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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Student perform in "The Twelfth Floor" by Karina Moore and Sky Jafar.
AP Literature Students Perform in The 27th Festival of the Absurd
Nina Chen, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025
AP Testing Transitions to Digital Format
AP Testing Transitions to Digital Format
Tori Wyatt, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
The UHS Science Bowl team wins the 33rd Regional Science Bowl competition.
UHS Wins 33rd Regional Science Bowl
Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Features
Cafeteria personnel preparing the various lunch options before the lunch rush.
Cafeteria Spotlight
Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
UHS students attend the CAJCL State Convention at Woodbridge High School.
Behind the Scenes of the CAJCL State Convention
Isla Villadelgado, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025
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
Opinion
A Hawaiian Pizza is topped with pineapple, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and either ham or bacon.
Do Pineapples Actually Belong on Pizza?
Shray Paliwal, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
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
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Arts & Entertainment
The live-action adaptation of "Snow White" released worldwide on Mar. 21, 2025.
“Snow White”: A Worthwhile Adaptation?
Inaaya Siddiqui, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
“Mickey 17,” a science-fiction adventure film, released in theaters on March 7.
“Mickey 17” Is A Bombastic Sci-Fi at Its Best
Christian Breen, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
“100 Days of Sunlight”: A Review
“100 Days of Sunlight”: A Review
Selina Alipour Tabrizi, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Sports
Luka Doncic breaks Russell Westbrook's record to score six consecutive 30 point triple doubles.
The Downfall of the Dallas Mavericks
Nicholas Chernyshoff, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Preston Nguyen competes in the 110h versus El Modena on March 6.
Trojans Suffer Defeat Against Bulldogs in Track Meet
Yoon Huh, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
UHS Boys' Baseball player attempting a bunt hit in their game against Portola High School.
UHS Boys’ Baseball defeats Capistrano Valley
Dylan Elmer, Staff Writer • April 8, 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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