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National History Day awards earned by former AT US students can be found in room C121. Now, the future of NHD is now up in the air after its grant was slashed.
Federal cuts halt longstanding National History Day program
U-High student journalists have been recognized for their work through national awards.
U-High student journalists win national awards
Surrounded by fellow students, junior Sara Park dances at Spring Fling on April 5 in the Sherry Lansing Theater.
Spring Fling enchants, charms with themed decor
Juniors Vivianna Nieto and Audrey Tian use their phones before their Neuroscience & Behavior class. Committees for cell phone and club policies presented their proposals at a March 5 faculty meeting, sparking discussions on classroom engagement, academic balance and the student experience at U-High.
Phone, clubs policies analyzed
U-Highlights staff members celebrate sending the 2025 yearbook to print in a March 31 tribute.
2025 U-Highlights yearbook to be released this spring
In a Nov. 15 practice, Aeros Racing team member Aran Malhotra prepares for the the World Finals 2024. The F1 in Schools team placed first at the National Finals April 7-9, earning them a return to the World Finals this fall.
F1 in Schools team finishes first at national finals, advancing to global stage
Model United Nations team members pose with awards won at the Northwestern University MUN conference April 10-13. The team earned best large delegation and numerous individual awards.
MUN team earns best large delegation at Northwestern conference
Science Olympiad team members complete final preparations before the state competition on April 12, where the team placed third, missing the bid for nationals by four points.
Science team ends season with historic third place at state competition
Ninth grader Kian Ladner-Huq works on an off-season robot in December 2024. The U-High Robotics Team finished its season April 4-6.
Robotics Team finishes season with learning experience
At the 2025 Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational, U-High’s Mock Trial team did not place, though junior Naomi Benton and sophomore Priya Yamada each received best witness awards. 
Mock trial team ends season with individual wins at state competition
Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service
Driven to serve: Alumni pursue careers in public service
Addicted to the Algorithm
Addicted to the Algorithm
10 x 10: Midway 100
10 x 10: Midway 100
Vice presidential candidate and previous educator Tim Walz addresses his supportive crowd at the 2024 DNC.
With former educator Walz on ticket, schools take spotlight
Freedom in the Balance
Freedom in the Balance
Sports Editor Milo Platz-Walker argues that the term 'Senioritis' needs to be reframed with academic burnout being addressed.
Reframe ‘senioritis’ and recognize academic burnout in second semester
Reporter Cecily Bensmaia argues that access to education for women should be expanded to provide opportunities globally.
Expand access to education to empower women
The Editorial Board argues that the Lab administration must be more transparent and clarify the addition of new adminstration positions amid ongoing budget cuts.
Administration: Be transparent
Reporter Nadia Washington argues that low-stake assessments offer more of a value to students and teachers.
Incorporating more low-stakes assessments will be positive to students
Reporter Gabriel Wang urges parents to support students' growth rather than pressure them about college admissions.
Parents should refrain from pressuring students about college
During the service learning portion of sophomore retreat, sophomore Tyra Deweese volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of the year, sophomores have grown by giving back to their communities as part of their 30 hour community service requirement
Audio: Sophomores learn, grow through service learning
Meaning of masculinity
Meaning of masculinity
Four male-identifying members of the U-High community, Theodore Stripling, Ares Cajas, Whit Waterstraat and George Ofori-Mante, sat down for a discussion about masculinity.
Masculinity roundtable: Male-identifying U-High members discuss the meaning of masculinity
For transgender students at U-High, there is a looming fear of the government’s actions, even when surrounded by supportive friends and family.
New policy prompts fear among transgender students
In a particularly competitive year for the annual Hunt, sophomores Nanak Ofori-Mante and Alethia Ikem emerged victorious, their second time competing in the Hunt after a failed attempt last year.
Audio: Competing in annual Hunt challenge, students build confidence
Students practice lifeguarding skills in Sunny Gymnasium as part of a U-High class. U-High students say lifeguarding provides them with work experience and helps build connections with fellow employees.
Lifeguarding provides students with work experience, camaraderie
A second location of 5 Rabanitos, a Mexican restaurant based in the Pilsen neighborhood, is now open at 1301 E. 53rd St..
Pilsen’s 5 Rabanitos restaurant opens second location in Hyde Park
Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago
Slice of the City: Pizza in Chicago
An attendee drives a Kia car simulation at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Feb.8-17. The auto show included other interactive elements for visitors, such as electric test tracks and ride-alongs.
Chicago Auto Show immerses, engages attendees
The "Coco - Robot Food Delivery" app allows users to order robot food deliveries from certain restaurants. These robots are available in the 27th and 34th ward of Chicago and are also in use in Los Angeles.
Coco Robotics pilot program reimagines, optimizes food delivery
“The Life List,” a new Netflix film released on March 28, is a charming romantic comedy that combines a meaningful journey of self-discovery and growth with a well-developed and wholesome romance.
‘The Life List’ finds the heart in healing
Prestige television introduces depth and complex themes in a uniquely beautiful way, from the cinematography to the dialogue. These themes challenge us to view ourselves and the power structures that surround us differently.
The comedy of despair: Prestige TV transforms power, trauma, misery into riveting, addictive dramas
