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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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Cricket is currently a sophomore and this is her second year as a Staff Writer for The Torch. Cricket is also enrolled in Valencia's dual enrollment program where she takes Psychology and Student Life Services. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, playing video games, and watching her shows. Cricket has four cats and loves hanging out with Ali.

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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 teachers unions with new Teachers 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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