“Helicopter parenting” of the 1980s has evolved into today’s “snowplow parenting.” Parents, many of whom tend to be of a higher socioeconomic status, often feel the need to clear any obstacles...

As Adrian Rangel-Sanchez stands in front of the classroom teaching choir, anyone can tell that he loves teaching almost as much as he loves music just by looking at the smiles on both his and his students’...

In an abyss between science and imagination lies “The Twilight Zone”, a CBS television series that popularized science fiction and dystopian fiction before its time in 1959-1964. Hosted by Rod Serling,...

Described as a “casual Persian storefront cafe” by Google, Naan & Kabob has built a reputation over the years of serving delicious halal food that stays true to Persian culture. However, a recent...

After an eight-game losing streak, boys’ tennis (8-8) had its first-ever league win against Irvine High 11-7 at the Game of the Week on April 16. The boys had a strong start to the match, leading the...

Boys’ volleyball (13-17) lost 0-3 against Irvine High April 19’s Game of the Week, marking the end of one of the team’s final games this season. Since this week’s theme was “Black-out,” a crowd...

After a close race, boys’ swim (2-6-1) lost its last duel meet against Woodbridge High 91-79 on April 17. Although the team ultimately ended the season with a defeated league record, many of the swimmers...

Rising American rapper, singer and songwriter Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, released his hit single “Old Town Road,” in December 2018. The genre-bending song quickly became a national...

Boys’ varsity golf (3-5) placed second in a tri-way match at Oak Creek Golf Club on April 9, taking the victory over Irvine High but a loss against Northwood High (221-204-224). Although the team cannot...

The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program is a college readiness class available in many schools across the country as an elective that assists students in academics and prepares them...

The field, the track and the court are all widely accepted as cutthroat arenas where only the very best succeed. It is the uncertainty of the outcome that keeps fans engaged with the game. However,...

Impressive graphics of interplanetary spaceships and Martian colonies might excite space travel enthusiasts around the world, but digital renderings are only limited insights to advancements in space technology...