May 19, 2019
On Friday May 10, 2019 the University Preparatory's 276 Battalion went to Riverside Prep to take part in the 2019 Pass in Review. The Pass in Review...
Luis Leon, Editor
May 16, 2019
As we all know, May 1st was Decision Day. Decision Day is when college applicants tell their college of choice that they will be attending. But for one...
Scholarships at University Preparatory
May 14, 2019
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May 17, 2019
Vote for our Jaguar as the best mascot of the high desert on the Victorville Daily Press News site by clicking the link below. https://vvdailypress.gatehousecontests.com/Best-Mascot-2019/gallery
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Trump speaking to a crowd
Samantha Salazar, Journalist
May 14, 2019
On May 8, 2019, Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal he's been framing the deal for a long time because he's been wanting to leave the deal for...
Anies Baswedan [Public domain]
The GBK bridge in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta was illuminated with the colors of the Sri Lankan flag to demonstrate their solidarity with Sri Lanka.
Troy Gamurot, Journalist
May 10, 2019
On the Easter Sunday of April 21st, the nation of Sri Lanka was targeted with a series of terrorist bombings that hit three Christian churches, three luxury hotels, a guest...
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An early symptom of measles is called Koplik Spots, which manifests 2-3 days before the actual measles rash itself
Diana Venegas, Journalist
May 8, 2019
As of December 31, 2018, a measles outbreak occurred in the United States. Since then, it has not been stopped and has continued to spread throughout the United States. The...
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There have been various amounts of school shootings. Memorials for people who died are made near or at the school.
Yulianna Garcia, Journalist
May 8, 2019
On May 7th, 2019, a shooting occurred at STEM School Highlands Ranch in the Denver suburb. This shooting happened not so far from the shooting at Columbine High School. The...
Alex Arreola, Journalist
May 10, 2019
Human Trafficking has become a larger issue since the introduction of social media because of how much easier it is to find victims. Human trafficking is the third largest...
Yulianna Garcia, Journalist
May 9, 2019
Can vaccinations really help protect you against diseases? Vaccinations are meant to fight disease that may be going through your body or to prevent diseases from further...
Recent Opinion Stories
Professeurs de Français vs. American Teachers: What’s the Difference?
May 5, 2019
After three exceptional and insightful days, UP had to solemnly bid adieu to the French foreign exchange...
Stacy Vazquez, Journalist
April 18, 2019
The worldwide famous Korean Pop Boy Group, BTS, announced a Stadium Tour on February 19, and fans were shocked by the news. The Boy Group will be finishing...
Javier Ortega, Journalist
April 17, 2019
The drama department presented its spring production of Mamma Mia, directed by Junior Mariah Gonzales, on campus April 3rd through April 5th, 2019. Mamma...
Recent Entertainment Stories
April 16, 2019
On April 11th, the 2022 freshman had their last lock-in of the year. The lock-in lasted from 2-to-3:30...
Leslie Tello and Alexis Martin Cruz
May 20, 2019
The eighth graders had a blast on their field trip to Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California on Monday, May 13th. Students were able to walk around with friends and...
Javier Ortega, Journalist
May 19, 2019
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence hosted this year’s annual High Desert Academic Pentathlon on May 4th. After many months of studying for this academically grueling...
Javier Ortega, Journalist
May 19, 2019
On Thursday, May 16, freshman students were invited to come watch a showing of the movie Romeo and Juliet. This event, which was hosted by Mr. Petersen, started at 6 pm....
Isabella Ramirez, Journalist
May 16, 2019
On May 10, 2019 from 6 to 9 there was a class of 2021 hosted event called Under the Stars which was moved from the softball field to the gym because of weather conditions. Under...
Shania Williams Banks, Editor
May 14, 2019
There was a announcement about it on the intercom and there were people standing around the flag outside hand in hand and their heads bowed after school. What were they doing...