Junior Adam Tapper has found a passion for writing literary translations, from Yiddish and German, two languages to which he feels a deep connection due to his family’s heritage.
Lost words, new voices: Junior Adam Tapper works to preserve and share minority languages
“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (“I should have taken more photos”), is a Spanish album by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny released on Jan. 5. The album features 17 tracks, including hits such as “DtMF” and “NUEVAYoL,” all of which cement Bad Bunny’s ability to create yet another stand out and versatile album.
Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ is a genre-blending ode to Puerto Rico
Sophomore Aiden Yu and other members of the U-High Chamber Collective perform a female-forward pop concert in Gordon Parks Arts Hall on March 5, raising funds for the Chicago Foundation for Women.
Video: U-High Chamber Collective holds female-forward pop fundraiser
Sophomore Taara Sajdeh was chosen for the IHSA Student Advisory committee, which includes one student from each of Illinois’ 21 districts.
Taara Sajdeh selected for IHSA Student Advisory Committee
Senior Brayden Kenny prepares to swing as he steps up to the plate during the varsity baseball team's game against Lincoln Park High School on April 5.
U-High athletes navigate college athletic recruitment
Sofia Piccola takes her final strides during an indoor track competition. The team ended its season March 29 at the Illinois Top Times competition and the Illinois Indoor Championships, which happened on the same day.
Indoor track wrap up: runners break multiple school records
In a March 26 tennis practice, ninth grader Alexander Yamini returns a ball in a serving and returning drill. “Practice helps me to improve my skills on the court,” Alexander said. “Every day that I go to practice I feel that I have added to my tennis skill set. People tend to see the final product or the polished skill, but they don’t always recognize the countless hours of struggling with things that didn’t work out during training.”
Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect
Junior Isabella Huang, a varsity volleyball player, and senior Maya Pytel, a varsity soccer player, show off their gear. Both Isabella and Maya selectively choose their gear from the brands they most trust.
Battle of the Brands: U-High athletes balance performance, style when choosing gear
A student selects various vegetables from the salad bar. Recent changes to the salad bar offerings in Cafe Lab have inspired students to consider healthier lunch options.
Improvements in healthier lunch options encourage mindful eating
FY FUTURE. Nature’s Fynd yogurts and patties are sold at local grocery stores like Whole Foods and Mariano’s. The company’s Dairy-Free Fy™ Yogurt recently won the 2025 NEXTY Award for Best New Dairy Alternative.
From Yellowstone to yogurt, Nature’s Fynd creates microbe-based protein
Senior Noah Hoereth exercises in the fitness center. Recently, students have been using the fitness center for workouts, finding that the physical activity reaps mental rewards.
Audio: Fitness center workouts provide mental health benefits
LAUGH IT OFF. Laughter helps in reducing stress, strengthening your immune system, and bringing people closer together. In fact, you're 30 times more likely to laugh when you're with someone else than when you're alone.
Ha-ha for healthy healing
FLAWED FORMULA. Once a primary tool for diagnosing obesity, BMI is now being challenged for its oversimplified approach to health. The formula was created for population studies, not individual health assessments.
Experts doubt traditional obesity weight classification
A student selects various vegetables from the salad bar. Recent changes to the salad bar offerings in Cafe Lab have inspired students to consider healthier lunch options.
Improvements in healthier lunch options encourage mindful eating
During the service learning portion of sophomore retreat, sophomore Tyra Deweese volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of the year, sophomores have grown by giving back to their communities as part of their 30 hour community service requirement
Audio: Sophomores learn, grow through service learning
Senior Noah Hoereth exercises in the fitness center. Recently, students have been using the fitness center for workouts, finding that the physical activity reaps mental rewards.
Audio: Fitness center workouts provide mental health benefits
In a particularly competitive year for the annual Hunt, sophomores Nanak Ofori-Mante and Alethia Ikem emerged victorious, their second time competing in the Hunt after a failed attempt last year.
Audio: Competing in annual Hunt challenge, students build confidence
New website game PolyTrack allows students to bond as they compete to get the fastest time around the track.
Audio: PolyTrack ignites friendly competition among students racing to beat best times
Surrounded by fellow students, junior Sara Park dances at Spring Fling on April 5 in the Sherry Lansing Theater.
Spring Fling enchants, charms with themed decor
In a March 26 tennis practice, ninth grader Alexander Yamini returns a ball in a serving and returning drill. “Practice helps me to improve my skills on the court,” Alexander said. “Every day that I go to practice I feel that I have added to my tennis skill set. People tend to see the final product or the polished skill, but they don’t always recognize the countless hours of struggling with things that didn’t work out during training.”
Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect
In a recurring scene about a student stuck in a time loop, junior Evelyn Halbach, left, relives the same experience of helping senior Taylor Landrey with her homework.
Gallery: Student Experimental Theater
Junior Liz Longnecker completes a Gelli plate print during Period 3.
Gallery: ArtsFest sparks excitement, expression
TRIUMPHANT TACTICS. Surrounded by players, varsity boys basketball coach Andre Battle discusses mid-game adjustments during a game against the Latin School of Chicago in Upper Kovler Gymnasium on Jan. 17. The game ended in a decisive 58-44 victory.
Gallery: Coaching with Care
Connections: March 31, 2025
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U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Skye Freeman

