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The powderpuff Cheerleaders perform a routine for the girls out on the field.
SGA Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
HOSA students present their medals following competition.
HOSA Club Holds Student Competition
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
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
The Crumbleys were found guilty of involuntarily manslaughter during separate trials, but were sentenced together.
Parents of School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
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
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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UHS News
The powderpuff Cheerleaders perform a routine for the girls out on the field.
SGA Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game
Toula Lovera, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

   On April 16th, SGA hosted their annual powderpuff game, which had students and staff buzzing with excitement.     The event was a role-reversal...

The Future Fair Returns To UHS
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
Dayanara Tinajero, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

  College and Career Specialist, Mr. Patrick O’Donal is offering an opportunity for upperclassmen at the upcoming Future Fair.      The...

HOSA students present their medals following competition.
HOSA Club Holds Student Competition
Cricket Wainman, Editor • April 22, 2024

    University High Schools' HOSA organization (Health Occupations Students of America), hosted a competition in the media center on April,...

Sports
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

   On Saturday, February 10th the Girl’s Competitive Cheer Team went to the Florida Dance Performance and scored an impressive 93.8/100,...

Entertainment
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

Society of Snow is based on the harrowing true story of the Uruguayan flight crash that happened in 1972. The story follows a group of rugby...

Editorial
Gov. DeSantis pictured during speech on new social media bill.
Florida's Social Media Bill: Is 16 The Right Age?
Toula Lovera, Staff Writer • February 2, 2024

The Florida House recently made a bold move, passing a bill that could drastically alter the way young people interact on social media. The bill...

World News
The Crumbleys were found guilty of involuntarily manslaughter during separate trials, but were sentenced together.
Parents of School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
Lukas Chagas, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Features
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Ashton Young, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024
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