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
Hanin Alyazidi

Hanin Alyazidi, Photographer/Graphic Artist

Hi! I’m Hanin, a senior currently in my final year with P&G. I love going to the beach and exploring new places. Looking forward to capturing new moments at Uni.

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Fall Horoscopes

Fall Horoscopes

Hanin Alyazidi, P & G Staff
November 5, 2025
After school on Oct 23 at the 700s building, George Hernandez proudly posed for a photo after being named Staff Member of the Week.

[Photo] A Spotlight on UHS’ Custodians

Aarya Sant, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
The UHS libero receives the opposing team's serve and sets it to a teammate for a spike. On Oct. 6 at University High School, the girls' volleyball team played against the Woodbridge Warriors in their senior night and rivalry game.

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball Clean Sweeps Woodbridge on Senior Night

Graham Pretto, Staff Writer
October 29, 2025
Find the Squirrel

Find the Squirrel

Hanin Alyazidi, P & G Staff
October 24, 2025
Graphic of tips for the SAT.

[Photo] How To: Study for the SAT

Jerry Lu, Staff Writer
October 24, 2025
Cheerleaders performing their routines at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

[Photo] Homecoming Pep Rally

Will Buchen, Staff Writer
October 10, 2025
Feodor Yevtushenko discusses his recent win at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

[Photo] UHS Student Finishes First at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

Will Buchen, Staff Writer
October 3, 2025
On Sept. 4, the boys' water polo team played against Pacifica. A UHS player passes the ball to a teammate, trying to maneuver around the opponents and set up a play.

[Photo] UHS Boys’ Water Polo Dominates Against Pacifica

Shalin Reddy, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Rachel Bonhall, Physical Education

[Photo] New Year, New People: An Introduction To UHS’s New Staff Members

Zaynab Payami, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
UHS Math Club students pose for a photo at Stanford University.

UHS Students Shine at Stanford Math Tournament

Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025
The UHS Science Bowl team wins the 33rd Regional Science Bowl competition.

UHS Wins 33rd Regional Science Bowl

Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
UHS Speech and Debate Team Wins Big at Orange County Speech League

UHS Speech and Debate Team Wins Big at Orange County Speech League

Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
Rivalry Week enables students to come together during lunch to partake in different activities with their friends and peers.

UHS Celebrates Rivalry Week

Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
University High School seniors work on their applications for colleges they hope to attend for the upcoming school year.

Seniors’ Perspectives On College Applications

Hanin Alyazidi, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
Nate Schoch, a UHS counselors, works in his office.

[Photo] Spotlighting the UHS Counseling Department

Matthew Feng, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
The Comedy Sportz Charity Match kicks off with an exciting performance!

[Photo] The Comedy Sportz Charity Match Review

Raon Suh, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Hanin Alyazidi, P & G Staff
January 11, 2024
During Make a Difference Day, students were given the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote.

[Photo] Make a Difference Day: a Recap

Yihan Wang, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
MUN club members meet in Mrs.Oakes' room for a Friday lunch meeting.

[Photo] MUN’s First Conference of the Year

Elizabeth Wu, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Things To Do this November

Things To Do this November

Hanin Alyazidi, P & G Staff
November 3, 2023
Consistently high prices at the pump make regular commutes tougher for UHS students and staff.

[Photo] Rising Gas Prices Hurt UHS Drivers

Phuong Lam, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Kai McCann, English

[Photo] Highlighting New Staff at UHS

Matthew Feng, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
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