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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
Orlie Weitzman

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor

Orlie Weitzman is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as an assistant editor. She joined the Midway staff in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. When she’s not writing, Orlie loves dancing, spending time with her friends and always has at least three books on the go.

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BREAK THE FAST. Café Lab offers a variety of breakfast foods from fruits and Greek yogurt to less healthy sweets like doughnuts. For students short on time but wanting a nutritious start for the day, dietician Devanee Washington suggests consuming healthy fats and carbs, which can be found in options like overnight oats with fruit, a quick smoothie of greens and Greek yogurt, or a toast with avocado.

Skipping breakfast makes students run on empty

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
December 18, 2024
Sophomore Mardi Gunning poses with some of the pieces of clothing she's altered. Through sewing, crocheting and knitting, Mardi fashions customized outfits and accessories.

Mardi Gunning: Sophomore brings life to clothing through crafts

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
November 29, 2024
Students and parents say they are disappointed and frustrated after a van service that serves North Side families was canceled abruptly. 

Families forced to navigate cancellation of popular van service

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
October 25, 2024
Sophomore Isaac Sutherland moves around Sherry Lansing Theater during rehearsal for U-High's fall play, "Rossum's Universal Robots." The show will run Nov. 14-16 at 7 p.m.

Fall play ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ explores AI, human conflict

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
October 14, 2024
Assistant Editor Orlie Weitzman argues that Lab needs to better advertise its tutoring services for students

Be transparent about hidden cost of high achievement

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
October 10, 2024
Sophomore Taara Sajdeh breaks a tile containing her previous personal record during the cross country team's tile smashing celebration.

Camaraderie in competition: Cross country teams celebrate personal records

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
October 1, 2024
In this Vox Pop, we asked students what they are most excited for this year.

Vox pop: what sudents are most excited for this year

Abhay Chandran, Edward Park, Ari Novak, Orlie Weitzman, Naomi Benton, and Light Dohrn
September 13, 2024
PLACE A PATCH. Junior Summer Pinc puts a pimple patch on her right cheek. Pimple patches, with their ability to cure zits, have found a place as both an acne treatment and a fashion statement.

Patch perfection: Pimple patches provide stylish, subtle acne relief

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Ethel Lackie: Lab alumna competed at 1924 Paris Olympics

Ethel Lackie: Lab alumna competed at 1924 Paris Olympics

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
May 30, 2024
Bonjour, Olympiques!

Bonjour, Olympiques!

Abhay Chandran, Juliana Daugherty, Lucia Dumitrescu, Sohana Schneider, Caroline Skelly, and Orlie Weitzman
May 30, 2024

Video: U-High students answer Paris Summer Olympics trivia

Juliana Daugherty, Caroline Skelly, and Orlie Weitzman
May 30, 2024
Vox Pop: Paris Olympics

Vox Pop: Paris Olympics

Juliana Daugherty and Orlie Weitzman
May 30, 2024
Maggie Rose’s new album features country and folk.

Maggie Rose’s catchy ‘No One Gets Out Alive’ inspires, uplifts

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
May 30, 2024
COMPASSION AND CARE. Tanya Sullivan, a crossing guard who works outside Ray Elementary School, considers interacting with kids as the highlight of being a crossing guard. “You learn a lot from meeting kids from many different schools,” she said, referring to the diverse group of students she encounters daily.

Crossing with care: Hyde Park crossing guard brings connection, positivity

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Nineteen students will advance to the National History Day competition after presenting their projects at the Illinois National History Day competition on April 24 in Springfield.

Nineteen students earn spot at National History Day competition

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
May 2, 2024
On April 6, the Math Team placed third in the 3AA division of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state finals at Illinois State University. 27 students participated in both individual and team contests.

Math Team wins third overall in statewide competition

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Reporter Orlie Weitzman individuals can take action against climate change by buying more environmentally ethical brands or second-hand clothes.

Consumers: Buy ethical fashion instead of fast fashion

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
April 10, 2024
For seniors who have been at Lab their entire lives, known as “lab lifers,” the end of the school year is most definitely bittersweet. High school is a time of immense growth, both academically as well as personally, and many students have grown a sentimental attachment to the school over the years.

Audio: Lab lifers reflect, give advice

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
March 7, 2024
In February, the Model United Nations team competed at two events, including a tournament at Francis W. Parker School on Feb. 10 and a Feb. 16 weekend conference at Georgetown University.

MUN team triumphs at both local and national competitions

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
February 22, 2024
A student receives a henna tattoo during the Nov. 2 Diwali festival held by the Hindu Students Club. The group is a newly established affinity space for Hindu members of the Lab community.

New affinity club gives more voice to U-High’s Hindu community

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
November 7, 2023
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