Katie Williams

Katie Williams is an Editor in Chief for the Ukiah High School Newspaper and a Senior at UHS. Katie enjoys writing about emotion based and community oriented pieces, and is the head producer for the @ukiahilite instagram page. Outside of school Katie enjoys baking, reading and assisting her family in reaching out to our community. After high school Katie would like attend Christian Life College to someday work with children that “deserve better, they need someone to listen”.

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“Earned. Never Given.”: Class of 2018’s Jenny Rios Reflects on Her Life in the US Marines

Ultimately, Rios said she serves her country because, “I feel like I can protect those that I love, especially my family. My mom once told me that she was the one who would always protect me. But now it’s me that protects her. That is the one thing that sticks to me and motivates me.”

“They Put on A Mask”: Depression through a Teenage Perspective

They put on a mask. They walk through our school hallways, grocery aisles, sometimes the hallways of their own homes, with smiles on their faces, and nobody knows the battles they are fighting.

#BoycottMulan: The Mulan Controversies Explained

By Katie Williams The long-awaited live-action Mulan reboot recently debuted on Disney+, but not everyone is thrilled about the film. Directed by Niki Caro, the...

“The Impact on Students will be Huge”: Local Teachers’ Reflect on Teaching through a Computer Screen

On March 13, 2020, Ukiah Unified schools closed their doors unsure as to when students would be able to walk through their halls again. Teachers were forced to teach through a computer screen, which made the already difficult job of being a teacher even harder. Teachers create digital classrooms, fun activities, and try their hardest to make this experience bearable. UHS News interviewed teachers about their experiences teaching through a screen.

“A Whole Different Ball Game”: Ukiah Business Owners Fight to Stay Profitable during a Pandemic

UHS News collaborated with Ukiah businesses including Schat's Bakery, Little Brown Bear, Comfort Air Heating and Cooling, and Stars Restaurant hoping to understand how the pandemic has affected their business, what differences they had to make to reopen, and lastly, how much does social distancing, wearing masks, and keeping a clean and safe working environment affect business and employees.