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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
Dalin Dohrn

Dalin Dohrn, Artist

Dalin Dohrn is a member of the Class of 2023, who began as a contributing artist as a junior.

Awards:

2024 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Third place, computer-generated art/illustration, “Rethinking therapy”

2023 Scholastic Press Association of Chicago, original editorial cartoon: superior

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, editorial cartoon, New auditorium name at odds with values

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, illustration, Rethinking Therapy

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, editorial cartoon, It’s time to establish boundaries for AI use

All content by Dalin Dohrn
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[Photo] Amelie Liu finds intersectional identity through matzo ball soup

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Amira Williams sets her family table with jollof rice, fragrant West African blend of stew, spices

Ainsley Williams, Reporter
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Tara Sawhney experiences meaningful moments by cooking gulab jamun, North Indian delicacy

Erich Raumann, Deputy Managing Editor
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] The flavors of family

Chloe Alexander, Erich Raumann, Ethan Swinger, William Tan, and Ainsley Williams
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Dress code can limit student expression

Chloe Alexander, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2023
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[Photo] Gen Z must reconcile internalized bias

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Falling into the manosphere pipeline

William Tan, Clare O’Connor, Peter Cox, and Clare McRoberts
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Ramen Roundup: Dish provides warmth despite cold weather

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
February 17, 2023
Regardless of intent, joking about mental health can be harmful in the long term, and students should be careful about what they say and create an uplifting environment.

[Photo] Step up to support peers’ mental health

Editorial Board
February 17, 2023
Despite common belief, students and medical professionals say birth control does more than prevent pregnancy.

[Photo] Hormonal medications can provide way to manage menstrual cycle

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
As artificial intelligence continues to develop, its usage in a school environment must be addressed, and distinct boundaries need to be established by teachers to prevent crossover into academic dishonesty.

[Photo] It’s time to establish boundaries for AI use

Editorial Board
January 20, 2023
Though the no-cut policy has existed for seven decades, some say it is time for a change.

[Photo] Drop no-cut: Too many on the field

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
December 8, 2022
Though the no-cut policy has existed for seven decades, some say it is time for a change.

[Photo] Head to Head: Time to cut the no-cut?

William Tan and Amon Gray
December 8, 2022
RACIAL MISTREATMENT. Black students say microagressions and Lab’s environment devalues their Black identity, contributing to decisions on whether to leave the school or stay.

[Photo] Leaving Lab: Black students say school environment is unwelcoming

Audrey Park, Managing Editor
December 7, 2022
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[Photo] Is it really the most wonderful time of year?

Jaya Alenghat, Krishita Dutta, Haley Maharry, Erich Raumann, and Téa Tamburo
December 7, 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 it's being hosted in, Qatar.

[Photo] FIFA World Cup 2022 builds excitement, sparks controversy

Taariq Ahmed, Zara Siddique, Ethan Swinger, and Ainsley Williams
November 8, 2022
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[Photo] So much at risk…

Téa Tamburo, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Amy Ren, Zara Siddique, Victoria Washington, and Peter Cox
October 26, 2022
In order to become productive citizens and participate in democracy, students need to engage with current events in the classroom.

[Photo] Current events are critical to education

Editorial Board
October 27, 2022
While the administration has made steps towards decreasing stress, more systematic revamping need to be done.

[Photo] Workload policies need effective enforcement system

Editorial Board
September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Rethinking Therapy: The harder parts of improving mental health

William Tan, Clare O'Connor, and Chloe Alexander
September 29, 2022
Features editor Sahana Unni argues that while Ken Griffin made a generous contribution to Lab, he shouldn't be honored in such an ironic way.

[Photo] New auditorium name at odds with values

Sahana Unni, Features editor
September 28, 2022
Chicago has a diverse range of food and activities to explore this summer.

[Photo] All over the map: Explore something new this summer

Kiran Collins, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Evan Lok, Victoria Washington, Olivia Adams, and Chloe Alexander
June 1, 2022
According to the Editorial Board, teens must remember the negative consequences that violence can incur on its viewers.

[Photo] Resharing tragedy online can be harmful

Editorial Board
May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Staying safe in the sun

Anathea Carrigan, Audrey Matei, Audrey Matzke, and Téa Tamburo
May 10, 2022
The Editorial Board argues that cultivating the observance of community norms throughout the school year will make Social Justice Week a more fruitful and harmonious experience for its participants.

[Photo] Community norms must be followed for successful Social Justice Week

Editorial Board
May 11, 2022
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[Photo] To my ninth grade self: Seniors give advice from years at Lab

Joaquin Figueroa and Chloe Ma
May 10, 2022
Probiotics like yogurt and kombucha most likely will not help your microbiome, according to Eugene Chang, associate director of gastroenterology at UChicago Medicine.

[Photo] Gut instincts: how do we heal our gastrointestinal tract?

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
May 3, 2022
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[Photo] Can they play? Transgender athletes face barriers to compete

Lucia Kouri, Meena Lee, and Clare O'Connor
April 12, 2022
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[Photo] Reggaeton music unifies singing, history, culture

Audrey Matzke, Reporter
April 13, 2022
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[Photo] Into the metaverse: How it will impact your life

Berk Oto, Peter Cox, Caroline Hohner, Erich Raumann, and Amon Gray
March 9, 2022
Some faculty of color at the Laboratory Schools say that they are treated poorly by certain white colleagues in their daily experiences, and they say they have limited opportunities to resolve these issues. 

[Photo] Mistreated: Faculty of color speak out

Peter Pu, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
The Midway Editorial Board reflects on Student Press Freedom Day, which was Feb. 24, the theme of which was that student journalists must "unmute" themselves to have their voices be heard.

[Photo] To preserve student press freedom, stop self-censorship

Editorial Board
March 3, 2022
Doctors say that natural sleep methods are healthier than melatonin, which, when taken regularly, could cause headaches and prolonged fatigue.

[Photo] Students find alternative ways to sleep as melatonin usage rises

Louis Auxenfans, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2022
The recent move by the the history department to increase the offerings of semester-long electives is a wise choice other departments should look to.

[Photo] Editorial: electives promote engaged students

Editorial Board
February 8, 2022
Chicago's aldermen must decide on a new ward map by May 20, when if they haven't come to an agreement, the responsibility will be transferred to voters. The referendum would occur during the June 28 primary.

[Photo] Aldermen clash over ward remapping, agree on first Asian ward

An Ngo, City Life Editor
February 8, 2022
The mascot of the 2022 Winter Olympics is an animated panda named Bing Dwen Dwen. Read about more Winter Olympics facts below.

[Photo] Tournament trivia: 44 facts about the Winter Olympics

Téa Tamburo and Peter Cox
February 4, 2022
With COVID-19 restrictions and geopolitical controversy, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will be unlike any other.

[Photo] COVID-19, controversy, competition: A look into the 2022 Winter Olympics

Audrey Park, Assistant Editor
February 7, 2022
While many teachers at Lab acknowledge students' preferred pronouns, transgender and genderqueer students expressed frustration with those that don't.

[Photo] Pronoun problems: Students frustrated when teachers don’t use the right pronouns

Sahana Unni, Content Manager
February 1, 2022
Plans for reducing neighborhood violence must be supported by data and a sound understanding of the dynamics at play, argues the Editorial Board.

[Photo] To curb violence, commit to research

Editorial Board
December 16, 2021
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[Photo] Sophomore year: Service Learning and finding your passion

June 4, 2020
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