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Although the University of California schools are public, tuition has steadily increased and may continue at an upward trend if this proposal is to be passed.

The Frenzy Financial Fight To Keep or Raise UC Tuition

Julia Kim, A&E Editor and Co-Business Manager | March 12, 2018

UC regents will vote to either keep or raise tuition fees and student fee services for all University of California schools in late May. If approved by officials, all schools will raise tuition by 2.7...

Social Media in Schools: An Unorthodox Pairing

Social Media in Schools: An Unorthodox Pairing

Ajinkya Rane, Sports Editor | March 12, 2018

Instagram and schoolwork typically never go together, but recently students and teachers have been embracing the use of social media sites to create awareness about projects and draw students into lessons....

Science Olympiad students celebrate after finishing all of their events.

Science Olympiad Keeps its Ion the Prize

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | March 9, 2018

Science Olympiad will advance to the state competition in April after placing fifth at its regional competition on Feb. 10. But trophies and medals aside, what goes on behind the scenes of this highly...

Freshman Jun Kim and sophomore Nicholas Hung perform the turning side kick and the middle block after their weekly training at IL-DO Taekwondo Center.

Nicholas Hung Up on Getting an Instructor’s License

Jane Zou and Aaron Sha | March 9, 2018

When most teenagers think of a license, they imagine the coveted driver’s license. If you ask sophomore Nicholas Hung, however, you may not receive this answer. Hung is working hard towards an instructor’s...

Freshmen Eric Hao, Rachel Abalos and Youssef Yassim depart for Emerald City.

We’re Off to See the Musical, The Wonderful ‘Wizard of Oz’

Maryam Shama and Ki Joon Lee | March 8, 2018

Through a careful selection process, roles were chosen to embody the characters in the fictional world of “Wizard of Oz.” While the date may seem far, the performers, stage crew and staff are already...

Sophomore Brett Shin takes time outside of class to practice his pit orchestra music in order to be prepared for the rehearsals.

Follow The Yellow Note Road

Ali Elmalky, Staff Writer | March 7, 2018

“The Wizard of Oz” musical will showcase talents of the newly-formed pit orchestra that consists of instruments of all types, differing from last year’s pre-recorded music tracks. “Pit orchestras...

Students, Staff and Guests Speak at Second Passion Day

Students, Staff and Guests Speak at Second Passion Day

Helena Hu, Social Media Director | March 6, 2018

Students listened to both adults and their peers from the community speak about their passions at the second annual Passion Day event on campus on Monday. Last year’s inaugural event  encouraged more...

What is the Appropriate Age to Start Using Social Media?

What is the Appropriate Age to Start Using Social Media?

Anthony Chan and Shawyan Rooein | March 5, 2018

After social media’s popularity grew over a short period of time, problems were quickly raised such as cyberbullying. Nowadays, children are becoming more attached to using social media on their cellphones. Children...

Sophomores wrote lab reports on their Genius Project that includes information on how to perform each demonstration and the chemistry concepts behind the reactions

Chemistry Students Recreate Practical Film Effects With Household Items

Lauren Kettner and Chloe Ma | March 5, 2018

Sophomores are spending second semester to create their own versions of common movie practical effects for their chemistry-based genius projects to learn how chemistry can be related back to real world...

In preparation for football practice, Brittany bandages Russell Sung's ankle to avoid injuries.

Sometimes ‘No Pain’ is a Gain: Tips on how to Avoid Athletic Injuries

Maryam Shama and Nathan Oh | March 5, 2018

As athletes practice and compete in games, many encounter unfortunate injuries that may disqualify them from playing. However, many students work with campus athletic trainer, Brittany Frymire, to get...

Math club members Nicholas Delianedis, William Hsieh, Joyee Chen, Anthony Tan, Harry Song and Nikhil Jha competed in Math Day at the Beach against other high schools’ math-specialized upperclassmen.

Math Club’s First Competition on a Positive Slope

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | March 2, 2018

Math club members attended their first math competition, Math Day at the Beach, on Feb. 24. Sophomores Joyee Chen, Nicholas Delianedis, William Hsieh, Nikhil Jha and Harry Song and freshman Anthony Tan...

Lead guitarist Yash Menon, rhythm guitarist Nicholas Hung, bass guitarist Brian Yip, and drummer and vocalist Derrick Peng of Cardboard Prison performed a medley of songs, playing several original compositions.

Cardboard Prison Performs in Battle of the Bands

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2018

With members skillfully strumming electric guitars and pounding a beat on the drums, Cardboard Prison, a student-led band, performed in the 25th annual Battle of the Bands against five other groups from...

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