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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
Nathan Li

Nathan Li, Photographer

Nathan Li, a member of the Class of 2025, is a beginning photojournalist. His favorite part of photojournalism is documenting sports and being able to include his friends. Outside of photojournalism, Nathan likes playing basketball and listening to music. 

Awards:

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

All content by Nathan Li
Before the Dec. 18 high school music concert at Mandel Hall, ninth grader Ari Wong prepares by wetting the reed for his clarinet while laughing and playing around with a friend's violin.

Gallery: U-High winter music concert

Lila Coyne, N.C. Gunning, Nathan Li, and Olin Nafziger
December 20, 2024
SANTA COMES EARLY. Every year the CTA decorates one of their trains as “Santa’s Express” with a Santa and reindeer, and elves as dedicated conductors to raise money for food baskets.

[Photo] Charity and Cheer

Ari Novak, Assistant Editor
December 18, 2024
Senior Simon Lane and sophomore Connor Lane are brothers, and both have passions for running. They inspire each other to work hard at their shared sport.

[Photo] Simon and Connor Lane: Brothers push each other in shared passion for running

Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024
Robotics team coordinator Ketan Kandula works on a robot before a demonstration. The U-High robotics team placed third in the Boiler Bot Battle at Purdue University.

[Photo] Robotics team places third, gives new members experience at Purdue competition

Ellie Rosenberg, Reporter
November 15, 2024
Senior Maxine Hurst follows through on a drive at golf competition earlier in the season. The girls golf team placed third overall at the IHSA 1A State

[Photo] Golf teams compete at state; girls finish third

Caroline Skelly, Audience Engagement Editor
October 29, 2024
Students and parents say they are disappointed and frustrated after a van service that serves North Side families was canceled abruptly. 

[Photo] Families forced to navigate cancellation of popular van service

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
October 25, 2024
Women in Leadership club co-presidents Saanika Dutta and Illana Schopin lead a meeting. Women in Leadership is one of two new clubs in the high school dedicated to supporting marginalized students in academic fields. 

[Photo] Two new clubs launched to promote diversity in academics

Ellie Rosenberg, Reporter
October 22, 2024
TRUSTED TRANSIT. Senior Joonsung Kim gets into his Uber on the corner of South east View Park and East 54th Street.

[Photo] Uber Teen offers safer option for students

Abhay Chandran, Audience Engagement Editor
October 16, 2024
Varsity debate members Austin Lok and Devdan Jeffrey compete in the virtual Marist Ivy Street Tournament Sept. 27.

[Photo] Two debaters compete in virtual tournament, miss elimination rounds

Edward Park, Health & Wellness Editor
October 7, 2024
In a German 5 class, junior Oliver Go works with teacher Marianne Zemil. The news that Lab’s German program will be phased out sparked communitywide protests and other reactions.

[Photo] Budget cuts disappoint, dishearten

Light Dohrn, Arts Editor
May 27, 2024
Throughout her time at Lab, U-High math teacher Jane Canright dedicated herself to her passion for math, developing curriculums and serving on countless committees.

[Photo] Canright contributed leadership in 30 years

Mia Lipson, Managing Editor
May 24, 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.

[Photo] Unwind in Chicago’s peaceful gardens and urban greenspaces

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Debate captains Mahi Shah and Cyrus Esmailzade lead their team with determination and resilience, inspiring a winning spirit for the entire team.

[Photo] From underdogs to winners: debate duo’s synergy leads to success

Edward Park, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2024
Asa Bordelon, a junior, has found a passion for sewing and tailoring. Through this activity, his interest in history is explored as well.

[Photo] Pandemic Pastime to Passion: Asa Bordelon explores history interest through sewing

April 26, 2024
Asa Bordelon, a junior, has found a passion for sewing and tailoring. Through this activity, his interest in history is explored as well.

[Photo] Pandemic Pastime to Passion: Asa Bordelon explores history interest through sewing

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
April 26, 2024
Senior Zetta Mrizek answers a question on a panel during the opening assembly for Social Justice Week, alongside junior Juliana Walker, math teacher Shauna Anderson and U-High counselor Camille Baughn-Cunningham.

[Photo] Social Justice Week activities promote diversity, inclusivity

Haley Maharry, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Embracing the warm weather and clear skies, ninth grader Bryce Poston gazes up at the sky in awe during the eclipse. “It was a pretty cool experience being so close to a full eclipse,” Bryce said, “and I’m glad the school gave us the chance to go out and view it.”

Eclipse excitement: Lab community gathers to celebrate unique celestial event

Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, and Bryce Light
April 10, 2024
Many teens listen to classical music despite stereotypes as to who is expected to listen to it.

[Photo] Audio: Classical music has teen fans, too

Lucia Dumitrescu, Reporter
April 1, 2024
A student looks at his phone, following a tutorial for a looksmaxxing method, mewing. Recently, looksmaxxing has risen in popularity on the internet and at U-High.

[Photo] Students participate in self-improvement trend looksmaxxing

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
March 22, 2024
The Digital Audio Recording Arts Operating System (DARA OS) group, a student electronic ensemble from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, performs some of their music to an audience in the Ken Griffin Auditorium. “Most people use music software to compose music, but this group goes a step further by performing it live,” music teacher Francisco Dean, workshop chaperone, said. “DARA OS has been an ArtsFest staple for several years now, and they always do a great job of entertaining while showing how innovative technology can be. I hope students were entertained as well as inspired.”

[Photo] ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, and Skye Freeman
February 29, 2024
The varsity debate team placed first during the Maine East Regatta in Park Ridge Feb. 9-11.

[Photo] Debate team continues strong performance at recent conference

Abhay Chandran, Reporter
February 28, 2024
Holding a Tame Impala record, a customer browses through records at Hyde Park Records on 53rd street. Vinyl has seen a recent boom in popularity, despite the other listening platforms available.

[Photo] Vinyl revival: Despite myriad of music listening options, vinyl makes a comeback

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2024
To provide a commercial salon space, Sheila Dantzler works closely with stylists including Savanna Finely to create a positive work environment. She believes creating work environments like the Suites will inspire the entrepreneurs of Bronzeville.

[Photo] Hair check: Sheila Dantzler

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
February 21, 2024
Pajama pants are a popular clothing choice for many U-High students, even after in-person learning began again.

[Photo] Pajamas remain a popular pant choice for school, even after online learning

Ari Novak, Reporter
February 2, 2024
Cats mingle at an adoption center in Chicago.

[Photo] Cat adoption rises in popularity due to lifestyle, calm characteristics

Dina Letko, Reporter
January 29, 2024
With her fellow students observing from behind, ninth grader Kylie Carter concentrates on serving the ball against her teachers. “It was kind of nerve-wracking,” Kylie said, “because two of them were my favorite teachers, and I didn’t want to get on their bad side. But it was super fun because it was not a serious game.”

[Photo] Student-faculty games cultivate school spirit, community bonding

Taariq Ahmed and Jaya Alenghat
November 17, 2023
The U-High Debate team has displayed strong results at recent competitions and has earned individual and group recognition.

[Photo] Debate team performs well at recent conferences

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 7, 2023
Ninth grader Clasine Bernstein springs upward for the spike during JV’s Dig Pink game before the varsity match.

[Photo] Dig Pink brings together community

Zara Siddique, Sports and Leisure Editor
October 26, 2023
Senior TA Poppy Beiser explains to students how to titrate with a burette. She is the TA for an AT Chemistry Lab period for the 2023-2024 school year.

[Photo] U-High seniors assist, learn as teaching assistants in advanced science classes

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
October 13, 2023
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