Skye Freeman, Features Editor

Skye Freeman is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the features editor. She joined the Midway in the 2022-23 school year as a sophomore and previously served as the audience engagement manager. Her favorite piece she has written is “Sewn together: Ki Kim and Yang Kim.” When not working on the Midway, Skye enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends and wandering around the Art Institute.

Awards:

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting (with Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Clare McRoberts) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, personality profile, Sewn together: Ki Kim and Yang Kim

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Chloë Alexander), ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, audio, Audio: Band shares joy of music with youngest Lab students in Halloween parade

All content by Skye Freeman
Sophomore Aiden Yu and other members of the U-High Chamber Collective perform a female-forward pop concert in Gordon Parks Arts Hall on March 5, raising funds for the Chicago Foundation for Women.

Video: U-High Chamber Collective holds female-forward pop fundraiser

Skye Freeman and Olin Nafziger
March 7, 2025
Junior Liz Longnecker completes a Gelli plate print during Period 3.

Gallery: ArtsFest sparks excitement, expression

Ari Novak and Skye Freeman
February 28, 2025
Senior Alex Giles dribbles the ball up the court during the varsity girls basketball game against DeLaSalle on Dec. 5. The team ended its season on Feb. 15 in the first round of regionals, losing 13-38 to Dyett High School.

Girls basketball wrap up: team ends season after regional loss

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
February 28, 2025
Poll reveals students favor Instagram if TikTok is banned

Poll reveals students favor Instagram if TikTok is banned

Skye Freeman and Clare McRoberts
February 23, 2025
At U-High, students are faced with the decision to dress for comfort or style during the harsh Chicago winter weather

[Photo] Frosty Fashion

Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2025
Sonali Shaw and Ceci Siegel pose in the front row at the end of the team's dance during the halftime of a basketball game on Feb. 7.

Dancing Duo: Sonali Shaw, Ceci Siegel lead with passion, experience

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
February 11, 2025
Math teacher Ross Hunefeld helps sophomore Freddie Neater-DuBow through a math problem. Some students have felt pressure on how they should be using their free time.

Audio: Independence requires balancing free time, studying

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
February 3, 2025
The Korean Families and Friends Affinity Group and the Chinese Families and Friends Affinity Group will host a Lunar New Year events Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, respectively.

