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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
Since the series premiered its second season on Jan. 17, the Apple TV+ drama/thriller has accumulated over 3.055 billion streaming minutes.
Season Two of Severance Is Nothing Short of Showstopping
Carti's recent album, "MUSIC," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, this being his second chart-topping album following "Whole Lotta Red."
Playboi Carti’s MUSIC is A Chaotic Mess
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
Girls softball players celebrate during a recent game.
Softball Team Pushes Forward with Determination This Spring
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 to Florida State Championship
Water Polo Splashes It's Way Back to UHS
Water Polo Splashes It’s Way Back to UHS
Junior Sophie Ho shows off her skills on the court during a match.
Girls Tennis Maintains Steady Record As Season Progresses
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?
Boys Waterpolo
Boys Waterpolo
Varsity Softball
Varsity Softball
Varsity Flag Football
Varsity Flag Football
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Boys Varsity Volleyball
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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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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