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“Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” Netflixs latest hit from Korea, held the No. 1 spot for six weeks for non-English series, according to Deadline.
K-Drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Takes Meaningful Steps Towards Autism Representation in Mainstream Media
September 9, 2022
Korean pop girl group TWICE performs “Scientist” at the Dickies Arena in Texas during the TWICE Fourth World Tour “III” in February. Over the past few years, K-pop has become an international sensation. TWICE is the first K-pop girl group to headline and sell out a U.S. stadium.
We ‘Talk That Talk’ About these Summer K-pop Releases
September 7, 2022
‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers:’Kendrick Lamar’s Perspective on Society Today
‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers:’Kendrick Lamar’s Perspective on Society Today
May 31, 2022
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, who play Dr. Strange and Wanda Maximoff respectively, attend the 2019 Comic-Con convention, when Marvel announced the “Doctor Strange” sequel as part of its phase four lineup. Since that initial announcement, the movie has faced significant production issues, including director turnover, multiple reshoots and a pandemic, which ultimately delayed the release date by a year, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Will Drive you Mad
May 23, 2022
Netflix’s new show “Heartstopper” is in Top 10 of all shows in all of Netflix series and has pulled in 929,000 engagements, according to Variety.
Netflix’s New Show is a ‘Heartstopper’
May 18, 2022
Student Art
Students in the Portobellas a cappella group hold practices every Friday during office hours and are currently practicing “Waiting for the World to Change” by John Mayer. Before each rehearsal, the group members warm up their voices with singing exercises in a semicircle. Instead of a conductor, the group snaps fingers to keep time, according to junior Nithila Francis.
From Soprano to Bass, Meet Portola’s Student-Directed A Cappella Group: the Portobellas
September 21, 2022
Kody Lin Finds her Voice in the Realm of Musical Theater
June 1, 2022
Instrumental Music Ensembles Bring the Silver Screen to Life at Soundtracks & Cinema Concert
May 27, 2022
Senior Mia Zappala’s painting titled “Parasocial was one of six art pieces selected to receive recognition at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Gallery. “Its about how a lot of teens these days use parasocial relationships with people online or influencers to cope with their own relationships in real life and how that can be very unhealthy,” Zappala said
Bulldog-made Art Receives Spotlight in City of Irvine Art Gallery
May 9, 2022
Freshman Ananya Vuppula and her group perform a Bollywood dance at the SASA cultural show on April 16. They danced to “Pinga,” “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” and “Ghagra.” She said her favorite part was dancing with her friends and getting to know them better.
Freshman Ananya Vuppula Lives the Bollywood Dream through Cultural Dancing
May 5, 2022
Arts & Entertainment
You Really “Autumn” Know These Fall Fashion Fits!
September 15, 2022
Physics teacher Ryan Johnson reads a poem from his phone at an open mic in Long Beach. “For me, its a way of noticing the beauty in everyday life that I, for whatever reason, think that people arent already describing as beautiful,” Johnson said.
Creativity in STEM: Ryan Johnson’s Journey with Poetry
June 1, 2022
According to choir teacher Nina Crecia, who composed “Eternal Bond” for Canta Bella, one does not become a composer only when they gain recognition or create a masterpiece — one becomes a composer when they write their first song. “It can sometimes be a hindrance when you think you have to be amazing at something, because everybody has to start somewhere,” Crecia said. “So start by starting: if you have one idea, just honor that idea and let it flourish and write that song.”
Choir Teacher Nina Crecia Helps Canta Bella Celebrate Its “Eternal Bond
May 23, 2022
Tom Cruise returns as fighter pilot “Maverick” in a sequel to his hit film “Top Gun”. The film is expected to contain new technology such as camera operations, flight footage and film gauges that were created over a span of ten years, according to Cruise at the film’s world premiere on May 4.
Prepare for Take-Off (Again) with ‘Top Gun’: Tom Cruise Flies as ‘Maverick’ 36 Years Later
May 20, 2022
Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?
Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?
May 19, 2022
Mukbanging these Ramen Noodles
May 17, 2022
Since the “Keeping up with the Kardashains” debut nearly 15 years ago, a new series will continue the legacy to feed the anticipation from impatient fans: “The Kardashians” airs every Thursday on Hulu.
The Kardashians Return in Stylish New Series
May 6, 2022
Junior Jesulayomi Bello, acting as Glory in Act 1, stretches her hand up to the sky, saying “Goodbye Wes!” A few seconds later, mystical, relieving music sets the closing scene with northern lights.
Love is in the Air with ‘Almost, Maine’
May 5, 2022
Reviewing Three Local Vegan Restaurants
Reviewing Three Local Vegan Restaurants
May 4, 2022
For senior Aarushi Shankar, the flute provides many opportunities to create melodies and find out what she likes in her compositions. “I take my flute, and I start playing a melody. Then I work around things,” Shankhar said. “If I hear something that I like, I save that, and I write it in… Then I started working out like harmonies and chords. So thats super helpful for me, because its a lot harder for me to just sing out like a melody.”
Aarushi Shankar ‘Composes’ Her Life Through ‘bitterness’
April 29, 2022
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