Lab family affinity groups to host Lunar New Year events

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
January 22, 2025
Renaissance literature and arts magazine will host its first schoolwide event from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 17 in the Rogers Lobby and the middle school theater in Gordon Parks Arts Hall.

Renaissance magazine to feature community work in Jan. 17 event

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
January 13, 2025
Features Editor Skye Freeman argues that gender based sentiments such as “Boys will be boys” are harmful and promote things such as toxic masculinity.

Gender-based sentiments must cease

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
January 9, 2025
U-High students have been using planners to stay organized when juggling school work, activities, and time to socialize.

From digital to physical, students explore planner use

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
December 13, 2024
Students face the dilemma of needing time off versus the fear of losing ground in coursework. The pressure to stay on track leaves little room for rest, even when it’s most needed.

Too busy to be gone: Students perceive missing classes as unfeasible, taxing

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
November 18, 2024
Freedom in the Balance

Freedom in the Balance

Chloë Alexander, Light Dohrn, Edward Park, Taariq Ahmed, and Skye Freeman
October 23, 2024
Sheila Carrasco, Class of 2000, is reprising her role as Flower in the third season of supernatural sitcom “Ghosts” on CBS. A 2000 U-High graduate, Ms. Carrasco joined Lab in second grade, and at age 7, an “Annie”-obsessed Sheila performed in a rendition of the movie at a local community theater — hence, her introduction to acting.

Alumna gives life to ghostly role

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
October 21, 2024
Assuming the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrosini, Matt Boresi and Ryan Wantland will be serving U-High's theater as director and technical director.

New directors bring deep experience, vision to U-High theater

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
September 18, 2024
Despite increased tuition and budget cuts, Lab’s reputation seems unaffected

Despite increased tuition and budget cuts, Lab’s reputation seems unaffected

Light Dohrn and Skye Freeman
September 9, 2024
Junior Joshua Carter receives a Citizenship Award from assistant principal Zilkia Rivera-Vazquez during the Student Awards Assembly in Griffin Auditorium on May 30.

Individuals, organizations recognized in student awards assembly

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
May 31, 2024
Liucija and Allen Ambrosini, who have taught theater at U-High for a combined 74 years, will retire this June. Regarding retirement, Mr. Ambrosini said, “We just can’t wait.”

The final curtain call: Theater teachers Allen and Liucija Ambrosini retire after long era at Lab

Skye Freeman, Features Editor
May 21, 2024
Asa Bordelon, a junior, has found a passion for sewing and tailoring. Through this activity, his interest in history is explored as well.

Pandemic Pastime to Passion: Asa Bordelon explores history interest through sewing

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
April 26, 2024
For one of their last assemblies of the year, the sophomores were going to reflect on the work they’d done and engage in service learning in a new, interactive way. 

Audio: Sophomores celebrate service learning in new assembly style

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
April 19, 2024
A new survey of city teens about issues important to Chicago youth, conducted from Feb. 12 to Feb. 23, evaluated the highest concerns for the more than 220 U-High students who participated.

For U-High students, mental health, school safety, DEI arise as highest concerns

Skye Freeman and Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu
April 15, 2024
Audience Engagement Manager Skye Freeman argues Students, faculty and staff should work to de-stigmatize the word “disability” by using healthier language, inviting perspectives from those in the disabled community to the table, and highlighting the importance of using non demeaning language.

Say the word: De-stigmatize the word ‘disability’

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
April 11, 2024
During a band class, co-teacher Abby Kott assists a student with a trumpet while co-teacher Ryan Hudec directs from the podium. The benefits of co-teaching practices are exemplified in Lab’s music classes, as music faculty create strong engagement and introduce students to numerous perspectives.

[Video] Dynamic Duets: Through co-teaching, music faculty improve engagement, experience

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
March 27, 2024
On March 19, one convenient location in Hyde Park to vote for or against the Bring Chicago Home referendum in the Illinois Primary, which failed, was at William H. Ray Elementary School.

Bring Chicago Home referendum fails; future uncertain

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
March 27, 2024
For the hour-long ArtsFest lunch period on Feb. 28, the Student Council hosted U-High’s first International Day, where a group of nearly 30 parent and staff volunteers provided students with a free lunch of international cuisine samples. 

