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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

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor

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FINITE/INFINITE. Featuring the Instagram-famous infinity mirror room by artist Yayoi Kusama, the WNDR Museum in Chicago’s West Loop includes colorful and science-themed rooms intended to be Instagram-feed friendly. March is the last chance to see this room before the WNDR Museum closes to make room for “TANGIBLE/INTANGIBLE,” its next exhibit.

Chicago’s WNDR-land

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
March 12, 2019
Students discuss, reflect on Black History Month

Students discuss, reflect on Black History Month

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
February 28, 2019
BUILDING COMMUNITY. Gesturing, middle school language teacher Deb Foote discusses with senior Robert Coats during a Spectrum meeting. Ms. Foote is the new adviser, taking over former teacher Daniel Bobo-Jones’ position.

Foote becomes Spectrum adviser

Samira Glaeser-Khan
February 12, 2019
Artist Risa Cohen creates a world of vibrant creatures

Artist Risa Cohen creates a world of vibrant creatures

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
January 25, 2019
MOVE TO THE BEAT. Dance troupe members perform in Upper Kovler during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game, Dec. 1. Dance troupe grew from just ve members last year to over 25 girls from all four grade levels. The team danced to two songs and are currently rehearsing a new routine for the next home game, Dec. 13.

Super Troupe-ers

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
December 13, 2018
Connor Smith, Josh Potter help each other find balance on the soccer field

Connor Smith, Josh Potter help each other find balance on the soccer field

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
December 7, 2018
Sri Lankan dancer performs in front of middle school students. Dubbed "devil dancers," these Sri Lankan performers expressed Sri Lankan tradition, the effects of colonialism on artistry and the progression that ensued.

Sri Lankan dancers teach culture in GPAH

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
September 29, 2018
Sophomore Justin Parks purchases a crispy chicken sandwich from an Aramark food services worker on June 1.

Lab Schools hires new food service provider

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
June 1, 2018
TALKING IT THROUGH. Junior Teddy Neer talks with counselor Ronald Tunis in the conference room of the U-High Learning and Counseling office. Teddy explained that Mr. Tunis has always been a kind figure in the Lab community, and that he will miss his presense next year. In his time at Lab, Mr. Tunis has been a counselor for hundreds of students.

Tunis: Mentor, Listener, Counselor

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
May 29, 2018

Teachers suggest systemic change for more tolerance

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
May 9, 2018

Celebrities should use social platform for activism

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
April 19, 2018
BRIGHTENING DAYS. Holding the door and smiling, junior Alexander Pietraszek welcomes classmates Otto Brown and Derek De Jong as they enter the high school lobby one morning.

Day in, day out, junior gives back

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
April 19, 2018

Science team is on road to state

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
February 8, 2018
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY AT FORMAL. Yanni Simmons, Destiney Williamson, Jordan Mahome and Ariel Montague get down dancing at Winter Formal Feb. 3. More than 70 percent of the students at Winter Formal were lower classmen.

Homecoming incident reduces upperclassmen at dance

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
February 8, 2018
Donation will fund Dewey-themed China trips

Donation will fund Dewey-themed China trips

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
February 8, 2018

New classes added to course catalog for 2018-19 school year

Samira Glaeser-Khan, News Editor
January 19, 2018
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