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
News
UHS Decathaletes at Westminister High School for Subject Testing.
UHS Academic Decathlon Secures Third Place Overall in the County
Nina Chen, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
The UHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Bowl team earns top honors at the West Regional Academic Bowl.
UHS DHH Team Places Fourth at West Regional Academic Bowl
Tori Wyatt, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
UHS Speech and Debate team who competed in the Orange County Speech League pose for a photo.
UHS Speech and Debate Team Wins Big at Orange County Speech League
Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Features
She's the First Activities Coordinator, Sasha Vershynin, holds up a sign advertising her club.
She’s the First Celebrates Women’s History Month
Caliann Dean, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Athlete and UHS student Minnie Li competes at a gymnastics competition.
Spotlight on Out-of-School Sports
Chenyue Zhou, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
The junior class works on posters during one of the schedule workhouses.
Behind the Scenes: Unilympics
Isla Villadelgado, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Opinion
Many people recognize the importance of having free access to literature.
Book Banning Shouldn’t Exist
Annie Hou, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025
Remote work has been a popular option ever since COVID-19.
Is Remote Work Actually Helpful for a Work-Life Balance?
Shray Paliwal, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Tesla’s latest video demonstration highlighted Optimus’ "tactile sensing on all fingers" by picking up and handling an egg.
Elon Musk’s Optimus Gen 2: Are Robot Innovations Going on the Right Path?
Hojin Sohn, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025.
97th Academy Awards
Inaaya Siddiqui, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
Junior Parker Medvitz raises his hand to take his place in the center of the stage during the first half.
Comedy Sportz February Match Spreads the Love
Bren Pokornik, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
“A Complete Unknown” released on Dec. 25, 2024, following famous singer Bob Dylan's rise to fame.
“A Complete Unknown” Movie Review
Inaaya Siddiqui, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
Sports
Senior Adrian Nguyen winds up for a jump float serve.
An Intense Five Set Battle Between the Trojans and Bulldogs
Nicholas Chernyshoff, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
UHS Boys’ Tennis Defeats Portola in Blowout
UHS Boys’ Tennis Defeats Portola in Blowout
Dev Batra, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
UHS Varsity Boys' Volleyball in action against Capistrano Valley on Feb. 25.
Boys’ Volleyball Defeats Capo Valley
Ethan Aframian, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Moments
Which Valentine Candy Is Your Sign?
Which Valentine Candy Is Your Sign?
Keyshia Denisse, P & G Staff • February 11, 2025
Valentine's Day Facts
Valentine’s Day Facts
Ava Gharavi, P & G Staff • February 11, 2025
February Horoscope
February Horoscope
Malea Weaver, P & G Staff • January 28, 2025
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