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UC Varsity Boys Basketball Aims to Reach the Top

     The UC High Boys Varsity Basketball Team has worked incredibly hard to achieve the goals they set this season, and  it all paid off, game after game.      According to MaxPreps, a high school...

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Journalists in Mexico Face Violence for Exposing Corruption

   In just under a month, four journalists have been targeted and killed across Mexico, often a result of them exposing the everpresent drug cartels and the systemic corruption in the country.    One...

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SDUSD School Mask Mandate Soon to be Lifted

    Governor Gavin Newsom announced that in California, starting March 11, 2022, the indoor COVID-19 mask mandate in schools will be lifted because of the significant drop in COVID-19 cases and...

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Advertisements Targeted Toward Teens are Harmful

Everyone knows that targeted advertisements are annoying. But it is often overlooked how harmful ads are when it comes to teenagers. Whether they’re perpetuated by massive corporations or even the U.S....

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Unsigned: The School Bathroom Situation is Getting Out of Hand

If you are ever looking for a little bit of entertainment, or just somewhere to relax on campus, might we recommend that you visit one of the numerous complimentary smoking parlors we have available at...

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New Animal Outreach Club Aims to Help Pet Owners in Need

   Inspired by the non-profit organization Pets Are Wonderful (PAWS), students from UC High came together before Spring Break to create the Animal Outreach Club to help give aid to animals in need....

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New District Intercoms Enable Listening and Recording

   Students and staff from UC High are having mixed feelings about the possibility that their conversations in classrooms can be monitored and recorded through the clock intercom combination systems...

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Samantha Cruz Voted UC High Teacher of the Year

   Special Education Teacher and Senior Class Advisor Samantha Cruz was voted UC High Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year due to the hard work and dedication she puts into her job on a...

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Coach of the Year: Justin Nguyen Leading With Pride

   Tennis Coach Justin Nguyen had a very successful introduction to coaching this year, striving to achieve the team’s goals and leading the UC High Girls Varsity Tennis Team to a triumphant season....

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ASB Brings on the School Spirit

Creative posters, engaging school activities, and meticulous planning. What can UC High’s Associated Student Body (ASB) not do? Recently, it seems as if the sky’s the limit for the school organization....

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Girls Golf Puts in the Work and Wins this Year’s League Championship

   The Girls Golf Team is back this season, and aims to shoot further than ever.    Senior Captain Isa Delgadillo said, “The team has been doing really well. My favorite part of the season so far has...

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University City Hosts Their First Ever Girls Wrestling Tournament

   On December 3, 2022, UC High hosted their first ever Girls-only Wrestling Tournament. This signals a shift in the school’s wrestling program, as more and more female students find themselves drawn...

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Students Dedicate New Mural to Donna Fallon

   In honor of the late Mrs. Donna Fallon, UC High’s former AP Language teacher and ASB advisor who passed away a year and a half ago, a group of art students, under the direction of Art Teacher Delia...

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Boys Basketball Dribbles Toward Victory with Improved Mindset

   Comprised of over 20 driven, agile, and resilient players, the Boys Basketball Team looks to jump ahead of their competition through sturdy teamwork, clear goals, and a productive mindset....

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Black Student Union Educates and Celebrates

   On Thursdays during lunch in room 218, UC High’s Black Student Union (BSU) provides a place for students of color and allies to come together, learn about Black history and celebrate diversity....

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Girls Lacrosse Ramps Up For Yet Another Exceptional Season

   Coming off an exceptional season last year, UC High’s Girls Lacrosse Team is preparing for another round of victories, hoping to set even more records for the program.     Head Varsity Coach Lizzy...

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Major Renovations Coming to the Media Center

   Hoping to turn UC High’s Media Center into a hub for student activity, the Student Principal Advisory Council (SPAC) and school administration have begun planning a renovation of the area, with work...

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Why are There so Few BIPOC Students in AP Classes?

   Students’ school schedules vary considerably depending on a student’s academic capabilities and responsibilities. Whether sticking to non-weighted courses, cramming all advanced classes possible or...

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Learn to Use Narcan and Save a Life

   “Deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (primarily fentanyl) continued to rise with 70,601 overdose deaths reported in 2021,” according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse....

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Swim Dives into Season Defending their CIF Champions Title

   Playing despite sub-optimal weather and bonding through a shared passion, UC High’s Swim Team has been making waves in competition. Defending their two-year streak as CIF Champions, both athletes...

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