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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
Peyton Palmer

Peyton Palmer, Photographer

Peyton Palmer is an assistant editor and a member of the class of 2026. Her favorite part of photojournalism is photographing student life and the girls swim and dive team. Outside of photojournalism, Peyton enjoys spending time with family and friends, and she participates in girls tennis.

Awards:

2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, first-year photo

All content by Peyton Palmer
Ninth grader Sofia Caldentey and junior Maggie Yagan work together to set up C-116 to host the UNHRC committee for U-High’s Model UN conference, LabMUNC, on Friday afternoon, Dec. 6.

Model UN team hosts first conference at Lab since before pandemic

Milo Platz-Walker, Peyton Palmer, Daniel Baeza, and Eli Raikhel
December 10, 2024
History teacher Christy Gerst records herself narrating a text for a class to access, an effort that gives her students an easier way to learn.

[Photo] Working to support student comprehension, history teacher records texts

Juliana Daugherty, Audience Engagement Manager
December 6, 2024
Senior Uma Malani flips from the diving board during the team’s meet against Mother McAuley on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Girls swimming and diving places fourth at sectionals, breaks school records

Ari Novak, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2024
This exhibition was created as a tribute to the Johnson Publishing Company, which was founded by John Johnson in 1942. The exhibition is located at the Stony Island Arts Bank.

[Photo] Exhibition serves as tribute to the Johnson Publishing Company

Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2024
PROFOUND PERSPECTIVES. Courtney Bledsoe, owner of the newly opened bookstore Call and Response, poses with a book in her store. The bookstore opened on May 4, and it aims to share stories from authors of color.

[Photo] Center & Connect

Sohana Schneider, Assistant Editor
October 23, 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.

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

Orlie Weitzman, Assistant Editor
October 14, 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.

[Photo] Patch perfection: Pimple patches provide stylish, subtle acne relief

Orlie Weitzman, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Ray Han and Sophie Li prepare their boat for a sailing practice last Spring. Clubs and departments are addressing changes and adapting in light of new, smaller budget cuts.

[Photo] Lab adapts to reality of tighter budget

Taariq Ahmed, Jaya Alenghat, and Clare McRoberts
September 5, 2024
'Tala’ gallery is an immersive art exhibit opened in West Town’s gallery district on April 12.

[Photo] Starry-eyed: Tala gallery uses light, darkness, sound to provide immersive trip following journey of shooting star

Light Dohrn, Arts Editor
May 27, 2024
Since the Israeli invasion of Gaza, pro-Palestinian activists have set up multiple large-scale art displays on campus. The installations in the encampment feature posters advocating for peace in Gaza, as well in Congo and Sudan.

[Photo] UChicago pro-Palestine encampment faces opposition yet stands with goals

Jaya Alenghat, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, and Clare McRoberts
May 3, 2024
"Flyover Chicago," a 4-D experience of the city of Chicago, opened on March 1 with adult tickets costing $24.95 and tickets for children 13 and under costing $14.95. The event starts with a short movie played in a round theater.

[Photo] ‘Flyover Chicago’ offers thrilling multisensory experience of the city

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
April 17, 2024
Members of the swim team hang out with each other during lunch. The girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels.

[Photo] Audio: Even after season, girls swimming team friendships remain strong

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Practicing the art of henna designs and spreading awareness about their cultural significance, ninth grader Taara Sajdeh paints a henna design on the hand and forearm of participant and ninth grader Gabi Novak in the Happy Henna workshop. “I found it really empowering that I was able to share a side of my Desi culture with so many different people from many different cultural backgrounds,” Taara said. “I think it was awesome that we were able to provide an intersection of Indian culture coupled with art to help allow people to express themselves.”

[Photo] ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, and Skye Freeman
February 29, 2024
Bomi Johnson played as a double-rostered player on both JV and varsity for the first month of this basketball season but was moved up to only varsity when he showed consistent improvement.

[Photo] High Hooping Hopes: Ninth grader uplifts varsity team environment

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
January 23, 2024
The neon signs and lights illuminate the seating area of Chicago's new Gangnam Market.

[Photo] Unique market glows with culture

Light Dohrn, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2024
On October 14, the U-High girls tennis team ended their season strong with a victory during the IHSA 1A State Championship.

Playing against each other and with strangers across the world, the students strategize and bond over online chess, a game they all enjoy. 

[Photo] Virtual checkmate: Students engage and make friends through online chess

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
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