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Speaker Alvia Lee addresses an audience of students from different schools during his workshop at the High School Youth Action teen’s (HSYAT) teen summit event. The workshop centered on mission and vision and included recountings of the speaker’s lived experiences. “It was nice that we were able to work with the people beside us,” teen summit attendee and sophomore May Li said. “The most memorable aspect was when the speaker wanted us to ask them what our best traits were, because sometimes you might not notice what they are until you’re told.”
An Electrifying Occasion: HSYAT Celebrates 30th Annual Teen Summit
Marianne Chan, Photo Editor | March 18, 2024
Math teacher Ran Gu receives a $10,000 Innovative Grant from the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). IPSF awards over $5,000,000 in grants, donations and program support to the Irvine Unified School District each year, according to IPSF.
$10,000 IPSF Innovative Grant Digitizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program
Aditi Salunkhe, Assistant Sports Editor | March 5, 2024
Academic Decathlon Scholastic participants compete in the Super Quiz at Westminster High on Feb. 3. Students wave flags to signify they got the correct answer to their teams cheering on the bleachers. “This really forces you to celebrate when other people know things, and that should be exciting for everyone,” Academic Decathlon coach Eric Graham said.
Academic Decathlon Teams Up for County-Wide Competition
Camille Clement | February 12, 2024
Irvine High student and under-secretary-general Eshika Abbaraju, secretary-generals junior Ruhi Samudra and senior Kayleen Kim and Irvine High student and under-secretary-general Ishaan Gaikwad speak at the opening ceremony. “Kayleen, for example, shes been in MUN since freshman year,” Wi said. “Ive been with her every step of the way every single year. Its just it makes me really happy for her that she can leave Portola knowing that shes helped start this tradition. And ever since I met Ruhi in MUN, shes just the person who gets things done and gets things done really well, but she will take absolutely no credit for it and wants no attention for it, and I just love those types of people.”
MUN Hosts First Conference in Collaboration with Irvine High
Maya Tedini, Opinion Editor | February 8, 2024
Clarke smiles with some of her Math 1 students during their Pi Day festivities, which began after a quiz, allowing them to unwind and have fun at the end of the day, according to freshman Peter Cooke. Clarke said many students pitched in by bringing food and drinks for the party, and Cooke even made her the pi model.
Pi Day Insπres Math Teacher and Enthusiast Melanie Clarke
Ruhi Samudra and Maya Tedini | March 14, 2024
Tackling Chronic Conditions Club treasurer and sophomore Keerthana Pillai arranges mini raspberry cheesecakes for one of the club’s bake sales that lasted from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6. All proceeds go to Debra of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people diagnosed with the chronic condition Epidermolysis Bullosa Through programs and funding research, according to Pillai.
Tackling Chronic Conditions Club Brings Light to Patients’ Lives
Marianne Chan and Elizabeth Gao | March 1, 2024
Senior Kate Abalos and junior Bill Song take notes on prominent issues with Portola Highs learning environment after brainstorming with a group of students from Irvine Virtual Academy and Creekside High through engaging discussion.
IUSD Students Advocate For Change in Preparation for Sacramento Trip
Madeline Chung and Camille Clement | February 26, 2024
Junior Joanna Peng utilizes a MacBook and iPad after school to work on assignments. One of Peng’s most used products is her iPad due to its versatility. Peng uses it as a computer using a magic keyboard and also uses it to draw and make calls. “Ive bought iPads since the first generation when it came out, [I’ve bought the] minis, and then I crashed [the iPad 3] under my table,” Peng said. “Its something that I continue to buy and continue to use most often in my life.”
Junior Joanna Peng’s Room is Ripe with Apple Products from Seed to Macintosh
Kayleen Kim and Kelly Yeh | February 21, 2024
Clarke smiles with some of her Math 1 students during their Pi Day festivities, which began after a quiz, allowing them to unwind and have fun at the end of the day, according to freshman Peter Cooke. Clarke said many students pitched in by bringing food and drinks for the party, and Cooke even made her the pi model.
Pi Day Insπres Math Teacher and Enthusiast Melanie Clarke
Ruhi Samudra and Maya Tedini | March 14, 2024
Tackling Chronic Conditions Club treasurer and sophomore Keerthana Pillai arranges mini raspberry cheesecakes for one of the club’s bake sales that lasted from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6. All proceeds go to Debra of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people diagnosed with the chronic condition Epidermolysis Bullosa Through programs and funding research, according to Pillai.
Tackling Chronic Conditions Club Brings Light to Patients’ Lives
Marianne Chan and Elizabeth Gao | March 1, 2024
Most people don’t consider dropping a class when it’s dragging them down. Here’s why they should.
The Hard Question of Hard Classes: Drop or Stay?
Jordan Hata, Staff Writer | March 15, 2024
Comedians hosting award shows should tailor their jokes to focus attention on the achievements of their guests in the audience rather than bringing them down. “I think its inappropriate for them to be making jokes that could offend others, and instead, they should be making jokes that could make everyone laugh,” junior Anaika Nagireddy said.
Award Show Hosts Need to Step Back From Offensive Jokes
Parmin Zamani, News Editor | March 8, 2024
Recent movie musicals, including “Mean Girls” and “Wonka,” were not properly advertised as musicals, resulting in many audience members being surprised when the actors eventually broke out into song. “There was literally no singing in the trailer and I was very confused as a fan of the musical for Mean Girls,” senior Kody Lin said. “I have friends in theater that didnt know the movie itself was going to be a musical.”
Movie ‘Thespian-age’: Hollywood Should Not Hide Movie Musicals
Sonia Wang and Catherine Li | February 29, 2024
Many young Sephora shoppers spend money on expensive products in order to keep up with trends showcased online, according to math teacher Melanie Clark. “I dont really agree with young kids spending so much money on beauty products,” Clark said. “I feel like they should start at CVS and just learn how to take care of themselves. I feel like it creates an entitled generation where they think that they deserve certain things, when in reality theyre pretty expensive.”
Sephora 10-Year-Olds Are Getting Out of Hand — Here is What Should be Done
Kayley Winata and Sonia Wang | February 27, 2024
Senior Krishna Gade guards a Marina High player against advancing farther. “He was a big presence for us on the court,” head coach Brian Smith said. “More than that he was excited to be playing, he had basketball taken away from him, so he was enjoying being back out there.”
Senior Krishna Gade ‘Slam-dunked’ His Last Year Of High School Basketball With His Teammates After Facing Injury Repercussions
Nina Krish and Olivia Ganes | February 23, 2024
Unleashing Potential: Senior Jason Liu’s ‘Leap’ of Resilience Brings Long Jump Success
Unleashing Potential: Senior Jason Liu’s ‘Leap’ of Resilience Brings Long Jump Success
Madeline Chung | February 21, 2024
February 2024: Volume 8 Issue 5
February 2024: Volume 8 Issue 5

 

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November 2023: Volume 8 Issue 2

 

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