Editor-in-Chief Bahar’s Goodbye
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2012
With the prospect of summer just out of reach, you would be hard-pressed to find a soul that could honestly say that they will miss the confines of UC High after the last day of school. No doubt, students are ready for the long-awaited vacation, especially after the recent conclusion of the... (more...)
Homiston Retires After 19 Years at UC
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2012
After 19 years of teaching at UC High and over 30 years of teaching in total, Physical Education Department Chair Dr. Terry Homiston has decided to retire at the close of the school year. According to Homiston, she had her eyes on becoming a P.E. teacher from a young age, making it her career... (more...)
House Prepares to Solve His Final Case
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
After eight years and over 170 episodes, House, M.D. is coming to an end. The show has entertained viewers with mysterious cases and even more complex characters over the years, and it will be difficult to imagine television without the brilliant curmudgeon known as Dr. Gregory House. According... (more...)
Tacos and Hot Sauce and Shot Guns–Oh My [Fast Food Freak Incidents]
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
Most civilians expect a stop at their local fast-food restaurant to be rather uneventful and quite mundane; however, recent events at various fast-food locales across the country prove that customers can sometimes look forward to some rather strange, and even dangerous, encounters. Picking... (more...)
The Mosh Pit, a Column
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2012
Each morning, high school students wake up hours before the school bell rings to apply and touch-up their make-up, worried about how their peers will judge them. Many students are concerned about what others will think of a particular cosmetic choice that they make for the day. While I... (more...)
Year Round School Advantageous
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2012
As the winter months are quickly passing by, students are building up anticipation for the three-month long summer vacation that awaits them. However, unbeknownst to some, this lengthy break impedes a student’s academic potential. Soaking in the sun for months on end may give a nice tan,... (more...)
Norton: Gaming Guru
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
Richard Norton is a well-respected English teacher by day, but by night, he is better known as a gaming expert. “Other than reading, yes, I would say it’s my favorite hobby,” said Norton. However, in the fashion of a true English teacher, he altered that statement a bit by adding that... (more...)
An Exclusive on the Exclusive Teach Pit
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
Nestled away in the back of Room 213 rests the meeting place of the esteemed group of teachers and counselors known as the “Teach Pit.” Seniors in AP Government Teacher Michelle Fournier’s classes are already aware of this clan, as they are welcomed with the image of blown-up pictures... (more...)
The Mosh Pit, a column
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2012
This year, I have had the immense pleasure of sitting near the trashcan at the back of most of my classes. I get the coveted privilege of watching my fellow classmates try to land an apple core in the trash bin from halfway across the room. Throughout the course of an hour, I also see those... (more...)
Upcoming Pep Rally to be Potter Themed
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2012
The upcoming UC High Pep Rally will take place on February 3 and will incorporate a Harry Potter theme. The four grades have been assigned different “Hogwarts Houses,” which are the different groups that students in Harry Potter’s school are divided into in the book series by J.K. Rowling.... (more...)
Fangirls (aka Stalkers)
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2011
Almost all teenagers are fans of something, whether it be a sports team, a band, or a particular celebrity. However, some overzealous teens go too far, stepping over the fine line between “fan” and “fanatical, crazy stalker.” Commonly referred to as “fangirls” and “fanboys,”... (more...)
UTC Mall Gets Makeover This Fall
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2011
The Westfield UTC Mall, just north of UC High, is undergoing major renovations as part of a plan to upgrade the shopping mall. According to the Union Tribune website, roughly $1 billion will be spent on the construction of a movie theater and new stores, as well as on upgrades to the food court... (more...)
Homecoming Rules “Freak” Students
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2011
With the Homecoming Dance just a day away, students are keeping the do’s and don’ts of dancing etiquette in mind for the big night. The “don’ts” are listed in the UC High Student/Parent Handbook, but they are not explained quite well enough for many students to understand. The handbook... (more...)
The Mosh Pit, a column
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2011
With the month of November being just around the corner, the application deadlines for many universities, including the popular UCs, are within just a month’s reach. As seniors are working diligently to complete their applications to the colleges of their preference, they are most likely... (more...)
The Mosh Pit, a column
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2011
The new textbooks. The clean classrooms. The crowded Counselor’s Office. I savored each of these sights at the beginning of September, keeping in mind that this would be the last time I would start off the school year at University City High. I made it a personal goal to appreciate as much... (more...)
Harry Potter Fans in for Real Treat; New Interactive Pottermore Website Opens at the Close
Bahar Moshtaghian, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2011
Over the summer, just days before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Potterheads were treated with the announcement of a new website created by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling herself. Pottermore was produced as an extension of the Harry Potter franchise that would... (more...)