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The student news site of Utica High School

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The student news site of Utica High School

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Parker Hopkins

Parker Hopkins

Parker Hopkins, Digital Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2020
Hopefully, I don't get too bored with all my extra time. And hopefully this whole virus clears up pretty quick.
Yearbook staff completes publication from home

Yearbook staff completes publication from home

Ethan Smale, Online Reporter May 22, 2020

Michigan schools were closing, and within minutes of the governor’s announcement, senior Ashley Siluk was texting her yearbook adviser, Stacy Smale, to figure out how to move forward. As editor-in-chief...

Blogs: Messages from the Arrow staff

Blogs: Messages from the Arrow staff

Staff May 8, 2020

Throughout the duration of the state-mandated break from school, Arrow staff members will be posting updates on how they are dealing with and using their time off from school.

Tumbling to success

Tumbling to success

Dominic Lount, Sports Editor May 1, 2020

In many different sports, there are opportunities to advance into the next level. Many of these opportunities can be attained through high school sports, but some sports do not go through the school. In...

Staying home and staying safe.

Staying home and staying safe.

Staff May 1, 2020

It seems like there is nothing to do. The same shows keep playing over and over again on the television, sports are replaying old games, and every board game has already been played. With Michigan banning...

This is a drive-up testing site for possible COVID-19 patients. Not everyone can be tested for COVID-19, but in order to get tested, one has to contact a local healthcare provider. These healthcare workers are wearing CAPRs, N95 masks, gloves, and gowns to protect themselves.

Cancelled.

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2020

In the time of social distancing and uncertainty, people are trying to make sense of the unknown. Schools are closed, sports are canceled, and people are losing their lives over a virus that is changing...

Signs are posted outside of every location of the food distribution centers for students and families.

Feeding UCS families in a time of need

Nur Awkal, Editor May 1, 2020

As the Corona Virus becomes more mainstream, and multiple districts begin to shut down their buildings, the fear of hunger becomes prevalent for some. Not only are schools a source of education, but for...

Varsity letters. Should band students receive varsity letters?

Charles Borus, Editor April 30, 2020

Regardless of what sport one may play, such as football, soccer, golf or even marching band-those dreaded two words to which a lot of student athletes immediately assume are the geeks and nerds-all deserve...

Varsity letters. Should band students receive varsity letters?

Abby Jenkins, Design Editor April 30, 2020

When one walks down the hallways of Utica during the winter, one is bound to see a couple Varsity jackets being worn. When one sees the jackets it can be assumed the wearer is in a sport- until they turn...

Prior to winning his first match of the county tournament, the referee raises junior Hunter Ali’s hand toward the crowd. “I was really excited because it was a big tournament,” Ali said. “Winning the first match meant I could continue to the next day.” Ali’s victory allowed him to compete in the next day of wrestling, helping his team earn fifteenth place out of 36 teams.

Dubs only for wrestling team

Cameron Smale, Managing Editor April 30, 2020

Ending the season with an impressive undefeated record, the Utica wrestling team celebrates one of their most outstanding years. While seniors are finished with their wrestling careers, junior high school...

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2020

Every school is full of staff willing to do the absolute most for any student. Among the many at Utica, special education teacher Jeanette Mikula was voted by her colleges as being the best. “I think...

Hand Sanitizer Stations brought to Utica

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor April 30, 2020

Germs, viruses, and different kinds of bacteria face the crowded halls of a typical high school day. Now, there are hand sanitizing stations to maximize the cleanliness in the halls. Throughout the...

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