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Three Easy Desserts to Make With Strawberry Puree

Three Easy Desserts to Make With Strawberry Puree

Julia Kim, Opinion Editor | May 5, 2020

With stores closing or shortening operation hours, it may be difficult to get your hands on your favorite drinks or desserts. But if your favorite flavor is strawberry, these three recipes may be the perfect...

Unemployment concerns are especially prevalent in Los Angeles with about 70% of people living in neighborhoods immediately south of downtown Los Angeles facing a high risk of unemployment, according to a report by nonprofit organization Economic Roundtable.

California Faces an Economic Downturn

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | May 4, 2020

As nonessential businesses face difficulties paying their workers, California is struggling to deal with increasing unemployment rates throughout the months of March and April.  According to ABC 7,...

Zucker, depicted here performing at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, has gained a strong localized fandom in Irvine. Jennifer Frey, a senior from Northwood High School, is amongst many high schoolers who have found a particular affinity to the artist and his style of music.

Jeremy Zucker is Trying to ‘Comethru’ to the Mainstream

Charlotte Cao and Simrat Singh | May 4, 2020

After years of anticipation, Jeremy Zucker released his debut studio album, “love is not dying,” on April 17. While the album has charted at 57th on the Billboard 200, Zucker’s road to success and...

Although fabric masks are not a direct substitution for medical-grade masks, the CDC encourages the use of fabric face masks among citizens as it can reduce the spread of the virus. Masks must fit properly and should be machine washed regularly in order to most effectively prevent transmission.

Stay Stylish and Safe in the Pandemic with These Masks

Bia Shok, Staff Writer | May 1, 2020

With many of the disposable professional grade N95 respirators, surgical masks and KN95 masks experiencing a shortage in stock, people have been turning to reusable cloth masks to protect themselves when...

Why You Should Start a Coronavirus Diary

Why You Should Start a Coronavirus Diary

Kate Hayashi, Assistant Opinion Editor | May 1, 2020

Students have lost the routines that come with a traditional in-person school schedule. There is almost universal emotional apprehension lingering from the inability to know what the future holds....

Under the recommendation of the California Public Department of Health, Orange County superintendent of education Al Mijares made the official recommendation for all public schools to close on March 13.

End of Year Activities Adjusted for School Closure

Jenny Won, Assistant A&E Editor | April 30, 2020

UPDATE (4/29):  Traditional end-of-year activities, including awards nights, textbook and equipment returns and graduation, will be adjusted due to the extension of the COVID-19 school closure until...

Getting an “Ace” in Valorant is one of the rarest achievements for a player. To do this, you must get five eliminations in a single round, which is the whole enemy team.

A Beginner’s Guide to Valorant

William Hsieh, Front Page Editor | April 29, 2020

What is “Valorant?” “Valorant” by Riot Games is a “5v5 character-based tactical shooter” according to Riot Games. The attackers must plant a spike (similar to a bomb) in one of multiple...

U.S. leadership’s irresponsible depiction of the Coronavirus has divided the nation, putting a target on the backs of Asian Americans.

Much More Than Sticks and Stones: The Trump Administration Contributes to Xenophobia

Kelthie Truong, Back Page Editor | April 29, 2020

No, “kung-flu” is not a distasteful punchline from an outdated comedy or offensive historical cartoon. Believe it or not, it recently came from the mouth of a White House official and is among several...

In each tryout video, applicants stated their name and a fun fact about themselves, showed their jumps and performed the cheer and dance. In addition, students reached out to two teachers to fill out a Google Form that aimed to give judges an idea of the attitudes, personalities and work ethic of new potential team members.

Cheer Participates in First Digital Tryouts

Tiffany Wu, Co-News Editor | April 28, 2020

Cheer tryouts for the 2020-2021 school year have fallen among the various activities that have changed to become digitized as schools have settled into their quarantine routines. On April 13, tryouts were...

Deciding where to go to college can be a difficult task for any senior. With so many great schools out there, how can students make that final decision?

Five Tips For Finding Your College Fit

Shawyan Rooein, Centerspread Editor | April 28, 2020

The Classic Pros vs Cons List If there was one tip that I could give you, it would be to make a pros and cons list. Information regarding the campus, student life, costs and much more may be going...

In order to cure the recent boredom due to stay-at-home orders, many people have resorted to online gaming as a means for passing the time with loved ones. “Psych” is one of the most popular quarantine games. Its development dates back to 2015 when comedian Ellen DeGeneres designed the app.

Best Multiplayer Gaming Apps to Play During Quarantine

Claudia Lin, Staff Writer | April 24, 2020

Although we cannot currently gather physically with friends and loved ones, this barrier can be overcome through the wide range of online gaming apps. Here are just a few multiplayer games that can be...

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