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Manola Rubiralta

Manola Rubiralta, Reporter

Manola Rubiralta is a reporter on the staff of the Puma Press. She is a junior and is very excited to return to the Puma Press this year. Manola loves to write stories related to ethics in the community. She loves how journalism is an outlet to help people in the Uprep community find the truth and tell their stories. Outside of reporting, her passions include musical theater, singing, baking, reading, and community service.

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About the Cover: A phone receives many notifications about the schedule change announced on Sept. 18. Cover Illustration: Hannah Salemy

Students Question Schedule Shift

By Manola Rubiralta and Samey Reichert
October 9, 2025
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Sip by Sip

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
October 9, 2025
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Russel Cuya posing at his Naturalization ceremony.

From Manila to Seattle

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
May 11, 2025
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Caught Red Handed

Caught Red Handed

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
May 9, 2025
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A Letter from an Immigrant

A Letter from an Immigrant

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
May 9, 2025
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Junior Gavin Angeloff’s Tesla is etched with the word “Nazi” on the drivers’ side door. “It’s a little bit surreal,” Angeloff said.

Driven to Division

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
April 4, 2025
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Sisters Robin Perez and Dawn Lum hang an American Flag at the site of their protest.

[Photo] Practicing Civil Disobedience

April 3, 2025
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Two hands reach for a toy gun.

Tradition on the Trigger

By Manola Rubiralta and Rayaan Hood
March 6, 2025
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Netflix Movie Poster

What in the World is Emilia Pérez

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
March 2, 2025
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Graphics Credit: Elena Pozzo

The Next Four Years

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
December 16, 2024
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Hectic Holidays

Hectic Holidays

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
December 11, 2024
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Junior Rose Hawking has been hard at work to revive the Creative Arts Society. “While I am passionate about this, it can’t just move at full speed,” Hawking said.

A Creative Comeback

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
November 1, 2024
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Celebrities are not your friends

Celebrities are not your friends

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
October 13, 2024
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Bridging Generations

Bridging Generations

By Manola Rubiralta and Rayaan Hood
October 2, 2024
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Executive Intentions

By Manola Rubiralta, Reporter
July 2, 2024
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Senior Kian Baghai wishes that citizens could have more control over which apps they are allowed to use. “Sure some foreign governments have my data, but I don’t think the government should be able to control what apps we’re able to consume,” Baghai said.

Time is Ticking For TikTok

By Manola Rubiralta and Naz Kuti
May 10, 2024
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Senior Juliana Burke is grateful to participate in the civil duty. “I’m glad to be able to vote in the election,” Burke said. “People can express their views and like actually have an impact in how the government works and gets elected.”

A Primary Decision

By Manola Rubiralta and Sydney Woogerd
April 3, 2024
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The varsity mock trial team and supporters celebrate after placing second in districts at the Pierce County courtroom.

Trials and Tribulations

By Sofia Delgado-Pack and Manola Rubiralta
March 1, 2024
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