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Middle schooler skimming through books while shopping at the Book Fair.
How the Scholastic Book Fair Works
Samuel Shang, School News Writer • October 29, 2025

From October 27th through the 31st, the annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the library. While most students know what a book fair is, very few know how it works, or why so many schools hold them.    “[Preuss] has had book fairs since I've been here, and they were run before I got here,” said Ms. Nance.    Ms. Nance, alongside Ms. Gonzalez, have been librarians at Preuss for nearly two decades, and are heavily involved in the book fair process.    Yet...

Preuss students are seen standing unorganized waiting for their lunch.
The Future of Preuss Lunch Lines
Samuel Shang, School News Writer • October 20, 2025

Since the beginning of this school year, high school students have become familiar with lengthy and chaotic lunch lines. Administrators stepped in to bring order, but students still aren’t sure the fix will last.   Within a week or two of...

Student unlocking Yondr pouch at the end of the school day.
Students Navigate New School Year Without Phones
Aaron Carmona October 20, 2025

Following the Phone-Free School Act implemented by the state of California, The Preuss School UC San Diego adopted Yondr pouches to regulate phone use starting this 2025-26 school year. As a result, social interactions have increased and the overall working...

Rustiness is covered all over the fitness center
Fitness Center Faces Signs of Aging
Zemeron Russom October 20, 2025

The Fitness Center is the school gym at the Preuss School of UC San Diego located at the far end of the school near the garden. It contains equipment for EHS classes, sports teams such as basketball and volleyball, and for students who want to work out....

Student watching KPOP Demon Hunter.
KPop Demon Hunters: A Must See For All Crowds
Jayden Nguyen, Entertainment Writer • November 5, 2025

A movie for the new generation called KPop Demon Hunters was released on Netflix over the Summer. I 100%  recommend this movie specifically for middle schoolers, but should be watched by all who enjoy drama and a taste of music.   The plot centers around a group of three main K-POP members that are voiced over by famous actors, Huntrix. Rumi is voiced over by Arden Cho, Zoey, voiced by Ji-young Yoo and Mira, voiced by May Hong. These three vocalists spread their creativity in music by...

Student going to Junior H Concert.
Junior H Concert Experience
Aaron Carmona, Entertainment Writer • November 5, 2025

Twenty-two year old Antonio Herrera Perez, alias Junior H, is a Mexican artist who sings Corridos Tumbados with his most popular songs dealing with heartbreak and ambition. Junior H has been on his “SAD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN” tour across the U.S. and Mexico since August 31, 2025. On October 8, 2025,...

Student playing Cuphead.
Cuphead Top Ten Hardest Game?
Darien De La Torre, Entertainment Writer • November 5, 2025

Gambling is a very risky thing to do, especially when you are up against the Devil.  Two brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, the two protagonists from the game Cuphead made the mistake of putting their souls on the line, and when faced with the Devil, they could not win. Now they are forced to go out and...

Banned Books in classrooms.
Free the Banned Books!
Nahom Abayneh, Editorial Writer • November 5, 2025

Books are challenged and banned by people in libraries all around the United States. Most banning of books comes from parents wanting to eliminate them from schools and curriculum, and not wanting their kids to read what they think is "inappropriate." This is a problem because it is truly unfair to authors...

Mr.Arias tutoring a student during after school math tutoring.
Need Extra Help With School Work?
Angel Vargas, Editorial Writer • November 5, 2025

The Preuss School UC San Diego wants the best for their students and is there to help them out when in need. Tutoring is an option that the Preuss School offers. Many believe that this is a way of showing care for students and this offers many opportunities...

Students receiving free goody bags from the food drive on Friday after-school.
Take Advantage of the Feeding San Diego Food Drive
Thi Luong, Editorial Writer • October 31, 2025

No student should have to choose between starving or learning, and thanks to Feeding San Diego they don’t have to. Feeding San Diego is a hunger relief organization that works with nonprofit organizations to help distribute food to families in need....

ASB Reveals Executive Board for 2025-26
Kailani Mojica, Editorial Writer • June 16, 2025

The ASB Executive Board for upcoming school year has some very dedicated and hardworking members: Kaelynn Wang (‘26) as ASB President, Jazmine Nguyen (‘26) as ASB Vice President, Mia Gidey (‘26) as ASB Secretary and lastly Samani Ismail (‘26)...

Rayann, Reham, and Sofia are re-reading their lines
Jazz June: The Celebration of Music
Leena El Haoubi, Media • June 16, 2025

Dim lights, LED strips, and live jazz music set the tone for Jazz June, held on June 4th in the Walton Center. Students from the second block...

Senior Siyem Russom
Senior Spotlight: Siyem Russom
Andrea Camacho, Media • June 9, 2025

The seniors’ last year of high school is quickly coming to an end. They’re getting ready to start a new journey in their lives and preparing...

Graduation!
Congratulations Cass of 2025!