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Last year the Homecoming Parade was organized by SGA, but this year they are hosting a festival immediately before the game instead of the parade.
Homecoming Festival Replaces Parade
Construction for the new culinary classroom is expected to be finished later this month.
Culinary Program Waits for New Workspace
Club Rush gave students the chance to see all of the clubs that are available on campus.
Club Rush Gives Students the Chance to Get Involved
Novels in classroom libraries need to be approved before students can borrow from them.
Parental Rights in Education Bill Extends Rights to Nicknames and Novels
Psychology teacher, Mr. Saul Laird, teaches his Cambridge Psychology class.
OCPS Drops AP Psychology Class
The Nun II does not match up to the original film.
The Nun 2 Disappoints
This years Halloween Horror Nights will include 10 hair-raising haunted houses.
This Season’s Halloween Horror Nights is Filled with Fear and Fun
Barbie has surpassed one billion in box office revenue already.
Barbie Earns Billions While Bringing Controversy
Picture from the Tampa Bay Times of Taylor Swift in her outfit from the “Lover” portion of the show.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Was Beyond our Wildest Dreams
Mario Movie has becomes the highest grossing video game film of all time
Super Mario Bros. is a Super Smash Phenomenon
Junior Moises Ruiz Castro dives in for his event during the Timber Creek swim meet.
Swim Team Works to Improve Record
Junior Jah-Riel Miller-Peterkin runs the ball against Oak Ridge opponents.
Varsity Football Falls to Oak Ridge
The Varsity Softball season ended with a loss against Winter Park.
Softball Season Ends With a Loss
Sophomore Sylvia Smith competes against Oak Ridge early in their season.
Girls Tennis Ends with Boone at Districts
The lacrosse team was reformed after missing last years season.
Boys LaCrosse Finishes Season with Hard Losses and Memorable Wins
Viera High Schools 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
Opportunities for students to share their scholarship winnings pop up around school as college acceptance season approaches.
 The Price To Pay for a Higher Education
Students in Ms. Acton’s veterinary class learn how to check vitals on Slater.
Doggie Day Care Educates and Entertains
Food Sabotage: The Complex Relationship Between Women and Food
Food Sabotage: The Complex Relationship Between Women and Food
Junior Jah-Riel Miller-Peterkin runs the ball against Oak Ridge opponents.
Varsity Football vs. Oak Ridge
Johnny in the Morning
Johnny in the Morning
UHS Troupe 4848s Spring Production of Beauty and the Beast
UHS Troupe 4848’s Spring Production of Beauty and the Beast
UHS Girls Softball vs. Olympia
UHS Girls Softball vs. Olympia
UHS Dance Department Presents Student Choreography Concert
UHS Dance Department Presents Student Choreography Concert
Nipah virus (green) has a 40-75% fatality rate.
Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak Leaves Kerala State on Lockdown
80% of the city Lahaina, Hawaii was destroyed after catastrophic wildfires.
Maui Wildfires Lead to Devastation and Death
Police work to hold back crowds in Union Square Park after over 3,000 people showed up to get free electronic devices that were promised by Twitch influencer Kai Cenat.
Twitch Streamer Arrested Following Union Square Riot
Ruling on Mifepristone Tightens Rules Temporarily
Ruling on Mifepristone Tightens Rules Temporarily
Tik Tok CEO Shou Chew testified to Congress about Tik Tok safety measures and concerns over national security.
The Clock is Ticking for Tik Tok
Franke has been charged with 8 counts of child abuse.
Vlogger’s Arrest Ignites Discussion about Children’s Privacy
Entitlement: Is it the Root of Student’s Issues Today?
Entitlement: Is it the Root of Student’s Issues Today?
Photo from Politico of the Tennessee three who were up for expulsion for protesting on the House floor. Only the two to the left were expelled.
Elected Officials expulsion is a Clear Attack on Democracy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a permitless concealed carry bill (HB 543) eliminating the need to get a license to carry a concealed weapon.
Who Needs to be Murdered for Safer Gun Laws?
Tyre Nichols Murder Serves as a Tragic Reminder that Police Reform is Needed
Tyre Nichols Murder Serves as a Tragic Reminder that Police Reform is Needed

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Wenter Laloy scores the most amount of points for the UHS total score.

Boys Track Team Brings Home 3rd Place

Ale Lossing, Writer
April 12, 2023
Poster for the Pet Supplies Drive that lists what shelter the supplies are going to, the date that its happening, and a list of supplies that are eligible to donate.

Sophomore Class Cabinet Pet Drive Seeks Supplies

Cricket Wainman, Writer
April 11, 2023
Assistant Principal Ms. Kristen Iannuzzi has received a warm welcome at UHS.

UHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Romeo Vazquez
February 27, 2023
Sophomore Joshua Sutton volunteered his pig for the “Kiss The Pig!” fundraiser for FFA.

Mr. O’Donal Kisses the Pig!

Ale Lossing
February 27, 2023
University Dance Team took second place in Battle of Eastside.

UHS Dance Team Places Second in Battle of the Eastside

Pamela Almonte
February 23, 2023
Senior from local high schools attend Universal for their end of the year celebration, Grad Bash.

Senior Event Prices Rise as Costs Increase

Ella Bisson and Myra Oman
February 23, 2023
Students participate in internships to advance workforce experience.

Participating in Internships Helps Advance Workforce Experience

Miranda Lucchesse
February 22, 2023
Press release photo of Netflixs Matilda.

Broadway Comes to the Screen with Netflix’s Matilda the Musical

Miranda Lucchesse
February 16, 2023
Dr Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) Middle. Dr sharp (Freema Agyeman) Left. Dr Lauren bloom (Janet Montgomery) Right.

New Amsterdam is a Heartfelt Medical Drama

Romeo Vazquez
February 14, 2023
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal pictured as Ellie Williams and Joel Miller with a ruined city in the background.

HBO’s The Last of Us Reanimates Fandom

Cricket Wainman
February 14, 2023
Senior Keten Abebe, President of the Black Leaders of Tomorrow talking with WESH 2 News talking about Tyre Nichols.

Black Leaders of Tomorrow Honor Tyre Nichols

Alyssia Ibanez
February 14, 2023
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