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Attempted Robbery Behind Warm Springs Community Park
Crystal Chen, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021

On the afternoon of September 3rd, shots were fired near the Warm Springs community park, at the intersection of Havasu Street and Choctaw Drive....

The FDA recently authorized the use of booster shots, allowing eligible citizens, such as teacher, to get their vaccine.
Irvington Staff Are Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Booster Shots
Ananya Anand, Staff Writer • November 16, 2021
The P-wing, room 84, and Valhalla were a few of the many buildings that were found to have putty in the door locks. Though most of it was cleaned out by the district maintenance team in the morning, a follow-up email noted concerns about residual stickiness.
Irvington Classroom Door Vandalization
Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer • November 12, 2021
Credit: US Drought Monitor. California is currently in crippling drought, with the majority of the state in exceptional drought. More than one storm is necessary to remove all of that red.
Why California Needs a Wet Winter
Sumukh Murthy, Web Editor • November 12, 2021
The roof of the hallway near Room 203 leaked as a result of the rain on Oct. 25, 2021.
Irvington Roofs Struggle to Withstand Rain
Anika Konkati, Staff Writer • November 5, 2021
Opinions
The Old Well at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Last month, a federal court ruled that the school could continue to use Affirmative Action in admission, defeating a lawsuit brought up by the rights group Students for Fair Admissions.
Affirmative Action is Un-American
Leopoldo Gaitieri, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021

America: the land of opportunity. A land where everyone is treated fairly, with “equal justice under law.” A land which gives everyone a shot at the...

True crime has exploded in popularity, raising concerns over the ethics of the industry.
True Crime Isn’t Killing Our Ethics. Case Closed.
Rosalyn Weng, Staff Writer • November 16, 2021

“Who’s your favorite murderer?” is probably not something you’d want to hear at a corner of a coffee shop. As our society’s obsession with true...

Fall is the Best Season: I Will Tell You Why
Geetika Mahajan, Editor-In-Chief • November 16, 2021

Oversized sweaters. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place. Now that...

Cancel Culture: Modern Day Witch Trials
Cindy Yu, Opinions Editor • October 25, 2021

Amy Cooper hit the headlines in May of last year. In a Karen-esque incident that left the nation furious,...

Student Life
IHS Stem Week was filled with eventful STEM-related activities, with topics from computer science to astronomy.
STEM Week Builds to a Successful Set of Events
Ananya Anand and Sumukh Murthy • November 17, 2021

STEM Week, an annual collaboration of STEM focused-clubs that aims to provide diverse, logic-based experiences to students, was held from Oct. 25 to 29. Every day of the...

Mini Catrinas made by students in Spanish classes.
MEChA Day of the Dead Recap
November 14, 2021
Quiz Bowl in Room 25, during a practice buzzer round.
Irvington Quiz Bowl Stuns at Sacramento Fall Tournament
November 14, 2021
Mrs. Faitel and the peer counselors discuss the video “Shattering the Silence,” in which a teenage girl shares her experience with suicide; the board shows warning signs like withdrawn behavior and lethargy. Displaying one sign occasionally is normal, but people should consider reaching out if they notice someone displaying more than one consistently.
From Casual Conversations to Confidential Concerns, Peer Resource Club Welcomes All
November 2, 2021
During the “Doctor’s Office” Commedia scene, the Young Male Lover, a football player played by Jacob Hearns (12), trips and hurts his leg. His cheerleader girlfriend, the Young Female Lover played by Avril Brown (10), and several other Commedia characters gather around to check on him.
Pr-Mime Comedy: Drama’s Mime Commedia Show is a “Box” Office Success
November 2, 2021
Entertainment
Trying to catch up on the new releases you missed while you were binging The Office for the eleventh time? The IHS Voice has a comprehensive list of everything you need to read, watch, and listen to to seem culturally informed.
The *Official* Best Media of the Year
Geetika Mahajan, Editor-In-Chief • November 16, 2021

Best New Movies: A Quiet Place 2, John Krasinski: Though this film premiered in 2020, it made its theatrical debut in May 2021. For those who enjoyed the original A Quiet...

Caroline Kepnes, the author of Hidden Bodies, has stated that she herself didn’t initially see Joe as a serial killer, and was surprised to realize that she had written one.
Thinking Outside The Glass Box: You Season 3
November 15, 2021
Dear Evan Hansens poor execution has earned it a mere 30% on Rotten Tomatoes
“Words Fail” to Describe How Boring Dear Evan Hansen Is
October 31, 2021
Venom 2 Is Deadly Good
Venom 2 Is Deadly Good
October 18, 2021
Squid Game follows multiple different characters journeys as they compete for 45.6 Billion Won in a series of 6 childhood games.
Squid Game is a Killer Show
October 12, 2021
Sports
Irvington’s girls and boys varsity team, pictured after MVALS on Nov. 4 at Quarry Lakes.
Cross Country Finishes Strong With the Squirrel Song
Nichelle Wong and Aditya Bashyam • November 20, 2021

Irvington’s cross country team finished their season strong with their Nov. 4 MVALs races at Quarry Lake. Although they started off a little slower due to COVID-19 and...

The varsity girls tennis team pose with their award to end their successful season.
Girls’ Tennis Season Recap
November 17, 2021
Team Member Zoe Anderson lines up a putt.
Girls Golf Soars through Outstanding Season
November 17, 2021
Season Recap: Vikings Football’s Successful Season
Season Recap: Vikings Football’s Successful Season
November 15, 2021
Vikings Football vs. Arroyo Dons October 1st, 2021
Vikings Football are Victorious
October 11, 2021
Humor
Gideon the goose patrols territory alongside his companions.
A behind the scenes look at inside the Voice classroom.
The realities of teacher recommendation letters.
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Humans of Irvington High
Pragnya Vijayan, who graduated Irvington in 2021, attends Santa Clara University.
Angela Quan is ranked 75th in the nation and 7th in all of California in competitive swimming.
Nicole Li has been doing archery since she was in fourth grade and was ranked 9th internationally in 2019.
Public Forum
Homecoming Dance, Chaotic but Fun
A portrait of eccentric Paraguayan dictator Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia.
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