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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
Beta Club members Lara Jimenez and Benjamin Vo pictured making dinner for the Ronald McDonald House.
Beta Club: A Chance to Serve and Grow
The UHS Cougars faced off against against Colonial high school during their Crush Colonial game.
University High School Celebrates Crush Colonial Week
The UHS girls dance team pictured in the courtyard during their 10/24 performance.
Girls Dance Team Hosts Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
Tyler, The Creator recently announced his 2025 World Tour in support of his new album.
Is Chromakopia Album of The Year?
The Substance accumulated nearly 50 million dollars in the box office.
The Substance Combines Horror and Social Commentary
Universal Studios celebrates 48 days of fun-filled fear this year.
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Does Not Disappoint
We Live In Time made a grand total of $28.8 million in the box office.
We Live In Time Tells A Tragically Beautiful Tale
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice earned a total of 373.3 million dollars in box office revenue.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Begone
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
Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.
Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction
Former President Donald Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris by both the popular and electoral vote.
Republicans Take Control During This Year’s Election
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks out against Amendment 4 earlier this year.
DeSantis Spends $50 Million In Taxpayer Funds to Attack Amendments
Elon Musk’s promise to give $1 million to Pennsylvania voters who sign a petition has raised new questions about his approach to the election.
Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway Incites Legal Discourse
Thousands of fans gathered worldwide to mourn the loss of Liam Payne and pay tribute to him.
Popstar Liam Payne’s Passing: What We Know So Far
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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Ashton Young

Ashton Young, Staff Writer

 Ashton Young is currently a junior at UHS, and this is his second year writing for The Torch. He enjoys reading and visiting national or state parks. He appreciates and listens to all kinds of music and his favorite film is Reservoir Dogs.

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Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.

Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks out against Amendment 4 earlier this year.

DeSantis Spends $50 Million In Taxpayer Funds to Attack Amendments

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Universal Studios celebrates 48 days of fun-filled fear this year.

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Does Not Disappoint

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, Monday, September 23. (Credit: REUTERS, Aziz Taher)

At least 564 Killed & 1,835 Injured In Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Despite Alien Romulus’ relatively small $80 million dollar budget, it has gone on to gross $290 million dollars and counting.

Alien: Romulus Is A Chest-Clenching Addition To The Alien Franchise

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Varsity Baseball Improves This Season

Varsity Baseball Improves This Season

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Meet The 2024 FFA President: Olivia Barton

Meet The 2024 FFA President: Olivia Barton

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
The series has been confirmed to coincide with the game, even continuing storylines and factions, such as the Brotherhood of Steel.

Fallout Is How You Do a Video Game Adaptation

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024
Iranian missiles are intercepted by Israeli missile defense systems.

Iran Launches Retaliatory Attack on Israel With Over 300 Drones And Missiles

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Senior Sarai Gonzalez-Parchment performs during The FFCC competition.

UHS Hosts FFCC Regional Competition

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Experts estimate that the lake is set to disappear in the next 5 years

The Great Salt Lake: Why is it Shrinking and Why is it Important?

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Disney Princesses take to the stage in Disenchanted to tell their stories and set the record straight.

Disenchanted is Daringly Hilarious

Cricket Wainman and Ashton Young
March 4, 2024
Players work together in co-op extraction missions that decide the outcome of a real-time, community driven galactic war.

Helldivers 2 is a Chaotically Fun Time

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.

Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Local paramedics came to school to help teach CPR skills to students on World Heart Day.

Junior Ethan Fowler celebrates a goal against East River High School.

Boys Varsity Soccer Slams Lyman

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Local paramedics came to school to help teach CPR to students on World Heart Day,

[Photo] UHS Teaches CPR for World Heart Day

January 25, 2024
Researchers have found microplastics deep in lungs and in the bloodstream, findings that could spur more research into health consequences of the tiny specks.

Majority of Meats Contain Microplastics, Study Reveals.

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
Construction on the campus began over the summer.

Under Construction OTC East Campus to Open in Late 2024

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Five Nights At Freddy's earns over 250 million at the global box office and is now available on streaming services.

Five Nights At Freddy’s Is A Compelling Callback To Fandom

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Police secure the area where a gunman opened fire, killing 18 people.

Maine Shooting Leaves 18 dead, 13 more injured

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Jack, played by senior Robert Myers, shares his plan to strike with the other 'newsies'.

Newsies is Another Student Crafted Hit

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
OCPS’ new phone policy went into effect earlier this school year on June 1st, despite backlash from students.

OCPS Phone Policy is Just a Cheap Attempt to Satisfy DeSantis

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Nipah virus (green) has a 40-75% fatality rate.

Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak Leaves Kerala State on Lockdown

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Viera High School's football team engages in practice.

The Hazards of Hazing

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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

Ashton Young, Staff Writer
August 17, 2023
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