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Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief

Nicky Edwards-Levin is an editor-in-chief for the U-High Midway. A member of the Class of 2021, Nicky joined the Midway staff as a member of the Beginning Journalism course in the 2017-18 school year. He enjoys interacting and collaborating with other members of staff at all levels. He runs track and cross country, and listens to copious amounts of classical music. Outside of school, Nicky enjoys co-parenting his pet betta fish, Terry.

Awards:

2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards: Second Place, Sports News (with Ella Beiser and Christian Gluth), “First Time for First Place”

 

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Students and parents protest Lab's conservative return-to-school approach and lack of transparency on Feb. 25 after gathering in front of Blaine Hall.

Parents protest in-person delays despite updates from administration

February 26, 2021
Sports are founded in the assumption that teams or competitors are operating on a level playing field, and when this criterion is not met, the sport can no longer be played the way it is intended, writes editor-in-chief Nicky Edwards-Levin.

Cheaters should have their championships erased

February 26, 2021
Netflix original series 'Bridgerton' takes audiences by surprise with its diversified plot and graphic content.

‘Bridgerton’ provides bingeable, cheesy, cheap entertainment

February 19, 2021
The decision to cancel winter sports was announced in an email Feb. 17.

After postponements, winter sports canceled

February 17, 2021
Seniors will have the first in-person classes in nearly a year starting March 8.

[PHOTO] Hybrid plan: By Feb. 21, students must determine if they will attend in person by grade

February 16, 2021
Gun violence deaths in Chicago nearly doubled in 2020.

Gun control: complicated issue for students, Americans

February 16, 2021

For students, regulation, not bans, is top priority

February 16, 2021
The Faculty Association filed a request for an injunction with the National Labor Relations Board on Feb. 4 requiring the University of Chicago to engage in good-faith negotiations about the return to in-person learning. 

In person at last: U-High students return to campus March 8

January 25, 2021
To our readers: We're committed to accuracy, transparency

To our readers: We’re committed to accuracy, transparency

January 20, 2021
Trump supporters gathered to protest the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. Violence ensued.

Class optional, school work suspended after chaos erupts in Capitol

January 6, 2021
The U-High Midway staff needs a break, too. So from Dec. 19, 2020, to Jan. 3, 2021, the Midway will take a hiatus from reporting and publishing new stories. Throughout the break, we have scheduled some coverage we think is our best or you may have missed.

Midway to take hiatus for winter break

December 17, 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.

Students navigate social distancing and isolation

December 10, 2020
The injunction will be heard in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 8

[PHOTO] Faculty seeks court order to suspend in-person learning

December 3, 2020
On an average day, Americans are on their phones for 5.4 hours according to ZDNet.

The Social Dilemma: The truth behind the screen

October 29, 2020
Members of the Chicago Police Department had sought a suspect in the armed incident.

Shelter-in-place warning issued for historic campus

October 8, 2020
For news engagement day, editors share favorite media outlets

For news engagement day, editors share favorite media outlets

October 6, 2020
Juniors Will Trone and An Ngo managed U-High Stories and said they were motivated to start the Instagram account to expose the truth about discrimination and hate at Lab.

Students publish stories of discrimination, call for administrative action

September 28, 2020
There are six new members of U-High's faculty this academic year.

Get to know Lab’s new teachers and counselors

September 10, 2020
Midway editors pledge diverse, comprehensive coverage for the entire Lab community amid these unprecedented times.

Editors pledge diverse, comprehensive coverage

September 9, 2020
Members of the U-High community attended a meeting to discuss a racist incident March 11. Three months later, students are still calling for substantial change to Lab's culture around race.

Students demand change around DEI, administration point to new plan

June 12, 2020
ChilledCow's YouTube livestream

Lo-fi hip hop finds niche at U-High for simple, relaxing nature

June 9, 2020
History students received multiple awards, one earning a monetary prize.

History students shine at state, national levels

June 4, 2020
The historic harper theater is still open for carryout concession orders.

Movie night: Moviegoers miss unique, nostalgic movie theater experience during closures

June 2, 2020
Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.

[PHOTO] Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices

May 28, 2020
Craig Reubelt is known at Lab for his passion of teaching world languages and many relationships within the Lab community.

