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
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Colin Leslie

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor

Colin Leslie is a member of the Class of 2022 and serves as an assistant editor for the U-High Midway. He began in the 2019-2020 school year and enjoys having the chance to write about a wide variety of topics for the Midway.
Awards:

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, video story, Video: Behind the scenes, ‘Seussical’ set crew is foundation of theater

All content by Colin Leslie

[Video] Video: Behind the scenes, ‘Seussical’ set crew is foundation of theater

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2022
Sophomore Mary Bridget Molony hands off a baton to senior Maya Mubayi during a relay team race.

Relay team’s close bond catalyzes teamwork, motivation

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
April 29, 2022
Students read a story in the Midway that highlights incidents of mistreatment and frustration over the lack of accountability for racist actions.

Lab community disappointed but not surprised by faculty mistreatment

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
April 1, 2022
Goals: Luke Zavala

Goals: Luke Zavala

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
March 16, 2022
Senior Will Maharry has set several school records for diving, but his dedication to the team and unwavering support for his teammates makes him stand out.

Deep Dive: Senior diver sets records, supports team

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
March 4, 2022
On Feb. 10, senior retreat returned for the first time since 2020. The seniors traveled to Galena, Illinois, where they engaged in fun activities and spent time bonding with each other.

Senior Class enjoys winter activities at retreat

Lucia Kouri and Colin Leslie
February 17, 2022
Strategies & solutions for safety

Strategies & solutions for safety

Peter Pu, Adrianna Nehme, Colin Leslie, and Amon Gray
February 10, 2022

Students keep up awareness

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
February 10, 2022
The Social Justice Committee will host an open mic on Feb. 3 at 10:15 a.m. in Blaine S201.

Students can share passions, experiences at open mic

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2022
People who are not affected by offensive mascots should not interfere with the process of getting rid of them, writes Assistant Editor Colin Leslie.

Natives should have a say in changing Native American mascots

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
January 14, 2022
A student crosses off items from their planner. The next Program of Studies will attempt to accurately display how much work students should expect to do for each class.

Workload expectations to be included in the Program of Studies

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
December 12, 2021
Lower school students Olivia Sanders, Abbie Ott, Lola McInerney and Gabriela Lastra conduct an experiment designed by members of WiSTEM on Oct 13.

Women in STEM club engages young girls in science

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
December 10, 2021
Skin irritation can be soothed by gentle moisturizers such as CeraVe, according to junior Charlie Benton.

Skin issues intensified through mask-wearing, community offers solutions

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
November 3, 2021
Community considers green energy bill strong start

Community considers green energy bill strong start

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
October 6, 2021
Soccer coach Josh Potter speaks to his team during a practice on Sept. 21. Mr. Potter recently received two awards from his alma mater.

Potter recognized for coaching

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
September 22, 2021
Students realize they are well-equipped to adjust to academic changes and are able to finish work despite unusual circumstances.

School year made students realize their resilience in face of adversity

Noa Appelbaum, Clare O'Connor, Colin Leslie, and Krishita Dutta
June 3, 2021
The plan will give artists grants for art in Chicago's 77 community areas.

Chicago’s Arts77 plan will invest in local artists

Colin Leslie, Assistant editor
May 28, 2021
Three teachers from younger grades to retire after long careers

Three teachers from younger grades to retire after long careers

Colin Leslie and Caroline Hohner
May 26, 2021
TAKEOUT. A customer exits the Valois storefront on May 19. Many longtime customers of Valois have gotten takeout there during the pandemic. “They actually already had a set-up where before the pandemic you could get take-out,” said Seth Richardson, a customer for 20 years.

[Photo] Valois, valuable part of Hyde Park history, has struggled in the pandemic

Peter Cox, Reporter
May 19, 2021
After hitting a home run, some hitters flip their bats. Every year there is conflict surrounding this.

Bat flips add danger, excitement to baseball games

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2021
Sophomores ride stationary bikes in the fitness center during gym class May 10. The available time slots to use the fitness center are 3:30-4:20 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fitness center reopens for student use

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
May 11, 2021
With input from members of the Lab community and Challenge Success, the high school and middle school will begin to consider a later school start time.

Later start time put on consideration

Colin Leslie, Reporter
April 27, 2021
During junior retreat April 15, juniors Philip Kellermeier and Brent Pennington are the last ones who remain in a rock paper scissors tournament. Brent’s favorite part of the retreat was the opportunity to speak through an open microphone, as it was powerful and emotional. “Doing this and hearing everyone’s story allowed the grade to connect more and learn more about one another,” Brent said.

Juniors reconnect, strengthen relationships at retreat

Colin Leslie, Reporter
April 20, 2021
President Biden should not expect the people Trump attacked constantly to view those who supported him in an understanding way, writes reporter Colin Leslie.

President Biden’s goal of unity is unattainable, undesirable

Colin Leslie, Reporter
April 1, 2021

To limit cheating and fit distance learning, faculty adjust testing styles

Colin Leslie, Reporter
March 17, 2021
Test Tension: Cheating and hybrid learning

Test Tension: Cheating and hybrid learning

Amanda Cassel, Lucia Kouri, and Colin Leslie
March 17, 2021
Tech works on their Microsoft Windows Surface tablet to create her art. Tech posts much of her work on Instagram and her website.

