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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,...

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
Dianaliz Morales, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

   University High School clubs have begun their annual holiday drives. These collection drives aim to bring joy and support to families and...

UHS cheerleaders performing their routine at FCC Nationals.
Varsity Cheer Team Wins FCC Nationals
Dianaliz Morales, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

    On January 4th, the UHS Varsity Competition Cheer Team attended Rosen Shingle Creek Resort to compete for the FCC High School Nationals....

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
Isabel Reymann, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

    A remake of the 1922 gothic horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was released to audiences on Christmas day. The original film was...

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...

Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing on January 24th.
Trump’s Recent Cabinet Nominees Spark Discussion
Ashton Young, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
My grandmother’s home in Gaza, severely damaged by Israeli airstrikes.
Palestinians Return Home to Mass Destruction
Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
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