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One of senior Yunseo Kwon’s favorite pieces in her portfolio submission is her self portrait because it represents her experience with different art mediums and styles. “It incorporates design elements that I’ve been learning recently and the realistic art I’ve been doing for a long time so combining them to make me felt like my identity is being revealed through my artwork,” Kwon said.

Orange County Register Artist of the Year Semifinalists Senior Yunseo Kwon and Junior Michelle Lu Rise to Success

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | April 10, 2024
“Dune: Part Two” was released in theaters on March 1 as a sequel to “Dune: Part One” released in 2021. Building upon the storyline laid out in "Dune: Part One,” the film dives deeper into the desert planet of Arrakis, forming a story of community, power and betrayal.

The Ascension of Paul Atreides: “Dune: Part Two” Captures Fascinating Transition from Hero to Villain

Claire Chan, Front Page Editor | March 27, 2024
Visual Arts teacher Kearci Thompson poses with her Orange County Outstanding Art Educator Award certificate. “Something I really love about my job is the creativity that the students bring into the room each day that helps me fuel my own creativity,” Thompson said. “I love getting to collaborate with them and come up with new ideas.”

Artistic, Avid and Assiduous: Visual Arts Teacher Kearci Thompson Recognized as Outstanding Arts Educator

Marianne Chan, Staff Writer | March 26, 2024
Chameleon (Viola Davis) is the newest villain in “Kung Fu Panda 4.” When Po learns that Chameleon has orchestrated Tai Lung’s resurgence, he commits to a journey to stop the shape-shifting sorceress’s devious scheme to steal the chi of various Kung Fu masters from the Spirit Realm and expand her power.

‘Cooking’ Up Character Growth: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Embraces Familiarity in Cinema’s Ever-Changing Landscape

Alice Ahn and Kelly Yeh | March 25, 2024

A Closer Look at How “High School Musical” Came to Fruition

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | March 22, 2024
Wingstop’s show stopping fries are one of the highlights of the restaurant: “One of my favorite things is the seasoned fries,” sophomore Lee Gilat said. “Their flavors are addicting and you can always go back for more. They never get bland. It always tastes like something new is in your mouth even though it is the same flavor.”

Tiktok’s Most Popular Restaurant: Wingstop Bursts with Flavor and Excitement

Olivia Ganes and Nina Krish | February 22, 2024
Sophomore Jenny Park, sophomore Darin Nguyen and sophomore Andrew Zhang guide mentee and sophomore Justin Mach’s mallets when playing the marimba, Mach’s favorite instrument to play, according to Mach. “The big piece in the beginning is just building that rapport and trust between the mentees and the mentors,” education specialist Melody Resendez said. “If we can get that going in a year, that alone, it's a huge accomplishment.”

United Sound ‘Amplifies’ Inclusivity in Music

Kayley Winata and Kelly Yeh | February 15, 2024
Art Fair participants from various clubs and art courses had the opportunity to sell handmade creations to students at stands near the ASB room during lunch from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. “I feel like it's just a good way to connect with the rest of my peers, the artist community [and] the student body while also giving back to the school because it's given me so many opportunities where I can flourish in the creative arts,” artist and junior Alexander Torpus said.

Students ‘Sew’ Off Their Talent in the Art Fair

Marianne Chan and Stephanie Hwang | February 13, 2024
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” premiered on Dec. 19, releasing weekly episodes until Jan. 30. The series is incredibly faithful to the book, only having subtle changes to accommodate for the pacing of a TV show. To ensure a seamless adaptation, Rick Riordan, the author of the books, was an executive producer and had unique input for how his writing would translate to the screen, according to Disney+.

Disney’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Delivers a Mythical Marvel

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | February 7, 2024
Sophomore Sophia Kim and Parker Abernathy from Foothill High gaze into each other’s eyes at the start of their romantic night at Winter Formal. Couples often match their corsages and boutonnieres, and the male often wears a tie that is the same color as their date’s dress.

Bulldogs’ Outfits Shine in ‘A Night Under the Lanterns’ Winter Formal

Hannah Ko and Parmin Zamani | February 5, 2024
“Mean Girls'' features a brand new cast based on the 2004 film and the 2017 musical of the same name. Avantika, Reneé Rapp and Bebe Wood play the famed trio of Karen Shetty, Regina George and Gretchen Wieners who rule the “girl world” of North Shore High School.

‘Mean Girls’ is Far From Fetch

Elise Ngo, Features Editor | February 1, 2024
Senior Nithila Francis sings “Warrior” by Demi Lovato. Most of her extracurriculars involve singing, so she wanted to perform an activity that she was the most comfortable with, according to Francis.

Creating a Performance Opportunity: Students Showcase their Skills in the Talent Show

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | January 19, 2024
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