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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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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 Netflixs 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 4848s production of Magic in the Mountain.

Thespians Make Magic on Stage at Districts

Miranda Lucchesse, Editor
December 6, 2022
Colleen Hoovers 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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