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The Seattle Prep Panther

The student news site of Seattle Preparatory School

The Seattle Prep Panther

The student news site of Seattle Preparatory School

The Seattle Prep Panther

Dr. Barmore connects philosophers to All the King’s Men, a novel exploring human nature and the bounds of morality.

Exploring the Fine Line Between Good and Evil

Eamon Mohrbacher, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

Being a senior means taking on leadership and responsibility, while also receiving fun perks and special experiences, such as the chance to take a Senior Seminar. Prep’s course catalogue explains that...

Seniors have large and small group discussions about issues including the school-to-prison pipeline, redlining, and the history of segregation in schools.

Life, Liberty, and Justice for All

Hanna Roth, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

A staple at Prep are the four seminar classes that all seniors take at the end of their student careers. Prep seniors’ participation in their classes will lead to growth and opportunities for many students...

Shaky Affordable Housing Leads to Pressing Problems

Sophia Magnano and Ben Burman April 27, 2023

For decades public officials have promised to rebuild affordable housing units that would crumble in the presence of an earthquake. These units are in the University District, Capitol Hill, Belltown, and...

Mrs. Matthews works with a group of students in Disease and Social Responsibility. The class views global health issues through a theological lens.

Disease & Social Responsibility: Empowering Students to become Agents of Change in Global Health

Nick Pickel, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

Among the four senior seminar classes for seniors to take at Seattle Prep is Disease and Social Responsibility. Like all senior seminar courses, Disease and Social Responsibility is a course that challenges...

Seniors have large and small group discussions about The Sunflower, a narrative that recounts the experience of a Holocaust survivor and explores the limits and possibilities of forgiveness.

Peace Studies: Creating a More Peaceful World

Keira Munko, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Part of Prep’s mission is to send students out into the world to create a more peace and just world. The senior seminar Peace Studies works to carry out this mission by inspiring students to become peacebuilders...

Performative Activism, what is it?

Soliana Fishatsion, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

This phrase gets thrown around a lot, but many don’t truly know what it is. Performative activism is defined as “activism that is done for the sake of increasing one's social capital or fame, rather...

Photo: Courtesy of American Civil Liberties Union

Understanding The School to Prison Pipeline

Ryan Mah and Dean Johnson April 24, 2023

The school-to-prison pipeline is a social phenomenon that refers to the disproportionate juvenile incarceration of minorities due to harsh school environments and municipal policies. The largest group...

The Art Cure: How Art Can Help Heal

Sydney Leardi, Online Editor March 9, 2023

For many, the conventional methods for combatting mental health have not yielded the desired results. As more research and studies are brought to light, there are more options and practices to aid in various...

Peace is One Breath Away: Meditation and Its Benefits

Maya Salazar, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

Meditation is a method of clearing the mind has been around for millennia, and it is still as relevant as ever. Meditation is also used in modern ways, such as providing relief for nicotine addicts or...

Mr. Ellinger's map for his Walk Every Block project. Areas in red have been walked by Ellinger.

Ellinger Talks: Walks and Seizures

Nick Pickel, Staff Writer March 5, 2023

Mr. Ellinger is a well-known and highly respected staff member at Seattle Prep, teaching mathematics for the past 28 years. Students will speak of his supportiveness, talkativeness, and passion for his...

Logan Pressnall's care bags on a street corner in Seattle.

Never Too Young to Make a Difference

Sophia Magnano and Katherine Kaiser March 5, 2023

Logan Pressnall ‘25, a former sophomore at Seattle Prep is committed to being a person for others by managing and founding three non-profit organizations. Presnall founded his first non-profit, creating...

Long Road Back From COVID Isolation for Students

Georgia Limbaugh, Freelance Writer February 17, 2023

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. In response, the USA began to shut down in order to stop the spread which included closing schools across the country....

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