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November's Focus on Lung Cancer

November’s Focus on Lung Cancer

Antonio Holmes December 3, 2024

Did you know that it's Lung Cancer Awareness Month? Lung Cancer Awareness Month takes place all throughout November. Lung carcinoma, commonly known as lung cancer, is a deadly disease that occurs in the...

In 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs started a tradition of honoring National Native American Heritage Month at a game each November

A Celebration of History and Culture

Alyvia Taylor December 3, 2024

To commemorate the history, culture and accomplishments of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and associated island groups, November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. According...

Khy'Air Tounzell-Turner has favorite holiday memories with his family.

Season for Eating

Taylor Lane December 2, 2024

Thanksgiving is rolling around quickly! It’s the holiday some people wait for all year. Landing on the fourth Thursday of every November, traditionally, Thanksgiving is celebrated with food and loved...

 Class of 2025 sits in one designated area of the cafeteria at breakfast and lunch

UA’s Cafeteria

Erik Woods December 2, 2024

Every school day at 7 a.m., most of University Academy’s Upper School students gather in the cafeteria for breakfast, and at 11:20 a.m. they all return for lunch. The structure and meal plan of these...

 No. 1 Xavier Worthy ran toward the end zone to score a touchdown earlier this season.

Chiefs Kingdom

Markeiaja Wilson December 2, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently 9-1 throughout the 2024 football season. The Chiefs started the season with a win against the Baltimore Ravens. Since then, they have defeated the Cincinnati Bengals,...

DECA leaders attended a Fall Leadership Conference

DECA Means Business at UA

Quincy Boykin December 2, 2024

Welcome to the world of DECA, a world for entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs...

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

November 12, 2024

Only Treats at UA

Only Treats at UA

Aliah Bilberry November 6, 2024

It’s Halloween eve, and University Academy is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat today from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the UA parking lot. If it happens to rain, then this event will be held in the small gym. Trunk...

The new librarians in their office. (Ms. Danielle on the left and Ms. Ashanti on the right)

In With the New Library Faces

Antonio Holmes November 6, 2024

This year, University Academy has welcomed some new faces in the library. The new librarians are Ms. Danielle Scaduto, who goes by Ms. Danielle, and Ms. Ashanti Hutton, who goes by Ms. Ashanti. The...

Election day is Nov. 5, 2024.

The Power of Youth on Election Day

Markeiaja Wilson November 6, 2024

NOTE: This article was written prior to the presidential election. Many youth believe politics and voting aren’t important, which is far from the truth since elections ultimately control what happens...

Seniors enjoyed breakfast and activities at senior sunrise.

Class of 2025’s Last Ride Begins

Taylor Lane October 17, 2024

It’s a new and exciting year for the University Academy Class of 2025! The seniors have already checked off a couple of activities to kick off the year. Senior Sunrise is one of UA’s many senior...

Officer Troy Bennet makes sure students stay safe while at school.

School Threats Plague the U.S.

Aniyah Williams October 16, 2024

Recently there has been a big increase in school threats across the country on social media, endangering students’ and teachers’ lives and safety with threats of violence. Students and faculty members...

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