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Students gathered in the gymnasium for the fair.
Career Fair Helps Students Pursue Their Own Path
Prism flyer pictured above.
Students Perform In Annual Prism Showcase
Prom King Christopher Garcia dances at prom.
A Night of Elegance; A Royale Affair Prom 2025
Mr. Jay Dunn, who is leaving at the end of the school year, directs the Winter chorus Concert.
UHS Chorus Wraps Year with Heartfelt Performances 
Coach Carrington pictured in front of the UHS bleachers.
Football Team Welcomes Coach Carrington to the Cougar Family
"The Pitt" is available to stream on Max and Roku.
Hit Medical Drama The Pitt Is Well Worth the Watch
A Minecraft Movie has surpassed $800 million in global box office revenue.
A Minecraft Movie Is A Fun and Frivolous Watch
PIctured above is a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Stardust Racers ride.
Universal Orlando Presents Highly Anticipated Park: Epic Universe
This joint tour has garnered over $108 million so far.
Tyler, the Creator Headlines Orlando With Chromakopia tour
Since the series premiered its second season on Jan. 17, the Apple TV+ drama/thriller has accumulated over 3.055 billion streaming minutes.
Season 2 of Severance Is Nothing Short of Showstopping
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Girls softball players celebrate during a recent game.
Softball Team Pushes Forward with Determination
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Boys Track and Field Team pictured on the move during a meet.
Boys Track Team Races Toward Florida State Championship
In the U.S. an estimated 11.4% of children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, and 6% of adults have a current diagnosis. (CDC)
Discoveries In ADHD Research Lead to Breakthroughs In Treatment
This indispensable current flows clockwise from west to east across Antarctica. It is the world's only global current.
The World’s Strongest Ocean Current at Risk of Failure
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
Boys Waterpolo
Boys Waterpolo
Varsity Softball
Varsity Softball
Varsity Flag Football
Varsity Flag Football
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Boys Varsity Volleyball
An Indian soldier on the bank of Dal Lake in Srinagar, India.
India–Pakistan Diplomatic Crisis Escalates Further
Satellite high school students rally in support of Ms. Calhoun.
Teacher Fired After Using Student’s Preferred Name
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing growing backlash over allegations involving the Hope Florida scandal.
Florida House Abruptly Ends Probe into DeSantis Admin
Photo released by the Vatican reveals the Pope resting at his funeral.
Vatican Announces the Passing of Pope Francis
Protestors pictured at the Cambridge, Massachusetts university calling on Harvard leadership.
Harvard Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
Candace Falls visits the grave of her daughter Nevaeh Crain and granddaughter Lillian Faye Broussard in Buna, Texas.
Abortion Ban Places The Lives of Women In Jeopardy
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

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Cricket Wainman, Editor

Cricket is currently a junior at UHS and a Valencia Dual Enrollment student. This is her third year as a staff writer for The Torch and her second as an editor. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, playing video games, and watching her favorite shows. Cricket has five cats and loves hanging out with Ali.

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An Indian soldier on the bank of Dal Lake in Srinagar, India.

India–Pakistan Diplomatic Crisis Escalates Further

Cricket Wainman, Editor
May 16, 2025
"The Pitt" is available to stream on Max and Roku.

Hit Medical Drama The Pitt Is Well Worth the Watch

Cricket Wainman, Editor
May 6, 2025
Florida Senate Bill Passed Cuts Funding For Public Education

Florida Senate Bill Passed Cuts Funding For Public Education

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 16, 2025
Since the series premiered its second season on Jan. 17, the Apple TV+ drama/thriller has accumulated over 3.055 billion streaming minutes.

Season 2 of Severance Is Nothing Short of Showstopping

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 3, 2025
Junior Sophie Ho shows off her skills on the court during a match.

Girls Tennis Maintains Steady Record As Season Progresses

Cricket Wainman and Staff Writer
March 29, 2025
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
Lamar pictured performing atop the set car at the Superbowl LIX halftime show.

