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...
View ArticleJournalists 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...
View ArticleSDUSD 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...
View ArticleAdvertisements 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....
View ArticleUnsigned: 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...
View ArticleNew 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....
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleSamantha 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...
View ArticleCoach 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....
View ArticleASB 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....
View ArticleGirls 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...
View ArticleUniversity 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...
View ArticleStudents 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...
View ArticleBoys 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....
View ArticleBlack 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....
View ArticleGirls 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...
View ArticleMajor 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleLearn 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....
View ArticleSwim 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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