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Student Small Businesses: Senior’s Dreams Are No Longer a Delusion Through Clothing Brand Delusional Matter
The James A. Musick Facility in Irvine was affected by the court’s order to release incarcerated people accused of low-level crimes. The order was a part of a larger effort to combat the jail outbreak of COVID-19 that spiked in January. The decline in cases came after several lengthy court hearings to urge releases. Several public activists as well as the judge involved with the case recently spoke out against Sheriff Don Barnes’ noncompliance with the order.
Sheriff’s Initial Response to COVID-19 Jail Outbreak Sparks Backlash
Nate Taylor
February 24, 2021
According to sophomore Ellie Lian, “I, Too” by Langston Hughes introduced her to the Black artistic world of the early 1900s, supplementing her study of “Their Eyes Were Watching God” By Zora Neale Hurston.
American Literature Introduces Black Poets to Curriculum
Kate Hayashi and Aidan Jayakumar
February 23, 2021
February 2021: Volume 5 Issue 2
February 2021: Volume 5 Issue 2
The Portola Pilot
February 22, 2021
Using data from CNBC and FactSet, researchers at the Congressional Research Service created a timeline of GameStop share prices and major events that could have contributed to fluctuations in the company’s stock for members and committees of Congress.
GameStop Stock Falls Following Short Squeeze Conditions
Ryan Jung, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
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February 2021: Volume 5 Issue 2

February 2021: Volume 5 Issue 2

Under COVID-19 precautions, varsity basketball player and freshman Kira Watanabe spends her first year unable to pass balls and play as a team during practice. “We lost summer programming; we lost fall programming,” Brian Barham said. “High school basketball is an adjustment, and it's not going to happen overnight for her. But once she adjusts, look out.”

Freshman Kira Watanabe Shoots for the Stars

Alex and Ethan Zhang are in charge of the stock trading sect within the Finance and Stock Trading Club. Activities center around discussion of stock trading and new trends in the market.

Ethan and Alex Zhang Indulge in Stock Trading

Using data from CNBC and FactSet, researchers at the Congressional Research Service created a timeline of GameStop share prices and major events that could have contributed to fluctuations in the company’s stock for members and committees of Congress.

GameStop Stock Falls Following Short Squeeze Conditions

American politics revolves around the Democratic and Republican parties; but according to NPR, Americans prefer government between the center. Pushed to choose between two extremes, many do not vote at all.

Americans Don’t Vote, but They Should

Junior and Mock Trial defendant Megan Sha prepares to perform throughout the first rounds of the competition.

Mock Trial Team is Ready for Action

American politics revolves around the Democratic and Republican parties; but according to NPR, Americans prefer government between the center. Pushed to choose between two extremes, many do not vote at all.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to exacerbate socioeconomic disadvantages for students, as was made clear by last year
“Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect, to those that are present.” - Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior by George Washington
Junior Camryn Chung aims for a shoot in an endurance drill during water polo practice. Players are not yet allowed to pass balls to one another due to COVID-19 precautions but are permitted to pass to coaches.
Getting Ready to Kick Off Fall Season
Jaein Kim and Clara Ferreira Lopes
February 13, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and his daughter Vivian hold up the Vince Lombardi trophy as they celebrate the Buccaneers
Super Bowl LV: Buccaneers Win Second Super Bowl, Brady Wins Seventh
Aadi Mehta, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Coach Brendan Murphy says that as a fiction-lover and a fan of “Star Wars” and “The Lord of the Rings,” the sword-like movements of lacrosse featured attracted him to the sport more than others.
New Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Brendan Murphy Steps in Strong with Passion and Dedication
Bia Shok, Features Editor
February 2, 2021
Turning to a New Page: What will 2021 Bring?
Turning to a New Page: What will 2021 Bring?
Jaein Kim and Bia Shok
February 4, 2021
Art, Student Expression and Connection: What Inspires You?
Art, Student Expression and Connection: What Inspires You?
Sidra Asif and Nate Taylor
November 5, 2020
Mental Health, an Underlying Epidemic: What Brings You Hope?
Mental Health, an Underlying Epidemic: What Brings You Hope?
Ryne Dunman and Jaein Kim
October 1, 2020
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Season Three of Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ Honors Original ‘Karate Kid’ Films
Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi
January 29, 2021
“Soul” breaks ground in Pixar Animation history by being the first film to feature an African-American protagonist. Behind the scenes, Pixar also defies expectations in representation by including one of the most diverse voice casts, which has a majority of Black voice actors.
Pixar Pours Heart and ‘Soul’ into Existential Animated Film
Sidra Asif, Grace Baek, and Claudia Lin
January 22, 2021
After going viral on TikTok and other social media platforms, teens all around the world are watching Megan Is Missing, a horror/thriller movie all about a teenager going missing after meeting a fake person online.
Mediocre Movie Gains Popularity for Obscene Content: ‘Megan is Missing’
Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi
January 13, 2021
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