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Emily Competes with cheer at United Spirit Association Nationals in February 2020. “Watching the competitive cheer programs are really fun,” Emily Wei’s mom, Jennifer Wei, said. “They're just really exciting. They're kind of like ice skating, you know, it's like they do all this practice, and then it's like two minutes - they perform their routine.”

Emily Wei at the Front of the Formation

Krisha Konchadi, Front Page Editor | February 1, 2021

For the last couple of years, the cheer team has placed at USA Nationals and CIF. Apart from competitions, pep rallies and sidelines, varsity cheer captain and senior Emily Wei has always shone through...

After almost five months of training, cross country will have its first dual meet against Woodbridge High on Feb. 6. “Our philosophy’s been ‘running with PRIDE’ since day one,” cross country head coach Victor Quiros said. “It’s about building character: to prioritize values and time management, to be able to balance personal life, athletics and everything that’s important to you.”

Running with Pride

Jaein Kim, Director of Photography | February 1, 2021

Traditional cross country season occurs in early August until the first week of March. This year, the season is scheduled to begin on Feb. 6 with six dual-meets every Saturday until March 20. Until...

Alex and Ethan Zhang are in charge of the stock trading sect within the Finance and Stock Trading Club. Activities center around discussion of stock trading and new trends in the market.

Ethan and Alex Zhang Indulge in Stock Trading

Erin Choi, Managing Editor | February 1, 2021

Ethan and Alex huddle around a computer monitor, calculators and pencils in hand. A green graph is projected on screen, but it isn’t for math class: they’re actually tracking recent spikes in Gamestop’s...

Though students' focus on the distinction between online and in-person summer programs this year is founded on a variety of concerns, they should not lose sight of the undoubtedly positive experiences that all types of summer programs, whether virtual or physical, bring to the table, including insights offered by mentors and college-level expansion upon typical high school curricula.

Let Interests, Not Logistics, Guide Summer Program Selections

Justin Tang, Staff Writer | February 1, 2021

With many prestigious summer programs just beginning to open applications for 2021, students face the arduous task of evaluating which learning experience to expect upon summer's arrival. Though well-known...

The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to exacerbate socioeconomic disadvantages for students, as was made clear by last year's AP testing missteps. As AP season approaches in May, measures must be taken to ensure that external impacts on students' performances from slow Internet connections, disabilities, or family responsibilities are minimized.

Equity Remains Key to 2021 AP Testing

Emma Haag and Justin Tang | January 29, 2021

With the College Board discontinuing SAT Subject Tests on Jan. 19, students' means of demonstrating their academic strengths have undergone a permanent shift towards other factors, among them the Advanced...

One of Youth Action Team’s first at-home projects was an online summer volunteer camp that allowed YAT members to hear from other non-profits like Big Brother Big Sister and Hearts2Heroes and to assist them with other projects, like making care packages.

Student Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand from Home

Clara Ferreira Lopes and Zara Shirwany | January 29, 2021

In the ongoing pandemic, traditional volunteering seems inaccessible with the implementation of social distancing. Several programs at Portola High have adjusted to fit the need for virtual volunteer opportunities. One...

Netflix's hit television series "Cobra Kai" has been renewed for its fourth season which is scheduled to release January 2022 with the original cast and more guests.

Season Three of Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ Honors Original ‘Karate Kid’ Films

Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi | January 29, 2021

*This article may contain spoilers.  The long-awaited third season of the Netflix Original series “Cobra Kai,” a show that continues the story of the original “Karate Kid” films, released on...

“Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect, to those that are present.” - Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior by George Washington

Help Me Be Good

Jaein Kim, Director of Photography | January 28, 2021

Although coaches have been doing everything in their power to conduct fair tryouts considering COVID-19 restrictions, athletes and coaches alike look forward to a day when players will truly be able to play together, both mentally and physically. Freshman Andi Ruiz is shown shooting a ball during tryouts.

Sports Tryouts Adapt in the Face of COVID-19

Kayla Moshayedi and Ariana Wu | January 27, 2021

As the future of high school sports seasons remains uncertain in the face of COVID-19, sports tryouts have been conducted in a more individual manner, adhering to safety protocols of being 6 feet apart...

The deal between HBO Max and Warner Bros. allows movie watchers to enjoy films such as “Wonder Woman 1984,” “Dune” and “The Matrix 4” either in theaters or at home by streaming on HBO Max for one month.

HBO Max-Warner Bros. 2021 Deal Surprises Movie Chains

Aadi Mehta, Staff Writer | January 27, 2021

In response to the ongoing pandemic and its impact on theaters nationwide, entertainment giant Warner Bros. made a game-changing deal in early December 2020 with newly-launched streaming service HBO Max.  The...

Juniors Christopher Stocks, Anne Wu, Michelle Choi and Arun Malani met with Irvine Unified School District Trustee Cyril Yu to discuss their concerns about the safety of hybrid learning amid the pandemic.

Students Behind @iusdstudentstrike Find Their Voices

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | January 26, 2021

Irvine Unified’s official Instagram account (@irvine_unified) posted a reminder regarding students’ return to school from winter break on Jan. 2. The post sparked considerable controversy, with more...

Many classrooms across campus have experienced significantly lower in-person attendance as students opt to take their hybrid courses from home under the “otherwise present” attendance code. Literary and language arts teacher and newspaper adviser Brianna Rapp had only five students attend her second period Cohort B class in person on Jan. 14 while remaining Cohort B students attended class via Zoom.

‘Otherwise Present’ Attendance and Second Semester Health Concerns Spark Plans to Strike

Akshay Raj and Ryne Dunman | January 25, 2021

A group of Irvine students is organizing a district-wide strike geared primarily against public high schools to pressure administrators to address concerns about hybrid education and COVID-19 spreading...

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