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A woman holds a sign saying “Keep Your Laws Off Our Bodies” advocating for abortion rights and access after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, giving abortion access laws to the states instead.
The Most Important Events That Happened Last Year
Gwyneth Yung, Photo Editor
January 5, 2023
The magical month of December is known to most students in Irvine as the season of Mariah Carey, final exams and one-too-many layers of clothing once the weather dips below 70 F. But to the various Home Owners Associations (HOA) around Irvine — responsible for maintaining the city’s pristine image of well-groomed lawns and tidy streets — the holiday season is the time to spruce up the bland, beige neighborhoods with lights and decorations that spread merry winter cheer. To celebrate the season, the following is a list of Irvine neighborhoods ranked by a judgment of stylistic and aesthetic elements.
Ranking Holiday Decorations Around Irvine
Tyler Kim, News Editor
December 16, 2022
Junior Kady Lin and sophomore Carol Chiang hug each other after the annual Secret Sister hosted by Canta Bella members. They both received each other as their Secret Sister and were able to enjoy some snacks like cookies and a “Canta Slay” cake after.
Secret Santa Gifts Students Holiday Joy
Tara Vatandoust, A&E Editor
December 15, 2022
With a brand new and exciting journey for the math teacher, Alewine, Jennings, and Todd all express their appreciation for each other. “I would say it’s all fun, and we’re all close,” Alewine said. “We all can talk about different pregnancy things when we get together. Its like ‘What are you craving? How are you surviving? Are you tired? Have you had this doctor appointment?”
These Math Teachers are About to Have ‘Acute’ Children
Ruhi Samudra and Shaina Taebi
December 9, 2022
Podcasts
S3 Episode 02: Seasonal Depression: What Does It Look Like and How Can You Cope With It?
S3 Episode 02: Seasonal Depression: What Does It Look Like and How Can You Cope With It?
November 30, 2022
S3 Episode 01: Clowns, Ghouls and Killers: A Reflection on the Horror Genre
S3 Episode 01: Clowns, Ghouls and Killers: A Reflection on the Horror Genre
October 23, 2022
S2 Episode 05: Crunch, Munch, Scrunch — A Punch of ASMR
S2 Episode 05: Crunch, Munch, Scrunch — A Punch of ASMR
May 3, 2022
S2 Episode 04: Womens Rights: Exploring Feminism during Women’s History Month
S2 Episode 04: Women's Rights: Exploring Feminism during Women’s History Month
March 31, 2022
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