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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
The Tortured Poets Department surpasses one billion streams.
Taylor Swift Releases Another Record-Breaking Album
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
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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Students work after school to bag ingredients for soup.

Students Step up to Help the Homeless

Lukas Chargas, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Students and teachers were encouraged to donate pet food for the Pet Alliance Food Drive sponsored by Vet Assisting.

Vet Assisting Program Partners With Pet Alliance

Lukas Chargas, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements

Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements

Lukas Chargas, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
The anual Crush Colonial Boot Game was held at Colonial this year and ended without any incidents.

Crush Colonial Security Amped up for Game

Lukas Chargas, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
World History teacher, Ms. Emily Mojica, began working at UHS this week.

Core Classes Get New Teachers at UHS

Andy Avila and Lukas Chargas
October 20, 2023
Junior Moises Ruiz Castro dives in for his event during the Timber Creek swim meet.

Swim Team Works to Improve Record

Lukas Chargas, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Psychology teacher, Mr. Saul Laird, teaches his Cambridge Psychology class.

OCPS Drops AP Psychology Class

Lukas Chargas, Writer
September 6, 2023
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