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
Rissa Liu

Rissa Liu, Lead Creative Designer

Hi! I am Rissa, and I am the lead creative designer this year. I am a senior, and this is my third year in Sword & Shield. I enjoy painting, writing short stories and reading detective novels when I have time. I really enjoy the process working on colorful layout design, and I’m excited to work with Hailey this year to create more editions for the magazine!

All content by Rissa Liu
UHS physics students at Knott's Berry Farm used the ride HangTime to collect lab data about velocity and acceleration.

[Photo] Physics Day At Knott’s Berry Farm

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Summer Board Game

Summer Board Game

Rissa Liu, P & G Staff
May 19, 2023
During Fine Arts Week, visual and performing arts were spotlighted during lunch, including ceramics through a pottery demo.

[Photo] Fine Arts Week at UHS

Ashaley Jiang, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
The elected seven for the 2022-2023 school year are Varin Gupta as President, Ryan Shrivastava as Vice President, Alec Apelian as SAC, Ayden Agahi as Spirit and Rally Commissioner, Riley Hertstein as Girls’ Sports Commissioner, Eithar Takesh as Boys’ Sports Commissioner and Bruno Rodriguez Diaz as Clubs Commissioner.

[Photo] UHS’ 32nd Annual Election Convention

Veronica Kuo, Editor
March 31, 2023
Saint Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle (1)

St. Patrick’s Day Crossword Puzzle

Rissa Liu, P & G Staff
March 17, 2023
Junior Jacob Logan talks about balancing high school and music.

[Photo] Interview with Jacob Logan

Sophia Choi, Staff Writer 
March 24, 2023
On Jan. 27, UHS students gather in the Big Gym for the Winter Sports Pep Rally. The pep assembly encouraged students to be enthusiastic for upcoming games and bolstered school spirit.

[Photo] The Winter Sports Pep Rally

Nikki Piedad, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
People celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 by exchanging cards and gifts to people they love. Lately, it has become more commercialized as the price of cards has increased, making $19.7 billion profit (according to statistics from 2016).

[Photo] The Commercialization of Valentine’s Day

Maya Madhat, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
February Horoscope

February Horoscope

Rissa Liu, P & G Staff
February 8, 2023
Start building a successful semester with some tips from S&S.

[Photo] New Semester, New Me: Tips for a Successful Semester

Angela Hou, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
Students gather in the library during lunch to watch Elf.

[Photo] Wellness Week 2022

Vincent Tsai, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Key literature books like Slaughterhouse-Five, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye and Beloved have been banned in recent years.

[Photo] Banning Books

Maya Madhat, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
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[Photo] Turning Trick to Treat: Changing How We Celebrate Halloween

Jared Kim, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Extreme Temperature Around the Globe

[Photo] The Slow Destruction of Our Planet

Jan Krawczyk, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
UHS Varsity Boys' Water Polo inner scrimmage.

[Photo] Boys’ Water Polo Season Overview

Leah Schulman, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Students in Ms. Lenert’s classroom completing homework during office hours.

[Photo] Office Hours: Practical Idea, Poor Execution

Bella Duong, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
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