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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Hannah
Ramina Abdulle, School News Writer • May 12, 2025

Ms. Hannah is a very popular teacher at Preuss and is known for her unique personal and teaching style. When she is not roller skating or going to concerts, she is planning a curriculum that is creative and challenging at the same time. Ms. Hannah started working at Preuss in the 2021-2022 school year. Aside from her eighth grade English classes, she also teaches Broadcast Journalism and has a ninth grade advisory. Ms. Hannah went to UCSD with a full ride after she attended San Diego City College. She graduated from UCSD with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies and earned a Masters Degree in Education at UCSD. Before she became a teacher, Ms. Hannah had her mind set to pursue a different career before her seven younger siblings encouraged her to go into teaching. This journey ended up with Ms. Hannah teaching at Preuss permanently. “Originally I wanted...

Members of Black Student Union attend a event at La Jolla Country Day School along Ms.Cobbs, Ms.Brown, and Mr.Carr.
BSU Announces the New 2025-2026 Board Members
Randa Mead, School News Writer • May 7, 2025

Black Student Union (BSU) has announced their new board members for the 2025-2026 school year. The Co- Presidents are Serena Lindsey (‘26) and Yenatfanta Hailemariam (‘26). The Co- Vice Presidents are Maiwand Salehi (‘26) and Eldana Woldai (‘27)....

The middle school teacher Ms. Fox
Middle School Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Fox
Christopher Santiago, Editorial Writer • May 5, 2025

Ms. Fox is one of the many middle school teachers here at Preuss and is well-liked among the middle school students. As a result, she won the middle school teacher of the month. Ms. Fox teaches seventh grade World History, AP Psychology, and has an eighth...

Ms. V celebrates her victory of winning the Penny Wars.
Penny Wars 2025: the Results Are In
Allison Solis, Editorial Writer • May 2, 2025

Penny Wars results are in!  Announced at Airband 2025, Villalobos Vaqueros won first place; Dr. J’s All Stars and Chovy’s Champions were runner ups; and Browns Bandits took last place with the lowest number of points ever in Preuss history. Penny...

Preuss Esports Team Makes the Playoffs
Kevin Ceron, Entertainment Writer • April 28, 2025

If you have ever picked up a controller and dominated the game of Smash Bros, obtaining multiple victories before you are aware of the immense competition that comes with it. That is exactly what the Preuss Esports team is currently experiencing. The...

Why You Should Bike or Hike at Mid-City Open Space
Marco Casarubias, Entertainment Writer • May 14, 2025

The Mid-City Open Space, located in the middle of Swan Canyon in City Heights, is a nice hiking and biking trail. With over one and a half miles of open space and several paths, the Mid-City Open Space never disappoints. The Mid-City Open Space is open twenty-four hours a day, and is easily accessible for handicapped people, strollers, and bikes. All of the dirt paths are well maintained and have guardrails in the really steep areas to prevent people from falling. The trail is also surrounded by different plants such as daisies, prickly pears, palm trees, and has a diverse ecosystem ranging from lizards, bunnies, bees, ladybugs, grasshoppers, and small birds. Riding a bike through this trail is a pleasant experience that I cannot recommend enough. The many twists and turns offer a thrilling experience, alongside the many little jumps makes it an excellent bike trail for any level...

Mcdonald's Minecraft Meal.
Review: McDonalds Minecraft Happy Meal
Alex Carrasco, Entertainment Writer • May 7, 2025

The new Minecraft meal is amazing for McDonald's lovers who enjoy Minecraft. The new special edition Minecraft meal includes Chicken McNuggets with a limited time Nether Flame sauce, which is supposed to resemble a sweet and spicy chili sauce. The sauce adds a sweet but spicy kick to the meal, making...

Students gather in the Walton center for club fair.
How Do Middle Schoolers Feel About Transitioning to High School?
German Aguayo, Entertainment Writer • April 23, 2025

Now that we have reached April, the eighth graders at the Preuss School UCSD have officially started to prepare for their transition into high school. With  just a few more months left of middle school, the coming of a new era in their education has arrived. “I’m kinda over middle school,”...

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: Movie Review
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: Movie Review
Rebecca Beltran Juarez, School News Writer • April 23, 2025

A classic romance movie called How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days by Director Donald Perritre stars actors Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. This romcom story, set in New York City, is about two people who both have an agenda of their own who date to get something they want. Overall I recommend this romcom...

Student Playing Block Blast
What Are the Mental Effects of Gaming?
Romeo Sharp, Editorial Writer • May 14, 2025

In 2024 alone, the video game industry generated 187 billion dollars in revenue globally, and has projections to make upwards of 500 billion this year. This projection seems very reasonable, especially when highly anticipated video games with vast fan bases such as Grand Theft Auto 6, projected 2.2 billion dollars in revenue in the first year, are set to release soon. While I believe that video games do not, one question still ignites debate: Do video games have health effects on their players? One of the most common emotions associated with gaming is anger. We see time and time again, older or younger siblings, even the biggest content creators, raging at these games. Does that small aggression lead to long term effects, though? According to their article “Do Video Games Influence Violent Behavior?” Roanna Cooper and Marc Zimmerman, two Michigan State researchers, found interesting data. They conducted a survey for 430 students, their peers, and their teachers. They found that...

The front of the Preuss School UC San Diego
Preuss School Should Start Earlier
Allison Solis, Editorial Writer • May 14, 2025

Jamie Valdez (28’) and Nathalie Gomez (28’) get dropped off at school around 8:00 a.m. every morning with one hour to spend before school starts because their parents need to arrive at their jobs early. If Preuss started school at 8:35 and ended at...

Energy Drinks: Helpful but at a Cost
Christopher Santiago, Editorial Writer • May 7, 2025

With the start of AP Testing, and finals week being not that far away, many Preuss scholars are studying even more to prepare themselves for these tests, sometimes staying up late to get some extra studying in. Oftentimes, scholars find themselves in...

Understanding Child Labor Laws
Understanding Child Labor Laws
Romeo Sharp, Editorial Writer • May 2, 2025

Florida Governor Ron Desantis recently announced intentions of a rollback on labor laws for Florida youth on March 4th, 2025. Eventually regulations that determine work hours, school night shifts, and breaks during shifts will be loosened up, allowing...

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