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
Elizabeth Wu

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer

Hi all! I’m Elizabeth, and I’m a writer for the News section. This is my second year with the Sword & Shield, and I am thrilled to be apart of the newspaper staff again. I can’t wait to share some important news, from on-campus stories to national headlines.

All content by Elizabeth Wu
Baristas at Starbucks serve customers during their shift.

Summer Job Seekers Gear Up for Employment Opportunities

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
UHS MUN delegates pose with their certificates at the University of Chicago MUN conference (MUNUC).

UHS Delegates Participate in MUNUC

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Winter Formal 2024: A Night to Remember at the Ocean Institute

Winter Formal 2024: A Night to Remember at the Ocean Institute

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
An example of a strike where people gather to strike using posters and flags.

Cal State Faculty Strikes

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
UHS Students Reach Quarterfinals in Math Madness

UHS Students Reach Quarterfinals in Math Madness

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
MUN club members meet in Mrs.Oakes' room for a Friday lunch meeting.

MUN’s First Conference of the Year

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
UHS students participate in making tie-dye shirts and bandanas on Better Together Day.

Better Together Day at UHS

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Wild Rivers, a water park located in Irvine, California, reopens after being closed since 2011. Wild Rivers is now fully revamped, with more than 20 water slides, rides, and attractions.

Wild Rivers Returns

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
May 22, 2023
University of California picketers protest at University of California-Irvine on Dec. 6, 2022 in Irvine, Calif.

Aftermath of the UC Strikes: Largest Strike of the Year

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
The six UHS Counselors provide students with academic advice and guidance through personal struggles. Top from left: Mr. Nate Schoch, Ms. Hanna Addessi, Ms. Shannon Dean. Bottom from left: Mr. Nick Perfetto, Mrs. Angelique Strausheim, Mrs. Jamie Adams.

National School Counseling Week

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
AMC Qualifiers pose for photos outside of their math club at Mr. Shulman’s classroom.

AMC Qualifiers at UHS

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
New AP Class Being Launched: AP African American Studies

New AP Class Being Launched: AP African American Studies

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
President Joe Biden delivers a speech about health care at Irvine Valley College in Irvine, CA, on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Joe Biden Visits IVC

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
AP students participating in a class discussion.

A Nationwide Increase of Students Taking AP Classes

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
California Heat Wave (Al Seib, Getty Images)

Heat Waves Reach California

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
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