At International Day, Lab community celebrates cultural diversity through food

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
March 5, 2024
Juniors Ace Ma and Dilara Dogan paint the ArtsFest 2024 mural on the third floor of Belfield Hall. They worked with Lisa Tao and Sebastian Gans, spending their day working on their mural. “It was a lot of fun,” Ace said. “When I start an art project, I really can’t stop until I’m finished. It was a group of people: Sebastian did the design really, really well. It was really fun to be able to work on something big all day. I like being able to work on projects non-stop.”

ArtsFest activities reflect students spirit, creativity

Taariq Ahmed, Chloe Alexander, and Skye Freeman
February 29, 2024
A RAW WORKSHOP. Ki and Yang Kim have owned and operated Vogue Cleaners since its opening in 1995, serving an array of Hyde Parkers and students alike. Despite meeting through an arranged marriage, their time together has only strengthened their bond as they work alongside each other day after day.

Sewn together: Ki Kim and Yang Kim

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
February 19, 2024
Teachers are utilizing digital skills gained from distance learning to orchestrate classes on emergency days.

Teachers deploy online tools learned during COVID

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
February 16, 2024
At first-ever assembly, Asian Students' Association celebrates the diversity of the Asian-American experience today. The assembly featured a performance from the local dance group Ishti Collective and a guest speaker, Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner of the 13th District and the first Asian American woman to serve on the Cook County Board.

Asian Students’ Association commemorates diversity of the Asian American experience in first assembly

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
February 12, 2024
The Gage, a restaurant participating in Chicago Restaurant Week, offers a main course of butter chicken with coriander rice and sweet potato chaat. Until Feb. 4, the restaurant has a $25 three-course lunch and a $59 three-course dinner.

Chicago Restaurant Week offers delicious meals and promotes business

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
January 30, 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.

High Hooping Hopes: Ninth grader uplifts varsity team environment

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
January 23, 2024
Applications for Lab’s SummerLink internships are open with deadlines early in 2024.

Applications open for SummerLink internships

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
December 15, 2023

Cultural market immerses visitors in diverse holiday spirit

Skye Freeman, Delaney Connell, and Zara Siddique
December 13, 2023
The Finance Club is hosting Andy Dunn, a co-founder of the men’s apparel brand Bonobos, on Dec. 14 in Room C116 during lunch.

Finance club hosts CEO to speak on economic career

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
December 11, 2023
Owner of Harper Foods Alex Bharucha stands at the cashier, waiting for customers to complete their purchases. Mr. Bharucha enjoys his customer interactions with members of the Hyde Park community.

Harper Foods owner watches community, students grow

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
November 8, 2023
The girls swimming and diving team ended its season after placing fourth at the IHSA Sectionals on Nov. 4 at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Girls swimming and diving ends season at sectionals

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
November 7, 2023
Students and parents gathered for the annual Halloween parade at Earl Shapiro Hall on Oct. 31. Students in the high school band, with instruments in hand, faced the heavy wind and light flecks of snow as they led the parade, greeting the excited children in their elaborate costumes along the way.

Audio: Band shares joy of music with youngest Lab students in Halloween parade

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
November 3, 2023
You and AI: Your new reality

You and AI: Your new reality

Sahana Unni, Skye Freeman, Victoria Washington, Edward Park, and Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu
October 25, 2023
Chicago snack stores that showcase a range of international snacks have seen a boom in popularity in 2023. These six snacks reflect that new range of options.

Snacks around the globe

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
October 13, 2023
The new Lab Safe app is now available for download on mobile app stores. The app contains features that connect users to the University of Chicago Police, alter friends in emergencies and provide access to campus transportation services.

New Lab safety app offers security, communication resources for community

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
October 9, 2023
In Laufey's sophomore album, "Bewitched," she delivers an homage to a past era of jazz.

Laufey pays homage to a lost jazz era

Skye Freeman, Audience Engagement Manager
September 28, 2023
Reporter Skye Freeman argues that younger generations should be able to turn on the TV and see characters that resonate with parts of their identity, without having to question whether they are worthy enough to be a Disney princess.

