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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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Cricket Wainman

Cricket Wainman, Editor

 

 Cricket is currently a junior at UHS and a Valencia Dual Enrollment student. This is her third year as a staff writer for The Torch and her second as an editor. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, playing video games, and watching her favorite shows. Cricket has five cats and loves hanging out with Ali.

All content by Cricket Wainman
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

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
The UHS girls dance team pictured in the courtyard during their 10/24 performance.

Girls Dance Team Hosts Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
Under Florida Law, schools do not have to teach sex education to students.

OCPS Introduces Sex Education Plan Outlining Abstinence

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
UHS boys swim team pictured at Senior Night competition.

Varsity Swimming Celebrates Senior Night

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice earned a total of 373.3 million dollars in box office revenue.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Begone

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 30, 2024
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.

Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 13, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 received a rotten tomatoes rating of 58%, the lowest of any of its seasons.

Umbrella Academy Season 4 Falls Short

Cricket Wainman, Editor
September 3, 2024
Track And Field Races Towards Success

Track And Field Races Towards Success

Cricket Wainman, Editor
May 19, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department surpasses one billion streams.

Taylor Swift Releases Another Record-Breaking Album

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 29, 2024
HOSA students present their medals following competition.

HOSA Club Holds Student Competition

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 22, 2024
Every piece at this recital was choreographed by students.

Dance Magnet Showcases Student Choreography

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Disney Princesses take to the stage in Disenchanted to tell their stories and set the record straight.

Disenchanted is Daringly Hilarious

Cricket Wainman and Ashton Young
March 4, 2024
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.

Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Members of the Dance Magnet perform during the Prism show.

Dance Team Receives Overall Superiors at FDPA

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 8, 2024
Students from Ms. Trihn's class came to read to the dogs in Ms. Acton's class to help recognize Literacy Week.

Students Read to Dogs During Literacy Week

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has sold over 2.5 million copies.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year, Here’s Why They Deserved It

Cricket Wainman, Editor
January 24, 2024
Orange County has picked up where onePulse left off.

OnePULSE Foundation is Found Fraudulent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour

Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Chloe Gong has written the sixth and final book in the series.

Foul Heart Huntsman is Another Fun Add to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Senior Mackenzie Calkins warms up before the team's match against Lake Nona and Oak Ridge.

Bowling Rolls Towards Districts

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
The Novella A Foul Thing is paired with This Foul Murder in the Last Violent Call collection.

A Foul Thing is a Compelling Addition to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Senior Andrew Jacob OH competes during the Toho Invitational Cross Country Meet.

Cross County Runners Gain Speed in Toho Invitational

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Students who are found with cell phones during school hours may have their device confiscated.

OCPS cracks down on Phone Use

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
A student converses with a representative from VERTO Education at a career fair table.

UHS Hosts first Career Fair

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
May 3, 2023
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
April 21, 2023
Poster for the Pet Supplies Drive that lists what shelter the supplies are going to, the date that its happening, and a list of supplies that are eligible to donate.

Sophomore Class Cabinet Pet Drive Seeks Supplies

Cricket Wainman, Writer
April 11, 2023
Chorus members perform for audience members at the pre-MPA concert.

Chorus Earns Superior at MPA

Cricket Wainman
March 10, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal pictured as Ellie Williams and Joel Miller with a ruined city in the background.

HBO’s The Last of Us Reanimates Fandom

Cricket Wainman
February 14, 2023
Daniel Bonnet, Matteo Moreali, and Adrei Caquimbo, the first place winners of Cougar Night Live.

Cougar Night Live Spotlights UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
DeSantis targets school board and teacher's unions with new 'Teacher's Bill of Rights'.

DeSantis Proposes New Teacher Bill of Rights

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Kevin McCarthy finally won the vote for Speaker of the House after 15 votes.

Republics Divided on Speaker of the House

Cricket Wainman
January 27, 2023
Students from the dance magnet perform during Prism.

Prism Showcases UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman
January 23, 2023
House of the Dragon cast Viserys, Rhaenyra, and Daemon Targaryen pictured standing next to each other, played by Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, and Matt Smith.

House of the Dragon Impresses Game of Thrones Fans

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Students work on an assignment in their English class taught by Ms. Ramussen and Ms. McNairy

Sophomore English Classes Try Collaboration

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine star in Netflix’s new release, Purple Hearts.

Netflix’s New ‘Purple Hearts’ Fails to Serve

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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