Author: Mandy Yang

All IUSD schools have transitioned to distance learning.  This switch was meant to protect teachers and students alike from COVID-19 (coronavirus).

On Wednesday, March 18th, all classes at my high school, Woodbridge High, transitioned to online. This new way of learning is drastically different from traditional high schools. 

The reaction of students to Irvine’s school closures due to the coronavirus threat highlights the Irvine bubble we live in.

For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, these school closures will have a dramatic financial impact.

Hong Kong’s famous dessert shop, Hui Lau Shan, opened its first California location in Irvine this past August and has been packed ever since. The chain is famous for their mango obsession and delicious Hong Kong style desserts.

I’m a classic example of so many from my generation who were born and raised here in Irvine. My parents settled in Irvine because of the terrific school system and the quality of life that the City offered its residents. I went to school in a cycle, from Stone Creek to Lakeside to Woodbridge. As much as I love my hometown, I’ve witnessed huge — and not so good — changes as both Irvine and I grew.