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
Ishan Vannadil

Ishan Vannadil, Sports Section Editor

Hi, my name is Ishan and I am a junior at UHS and will be one of your sports editors this year. Outside of S&S, I play soccer for UHS. I am looking forward to editing for Sword & Shield this year.

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Musical Wheel and Broadway Bound are two new elective courses to be added next year. These classes will provide another avenue for students interested in the arts to explore their passions.

New Courses: Musical Wheel and Broadway Bound to be Offered in 2024-25 School Year

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
The UHS Library offers a peer tutoring program available after school, allowing students to connect with each other and offer support for a variety of subjects. Peer tutor Nicca Majdi helps sophomore Natalie Thomas with her AP U.S. History reading.

An Introduction to Peer Tutoring

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Winning candidates from the 28th annual Election Convention.

Election Convention: An Introduction

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
College Interviews: A Deep Dive

College Interviews: A Deep Dive

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
The University High School Undertones performing at UHS’ winter concert. They performed a version of “Coldest Winter.”

A Trio for the Ages: Winter Concerts 2023

Emily Butler and Ishan Vannadil
January 11, 2024
A student wears Apple headphones in class while working on homework. Immersed in their music, headphone users may be unresponsive to surrounding conversations, a common pet peeve of UHS students.

Your Biggest Pet Peeves: Student Edition

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Seniors enthusiastically cheer on their peers in Tuesday's scavenger hunt during lunch.

A Festive Fever: Spirit Week 2023

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Students are happy to reunite and catch up with their peers after summer break. They talk about what each other has been up to as they wait in line to grab a snack.

Summer Spotlight: What Have Your Peers Been Up To?

Ishan Vannadil, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
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