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The Student News Site of University Preparatory Academy

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Pinker Perspective

Pinker Perspective

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director May 29, 2019

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers from the movie “Legally Blonde” (2001).   M y entire junior year has personally been, to say the least, challenging. Going into junior year,...

Eggcellent Ravioli

Thomas Kamm May 13, 2019

Senior Thomas Kamm first learned to make egg yolk ravioli when he watched MasterChef on FOX. Check out the video to watch him prepare the dish at home in his kitchen. Step 1: Pasta Ingredients ...

Behind the Bars of Society

Rafael Castillo, Managing Editor May 1, 2019

Nathan Feuerstein, a Christian rapper, had a mother who struggled with and died from a pill addiction. His parents were divorced and his father was physically abusive. He grew up in Gladwin, a small town...

Aw3_Inc | Episode 4

Aw3_Inc | Episode 4

Geraldo Castro and Joe Shem April 12, 2019

The fourth episode of Aw3_Inc has been released, where Joe Shem and Geraldo Castro discuss Fallout 76's new updates, the leaked MK11 Roster, THQ Nordic and 8Chan, Anti-Vaxx in Plague Inc, Windows Lite,...

Aw3_Inc | Episode 3

Aw3_Inc | Episode 3

Geraldo Castro and Joe Shem April 12, 2019

The third episode of Aw3_Inc has been released, where Joe Shem and Geraldo Castro discuss Ubisoft's mistake, Operation: Burnt Horizon, Apex Legends, and Fortnite.

Who wouldn’t love to feel like a princess at prom? The full skirt of a ballgown prom dress makes it fun to twirl around. With a light-sky blue ball gown inspired by Cinderella, you can pair it with white pearls or a diamond necklace. Classic pumps go well with a classic ball gown. Just make sure they aren’t made of glass!

Prom Styles On Point

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director April 11, 2019

Raps Beyond the Hardships

Rafael Castillo, Managing Editor April 10, 2019

Kevin Burgess, who goes by his stage name, KB, lived in one of the worst areas of Florida. His parents divorced when he was eight. He faced depression and suicidal thoughts when he was in his teenage years...

More Than an Expectation

Rafael Castillo, Managing Editor April 5, 2019

If I were to say murder, you would say it is not a joke. If I were to say rape, you would say it is not a joke. If I were to say drugs, you would say it is not a joke. So why do we listen to rap songs...

One Foot Closer

One Foot Closer

Chelsea Nguyen, Managing Editor April 1, 2019

Editor's note: This review includes spoilers for Five Feet Apart. Cystic Fibrosis: a genetic disease that affects respiratory system organs, mainly the lungs. The first trailer of Five Feet...

Life of...

Life of…

Grace Pham and Mya Mowatt February 17, 2019

Hosts Grace Pham and Mya Mowatt interview different people who have experience with music in the new podcast series, “Life of….”. Grace and Mya invite rapper Nathnile Zemene, also known as Yung Frendi,...

Fortnite: An International Success

Akhil Vemuri, Reporter February 15, 2019

Sitting at the computer screen, furiously concentrating on the battle at hand, is a familiar sight for many of us. Over the years, online video games have become an integral part of modern culture. Even...

A History of Valentine's Day

A History of Valentine’s Day

Desiree Pekar, Editor February 14, 2019

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