Entertainment

A Magical Holiday Tradition: Mendocino Ballet Presents the 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker

Every Christmas, Mendocino Ballet performs The Nutcracker, and this year’s production, celebrating the 40th year anniversary, will bring the classic Christmas sentiment we all look forward to each year....

Winter Wonderland on Stage: UHS Performing Arts Captivates Crowd

On December 12th, 2025, the Department of Performing Arts kicked off its annual Winter Show. This event featured...

Music that inspires Musicians: Drum Major Lily Keplinger’s Favorite Songs 

Music has always been a huge part of the human experience. It is all around us, and...

“Our Music Is Us”Confessions from Ukiahi’s Up and Coming Metal Band

A new band has hit Ukiah with a bang! Members from both Ukiah High and South Valley have...

Last Weekend for UHS Drama Department’s Babette’s Feast!

Every school year, the UHS Drama Department puts on its annual fall play. This year, drama teacher Chris...

“A Missing Piece Of History” Ukiah High Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Ukiah High celebrates Native American Heritage Month by hosting speakers, teachers, and craftsmen in classrooms on November 12th and 13th. All students, teachers, and...

Spirit Shift: Juniors Claim the Coveted Spirit Bell, Defeating Senior Rivals

Last week, October 13th through October 18th, Ukiah High Wildcats came together to celebrate homecoming in a long week of friendly competition, from skits...

Top Ten Tracks to Freshen Up a School Dance

A school dance is made by the songs the DJ drops. Winter Ball will be here before we know it and UHS News wanted to offer some top tracks to get the dance floor poppin'.

Ukiah High’s Proud Thespian Miranda Swearengin on Her Time on the Stage: ‘It Could  Change Your Life’

For Swearengin, acting “started as more of a pleasurable pastime.” But as she moved deeper into the craft of theater, it started to define who she was. 

Four Wildcats, Four Instruments, a Need to Rock Out— Four Students and their Band ‘Erasmus’

It seems that Erasmus has become something more than anybody expected it to be. It is a band, but in addition to that, it’s become a sanctuary for a group of friends to have a good time and support each other, in addition to sounding amazing. 

Wildcats and Their Favorite Holiday Tunes

A cozy fire, hot cocoa, and candy canes. The feeling of the holidays is made complete by the songs that define it. What about you Wildcats? What’s your favorite holiday music?