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First place winners pictured during their dance performance of Armageddon.
SGA Hosts Annual Talent Show For Students
UHS Deans pictured reprimanding tardy students during seventh period.
Tardy Sweeps Prove to be an Effective Method
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
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
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
The film Nosferatu has grossed over 100 million dollars worldwide, making it one of the most successful horror movies of 2024.
Nosferatu Remake is a Gothic Horror Must-Watch
Wicked was won a Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Wicked Musical Adaptation Dazzles Audience
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
Sophomore player #3 Quais Hafid pictured during a game.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shows Off on the Court
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?
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.
Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Jazz Band at Horizon HS
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Winter Guard FFCC at Dr. Phillips
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball
Talent Show
Talent Show
JV Football Against Windermere
JV Football Against Windermere
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
DeSantis Introduces Budget Plan With Further Tax Cuts
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses his nation following negotiations with US President Donald Trump.
Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing on January 24th.
Trump’s Recent Cabinet Nominees Spark Discussion
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order he signed in the Oval Office.
President Trump Signs a Surplus of Executive Orders
On Trump's first full day of office, ICE arrested 308 illegal migrants.
Trump Administration Introduces Controversial Immigration Policy
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
Gov. DeSantis pictured during speech on new social media bill.
Florida’s Social Media Bill: Is 16 The Right Age?

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Flag Football Team Is On the Rise

Flag Football Team Is On the Rise

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
The show is speculated to continue for another season, but Netflix has yet to renew the series.

Netflix’s Parasyte Is A Thrilling Sci-Fi Series

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
The Future Fair Returns To UHS

The Future Fair Returns To UHS

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Senior Geovanni Montalvo plays Apollo in Gold Dust Woman.

Troupe 4848 Receives an Overall Excellent at States

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Channel 6 celebrates UHS band with their exclusive coverage.

Girls Soccer and Band Magnet Featured On Local News

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Following its Netflix debut, this movie made the Top 10 biggest non-English language films list.

New Society of the Snow Movie Portrays True Story

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Senior Thomas Swonger performs during Prism.

Annual Prism Event Spotlights Student Talent

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Band Members perform "After" at the University Classic.

Band Earns Straight Superiors at MPA

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Ms. Rosa Davila participates in a traditional Venezuelan dance during the Hispanic Festival.

Hispanic Festival Unites Cultures

Toula Lovera and Dayanara Tinajero
October 31, 2023
A view shows houses and buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City, REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Israel Declares War after Hamas Attack

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
The Nun II does not match up to the original film.

The Nun 2 Disappoints

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Novels in classroom libraries need to be approved before students can borrow from them.

Parental Rights in Education Bill Extends Rights to Nicknames and Novels

Dayanara Tinajero, Writer
September 6, 2023
The JV Baseball Team huddles before their game.

JV Baseball Season Comes to an End

Pamela Almonte and Dayanara Tinajero
April 21, 2023
Student Elections will be held on Friday, April 7th.

Meet the Candidates for Student Elections

Dayanara Tinajero and Ella Bisson
April 5, 2023
Sophomore Sebastian Montanez prepares to bat against Hagerty High School.

JV Baseball Spring Season has a Rough Start

Dayanara Tinajero and Pamela Almonte
March 6, 2023
Members of the orchestra practice under the conduction of Ms. Lisa Coyne.

Orchestras Prepares for Spring MPA

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Senior AJ Morales plays the title character in Chaplin.

Chaplin: The Musical is as Great as the Actor it Portrays

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Tyler Roberts competes in the team’s first meet of the season.

Tyler Roberts Keeps Breaking Records

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Freshman Dariana Roman Molina hits the ball in the Girls Freshman Volleyball game against Lake Buena Vista High School.

Varsity Volleyball Wins Pink Game

Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
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