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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UHS Persian Cultural Club performs a traditional Persian dance for the Cultural Show.

UHS IDEAL Hosts Cultural Performances for Cultural Awareness Week

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
May 12, 2025
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
DreamWorks' latest installment of Kung Fu Panda.

Kung Fu Adventures Return in DreamWorks’ Latest Installment

Daniel Niktash, Staff Writer
May 1, 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
Exer Urgent Care at the University Town Center in Irvine. This urgent care provides healthcare services for students and residents in the surrounding community.

[Photo] Universal Healthcare Benefits a Capitalistic Society

Davey Hirota, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
New Years Resolutions

[Photo] New Year’s Resolutions at UHS

Yihan Wang, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
The UHS Symphonic Band rises up after concluding their performance of “A Christmas Tale” at the Winter Band Concert. This was the finale of the three different songs performed by the Symphonic Band under the direction of Ms. Maneewongwathana.

[Photo] A Trio for the Ages: Winter Concerts 2023

Emily Butler and Ishan Vannadil
January 11, 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
Mr. John, a math and computer science teacher at University High School, is grading a student’s Replit coding project on his computer during Office Hours. The project he is grading is from his AP Computer Science Principles class where he grades actual code written by the students in addition to regular assignments and quizzes.

[Photo] Your Biggest Pet Peeves: Student Edition

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Rishi Raja studies from a World History textbook in Mrs. King’s classroom during office hours.

[Photo] Public School Is More Preferable Than Homeschooling

Sophia Choi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
November 3, 2023
The University High School parking lot during the school day with cars parked and built-in solar panels.

[Photo] UHS Should Promote Alternative Modes of Transportation

Arthur Cinquin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Papa John's cheese and pepperoni pizza slices on paper plates along with unopened pizza boxes in the school cafeteria.

[Photo] School Lunches Should Be Healthier

Arthur Cinquin, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Halloween Word Scramble

Halloween Word Scramble

Daniel Niktash, P & G Staff
September 27, 2023
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