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Senior and senior patrol leader Vish Satuloori stands on a lunch table to give his fellow scout members instructions for their upcoming volunteering activity.

Seniors Ashwin Goel and Vish Satuloori Lead Irvine Troop 622

Michael Sun, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor | January 8, 2024
Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Madeline Chung and Kayley Winata | December 22, 2023
The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

Shaina Taebi and Claire Liu | December 22, 2023
Juniors Danica Dagdag and Josephine Nguyen study before class on the outside tables. Together, they use the study strategy of collaboration to work on their psychology and math assignments.

Finals Week Flurries: Study Strategies to Make Students’ Spirits Bright

Sky Nguyen and Tara Vatandoust | December 18, 2023
Senior Jeremy Chae sings as sophomore Caleb Shin records his voice with a production software. Despite being the band’s lead vocalist, Chae’s primary instrument was not always voice. “Honestly, I never thought that I would sing,” Chae said. “I thought it was really scary, even though I did play violin. I never really liked the idea of performance.”

Senior Jeremy Chae ‘Blooms’ Christian Music Group Otic Orchid

Maitri Allani and Michael Sun | December 7, 2023
Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences

Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences

Stephanie Hwang and Hannah Ko | December 4, 2023
Senior Belan Ngo reorganizes necklaces in the accessory section at Brandy Melville. “I just got a promotion, and now I'm the accessories manager, so basically I merchandise and market all the jewelry items, and I'm in charge of making sure everything looks good,” Ngo said.

‘Working’ It: Meet the Bulldogs Who Have Jobs

Camille Clement and Nina Krish | November 29, 2023
Senior Mathias Lee (fifth from left) gathers at the retirement ceremony of his uncle HeeWoon Yoon (thirteenth from left) with his family to celebrate Yoon’s tumultuous journey as a veteran and commitment to defending the country in the Marine Corps.

Fighting for Freedom: Honor the Brave Heroes Among the Community

Camille Clement and Madeline Chung | November 21, 2023
Social Studies teacher Jon Resendez stands with his 2022-2023 cohort of policy fellows. Each teacher was selected from across California based upon their commitment to the classroom, their ability to advocate for their students and their pursuit of innovation in teaching, according to Teach Plus California.

From Classroom to Change-Maker: Jon Resendez Advocates for Students and Teachers in Teach Plus California Fellowship

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | November 16, 2023
Students in the marine zoology elective had the opportunity to witness various species and ecosystems covered in class in real life. “The jellyfish module was my favorite topic,” junior Irene Jung said. “All the species in the aquarium were real and alive, and we saw and got to touch moon jellies and other cool species.”

Marine Zoology Students had One “Shell” of a Time at Aquarium Field Trip

Kayley Winata, Staff Writer | November 9, 2023
Mishra (third from left) and Hommez (right most) pose with their fellow elementary Science Olympiad coaches and teacher adviser before a tournament, located at Sierra Vista Middle School. “The [original] idea for OCAST was elementary Science Olympiad,” Hommez said. “We were planning on creating that at Woodbury, but due to COVID, we were unable to, so we started OCAST instead. But a year later, we were able to get in touch with the principal.”

OCAST “Casts” A Love for Science Upon Young Scholars

Michael Sun, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor | November 9, 2023
A Chipotle team member rolls a burrito while the automated makeline assembles a bowl. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kid's meals can be made above the makeline while the automated system creates bowls and salads.

Bowls, Salads and Automation: A Look Into Chipotle’s New Digital Makeline Currently Being Tested in Irvine

Tyler Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 1, 2023
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