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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

Daniel Niktash

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer

Hey everyone, I’m Daniel Niktash! I am a senior and one of the staff writers this year! Some of my favorite activities are playing the piano, golf, and tennis. I am looking forward to contributing to the Sword & Shield this year!

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Cafeteria personnel preparing the various lunch options before the lunch rush.

Cafeteria Spotlight

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
Club Spotlight: Spaceset

Club Spotlight: Spaceset

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
The University High School parking lot during the school day with cars parked and built-in solar panels.

Rating UHS Parking Spots

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
UHS Seniors Emily Butler and Shadee Ghiassi pose for pictures at Senior Sunrise.

Back to School: Senior Spotlight

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Students have fun playing against each other in "Brawl Stars" during lunch.

The Rise of “Brawl Stars”

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
Arpi Gharadaghian, a senior at University High School impersonating Britney Spears at the annual Legends Concert. Gharadaghian sang a compelling rendition of “Oops, I Did it Again” by the famous artist.

Legends Concert

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
New Year

New Year

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
January 9, 2024
Winter Holidays

Winter Holidays

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
December 5, 2023
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
November 3, 2023
Halloween Word Scramble

Halloween Word Scramble

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
September 27, 2023
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