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Middle Schoolers Experience Riding The Trolley
Kailani Mojica, School News Writer • April 23, 2025

Using public transportation to get home from school is extremely common for Preuss students. Scholars have been riding the trolley and using public transportation since 2022. Using public transportation is a big transition for incoming students, especially middle school, since only incoming 6th grade scholars that participate in the ARC program are being offered busing systems. The transition from riding the school provided bus in 6th grade to riding the trolley and buses starting 7th grade is a different experience. “I ride the trolley with my friends almost every day, but I also take a bus to get home. I take about an hour to get to and from school every day and have to leave my house before 8 to make it to school on time,” states Jeremy Tesaguic (‘30). Students have to leave home at different times to make it to school on time since some kids come from farther areas...

The 100 Wonders Club for Middle School
Middle School Club Spotlight:100 Wonders Club
Viviana Barrera, School News Writer • April 23, 2025

The Preuss School now has one of its first ever middle school clubs this year, the 100 Wonder Club. This club is focused on eighth and seventh grade middle schoolers helping the sixth graders with their assignments. In addition, the club offers tips for...

Ms. Greco,  a teacher at Preuss
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Greco
Alex Carrasco, School News Writer • April 23, 2025

Ms. Greco, a highly experienced and beloved teacher in the Preuss community, is most known for her dedication to education and her role in teaching AP African American Studies, AP U.S. History, and 10th-grade advisory. In addition to her teaching responsibilities,...

Penny Wars 2025: the Results Are In
Allison Solis, School News Writer • April 23, 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 Teachers, Librarians, and Counselors Deserve a Fair Contract
Preuss Teachers, Librarians, and Counselors Deserve a Fair Contract
Randa Mead, School News Writer • April 21, 2025

Ever wonder why several teachers, counselors, librarians, faculty, parents, and students protest every Thursday in front of school and on Genesee Avenue? They are making aware of the absence of a fair contract between UCSD and Preuss teachers, counselors,...

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,” Mateo Herrera Delgado (29’) states. He continues,“ It's been okay but I feel ready for something more new. I feel like I have been here forever.”    Bryan Huerta Nieto (29’) states,  “I’m excited and nervous. High school looks like a lot and there is a lot I don’t know yet. I don’t want to get lost in work or feel behind in it.”    A third student Ethan Castillo (29’) has a different point of view: “I feel excited because it’s a year closer to college. It also makes me a bit worried because of how long the homework already is in 8th grade.”   With...

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...

Girls Lacrosse Game
Spotlight: Girls Lacrosse Team
Hastie Abubakr, Entertainment Writer • April 18, 2025

As the spring season begins, the Girls Lacrosse Team has demonstrated impressive teamwork and determination. Under the guidance of their new coach, Coach Greco, the team has shown consistent growth and commitment throughout the season. In this spotlight, we take a closer look at the players and their...

Airpods Gen 2 vs Airpods Pro Gen 2
Airpods Gen 2 vs Airpods Pro Gen 2
Alex Carrasco, Entertainment Writer • April 14, 2025

Apple has been leading the tech world for decades, and one of their best selling products are the Airpods, the wireless earbuds. Airpods can make life easier since they aren't bulky like large headphones. They can be used to make calls or listen to music with the tap of a button, with their newer models,...

Students working in Ms. Ackerman's Class.
Preuss Students Need to Participate and Ask Questions in Class
Ramina Abdulle, Editorial • April 23, 2025

When a teacher asks a question and nobody responds, Alexia Perez (‘28) wonders, “Why isn’t anybody participating and actually trying to learn?” So, she raises her hand and participates to demonstrate to others that participating is helpful and key to learning. In March of 2020, COVID-19 hit, and students and teachers were mandated to attend school online for the 2020-2021 school year.  When students returned to school for the 2021-2022 school year, they came back afraid and shy to connect with teachers and classmates. Ever since, not participating or asking questions  has been a trend with students at Preuss. Students tend to not even answer or participate even when they need it the most. The pandemic caused a significant amount of stress and isolation, which further made students feel disconnected from participating in class.  Lack of participation from students in classrooms can affect a student’s development skills. According to data by The National Center for Educational...

Effective Ways to Keep Up With Grades
Effective Ways to Keep Up With Grades
Christopher Santiago, Editorial Writer • March 26, 2025

The first progress reports for Spring Semester have come out, leaving some scholars satisfied with their grades, while others were not. Grades are important at Preuss since they are what colleges see on transcripts and are a big factor to keeping a scholar’s...

String Quintet No.3 in C Major- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Benefits of Music
Romeo Sharp, Editorial Writer • March 24, 2025

Just as it has for countless years, music continues to play a major and crucial role in the lives of humans. The oldest form of music is drum based music from prehistoric times. As of now, music has changed and genres have died or adapted. However, with...

Should Teachers Assign More Homework?
Should Teachers Assign More Homework?
Allison Solis, Editorial • March 24, 2025

Receiving homework frequently may not seem fair, but it does help students progress with school. Teachers should only assign homework once or twice a week for this reason. Teachers should take into consideration that students have other classes, need...

Biology Projects from C101
Preuss Teachers Should Assign Projects Instead Of Tests
Kailani Mojica, Editorial Writer • March 24, 2025

Students stress constantly about grades, and more about tests since they are generally the most impacting part of teachers’ grading systems. Assigning creative projects for the same grade or percentage of a grade as tests could help students better...

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