welcomes 10 new faculty

Taariq Ahmed and Clare McRoberts
September 6, 2023
Midways editors announce plans to enhance relationship with student body and amplify social media interaction and other digital elements for the community.

[Photo] Midway plans to incorporate more student body voice

Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, and Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu
September 5, 2023
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[Photo] Summer street races bring more inconvenience than excitement

Jaya Alenghat and Edward Park
May 30, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask students about what they have gained from participating in extracurricular activities.

[Photo] Vox Pop: Student Extracurriculars

Kabir Joshi and Light Dohrn
May 26, 2023
Retiring history teacher Paul Horton says that John Deweys principles are no longer visible at the Laboratory Schools.

[Photo] Dewey’s ideals are disappearing

Paul Horton, Guest Columnist
May 24, 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.

[Photo] Families to gather for commencement on June 8

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 22, 2023
Now, the most pressing issues facing Generation Z are things like climate change, gun control and affordable housing and education. These are modern issues that require modern people to represent them in government, not the same nine people who have been sitting on the court for decades says Audience Engagement Manager Ainsley Williams.

[Photo] Supreme Court Justices should represent contemporary America

May 18, 2023
Mifepristone is the first pill in a two-pill method of medication abortion. Currently, over half of abortions in America are done by medication abortion.

[Photo] Audio: Upcoming ruling poses threat to abortion pill rights across country

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
May 10, 2023
English teacher Joseph Drogos will serve as the interim middle school principal for 2023-24 school year while the search process gets underway.

[Photo] Middle school teacher appointed 2023-24 interim middle school principal

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
May 3, 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.

[Photo] Experienced coach, administrator, hired as new athletics director

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
April 24, 2023
Reporter Taariq Ahmed argues it’s not difficult to see how men of color often find themselves at the crossroads of the social and emotional boundaries that both people of color and men face.

[Photo] Men of color face intricate mental health barriers

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
April 20, 2023
Four principal finalists visited U-High on April 10-13, talking with administrators, students, faculty and parents on how they would improve the high school. The search committee aims to make a decision by the end of April.

[Photo] 4 principal finalists visit U-High

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
April 14, 2023
Audience Engagement Manager Victoria Washington argues that just as male athletes are praised for their sportsmanship and display of emotion during the game, women, especially black women, should be allowed the space to trash talk their fellow competitors.

[Photo] Like their male counterparts, allow female athletes to display emotion during competitions

Victoria Washington, Audience Engagement Manager
April 13, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask students and faculty about their opinion on the results of Chicagos mayoral election April 4.

[Photo] Vox Pop: Mayoral election results

Sahana Unni, Clare McRoberts, and Zara Siddique
April 7, 2023
Mahi Shah and Cyrus Esmailzadeh were named to the all-state IHSA debate team at the state tournament over spring break.

[Photo] Pair named to all-state IHSA debate team

Niall Danahey
April 6, 2023
Ethan Swinger argues that the Biden administration reauthorization of the previously-halted Willow project serves as a harrowing reminder of the country’s insufficient efforts to address climate change.

[Photo] Due to American administration’s lackluster response to climate change, harmful oil project reapproved

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
March 30, 2023
English classes should give tests so students would need to read the material instead of looking to other sources to complete assignments.

[Photo] English classes should administer tests to ensure authenticity

March 30, 2023
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Middle school principal Ryan Allen is to leave Lab this summer for an assistant head of school position at the Latin School of Chicago.

[Photo] Middle school principal leaves for Latin

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
March 28, 2023
David Santiago argues that the popular social media app, TikTok, should be banned due to safety and security concerns about the app’s data collection.

[Photo] Due to security concerns, TikTok should be banned in the United States

March 29, 2023
Skye Freeman argues that parents should give children free rein to figure out how they identify and allow them to explore and express themselves as they wish, instead of raising them gender-autonomously.

[Photo] Parents, let children explore their identities as they grow up

March 28, 2023
Niall Danahey argues that the United States must uphold treaties and other agreements to defend Taiwan to prevent economical harm to the United States.

[Photo] To support Taiwan, the United States of America must stop China

March 27, 2023
Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu argues that engaging non-academic or nonprofessional summer experiences can be as or more valuable than a prestigious pre-professional position.

[Photo] For summer activities, prioritize passion over résumé

March 23, 2023
In the Candy Creations ArtsFest workshop, students filled up jars and goodie bags with sweet treats, to be donated to shelters for homeless and domestic violence victims.

[Photo] Audio: At ArtsFest, Candy Creations workshop teaches students the importance of acts of kindness

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Sometimes, ArtsFest can be a stressful experience for students who run workshops, as they spend great time planning for the event.

[Photo] Audio: After running a workshop at ArtsFest students experience growth

Edward Park, Reporter
March 7, 2023
To produce bold journalism, healthy communication between the Lab community and the Midway staff is key.

[Photo] Bold journalism is possible when everyone participates

Xander Feigenbaum, Skye Freeman, Kabir Joshi, David Ren, and David Santiago
February 23, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask U-High students and faculty which women currently making history should be honored in a future Womens History Month and/or U-High curriculum.

[Photo] Vox Pop: Women's History Month

February 23, 2023
Student journalists in states not protected by a student press law must gain free press rights in order to promote social change.

[Photo] Student free press laws are necessary for a healthy student community

Jaya Alenghat, Niall Danahey, Light Dohrn, Haley Maharry, and Edward Park
February 22, 2023
Brandon Sandersons new novel offers a much lighter, but still fulfilling, reading experience compared to his other novels.

[Photo] Brandon Sanderson’s first “secret” novel offers a light fantasy read

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
February 22, 2023
The entire system we adopt for the end of semester is counterproductive to its purpose.

[Photo] Finals distribution needs to be restructured to provide more support

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
February 23, 2023
Asian Americans deserve to feel seen in the community and not overlooked as valid people of color. 

[Photo] Race-related discussions must be reframed to include Asian American community

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2023
Assistant editor Chloe Alexander argues that as Disney turns 100 years old, we must recognize how some of its movies perpetuate racist stereotypes.

[Photo] Disney’s 100th anniversary: Not a celebration but a wake-up call

February 23, 2023
Audience Engagement Manager Zara Siddique argues that many TikTok trends use various forms of editing to create unrealistic, harmful norms and standards.

[Photo] TikTok promotes unhealthy trends

Zara Siddique, Audience Engagement Manager
February 16, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Clare OConnor says that despite its medical benefits, birth control isnt perceived as medicine.

[Photo] Birth control as medication must be discussed more openly

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
The process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement for faculty has begun.

[Photo] Faculty Association, administration begin contract negotiation talks

Audrey Park, Managing Editor
February 13, 2023
SUPER BOWL SNACKS: A variety of sweet, spicy, sour or savory snacks are perfect to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Super snacks: Enjoy a variety of flavors while watching the NFL (or the Rihanna concert)

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
February 10, 2023
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