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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 a beginning photojournalist and is a member of the Class of 2026. Her favorite parts of photojournalism are learning how to shoot significant photos and taking pictures for others to enjoy. Outside of photojournalism, Peyton enjoys music and hanging out with family and/or friends. She also participates in U-High tennis.

Awards:

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

All content by Peyton Palmer
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 Chicagos 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.

[Photo]

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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