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The Student News Site of University Prep

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The Student News Site of University Prep

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Carter Headstrom

Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief

Carter Headstrom is an editor-in-chief on the staff of the Puma Press. He is a senior and this is his fourth year on staff. He loves to write sports stories and student spotlights. His favorite part of journalism is giving members of the community a platform to use their voice. Outside of journalism, he enjoys playing soccer and tennis.

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Rebecca Olivares's house was damaged when a tree fell on it.

Lending a Hand

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
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Fine Arts teacher Thane Lewis last performed the school song in 2008 with Jazz Band. “Even if it has a cheesy factor, people can really get into that and have fun with it,” Lewis said.

School Song Rediscovered

By Grant Davis and Carter Headstrom
December 16, 2024
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Prospective upper school families attend a UPrep open house on Oct. 26. The event aimed to attract applicants to the school.

[Photo] Private School Enrollment Surges

By Thomas Li and Sol Starin
November 1, 2024
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Raj Bhat sits in front of his class as he gives a lecture.

Taking the Road Less Traveled

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2024
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The Israel-Hamas war will enter its 13th month on Nov. 7.

[Photo] More Than a Year of War

By Simon Alpren, Business Manager
November 1, 2024
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Varsity boys basketball coach James Johnson does not blame the athletes for leaving. “When I see super talented kids,” Johnson said. “I have an idea that this may not be the best school for them because we haven’t had enough guys stay to make guys want to stay.”

Pivoting Away

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
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Jackson Ragen signs his letter of intent to play soccer with Michigan.

Straight Outta Wedgwood

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2024
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According to Director of Information Technology Amy Spivey, the most common internet issue comes from an individual’s device not the classroom.

Connection Conundrum

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
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Ninth grader Noah Roth cuts steel at the robotics club meeting after school. The group has been a passion of his for a long time. “I’ve been doing it for a third of my life. I’ve been doing it for all of my UPrep career, and I plan on continuing to do it. It’s just been my touch point for everything I’m doing with UPrep.” Roth said.

Expanding Abilities

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
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A shape sorter containing shapes that don’t fit represents the difficulty in converting semester classes into an intensive.

For All Intensive Purposes

By Carter Headstrom and Sol Starin
December 11, 2023
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Mirna Ruiz wipes off a desk in a math classroom. “On a typical day...after class, I come, I prepare things, I start in the first classroom on the third floor, and it is generally unoccupied,” Ruiz said.

An Unsung Hero

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
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Hello! My Name Is...

Hello! My Name Is…

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
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A UPrep student watches the ULab construction unfold. According to Brian Gonzales, the completion will happen later than expected. “Construction projects always take longer than you think. A million things have just added up to where delays occur. It is inevitable,” Gonzales said.

Sizing Up The Space

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
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Junior Eliza Barton prepares to throw the disc in a game early in the season.

Pass the Disc!

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023
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Carter Headstrom poses in front one of the higher rated stores

Boba Bracket 2K23

By Carter Headstrom and Teddy Bergstrom
April 6, 2023
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An ad that students see frequently is the one on the lightrail.

Marketing Maneuvers

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
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The new season begins with a squad of 17 players. 9 of them are returners from last years state finals team.

Time To Lace Up the Cleats!

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
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Students are stealing food from The Commons according to owner Felicia Lindholm.

A Common(s) Conflict

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023
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Zack Lagunoff prepares to shoot a free throw. He shot 100% from the line.

A Slow Start

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
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Jimari Marks inbounds the ball. He is one of ten seniors on the roster.

Let the Basketball Games Begin

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022
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Friends in the Classroom, Foes Across the Aisle

Friends in the Classroom, Foes Across the Aisle

By Carter Headstrom and Ethan Matsubayashi
November 9, 2022
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Sophomore Tyson Scott contemplates whether to participate in fall sports or the musical. Many students have had this problem.

On The Stage Or On The Field

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
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Freshman Sam Bush reads a book while painting a wall.

Pumas Get To Work

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2022
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Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
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A standard day at Stevens Pass, the mountain that UPrep uses for ski bus.

Ski Bus Is Back

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2022
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Pack The Dome

Pack The Dome

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
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Carly Katzman drops off supplies at the food bank that she had earned by selling cookies.

Cookies For a Cause

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2021
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The University Prep COVID Task Force announced that all unvaccinated students will have to test twice a week from now on. This announcement followed two false-positive test results from the sixth grade class during the last week of September.

Protecting Pumas

By Carter Headstrom and Abby Headstrom
October 5, 2021
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Playing soccer on Dahl Field can get very muddy.

Slipping and Sliding

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
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A student becomes distracted during class.

Distractions at Home and How to Fix Them

By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2020
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