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Sophomores Roy Bae, Mackenzie Topete and Winston Yi perform “Galop”, a song filled with fast rhythmic beats on their unique wind instruments.

Fine Arts Week Starting Off with a Symphonic Boom

Shawyan Rooein and Nathan Oh | March 21, 2018

Fine Arts Week started strong with a thrilling performance from Symphonic Band on March 19 at lunch in the outdoor theater. Visual and Performing Arts department chair Desmond Stevens led the group in...

Editorial: Popular Vote is the Popular Choice

Editorial: Popular Vote is the Popular Choice

March 21, 2018

ASB has made a decision to change the school’s election from a popular vote to an Election Convention. We believe that the school should revert back to popular vote because of the flaws of the Election...

A small group of dancers consisting of sophomores Miranda Wang, Julia Kim, Frances Ning and Paris Zhuang and freshmen Eric Hao and Kate Dang and complete their routine inspired by the official music video for the hit K-pop song “Mic Drop” by BTS. As the theater fades to black, Dang ends the performance by dropping a microphone, imitating the iconic final move that gives the song its title.

Spring Dance Concert Breaks Ground for Dance Program

Annie Qiao, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 20, 2018

All eyes are drawn to the graceful, synchronized dancers contoured by colorful stage lighting and the darkness of the theater. Each dazzling flash of movement with the pulse of the music has the crowd...

Students use resources from the Innovation Lab to construct a graph located on the polar plane.
Sophomore Nicholas Delianedis works on the beginning of his project by using nails.

Students Study by Stitching String Shapes

Lauren Kettner, Copy Editor | March 20, 2018

Honors Pre-Calculus students created string art projects representing their studies in polar coordinates visually by using tools in the Innovation Lab from Mar. 1-2. “I wanted to use the Innovation...

Do We Remember HERstory on International Women’s Day?

Do We Remember HERstory on International Women’s Day?

Jane Zou, Copy Editor | March 20, 2018

International Women’s Day (IWD) was March 8 when we recognized women's accomplishments. Yet, companies have distorted the day’s purpose, disguising new products as promoting gender equality. It is...

Lined up at the blocks, swimmers leap into the water and swim one lap of each stroke with 10 seconds between each set of swimmers.

Saying Hello to a CIF Swim Season

Jane Zou, Copy Editor | March 19, 2018

Although the swim team is only in its second year, head coach Kellie Lawicki successfully petitioned the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to place the Bulldogs into Division 1 of four divisions....

Continuing her teaching in Office Hours, Shelley Godett explains the answers to homework questions with sophomore Joshua Kwon.

Shelley Godett: The Sine of an Amazing Teacher

Julia Kim, A&E Editor and Co-Business Manager | March 16, 2018

From loving juicy pens to singing trigonometry songs, it is evident that math department chair Shelley Godett is passionate for teaching. Her passion has been rightfully awarded with the Excellence in...

Andy Son focuses on his cello techniques by playing Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Symphony No.8” in class.

A Stroke of Excellence

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | March 15, 2018

Music students have participated in the Irvine Unified School District, All-Southern and All-State Honor ensembles, but none have ever performed with All-National. Until now. Sophomore Andy Son has been...

What Popular Artists will Keep their Fame?

What Popular Artists will Keep their Fame?

Simrat Singh, Copy Editor | March 14, 2018

Whether we are listening to “Havana” by Camila Cabello or practicing Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” music has become a staple of society. Some artists such as Michael Jackson, Elton John and...

The Election Convention will be placed into effect for the March election.

ASB Introduces New Voting System for Elections

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-In-Chief | March 13, 2018

The former popular vote ASB elections will be replaced by the two-part Election Convention in March to fill ASB positions for the 2018-19 school year.   In the primary election, all members of the...

Freshman Luna Lin dances to “Partition” during dance company’s “Iconic” performance.

Sports Spring into New Season at Pep Rally

Helena Hu, Social Media Director | March 12, 2018

Students packed the gym on March 9 to acknowledge the start of spring sports and gain excitement for what this season has to offer. With spring sports boasting the most athletes out of all seasons, the...

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