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Congrats to our academic achievers!
Ringing in the new year
Ringing in the new year
New Series? Weekly Write
I'm From the 'U' and I'm Proud!
I’m From the ‘U’ and I’m Proud!
Signs outside a teacher's door recognize "adopted" student atheletes. "I visited Ms. Key in her classroom on day during the rotational period, and I saw my name on her wall," Journee Glasby, freshman, said. "I got very excited because one of my teachers from before said I was adopted but I didn't know who. I had to find out on my own. It just made me feel like our relationship was special and that I was loved."
New adopt a player initiative builds student moral
The sign that designates the all gender bathroom on the third floor.
U. City implements all gender bathroom
BracketFights.com
Weekly Write Vol. 9; NHL Season Predictions
Weekly Write Vol: 8: City SC Takes On LA Galaxy
Weekly Write Vol: 8: City SC Takes On LA Galaxy
Weekly Write Vol. 7; Is It J-Love Time In Green Bay?
Weekly Write Vol. 7; Is It J-Love Time In Green Bay?
Weekly Write Vol. 6: Aziel Jackson; A Superstar In The Making?
Weekly Write Vol. 6: Aziel Jackson; A Superstar In The Making?
Weekly Write Vol. 5 : STL City SC Vs Houston Dynamo
Weekly Write Vol. 5 : STL City SC Vs Houston Dynamo
Weekly Write Vol 4; The Super Bowl
Weekly Write Vol 4; The Super Bowl
Boys Basketball Districts Photos
Boys Basketball Districts Photos
How Disney's remake obsession signals a creative decline
How Disney’s remake obsession signals a creative decline
The agriculture class conducts an experiment in class Jan. 9. "I had to weigh the mass of an eraser, perky and beaker," Max Rojas, freshman, said. "She had us write down what we observed, I really enjoyed this."
New agriculture class provides career opportunities
Makayla Stewart, senior, paints a gold and black "U" symbol onto U-Times Web Editor Xavier Thomas' face before the Homecoming pep rally Sept. 29.
What time is it? Not u-time.
Benjamin Williams and Reese Sherman, social studies teachers, explain department information a guest. "This [open house] was, for me, a great opportunity to meet family in the district that will soon be attending the high school," Williams said.
Experiencing the U attracts crowd
U. City offers 36 AP and dial credit classes
Jayce Green, freshman, shots a free throw in the girls varsity basketball game Dec. 7.
Basketball team implements new drills
A Bullseye Ahead
A Bullseye Ahead
Are the Blues falling behind?
Are the Blues falling behind?
Boys Soccer Shoots for Districts
Boys Soccer Shoots for Districts
The Historic Start for the Tigers
The Historic Start for the Tigers
Aron Amaya, grade, after scoring the second goal; 2-0 lions
The Lions Take Down Their Prey
Weekly Write Vol. 7; Is It J-Love Time In Green Bay?
Weekly Write Vol. 7; Is It J-Love Time In Green Bay?
We should adopt a four day work week
We should adopt a four day work week
Parents need to take an active role in school
Parents need to take an active role in school
"It is literally impossible to be a woman"
“It is literally impossible to be a woman”
Anaheim,CA/Los Angeles. Oct 29 2016, The main entrance of Angel Stadium, a major league baseball team in Anaheim,CA.
Is it the Angels’ Downfall?
TikTok Jumpstarts popularity whether people like it or not
TikTok Jumpstarts popularity whether people like it or not
New Five Nights at Freddy's movie is made for fans
New Five Nights at Freddy’s movie is made for fans
The Kid Laroi is here to stay
The Kid Laroi is here to stay
Olivia Rodrigo beats the sophomore slump
Olivia Rodrigo beats the sophomore slump
Lil Yachty steps out of his comfort zone with new album
Lil Yachty steps out of his comfort zone with new album
New Mario movie appeals to fans
New Mario movie appeals to fans
YOU season four offers the best plot twist yet
YOU season four offers the best plot twist yet
The School Newspaper of University City High School

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The School Newspaper of University City High School

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Xavier Thomas

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The Kid Laroi is here to stay

The Kid Laroi is here to stay

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Makayla Stewart, senior, paints a gold and black "U" symbol onto U-Times Web Editor Xavier Thomas' face before the Homecoming pep rally Sept. 29.

