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Opinion: Uni's dress code needs more clarity, less room for bias
Sophie L., Contributing writer • October 10, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, during a brain break, Assistant director Bridget Hughes pulled me out to warn me about the “‘suggestive nature” of my outfit. My outfit was deemed inappropriate by some teachers, thus getting reported,...

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Level Up: Understanding Freshman Biology’s new “Gamer Grading” system 
Maryalice Klein, Gavin McGill, and Johnathon Spencer September 26, 2024

Freshman biology teacher Cynthia Smyser is implementing “Level-Up Gamer Grading,” a new grading system based on Legends of Zelda games, in her classes. She wants to connect with her students through their shared interest...

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SFAC and StudCo hold first meetings of the school year
Maryalice Klein September 1, 2024

The Student-Faculty Advisory Committee (SFAC) and Student Council (StudCo) held their first meetings of the school year on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, respectively. SFAC: Wednesday, August 28 This was the first meeting of...

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An inside view of the new gender-neutral bathroom on the second floor.
Majerus discusses new gender-neutral bathrooms
Maryalice Klein August 30, 2024

While walking through the second-floor hallway you may have noticed a new feature that was not there before: a gender-neutral bathroom has been built and is now open for use.  Uni Director Dr. Elizabeth Majerus led the...

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Associate Director of Student Life Hughes poses with her magnet collection.
“This is what I love about Uni”: New Assistant Director of Student Life Hughes reflects on first month at Uni
Simrah Khan August 11, 2024

Uni recently hired a new Assistant Director of Student Life, Bridget Hughes, after longtime Associate Director Karl Radnitzer retired earlier this year. Ahead of the first day of school, Hughes reflects...

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We’ll need some bigger benches: Uni High’s 50 player soccer team
Sophie LaNave April 29, 2024

Whether it’s to get out of P.E, to socialize, or out of love for soccer, 50 girls joined Uni Girl’s Soccer this spring. Upon joining the team this year, I grew curious and terrified of the possibility of a poorly organized...

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