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Dressed up as babies, the counseling department poses for a picture at their table beside their plates of food, ready to enjoy their chili and sides of cornbread and stuffed potatoes.

Staff Goes ‘Bone-Appetit’ at Annual Chili Cook-off

Annie Xiao and Suhana Kaur | November 12, 2024
Ofrendas created by Spanish Two were displayed in the upper 1000 Student Commons. “The students in the Chinese class and the students from the French program also came to join,” said Spanish teacher Otto Lopez. “Almost 350 students at school participated in the tradition.”

Honoring Tradition: Students Remember the Spirit of Dia de los Muertos at Portola High

Nora Aljazzar and Sruti Allani | November 8, 2024
Students vote in polling booths found in the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Student Center. “It is very important for young people to be involved and do their civic duty because they are going to be the ones living in the future, [which] depends on the results of the vote,” UCI vote center lead and Orange County Registrar of Voters representative Elena Marukhlenko said. “So it's very important for young people to know what's going on and to find out and just be proactive.”

UCI Polling Centers Facilitate Youth Voter Participation

Parmin Zamani and Maya Tedini | November 7, 2024
Tammy Kim is driven to make the city a place where everyone can thrive by prioritizing innovative approaches to public safety, revitalized community spaces and affordable housing options for all. “What keeps me motivated is the incredible spirit of Irvine’s people,” Kim said. “Every day, I meet residents who are passionate about making our community even better. Whether it’s parents advocating for school improvements, small business owners working hard to provide for their families, or young people pushing for a more sustainable future, they inspire me to work tirelessly on their behalf.”

An Exploration of the Policies of Four Candidates on the City of Irvine’s Mayoral Ballot

Sky Nguyen, Assistant Features Editor | November 5, 2024
The Irvine Civic Center is one of 15 voting centers for Irvine residents headed to elect a non-partisan Mayor and four City Council members on Nov. 5, according to the City of Irvine. Early voting and vote-by-mail options have enhanced accessibility for all voters.

How Irvine Chooses its Leaders: A Look into the City’s Election Process

Sky Nguyen, Assistant Features Editor | November 5, 2024
Democratic candidate Dave Min faces off with Republican candidate Scott Baugh for the open seat for California’s 47th District in the House of Representatives. Baugh has retained a three-point lead ahead of Min for the district, according to the latest poll by WPA Intelligence.

A Breakdown of Dave Min and Scott Baugh: Two Critical Candidates for California’s 47th District Race

Parmin Zamani and Siri Kolanupaka | November 5, 2024
With voting ballots cast across the nation, the focus shifts to the Electoral College process, where electors will meet in the capital of Washington, D.C. to determine the presidential and vice presidential race winners.

The Path to Presidency: How the Electoral College Plays a Crucial Role in Elections

Sky Nguyen, Assistant Features Editor | November 5, 2024
As of Nov. 5, presidential nominees former president Donald Trump and current vice president Kamala Harris remain in a tight race, according to election polls by the New York Times.

The Final Countdown: Presidential Candidates Race to Secure Last-Minute Votes

Suhana Kaur, Staff Writer | November 5, 2024
Defense attorney and sophomore Ansh Gosain direct examines trial witness and senior Musa Atif, whom he worked closely with while preparing for the scrimmage. Collaboration plays an important role in the success of the team because of the bonds it cultivates, according to Atif. “I’m going to miss having a team and a group of people I can work with and rely on,” Atif said.

Mock Trial Demands Order in the Court During First Scrimmage of the Season

Kayley Winata and Zoha Syed | November 4, 2024
Class Council displays each homecoming build built for the four class themes before debuting their dance during the homecoming halftime show against University High. Each grade level was assigned a Pixar movie, where freshman had "The Incredibles," sophomores "Monsters Inc.," juniors "Cars," and seniors "Toy Story.” “Class Council started getting involved in the beginning of the school year.” Spanish teacher and Class Council advisor Otto Lopez said. “Once they found out the theme, they started doing the backdrop build. They started choreographing the dance. They started thinking about outfits and costumes to wear.”

Class Council Arranges for Pixar-Themed Homecoming Dance

Nora Aljazzar, Staff Writer | October 25, 2024
YAT leader, Youth Outreach Program member and junior Chloe Chen hands a registration form to senior Morgan Tien during the voter registration drive on Oct. 10. “It's important that all levels of our government and our community [are accessible] to more people because we see today [there are] some restrictions in different areas of the country and people being more dissatisfied with the government,” YAT leader, Youth Outreach member and senior Aaron Owens said. “We want people to have a chance to connect with their government, to actually make a change that they want to see.”

Annual Voter Registration Drive Spurs Action

Marianne Chan, Assistant Opinion Editor | October 18, 2024
DECA vice president and senior Harini Rameshbabu introduces an ice breaker activity at the annual Portola High Business Mini Conference. Having put in the time to cultivate the conference, Rameshbabu addresses her peers in the opening activity. Rameshbabu said that her intention to join the business program came from longing for self-discovery. “I just wanted to gain more leadership skills and just overall, learn more stuff about myself and gain communication skills,” Rameshbabu said. “I thought it was a great way for me to learn what I do best and learn what works for me and not.”

Fellow IUSD Schools Join Portola High Business Mini Conference for the First Time

Nora Aljazzar, Staff Writer | October 11, 2024
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