What time is it? Not u-time.

Xavier Thomas, Editor
February 2, 2024
Red Carpet Walk of 2023

Red Carpet Walk of 2023

Xavier Thomas, Editor
August 29, 2023
2023 Congressional Art Competition highlights student art

2023 Congressional Art Competition highlights student art

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
May 29, 2023
TikTok Jumpstarts popularity whether people like it or not

TikTok Jumpstarts popularity whether people like it or not

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
May 15, 2023
Lil Yachty steps out of his comfort zone with new album

Lil Yachty steps out of his comfort zone with new album

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
May 15, 2023
Mekhai Gover, senior and Prom King, dances while his friends cheer him on. Kehari Evans, senior, was one of those friends. "My favorite part about promwas the long dresses, because it had me play twister," Evans said. "My other favorite part of prom was watching my best friend win Prom King."

Prom 2023: Met Gala

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
May 14, 2023
Step team debuts at BHM assembly

Step team debuts at BHM assembly

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
March 13, 2023
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[Photo] U. City students recognize teachers’ hard work

Ariyanna Wilkes, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
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[Photo] 2023 Fashion Predictions

Laila Tolbert, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
New characters shine in Black Panther sequel

New characters shine in Black Panther sequel

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
December 15, 2022
The varsity football ends the season with a close 4-5. Quarterback and captain Mekhai Gover, senior, has 1,235 passing yards with a 50% completion rate and 12 touchdown passes. He also has 46 rushing attempts and 242 rushing yards, along with three rushing touchdowns. De’Mario Batteast, senior, is leading the team in receiving with 32 receptions and 454 yards along with 6 receiving touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Tyler Lemen, junior, is leading the team with 50 tackles.

[Photo] Fall Sports Wrap-Up

Garner Province, Guest Writer
November 5, 2022
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[Photo] New classes offered prove essential to students future

Erin Standish, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
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[Photo] Football team defeats Clayton 21-0

Nasra Artan and Garner Province
November 5, 2022

[Photo] Senior and junior StuCo team up for pep rally

Kamarra Williams, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
"Don't Worry Darling" doesn't live up to the hype

“Don’t Worry Darling” doesn’t live up to the hype

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
November 3, 2022
Mahogany L. Browne visits U. City

[Video] Mahogany L. Browne visits U. City

Madelaine Province, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022

“Smile” will keep your heart racing

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
October 7, 2022
Meet the new '22-'23 teachers

Meet the new ’22-’23 teachers

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
September 20, 2022
Students walk red carpet first day of school

Students walk red carpet first day of school

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
September 1, 2022
First annual Freshman Kickback welcomes class of '26

First annual Freshman Kickback welcomes class of ’26

Xavier Thomas, Web Editor
September 1, 2022
Coleman works with the 3D printer in the makerspace

Coleman envisions space for creativity

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
‘Euphoria’ earns high marks for second season

‘Euphoria’ earns high marks for second season

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
Streaming services offer many choices, at a cost

Streaming services offer many choices, at a cost

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
New ‘Spiderman’ gives fans everything they want

New ‘Spiderman’ gives fans everything they want

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
February 19, 2022
King expresses emotions in music

King expresses emotions in music

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
‘Sneaker Ball’ theme fits outside paramenters of dance

‘Sneaker Ball’ theme fits outside paramenters of dance

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
Students raise signs around there heads as the climate strike goes on

Climate strike walkout raises awareness

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
Seniors gather for Pride Walk and grad practice

Seniors gather for Pride Walk and grad practice

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
Josh Rhiney, senior, lines a ball to the shortstop in a 7-5 victory over Clayton on May 5.

Rhiney hopes to take his game to next level

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021

New club teaches students about financial skills and investing

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Dribbling up the court, Barry Thomas, sophomore shooting guard, feels like a target. “I was getting trapped, and I was looking to pass the ball,” Thomas said. “Whenever that happens, I just keep my head up, try to retreat, and look for open teammates.”

Future is bright for Lions basketball

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020

“Malibu Rescue” franchise depicts addicting coming of age story

Xavier Thomas, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
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