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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
The UHS Cougars faced off against against Colonial high school during their Crush Colonial game.
University High School Celebrates Crush Colonial Week
The UHS girls dance team pictured in the courtyard during their 10/24 performance.
Girls Dance Team Hosts Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
Tyler, The Creator recently announced his 2025 World Tour in support of his new album.
Is Chromakopia Album of The Year?
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
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice earned a total of 373.3 million dollars in box office revenue.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Begone
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
Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.
Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction
Former President Donald Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris by both the popular and electoral vote.
Republicans Take Control During This Year’s Election
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks out against Amendment 4 earlier this year.
DeSantis Spends $50 Million In Taxpayer Funds to Attack Amendments
Elon Musk’s promise to give $1 million to Pennsylvania voters who sign a petition has raised new questions about his approach to the election.
Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway Incites Legal Discourse
Thousands of fans gathered worldwide to mourn the loss of Liam Payne and pay tribute to him.
Popstar Liam Payne’s Passing: What We Know So Far
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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Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer

  Ranger Wainman is a freshman at UHS and a first-year Staff Writer. He has four cats and two dogs. His hobbies include rock climbing, playing video games, and photography. His favorite subjects are Algebra 2 and AP Computer Science.

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Beta Club members Lara Jimenez and Benjamin Vo pictured making dinner for the Ronald McDonald House.

Beta Club: A Chance to Serve and Grow

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Elon Musk’s promise to give $1 million to Pennsylvania voters who sign a petition has raised new questions about his approach to the election.

Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway Incites Legal Discourse

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Last year UHS earned back the Boot with their victory against Colonial High School.

Crush Colonial Game Rescheduled

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
The E-Sports team meets Monday through Thursday.

Club Spotlight: E-Sports Team

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
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