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International Week at Woodbridge High School

International Week at Woodbridge High School

  Last week, students celebrated International Week at Woodbridge High School each lunch day in the quad. The week’s activities, hosted by the Associated Student Body (ASB), included dancing, singing and a trivia quiz bowl on different countries. Hoyeon LeeI am currently a junior at Woodbridge High School. I am the News Editor of the [...]

Kamiak High School Showband goes to Paris

Kamiak High School Showband goes to Paris

The Kamiak High School Showband traveled to Paris, France over their last spring break from March 24 to April 1. FInd out where the band performed and what places they visited.

20th Anniversary of LA Riots brings Unity and Racial Harmony

20th Anniversary of LA Riots brings Unity and Racial Harmony

People of diverse and different backgrounds came together 20 years later to patch up the wounds and scars left behind by the LA Riots.

Education

Enduring the Month of May

Enduring the Month of May

As the dreaded month of May arrives, the accumulation of APs, SATs, and finals all combine to become a very stressful time for students. Jean Yi, junior at Crescenta Valley High School, said, “I feel as if I’m getting white hairs from the stress from all this testing.” The reason why the stress levels exponentially [...]

Are “Best Colleges” really the best?

Are “Best Colleges” really the best?

A large number of students visit websites or subscribe to magazines, which provide college rankings for each year, in their search for the most suitable college for them. Such rankings are meant to give students an opportunity to acquire factual information and objectively analyze colleges that they may apply to. However, it has recently been [...]

Another Successful Calculus Camp

Another Successful Calculus Camp

LACES had another successful Calculus Camp, an annual academic event where students who take AP calculus were encouraged to attend. Studying calculus for hours and enjoying different outdoor activities at the campsite, everybody had a fun time and has gained even more confidence to do well on the AP exam!

Arts & Entertainment

The Hunger Games: A movie with hunger, love, and action

The Hunger Games: A movie with hunger, love, and action

The Hunger Games had the critics on the edge of their seats. See what makes this movie so special and interesting.

The Legend of Korra

The Legend of Korra

After two years, the long-awaited official release of “Avatar: The Legend of Korra” will occur tomorrow at 11 am on Nickelodeon. The creators of the series, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, created “Korra” as a sequel to “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” “The Legend of Korra” revolves around a young girl named Korra, who is [...]

Of Mice and Men: A Fragile, Hopeless World

Of Mice and Men: A Fragile, Hopeless World

John Steinbeck’s classic novella “Of Mice and Men” is a short book with a lot to say. During the Great Depression, two friends, the simple-minded Lennie and his protector, George, are wandering through California. Seeking employment, they dream to one day purchase their own piece of land. When they find jobs at a ranch and [...]

Science & Technology

Sinking Paradise

Sinking Paradise

According to the Discovery News, recent satellite measurements found that Venice, Italy, was sinking at a faster rate than expected. The city is subsiding 2 mm each year, but with the Adriatic Sea level rising 2 mm each year simultaneously, the over-all subsidization of Venice per year is 8mm. “It’s a small effect, but it’s [...]

Planetary Resources Inc. Launches

Planetary Resources Inc. Launches

On April 24, 2012, Planetary Resources, Inc. announced at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington specifics regarding its plan to mine near earth asteroids (NEAs) and extract raw materials from them. Jisoo MokMore Posts

Iron Affects Teen Brain Development, Study Finds

Iron Affects Teen Brain Development, Study Finds

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that iron deficiency in adolescence may affect brain structure in adulthood.

Social Issues

Are “Best Colleges” really the best?

Are “Best Colleges” really the best?

A large number of students visit websites or subscribe to magazines, which provide college rankings for each year, in their search for the most suitable college for them. Such rankings are meant to give students an opportunity to acquire factual information and objectively analyze colleges that they may apply to. However, it has recently been [...]

‘Every 15 Minutes’ Raises Awareness of Drunk Driving

‘Every 15 Minutes’ Raises Awareness of Drunk Driving

A select group of students also pretended to be ‘dead’ every 15 minutes throughout the program. The students represented how often an underage driver is killed in a drunk driving accident. Three Irvine Police Department officers, including one dressed as a Grim Reaper, pulled the students out of class, declaring them ‘dead’ from a drunk driving accident.

The new “Tiger Mom”

The new “Tiger Mom”

While the parenting tactics employed by the “Tiger Mom” reflected stereotypical Asian parenting, stressing education and chosen extracurriculars, the tactics of the new “Tiger Mom” emphasize a strict diet.

Sports

Beckman Boys’ Volleyball Spikes Woodbridge Down For a Win

Beckman Boys’ Volleyball Spikes Woodbridge Down For a Win

The Beckman Patriots Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team dominates Woodbridge High and demonstrates their will and determination to advance to the CIF playoffs

Irvine Boys’ Volleyball Pushing for Playoffs

Irvine Boys’ Volleyball Pushing for Playoffs

Irvine High’s boys’ volleyball currently ranks second in the Pacific Coast League, posting a 6-2 league record and an overall record of 13-7. “We have a great group of guys,” boys volleyball coach Mark Mednick said. “They like each other, work together and have fun playing.” The team opened its league season with victories against [...]

Gahr High hosts Spring League Basketball Tournament

Gahr High hosts Spring League Basketball Tournament

During spring break, many athletes take the time to condition and train in order to be ready for their upcoming or returning season of sports. Many athletes run practice drills over the break, or even look for competitive pick-up games at nearby parks and schools. If so, Gahr High school might be just the place [...]

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