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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
Milo Platz-Walker

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor

Milo Platz-Walker is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the sports editor. He joined the staff as a ninth grader in 2021 and returned as a junior. Outside of school, he enjoys competing in karate, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

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FINISHING FIRST. Racing toward the finish line, senior Simon Lane leads the pack on his way to first place at the Lincoln Park Latin Prep Invitational on Sept. 25. "It felt really good to get the win," Simon said. "It was the fastest time in a long time, so I felt very good about that." Simon qualified for the state meet Nov. 9.

Cross country season ends with team and individual achievements

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Tyler, The Creator impressed with heartfelt and pensive lyrics in his new album, "Chromakopia." The album, which contains 14 songs, was released on Oct. 28.

Tyler, the Creator creates electrifying journey in ‘Chromakopia’

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Despite impressive visuals and energetic performance, the "A Boogie wit Da Hoodie" concert fell short in terms of stage presence.

Low notes, high night: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert delivers mixed energy

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
These students have received new Midway roles. Front; Abhay Chandran, Juliana Daugherty, Lila Coyne. Middle; Sohana Schneider, Naomi Benton, Declan Smith, Caroline Skelly. Back: Orlie Weitzman, Ari Novak, Lucy Shirell.

10 Midway students receive new leadership roles

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
With Thanksgiving approaching, students and faculty reflect on what they are thankful for in their lives.

Vox Pop: Do you or do you not use public transportation?

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
Junior Mihika Prakash and her exchange student Deva Martinez laugh on a rollercoaster on a trip to Six Flags.

European exchange programs foster cultural interaction

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
A man dressed in a robot costume dances in the center of the dance floor, which came as a surprise to students.

Prom brings Class of 2024 enchanted end-of-year celebration

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
June 4, 2024
Sophomore Leyla Yates goes for a header between the North Shore Country Day goalie and a defender on April 26. U-High won 8-0. The team also won the IHSA Super-Sectionals, finishing at 4-2 after a high-tension game that progressed to penalty kicks.

Photo Gallery: Spring sports in peak action

Milo Platz-Walker, Chloe Alexander, Eli Raikhel, Bryce Light, Carter Chang, Simon Vaang, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, and Daniel Baeza
May 28, 2024
For their group’s May Project, seniors Adam Syverson and Luca Todorov work together to build a go-kart in the wood shop.

May Project provides avenue for unique exploration

Milo Platz-Walker, Sports Editor
May 24, 2024
Photos from Katja Schulz via flickr; USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program via rawpixel; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via rawpixel; WikiWookie via wikimedia; Moonlight0551 via wikimedia

Vox pop: Cicadapalooza

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
May 1, 2024

[Video] Chamoy pickle TikTok food trend tickles taste buds

Clare McRoberts, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Working both on the court and in the classroom, Dash finds a balance between his academics and tennis.

Tennis star rallies toward goals

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Over 750 parents attended the Laboratory Schools Connections, a fundraising gala, which raised $1,285,723 for student financial-aid.

Connections fundraising gala raises $1.2 million

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
April 4, 2024
A student looks at his phone, following a tutorial for a looksmaxxing method, mewing. Recently, looksmaxxing has risen in popularity on the internet and at U-High.

Students participate in self-improvement trend looksmaxxing

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Gliding through the water, sophomore Julian Rossi uses the butterfly stroke to propel himself along the length of the swimming pool at Ratner Athletics Center on Feb. 3. The boys swimming team ended the season at the IHSA sectional finals, coming in fourth place overall.

Gallery: Winter sports in review

Zara Siddique, Light Dohrn, and Milo Platz-Walker
March 5, 2024
CLIPPER COMMITMENT. Quintin Chothem creates relationships with his clients, making sure they have the best experience possible. Outside of the barbershop, Mr. Chotem enjoys engaging with his community with service.

Beloved barber: Quintin Chothem

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
February 21, 2024
The music of Los Tigres del Norte, a Mexican band specializing in the norteño style of folk music, evokes a sense of nostalgia for senior Yolo Martinez, one of many U-High students for whom music is more than just entertainment; it's a direct link to one's cultural roots.

