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Students posed for pictures with their favorite Disney princesses.
JCC Hosts ESE Prom
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Meet Your 2024 Senior Class President
Meet Your 2024 Senior Class President
Senior Sarai Gonzalez-Parchment performs during The FFCC competition.
UHS Hosts FFCC Regional Competition
Donations made to the Cougar Closet are available to students who qualify for the support.
Cougar Closet Has Been Created For Students in Need
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
Players work together in co-op extraction missions that decide the outcome of a real-time, community driven galactic war.
Helldivers 2 is a Chaotically Fun Time
This musical adaptation of Mean Girls was released January 12th, 2023.
New Mean Girls Movie is Totally Fetch
Baldurs Gate 3 has sold over 2.5 million copies.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year, Here’s Why They Deserved It
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.
Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note
Junior Momolu Kamara led University with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a regional semifinal loss to Seminole HS, 64-75.
Boys Varsity Basketball Season Ends at Semi-Regionals
The varsity team plays against Deltona High School.
Varsity Girls Soccer Season Ends At Districts
Junior Ethan Fowler celebrates a goal against East River High School.
Boys Varsity Soccer Slams Lyman
Junior Nawla Williams competes in the teams meet at Freedom High School.
Girl’s Weightlifting Dominates Competition
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Viera High Schools 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
Opportunities for students to share their scholarship winnings pop up around school as college acceptance season approaches.
 The Price To Pay for a Higher Education
Students in Ms. Acton’s veterinary class learn how to check vitals on Slater.
Doggie Day Care Educates and Entertains
Asian Festival
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Crush Colonial Week
Crush Colonial Week
Iranian missiles are intercepted by Israeli missile defense systems.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attack on Israel With Over 300 Drones And Missiles
Polls open for Florida voters on November 5th.
Floridians Vote On State Constitutional Changes This Fall
Experts estimate that the lake is set to disappear in the next 5 years
The Great Salt Lake: Why is it Shrinking and Why is it Important?
A ship going through the Panama Canal during the dry season.
Panama Canal Drought Impacts Trade Worldwide
Neuralink was launched in 2016 and was first publicly reported in 2017.
Elon Musk Is Working On A Brain Chip For Humans
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
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
OCPS’ new phone policy went into effect earlier this school year on June 1st, despite backlash from students.
OCPS Phone Policy is Just a Cheap Attempt to Satisfy DeSantis
Franke has been charged with 8 counts of child abuse.
Vlogger’s Arrest Ignites Discussion about Children’s Privacy

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Pamela Almonte, Staff Writer

Pamela Almonte is a sophomore and this is her first year on newspaper staff. She enjoys writing essays and stories, watching Christmas movies year-round and loves volleyball and tennis. In her free time she also loves watching her current favorite shows, The 100 and The Umbrella Academy. Her favorite foods are chicken alfredo and tacos!

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The JV Baseball Team huddles before their game.

JV Baseball Season Comes to an End

Pamela Almonte and Dayanara Tinajero
April 21, 2023
UHS Boasts 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists

UHS Boasts 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Pamela Almonte
April 6, 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
University Dance Team took second place in Battle of Eastside.

UHS Dance Team Places Second in Battle of the Eastside

Pamela Almonte
February 23, 2023
A Royal Controversy Worth Watching

A Royal Controversy Worth Watching

Pamela Almonte, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

Hurricane Ian Causes Catastrophic Flooding in Central Florida

Pamela Almonte, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
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