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With countless chains making online ordering and delivery an option, social distancing can be practiced even when shopping for groceries.

Social Distancing Should Not Be Ignored

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | April 15, 2020

California became the first state to issue a “stay at home” order to deal with the COVID-19 crisis with executive order N-33-20 on March 19. Clearly, Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken the threat seriously,...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students found it harder to resist being on their screens. Students spend more time playing video games and scrolling through social media platforms during the time they would normally be at school.

Students Need to Step Away From Their Screens

Bia Shok, Staff Writer | April 6, 2020

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered residents to limit social interaction outside of a household, more students have been turning to entertainment on Netflix, TikTok and Instagram. However, students...

While COVID-19 may not be a direct threat to everyone, nurse James Matejeck recommended that people still practice social distancing for everyone's safety.

Q&A with James Matejeck

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | March 20, 2020

The World Health organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Mar.11.  According to ABC News, “When panic is present, people tend to become doubtful, fearful, pessimistic. Panicked people subconsciously...

While many may see online school as a way to do minimal work, students and teachers must work in tandem to manage Emergency Distance Learning.

Staff Editorial: Students Cannot Afford to Slack Off

March 19, 2020

With Irvine Unified School District’s (IUSD) closure of all schools and facilities in the district, effective March 16 until April 6 at the earliest, students will participate in Emergency Distance Learning...

Spring Sports Postponed

Emma Haag, Staff Writer | March 18, 2020

Updated April 7: The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has cancelled all spring sectional, regional, state championship events, according to CIF executive director Ron Nocetti in an official...

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