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SGA students pictured after loading donation items onto a truck for transportation.
SGA Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.
Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”
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
Tyler, The Creator recently announced his 2025 World Tour in support of his new album.
Is Chromakopia Album of The Year?
The Short n' Sweet tour continues to perform in cities across North America and Europe.
Sabrina Carpenters Short n’ Sweet Tour Delights Audience
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
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
Donald Trump and Lara Trump pictured together at a primary election party night.
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair
Joe Biden greeting his son Hunter at the Democratic national convention.
Hunter Biden Pardon Incites Bipartisan Unease
Protesters hold up signs that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" as people and lawmakers attend a rally in Seoul. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji.
South Korean President Yoon Attempts Military Coup Of Government
Members of the NYPD investigating the crime scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassinated By Unknown Suspect
Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.
Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction
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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Miranda Lucchesse

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor

Miranda is currently a senior at UHS and this is her second year on newspaper staff as an Editor. Her favorite stories to write are entertainment reviews about movies and books. Outside of The Torch, Miranda enjoys reading and spending time with her german shepard! 

All content by Miranda Lucchesse
Grant Buehrmann Breaks School Record

Grant Buehrmann Breaks School Record

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
April 13, 2023
"Twisted Love" is the first novel in the series.

Twisted Views on Twisted Love

Miranda Lucchesse
March 28, 2023
Students participate in internships to advance workforce experience.

Participating in Internships Helps Advance Workforce Experience

Miranda Lucchesse
February 22, 2023
Press release photo of Netflix's Matilda.

Broadway Comes to the Screen with Netflix’s Matilda the Musical

Miranda Lucchesse
February 16, 2023
SGA members, seniors Keten Abebe and Vivian Loud participate in a game during the field day they hosted for ESE students.

SGA’s Field Day Promotes Inclusivity

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
February 6, 2023
UHS Athletics Face Coaching Crisis

UHS Athletics Face Coaching Crisis

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
January 27, 2023
UHS JROTC members stand around a birthday cake commemorating the United States Marine Corps' 247th birthday.

JROTC Wishes the Marine Corps a Happy Birthday

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
December 9, 2022
Lauren Pizarro, Veronica Ramos, Ella Bisson, AJ Morales, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Sofia Gabard, and Brianni Whigham in Troupe 4848's production of Magic in the Mountain.

Thespians Make Magic on Stage at Districts

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
December 6, 2022
Colleen Hoover's newest novel 'It Starts with Us' was released October 18th.

‘It Starts with Us’ is the perfect ending

Miranda Lucchesse
November 17, 2022
Crush Colonial Creates Chaos

Crush Colonial Creates Chaos

Miranda Lucchesse
November 3, 2022
Hocus Pocus 2 is a fun Halloween treat for Disney + subscribers.

Hocus Pocus Comes to Haunt For Another Halloween

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
October 18, 2022
Director Reese Witherspoon brings the best selling novel to the big screen.

Where The Crawdads Sing Film is a Worthy Adaptation

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
August 29, 2022
Senior Sebastian Pagan pictches in the game against Horizon High School.

Baseball Teams Works to Improve Record Before Districts

Miranda Lucchesse, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
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