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“Rage Bait” is making users mad and content creators money

As Fatumata Dia scrolled through her TikTok feed, she paused on a seemingly harmless makeup video from content creator Meredith Duxbury. 


In the video, Duxbury attempts to dot her face with 1,000 drops of foundation.


More than a minute passed before the sophomore international affairs major realized there was no point to the video. Duxbury had drawn her into watching what’s known as a “rage bait” video.


Rage bait, or content intended to get an emotional reaction out of people through pr...
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Pop Culture Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), which took place from Aug.19-22, featured not only politicians and the families of both Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz but a notable number of entertainment industry figures.


Actress Kerry Washington, singer John Legend, actress and writer Mindy Kaling and talk show host Stephen Colbert each hosted a different night of the convention. There were also several performances from artists like...
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Students Return to D.C. Amidst Record-Breaking Summer Heat

This year, Washington, D.C. experienced the second hottest summer ever recorded. As of Aug.15, more than 40 days hit 90 degrees, many of which had a heat index of 100 degrees or more. Some parts of the city likely felt even hotter, including the Park View neighborhood, just north of Howard University’s campus.


The Daily Temperature Data chart shows the range of observed temperatures in the Washington, D.C., area in 2024 and the range of normal temperature observations.


According to a study...
The Puma Press •

Fundamental Funding

The Puma Fund team expresses gratitude for parents and guardians with music, signs and treats. “We do our morning rallies out front with a bunch of our parent volunteers,” annual giving manager Catherine McNutt said. “It’s just something fun, a thank you, knowing our parent community does so much.” Photo Courtesy: Abby Formella

Weekday mornings can be dreary. Families arrive at school after being stuck in traffic, packed like sardines onto I-5 while clinging to their coffee cups. However, frown
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You’re Spitting Facts, Bro

History teacher Pat Grant is now aware that “tea” can describe both a hot, flavored drink and hot gossip.

While many current University Prep students know class of 2024 dean Pat Grant as a history teacher, they may not know he once danced his way to victory.

Imagine it’s Traditions Week in 2016. You’re a student participating in Dancing with the Stars, a competition across grades, and you choose Grant to be your dance partner. Against all the odds, you win.

While referring to your win in his
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Missing from Your Morning

You awaken to your stomach growling ravenously. Stumbling out of bed, you somehow manage to find your way to the kitchen. What is that heavenly smell? You’re amazed to see the vibrant spread on the dining room table. Ah, breakfast. The most important meal of the day.

With breakfast, you are not forced to decide between sweet and savory foods. Pancakes and fruits meet eggs and sausage to deliver everything your taste buds may be looking for.

Lunch and dinner are not only limited by their versat
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Heroes in Our Community

Mollie Kauffman, head of primary and same-day care at a University of Washington clinic, wears a mask, face shield and gloves to evaluate a patient with respiratory symptoms. Kauffman is one of several UPrep parents working in the fight against COVID-19.

From enforced social distancing to shuttered businesses and spiking death tolls, COVID-19 has interrupted daily life across society. Few, however, are in a professional position to directly partake in the fight against the virus.

Some Universi
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Student Activism Contributes to Sex-Ed Law

Sophomore Tessa Peterson lobbied for the comprehensive seuxal education bill in Olympia over MLK Day weekend with Teen Council, part of Planned Parenthood. Following the bill’s passage, by the 2022-2023 school year all public schools in Washington state will be required to teach comprehensive sexual education in all grades.

On March 27, Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill requiring public school districts to teach comprehensive sexual education in all grades. Members of the University Prep commun
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Row Row Row Your Boat

Freshman Mia Predmore rows with her crew team from Pocock Rowing Center on Lake Union.

“It’s kind of hard to stop, I guess. It’s kind of like an addicting sport, I think, for a lot of people, including me,” said sophomore Jordan Dykema.

Dykema is talking about the popular water sport crew, officially called rowing. Rowing involves a race between two or more teams where athletes sit in boats and use an oar to paddle backwards.

From volleyball to basketball to track, University Prep offers seve
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