Mail-in ballots will be cast in unprecedented numbers in the upcoming election largely due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Category: S&S
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Proposition 16 Spurs Disagreement Among Student Body
Students at University High School have varying perspectives on Proposition 16, one of 13 referendums to appear on the statewide ballot, which would strike down the prohibition of discrimination in public universities and other public employment established by a previous proposition.
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2020 Census Offered Online For First Time Ever, Response Rate Increases
The 2020 Census will accept responses online and through phone calls in addition to the mail format used in the 2010 Census for the first time in history.
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Pokémon Go to the Polls (Satire)
By EVAN CHOE Staff Writer
It is the final battle of the Pokémon Go to the Polls title. Pokémon trainer Noobmaster96 and his starter Pokémon, Joe Biden, now have to face his rival Chimcharsucks15, and his starter Pokémon - Donald Trump - in a final Pokémon battle. The coming battle will determine the champion over the region.
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Noah Scherson: Athlete Of The Month
By KYLASH CHETTIAR Staff Writer
Noah Scherson, a junior wide receiver on Varsity football, was selected to be the August Athlete of the Month. “I would describe Noah as a teammate who is selfless, he puts the goals of the team and program above his own” said junior Ziyad Merchant. “He sets ambitious goals and achieves them.”
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UHS eSports defeats El Toro in the season opener of the NASEF Overwatch League
By AMITIS TAJALLAEI Staff Writer
In this day and age, a whole new world of competitive and organized gameplay has made its way to the sports community. Esports, as a form of sports competition, incorporates video games for competitive gameplay. Like all other traditional athletes, players seek to improve their skills and strategize their playing styles against others. In recent years, this sport form has become increasingly popular.
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Social Activism’s Place in High School Sports
MARTA MEINARDI Staff Writer A lot of controversies have surrounded athletes involving their personal opinions in their professional careers, with most critics stating that sports should not involve political stances no matter what the topic. However, this current call for social reform touches many athletes on a personal level, and their demand for change is stemmed from a profound want to see their POC* peers, family, or friends treated with the respect and credibility they do not believe exists in the current legal system. IUSD itself adopted a new resolution on July 29, 2020, which publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement. The resolution pledged...
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Irvine Mayoral Candidates Prepare for Election
Four candidates are running for Irvine mayor in the upcoming general election on November 3, including incumbent mayor Christina Shea, city councilwoman Farrah Khan, political columnist Katherine Daigle, and small business owner Luis Huang.
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UC Schools Go Test Blind
UC schools have gone test blind, or will not consider ACT or SAT scores, for college admissions. The decision came about after a judge sided with attorneys representing disabled students