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
The Editorial Board argues that in the wake of the recent election, students should channel their dissatisfaction and disappointment towards action, using their voices to creating lasting change.

Turn disappointment into action

Editorial Board
November 14, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that clubs are a necessity for students as they help prosper connection and community growth.

Clubs foster connection

Editorial Board
October 24, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that more preliminary support systems such as education should be prioritized over reaction systems such as run, hide, fight, in cases of violence in school.

Make support systems a priority

Editorial Board
September 26, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that the recent budget cuts force Lab to sacrifice the unique values that make Lab what it is.

Cuts undermine what makes Lab, Lab

Editorial Board
May 28, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that the unique space reserved on a college campus for student protest is a shared responsibility between the administration and students.

Confront college conflict

Editorial Board
May 2, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that while self-improvement culture is not a new phenomenon, looksmaxxing takes the concept of wellness to a dangerous extreme.

To the ‘maxx: Lifestyle trend ‘looksmaxxing’ takes self-improvement culture to extreme

Editorial Board
April 4, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that U-High students must understand the significant political gravity of this event and how it sets the stage for the future of the country.

Students: Don’t ignore the election

Editorial Board
February 22, 2024
The Editorial Board argues that while the MLK assembly is a marker of tradition, it doesn't represent the only way Dr. King’s legacy can be celebrated at Lab. BSA shouldn’t bear the burden of ensuring the school community comes together in January.

Celebrate MLK; address inequality

Editorial Board
January 25, 2024
The Midway editorial board argues though lockdown drills are unpleasant, knowing how to act in emergency situations is crucial for the safety of the entire community.

After alarm, attitude must change

Editorial Board
December 14, 2023
The U-High Midway Editorial Board argues that rather than strictly following guidelines of the outdated Kalven report, the University of Chicago must reinterpret the report so that its institutions, like Lab, are not prohibited from acknowledging important historical realities, such as the prior inhabitants of the university’s land.

Acknowledging history isn’t politics

Editorial Board
October 26, 2023
The Midway editorial board argues as young adults, U-High students are capable of handling information regarding major changes to the school.

Safety changes emphasize distrust

Editorial Board
September 28, 2023
Ensuring security within Student Council elections is about protecting democracy at Lab, says the U-High Midway Editorial Board.

Election breach threatens student voice

Editorial Board
May 25, 2023
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