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
Retiring history teacher Paul Horton says that John Deweys principles are no longer visible at the Laboratory Schools.

Dewey’s ideals are disappearing

Paul Horton, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2023
Now, the most pressing issues facing Generation Z are things like climate change, gun control and affordable housing and education. These are modern issues that require modern people to represent them in government, not the same nine people who have been sitting on the court for decades says Audience Engagement Manager Ainsley Williams.

Supreme Court Justices should represent contemporary America

Ainsley Williams, Audience Engagement Manager
May 18, 2023
Reporter Haley Maharry says that as D&D is introduced to a broader audience through these new forms of media, more people will be exposed to positive LGBTQ+ representation.

Popularization of Dungeons & Dragons helps to create more safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community

Haley Maharry, Reporter
May 11, 2023
As the location of our formative years U-High has a responsibility to guide and educate students on the perils of substance abuse. This issue remains pervasive, suggesting that we must rethink our approach to tackling it.

High schools must rethink approach to preventing substance abuse

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
April 28, 2023
Reporter Taariq Ahmed argues it’s not difficult to see how men of color often find themselves at the crossroads of the social and emotional boundaries that both people of color and men face.

Men of color face intricate mental health barriers

Taariq Ahmed, Reporter
April 20, 2023
Audience Engagement Manager Victoria Washington argues that just as male athletes are praised for their sportsmanship and display of emotion during the game, women, especially black women, should be allowed the space to trash talk their fellow competitors.

Like their male counterparts, allow female athletes to display emotion during competitions

Victoria Washington, Audience Engagement Manager
April 13, 2023
English classes should give tests so students would need to read the material instead of looking to other sources to complete assignments.

English classes should administer tests to ensure authenticity

Kabir Joshi, Reporter
March 30, 2023
Ethan Swinger argues that the Biden administration reauthorization of the previously-halted Willow project serves as a harrowing reminder of the country’s insufficient efforts to address climate change.

Due to American administration’s lackluster response to climate change, harmful oil project reapproved

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
March 30, 2023
David Santiago argues that the popular social media app, TikTok, should be banned due to safety and security concerns about the app’s data collection.

Due to security concerns, TikTok should be banned in the United States

David Santiago, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Skye Freeman argues that parents should give children free rein to figure out how they identify and allow them to explore and express themselves as they wish, instead of raising them gender-autonomously.

Parents, let children explore their identities as they grow up

Skye Freeman, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Niall Danahey argues that the United States must uphold treaties and other agreements to defend Taiwan to prevent economical harm to the United States.

To support Taiwan, the United States of America must stop China

Niall Danahey, Reporter
March 27, 2023
AI interpolation disrespects the care put into the original animation and is of poorer quality.

Stop AI interpolation: People should listen to animators and authentic animation

Haley Maharry, Reporter
March 23, 2023
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