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
Angela Hou

Angela Hou, News Section Editor

Hey! I’m Angela, one of your News section editors. This is my third year being on the Sword & Shield board and I’m excited to keep you informed with interesting and insightful news! My favorite novels are Pride & Prejudice, The Kite Runner, and Jane Eyre.

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On Aug. 23, UHS students participate in the Fall Pep rally in the Big Gym. The pep rally set the stage for an exciting school year ahead.

[Photo] UHS Holds Its Fall Pep Rally

Tori Wyatt, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
UHS physics students at Knott's Berry Farm used the ride HangTime to collect lab data about velocity and acceleration.

Physics Day At Knott’s Berry Farm

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
UHS Academic Decathlon competitors received second place overall in the county competition and first place in the Super Quiz division.

Through the Lens of Academic Decathlon Competitors

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
The UHS Science Bowl team earns first place at the regional Science Bowl Competition in Pasadena.

UHS Students’ Recent Academic Competition Achievements

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
UHS Physics Club members participate in the online Physics Brawl competition, where they eventually secured first place out of all U.S. high school teams.

UHS Physics Team Places First Place At Physics Brawl

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
UHS Science Bowl team members stand in front of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus for a group photo.

UHS Students Win First Place At MIT Science Bowl Invitational

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
The last day of Rivalry Week includes a lunch fest at the University High School Crossroads. The seniors got to make posters to raise school spirit.

Rivalry Week At UHS

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
32 Seniors Qualify to be National Merit Semifinalists

32 Seniors Qualify to be National Merit Semifinalists

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
UHS Hosts Its First Tailgate Pool Party

UHS Hosts Its First Tailgate Pool Party

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Meet Your 2023-2024 ASB

Meet Your 2023-2024 ASB

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
May 22, 2023
UHS MUN's 12th Annual Spring Conference took place on March 25.

UHS MUN’s 12th Annual Spring Conference

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Start building a successful semester with some tips from S&S.

New Semester, New Me: Tips for a Successful Semester

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
UHS Student Involvement in Political Campaigns

UHS Student Involvement in Political Campaigns

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Carving pumpkins is one option to celebrate Halloween this year.

Halloween 2022: Fresh Ideas to Try for This Year’s Spooky Day

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Sophomores win spirit day on Thursday during lunch at the crossroads.

A Week of Fun: Spirit Week 2022

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Teachers, staffs, and students plan out Back to School Night

The Hype Around This Year’s Back-to-School Night

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
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