The Official News Publication of University High School in Irvine, California

Sword & Shield
The Official News Publication of University High School in Irvine, California

Sword & Shield
The Official News Publication of University High School in Irvine, California

Sword & Shield
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University High School seniors work on their applications for colleges they hope to attend for the upcoming school year.
Seniors' Perspectives On College Applications
Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
The UHS Drama Club booth interacted with students at their booth during the Freshman Club Showcase, sharing information about their club's mission and activities.
UHS Freshman Club Showcase 2024
Tori Wyatt, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
Women’s wheelchair basketball tournament at Paralympics 2024.
Paralympic Games Paris 2024's Highlights and Viewership
Nina Chen, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Features
Trojans rally on the blacktop in support of UHS' clubs.
Club Kickoff: Behind the Scenes
Theertha Hariharan Arulmozhi, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
The University High School parking lot during the school day with cars parked and built-in solar panels.
Rating UHS Parking Spots
Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
UHS Seniors Emily Butler and Shadee Ghiassi pose for pictures at Senior Sunrise.
Back to School: Senior Spotlight
Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
Opinion
A row of EV charging stations at a gas station.
How EVs Affect California
Hojin Sohn, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Micrograph of mpox virus taken at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF).
Is Mpox Something We Should Be Worried About?
Shray Paliwal, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Social media use continues to increase amongst adolescents.
The Negative Effects of Social Media And How It Affects Us
Annie Hou, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
Season 3 of the widely acclaimed television series “Heartstopper” released to Netflix on Oct. 5.
"Heartstopper" Season 3 Review
Angelina Yan, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
"Short n' Sweet" is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album.
Sabrina Carpenter Leaves Quite an Impression with “Short n’ Sweet”
Selina Alipour Tabrizi, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
The highly-anticipated film "Deadpool and Wolverine" releases to mainstream success.
"Deadpool & Wolverine": A Review
Christian Breen, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
Sports
Junior captain Elyse Mills (#3) of Girls' Flag Football joins her team in a huddle.
October Athletes of the Month
Ethan Aframian, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
UHS Girls' Volleyball setter initiates a point scoring opportunity for her team.
UHS Girls' Volleyball Optimistic About the Future
Nicholas Chernyshoff, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
Olympian Noah Lyles celebrating after winning the 100-meter gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympian Spotlight: Noah Lyles
Shayan Badrossamay, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Moments
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Keyshia Denisse, P & G Staff • October 23, 2024
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Malea Weaver, P & G Staff • October 18, 2024
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