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Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Ing

Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Ing

Maya Sabbaghian, Co Editor-in-Chief | April 26, 2018

Name: Alyssa Ing Grade: Sophomore Sport and Level: Frosh Soph Track and Field (Long Distance 1600 team) Years Playing: 2 Favorite Moment in a Meet: “The last 100 meters of my race, because...

How To Get Credit For Art Classes

How To Get Credit For Art Classes

Jane Zou, Copy Editor | April 25, 2018

The latest ‘Far Cry’ installment takes players to the lush natural environment of fictional Hope County, Montana to fight a cult that has overtaken the region.

‘Far Cry 5’: A Game to Die for

Nathan Oh, Staff Writer | April 24, 2018

The Far Cry franchise, known for its exotic and foreign settings, released its new installment in March. Titled “Far Cry 5” and set in America for the first time, the premise consists of the player...

Work Hard, Play Hard: Why the Minimum GPA to Compete Should be Raised

Work Hard, Play Hard: Why the Minimum GPA to Compete Should be Raised

Helena Hu and Aaron Sha | April 23, 2018

Most students become interested in playing a sport when they enter high school as part of their extracurricular activities. However, the 2.0 minimum GPA to play sports in high school should be raised to...

Four-sport athlete and sophomore Kaveh Wojtowich prepares to jump back into the action during a JV football game.

Four Sports, One Athlete and a Whole Lot of Dedication

Jordan Lee and Farhad Taraporevala | April 20, 2018

Sophomore Kaveh Wojtowich is one of the school’s only four-sport athletes. He competes in varsity track, JV soccer, football and volleyball. Wojtowich’s drive and perseverance to succeed in athletics...

Sophomore Stephanie Tang helps an incoming freshman sign up for the National Organization of Women club. Students were able to watch performances from the visual and performing arts department and learn about the available activities on campus.

Bulldogs Welcome a New Pack of Pups at Eighth Grade Family Night

Helena Hu and Maya Sabbaghian | April 19, 2018

The smell of food trucks, rows of club booths and a mock pep rally greeted the incoming class of 2022 at Family Night on Monday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The eighth graders spoke with current ASB, club and...

The Science Olympiad team gathers for a pep talk before the competition.

It is All About Team Chemistry on Science Olympiad

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | April 18, 2018

Science Olympiad placed 18th at the Southern California Scioly State Competition which was hosted at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena on April 7. The team competed against 30 of Southern...

Sophomores Madelyn Noh, Justin Tam and Shawyan Rooein with world history teacher Natasha Schottland smile with their volunteer gloves in hand.

Food for the Poor Club is Food for Thought

Jordan Lee, Photo Editor | April 17, 2018

For many students, volunteering is a way to build an impressive college application, but for members of Food for the Poor Club, giving back to the community is a profound and personal experience that has...

Kaveh Wojtowich returns the ball to the opponents with a spike and scores a point for the team.

JV Boys’ Volleyball Sets its Way to Success at Game of the Month

Maryam Shama, Opinion Editor | April 16, 2018

JV boys’ volleyball (21-5) defeated Irvine High 2-0 during its game of the month on April 11 in the gym. Their next game will take place on April 18 at 3:30 p.m. against Servite High at the home stadium....

The Value of Sophomore Conferences

The Value of Sophomore Conferences

Jacob Kim, Marketing Manager | April 13, 2018

This year, counselors Melissa Gibson, Ryan Itchon and Debby Dodd met with every sophomore and their parents to plan classes for junior and senior year. These meetings are extremely effective because they...

Sophomore Briana Bey faces the opposing team’s pitcher at the batting ground.

Softball Falls Short at Spring Season’s First Game of the Month

Ki Joon Lee, Copy Editor | April 12, 2018

JV softball (2-8) lost its first Game of the Month against El Toro High 7-11 on March 27 at the home field. El Toro High, one of the strongest teams in the league, dominated with strong offense, but supporting...

During the Science Fair, Aamina shows her project to the audience. She explains how her project breaks down the image of a brain tumor into parts that are easy to read.

Freshman Wins First Place at IUSD Science Fair

Chloe Ma and Maya Sabbaghian | April 11, 2018

Standing beside a display of extensive scientific research, freshman Aamina Khaleel won first place in the Irvine Unified School District science fair with her project called  “The Detection of Brain...

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