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The Student News Site of University Preparatory Academy

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The Student News Site of University Preparatory Academy

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The words in the image are from the first lyrics of the movie’s song “Stand Tall” by Voila ft. Ava Michelle. Digital Illustration by Betty Nguyen.

You’ve Got More to Give

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director
January 8, 2020
Vibrant decorations light the malls and trees in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan during December. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mi.

Christmas: The Eastern Translation

Jenna Mi, Reporter
December 25, 2019
Life Lessons Served Sunny

Life Lessons Served Sunny

Greg Haessner, Multimedia Manager
November 1, 2019
McMahon getting ready to call the plays against Pioneer. Photo courtesy of Ryan McCarthy, Branham class of 2019.

Touchdown!

Janessa Ulug, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2019
Taken in 2010, a five-year-old Alexandra shows off her Zuzu pet and unbrushed bangs, the same year Swift debuted bangs of her own.

“Lover” or Hate: Taylor Swift’s Newest Album

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019
Bailey poses at her desk in MIT, where she teaches biology.

Orchestrating Experiments: Elisheva Bailey

Desiree Pekar, Editor
September 23, 2019
Science teacher Vivien Chern smiles at the front desk in the classroom where she teaches AP Biology, Cal.

From College to Teaching College-Level Courses

Jenna Plasschaert, Team Editor
September 20, 2019
#9 Roberson poses for a photo after a sweep win home game against ACE Charter school.

Life as a Varsity Athlete

Chelsea Nguyen, Managing Editor
September 20, 2019
Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Kristian Crowther, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
#10 Gong-Guy tips a ball over the volleyball net in a 2011 home game. Photo courtesy of Steve Guevara.

From High School to College to High School

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
This photo illustration depicts, from left to right, eighth grader Chelsea Nguyen laughing while opening a granola bar and eighth grader Jasmine Dang picking up an apple. Nguyen has taken apples and oranges from Grab-n-Go while Dang has taken milk and apples.

Just Grab and Go

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2019
Pinker Perspective

Pinker Perspective

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director
May 29, 2019
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