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  • Moonlit Soiree will be hosted on November 8th from 7:00-9:00 P.M.
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The Preuss Insider

Bianca Brown, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach and Substitute, 2024
A New Era For Lady Tritons Basketball
Brenda Velazquez, School News Writer • November 4, 2024

Preuss has hired Bianca Brown as the new girls varsity basketball coach. She is a P.E. teacher, substitute teacher, and now the girls new varsity basketball coach.  Brown substitutes for Ms. Williston’s advisory class and her 6th grade P.E. so she has a lot on her plate now with the addition of...

What’s a Preuss Moonlit Soiree?
Viviana Barrera, School News Writer • October 30, 2024

This year's Fall formal theme is “Moonlit Soiree.” Fall formal, an annual tradition, will take place on Friday, November 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Students must dress appropriately, meaning no hats or short revealing clothing. Students are asked...

Students attend 6th grade camp
Preuss’ Class of 2031 Attends 6th Grade Camp
Randa Mead, School News Writer • October 28, 2024

One hundred and nine sixth graders and selected teachers attended YMCA Camp Marston, located in Julian, CA, to participate in activities and classes from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18. In a break from tradition, this year's sixth grade camp was held in the fall...

New Pride of Preuss member receiving their awards.
Preuss Faculty Select New Pride of Preuss 
Rayan Dahir, Design • June 17, 2024

As the new 24-25 school year is around the corner, the current Pride of Preuss is graduating and welcoming in the new Pride of Preuss at the Preuss School UCSD : Sabrina Haji, Fabian Garcia, Kamila Ramirez, Htun Naing Win, Jenisha Semexant, Roberto Ribera...

Student wearing their hoodie at lunch
Bring Hoodies Back Onto The Dress Code
Christopher Santiago, Editorial Writer • October 30, 2024

Hoodies have been a part of the Preuss dress code for a long time, but after the summer of 2024, they were removed from the dress code. Now, crewnecks have replaced hoods. Administration removed hoods because they look unprofessional for our environment. However, hoods have many benefits and they should...

Middle school student receiving their lunch
Preuss needs tastier lunches
Allison Solis, Editorial Writer • October 30, 2024

Do you like the school lunches here? School lunches in public schools are typically unappetizing and don’t taste very good. Some lunches at Preuss are also not very flavorful. In my humble opinion, Preuss lunches should have more variety, better taste,...

Mr. Hua holding a volleyball
Pruess Needs a Boys Volleyball Team
Kailani Mojica, Editorial Writer • October 30, 2024

The Preuss School UCSD is known for having a JV and Varsity volleyball team for high school girls, but it does not have a volleyball team for high school male students. Many argue over whether or not boys should have the same opportunities as girls, and...

Lift Airpod Ban at Preuss
Lift Airpod Ban at Preuss
King-Romeo Sharp, Editorial Writer • October 28, 2024

At the start of the 2024 school year, Preuss restricted the use of Airpods and headphones by not allowing them to be in our ears as we step onto campus. This recent ban has students upset and questioning the reason behind this newly implemented rule....

Candy corn
Candy Corn: I’m a Fan!
German Aguayo, Entertainment Writer • October 30, 2024

Candy corn is an iconic triangle shaped candy with white, yellow, and orange colorful striped lines that is usually sold only during Halloween. According to Jelly Belly Newsroom this candy originated in the 19th century and was popularized by Goelitz Confectionery Company, who named the candy  “Chicken...

Top 5 Simple Halloween Inspired Treats
Alexander Carrasco, Entertainment • October 30, 2024

There are many ways to embrace the Halloween spirit, such as watching movies and trick or treating, but my most favorite has to be baking. Baking encourages creativity and creates precious memories that can later be shared and cherished with loved ones....

Skittles
Why Skittles Are the Best Halloween Candy
Marco Casarubias, Entertainment Writer • October 28, 2024

Halloween is right around the corner, and we are all thinking about all that candy we will get. With a lot of candies to choose from, which one is the best? In my humble opinion, Skittles are the best candy for Halloween due to a variety of reasons.  The...

Casting calls and auditions in Hollywood
Is “Nepotism” Blocking Chances in the Film Industry?
Hastie Abubakr, Entertainment Writer • October 28, 2024

The term Nepotism is used to insult those in any field who have relatives to help them navigate the job market easily. The reality is that nepotism has been a practice used for decades in many big industries such as politics, college admissions, and most...

Tracy Trinh ('24) updating the mental health themed glass case on campus.
Senior Spotlight: Tracy Trinh
Blen Fantaw, Podcast Editor • June 5, 2024

Tracy Trinh is a senior of the 2024 graduating class. Trinh has been involved in many clubs such as Tsunami,...

Fernanda Salazar
Senior Spotlight: Fernanda Salazar
Laylani Scott, Design • June 5, 2024

Fernanda Salazar started at Preuss in August of 2017 and continued her journey from there. Fernanda is...

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Preuss Holds the Final SEA of the Year
Rediet Neme, School News Writer • June 5, 2024

As the school year comes to an end, the last Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA) of the 2023-2024 school...

Prom Season Hits the Preuss School UCSD
Stacy Rosales, School News Writer • May 15, 2024

With the 2024 Prom season around the corner, several “promposals” have occurred in the span of two...

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