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The sense of accomplishment that students feel after receiving a ticket pushes them to be better. “The fact that people acknowledge their good deeds and give them credit for it makes students want to be even better in order to receive more attention,” according to junior Madison Lee.

Person of Ticket: Why PRIDE Tickets Should Be Digitized

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | November 27, 2023

Apart from nominating students for a pizza lunch each semester, teachers can also acknowledge good behavior on the spot: PRIDE tickets. Created by the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)...

Skilled trade workers at the San Diego State University march across campus, conveying their frustrations with wages and the salary pay structure, according to KPBS.

Cal State Skilled Trade Workers Strike Across All 23 Campuses for Higher Salaries

Nina Krish and Elise Ngo | November 21, 2023

One thousand one hundred skilled trade workers participated in a one-day strike across all California State University (CSU) campuses on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to protest against stalled contract negotiations...

Poor air quality from the fire caused multiple schools in Tustin to shut down temporarily. "Nobody wants to close schools,'' vice president of the Tustin Unified School Board Allyson Muniz Damikolas said in a statement released to ABC News. "I want schools opened as fast as possible and as safely as possible.”

Tustin’s Historic World War II North Hangar Burns Down

Aditi Salunkhe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 21, 2023

A fire broke out in Tustin’s North Hangar on Nov. 7. Firefighters initially attempted to put out the flames, but the sheer size of the building made the task too dangerous, so a controlled burn was implemented...

Senior Mathias Lee (fifth from left) gathers at the retirement ceremony of his uncle HeeWoon Yoon (thirteenth from left) with his family to celebrate Yoon’s tumultuous journey as a veteran and commitment to defending the country in the Marine Corps.

Fighting for Freedom: Honor the Brave Heroes Among the Community

Camille Clement and Madeline Chung | November 21, 2023

As Americans honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women on Veterans Day, these Portola High students provide insight into what it is like having a relative in the military, expressing...

Senior Anusha Namburu and senior Haniya Hassaan eat chicken biryani at the Diwali party hosted by the South Asian Student Association “The festivities are associated with firecrackers or explosions that only happen once a year and are often hallmarks of our childhood,” Portola High SASA club outreach director and senior Amogh Baddam said. “We’re just seeing everybody celebrate our culture and having fun together in traditional clothes.”

South Asian Student Association Hosts 7th Annual Diwali Party

Aditi Salunkhe and Sonia Wang | November 20, 2023

Two hundred seventy five high school students attended South Asian Student Association’s (SASA) annual Diwali party on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Pools Park. To celebrate, students wore traditional Indian...

Canta Bella was the second choir to perform on stage. Amongst other great performances of the night, some audience highlights included a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” by Irvine Singers of Irvine High, and University High Madrigals’ performance of “Tchaka” by Syndney Guillaume.

Canta Bella Hits a High Note at IUSD Choral Festival

Tyler Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 18, 2023

The voice is a versatile instrument; it can cover the entire spectrum of human emotions. Whether it conveys the dream of a child or a tribute to a jazz legend, regardless of enhancement by the classic...

The Irvine Unified Board of Education heard public comments on whether to ban LGBTQ+ flags in its most recent meeting on Oct. 7. “This meeting being perhaps an eye opening moment for students and teachers alike to realize, ‘Wow, there are still a lot of prejudices and misunderstandings about the LGBTQ community,’ and we should talk about that to move forward,” English teacher Doris Schlothan said. “But in terms of coming back to this flag policy, I think [this conversation] is done.”

IUSD Board Meeting Calls Into Question LGBTQ+ Flag Presence in Classrooms

Kayleen Kim and Ruhi Samudra | November 17, 2023

During the Nov. 7 board meeting, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) Board of Education heard public comments regarding a potential policy that would ban the LGBTQ+ flag from all classrooms,...

Though critics argue that daylight saving harms students’ health and makes them more tired, proponents say that it actually pushes students to be more productive by giving them more time.

Is Daylight Savings Truly Necessary?

November 17, 2023

Social Studies teacher Jon Resendez stands with his 2022-2023 cohort of policy fellows. Each teacher was selected from across California based upon their commitment to the classroom, their ability to advocate for their students and their pursuit of innovation in teaching, according to Teach Plus California.

From Classroom to Change-Maker: Jon Resendez Advocates for Students and Teachers in Teach Plus California Fellowship

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | November 16, 2023

Advocacy is a catalyst for change. Throughout the year, social studies teacher Jon Resendez has been utilizing his voice to positively impact the community by promoting equity in education, exploring his...

Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty can be addictive, fueling the practice of corner-cutting and creating other bad habits, according to the City University of New York. “Getting away with [academic dishonesty] is probably the biggest ego-booster and motivator that someone can get,” former AP Psychology student and senior Vedant Tiwari said.

Don’t ‘Play’ with Plagiarism: You’ll End Up Destroying Your Future

Michael Sun and Elizabeth Gao | November 15, 2023

Since the very beginning of our elementary education, we have had it hammered into our heads: plagiarism is bad.  It seems obvious enough. It is unethical, proof of poor scholarship and undermines...

Wide receiver and senior Kamran Jahromi sprints after catching a punt in a football game against Laguna Hills High on Oct. 27. Wide receiver and senior Rider Cooper defends Jahromi against opposing players as he advances across the field.

No. 1 PCL Wide Receiver Kamran Jahromi ‘Receives’ All the Praise this Football Season

Camille Clement and Elizabeth Gao | November 15, 2023

The Laguna Hills High marching band echoes from the stands, an eerie sound emanates from their drums as their football team punts the ball to the Bulldogs. Standing at the 5-yard line, wide receiver and...

Zaara Batla and Vianna Pineda are the only two seniors on the flag football team. “It was just being part of a new group, a new team, seeing how far we could get in our first season,” Batla said. “That was really exciting to me.”

Seniors Vianna Pineda and Zaara Batla ‘Snatch’ the Opportunity to Play Flag Football in Their Last Year

Maya Tedini and Parmin Zamani | November 14, 2023

“It is never too late to start something new.” An idea often circulated but rarely enacted. Among high school students, hesitancy to try new activities often grows as they progress through grade levels....

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