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
Evelyn Hwang

Evelyn Hwang, Staff Writer

Hi everyone, I’m Evelyn and I’m a sophomore this year. I am a writer for the Sword and Shield and I like to play video games in my free time. I play for the school’s varsity tennis team and am aiming to play college tennis.

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Freshmen Avery Hexun and Jihyuk Im pose for a photo. As members of varsity sports, they have developed a close relationship with both their sport and teammates.

Freshmen on Varsity Sports

Evelyn Hwang, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Mr. Shulman is an advanced math teacher at University High School. Teaching classes ranging from Enhanced Math 2 to AP Calculus BC, he is loved for his passion and experience in the subject.

How to Build a Relationship With Your Teachers From Your Teachers

Evelyn Hwang, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Dear All Up-and-Coming Drivers: How to Get Your Parking Permit

Dear All Up-and-Coming Drivers: How to Get Your Parking Permit

Evelyn Hwang, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
It is especially important to take care of one’s mental health and well-being. Taking a step back from stress and doing something that promotes health will always be beneficial.

[Photo] Tips on Prioritizing Self-Care This Winter

Emily Butler, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
The UHS Jazz Band performed during Celebrating the Arts Week on Dec. 12.

[Photo] Celebrating the Arts Week: A Recap

Yihan Wang, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
Mr. Lowe directs UHS’ symphony orchestra. It is his first year teaching music at Uni.

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

Emily Butler and Ishan Vannadil
January 11, 2024
National January Holidays

National January Holidays

Evelyn Hwang, P & G Staff
January 9, 2024
Holiday Crossword Puzzle

Holiday Crossword Puzzle

Evelyn Hwang, P & G Staff
December 5, 2023
Irene Kim is a senior at University High School. She expresses her creativity through art and drawing.

[Photo] November Artist of the Month

Jerry Hu, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
A.I. chatbots are creating major shifts in the college applications landscape.

[Photo] To Ban or Not to Ban

Anika Denny, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Deals

Evelyn Hwang, P & G Staff
November 3, 2023
Kimberly Tsai, a junior at University High School, is one of the spotlight creative writers. She uses writing as an outlet to express her thoughts and feelings.

[Photo] From Heart to Paper: Writers on Campus

November 1, 2023
School has started and students are getting back into the groove of things. It can be difficult to adjust to the academic environment for the first couple of weeks of school.

[Photo] Tips For a Successful Year

Yihan Wang, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
The criminal justice system is being fought against every day by the citizens of the United States of America. People are trying to make changes in the criminal justice system because of how unjust it is.

[Photo] Social Justice versus Criminal Justice: How the Fight for Both is Limiting the Other

Luba Al-Khalili, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Halloween Superstitions

Halloween Superstitions

Evelyn Hwang, P & G Staff
September 27, 2023
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