The Newspaper of Irvington High School

The Irvington Voice
The Newspaper of Irvington High School

The Irvington Voice
The Newspaper of Irvington High School

The Irvington Voice
All content by Nichelle Wong
According to researcher Ana Blasco-Belled, vulnerable narcissists may be introverts, but their narcissism stems from their “high psychological fragility and entitled expectations.”

A Reflection on Narcissism and Social Media

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
May 30, 2022
In this enclosure, we present to you real reviews in their natural habitat.

!! Angry?Reviews of Reviews ♾️

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
May 23, 2022
Faculty Follies performers kick off the show with a coordinated dance number.

[Photo] Faculty Follies: Fantastic Fun

Isabella Lam and Anika Konkati
May 18, 2022
Synapsis officers present challenging AP Biology concepts for members to review for the AP Biology Exam.

[Photo] Club AP Study Sessions: A Much Needed Reliever for the AP Fever

Ananya Anand and Crystal Chen
May 23, 2022
Rikhil Seth (10) plays the alto saxophone and hopes to move to baritone, which is one octave lower.

Passions: Rikhil Seth

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Michelle Lin (10) enjoys digital art and experimenting with other forms.

Passions: Michelle Lin

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Irvington Memories Word Cloud

Irvington Memories Word Cloud

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
UCLA professor Gregory Okin found that the diet of cats and dogs can produce “64 million tons of carbon dioxide a year” due to their meat consumption.

Should Your Dog Become Vegan? Pets vs. the Environment

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
The Dream Achievers, a band that usually does paid performances, volunteered their time to play at FCSN club’s inclusive Zoom concert.

A Forte in Music: Irvington FCSN Neurodiversity Club Hosts Inclusive Virtual Concert

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Horses set a valuable example for society, and parents would do well to learn from them.

A Humble Manifesto: Parents Should Not Raise Their Children

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
March 19, 2022
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)’s in-school masking graphic was displayed by Superintendent CJ Cammack during his COVID-19 updates presentation at the Feb. 23 Board meeting.

Board Weighs Funding Allocations, Masking Mandates

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
"Death on the Nile," directed by Kenneth Branagh, currently holds a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb.

“Death on the Nile”: Enough Romance to Fill the Nile

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
Leo Rao (12) applied to Rice University through early decision.

Irvington Early College Acceptance: Leo Rao

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Ananya Kulshrestha (12) applied to Caltech through early action.

Irvington Early College Acceptance: Ananya Kulshrestha

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022

Question Man: Would you rather always have earphones that never fit in your ear or always have keyboard keys that are slightly sticky and why?

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
The censorship cat welcomes you into 2022. M*row!

22 Words We Should Ban Going into 2022

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Societal beliefs influence the way we label people introverts or extroverts, sometimes leading to false assumptions.

Introvert or Extrovert—How About Neither?

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Mr. Rodocker teaches his 6th period Culinary 2 class how to make a chocolate and vanilla custard cream pie.

Culinary: An Art and a Science

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Janice Le (12), TingYi Wu (12), and Swasti Hiremani (10) work on their spreads for the December deadline.

Yearbook’s Journey: The Saga

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
January 15, 2022
Tests were previously taken through the easy-to-use Google Forms software, but now teachers must go through the arduous task of making copies for in-person easy-to-cheat tests.

Why I Miss Online School Tests: It Was So Easy to Not Cheat

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Carolyn Guo, who graduated Irvington in 2019, attends the University of Southern California.

Alumni Thankful to Irvington: Carolyn Guo

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
November 20, 2021
Pragnya Vijayan, who graduated Irvington in 2021, attends Santa Clara University.

Alumni Thankful to Irvington: Pragnya Vijayan

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
November 20, 2021
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
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
Val-Haunted

Val-Haunted

Nichelle Wong and Urmi Mandal
November 5, 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

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
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

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
Mr. Ip teaches AP Statistics and Algebra 2/Trigonometry.

Irvington Alumni Teachers: Mr. Ip

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
Mr. Stilwell teaches Yearbook and History.

Irvington Alumni Teachers: Mr. Stilwell

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
Media influences surround all aspects of life, especially for teenagers.

The Vicious Cycle of Teen Stereotypes

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
In its wild habitat, an Invys I. Bleman can be found reading ahead for AP Lit.

The 5 Types of Back-to-School Seniors

Nichelle Wong, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
The boys' varsity team surveys their opponents and stretches before their center meet. Pictured here are captains Samuel Forbes (12) and Alex Kwok (12).

Crossing the Distance: How Cross Country has Adapted to COVID-19

Nichelle Wong and Aditya Bashyam
September 23, 2021
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