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Briana Bey as she performs her dance “Love in the Dark” by Leroy Sanchez.

Bey Dances the Day Away

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | December 7, 2018

Junior and Dance Company member Briana Bey is December's Artist of the Month, which is an opportunity for the Visual and Performing Arts Department to choose one outstanding student per month to showcase...

Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are back for “Creed 2”, fighting against Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago from the previous “Rocky” series.

Creed 2 Review: Not Exactly a Knockout

Shawyan Rooein, Backpage Editor | December 6, 2018

Sequel to the original “Rocky” movie series and 2015’s “Creed”, “Creed 2” is sure to be a thrill for those who loved the first movie but may be a let down in some areas for those attached...

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Dylan Vanek, Co-News-Editor | December 5, 2018

Advanced Placement (AP) test registration usually takes place in April, a month before the test is administered in May. However, the College Board has decided to move AP test registration to October rather...

Concept art for the film, showing several jedi engaged in battle with Darth Vader, a sith lord.

Star Wars: New Fan-Film set to Become Most Expensive Created

Benjamin Kim, Business Team | December 4, 2018

While fans looked forward to seeing “The Force Awakens,” “Rogue One” and “The Last Jedi” in  December of 2015, 2016 and 2017, Disney will not be releasing an addition to the Star Wars franchise...

Each of the famed pork xiǎolóngbāo are made by hand by expert chefs. The soup dumplings are weighed and folded 18 times with lightning speed and a delicacy that comes only from hours of practice.

Dumplings Worth Waiting For at a Din Tai Fung Restaurant

Annie Qiao and Priscilla Baek | December 3, 2018

Recognized as the restaurant that serves “the world’s greatest dumplings” by Forbes Magazine, Din Tai Fung has gained success in South Coast Plaza with wait-lines that can sometimes exceed three...

Students from the 2017-18 Living Earth classes collaborate around a fish tank resting upon a wooden structure that they constructed themselves. The structure contains wheels that students drilled on with help from principal John Pehrson in the Innovation Lab.

Aquaponics Evolves Throughout the Years

Aaron Sha and Tiffany Wu | November 30, 2018

Freshmen Living Earth classes at Portola High have changed their aim of the Aquaponics Genius Project from project completion and system transportation to a full focus on environmental sustainability for...

The signature “Milky Bun” comes with one optional topping amongst a variety of options, such as gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate chips and peanuts.

Afters: All Hype, No Heart

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | November 29, 2018

Irvine Spectrum Center opened nearly 30 new businesses three months ago on August 18. While the list of food businesses consists mostly of well-known names, such as 85°C Bakery Cafe and BLKdot Coffee,...

At the beginning of Movember, all the participating staff members shaved all of their facial hair to start and did not shave until the end of the month.

Movember: Advocating for Men’s Health Issues on Campus

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | November 28, 2018

As many students have noticed many male staff members around campus such as principal John Pehrson, assistant principal Kris Linville and assistant principal Jeff Hernandez have stopped shaving their facial...

Saturday Night Stroll Through Spectrum

Saturday Night Stroll Through Spectrum

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | November 27, 2018

My dad and I went to Irvine Spectrum the other evening to fill our Saturday night, part of our weekly tradition. We parked near the cinema, taking the familiar red brick path through a stretch of restaurants....

The New Number 10

The New Number 10

Priscilla Baek, Co-News Editor | November 27, 2018

One of Shin-Sen-Gumi's popular dishes, Hakata Ramen, featres a deep and flavorful soup base topped with noodles customized to cook the way you order it. The ramen also comes with pieces of pork belly, green onion and ginger.

Ranking the Hottest Ramen Joints in Irvine

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | November 26, 2018

Warm savory broth, tender meats and handmade noodles are all qualities ramen lovers dream of. With its large population of Asian Americans, Irvine has become a hub for tasty ramen restaurants. But with...

Making the Student Body's Voice Heard

Making the Student Body’s Voice Heard

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | November 20, 2018

Students across campus have had strong opinions on ASB and the administration on spirit days held on campus, vocalizing complaints about houses receiving odd themes such as “stuck in the snow” for...

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