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Relatives who lost a family member due to the Coronavirus surge are outside Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital in New Delhi on April 21, according to the Associated Press. New Delhi has become a major hotspot during the surge.
India’s Healthcare System Collapses as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Aadi Mehta, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
A quick Google search for “Boba in Irvine” on Google shows that there are 20 shops in Irvine alone. To such entities, the boba shortage poses risk of bankruptcy or unemployment; for many, carrying boba is a factor that pulls customers in.
Boba Shortage Casts Calamity onto Californians
Ava Caleca, Erin Choi, and Krisha Konchadi
May 5, 2021
Senior Natalie Yu constructs a prototype of a small mechanical ‘automata box’ during Introduction to Engineering Design, which was first introduced as a course option for the 2020-21 school year. The debut of Principles of Engineering next school year is the second step of a collaborative effort between engineering teacher Anthony Pham, principal John Pehrson and IUSD’s ROP/CTE division to create an engineering pathway for Portola High students.
New Engineering Course Builds Framework for Hands-On Learning
Justin Tang, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
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Vice president candidate and junior Stella Jung and newly elected ASB president and junior Amitoj Singh hang posters around Portola High to publicize their campaign. ASB candidates used a combination of posters and flyers and hung them on stairwells and bulletin boards.

Introducing the 2021-22 Elected ASB Officials

Freshman Belan Ngo’s crochet designs are heavily inspired by fashion trends she sees on social media platforms, whether it be TikTok, Pinterest or Instagram. “I saw videos on TikTok, actually. There was this one girl who was making a heart crochet hat, and I couldn’t find a tutorial on YouTube, so she helped me with it and sent me different videos to learn off of,” Ngo said. “I also check people’s Instagrams and see what’s most popular at the moment and see if I can turn it into a crochet item.”

Student Small Businesses: Freshman Belan Ngo Crafts Business with Homemade Apparel

Machine Learning Club president Lavanya Gupta starts the inter-school competition over Zoom to test students on their knowledge of machine learning, a type of data analysis that predicts decisions based on past patterns.

Machine Learning Club Launches First Club Competition

Junior Havanna Eleyadath natively speaks Malayalam, independently studies Egyptian, Icelandic, Gaelic, Welsh and Latin and is taking Spanish III this school year.

This Student Can Translate Hieroglyphics. And Speak Six Languages.

Whether it is Black Lives Matter or Stop Asian Hate, both minorities are fighting for the same thing: freedom and equality. Rather than pointing the blame at other minorities for racism, Asian Americans and Black Americans need to protest together in order to dismantle systems that suppress them.

Fighting Racism with Racism: An Impossible Battle Against Black and Asian Hate

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If implemented, vaccine passports will violate privacy rights and make it harder for people to travel because of low vaccine availability in the country.
Deciding which college to attend is a large milestone during high school. Although it is not the most common choice, choosing to attend community college can provide various benefits financially and mentally.
Online classes do not offer social interaction for students who may need it for a better high school experience.
April 2021: Volume 5 Issue 4
Northwood High’s offensive player holds the ball as Weidner and Zdanavage double team her and stall so defense has enough time to adjust accordingly. “We knew that Northwood was going to come back and be an even more difficult opponent than the last time we played them because the last time we played them, we beat them,” defender and junior Diya Nadig said.
Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Northwood 5/3
Claudia Lin, Co-News Editor
May 7, 2021
While on a trip to the United Kingdom, a newly college-graduated Wind Ralston stands on the St. Andrews golf course, which is regarded as the birthplace of golf in the 15th century, according to Guinness World Records.
Wind Ralston: From High School Golf Player to Golf Coach
Ryne Dunman and Jenny Won
April 30, 2021
Right forward and junior Krista Calkins uses her body to protect the ball from the Vaqueros’ defender with hopes of finding another forward to drive it up the field. Calkins was substituted in for Song in the last seven minutes of the half.
Girls’ Soccer Scores Victory and Redemption against the Vaqueros
Claudia Lin, Co-News Editor
April 29, 2021
Junior AJ Moore enters form before hitting a forehand in a serve. The Bulldog’s number one singles players, Moore beat Sage Hill High’s number one singles player 6-2, according to head boys’ tennis coach Natasha Schottland.
Boys’ Tennis vs. Sage Hill April 22
Celine Lee, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Junior Havanna Eleyadath natively speaks Malayalam, independently studies Egyptian, Icelandic, Gaelic, Welsh and Latin and is taking Spanish III this school year.
This Student Can Translate Hieroglyphics. And Speak Six Languages.
Ryne Dunman, Naila Talib, and Celine Lee
April 9, 2021
Freshman Belan Ngo’s crochet designs are heavily inspired by fashion trends she sees on social media platforms, whether it be TikTok, Pinterest or Instagram. “I saw videos on TikTok, actually. There was this one girl who was making a heart crochet hat, and I couldn’t find a tutorial on YouTube, so she helped me with it and sent me different videos to learn off of,” Ngo said. “I also check people’s Instagrams and see what’s most popular at the moment and see if I can turn it into a crochet item.”
Student Small Businesses: Freshman Belan Ngo Crafts Business with Homemade Apparel
Lauren Hsu and Akshay Raj
April 5, 2021
Senior Gina Cardini, along with her parents and younger brother, visit the Taj Mahal on one of the many excursions the family took during their time living in India. “I cherish those six years of my life with all my heart,” Cardini said. “Everything that I
Citizen of the World: Gina Cardini
Charlotte Cao, Co-News Editor
March 23, 2021
Student Small Businesses: Senior’s Dreams Are No Longer a Delusion Through Clothing Brand Delusional Matter
Student Small Businesses: Senior’s Dreams Are No Longer a Delusion Through Clothing Brand Delusional Matter
Kayla Moshayedi and Ariana Wu
March 1, 2021
In the climax of the fight scene in the final episode, fans watched as Wanda Maximoff sheds her sweatpants and track jacket for her Scarlet Witch costume, complete with a headdress that pays homage to the original character design from the comics.
‘WandaVision’ Lays out the MCU’s Vision for Phase Four
Charlotte Cao and Jenny Won
April 22, 2021
Mainstream pop artists: Doja Cat and J Balvin; rap artists BROCKHAMPTON, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky; and r&b artists SZA and Khalid released their long-awaited music on April 9 that had fans anticipating the release.
Hot New Releases to Add to Your Spring Jams
Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi
April 21, 2021
‘Framing Britney Spears’ explores controversial modern-day topics such as conservatorship and misogyny to showcase the downsides associated with stardom.
The Dark Side of Fame: ‘Framing Britney Spears’
Ava Caleca, Media Director
April 6, 2021
For those on a gluten-free diet, this crispy breaded shrimp from China Moon Restaurant is an excellent choice. With a light, starchy breading over a flavorful mini salad, this shrimp dish is popular for good reason. Although China Moon Restaurant does not offer delivery options, it is well worth the trip for takeout considering the array of gluten-free options and the many precautions they take to avoid gluten contamination.
Quarantine-Style Lunar New Year Calls for Home-Style Restaurant Food
Cara Chan, Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, and Naila Talib
February 19, 2021
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