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Freshman AJ Moore leaps into the air during his serve against Irvine High’s first ranked player. Moore won the match 6-3 and placed third individually at the Pacific Coast League Finals on April 24.

Boys’ Tennis Slides Past Vaqueros for First League Win

Helena Hu and Jordan Lee | April 26, 2019

After an eight-game losing streak, boys’ tennis (8-8) had its first-ever league win against Irvine High 11-7 at the Game of the Week on April 16. The boys had a strong start to the match, leading the...

Middle blocker and junior Saif Habibeh leaps up in position to spike a ball from setter and junior Shivank Gupta during the second set; this time, players like Habibeh were able to score points against Irvine High due to a renewed sense of vigor and determination that put the Bulldogs ahead by a few points at one time.

Boys’ Volleyball Comes up Short in Game of the Week

Naomi Luper and Annie Qiao | April 25, 2019

Boys’ volleyball (13-17) lost 0-3 against Irvine High April 19’s Game of the Week, marking the end of one of the team’s final games this season. Since this week’s theme was “Black-out,” a crowd...

Sophomore Jun Kim swims in the butterfly portion of the 200-yard medley relay with juniors Bryce Nishikawa and Belal Ibrahim and sophomore Justin Pai swimming the backstroke, freestyle and breastroke, respectively. The swimmers obtained a 2nd place finish with a time of 1:42.93.

Boys’ Swim Is Out-Touched by Warriors in Last Home Meet

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | April 24, 2019

After a close race, boys’ swim (2-6-1) lost its last duel meet against Woodbridge High 91-79 on April 17. Although the team ultimately ended the season with a defeated league record, many of the swimmers...

Lil Nas X’s addition of Billy Ray Cyrus to his newly released remix of “Old Town Road” sent a clear message to the Country Billboard Charts about its legitimacy as a country song.

‘Old Town Road’s’ Rise and Fall on the Charts

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | April 23, 2019

Rising American rapper, singer and songwriter Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, released his hit single “Old Town Road,” in December 2018. The genre-bending song quickly became a national...

After his swing on the freeway, sophomore Michael Liang sharply follows the airborne ball with his eyes.

Boys’ Golf Defeats Irvine High, Falls Short to Northwood High

Ki Joon Lee, Marketing Manager | April 22, 2019

Boys’ varsity golf (3-5) placed second in a tri-way match at Oak Creek Golf Club on April 9, taking the victory over Irvine High but a loss against Northwood High (221-204-224). Although the team cannot...

IUSD Does Not Need the AVID Program

IUSD Does Not Need the AVID Program

The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program is a college readiness class available in many schools across the country as an elective that assists students in academics and prepares them...

Running Up the Score is Hurting High School Sports

Running Up the Score is Hurting High School Sports

Farhad Taraporevala and Priscilla Baek | April 18, 2019

The field, the track and the court are all widely accepted as cutthroat arenas where only the very best succeed. It is the uncertainty of the outcome that keeps fans engaged with the game. However,...

SpaceX’s Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) is planned for Earth-to-Earth flights that shorten most long-distance flights around the world to around thirty minutes, according to the SpaceX website.

Private Space Industry Launches toward Civilian Space Travel

Nicholas Hung and Shawyan Rooein | April 17, 2019

Impressive graphics of interplanetary spaceships and Martian colonies might excite space travel enthusiasts around the world, but digital renderings are only limited insights to advancements in space technology...

During a lunch meeting of the speech and debate club, freshman Amitoj Singh presents to his fellow club members on the etiquette, format and expectations for debate competitions.

Amitoj Singh’s Fiery Debates Showcase the Might of Words over Action

Simrat Singh and Shawyan Rooein | April 16, 2019

Looking across the room at his fellow club members, freshman Amitoj Singh gave advice and tips that he had learned over the last three years of intense work and effort put into debate. Singh was able to...

Self-Studying for AP Tests: A Lucrative Option for Busy Students

Self-Studying for AP Tests: A Lucrative Option for Busy Students

Dylan Gates, Media Manager | April 15, 2019

AP tests are the culmination of an entire year of accelerated, college-level material. Scoring the coveted five-out-of-five on any AP test demonstrates a student’s academic prowess and additionally attracts...

Junior Roy Bae proceeds to play the piece at the Christmas concert with three of his mentees to demonstrate the students’ growth over a couple months.

Bringing Harmony and Unity Through Music

Junhee Ryu, Business Manager | April 12, 2019

From reading basic notes on a page to reading a full sheet of music, children establish a deep relationship with volunteers as they learn how to play their instruments and appreciate music in only a couple...

The DMV Should Be Revamped for Shorter Lines

The DMV Should Be Revamped for Shorter Lines

William Hsieh, Photo Director | April 11, 2019

For years, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices have had notoriously long wait times that can go from two hours up to six in California, according to YoGov.org. Although there have been some...

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