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The Student News Site of University Prep

The Puma Press

The Student News Site of University Prep

The Puma Press

Loobna Shego

Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief

Loobna Shego is one of the web editors-in-chief of UPrepmedia.com and she has been on staff for four years. Her favorite type of stories to write are op-eds, news stories and experientials. Her favorite aspect of journalism is being able to report on prominent issues in the community and share students' perspectives. Outside of journalism, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

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Students exit through the gate to represent students sneaking off campus. “Students need to follow the rules, and we have adults checking the different exits, parking lots and other doors to make sure that students follow the rules,” 12th grade dean Elena Tello said.

Opting Out

By Avi Patel and Loobna Shego
April 6, 2023
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Grandparents attend a chemistry course with their grand children during Grand Day. 

Photo Courtesy: Claire Fallat

The Grand(est) Day

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
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A robotic hand, which symbolizes artificial intelligence, puppeteers a student writing an essay to illustrate the potential power of tools like ChatGPT. Graphic: Sydney Goitia-Doran

ChatGPT or CheatGPT

By Guetty Moita and Loobna Shego
March 2, 2023
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Oftentimes, when simple things are over explained, it can be considered mansplaining.

You Still Don’t Get It?

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
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Ingraham Strong

Ingraham Strong

By Loobna Shego and Emma Serralles
December 6, 2022
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Flipping and Flying

By Emma Serralles and Loobna Shego
November 9, 2022
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TTYL, Im in English

TTYL, I’m in English

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
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Pumas Report Back

By Annabel Wickham and Loobna Shego
May 13, 2022
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Commons Cafe faculty takes student lunch numbers.

Dough for Dough

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
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Over 20 members of the NHS and the SOS club came to campus  to get a tour of the kitchen in preparation for the pie bake.

Redefining Service

By Sydney Goitia-Doran and Loobna Shego
November 5, 2021
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Water Bottle Withdrawals

Water Bottle Withdrawals

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
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Junior Lauren Hwang decorates a sugar skull with LSU to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Honoring the Dead

By Sydney Goitia-Doran and Loobna Shego
November 5, 2021
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Junior Sydney Goitia-Doran breaks spaghetti to symbolize her resistance and breaking her silence on the event

Camp Day Controversy

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
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The Dog Debacle

The Dog Debacle

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
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Junior Jamila Abdilahi and her sister Sophomore Juweriya Ab- dilahi celebrating Eid (before COVID-19) with their extended family. Eid is the holiday celebrated that marks the end of Ramadan.

From Sunrise to Sunset

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2021
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Senior Jude Roach (left) traveled with his brother, sophomore Taulby Roach (right) to Mt. Bachelor in Oregon over mid-winter break. “We couldn’t do everything we wanted to but it was still a good time,” Roach said. He plans to join the ultimate team mid-season after his two-week quarantine period.

Going Somewhere?

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
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University Prep Seniors study outdoors while maintaining social distancing.

What Comes Next?

By Loobna Shego and Mira Hinkel
December 14, 2020
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Henry Buscher washes his hands in the new sinks in the Classroom Building.

Heading Home

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 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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An image of a self decorated room. (Pixabay/Pexels)

Socially Distanced House Parties

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 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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Junior Keila Santos takes a photo of the front of a Rite Aid.

Booming Businesses

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
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Senior Kedzie Moe performs as Queen Prospera in the Tempest.

Mixed Musical

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
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A teenager holds a vaping device. Health concerns have caused new reforms in how e-cigarettes are sold.

An E-Cigarette Epidemic

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
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Junior Ian Ferguson passes the ball over to the senior side during the men’s volleyball Buff Puff game. Homecoming week was full of exciting games and assemblies for the Upper School.

Homecoming Week Hype

By Loobna Shego, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
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