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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
Taariq Ahmed

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter

Taariq Ahmed serves as a reporter for the U-High Midway and is a member of the Class of 2025. He joined the Midway as a sophomore after moving from St. Louis, where he completed Introduction to Journalism at his previous school. Outside of school, Taariq enjoys writing, creating and listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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Oliver Go, Ketan Kandula, wearing a mask, and George Ofori-Mante converse in a library room.

New COVID-19 mindset confronts new wave

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
September 20, 2023
During the summer, certain members of the Class of 2023 received the high school transcripts of their peers due to an unintentional security leak.

Administration reflects following summer transcript leak

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
September 18, 2023
High school welcomes 10 new faculty

High school welcomes 10 new faculty

Taariq Ahmed and Clare McRoberts
September 6, 2023
Senior Juan Chaides stands up after receiving an award. During the June 1 assembly, students were recognized for their exceptional contributions by acknowledgements such as the Citizenship Award, which is given to students for their devotion to upstanding service in the community.

Student awards assembly celebrates individuals, groups

Mia Lipson and Taariq Ahmed
June 2, 2023
The student crowd spectates the annual student-versus-faculty soccer game at Wellapalooza held on May 18.  

Spectators cheer for favorite students, faculty in Wellapalooza soccer game

Zara Siddique, Audrey Park , and Taariq Ahmed
May 31, 2023
In his 25 years at Lab, music teacher Brad Brickner has impacted the music curriculum greatly, and touched the lives of many students.

At Lab, Brickner found sanctuary to be authentic

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
May 22, 2023
Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Lives in 300 words: Stories from the Lab community

Sahana Unni, Chloe Alexander, Mia Lipson, Ainsley Williams, Taariq Ahmed, Peter Cox, Victoria Washington, Ethan Swinger, and Audrey Matei
May 19, 2023
Making it Work: Sadia Sindhu

Making it Work: Sadia Sindhu

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
May 19, 2023
Lena Stole, a member of this years Prom Committee, sells tickets in the U-High cafeteria.

‘Moonlit Memories’-themed Prom to cap off seniors’ Lab journey on June 3

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
May 17, 2023
After its extended absence, the Discipline Review Board is returning next school year.

Discipline Review Board returns

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
May 2, 2023
A customer digs through record bins at the opening event for Miyagi records on April 15th.

New record store, and its passionate owners, provide hub for music lovers

Taariq Ahmed , Reporter
April 26, 2023
Reporter Taariq Ahmed argues it’s not difficult to see how men of color often find themselves at the crossroads of the social and emotional boundaries that both people of color and men face.

Men of color face intricate mental health barriers

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
April 20, 2023
Varsity debaters Mahi Shah and Cyrus Esmailzadeh advanced to the elimination round for the first time, farther than they ever have before, at the JW Patterson Tournament of Champions, one of the most prestigious high school debate tournaments.

Debate pair advances to elimination rounds for first time at prestigious competition

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
April 19, 2023
Poppy and Skylers scholarship comes from the National Security Language Initiative for Youth which is run by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Two students accepted for language study program in Taiwan Scholarship

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
April 13, 2023
English teacher Phillip Sudderberg has played drums since fourth grade and continues to pursue his passion today.

Audio: While teaching English, Phillip Sudderberg sustains passion for drumming

Taariq Ahmed, Erich Raumann, and Amy Ren
April 10, 2023
A HELPING HAND. Over 40 students became certified in a teen mental health training program that covered resources and ways to help distressed peers.

Mental health training program expands to student body

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
March 31, 2023
Xavier Nesbit has been a star of U-High basketball program throughout his time on it. He averaged more than 28 points per game, the 4th highest in Illinois.

Q&A: Nesbitt reflects on basketball success, hopes for future

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Sophomore Dory Barnard works the light board in the balcony above Sherry Lansing Theater. They serve as the master of lighting which has taught them skills in leadership and responsibility.

Dory Barnard glows and grows through leadership role in lighting crew

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
March 6, 2023
In this Vox Pop, we ask U-High students and faculty which women currently making history should be honored in a future Womens History Month and/or U-High curriculum.

Vox Pop: Women’s History Month

Taariq Ahmed and Ainsley Williams
February 23, 2023
The Swimmers, on Netflix, tells the riveting --- and true --- story of sisters swimmers Yusra and Sara Mardini and their escape from Syria.

‘The Swimmers’ provides captivating, un-whitewashed insight into true story

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Students and athletes, in particular, use pilates to practice mindfulness and get exercise.

Student athletes use Pilates, mindfulness as a form of exercise

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
February 7, 2023
Reporter Taariq Ahmed argues that stereotyped representation of Indian Americans in media can be harmful by oversimplifying a diverse culture.

Indian American stereotypes should be battled through more diverse representation in media

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Following their walkout from the MLK assembly, the Black Students Association played audio testimonials in hallways Jan. 17. The testimonials were collected from members of U-High identity groups and detail accounts of overt discrimination and microagressions.

With powerful testimonials of discrimination, groups call for action

Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, and Téa Tamburo
January 24, 2023
Moments before students walked out of the assembly, BSA co-presidents Camille Bryant and Michael Ewing discuss how students of color continue to feel unwelcome at school.

BSA leaders abruptly end MLK assembly with walkout to protest discrimination

Taariq Ahmed and Mia Lipson
January 12, 2023
Taking time to consider the workload that students bring upon themselves throughout a school year on end, both inside and outside of school, can allow students to devise and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Students should strive to balance lifestyle on a small and large scale

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Members of the U-High Midway and U-Highlights pose for a group photo with a Best of Show second place award at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in St. Louis.

Journalists attends national convention; Midway wins highest accolade

Peter Cox and Taariq Ahmed
November 16, 2022
To the excitement of billions of soccer fans across the world, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is here. However, some controversy has arisen over the country its being hosted in, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 builds excitement, sparks controversy

Taariq Ahmed, Zara Siddique, Ethan Swinger, and Ainsley Williams
November 8, 2022

Trading card game creates anticipation for, brings back memories of World Cup

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
November 8, 2022
A student reads the October print edition of the Midway, which has four Class of 2022 alumni selected as finalists for seven national awards.

Four Lab alumni named finalists for seven national journalism awards

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
November 8, 2022

Students play active role in election, affect votes

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
October 26, 2022

These national election issues should be critical to students, too

Amy Ren, Zara Siddique, Taariq Ahmed, Victoria Washington, and Peter Cox
October 26, 2022
So much at risk…

So much at risk…

Téa Tamburo, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Amy Ren, Zara Siddique, Victoria Washington, and Peter Cox
October 26, 2022
Juniors Carter Chang (left) and Leyton Mueller (right) attend the U-High Health and Fitness club.

Health and fitness club promotes wellness

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
October 13, 2022
Pictured left-to-right then top-to-bottom: Zeke Upshaw, John Naisbitt, Emily Kuo, Ted Haydon, Sherry Fu and Jimmy Bruce.

Alumni hall of fame honors Lab’s athletes

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
September 30, 2022
This year, Homecoming week is aimed to encourage student engagement and participation by letting students vote on spirit day themes and activities at the homecoming dance on Sept. 24.

Student involvement integrated into Homecoming week

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
September 16, 2022
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