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Students gathered in the gymnasium for the fair.
Career Fair Helps Students Pursue Their Own Path
Prism flyer pictured above.
Students Perform In Annual Prism Showcase
Prom King Christopher Garcia dances at prom.
A Night of Elegance; A Royale Affair Prom 2025
Mr. Jay Dunn, who is leaving at the end of the school year, directs the Winter chorus Concert.
UHS Chorus Wraps Year with Heartfelt Performances 
Coach Carrington pictured in front of the UHS bleachers.
Football Team Welcomes Coach Carrington to the Cougar Family
"The Pitt" is available to stream on Max and Roku.
Hit Medical Drama The Pitt Is Well Worth the Watch
A Minecraft Movie has surpassed $800 million in global box office revenue.
A Minecraft Movie Is A Fun and Frivolous Watch
PIctured above is a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Stardust Racers ride.
Universal Orlando Presents Highly Anticipated Park: Epic Universe
This joint tour has garnered over $108 million so far.
Tyler, the Creator Headlines Orlando With Chromakopia tour
Since the series premiered its second season on Jan. 17, the Apple TV+ drama/thriller has accumulated over 3.055 billion streaming minutes.
Season 2 of Severance Is Nothing Short of Showstopping
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Girls softball players celebrate during a recent game.
Softball Team Pushes Forward with Determination
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Boys Track and Field Team pictured on the move during a meet.
Boys Track Team Races Toward Florida State Championship
In the U.S. an estimated 11.4% of children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, and 6% of adults have a current diagnosis. (CDC)
Discoveries In ADHD Research Lead to Breakthroughs In Treatment
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
Boys Waterpolo
Boys Waterpolo
Varsity Softball
Varsity Softball
Varsity Flag Football
Varsity Flag Football
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Boys Varsity Volleyball
An Indian soldier on the bank of Dal Lake in Srinagar, India.
India–Pakistan Diplomatic Crisis Escalates Further
Satellite high school students rally in support of Ms. Calhoun.
Teacher Fired After Using Student’s Preferred Name
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing growing backlash over allegations involving the Hope Florida scandal.
Florida House Abruptly Ends Probe into DeSantis Admin
Photo released by the Vatican reveals the Pope resting at his funeral.
Vatican Announces the Passing of Pope Francis
Protestors pictured at the Cambridge, Massachusetts university calling on Harvard leadership.
Harvard Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
Candace Falls visits the grave of her daughter Nevaeh Crain and granddaughter Lillian Faye Broussard in Buna, Texas.
Abortion Ban Places The Lives of Women In Jeopardy
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

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Mr. Jay Dunn, who is leaving at the end of the school year, directs the Winter chorus Concert.

UHS Chorus Wraps Year with Heartfelt Performances 

Sima Sakalla
May 13, 2025
Assistant Principal Tomasi pictured above.

Ms. Tomasi Takes Over As Acting Principal

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, pictured being detained by Department of Homeland Security agents on a street in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Tufts University Student Detained by Federal Agents In Boston

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Boys Tennis Team Prepares For Metro Playoffs

Boys Tennis Team Prepares For Metro Playoffs

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
April 6, 2025
Sammy Lahik, 18, died in a car crash on March 1st.

Tragic Orlando Crashes Claim Young Lives, Urging Safe Driving

Sima Sakalla
March 13, 2025
First place winners pictured during their dance performance of Armageddon.

SGA Hosts Annual Talent Show For Students

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
My aunt's home after returning to Gaza City, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.

Palestinians Return Home to Mass Destruction

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season

Varsity Boys Soccer Team Wraps up a Winning Season

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
UHS Deans pictured reprimanding tardy students during seventh period.

Tardy Sweeps Prove to be an Effective Method

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
January 16, 2025
This sequel has garnered 960 million dollars worldwide.

Disney Releases Hit Sequel Film Moana 2

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
December 23, 2024
Casey and Cassie the Cougars greeting each other at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

A City of Stars: UHS’s 2024 Homecoming Weekend

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
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

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Girls Varsity Volleyball holds an overall record of 10-6.

Varsity Volleyball Sharpens Their Skills This Season

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
UHS students perform their closing song entitled "One."

UHS Thespians Present: A Chorus Line

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
UHS faces off against Innovation HIgh school on Friday, September 20th.

Varsity Football Prepares For Upcoming Games

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
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?

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
After three weeks in theaters, "It Ends With Us" garnered $242 million in worldwide box office revenue.

It Ends With Us Movie Sparks Controversy

Sima Sakalla, Staff Writer
August 28, 2024
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