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Theatre Department Presents Chilling Production of Dracula
October 24, 2025
Savannah Messerman, Staff Writer
The UC High theatre students are creating a production of Dracula that will take place in the auditorium from October 29 to 31, aiming to give the audience a scare. Senior Anouk Barner was cast as the lead, Dracula. Barner said, “The audience should come see the show because it’s a horror,...
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Sports
Commander Reporter Interviews Charger Elijah Molden
October 24, 2025
Logan Whittle, Staff Writer
“Every year, my goal is growth. I want to outdo my previous self. I am optimistic I will,” said the LA Chargers’ Starting Free Safety Elijah Molden (number two). Last year, Elijah showed up and showed out in his first season as an LA Charger. He hopes to surpass his prior performance and do...
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Articulation: Time to Choose Next Year’s Classes

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

Students at UC High will be participating in articulation starting in October, which entails visiting their counselors to choose their classes for the upcoming 2026-2027...

New Debate Club Aims to Enlighten and Connect Students

October 24, 2025

AI Becomes Increasingly Integrated in the Lives of Centurions

October 24, 2025

Single Point of Entry Regulations Officially Enforced on Campus

October 24, 2025

SAT and ACT Tests Again Accepted at Some Colleges

October 24, 2025

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Features

The Spooky History of Halloween

Sam Weathers, Staff Writer

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

Halloween is a holiday filled with terror, unusual costumes and candy, but where did this all begin? It’s kind of unusual when you really think about it… kids dressing...

Fall Can be Cozy and Calm

Rhyan Nisperos, Staff Writer

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

We have all heard of SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder; however, as the leaves begin to change colors, the air becomes cooler, and the days get shorter, the elements...

Día De Los Muertos: A Day of Remembrance and Celebration

Gracie, Staff Writer

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

When you think of Día De Los Muertos, the first things that come to mind are probably colorful skulls, skeleton face paint, or big parades filled with music and flowers....

Ashley Ordaz, Student Board Member: a Voice for Students October 24, 2025
Top Ten Spooky Spots in San Diego October 24, 2025

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Opinions

Is a 4×4 Schedule Good for UC High Students?

Stefan O’Neill, Opinions Editor

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

In recent months, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education and district leadership have pushed for the implementation a 4x4 Schedule in all of the district’s...

Socratic Seminars Teach Necessary Real-World Skills

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

Across the United States, high school students sit through lectures, memorize facts, and prepare for tests. While these activities measure knowledge, they do not do much...

Social Media: A Tool for Connection or a Trap for Attention

Chelsea Kossmann, Sports Editor

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

In today’s digital age, the world is more connected than it has ever been. According to recent studies, roughly 5.5 billion people — 68 percent of the global population...

Social Media: A Tool for Connection or a Trap for Attention October 24, 2025
Republicans Must Stand up Against Trump Now September 19, 2025

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Sports

Girls Tennis Serves up a Strong Season of Hard Work

Stefan O’Neill, Opinions Editor

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

The UC High Girls Tennis Team, headed by first year Coach Philip Flores, is off to a great start. “League has been a great experience already. We have kicked off the...

Lefear Leads Flag Football

Leif Anderson, Staff Writer

October 24, 2025 • No Comments

Girls Flag Football Coach Brennon Peters said, “She [Quarterback Superstar Kianna Lefear] is the engine that drives this train.” Though girls flag football only came to...

Cross Country Goes the Extra Mile, Racing to the Finish Line

October 24, 2025

Brantuas Bounces the Beach

October 24, 2025

Girls Volleyball Spikes Their Way Through The Season

October 24, 2025

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