Audio: By listening to cultural music, students keep in touch with identities

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
February 19, 2024
This year, Artsfest hopes to engage students with art through new workshops and schedule.

ArtsFest brings new workshops, experiences for students

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
February 19, 2024
PERFECT PITCH. Seeing Kayin Bradford in the halls, you wouldn’t know that under the varsity basketball jersey, behind the headphones and on the bike, Kayin is a Bel Canto star who shines in the selective choir and on the court.

Hidden Harmony

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
January 22, 2024
The U-high Athlete Council had its first meeting on Jan 4. The council is composed of the varsity captains for each sport and is a way for athletes to voice opinions and concerns to the faculty.

Athlete Council aims to involve student opinions

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
January 10, 2024
Freedom Flare Up

Freedom Flare Up

Taariq Ahmed, Light Dohrn, Sahana Unni, Milo Platz-Walker, and Audrey Park
December 8, 2023
A group of six U-High students attended the NAIS People of Color Conference, which took place in St. Louis from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. 

At DEI conference, students gain valuable lessons to foster inclusivity

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
December 6, 2023
Girls tennis head coach Dawuad Talib has been named the 2023 IHSA 1A Girls Tennis Coach of the Year for exceptional coaching and leadership this season.

Tennis coach receives honor for second time

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
November 10, 2023
Nine U-High students and one Lab middle school student have been selected to participate in the district ensembles for the best jazz, orchestra, and chorus students hosted by the Illinois Music Education Association.

Ten students admitted to district music ensembles

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Reporter Milo Platz-Walker argues that influencers glorifying steroids must understand their impressionable audience and must educate them on the drug's downsides, while social media platforms, like TikTok, should enforce stricter content guidelines and discourage content promoting steroid abuse.

Influencers: Consider viewers before promoting steroids

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Senior TA Poppy Beiser explains to students how to titrate with a burette. She is the TA for an AT Chemistry Lab period for the 2023-2024 school year.

U-High seniors assist, learn as teaching assistants in advanced science classes

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
October 13, 2023
Affirmative Apprehension

Affirmative Apprehension

Audrey Park, Sahana Unni, Light Dohrn, Haley Maharry, and Milo Platz-Walker
September 27, 2023
A student watches a video on their phone, using the subtitles feature. In a 2022 study, almost 60% of Gen Z respondents said they use subtitles.

Superscript: Subtitles gain popularity among Gen Z

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Midway staff, individuals recognized as national award finalists

Midway staff, individuals recognized as national award finalists

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
September 15, 2023
Chicago has a diverse range of food and activities to explore this summer.

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
Birria de Res Tacos, beef-filled tacos from Tortillería y Taquerias Atotonilco

[Photo] Tasting Chicago’s flavors: Here’s what’s on the menu

Kiran Collins, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Reporters
June 1, 2022
The new sci-fi movie “The Adam Project” has just been released to Netflix.

‘The Adam Project’ adds witty, comical spin on sci-fi

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
May 26, 2022
The U-High Midway was recognized by Student Newspapers Online with the Distinguished Sites Award.

Midway website earns recognition

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
May 16, 2022
The Illinois High School Association should require vaccinations for athletes, argues reporter Milo Platz-Walker.

IHSA should mandate vaccinations for athletes

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
April 20, 2022
Misinformation on social media must be countered, argue a group of beginning journalists.

Opinion: Social media users should combat misinformation of Ukrainian invasion

Olivia Adams, Chloe Alexander, Toshiro Chin, Kiran Collins, Evan Lok, Sandra Mordi, Milo Platz-Walker, Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, and Victoria Washington
March 7, 2022
This year's Winter Formal, now called Spring Fling, will be held in Sherry Lansing Theater on March 5 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Spring Fling will follow Spirit Week, where students can dress up as themes selected by Student Council.

Enchanted Forest Spring Fling to take place March 5

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
February 22, 2022
Members of the Soccer Viewing Club discuss their fantasy soccer drafts.

Club provides relaxing space to watch, discuss soccer

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
November 2, 2021
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