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
UHS club members interacting with current 8th graders and future possible club members.
UHS Clubs Host Annual 8th Grade Family Night
Caliann Dean, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Sandbox Synergy is a nonprofit that provides young entrepreneurs opportunities by hosting business fairs.
Taking Charge of Service: Student-Led Nonprofits
Chenyue Zhou, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
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
Opinion
Though DeepSeek and ChatGPT share common functionalities, some users prefer one over the other.
DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Which is Better?
Hojin Sohn, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
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
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Arts & Entertainment
“100 Days of Sunlight”: A Review
“100 Days of Sunlight”: A Review
Selina Alipour Tabrizi, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
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
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
Spring Word Scramble
Spring Word Scramble
Malea Weaver, P & G Staff • March 27, 2025
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
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