Twenty seniors from UHS are among the nation’s 16,000 National Merit Scholarship (NMS) semifinalists, earning them a chance to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
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Clubs Stay Active Online During COVID-19
Amidst distance learning, clubs will continue to remain active and hold their meetings virtually.
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Fall Semester Events Delayed Amidst Pandemic
Fall semester events, including the homecoming dance and football games, will be delayed or canceled due to the uncertainty of whether such large events can take place safely.
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Standardized Testing Centers Remain Closed
SAT and ACT testing centers across the nation are closed for the upcoming September test, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IUSD to provide virtual, blended, and hybrid learning options for 2020-2021 school year
By CATHERINE RHA Executive Editor IUSD will provide virtual, blended, and hybrid learning options to its high schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Students and parents have until July 19th to decide which academic model they will use; anyone who has not made a choice until then will be auto-enrolled into their respective school’s hybrid...
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IUSD Announces Partnership with Harvard Expert
By CAITLYN L.J. KIM and CATHERINE RHA Staff Writer and News Editor IUSD announced a partnership with Harvard expert Shawn Achor, called Optimistic Household. This program consists of six interactive modules specifically designed for IUSD families to encourage social and emotional wellbeing. These modules will include teachings on how to practice positive psychology, a topic...
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Uni Students Compete at Online Tournament of Champions
By CARLY ZHOU Staff Writer University High School sent two teams to compete at the Tournament of Champions, a national Speech and Debate event. Seniors Eric Lu and Anthony Liang represented Uni for the first time in Policy Debate, and sophomores Deven Gupta and Pranav Moudgalya competed in Silver Public Forum. The Tournament of Champions...
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Students Experience Technical Problems with Online AP Testing
By HEIDI JIN Staff Writer During the last two AP testing weeks, more than 10,000 students experienced technical difficulties during the online Advanced Placement exams this year. Some of the problems were due to slow personal internet connections or outdated browsers, as the College Board has stated, but many were due to faulty communication on...
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IUSD Confirms Virtual Graduation Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
By CAITLYN L.J. KIM Staff Writer IUSD has confirmed a virtual commencement ceremony for seniors this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines. On Thursday, Superintendent Terry Walker sent out an email stating, “Given our current reality, we are focusing on creating the best alternative we can… which is to design a...
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Teachers Adjust Curriculum to Fit Reduced AP Exams
By CARLY ZHOU Staff Writer Teachers have been adjusting their curriculum to concentrate their focus on the select aspects and material that will be tested in response to the shortened AP exam. The shortened AP exam takes into consideration the challenges and restrictions students and teachers face in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is...