Twenty seniors from UHS are among the nation’s 16,000 National Merit Scholarship (NMS) semifinalists, earning them a chance to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
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Clubs Stay Active Online During COVID-19
Amidst distance learning, clubs will continue to remain active and hold their meetings virtually.
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A Look Into Earth Overshoot Day
By MICHAEL CHEN Staff Writer As a growing population, we are responsible for understanding our impact on the environment, and although the environment has been a growing concern over the past several years, there are still many unique areas of study that we may not be aware about. If you are anything like me, you...
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To Be or Not to Be: How The Theatre Community Responds to a Pandemic
The question of whether or not to continue producing and engaging in art is a reality that many theatre companies have to face during these precarious times. Student artists and professionals alike face the uncertainty of a future in the performing arts.
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Thrifting Threatened: the Gentrification of Thrift Stores
By YASNA RAHMANI Staff Writer Shoulder bags, low rise jeans, vintage slips, button-up cardigans, baby graphic tees, and the list goes on and on. Ever since 2018, vintage clothes have been making a comeback, and it’s taken the fashion industry through a transformation, especially recently during lockdown when the y2k fashion trends caught quite a...
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Epic vs Apple: Why Market Competition is Good
By KIAN MAHMOUDI Staff Writer Epic Games updated its flagship battle royale game "Fortnite" with a permanent 20% discount on "V-Bucks," the in-game currency last month on August 13. By the end of the day, Fortnite was removed from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, leading Epic to file lawsuits against Apple and Google for antitrust violations and anticompetitive behavior.
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Social Justice on Social Media
While young people are often criticized for their constant use of technology, the use of social media for social justice advocacy gives teenagers the opportunity to express their opinions on critical topics and advocate for societal reform.
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Fall Semester Events Delayed Amidst Pandemic
Fall semester events, including the homecoming dance and football games, will be delayed or canceled due to the uncertainty of whether such large events can take place safely.
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Standardized Testing Centers Remain Closed
SAT and ACT testing centers across the nation are closed for the upcoming September test, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Top Takeout Restaurants During COVID-19 Restrictions
The popularity of takeout and delivery from restaurants has increased dramatically over these past few months. Due to COVID-19, California governor Gavin Newsom restricted certain counties, including Orange County, from allowing in-person dining, causing many restaurants to resort to takeout and delivery options.
Many restaurants in Orange County have delivery or takeout services, a few popular ones including, BJ’s, Thai Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), and Chipotle. So with so many restaurants having takeout and delivery options, which one seems to have tackled COVID-19 the best?