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The Student News Site of University Prep

The Puma Press
Grady Stone

Grady Stone, Photo Editor

Grady Stone is the photo editor of the award winning Puma Press. He is a junior and this is his second year on staff. He enjoys journalism because sharing our community’s stories and giving students a voice is important to him. Outside of journalism he is a baller two sport varsity starting athlete in water polo and baseball.

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Phone pockets, present in almost every classroom, are one of the many options teachers have for limiting cell phone use.

Dropping Distractions

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
October 9, 2025
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At a rigorous academic school like UPrep, extracurriculars can be daunting. Between homework and activities, the balance becomes difficult.

[Photo] Culture of Challenge

By Tommy Chang and Kellan Lo-Birdsall
October 9, 2025
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Director of Facilities Robert Thom started putting no parking signs behind the ULab during the 2024 to 2025 school year. “We’re trying to do everything that we can to discourage the parking on those roads,” Thom said.

[Photo] Steering Into Trouble

By Grant Davis and Ellen Tumakha
October 9, 2025
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Photo courtesy: Swenico Pouches.

Nicotine Boom

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
May 17, 2025
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Upper school history teacher Pat Grant teaches a junior U.S. history class. Grant also teaches the macroeconomics and microeconomics classes at UPrep.

Tariff Turmoil

By Grady Stone and Bria Calhoun
May 9, 2025
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Temple Beth Am, a popular synagogue among students, shares a parking lot with UPrep.

Diving into our Faith

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
April 4, 2025
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Picture of Bagel Oasis

Bagel Wars

By Grady Stone and Lucas Keppler
March 6, 2025
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Athletic Director and head baseball coach Rebecca Moe stands next to history teacher and assistant coach Damin Bauer during the team’s first practice.

[Photo] Passing the Torch

By Graham Thomson, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
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Two hands reach for a toy gun.

[Photo] Tradition on the Trigger

By Manola Rubiralta and Rayaan Hood
March 6, 2025
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Two puppies in a green field.

I’m Watching the Puppy Bowl This Year

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
February 5, 2025
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Puma Wrapped

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
December 22, 2024
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Graphics: Elena Pozzo

ChatGPTeach

By Hannah Salemy and Grady Stone
December 16, 2024
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After lunch, food is packed by the Commons Cafe staff into containers as the first step of the donation process. The food will be then frozen, and transported to a Tiny House Village after school.

[Photo] More Than Just Meals

By Avi Patel and Rayaan Hood
December 16, 2024
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Easy Decision on Decorations

Easy Decision on Decorations

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
November 1, 2024
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UPrep’s homecoming event took place at the historic Nordic Museum in Ballard.

First Dance Fever

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
October 2, 2024
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Here are the results from our pumpkin carving competition.

Jumping Into Fall

By Sol Starin and Grady Stone
October 2, 2024
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Senior Aida Richey rehearses scenes after school with senior Hana Hyde and junior Cate Fitzgerald.

From the Lead to Leader

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
May 12, 2024
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The upper school orchestra practices before their regional competition.

Symphony Standouts

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
April 3, 2024
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Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA

MLB 2024 Picks

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
March 19, 2024
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New Kid On The Block

New Kid On The Block

By Abby Dutton and Grady Stone
March 1, 2024
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Once A Puma, Always A Puma

Once A Puma, Always A Puma

By Grady Stone and Avi Patel
December 11, 2023
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Senior Jack Angelone and ninth-grader Brandon Liu during a match.

Kings of the Court

By Grady Stone, Photo Editor
November 9, 2023
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A Diamond in the Rough

A Diamond in the Rough

By Grady Stone and Solomon Starin
October 14, 2023
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