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First place winners pictured during their dance performance of Armageddon.
SGA Hosts Annual Talent Show For Students
UHS Deans pictured reprimanding tardy students during seventh period.
Tardy Sweeps Prove to be an Effective Method
Edson Guerra-Guerro and Robert Stage-Cooper performing "Happy Holidays."
Troupe 4848 Presents Winter Musical: White Christmas
Beta Club members Lara Jimenez and Ved Patel make labels for stockings for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
UHS Clubs Host Annual Holiday Donation Drives
SGA students pictured after loading donation items onto a truck for transportation.
SGA Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
Dave King voices a neckbearded figure who in most series would be merely a kooky-side character, In “Common Side Effects,” he is a central hero.
Common Side Effects Is A Wry-Dive Into Healthcare
Lamar pictured performing atop the set car at the Superbowl LIX halftime show.
Kendrick Lamar Headlines the 59th Superbowl Halftime Show
Dog Man has earned a worldwide total of 43 million dollars in the box office.
Dog Man Adaptation Appeals to an Audience of All Ages
The film Nosferatu has grossed over 100 million dollars worldwide, making it one of the most successful horror movies of 2024.
Nosferatu Remake is a Gothic Horror Must-Watch
Wicked was won a Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Wicked Musical Adaptation Dazzles Audience
Coach Bailey pictured discussing strategy with the boys Varsity Basketball team.
Staff Spotlight: Basketball Coach Bailey
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season
UHS cheerleaders performing their routine at FCC Nationals.
Varsity Cheer Team Wins FCC Nationals
UHS faces off against Lake Brantley on the court.
Girls Varsity Basketball Prepares to Finish Season Off Strong
Sophomore player #3 Quais Hafid pictured during a game.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shows Off on the Court
Students in Sarasota pictured protesting DeSantis signing of DEI legislation.
DEI Program Ban Will Affect Employment on a National Scale
My aunt's home after returning to Gaza City, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Palestinians Return Home to Mass Destruction
James Earl Carter Jr. was born on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia.
Remembering Our 39th President: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
A 2023 survey found that half of Americans indicated they believe national news organizations "intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting."
Looking For Reliable News Sources?
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.
Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball
Talent Show
Talent Show
JV Football Against Windermere
JV Football Against Windermere
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses his nation following negotiations with US President Donald Trump.
Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing on January 24th.
Trump’s Recent Cabinet Nominees Spark Discussion
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order he signed in the Oval Office.
President Trump Signs a Surplus of Executive Orders
On Trump's first full day of office, ICE arrested 308 illegal migrants.
Trump Administration Introduces Controversial Immigration Policy
If made HHS secretary, Kennedy could rollback vaccine efforts across the country.
RFK Jr. Is Not Only Unqualified; He’s Dangerous.
Under Florida Law, schools do not have to teach sex education to students.
OCPS Introduces Sex Education Plan Outlining Abstinence
On July 10th, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Don’t Save the SAVE Act
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise's Current State
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise’s Current State
Gov. DeSantis pictured during speech on new social media bill.
Florida’s Social Media Bill: Is 16 The Right Age?

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UHS News
First place winners pictured during their dance performance of Armageddon.
SGA Hosts Annual Talent Show For Students
Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

   University High School’s SGA hosted talent show took place on Friday, February 7th. In the auditorium, students met up to show off their...

UHS Deans pictured reprimanding tardy students during seventh period.
Tardy Sweeps Prove to be an Effective Method
Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

       Tardiness has been an ongoing issue at UHS, but a new process called “Tardy Sweeps” has been introduced to encourage students...

Edson Guerra-Guerro and Robert Stage-Cooper performing "Happy Holidays."
Troupe 4848 Presents Winter Musical: White Christmas
Isabel Reymann, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

     From December 12th to the 15th University High School performed their annual winter musical, White Christmas. White Christmas was a heartfelt,...

Sports
Coach Bailey pictured discussing strategy with the boys Varsity Basketball team.
Staff Spotlight: Basketball Coach Bailey
Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

     David Bailey is a highly skilled school basketball coach with over 400 career wins. Bailey spent five years at Orlando Lutheran, one...

Entertainment
Dave King voices a neckbearded figure who in most series would be merely a kooky-side character, In “Common Side Effects,” he is a central hero.
Common Side Effects Is A Wry-Dive Into Healthcare
Ashton Young, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

    Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects is a dark-humored conspiracy thriller that ties in the bleak reality of the American healthcare industry...

Editorial
If made HHS secretary, Kennedy could rollback vaccine efforts across the country.
RFK Jr. Is Not Only Unqualified; He’s Dangerous.
Ashton Young, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025

   Following President Trump’s sudden withdrawal from the World Health Organization, the question of whether RFK Jr.’s nomination for Secretary...

World News
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
Andy Avila, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025
Features
Students in Sarasota pictured protesting DeSantis signing of DEI legislation.
DEI Program Ban Will Affect Employment on a National Scale
Dianaliz Morales, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
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