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The powderpuff Cheerleaders perform a routine for the girls out on the field.
SGA Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
HOSA students present their medals following competition.
HOSA Club Holds Student Competition
Students posed for pictures with their favorite Disney princesses.
JCC Hosts ESE Prom
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Following its Netflix debut, this movie made the Top 10 biggest non-English language films list.
New Society of the Snow Movie Portrays True Story
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
This musical adaptation of Mean Girls was released January 12th, 2023.
New Mean Girls Movie is Totally Fetch
Baldurs Gate 3 has sold over 2.5 million copies.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year, Here’s Why They Deserved It
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.
Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note
Junior Momolu Kamara led University with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a regional semifinal loss to Seminole HS, 64-75.
Boys Varsity Basketball Season Ends at Semi-Regionals
The varsity team plays against Deltona High School.
Varsity Girls Soccer Season Ends At Districts
Junior Ethan Fowler celebrates a goal against East River High School.
Boys Varsity Soccer Slams Lyman
Junior Nawla Williams competes in the teams meet at Freedom High School.
Girl’s Weightlifting Dominates Competition
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
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
Asian Festival
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Crush Colonial Week
Crush Colonial Week
The Crumbleys were found guilty of involuntarily manslaughter during separate trials, but were sentenced together.
Parents of School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
Iranian missiles are intercepted by Israeli missile defense systems.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attack on Israel With Over 300 Drones And Missiles
Polls open for Florida voters on November 5th.
Floridians Vote On State Constitutional Changes This Fall
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?
A ship going through the Panama Canal during the dry season.
Panama Canal Drought Impacts Trade Worldwide
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
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
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
Franke has been charged with 8 counts of child abuse.
Vlogger’s Arrest Ignites Discussion about Children’s Privacy

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Ashton Young is currently a sophomore at UHS, and this is his first year as Staff Writer on 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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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.

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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 Freddys 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 Schools 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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