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The drinks section of the newly renovated commons was a really popular spot during school.

Commons Cafe Temporarily Closes

By Parisa Harvey, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
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Given the online format of courses, Extensions will cover different material than initially planned in Intensives.

A Less Intensive End

By Michael Youmans, Reporter
May 18, 2020
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The Class of 2019 poses for a photo at their graduation last June. Traditionally, the outgoing senior class graduates in a June ceremony at McCaw Hall.

Where’s the Gown?

By Jacob Fried, Reporter
May 18, 2020
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Where to Next?

Where to Next?

By Aaron Igra, Web Editor
May 18, 2020
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Changes in college admissions has caused many universities to go test-optional. Students at University Prep have had to adapt to a flexible admissions environment.

Change of Plans

By Anika Shashidhar, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
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Students face new difficulties completing assignments on time during period of remote learning.

More Flexible Deadlines

By Michael Youmans, Reporter
May 18, 2020
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Governor Jay Inslee speaks in King County about COVID-19. In an April announcement, Inslee closed state schools through the end of the school year.

COVID-19 Closes Schools Until Fall

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
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Illustrated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is an image of the structure of the coronavirus pathogen. First detected in Wuhan, China as a respiratory illness, COVID-19 has spread to become a pandemic affecting school communities like UPrep.

UPrep Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic

By Anika Shashidhar, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
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A freshman biology class at UPrep met in a Zoom classroom while working from home. As the Upper School transitioned to distance learning, students and faculty leaned heavily on technology.

A New Way of Learning

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
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Because of senior assassin’s off-campus policy, seniors often find their targets at houses, sports practices and elsewhere. Despite controversy, seniors intend to begin the competition when students return to campus after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

All Fun and Games?

By Abby Headstrom, Copy Editor
April 3, 2020
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Sophomore Tessa Peterson lobbied for the comprehensive seuxal education bill in Olympia over MLK Day weekend with Teen Council, part of Planned Parenthood. Following the bills passage, by the 2022-2023 school year all public schools in Washington state will be required to teach comprehensive sexual education in all grades.

Student Activism Contributes to Sex-Ed Law

By Sydney Goitia
April 3, 2020
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Senior Ursula Sargent adjusts part of the drum set prior to a performance at this years fall Music Day. Sargent plans to pursue a career in music after graduating from UPrep.

Bringing the Beat In

By Aidan Lee, Photo Editor
April 3, 2020
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