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October 26Resilience: Volume 5 Issue 1

Pictured here preparing to move the ball forward, varsity water polo player Andrew Cherry often sets himself to hours of athletic practice each day. An integral part of each junior varsity game in last year's season, Cherry looks to lead by example in his dedication at the varsity level.

Junior Andrew Cherry Eggbeaters Up to Occasion in Quest for Self-Improvement

Justin Tang, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020

To make it to the World Series, top divisional winners from the National and American league compete in postseason, which is also called the playoffs. Then, champion teams from each division play each other at the World Series, competing for the World Series champion title. While the Dodgers made it to the playoffs in 2016 and 2017, they have not won the title since 1988 against the Oakland Athletics.

After 32 Long Years, The Dodgers Regain World Series Champions Title

Bia Shok, Features Editor
November 18, 2020

At the height of the Silverado Fire, over 70,000 residents from Irvine alone were under evacuation orders. Thankfully, Irvine Unified schools resumed in-person learning the week following the blaze, which was reported 100% contained as of Nov. 7.

Student Athletes Persist in Practice Post-Fire

Lauren Hsu, A&E Editor
November 17, 2020

Of all of Max Gatti’s accomplishments in football, he is most proud of winning the Pacific Coast League during last year’s season, in which he played as a two-way starter.

Maxwell Gatti Reflects on his Football Journey

Charlotte Cao and Claudia Lin
November 9, 2020

Junior, Khalil Dhanidina, has played lacrosse for five years now and continues to practice during the pandemic through off-season training at school which includes socially distanced drills. Pictured is Dhanidina playing against an El Dorado High defender.

Student-Athlete Reflects on Sports Before Quarantine

Naila Talib, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020

Staff Members Supporting Rivalling Sports Teams Hit it Off

Bia Shok and Haruka Noda
November 2, 2020

Boys water polo athletes conduct a shooting drill with sanitized kickboards and gloves to minimize contact with the ball.

Sports Restarting Amidst Social Distancing Protocols

Grace Baek, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020

Every Saturday mornings, sophomore and figure skater Katherine Chang practices at the Great Park ice rink in Orange County. Chang has been skating since she was 5 years old.

Sophomore Katherine Chang Reclaims Passion for Figure Skating

Erin Choi, Managing Editor
October 26, 2020

With one more year as a member of varsity volleyball, senior Kamdyn Tenorio said she hopes to continue penning her own story going forward, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 this school year.

Kamdyn Tenorio Follows Through as Integral Team Player

Justin Tang, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020

Quarantine Fitness: A Guide to Staying Active During COVID-19

Quarantine Fitness: A Guide to Staying Active During COVID-19

Naila Talib, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020

Coach Peter Abe Gets Promoted to Athletics Director

Coach Peter Abe Gets Promoted to Athletics Director

Naila Talib, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020

Many student athletes play in front of college recruiters in order to establish relationships with them.

Student Athletes Try to Find Solutions For College Recruitments

Ava Caleca and Haruka Noda
September 29, 2020

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