Aian Najarila walked matter-of-factly into the spotlight on the stage of the Walton Center. Then, Ms. Garcia’s voice reverberated throughout the hall: “Speller, your word is: traumatized.” He paused for a moment, causing a hush over the auditorium. “Traumatized. T-R-A-U-M-A-T-I-Z-E-D. Traumatized.” “That is correct.” Ms. Garcia announced, and the crowd erupted in applause. On January 28th, 2026, Preuss held its annual Middle School Spelling Bee finale in the Walton Center....
Motivated by their shared love for volleyball and their passion to make an impact, Reem Faqi (‘28), Sarah Tang (‘28), and Karen Lara (‘28) organized a volleyball tournament in the Walton Center to raise money through DigPink for breast cancer. The...
Preuss School educators walked off campus December 16th through 17th, in a two day strike protesting unfair labor practices by UC San Diego. The strike is the latest development in contract negotiations that have remained at a standstill since July of...
Brianna Sandoval (‘26) is one of the first to commit to university for the class of 2026. She matched with Boston College through the QuestBridge National Match Scholarship. This year's seniors are getting closer to the finish line as admissions begin...
Ray-Ban, in collaboration with Meta, has turned a normal pair of classic Ray-Ban glasses into a fashionable and practical tech device. In total, Ray-Ban has released three different options: Meta Ray-Ban gen one, Meta Ray-Ban gen two, and the Meta Ray-Ban display. All three versions were released with the integrated Meta AI, cameras, speakers, and bluetooth connectivity to smartphones. These glasses are highly versatile and useful for daily use. The Meta Ray-Ban Gen 1 has a starting...
Science-fiction action film Avatar: Fire and Ash was released in theatres across the country on December 19, 2025. The film continues James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise while expanding his world of Pandora in darker and more intense ways. Directed by James Cameron, the movie introduces new clans,...
Remember when Snapchat’s dog filters obsessed users, or when Vine grew through funny videos? Drake’s song “One Dance” played everywhere in 2016. Recently, people have started calling 2026 the “New 2016” with users posting old photos from 2016. While scrolling on TikTok, I noticed everyone...
The Preuss School has had recent problems selling tickets for dances such as Fall Formal and ASB Ball. It’s sad to see students not go to their own high school’s event, and I recommend that all students attend. High school dances are not always the corny embarrassing ones viewers see on Disney Channel, ...
The Preuss School is known for having high academic expectations and preparing students for college. As a result, they try to make sure their students stay focused during the school day. Newly added Yondr pouches have become part of daily life on campus....
Today's youth is crucial to the future of America. Voting is a critical way to steer this country into a better direction. Unfortunately, though, many teens feel as if the world is hopeless, or that their voices do not matter. With the rise of political...
Summer break for students at Preuss is only 51 days, while students at other San Diego Unified District schools receive 73 days. Preuss students deserve more breaks because they are attending a school with a more challenging education, they receive additional...