Kendrick Lamar Headlines the 59th Superbowl Halftime Show

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 13, 2025
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order he signed in the Oval Office.

President Trump Signs a Surplus of Executive Orders

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
President-Elect Donald Trump pictured at a Manhattan Courthouse awaiting trial.

Donald Trump Makes History as the First Convicted Felon in Office

Cricket Wainman, Editor
January 13, 2025
Joe Biden greeting his son Hunter at the Democratic national convention.

Hunter Biden Pardon Incites Bipartisan Unease

Cricket Wainman, Editor
December 17, 2024
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

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
The UHS girls dance team pictured in the courtyard during their 10/24 performance.

Girls Dance Team Hosts Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
Under Florida Law, schools do not have to teach sex education to students.

OCPS Introduces Sex Education Plan Outlining Abstinence

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
UHS boys swim team pictured at Senior Night competition.

Varsity Swimming Celebrates Senior Night

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice earned a total of 373.3 million dollars in box office revenue.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Begone

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 30, 2024
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.

Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 13, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 received a rotten tomatoes rating of 58%, the lowest of any of its seasons.

Umbrella Academy Season 4 Falls Short

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 3, 2024
Track And Field Races Towards Success

Track And Field Races Towards Success

Cricket Wainman, Editor
May 19, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department surpasses one billion streams.

Taylor Swift Releases Another Record-Breaking Album

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 29, 2024
HOSA students present their medals following competition.

HOSA Club Holds Student Competition

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 22, 2024
Every piece at this recital was choreographed by students.

Dance Magnet Showcases Student Choreography

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
March 11, 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
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.

Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Members of the Dance Magnet perform during the Prism show.

Dance Team Receives Overall Superiors at FDPA

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 8, 2024
Students from Ms. Trihn's class came to read to the dogs in Ms. Acton's class to help recognize Literacy Week.

Students Read to Dogs During Literacy Week

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has sold over 2.5 million copies.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year, Here’s Why They Deserved It

Cricket Wainman, Editor
January 24, 2024
Orange County has picked up where onePulse left off.

OnePULSE Foundation is Found Fraudulent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour

Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Chloe Gong has written the sixth and final book in the series.

Foul Heart Huntsman is Another Fun Add to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Senior Mackenzie Calkins warms up before the team's match against Lake Nona and Oak Ridge.

Bowling Rolls Towards Districts

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
The Novella A Foul Thing is paired with This Foul Murder in the Last Violent Call collection.

A Foul Thing is a Compelling Addition to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Senior Andrew Jacob OH competes during the Toho Invitational Cross Country Meet.

Cross County Runners Gain Speed in Toho Invitational

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Students who are found with cell phones during school hours may have their device confiscated.

OCPS cracks down on Phone Use

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
A student converses with a representative from VERTO Education at a career fair table.

UHS Hosts first Career Fair

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
May 3, 2023
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
April 21, 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
Chorus members perform for audience members at the pre-MPA concert.

Chorus Earns Superior at MPA

Cricket Wainman
March 10, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 16, 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
Daniel Bonnet, Matteo Moreali, and Adrei Caquimbo, the first place winners of Cougar Night Live.

Cougar Night Live Spotlights UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
DeSantis targets school board and teacher's unions with new 'Teacher's Bill of Rights'.

DeSantis Proposes New Teacher Bill of Rights

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Kevin McCarthy finally won the vote for Speaker of the House after 15 votes.

Republics Divided on Speaker of the House

Cricket Wainman
January 27, 2023
Students from the dance magnet perform during Prism.

Prism Showcases UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman
January 23, 2023
House of the Dragon cast Viserys, Rhaenyra, and Daemon Targaryen pictured standing next to each other, played by Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, and Matt Smith.

House of the Dragon Impresses Game of Thrones Fans

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Students work on an assignment in their English class taught by Ms. Ramussen and Ms. McNairy

Sophomore English Classes Try Collaboration

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine star in Netflix’s new release, Purple Hearts.

Netflix’s New ‘Purple Hearts’ Fails to Serve

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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