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Students walking or biking home from school often had the sun directly on their faces, and temperatures regularly exceeded one hundred degrees throughout the school day, according to CNN. In the future, there are many actions students can take to reduce the frequency of heat waves and stay cool. Taking initiative by voting for climate policies and ensuring that one is hydrated are two easy steps for students, according to science teacher Leanne Lupone.

Record-Setting California Heatwave Disrupts School Activities

Mia Jong and Tara Vatandoust | September 12, 2022

Cancellations and rescheduling of school activities both came into play as one of California's hottest heat waves impacted Irvine residents from Aug. 30 to Sept. 10, according to ABC. Temperatures climbed...

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” Netflixs latest hit from Korea, held the No. 1 spot for six weeks for non-English series, according to Deadline.

K-Drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Takes Meaningful Steps Towards Autism Representation in Mainstream Media

Skyller Liu and Parmin Zamani | September 9, 2022

Amassing 77.4 million hours viewed on Netflix in a single week, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” captured the world’s attention with its thoughtful portrayal of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.  The...

Korean pop girl group TWICE performs “Scientist” at the Dickies Arena in Texas during the TWICE Fourth World Tour “III” in February. Over the past few years, K-pop has become an international sensation. TWICE is the first K-pop girl group to headline and sell out a U.S. stadium.

We ‘Talk That Talk’ About these Summer K-pop Releases

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Cara Chan | September 7, 2022

What do “Red Flavor,” “Alcohol-Free” and “Ko Ko Bop” have in common? For avid Korean pop fans, the answer is clear: all were iconic summer K-pop songs. With the intense heat that we are facing...

Kody Lin Finds her Voice in the Realm of Musical Theater

Kody Lin Finds her Voice in the Realm of Musical Theater

Kayleen Kim, Opinion Editor | June 1, 2022

When it comes down to bright lights and a belting singing style, Canta Bella singer and sophomore Kody Lin, a musical theater fanatic, moves through her journey as a singer with a unique voice in musical...

Physics teacher Ryan Johnson reads a poem from his phone at an open mic in Long Beach. “For me, its a way of noticing the beauty in everyday life that I, for whatever reason, think that people arent already describing as beautiful,” Johnson said.

Creativity in STEM: Ryan Johnson’s Journey with Poetry

Clara Ferreira Lopes and Zara Shirwany | June 1, 2022

At first glance, physics may seem purely fact- and data-based, but physics teacher Ryan Johnson’s poetry proves otherwise. You may walk into his classroom to find him demonstrating the laws of force...

Parts of Great Park Boulevard are closed due to waterpark construction, which began last July. Though the park includes replicas of old rides at the original Wild Rivers such as Bombay Blasters and Switzer Falls, most attractions will be new, according to the Orange County Register.

Wild Rivers Waterpark Set to Open in the Heart of Irvine

Grace Baek | May 31, 2022

Wild Rivers Waterpark will open in Orange County Great Park on June 20 after more than 11 months of construction, according to Spectrum News.  Compared to the original Irvine Wild Rivers Waterpark,...

‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers:’Kendrick Lamar’s Perspective on Society Today

‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers:’Kendrick Lamar’s Perspective on Society Today

Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi | May 31, 2022

After five years of anticipation from his fans, American rapper, songwriter and producer Kendrick Lamar released his fifth album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” on May 13. The album highlights...

Wind Ensemble flutist and senior Sophia Lin, Wind Ensemble percussionist  and sophomore Jade Niu, Wind Ensemble percussionist and junior Aleyna Luick, Wind Ensemble percussionist and junior Robin Yeh and Symphonic Band flutist and senior Hailey Tsui take a group picture at a photo booth in between acts.

Instrumental Music Ensembles Bring the Silver Screen to Life at Soundtracks & Cinema Concert

Arnav Chandan and Ryan Jung | May 27, 2022

With the flick of a baton, the wind and string ensembles breathed life into scenes of popular feature films at the Soundtracks & Cinema concert. The final performance of the year welcomed an audience...

Whereas freshmen acceptance rates to UCLA hover around 12 to 16 percent, members of IVC’s Transfer Alliance Program are accepted to UCLA at rates between 70 to 85 percent, according to the IVC website.

Community College–a Stepping Stone to Greater Opportunities

Emma Haag and Ryan Jung | May 27, 2022

When telling family, teachers or peers that you will be attending a community college and then transferring, the all-too-familiar sympathetic comments follow: “You’ll save on tuition” and “You’ll...

With the development of social media such as Instagram and Snapchat, keeping in touch might seem easier than it had been. But with these unique suggestions deterring from the usual options, doing so can be more different and fun.

Let’s Keep in Touch! How Seniors Can Continue Their Friendships

Bia Shok, Co-News Editor | May 26, 2022

With the end of the school year approaching, many seniors are concerned that their friendships will drift as they attend schools far apart. However, that does not have to be the case due to these unique...

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