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CLEARING THE PATH TO GRADUATION: Samantha Otten (left), Abigail Wu, Corey Okamoto and Chris Vien (right) discuss their stories and experiences that influenced their decision to graduate early.

Early Bird Gets the Worm: Stories about graduating early

Lauryn Chew, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

I chose to graduate a semester early and do dual enrollment at Irvine Valley College because I wanted to start my career path sooner. I’ve known that I wanted to be an OB-GYN since I was four or five....

HELP, MY CRUSH IS GHOSTING ME: It’s frustrating to have a crush on someone who won’t even text you back, but our advice can help.

Good, Bad and Ugly: I found my husband?

Anthony Park, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and with it, a moment to celebrate the blessings of love... or so they say. From confusing talking stages to friend group drama, conflicts are bound to flare up even in the...

BAKED GOODS FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Beating Celiac sells their homemade gluten-free treats in hopes of removing the stigma around gluten-free foods while raising money for organizations supporting Celiac disease.

Beating Celiac’s success tastes sweet

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

A group of students work a stand selling freshly made sweet treats, including baked cookies so delectable that you wouldn’t even guess that they were gluten-free.  This stand is run by the nonprofit...

D.I.Y. DECOR: Sophomores Bonnie Chen and Suzan Whiteside welcome good luck and prosperity in the new year with handmade chunlian (Spring Festival couplets).

Transforming tradition for the Lunar New Year

Lauryn Chew, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024

A quick Google Search of “Lunar New Year” will leave you scrolling through page after page of vibrant red decor and lion dance action shots. However, many families that celebrate the Lunar New Year...

Northwood students ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at State of the Student

Amy Jeon, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024

Staff writer Amy Jeon interviews students about their experience at Northwood’s annual State of the Student event on Jan. 11. State of the Student is a day with no academic classes, and students take...

STROKES OF IDENTITY: Northwood Taiwanese Club board member sophomore Suzan Whiteside demonstrates Taiwanese Calligraphy and its importance to Taiwanese culture.

Cultural diversity on campus

Keyur Joshi, Photographer
December 22, 2023

 LOCAL LEARNING: UCI provides Irvine residents with an education full of resources and experiences closely available to them.

UCI: Not just the university in your backyard

Vincent Yang, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023

As the season of giving pairs with the season of University of California applications, seniors have finally gotten past the feared Nov. 30 deadline, and many students are now looking into prospective...

SIMPLIFIED SCIENCE: Dustin Le explains binary code by comparing it to decimals.

Dustin Le: Working with a passion

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023

Many people spend their lives searching for their true passion and finding ways to pursue it. Science teacher Dustin Le has pursued his interests by studying various fields, hopping between jobs and trying...

EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT: Senior Harshil Verma tutors senior Burhan Lukmanjee after school.

TutorHigh: Shining high for Irvine one lesson at a time

Rhea Gupta, Viewpoint Editor
December 20, 2023

In a world where educational opportunities are often tied to financial means, a high school-led nonprofit, TutorHigh, has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary by providing affordable, high-quality...

WHO GOES THERE?: A sparrow forages for food on the hills around Northwood.

A close up of Northwood’s nature

Neil Godse, Photographer
December 19, 2023

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