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The U-High Midway Editorial Board argues that rather than strictly following guidelines of the outdated Kalven report, the University of Chicago must reinterpret the report so that its institutions, like Lab, are not prohibited from acknowledging important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
To value student wellbeing and concerns, the administration must have more accessible and widespread opportunities for students to freely share their thoughts, argues the U-High Midway editorial board.

Administration must engage differently

Editorial Board
May 4, 2023
The U-High editorial board argues that Lab cannot keep its label of an academically rigorous institution while adequately dealing with a demand for increased mental health support.

Mental health, rigor stand at crossroads

Editorial Board
April 3, 2023
Regardless of intent, joking about mental health can be harmful in the long term, and students should be careful about what they say and create an uplifting environment.

Step up to support peers’ mental health

Editorial Board
February 17, 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
Students, administration, teachers, and organizations must do more to transform our school environment into something more welcoming to everyone.

Diversity doesn’t reflect neighborhood

Editorial Board
December 8, 2022
In order to become productive citizens and participate in democracy, students need to engage with current events in the classroom.

Current events are critical to education

Editorial Board
October 27, 2022
According to the Editorial Board, teens must remember the negative consequences that violence can incur on its viewers.

Resharing tragedy online can be harmful

Editorial Board
May 26, 2022
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