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Tyler, the Creator seated with a reverse bowl cut and moretta style mask. Tyler, the Creator. (2024). Chromokopia.
CHROMOKOPIA: A review of Tyler, the Creator’s newest album
Social Media creates unrealistic expectations negatively affects students mental health.
Diving deep into social media use and its effect on teen mental health.
The cover photo for alum Will Brookes' album "I've Been Thinking". The photo was taken in Chicago, Illinois as Brookes is currently attending DePaul University in Chicago for film.
Alum Will Brookes releases his first solo album “I’ve Been Thinking”
Photo taken at a house party shows empty cans and spilled alcohol.
Blurred Boundaries: When casual drinking becomes a dangerous norm
Check out what some UHS seniors are planning to do post-graduation!
It’s finally senior year for the Class of 2025! Check out some of their post-graduation plans!
Students like Troy Stanley (Class of 2025) choose to use their own device despite the new policy.
Why schools are saying goodbye to BYOD
Poker chips and cards: tools that can lead underage teens down a risky path
Teen Gambling: A risky game with serious consequences
Mrs. Kwasny posts a daily schedule for students and staff.
Period vs. Block, What schedule do students prefer?
Sephora is a popular beauty store that supplies different brands of uprising makeup.
Blinded by the makeup ingredients label
ITS Historian Bella Medina (Class of 2025) putting up a poster promoting UHS Drama's Boo Bash. The poster was designed by ITS Member at Large Claire Pettay (Class of 2026).
UHS Drama presents: Boo Bash!
David Sossou believes that encouraging students to choose books they enjoy fosters a love for reading.
From books to screens: Why is there a decline of reading among students?
Three of SNL's most popular skits with some of Gen Z's favorite celebrities. (Left to Right) Marcello Hernandez, Jacob Elordi, Pete Davidson, Timothée Chalamet, and Ariana Grande.
Why isn’t SNL funny anymore? I think it’s the writers’ fault
Tyler, the Creator seated with a reverse bowl cut and moretta style mask. Tyler, the Creator. (2024). Chromokopia.
CHROMOKOPIA: A review of Tyler, the Creator’s newest album
Red one, Wicked, and Moana 2 are the most anticipated movies for this month.
Get ready for the holidays: Best movies this season
Spotify reigns supreme as the winner of Urbana's favorite music streaming platform.
Why Spotify is better than Apple Music: A deep dive
Advanced Dance 3, Sarah Kurylo, Ava Knapp, Megan Reed, Mayeli Romero, Audrey Choe, Dominica Dixon take the stage!
Urbana Cuts Dance Program: Students React to Unexpected Decision
Ademide Akinsola (Class of 2027) discusses scenes with Christopher Brookes (Class of 2025)
Behind the curtains with UHS Drama
Technical Director, Chis Mcguire (11th grade) works on projections that are going to be featured in the musical.
Newsies is Coming to UHS! : Everything you need to know about the 2024 Spring Musical
Picture of Mrs. Willett’s classroom in the F-Wing at F131
Attention art students! 2 Classes you need to sign up for before next year!
Crafty Places Around Frederick
Three of SNL's most popular skits with some of Gen Z's favorite celebrities. (Left to Right) Marcello Hernandez, Jacob Elordi, Pete Davidson, Timothée Chalamet, and Ariana Grande.
Why isn’t SNL funny anymore? I think it’s the writers’ fault
Red one, Wicked, and Moana 2 are the most anticipated movies for this month.
Get ready for the holidays: Best movies this season
Spotify reigns supreme as the winner of Urbana's favorite music streaming platform.
Why Spotify is better than Apple Music: A deep dive
The cover photo for alum Will Brookes' album "I've Been Thinking". The photo was taken in Chicago, Illinois as Brookes is currently attending DePaul University in Chicago for film.
Alum Will Brookes releases his first solo album “I’ve Been Thinking”
Downtown Frederick is not only beautiful but hosts many of the best restaurants in the region. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Best 5 places to eat in downtown Frederick!
Coach Blaser gifts Ella Bresee her own jersey, signed by the team, after not being able to participate in the season due to chemotherapy.
Honoring Ella Bresee: A legacy of strength, compassion, and advocacy
Urbana's top senior student athletes take their seats on signing day! Sitting from left to right we have Sam Lee, Emily Thornett, Evie Raithel, Paije Brown, Cora Betten, Johnny Crane, TJ Harne, Aidan Himes, JP McEvoy, Brandon Sybrant. The man at the podium is Mitch Rubin.
Photo of the Day (11/13/24): National Signing Day
UHS Varsity Field Hockey team celebrates their win of the purple-out game with a banner to honor Kayley Milor.
Milor Mentality: In honor of Kayley Milor and what this mindset means
The Hawks pumping up the crowd to support the football team.
From practice to performance: Urbana High cheers to excellence
The Hawkettes (Alexa Roberton, Hannah Milor, Mayson Smith, Mia Hostler, Helaina Cullum) smile and represent the "U" at the first football game!
Rallying the crowd: The inside scoop of the student section
Social Studies teacher Mr. Friedland giving a presentation on UFO hearings to other Social Studies teachers during lunch in Mr. Absher's classroom.
Photo of the Day (11/19/24): Congressional House Briefing and UAP’s!
On Thursday, students at Sugarloaf Innovative Pre-K formed a loving connection with Ellie.
Photo of the Day (11/21/2024): Sugarloaf Innovative Pre-K class welcomes a special visitor!
Drawing and painting and photography classes displayed their art by the main stairs. Bella Charoenying and Addison Buckland pose for a picture with it.
Photo of the Day (11/18/24): Lollipop art display
Coach Evan's first morning with Urbana swim leaves swimmers excited about the upcoming season.
Photo of the Day (11/15/2024): First day of swim team tryouts commences!
AP Studio student art is displayed outside of Ms. Willett's classroom brighten up the halls!
Photo of the Day (11/14/24): AP Studio art displays student work!
A stress ball, an example of a fidget toy, is a common choice for those who choose to purchase the tool.
Fidgeting to focus: how fidget toys help student and adults alike accomplish their everyday tasks
UHS Varsity Field Hockey team celebrates their win of the purple-out game with a banner to honor Kayley Milor.
Milor Mentality: In honor of Kayley Milor and what this mindset means
Mr. Bryan Blakely puts away microscopes in the closet of his biology classroom.
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Blakely from personal trainer in Vegas to teacher at Urbana
Mrs Vetter teaches the young students how to trace.
Little steps to success: The Sugarloaf Innovative Pre-K
Jorge Ortega and Carly Moore (Class of 2025) coloring their Halloween masks
DIY for Good Club!
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