Disney should prioritize diverse characters

Skye Freeman, Reporter
September 21, 2023
The Midway website has been awarded the Distinguished Site honor from the Student News Online network for the second year in a row.

Midway website honored with national award

Skye Freeman, Reporter
June 8, 2023
Junior Sam Pastor hands a baton off to sophomore Nyel Khan at the 2A IHSA Sectionals. The boys track team had a strong performance, sending eight students to state. The team did not advance to the state finals.

Boys track team ends season after first round at state

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 31, 2023
URBAN ROUTE. From Buckingham Fountain to Grant Park to Michigan Avenue, the NASCAR Chicago drivers will make their way through a track that will include views of Lake Michigan and several other Chicago attractions. The front straightaway and pit road will be housed on South Columbus Drive, running along a two-block stretch that will take the race past Buckingham Fountain.

Pulling up downtown: NASCAR hits Windy City

Haley Maharry, Light Dohrn, Jaya Alenghat, Edward Park, Skye Freeman, Niall Danahey, Kabir Joshi, and David Santiago
May 30, 2023
NASCAR events generate plentiful income- and controversy

NASCAR events generate plentiful income- and controversy

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 30, 2023
At an April 28 game against Lake Forest Academy at the University of Chicago Anderson Field, sophomore Theo Williams winds up for a pitch. Theo also played third base.

One-run loss ends baseball season

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 26, 2023
In Limbo,” the graphic memoir by author and artist Deb JJ Lee, discusses the sensitive themes of familial expectations, friendships, cultural identity and mental health in their debut novel.

Graphic memoir explores cultural identity, familial relations in vulnerable art style

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 22, 2023
ANYTHING BUT ROTTEN. For decades, theater teachers and married couple Mrs. and Mr. Ambrosini work together to execute show after show.

Love that Lasts: U-High theater teachers married for over 50 years flawlessly execute show after show

Skye Freeman, Reporter
May 15, 2023
U-Highlight and U-High Midway members won top awards in competitions at a national high school journalism convention in San Francisco. The U-High Midway won first place in newspaper and website, and the U-Highlights yearbook placed fourth in their contests.

Journalists learn, win top awards at San Francisco national convention

Skye Freeman, Reporter
April 26, 2023
Through two English classes, Teddy Stripling has found a way to create a discussion forum for students regarding complex topics in literature and connect with students who don't usually connect.

Teddy Stripling creates forum to facilitate discussions, understanding

Skye Freeman, Reporter
April 14, 2023
Attendees of the Becoming Racially Aware and Valuing Ethnicity conference will participate in workshops and have discussions on how to prevent discrimination in the future, in light of the events that occurred earlier in the year.

BRAVE conference to facilitate conversations on discrimination, unity

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Skye Freeman argues that parents should give children free rein to figure out how they identify and allow them to explore and express themselves as they wish, instead of raising them gender-autonomously.

Parents, let children explore their identities as they grow up

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 28, 2023
In the Candy Creations ArtsFest workshop, students filled up jars and goodie bags with sweet treats, to be donated to shelters for homeless and domestic violence victims.

Audio: At ArtsFest, Candy Creations workshop teaches students the importance of acts of kindness

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 7, 2023
FAST FASHION FLAWS. While the low prices may attract students to fast fashion companies, Shein, among other brands, has come under fire for the mistreatment of workers and detrimental effects on the environment, making many students more hesitant to purchase the trendy designs they offer.

The price is (not) right: Fast fashion ethical concerns outweigh low prices

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Workshop proposals for this year’s Social Justice Week, themed UNITY, have opened.

Workshop proposals for Social Justice Week open

Skye Freeman, Reporter
February 27, 2023
To produce bold journalism, healthy communication between the Lab community and the Midway staff is key.

Bold journalism is possible when everyone participates

Xander Feigenbaum, Skye Freeman, Kabir Joshi, David Ren, and David Santiago
February 23, 2023
Two Science Olympiad team members work on a tennis ball launcher for the Neuqua Valley High School Invitational.

Science Olympiad performs well at first competition of season

Skye Freeman, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Beatmaking club co-founder Evan Lok listens to his music production while co-founder Jacob Liu watches on. The new club helps students learn about digital music making.

New club devoted to making digital music and beats

Skye Freeman, Reporter
October 26, 2022
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