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
Adjusting classes and curriculum will only serve to combat the root of racist ideologies if people — the true perpetrators — change.

U-High must shine a light on Asian American struggles

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2023

Stitched together: New elective blends artistic creativity, fashion through experimental approach

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
January 23, 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.

It’s time to establish boundaries for AI use

Editorial Board
January 20, 2023
REAL OR ROBOT? With its fluent, human-like writing, the AI language model ChatGPT has made it easier for students to skip steps in the writing process by producing an essay on demand. However, there are potential positive applications for the new technology.

Helpful or Harmful? Community debates proper usage of AI writing software

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
January 18, 2023
CONSTANTLY COMPARING: Although teachers have attempted to limit U-Highs strong emphasis on grades, the schools high-achieving culture leads many students to constantly compare their grades with peers.

Comparison culture: Students feel need to compare grades despite teacher intervention

Light Dohrn, Reporter
January 17, 2023
Playing Cene, students learn about climate change by completing quests containing puzzles, quizzes and other tasks.

In alternate reality game, 7th graders find new ways to explore climate change

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2023
SEARCHING SPACES. Senior Lizzie Baker joins a Zoom call in a conference room in the Pritzker Traubert Family Library, one of the few spaces in school where students can find privacy for virtual meetings.

Students struggle to find private spaces at school for virtual meetings

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
Parent-teacher conferences will be held again virtually this year due to positive feedback from parents about the format last year.

Parent-teacher conferences to remain virtual

Niall Danahey, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Author Anya Kamenetz spoke to Lab parents at a webinar about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on children, discussing her new book, “The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now”

New book discusses the pandemic’s impact on youth

Haley Maharry, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Editor-in-Chief Téa Tamburo argues that students should be given the option to purchase e-books for their classes.

Consider e-books for increased class accessibility, sustainability

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Some students believe that Labs health curriculum is outdated, and needs modification to effectively teach modern health principals.

Students push for health curriculum reforms

Sophie Baker, Reporter
May 16, 2022
Spanish Teacher Kimberly Alligood lectures a class of students.

New class gives opportunity for heritage speakers to learn Spanish

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
May 9, 2022
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