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behind the [lack of] Mask Requirements

Alexander Schmidt • April 28, 2022

This year, students started school on Aug. 31st, 2021. From the start of our school year principal Thomas Leitz, informed students, that masks were not mandatory. However, if you would like to wear a mask,...

Fourth Issue published for distribution

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief • March 30, 2022

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‘Cheerleaders, you may take the floor’

Emily DeClark, Reporter • March 30, 2022

Cheerleading has by now earned its Michigan High School Athletic Association’s title as a competitive sport. Many girls take years of gymnastics in hopes of being on a great team one day. Once they...

Once a Titan, Hines is now a Chieftain

Gracie Wetherington, Social Media Manager • March 30, 2022

U.S. history and chemistry teacher Ryan Hines has joined the Utica family. After coaching and student teaching for Utica, Hines is excited to have finally officially joined the Utica staff. Although...

Nearby Oxford shooting impacts students, staff

Abby Williams, Managing Editor • February 8, 2022

On Nov. 30, a school shooting took place at Oxford High School, killing four people and injuring another seven. Students at Utica became aware of the shooting once they returned home from school and were...

Third issue published for distribution

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief • January 28, 2022

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Temporary mask mandate instituted

Emily DeClark, Reporter • January 23, 2022

Principal Tom Lietz stood by the door, distributing masks to the maskless. On Monday, Jan. 10, masks were required at Utica High for the first time. “For masking, there is no set number [to force...

UHSMB wins Marching Band of the Year

Abby Williams, Managing Editor • January 20, 2022

Utica’s marching band has won the WDIV 4Frenzy contest for the best marching band in the state for the second year in a row (excluding last year, as there was no contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The...

DISABLED

Gracie Wetherington, Social Media Editor • January 20, 2022

Student Teams chats have recently been disabled district-wide due to inappropriate activity being found in many students’ personal chats. However, all existing chats are still open and the new restrictions...

NHS initiation postponed

Riley Davey, Reporter • January 14, 2022

The NHS was postponed due to a new mask mandate. The initiation was originally going to be on Jan. 20 but has now been delayed for an unspecified amount of time. The reason for the postponement was...

New Semester, New Staff

Victoria Viglione, Reporter • January 4, 2022

New opportunities often lead to changes and adjustments. The start of the new semester is not an exception to this common occurrence. There are going to be many new staffing changes at Utica. Although...

Clover System Installed

Loriana Mannino, Reporter • December 23, 2021

Chieftain Connection, the school store, is now accepting credit cards in all stations. “We accept all credit cards,” teacher Dana Boice said. “Apple Pay, as well’’. The old system was outdated,...