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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
Max Garfinkel

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager

I first joined the U-High Midway staff as a freshman in the Beginning Journalism program. Since then I have served as a reporter and am now business manager. My favorite part of journalism is working with the team and reporting on interesting stories. My best story was a review of the last season of “Game of Thrones.” In addition to working for the Midway, I am also involved the track and soccer teams. In my free time I enjoy cooking and fishing.

All content by Max Garfinkel
Protesters gathered in Hyde Park May 31 to protest police brutality after the death of George Floyd. The protest began peacefully, but fires, explosions and looting followed the protest later that evening.

[Photo] Lab community protests police brutality, racism throughout Chicago

Peter Pu, News Editor
June 1, 2020
Junior Stella Heon finds a more positive headspace through her arts classes — especially during the pandemic.

Art classes adapt to accommodate limited materials, lack of hands-on learning

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
May 7, 2020
Having taken their first step on their service journey, a group of sophomores poses at their sophomore retreat service site, The River Food Pantry, Sept. 19. Many members of the class of 2022 have had difficulty completing that journey because of COVID-19, leading to the requirement being reduced to 20 hours from 40.

Sophomore service requirement reduced

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
April 16, 2020
Charles Chen wins IHSA academic honor

Charles Chen wins IHSA academic honor

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
March 3, 2020
Scholastic arts competition includes 15 winners from U-High

Scholastic arts competition includes 15 winners from U-High

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
February 20, 2020
Netflix After Life presents recovery from brink of suicide

Netflix “After Life” presents recovery from brink of suicide

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
January 29, 2020
SPILL THE BEANS. The Starbucks Roasterys extensive menu offers the Origin Flight, three unique, traditionally prepared brews.

A whole new brew

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
December 10, 2019
SPILL THE BEANS. The roastery’s extensive menu offers the “Origin Flight,” three unique, traditionally prepared Starbucks brews.

[Photo] Education program gives students a boost

Nikhil Patel, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2019
MIX IT UP Students in Digital Music production make music on their computer after watching a tutorial.

[Photo] Studio recording class seeks groups to record with

Kajus Nakas, Reporter
October 21, 2019
Teens need freedom to make decisions themselves

Teens need freedom to make decisions themselves

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
October 9, 2019
ALL ABOUT THAT BASS. Emelia Piane, who released a single, “Shrine,” this summer, practices her electric bass. Emelia played bass with student band Rooftop Parking.

Passionate musicians record, release public music

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
October 9, 2019
Students offer Game of Thrones finale reactions

Students offer ‘Game of Thrones’ finale reactions

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
May 23, 2019
FINAL MOMENTS. Ser Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham) and Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) look upon the battle eld with their army at their back. Both characters have been in the “Game of Thrones” series since its first season. The cultural phenomenon’s eighth and final season concludes May 19.

OVERTHRONE

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
May 15, 2019
ROOKIE AT BAT. Junior Nick Beach keeps his eyes on the ball as he hits it into the outfield at the varsity baseball game against Corliss High School April 6. Nick joined the team this year after his hockey season came to an end.

Late to the game

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
April 24, 2019
MESSING AROUND. Junior Sejal Prachand, right, plays with several members of the lower school late-day program. Sejal supervises the children as they do their homework, play games, and go outside. She is one of many U-High students who have jobs after school, and have to balance schoolwork with their jobs.

[Photo] For many a job means much more than money

Grace Zhang, Arts Editor
March 19, 2019

Semester discussion involves student voice

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
March 12, 2019
GIVING BACK. Eyes on his music, sophomore Rohan Shah practices with Chamber Collective. With the guidance of orchestra teacher Rozalyn Torto, he is currently organizing performances at hospitals and retirement homes. Rohan hopes to move and inspire his audience with each performance.

Sounds of solidarity

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
March 11, 2019
PILE OF PIES. Sophomore Addison Goolsbee reaches for a slice of cheese pizza during lunch in Café Lab Jan. 28. The line for the 180 Papa Johns pizzas and five salad plates provided by parents stretched into the hallway outside the cafeteria. Caption by Max Garfinkel.

[Photo] Photo: Free lunch

January 28, 2019

Lab debate team steadily improving, looking ahead

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
January 28, 2019
Among noisy crowds, library study now difficult

Among noisy crowds, library study now difficult

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
December 7, 2018

New award to honor MLK’s values at Lab

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
December 7, 2018
Holiday Bazaar raises money and awareness

Holiday Bazaar raises money and awareness

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
December 6, 2018

Few Quiz Bowl members disband

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
October 26, 2018
80 members of Lab community present at open meeting

80 members of Lab community present at open meeting

Jacob Posner and Max Garfinkel
October 15, 2018
U-High Varsity Goalie Jamie Miller gives fans high fives as he leads the team onto the field.

Spirited, whole-day event marks reopening of Jackman Field

Jacob Posner and Max Garfinkel
September 15, 2018
Sophomore Justin Parks purchases a crispy chicken sandwich from an Aramark food services worker on June 1.

[Photo] Lab Schools hires new food service provider

Samira Glaeser-Khan, Managing Editor
June 1, 2018
CASTING OFF. Marcelo Gutierrez-Miranda casts off into the Jackson Fishing Area, behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park. Despite Chicago’s heavily urban environment, Lake Michigan and the city’s countless lagoons, ponds, and reservoirs offer one of the world’s largest freshwater fisheries.

Gone fishing

Max Garfinkel, Business Manager
May 29, 2018

Speeches next week; voting on Thursday

Max Garfinkel, Reporter
April 19, 2018
Series highlights teenage rebellion

Series highlights teenage rebellion

Max Garfinkel, Midway Reporter
March 8, 2018
HQ Trivia app enthralls students

HQ Trivia app enthralls students

Max Garfinkel, Reporter
February 8, 2018
BEND, DON’T BREAK. Head coach Bakhyt Abdikulov works with a fencer at an afternoon practice. Mr. Abdikulov has been coaching for nearly 25 years, internationally and in the United States.

Meet the Coaches: Head and assistant fencing

Max Garfinkel, Midway Reporter
January 19, 2018
PASS THE WALLET. Cashier Cassandra Judkins, at right, smiles as she passes senior Tomás Linquist his wallet and a few kind words. Students and cafeteria workers have close relationships, checking in throughout the day.

Staff, students brighten each others’ days in the café

Max Garfinkel, Reporter
December 14, 2017
Teaching styles must be flexible to support all students

Teaching styles must be flexible to support all students

Max Garfinkel, Reporter
December 14, 2017

Pre-workout supplements produce mixed performances

Max Garfinkel, Midway Reporter
November 16, 2017

Freshman Student Council reps elected

Max Garfinkel, Midway Reporter
October 12, 2017
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