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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
Miriam Bloom

Miriam Bloom, Photo Editor

Miriam Bloom is a 2021 senior who serves as a photo editor. She joined the photojournalism team in the 2019-20 school year.

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Ninth grader Elena Bloom takes a math test for geometry class. While math is typically a subject heavily dependent on testing and finals, the traditional math final structure has been eliminated in many classes this year.

[Photo] Teachers cancel final exams, projects

Lucia Kouri, Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2021
Senior AJ Baker produces music on SoundCloud under the name Eastside. Using extra time during the pandemic, students have turned to sharing their music and passions through the ease of producing on SoundCloud.

[Photo] Through producing audio, students share passions

Grace Holleb, Features Editor
May 7, 2021
Senior Hunter Heyman keeps a goalie stance while anticipating a shot during a practice at Jackman Field March 3. Heyman's leadership was a key quality in helping the boys soccer team through a challenging season.

[Photo] Soccer captain builds team chemistry to fight through unusual season

Lucia Kouri, City Life Editor
May 1, 2021
Parents may register for pre-determined tracks that include a mix of academic and educational classes and more traditional summer camp activities through Adventure Kids.

[Photo] Summer Lab opens registration for students

Caledonia Abbey, Reporter
April 15, 2021
Senior Tolu Johnson faces a player from North Shore Country Day on March 13 with a 65-51 loss. Despite the shortened season, Tolu was glad to have three weeks to spend with his team before they go to different colleges.

[Photo] Despite short season, seniors enthusiastic to play their sport a final time

March 16, 2021
Driving for many is associated with boring commutes and draining traffic, but some students drive to destress and connect with friends.

[Photo] Students drive to reflect, unwind

Peter Pu, News Editor
March 12, 2021
Both spring and winter sports have been given approval to begin their seasons.

[Photo] Winter, spring sports begin at last

February 28, 2021
The climate change statement includes that science education at Lab will model practices focusing on refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and repair.

[Photo] Science department releases climate change statement

Jack Hurst, Reporter
February 24, 2021
Connections for Abused Women and Their Children faced a great strain on its already limited services when the pandemic's stay-at- home order was implemented in the spring of 2020.

[Photo] Local domestic abuse shelter under strain from pandemic

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
February 24, 2021
The decision to cancel winter sports was announced in an email Feb. 17.

[Photo] After postponements, winter sports canceled

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021
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[Photo] Photos: Community members hold candles for COVID-19 memorial service

Anathea Carrigan, Assistant Editor
January 22, 2021
Junior Spencer McKula strides forward across his lane during a Dec. 12, 2019 meet at Latin. Due to continual postponement of winter sports this season, boys swimming has been one of many teams held on standby until further notice.

[Photo] Winter sports delays leave athletes in limbo

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2021
Freshman Elena Bloom gazes out her window awaiting the return to normalcy. While distance learning used to be enjoyable, students long for the days they can escape the monotonous cycle of Zoom classes.

[Photo] Drained by mundane routines, students are eager for change

Audrey Park, Reporter
January 8, 2021
The downtown Chicago skyline reveals only a few of the 77 Chicago neighborhoods represented in the series 'City so Real'.

[Photo] Director Steve James shares Chicago’s diverse experiences, identities in series ‘City So Real’

Amanda Cassel, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
With a cold winter setting in, exercising outdoors is becoming a less viable option for active students, leading some to find new ways to work out indoors.

[Photo] Staying in shape: students adapt exercise regimens to cold weather

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
December 18, 2020
As the pandemic has continued, students have faced new challenges navigating social interactions, leading some students to relax their diligence about getting infected with the coronavirus. Some have completely avoided in-person socialization, while others formed small pods, where members reduce risk by committing to interactions only with a limited group.

[Photo] Students navigate social distancing and isolation

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020
Sophomore Ana Cucalon started the school year off with a goal to apply makeup before class. As distance learning continued, she has found herself neglecting this goal and uses extra morning time to sleep.

