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Edson Guerra-Guerro and Robert Stage-Cooper performing "Happy Holidays."
Troupe 4848 Presents Winter Musical: White Christmas
Beta Club members Lara Jimenez and Ved Patel make labels for stockings for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
UHS Clubs Host Annual Holiday Donation Drives
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
Wicked was won a Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Wicked Musical Adaptation Dazzles Audience
This sequel has garnered 960 million dollars worldwide.
Disney Releases Hit Sequel Film Moana 2
Daddy's Head is now available on a wide range of streaming services such as Amazon Prime, AMC+, Apple TV, and Philo.
Daddy’s Head Explores the Terror of Grief
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
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
President-Elect Donald Trump pictured at a Manhattan Courthouse awaiting trial.
Donald Trump Makes History As the First Convicted Felon In Office
James Earl Carter Jr. was born on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia.
Remembering Our 39th President: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
As of January 8th, California has reported 38 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, Washington state 11, and Colorado 10.
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
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
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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Myra Oman

Myra Oman, Staff Writer

Myra is currently a senior here at University High School. She loves reading in her free time and her favorite book is All the Bright Places. She enjoys going to concerts too and has been to three: Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar + Baby Keem and The Weeknd. This is Myra’s first year on the newspaper staff and is a staff writer, who enjoys writing reviews and editorials. 

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The Varsity Boys Volleyball Nears End of Season

The Varsity Boys Volleyball Nears End of Season

Myra Oman
April 25, 2023
The cast of Daisy Jones and the Six, based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling novel.

Amazon’s Prime Video Takes on Another Book-to-Series Adaptation

Myra Oman
April 12, 2023
Senior from local high schools attend Universal for their end of the year celebration, Grad Bash.

Senior Event Prices Rise as Costs Increase

Ella Bisson and Myra Oman
February 23, 2023
College Board has altered the content of its new AP African American Studies Course.

College Board Alters Content of New AP African American Studies Course

Myra Oman, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Students who arrive late to class will lose Cougar Credit as part of the new tardy policy.

New Tardy Policy is Right on Time

Myra Oman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Iranians protesting at the USA vs Iran World Cup 2022 soccer match.

Iran Government Faces Human Rights Protests

Myra Oman, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
The Weeknd is featured in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal.

Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Was a Spectacular Season

Myra Oman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
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