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Q&A with Salutatorian Brittany Torres
Q&A with Salutatorian Brittany Torres
Students in the the UHS Guitar Magnet pose in front of the bell tower.
UHS Competes in FMEA Guitar Festival
Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Q&A with Valedictorian Julianna Rojas
Junior Allison Feliciano Pena answers questions regarding her chicken while at the Central Florida Fair
FFA Competes in Central Florida Fair
Members of the UHS Bollywood team perform a traditional dance.
Asian Night Brings Students Together Through Culture
As of February 12th, "Hurry Up Tomorrow" has surpassed 1.1 billion streams on Spotify.
The Weeknd Releases His Penultimate Album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
Dave King voices a neckbearded figure who in most series would be merely a kooky-side character, In “Common Side Effects,” he is a central hero.
Common Side Effects Is A Wry-Dive Into Healthcare
Lamar pictured performing atop the set car at the Superbowl LIX halftime show.
Kendrick Lamar Headlines the 59th Superbowl Halftime Show
Student donated picture of aespa performing at the Kia Center.
Aespa’s SYNK: Parallel Line World Tour Arrives In Orlando
Dog Man has earned a worldwide total of 43 million dollars in the box office.
Dog Man Adaptation Appeals to an Audience of All Ages
Competition Cheer team preparing for their impending State Championship.
Competition Cheer Team Places Second in State Championship
Coach Bailey pictured discussing strategy with the boys Varsity Basketball team.
Staff Spotlight: Basketball Coach Bailey
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season
UHS cheerleaders performing their routine at FCC Nationals.
Varsity Cheer Team Wins FCC Nationals
UHS faces off against Lake Brantley on the court.
Girls Varsity Basketball Prepares to Finish Season Off Strong
This indispensable current flows clockwise from west to east across Antarctica. It is the world's only global current.
The World’s Strongest Ocean Current at Risk of Failure
Students in Sarasota pictured protesting DeSantis signing of DEI legislation.
DEI Program Ban Will Affect Employment on a National Scale
My aunt's home after returning to Gaza City, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Palestinians Return Home to Mass Destruction
James Earl Carter Jr. was born on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia.
Remembering Our 39th President: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
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?
Battle of the Eastside
Battle of the Eastside
Track and Field at Bishop Moore
Track and Field at Bishop Moore
Jazz band students performing in the PAC.
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and JD Vance pictured in the foreground of the photo alongside President Trump.
Trump Officials Accidentally Leak War Plans Over Text
President Trump will be rolling out tariffs through April.
Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect
An upside-down U.S. flag hangs as a protest at Yosemite's El Capitan. An upside-down American flag is typically reserved as a sign of distress or extreme emergencies.
Overflow of Federal Layoffs Hit National Parks
Bodies of all of the victims have been recovered from the Potomac River wreckage.
American Airlines Plane Collides With Helicopter During Landing
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan with Further Tax Cuts
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan with Further Tax Cuts
Sammy Lahik, 18, died in a car crash on March 1st.
Tragic Orlando Crashes Claim Young Lives, Urging Safe Driving
If made HHS secretary, Kennedy could rollback vaccine efforts across the country.
RFK Jr. Is Not Only Unqualified; He’s Dangerous.
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

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Ranger Wainman

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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President Trump will be rolling out tariffs through April.

Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Jazz Band students performing for their assessment at Horizon High School.

Jazz Ensembles and Big Band Ace Their District Level Assessment

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
March 1, 2025
Pictured above are U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right).

Kremlin Reports Strained Relations Between the U.S. and Russia

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
February 15, 2025
Coach Bailey pictured discussing strategy with the boys Varsity Basketball team.

Staff Spotlight: Basketball Coach Bailey

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
The National Weather Service reported approximately 5 inches of snow in Pensacola and 8.8 inches in Milton.

Cold Front Sweeps the Nation Alongside Other Climate Phenomena

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
January 26, 2025
Palestinian men pictured atop a bus transporting recently released prisoners.

Israel and Hamas Enact Three-Phase Ceasefire Agreement

Ranger Wainman and Andy Avila
January 20, 2025
Noam Davila pictured at a game against Gateway High School.

Varsity Girls Soccer Puts Their Best Foot Forward

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
January 16, 2025
Donald Trump and Lara Trump pictured together at a primary election party night.

Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair

Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer
December 20, 2024
Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.

Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”

Andy Avila and Ranger Wainman
December 6, 2024
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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