Craig Reubelt: Passionate language teacher with countless community relationships retires

May 19, 2020
With deer-dogs, baby clowns, ‘The Midnight Gospel’ grapples with life, death

With deer-dogs, baby clowns, ‘The Midnight Gospel’ grapples with life, death

May 19, 2020

Animated treats: Zany Netflix animations embrace oddity, parodic humor

May 19, 2020
At the end of season one episode 13 of

Relative of student and faculty featured on high-pressure culinary show

May 12, 2020
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, U-High class of 1990, speaks at the graduation of the class of 2017 in Rockefeller Chapel. Dr. Wesley will be returning to speak at the class of 2020 virtual graduation June 11.

U-High graduation to be online in June, potentially in-person in November

May 1, 2020
IHSA officially cancels spring athletic competitions

IHSA officially cancels spring athletic competitions

April 22, 2020
Emelia Piane's music workstation waits ready for her to set to work. Emelia has committed herself to releasing one song each week, adding to her album

Emelia Piane produces “Quarantunes” music album

April 22, 2020
Midway, U-Highlights win national recognition

Midway, U-Highlights win national recognition

April 17, 2020
Beginning March 30, teachers will add tools such as Google Hangouts to conduct synchronous class meetings.

Teachers, students embark on remote learning

March 29, 2020
Grant Park Sanders rally draws Chicagoans

Grant Park Sanders rally draws Chicagoans

March 12, 2020
Photo: Gideon Mitchell competes at Midway Miles

Photo: Gideon Mitchell competes at Midway Miles

March 11, 2020
All-School President Ben Cifu talks with members of the Black Students' Association at a Student Council meeting.

Lack of confidence in Student Council effectiveness foreshadows coming election

March 9, 2020
TUCK AND DIVE. Executing an inward dive tuck, sophomore Ben Luu competes at the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center Feb. 6. At the meet, which was senior night. Ben Cifu and Charles Chen ended their high school swimming careers. It was also coach Paul Gunty’s last meet, as he is retiring after coaching for 44 years, the last 30 years at U-High.

Photo: Senior night meet for swimming and diving

February 24, 2020
Artwork by Risa Cohen

Racing for the nomination

February 21, 2020

Meet the Candidates

February 21, 2020
Cross country skiing offers exercise, break from city

Cross country skiing offers exercise, break from city

January 25, 2020
SISTERLY STRATEGY. Serena Thomas and Sara Thomas discuss a squash point. Serena and two other girls joined Sara on the squash team after Sara spent two years as the team’s sole girl.

Co-ed squash program finally gets more girl players

January 22, 2020
HEADS UP. Freshman Xavier Nesbitt dribbles the basketball against a Francis Parker defender. Both he and his teammates consider him a leader on the team. According to captain Tolu Johnson, Xavier is one of the leaders on the team. A regular starter, Xavier has been one of the team’s top scorers.

Ninth grader shows leadership, dedication on basketball court

January 22, 2020
'Parasite' fuses comical and frightening themes

‘Parasite’ fuses comical and frightening themes

January 21, 2020
EARLY RISERS. Students walk into school 7:50 a.m., ten minutes before class. Many struggle with lack of sleep due to a heavy workload and packed schedule. For some, an 8 a.m. start plus a commute means waking up before sunrise each day.

Parents advocate for later start time

December 6, 2019
Junior Jayne Crouthamel swims during earlier October 5 meet, a dive to save lives fundraiser. Jayne qualified for State in the Athletes with Disabilities 50 and 100 Yard Freestyle events.

Girls swimming finishes strong season

November 22, 2019
Barbecue pork buns sit in a steamer basket at MingHin Cuisine. The buns are a popular part of their expansive Dim Sum menu, which is designed for sharing.

Table hard to find at MingHin Cuisine

November 11, 2019
More than a meal: The diversity of Chicago eats

More than a meal: The diversity of Chicago eats

November 11, 2019
SNAGGING THE STATE TITLE. The boys soccer team celebrates after winning state final game against Marquette Catholic High School 2-1 on Nov. 2. After being down a goal in the first half, the Maroons answered with goals from Stanley Shapiro and Alex Bal. In the semifinal game Nov. 1, the Maroons beat North Shore Country Day School 3-0.

Boys soccer team places first at state

November 2, 2019
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