[Photo] Morning, self-care routines shift due to distance learning

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
December 8, 2020
U-High teachers have been experimenting with new assessment formats that discourage cheating by challenging and engaging students.

[Photo] Teachers adapt assessments to promote academic integrity

Caroline Hohner, Assistant Editor
November 9, 2020
Sophomore Corona Chen, focused, prepares to swing her racket at the ball in a home match against Lake Forest.

[Photo] Girls tennis team finds success during challenging, unconventional season

Christian Gluth, Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin were the keynote speakers for the virtual event “DECODE,” hosted by the Chicago Literacy Alliance Oct. 1-2. 

[Photo] Chicago nonprofits aim to dismantle systemic inequalities by improving literacy rates

Lucia Kouri, Co-City Life Editor
November 3, 2020
U-High seniors are eager to vote in this year's presidential election.

[Photo] Seniors prepare to go to polls, eager to represent youth vote

Ella Beiser, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2020
U-High Coach Deborah Ribbens (far left) takes a group photo with her boys cross country team during the 2019 season. Ribbens is retiring from coaching after 18 years.

[Photo] Gone the distance: Deborah Ribbens retires as U-High coach after 18 years

Amanda Cassel, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
SPEAKING OUT. Sophomore Brent Pennington and senior Lauren Smith participates in the round table discussion hosted by the Midway in the journalism suite March 3. Senior Sydney Rogers, junior Cole MacSwain and freshman Jordan Rogers joined Brent and Lauren in discussing their experiences as black students at Lab over the years.

[Photo] Brought to the table: Students experience insensitivity, racist jokes, N-word

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
All-School President Ben Cifu talks with members of the Black Students' Association at a Student Council meeting.

[Photo] Lack of confidence in Student Council effectiveness foreshadows coming election

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
BEST BOOK. 2009 U-High graduate and author Gabriel Bump talks to English teacher Catie Bell as he signs his book "Everywhere you don't belong." The novel has had a successful release, garnering critical acclaim even before being published on Feb. 4.

[Photo] Alumnus Gabriel Bump presents novel about belonging

Audrey Matzke, Features Editor
March 1, 2020
Liam DeJong and Charlotte Henderson rehearse "There's No Here Here" with one of their directors, Natalie Hultquist. The other director was Caroline Taylor, and the scene was written by playwright Craig Pospisil.

[Photo] S.E.T. to present works written, directed by students

Peter Pu, Arts Editor
February 19, 2020
CLINK! Seniors Natalie Bakwin and Adria Wilson clink spoons before sampling their bites. Of the seven, Oatly Strawberry was their favorite.

[Photo] Here’s the scoop on dairy-free desserts

Berk Oto, Assistant Editor
January 25, 2020
Students pile plates with food from the potluck-style Blacksgiving spread Nov. 21 in Judd C116. Many clubs had similar events planned for the spring, which now have to be reworked to take place remotely.

[Photo] Black Students Association hosts annual Blacksgiving event

Ella Beiser, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
BRAIDS FOR A CAUSE. With a rainbow of string colors, Isabel Randall of Charms for Champions crafts a bracelet. Driven by family experiences with cancer, juniors Aisha Ziad and Isha Nayak created the club, and all funds raised from bracelet sales will be donated to Comer Children’s Hospital.

[Photo] Charms for Champions fundraises for Comer Children’s Hospital

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2019
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[Photo] New club meets to cook and discuss diverse foods

Ryan Clark, Reporter
October 26, 2019
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[Photo] IDs of parents, certain students possess after-hours privileges

Ella Beiser, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
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LIFE LESSONS. Standing in front of a white board, Humanities teacher Sam Nekrosius gives a demonstration to his seventh-period class. Combining English and History, The course encourages students to place their own identities in the context of American social justice.

[Photo] Middle school teachers instill confidence

Mira Costello, News Editor
October 9, 2019
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