#Stop University City High Student Tweet Obsession
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
June 4, 2012
Over the past few years, a new trend has hit social media, causing Facebook and Tumblr to take a back seat. Twitter: it’s “a real-time information network that connects you to the latest stories, ideas, opinions and news about what you find interesting,” according to Twitter’s... (more...)
Graduation to be Held on New Field
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
June 4, 2012
This school year, UC High’s football stadium was remodeled, and both staff and students have wondered what the first event to be held there would be. Recently, Principal Jeff Olivero confirmed that graduation will definitely be held on the new field. However, there is a seating issue that... (more...)
“U Know You Go to UC” When the Memes Page Trolls the School
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2012
Last month, the meme craze invaded UC High, as an anonymous student founded the group “UCHS Memes” on Facebook. The group has taken the school by storm, publishing funny and sometimes edgy posts about all that goes on at UC. For students that don’t spend an obscene amount of time on the... (more...)
African American Study Group Aims to Encourage Fellow Peers Academically
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2012
Principal Jeff Olivero has implemented a new program, known as the African American Study Group, and he has invited teacher-nominated African American UC student leaders to join. Recently data was collected at University City High and around the district. It showed that when it comes to test... (more...)
Students Deserve Off-Campus Lunch
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012
For years now, students at UC High have been complaining that they are not allowed the privilege of an off-campus lunch. However, some of the adults and district staff members involved with the San Diego Unified School District have a different opinion. According to the district website, the... (more...)
Students Stuck in Smartphone Stupor
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
As technology has developed over the years, there have been multiple debates concerning the affect it is having on today’s youth. Smartphones (and their apps) one of the more recently developed and common devices, are particularly influential in this regard. With technology rapidly advancing... (more...)
JROTC Next Year?
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
This year, the University City High School Site Governance Team will be voting on whether or not to implement a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2012-2013 school year. According their website, JROTC it is not a tool for the Military to use to recruit teens to join.... (more...)
Holiday Song Project Always Big Hit
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
This month marks the nine-year anniversary of AP Government Teacher Michelle Fournier’s annual Holiday Song Project. To get her class into the holiday spirit, Fournier requires students to form groups and create politically-satirical versions of well-known holiday songs. Students’ songs... (more...)
Volleyball Smacks it Down
Tiffany Allen, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
The University City High Varsity Girls Volleyball Team is back, closer than ever, and having a great season. Defensive Specialist Senior Mackenzie Forgey said, “It is frightening to come onto a team and feel like you are all alone. That is why we are determined to make sure that nobody... (more...)