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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
Noa Appelbaum

Noa Appelbaum, Health & Wellness Editor

Noa Appelbaum is the health and wellness editor for the U-High Midway and a member of the Class of 2022. She first joined the staff as a sophomore. Noa’s favorite aspects of journalism are being able to meet and learn about a wide variety of people and places. Noa is also an editor for several other U-High literary clubs, and, outside of school, enjoys acting, singing and volunteering.
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Probiotics like yogurt and kombucha most likely will not help your microbiome, according to Eugene Chang, associate director of gastroenterology at UChicago Medicine.

Gut instincts: how do we heal our gastrointestinal tract?

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
May 3, 2022
The senior show, opening on April 4, will be displayed in the Corvus Gallery in Gordon Parks Arts Hall.

Senior Show displays Class of 2022’s artwork

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
March 30, 2022
Main character Rue Bennett on HBO Max's "Euphoria" stands in front of a carnival in Season 1.

Season two of ‘Euphoria’ delivers breathtaking cinematography, unsatisfying plot

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
March 10, 2022
The director: Kara Tao

The director: Kara Tao

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
March 7, 2022
Jerk. Jamaican Barbeque

Jerk. Jamaican Barbeque

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
January 27, 2022
A Hyde Park jerk staple, Uncle Joe's Jerk Grilled Chicken offers quality chicken at the cost of a long wait time.

Don’t be a jerk, but consider some for takeout

Noa Appelbaum, Joaquin Figueroa, and Téa Tamburo
January 27, 2022
Due to the transmissibility of the omicron variant, American schools should consider a hybrid learning model to manage the contagion, writes Health and Wellness Editor Noa Appelbaum.

Schools should revert to hybrid model, lessen exposure to omicron variant

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
January 20, 2022
A Slice of Scranton: “The Office” exhibit delivers Dunder Mifflin to the city

A Slice of Scranton: “The Office” exhibit delivers Dunder Mifflin to the city

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
December 16, 2021
Photogravure “Self-Portrait with Brush and Palette” by Edward Steichen as well as other intriguing art pieces can be viewed in “Smart to the Core: Medium/Image, 2021.”

Smart Museum exhibit challenges viewer’s perspective on art

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
November 9, 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
Students in grades 9-11 eat lunch in the cafeteria May 10. Sophomore Anokha Nathan was both excited and concerned about attending school in person with three grades after more than a year.

Change in school structure impacts classroom environment, student-teacher relationships

Noa Appelbaum, Health and Wellness Editor
May 17, 2021
As gyms reopen, students and instructors are gradually shifting from virtual to in person workout classes.

[Photo] In-person workout classes kick back up

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
May 13, 2021
“Because a lot of Americans are hesitant about it in the first place, you know they’re going to be like, ‘Oh, there’s something wrong with all vaccines,’” junior Izzy Cafferelli said. 

Students weigh in on Johnson & Johnson vaccine, hesitancy

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
May 5, 2021
The 57th street Metra station, located just blocks away from U-High, continues to run amidst the pandemic.

Students change daily commute, reduce reliance on public transportation

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
April 23, 2021
While apps such as Instagram and TikTok might provide entertainment, they may be doing more harm than good to students' mental health and body image.

Comparing to community: Students struggle with living up to expectations they see online

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
April 20, 2021
Protestors hold up messages against anti-Asian violence in Chinatown Square on March 27. The protest was in response to the shooting in Atlanta, Georgia killing eight people, including six women of Asian descent.

Students discuss anti-Asian hate crimes in forum

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
April 9, 2021
Rather than making an exaggerated statement, Mr. Che played into misleading information already heavily circulating the internet and social media, writes content manager Noa Appelbaum.

‘Saturday Night Live’ joke plays into false, dangerous misconceptions

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
March 4, 2021
Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould and Cantor David Berger have very different experiences from working on opposite sides of the city.

Jewish leaders work to strengthen social justice in Chicago

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
March 2, 2021
Standardized testing should continue to be optional after pandemic

Standardized testing should continue to be optional after pandemic

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
March 2, 2021
Workers build the new tent on Scammon Garden. After its construction, the tent will have the potential to fit 50 students while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

New tent on Scammon Garden to provide space for lunch, play

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
February 18, 2021
The junior varsity and novice debate teams end their competition season and work on preparing for next year's topic on water resource protections.

Debate Team competes virtually at large tournament

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
February 5, 2021
On Oct. 16, the Athletics Hall of Fame will recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to U-High athletics.

Alumni, coaches to recommend submissions for Hall of Fame

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
January 28, 2021
With a cold winter setting in, exercising outdoors is becoming a less viable option for active students, leading some to find new ways to work out indoors.

Staying in shape: students adapt exercise regimens to cold weather

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
December 18, 2020
Although we are in the midst of a pandemic, vaccines should not be made mandatory writes content manager Noa Appelbaum.

No matter what, vaccines must not be mandatory

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
December 4, 2020
Students are overwhelmed and teachers must recognize this by giving less work, writes content manager Noa Appelbaum.

Drained to exhaustion by online learning, students should be given less school work

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
November 15, 2020
Many students attend the popular game nights featuring the internet game "Among Us" hosted by Student Council.

Student Council hosts virtual events to engage student body during distance learning

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
October 27, 2020
The junior varsity and novice debate teams end their competition season and work on preparing for next year's topic on water resource protections.

Debate team finds success at two virtual tournaments

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
October 7, 2020
Juniors Brent Pennington and Aaron Kim won triple octafinals at the Kentucky tournament, which had 134 teams.

Debate team achieves mixed results at tournaments

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
September 25, 2020
Book pickup will be available Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 21, according to librarian Susan Augustine.

Library to implement physical book pickup system

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
September 20, 2020
The pandemic is a great opportunity to spend quality, fun times with your family with games, movies and other activities

Your guide to a fun night with your family

Noa Appelbaum, Gretchen Matzke, and Ethan Swinger
June 5, 2020
A sign outside of the Middle School Lobby is covered in ivy.

Eighth graders expected to participate in annual end-of-year activities

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
May 8, 2020
Students stressed in anticipation of school closure, pandemic

Students stressed in anticipation of school closure, pandemic

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
April 23, 2020
"Bravo 1 Strikeforce," made up of seniors Zach Leslie, Ben Richardson, Asher Liu, Jonny Lyndon and Mickey Claffey, give a speech upon winning the annual Artsfest challenge "The Hunt." Teams compete for points by completing a series of tasks, ranging from the mundane to the esoteric.

Team Bravo 1 Strikeforce wins The Hunt

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
February 27, 2020
Alumnus Gabriel Bump to discuss new book

Alumnus Gabriel Bump to discuss new book

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
January 27, 2020
The gratitude journal is available in Pritzker-Traubert library for anyone to write in something they are thankful for.

Gratitude Project installs journal for writing positive feelings

Noa Appelbaum, Reporter
October 24, 2019
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