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October 26Resilience: Volume 5 Issue 1

Drawn by AP Studio Art: Drawing student and senior Natalie Yu, this piece is titled “Smile! You’re on Camera,” which is the phrase that Yu explores in her art. Through her use of inverted images and a self-portrait, Yu captures the message that being on camera is something she fears rather than smiles for.

AP Art Students Self-Reflect by Compiling Annual Portfolios

Claudia Lin, Co-News Editor
January 11, 2021

Corduroy pants: Junior Natalie Ho sports a thrifted pair of tan corduroy pants. Popularized in the 1970s for their distinct, vertical ribbing, corduroy pants are a soft and comfy piece perfect for the fall season.

Generation Z’s Guide to Fall Fashion

Sidra Asif and Celine Lee
November 17, 2020

Before reviewing what they learned the previous class, dancers quickly perform a stretch routine along to one or two songs.

Dance Chassés into First Jazz Combo

Jaein Kim, Director of Photography
November 6, 2020

Staff Members Supporting Rivalling Sports Teams Hit it Off

Bia Shok and Haruka Noda
November 2, 2020

The facts presented in the podcast may not exactly be the type of facts that you’ll need to know for your American History class, but they’ll definitely make you laugh out loud and put you in an upbeat mood.

Podcast Recommendations for Those Who Don’t Know Where to Start

Celine Lee, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

Jjigae is a Korean cabbage broth stewed with vegetables or meats. Freshman Charis Kim shows a variation of jjigae known as kimchi jjigae, in which part of the soup base is made up of spicy kimchi.

Students Learn the Art of Ethnic Heritage and Familial Culture during Intercultural Week

Krisha Konchadi, Social Media and Marketing Team
May 12, 2020

A local tennis court in Portola Springs is blocked with caution tape. The stay-at-home order left the usually packed courts vacant on a Saturday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the Community

Bia Shok, Helena Hu, and Jordan Lee
April 24, 2020

Ghafuri carves a bowl from a wooden block using a gauge, a tool used to make precise marks in wood. While he enjoys making bowls the most, he has also created letter openers and containers.

Junior Explores His Passion for Woodworking

Jordan Lee and Tiffany Wu
April 14, 2020

Senior Gabi Taylor, senior Eden Yeh, junior Adele Yoon, junior Kai Wong, junior Kaitlyn Suk, senior Haley Truong and junior Tiffany Lee always come together for support before competing at the annual Capistrano Valley Relays Meet.

How Senior Spring Sport Athletes Are Dealing With the Loss of Their Season

Ariana Wu, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020

Virtual Spirit Week Series

Virtual Spirit Week Series

Julia Kim, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2020

“Purple and Gray!” scream junior Jaein Kim and senior Alexandra Beltran.

Gallery: Spring Pep Rally

Jordan Lee, Visuals Director
March 16, 2020

The Alley had its grand opening on Feb.17, when the first 100 people were eligible to receive free merchandise and a half-off drink price. Since its opening, there is often a line outside the store.

The Alley is an Ally for All Boba Lovers

Emma Haag and Krisha Konchadi
March 16, 2020

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