Limitless: Artist Tech Nix uses varied media to express their creativity, interests

Colin Leslie, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Wellness products have been used to deal with the adverse effects of the never ending screen time of remote learning.

Wellness products help combat health toll of remote learning

Colin Leslie, Reporter
March 10, 2021
In the second Gratitude Project, Lab families make lasagnas to express gratitude for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff received them by delivery or pick-up outside of Gordon Parks Arts Hall.

Families express gratitude for faculty, staff with lasagnas

Colin Leslie, Reporter
February 24, 2021
The hiring process will recruit new administrators and faculty members despite challenges of the virtual setting.

Hiring process evaluates candidates virtually to fill vacancies

Colin Leslie, Reporter
January 27, 2021
Applications are open for the Business, Social Sciences and Humanities Summer Link internships, and those for the Data & Computing Summer Lab program will open soon.

Summer Link programs offer students opportunities in humanities, computer science

Colin Leslie, Reporter
December 16, 2020
By cutting sports teams, colleges betray the commitments they made to their student-athletes and force them to choose between staying at their current school and continuing their athletic career writes reporter Colin Leslie.

To fulfill commitment to student athletes, colleges should reallocate funds and not cut teams

Colin Leslie, Reporter
December 10, 2020
U-High musicians audition for state ensembles virtually

U-High musicians audition for state ensembles virtually

Colin Leslie, Reporter
December 1, 2020
Through practicing problems and meeting virtually, Math Team members earn high scores at contests such as the Illinois Mathematics League.

Ranked first in two competitions, Math Team continues strong performance

Colin Leslie, Reporter
November 21, 2020
Students and teachers who traditionally utilize fashion to convey their personality have been forced to adjust according to the limitations of online school.

Distanced learning challenges self-expression through fashion

Colin Leslie, Reporter
November 11, 2020
Junior Zach Gin leads a group of runners while running at a meet in Washington Park.

Cross-country teams create friendly atmosphere, reach for potential in new situation

Colin Leslie, Reporter
November 4, 2020
More positive COVID-19 cases at in-person school

More positive COVID-19 cases at in-person school

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Senior Emily Chang stances up, preparing to swing at a golf ball at the Jackson Park Golf Course.

Driven: Competitive spirit separates Emily Chang from opposition

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 16, 2020
1973 Alumnus John Prunskis talks to students at lunch on Oct. 7.

Alumnus talks to students about career in treating pain

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Multiple employees were reassigned at the Laboratory Schools this year.

Ten nonteaching employees reassigned to lower school teaching assistant positions

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 5, 2020
Director of Student Services Nicole Neal said the wellness councils are responsible for tasks such as holding forums about wellness topics, planning events centered around wellness and providing resources to teachers and parents.

Councils to accept new members, address health and wellness

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 5, 2020

Make

Colin Leslie, Reporter
June 9, 2020
Here's our guide to keeping yourself and your family occupied at home through the upcoming summer.

Bingewatch, bake and make: Ways to entertain yourself at home

Abe Callard, Meena Lee, and Colin Leslie
June 9, 2020
With plenty of benches and shade from trees, the South Winter Garden is a perfect place to sit and take a break.

Take our social distancing friendly walking tour of Chicago’s neighborhoods

An Ngo, Caroline Hohner, and Colin Leslie
June 1, 2020
The Pritzker Traubert Family Library will be providing free e-books for students.

Library to provide free e-books, audiobooks to U-High students during school closure

Colin Leslie, Reporter
May 27, 2020
Many student athletes are having a hard time working out and staying motivated through the pandemic.

On the bench: Athletes face difficulty practicing their sport, staying motivated

Colin Leslie, Reporter
May 20, 2020
Taylor Tomlinson, left, Chris D'Elia, middle, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, right, all released their comedy specials on Netflix.

Quarantine laughs: Which comedy specials to watch, avoid on Netflix

Colin Leslie, Grace Brady, and Anathea Carrigan
April 30, 2020
Senior Julian Skosey-LaLonde trains with a dumbbell in the fitness center in October 2019.

Coaches warn of improper equipment cleaning in gym

Colin Leslie, Reporter
April 20, 2020
Athletes should consider attending a junior college

Athletes should consider attending a junior college

Colin Leslie, Reporter
April 9, 2020
AFFORDABLE ART. Teen Arts Pass is an initiative by Urban Gateways. The program is meant to bring young people ages 13-19 to professional performances at the 27 partner organizations. Tickets are typically $5 for TAP members.

Teen Arts Pass opens new, cheap entertainment avenues for students

Colin Leslie, Reporter
March 9, 2020
Ryan Allen named Middle School principal

Ryan Allen named Middle School principal

Colin Leslie, Reporter
March 5, 2020

Senior finds creative outlet in makerspace projects

Colin Leslie, Reporter
January 25, 2020
Independence days: independent study at Lab

Independence days: independent study at Lab

Ben Richardson, Colin Leslie, and Grace Holleb
January 25, 2020
Band performs at Earl Shapiro Hall Halloween parade

Band performs at Earl Shapiro Hall Halloween parade

Ryan Clark and Colin Leslie
November 1, 2019
Club changes name, expands horizons

Club changes name, expands horizons

Colin Leslie, Reporter
October 24, 2019
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