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Sunny Hills students, such as seniors David Chu and Joyce Park, nicknamed “chu” and “leannes #1 fan” respectively, utilize the multi-channel features of Discord by chatting in text servers. On the left, various text and voice channels are located for members of the specific Discord server to chat in.

It’s called Discord, but the instant messaging app has actually done more uniting during COVID-19 pandemic

Elijah Jhee, Managing Editor • October 13, 2020

During a time when face-to-face interaction and social gatherings with peers seem impossible because of COVID-19 health and safety issues, students like senior Quinn Cassady only need to boot up their...

Actress Liu Yifei plays Mulan, whose family has her dressed up to impress the local Chinese village matchmaker in the live-action movie based more on the original Chinese story than the 1998 original animation.

Live-action ‘Mulan’ tanks for fans of Disney’s animated classic hoping for a closer adaptation

Hanna Jung, Videographer • October 8, 2020

“Loyal, brave, true.”  In the 2020 live-action movie adaptation of “Mulan,” this phrase either appears or is repeated quite a few times to represent the title character’s beliefs and family...

The Hawaiian Chicken Bowls offers a fair staple -- turkey legs for $15 each.

The OC Fair is canceled, but the food isn’t: Drive-thru option worth the ride

Alice Lee, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2020

For many families, the Orange County Fair has been a summertime staple.  Held annually at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, the event has been known for its rides, entertainment and most...

A rendering of singer songwriter Nicole Zefanya, also known as NIKI, and her first studio album, Moonchild. NIKI creates not only the space-age Moonchild persona in her music videos of some of her initial releases from this 10-song album, but in one particular track, she takes on another persona in Selene.

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI shoots for the ‘moon’ and more in debut studio album

Rachel Yun, Sports Editor • September 30, 2020

Breaking new musical boundaries while also staying original are common challenges for singers. In her debut studio album released earlier this month, singer-songwriter Nicole Zenfaya -- commonly known...

The $6 Travis Scott Meal, named after the Grammy-nominated rapper, consists of a Quarter Pounder with bacon, medium fries with BBQ sauce and a drink of any choice. Itll be available at any McDonald’s restaurant until Oct. 4.

Grammy-nominated rapper introduces his new Astroworld: McDonald’s Travis Scott Meal

Andrew Park, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 27, 2020

A new trend has popped up among TikTok users earlier this month involving those grabbing a bite at the Golden Arches. A line of eager customers in their cars pull up at the drive-thru at a McDonald’s...

An artist’s re-creation of a scene from the YouTube released music video of BTS’ latest single, “Dynamite.”

BTS comes back with a boom in K-pop band’s latest all-English single/music video, ‘Dynamite’

Esther Oh, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2020

Three years ago, BTS entered the U.S. mainstream, attending the Billboard Music Awards and performing its “DNA” song at the American Music Awards later that November. Then last year, the K-pop band...

An artist’s rendering of Gang Dong-won, who stars as Jeong-seok, an ex-South Korean soldier. The protagonist fights for his life to escape from zombies and a rogue military unit established nearby Incheon Port in “Peninsula,” the long-awaited sequel to 2016’s South Korean-made “Train to Busan.”

‘Train to Busan’ sequel derails from beginning as zombies take a backseat to military troop gone awry

Alice Lee, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2020

Earning $98.5 million worldwide, South Korea’s “Train to Busan” returns four years after its initial release with a long-awaited yet disappointing sequel that features a cliche good guys vs. bad...

Using the Google Meet platform during distance learning, new math teacher Dorothy Cheng reviews on Aug. 19 from her classroom parabolic equations (left) with her third period Algebra 2 class.

New math teacher brings the right formula of experiences into her instruction

Audrey Seo, Photo Editor • September 5, 2020

This is the first of a series of upcoming, weekly feature profiles of new, full-time teachers and administrators at Sunny Hills High School for 2020-2021. Dorothy Cheng knew she wanted to become a math...

An artists rendering of the image used to promote Cardi Bs WAP, released a month ago by Atlantic Records.

Despite backlash, Cardi B’s single, ‘WAP,’ redefines female empowerment; remains No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-hop chart

Annie Bang, Web Managing Editor • September 5, 2020

In what seems to be the most graphic and explicit song of 2020, Cardi B’s newest single, “WAP,” featuring rapper Megan Thee Stallion, successfully stands as a feminist anthem in today’s time, wholeheartedly...

Liu Yifei, as Mulan, fights her own inner conflicts and physical battles in the new live action Mulan to be released Friday, Sept. 4, for Disney+ subscribers at a cost of $29.99.

Is live-action adaptation of ‘Mulan’ worth $29.99?

Accolade Staff • September 3, 2020

Disney fans, it’s finally here. Not another Star Wars movie. Or a Marvel Universe flick. But the latest live-action Disney princess film adapted from 1998’s “Mulan.” After the rapid...

An artists rendering of a scene from Netflixs Korean-imported TV series, Its Okay to Not Be Okay. Actress Seo Ye-ji (left) plays Ko Moon-yeong, a childrens book author who stares into the eyes of Moon Gang-tae, played by Kim Soo-hyun, because of a situation over a smartphone.

First season of Netflix’s Korean-imported drama quite ‘Okay’ to binge watch

Yeihn Lee, Staff Reporter • August 29, 2020

It’s a classic story revolving around a pair of star-crossed lovers -- only with a hint of mild horror yet still quite satisfying to watch. The debut season of the Korean TV drama, “It’s Okay...

Though the Sunny Hills League of Legends Gold team was unable to accept its championship trophy and $2,500 check for the school because of the coronavirus pandemic, the North America Scholastic eSports Federation put together this image to promote the teams success on its website.

Back-to-back eSports League of Legends national title winners aim for another legendary championship season

Daniel Kong, Business Manager • August 29, 2020

Head coach: Casey McDonald Top new gamers: Ryan Gae (11), Cole Sass (10) Top returning gamers: Dylan Kim (12), Erik Kim (12), Soonchang Kwon (12) Last season: Playing from gamers’ homes because...

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