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Edson Guerra-Guerro and Robert Stage-Cooper performing "Happy Holidays."
Troupe 4848’s White Christmas Brings Holiday Cheer
SGA students pictured after loading donation items onto a truck for transportation.
SGA Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.
Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”
Freshman Olivia Caurtas pictured playing violin at the Fall Concert.
Orchestra Performs Their Annual Fall Concert
Casey and Cassie the Cougars greeting each other at the Homecoming Pep Rally.
A City of Stars: UHS’s 2024 Homecoming Weekend
Wicked was won a Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Wicked Musical Adaptation Dazzles Audience
This sequel has garnered 960 million dollars worldwide.
Disney Releases Hit Sequel Film Moana 2
Tyler, The Creator recently announced his 2025 World Tour in support of his new album.
Is Chromakopia Album of The Year?
The Short n' Sweet tour continues to perform in cities across North America and Europe.
Sabrina Carpenters Short n’ Sweet Tour Delights Audience
The Substance accumulated nearly 50 million dollars in the box office.
The Substance Combines Horror and Social Commentary
Girls Varsity Volleyball holds an overall record of 10-6.
Varsity Volleyball Shows Off Skills On the Court
UHS boys swim team pictured at Senior Night competition.
Varsity Swimming Celebrates Senior Night
UHS runners pictured at West Orange meet (9/14).
Cross Country Team Competes At West Orange
Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season
Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season
UHS faces off against Innovation HIgh school on Friday, September 20th.
Varsity Football Prepares For Upcoming Games
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?
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Viera High School's football team engages in practice.
The Hazards of Hazing
South Carolinian neighborhoods flooded after Hurricane Idalia, debris from damaged houses piled in the middle of the street.
The Role of Global Warming in Hurricane Devastation
JV Football Against Windermere
JV Football Against Windermere
West Orange Invitational
West Orange Invitational
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Back to School Spirit Week
Back to School Spirit Week
Asian Festival
Donald Trump and Lara Trump pictured together at a primary election party night.
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair
Joe Biden greeting his son Hunter at the Democratic national convention.
Hunter Biden Pardon Incites Bipartisan Unease
Protesters hold up signs that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" as people and lawmakers attend a rally in Seoul. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji.
South Korean President Yoon Attempts Military Coup Of Government
Members of the NYPD investigating the crime scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassinated By Unknown Suspect
Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.
Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction
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?
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour
Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously

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UHS News
Edson Guerra-Guerro and Robert Stage-Cooper performing "Happy Holidays."
Troupe 4848’s White Christmas Brings Holiday Cheer
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,...

SGA students pictured after loading donation items onto a truck for transportation.
SGA Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
Isaiah Armstrong, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

   SGA recently hosted their annual Thanksgiving food drive for the Orange County Youth Shelter. Students pitched in various food donations...

Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.
Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”
Andy Avila and Ranger Wainman • December 6, 2024

  The UHS theater program presented their rendition of “Unclaimed” by Mandy Connor on November 19th. This one-act show is loosely based...

Sports
Girls Varsity Volleyball holds an overall record of 10-6.
Varsity Volleyball Shows Off Skills On the Court
Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

    University High School’s Girls Varsity Volleyball team has had a successful season with an overall record of 10-6. The team sharpened...

Entertainment
Wicked was won a Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Wicked Musical Adaptation Dazzles Audience
Isabel Reymann, Staff Writer • December 27, 2024

    The first part of the new Wicked films hit theaters on November 22nd. The movie is based off of the Tony award-winning broadway production...

Editorial
Under Florida Law, schools do not have to teach sex education to students.
OCPS Introduces Sex Education Plan Outlining Abstinence
Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

   Orange County Public Schools has scrapped its old sex education plans and is now planning on using a 600-page document centering around...

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Donald Trump and Lara Trump pictured together at a primary election party night.
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair
Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
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