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Lillian Sun explains the basics of editing stories to the members of the Young Writer's Workshop club.
Should club days be more frequent?
Unrealistic beauty standards can impact teenagers and lead to unhealthy habits.
Beauty standards under siege: How unrealistic expectations are affecting teenagers
Creative Spaces Boutique displays their fun events for fall such as Sip and Shop and other workshops.
Urbana’s hidden gems: Three small businesses you need to know about
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.
Unrealistic beauty standards can impact teenagers and lead to unhealthy habits.
Beauty standards under siege: How unrealistic expectations are affecting teenagers
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
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
Charley Mcgee works on a poster for the Swing for a Cause bake sale to support the Special Olympics.
Photo of the Day (11/22/2024): Club for a CAUSE!
UHS Drama students Bella Medina, Sofia De Moura, Mia Mazaika, Maverick Breuker, and Ella Saulsbury practice the ITS dance, "Dance the Night Away," for Broadway Backwards.
Photo of the Day (11/21/24): UHS Drama students prepare for Broadway Backwards!
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
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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November 15, 2016
The classic single-family Urbana home are being constructed all over the community, along with other facilities.

Changing Community

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October 10, 2016
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September 6, 2016
05-19 Show Choir

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May 19, 2016
05-18 Art Show

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May 18, 2016
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May 17, 2016
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May 12, 2016
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May 9, 2016
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May 5, 2016
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April 22, 2016
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April 21, 2016
Sample's of Sahiba Babra's works and projects.

Featured Photographer: Sahiba Babra

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April 21, 2016

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April 13, 2016

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April 4, 2016

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April 1, 2016

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles

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March 15, 2016

Wagner Runs For Office

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March 9, 2016
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March 7, 2016
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Photo of the Day 02/12/2016

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February 12, 2016

[Photo] Photo of the Day 1/20/2015

Eleanor Crawford
January 20, 2015
Photo of the Day 01/13/2015

Photo of the Day 01/13/2015

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January 13, 2015
A student following our advice to try and listen more.

[Photo] Listening vs. Hearing

Caitlin Henry
November 18, 2014
Varsity Football Coach Dave Mencarini created shirts in support of the Juvenile Research Foundation (JDRF) and Type 1 diabetes. Shirts were sold the week before the Urbana game against Oakdale.

Coach Mencarini Shows Support For JDRF

Samantha Kellogg
November 18, 2014
Student wears one of the top winter fashion trends.

[Photo] Hot or Not: Winter Clothing Edition

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November 17, 2014
Photo of the Day 11/10/2014

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Carrick Nicholson
November 10, 2014
Photo of the Day 11/06/2014

Photo of the Day 11/06/2014

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November 6, 2014
Photo of the Day October 29, 2014

Photo of the Day 10/29/2014

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October 29, 2014
Tally board in hallway shows up to date scores of each class. Points can be earned throughout the year.

Urbana’s Fight For Spirt

Samantha Kellogg
October 8, 2014
Maddie Weigelt, Urbana Senior, and Drama Club President.

Featured Actor: Maddie Weigelt

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October 10, 2014
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