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Online classes do not offer social interaction for students who may need it for a better high school experience.

Students Should Consider The Benefits of Traditional Instruction Model

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | April 27, 2021
YAT staff members, teen summit committee members and juniors Alex Zhang and Ethan Zhang promote the event around campus by talking to students and showing them promotional posters. High attendance numbers depend on student-led promotion, social media and word of mouth being two examples.

YAT Hosts 27th Teen Summit

Naila Talib and Sidra Asif | April 15, 2021

Companies with Racist Logos and Mascots Should be Boycotted

Sidra Asif | March 24, 2021

Teachers Answer Students’ Questions

Sidra Asif and Celine Lee | March 22, 2021
Social studies teacher Wind Ralston, Spanish teacher Caroline Aldemir and choir director Adrian Rangel-Sanchez all received their vaccinations at Families Together of OC on Feb. 24.

Teachers Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | March 16, 2021
Portola's Girl Scout Cookie Favorites

Portola’s Girl Scout Cookie Favorites

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | February 24, 2021
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for distribution, many myths are circulating about what vaccine, some are going as far as to say that the COVID-19 vaccine could cause potential harm. In a world devastated by the pandemic, what information is accurate?

COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | February 3, 2021
“Soul” breaks ground in Pixar Animation history by being the first film to feature an African-American protagonist. Behind the scenes, Pixar also defies expectations in representation by including one of the most diverse voice casts, which has a majority of Black voice actors.

Pixar Pours Heart and ‘Soul’ into Existential Animated Film

Sidra Asif, Grace Baek, and Claudia Lin | January 22, 2021
Released on Nov. 27, Cyrus’ seventh album “Plastic Hearts” has climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart.

Miley Cyrus’ New Genre-Bending Album Rocks the Music Industry

Ava Caleca and Sidra Asif | December 15, 2020
Over the last few centuries, industrialization and population growth have resulted in increased carbon emissions, thus increasing global temperatures. Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and improve the Earth’s environmental condition by adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle, which may include using sustainable alternatives, buying less, eating less meat and recycling more.

An Environmental Responsibility for Humanity

Sidra Asif and Naila Talib | November 20, 2020
Corduroy pants: Junior Natalie Ho sports a thrifted pair of tan corduroy pants. Popularized in the 1970s for their distinct, vertical ribbing, corduroy pants are a soft and comfy piece perfect for the fall season.

Generation Z’s Guide to Fall Fashion

Sidra Asif and Celine Lee | November 17, 2020
Art, Student Expression and Connection: What Inspires You?

Art, Student Expression and Connection: What Inspires You?

Sidra Asif and Nate Taylor | November 5, 2020
Students are required to be 6 feet apart from each other during all school activities. At lunch, however, students must be extra careful as not wearing masks makes them extra vulnerable.

Students Must Physically Distance During Breaks

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | October 29, 2020
On April 25, Travis Scott held a virtual concert in the popular video game “Fortnite,” which over 12 million people attended from all over the world, according to Rolling Stone.

Musicians Explore the New World of Virtual Concerts

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | October 8, 2020
A Swedish Doctor injects the Coronavirus vaccine into an AstraZeneca volunteer. The many stages of vaccine development depend on the success of previous trials.

Potential COVID-19 Vaccine is in Development

Sidra Asif, Staff Writer | September 21, 2020
Playing the first Black superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, late actor Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of T’Challa in Black Panther is a milestone for the Black community.

Remembering Chadwick Boseman: The Loss of a Superhero

Kelthie Truong and Sidra Asif | September 10, 2020
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