Proposition U
Sam Polzin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
On April 2, U. City residents will have the chance bring upgrades to the high school, such as a new library and indoor track, by voting on Proposition U…number two. In 2009, there was a Prop. U passed to address some objectives in the school district, but the passage of this recent proposition will... Read more »
Questioning Security After Sandy Hook Shooting
Christine Politte, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
Since the December shooting in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 students and six teachers, heated debate has sprung up across America. Both sides agree that future tragedies like the one in Newtown must be prevented, but they agree on little else. While some call for new restrictions on guns... Read more »
National Signing Day
February 7, 2013
Over the last few months, several University City High School students have courted recruitment offers from colleges and universities to play sports on the collegiate level. Some students have made verbal commitments. Tomorrow, the students will sign letters of intent as part of National Signing Day... Read more »
Upcoming School Events
February 6, 2013
Ms. Pezzola’s sociology class is doing an exhibit on landmark social movements by using the seminal events spanning Seneca Falls, and Selma to Stonewall mentioned in President Obama’s inaugural speech. Ms. Claunch’s drawing students are working with artist Maria Ojascastro to create... Read more »
Results of the Kids Vote Election
Andrew White, Web Editor
November 8, 2012
As most readers are probably aware, Election Day was Tuesday, and over 300 electoral votes went to President Obama, securing a second term for him and bringing joy to many students and staff at our school. But if the President (and other positions) were elected by students in the state of Missouri,... Read more »
New Principal Determined to Restore Pride
Reniese White, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2012
For the fifth time in eight years, a new principal has begun his reign at U. City. Mr. Michael Maclin has begun the process of making changes and improvements. “The most obvious thing that I have seen is the support given to teachers by the administration, said Ms. April Pezzola, social studies teacher.... Read more »
Bike Racing in U. City Loop
Carl Sechrist, Web Editor
May 7, 2012
University City is kicking off the MO Pro bike racing series with the Loop de Loop criterium on Friday, May 11. Roads will close at 2:00 PM. The race course will start on Delmar by Cicero’s, make a right turn onto Melville, another right at Washington, then up to Trinity, where it will make another... Read more »
New Technology in Classrooms Makes a Big Difference
Alexander Phillips, Staff Writer
March 14, 2012
U. City has made many additions and modifications to the school and many of the classrooms, including the addition of a new wing, new restrooms and new hallways. Now the school has installed SMART Board projectors in most of the classrooms, and added C.O.W.s (computers on wheels). Certain teachers have... Read more »
New Tardy Policy Brings Mixed Reactions
Adriana Smith and Rosemary Posely, Guest Writers
March 7, 2012
Many students are outraged at the new tardy policy which took effect at the beginning of second semester. This policy requires those students who are late to serve an hour of after school detention. If a student doesn’t serve a detention then an in school suspension (ISS) is assigned. Previously, a... Read more »
University City Introduces New Brand Identity
Curtis Stuart, Broadcast Journalism Teacher
March 7, 2012
The City of University City launched a new brand platform and identity at Centennial Commons on Saturday evening March 3. Mayor Shelley Welsch introduced the new brand vision for University City as “a global community that celebrates diversity and the culture of our residents.” During Mayor Welsch’s... Read more »
