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Students in the the UHS Guitar Magnet pose in front of the bell tower.
UHS Competes in FMEA Guitar Festival.
Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Junior Allison Feliciano Pena answers questions regarding her chicken while at the Central Florida Fair
FFA Competes in Central Florida Fair
Members of the UHS Bollywood team perform a traditional dance.
Asian Night Brings Student Together Through Culture
Jazz Band students performing for their assessment at Horizon High School.
Jazz Ensembles and Big Band Ace Their District Level Assessment
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
Student donated picture of aespa performing at the Kia Center.
Aespa’s SYNK: Parallel Line World Tour Arrives In Orlando
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
Competition Cheer team preparing for their impending State Championship.
Competition Cheer Team Places Second in State Championship
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
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?
Battle of the Eastside
Battle of the Eastside
Track and Field at Bishop Moore
Track and Field at Bishop Moore
Jazz band students performing in the PAC.
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball
President Trump will be rolling out tariffs through April.
Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect
An upside-down U.S. flag hangs as a protest at Yosemite's El Capitan. An upside-down American flag is typically reserved as a sign of distress or extreme emergencies.
Overflow of Federal Layoffs Hit National Parks
Bodies of all of the victims have been recovered from the Potomac River wreckage.
American Airlines Plane Collides With Helicopter During Landing
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan with Further Tax Cuts
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan with Further Tax Cuts
Musk photographed at President Donald Trump's inauguration. (Jan 20.)
Elon Musk Takes Over Treasury Payment System
Sammy Lahik, 18, died in a car crash on March 1st.
Tragic Orlando Crashes Claim Young Lives, Urging Safe Driving
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

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UHS News
Students in the the UHS Guitar Magnet pose in front of the bell tower.
UHS Competes in FMEA Guitar Festival.
Cricket Wainman • March 13, 2025

The FMEA Guitar Festival hosted University High School on February 15th at Freedom High School. There were performances of solo and small ensembles...

Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Isabel Reymann • March 13, 2025

Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: After graduation I plan to travel a lot (I have three vacations planned and I’m so excited)...

Junior Allison Feliciano Pena answers questions regarding her chicken while at the Central Florida Fair
FFA Competes in Central Florida Fair
Andy Avila • March 13, 2025

   The FFA ( Future farmer of America) fair occurred on February 28th,  at The Central Florida Fair.     UHS has joined the FFA fair...

Sports
Competition Cheer team preparing for their impending State Championship.
Competition Cheer Team Places Second in State Championship
Jaden Deo, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025

    The Competition Cheer team won the second place title in the State Championship closely following the first place victors of Plant City...

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
Sammy Lahik, 18, died in a car crash on March 1st.
Tragic Orlando Crashes Claim Young Lives, Urging Safe Driving
Sima Sakalla • March 13, 2025

   One of the top causes of death in teenagers is car accidents. Unfortunately, families in Orlando have suffered tragic losses because of...

World News
President Trump will be rolling out tariffs through April.
Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect
Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
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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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