The Voicebox

Opinions editor Ella Song (11) reacts to the most popular videos regarding Irvington High School.

News editor Sophie Luo (11) discusses Irvington's lastest play, "Mamma Mia!"

Staff writers Naisha Kaur (12) and Chantal Chang (12) take a look at issue 34.7 of the IHS Voice newspaper

Groundbreaking takes on how to be a real man.

Breaking News from the Journalism classroom!!

Ashley Wang (12) and Cynthia Yu (11) dive into issue 34.4 of the Irvington Voice

Nidhi Patil (12) and Sherilyn Chan (12) take a look at issue 34.3 of The Voice

Naisha Kaur (12) and Sriya Sangubhatla (11) recap on the latest issue of the The Voice

Staff Writer Sravya Putcha (11) dives into the complicated history behind Thanksgiving

In honor of Presidents' Day, Staff Writer Nichelle interviews Mr. V on his personal favorite and least favorite Presidents, and also discusses what we should keep in mind when judging Presidents of the past.Presidential Historians Survey 2021: https://www.c-span.org/presidentsurvey2021/?page=overall

Staff writer Shivika Verma (11) talks about halloween ghost stories

Makyala Nguyen (12) and Aditya Kumar (12) give "tips" to incoming freshmen

Irvington Voice reviews issue 34 of their high school newspaper

Arnav Dua, our news editor, compares and contrasts ChatGPT with its new competitor, DeepSeek.

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In this video episode, staff writers Dia Dongara and Sophie Luo take a look at the history of student newspapers at Irvington High School, from the school's founding to today.

Staff writers Dia Dongara and Pritihish Chandna take you on a journey through January's hottest news stories.

In this episode, staff writer Ava Pedersen digs into the issues facing school spirit at Irvington.

In this episode, staff writer Charlotte Lin dispenses some important advice about studying, relationships, and managing your time.

Staff writer Cynthia takes us behind the scenes of what makes true crime so appealing and so wrong. Music from Purple Planet.

In the last Newsbox episode of the calendar year, Nidhi Patil and Cynthia Yu take us through the biggest stories of the past month.

In this Halloween special, Melanie Chavez and Suhani Ahuja share two gruesome stories from the Brothers Grimm. Enjoy your Halloween!

In this edition of Newsbox, Sampada and Dia talk to Amy, Ava, Nidhi, and Devam about some of hour latest stories.

In our second episode of the season, Sampada Vaishampayan takes us into the modern music industry, specifically looking into the marketing of Benson Boone.

New staff writers Nidhi Bhogi and Prithish Chandna discuss the latest stories from this year's first issue of The Voice. Contents: (01:02) Dia Dongara and Charlotte Lin hop on to discuss the schedule changes affecting Irvington students. (02:48) Cynthia Yu joins to share about the recent Hello Rally held by ASG. (04:24) Megan Ye chats with us about Logan Moffitt's cucumber recipes. (05:49) Sriya Sangubhatia discusses her views on the Gen-Z-ification of political campaigns. (08:10) Sports editor Devam Parekh gives us the rundown of some of the most prominent sports this season. (09:31) Esha Ambre explains one of her favorite memories from the summer: the digital camera.

For this episode, Features/Graphics Editor Crystal Chen and Humans Editor Avril Brown talk about their high school experiences and give advice for underclassmen.

On the last Newsbox episode of the school year, Tavas Phogat and Devam Parekh bring you the stories in our last issue. Contents: (01:02) Faculty Follies by Serena Luk (02:09) Irvington Cubesat by Sumeet Mangat (06:59) The Positives of Disruptive Protests by Dipen Saravana Prabhu (10:31) Sports Recap with Soham Sethi and Ojas Vatsyayan (12:23) An Informal Restroom Quality Assessment with Ashley Wang and Francis Luo

Sports editor Soham Sethi brings on a guest to discuss the nature of racism and hate speech on the internet.

Staff writer Mihika Gupta and Features Editor Megan Ye discuss the latest issue of the Irvington Voice. (01:02) Cybersecurity Club Obtain Over $22K in Scholarships by Jessica Li (03:10) ICT Presents The Addams Family by Avril Brown and Melanie Chavez (05:48) Just in Time for Finals Season: Reviewing Local Cafes by Katelyn Shen (07:40) Animal "Diplomacy" Has to End by Melanie Chavez (09:42) Sports Overview with Ojas Vatsyayan (13:20) Student Academics and Mental Health by Ishita Kapoor To read more of each articles, check out the latest issue of The Voice or ihsvoice.com.

The senior cruise is sinking. Freshman fiends roam the hallways. Wattpad stories become the book of the century. Library books are censored. Most importantly, Arnav Dua sings. Find out what the heck is happening at Irvington on this early April Fools' episode of the Voidbox.

Here to break down our February issue are staff writer Mihika Gupta and web editor Tavas Phogat. (Additional writing provided by Ishita Kapoor.) Contents: (01:02) Tardy Deadline Extension to 8:45 by Devam Parekh (03:47) Multicultural Week: A Vibrant Homage to Irvington's Diversity by Mihika Gupta and Sumeet Mangat (07:09) Our Modern Chicken War: Dave's vs. Wingstop by Megan Ye and Esha Ambre (10:14) Feminism in the Era of Social Media by Emily Shu (14:59) Sports Overview with Soham Sethi and Ojas Vatsyayan (18:03) Cultural Borrowing of Foods by Soham Sethi

In this episode, staff writer Dipen Saravana Prabhu discusses the controversies of President's Day and how we should (or shouldn't) celebrate it moving forward.

The Voice is back with its first print issue of 2024, and staff writers Ashley Wang and Sumeet Mangat are here to break down the most important stories of issue 32.5. Contents: (01:02) Revised Tardy Policies Revive Saturday School at Irvington by Mihika Gupta (04:06) MEChA's Ritmo Latino by Misha Meswani (05:52) “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Struggles to Stay Afloat by Megan Ye (08:04) Should G. Rose Blanchard Be Glorified? by Dipen Saravana Prabhu (10:36) Conspiracy in the Sports World: The Aaron Rodgers/Jimmy Kimmel Controversy by Francis Luo (13:51) Indopak's Dil Se: A Fan Favorite by Lynnette Chavez

In this episode, staff writer Ashley Block talks to teachers and students about group projects in classrooms today. Music: "Boardwalk Breeze" by Sensho, from Uppbeat Music.

In this episode, staff writer Mihika Gupta talks with Ms. Faitel about the strategies that companies use to market products over the holiday season.

The last issue of the Voice is here, and staff writers Dipen Saravana Prabhu and Sumeet Mangat are here to talk with fellow Voice writers about the latest stories in Issue 32.4 of the Irvington Voice. Contents: (01:02) New Registration Deadlines Impact Courses by Ashley Wang (03:15) The Crucible Captivates Audiences by Avril Brown and Katelyn Shen (9:36) Sports Overview with Ojas Vatsyayan (11:48) Can America Speak Freely? by Jessica Li (14:15) Holiday Cookie Reviews by Ashley Block and Ishita Kapoor (17:03) Voice Choice Awards chosen by Ashley Wang, Esha Ambre, Emily Shu, Ojas Vatsyayan, and Devam Parekh.

In this episode, photo editor Lynnette Chavez and staff writer Melanie Chavez discuss privilege in America and how many Americans don't recognize it enough.

In this episode, staff writer Ashley Wang investigates club culture at Irvington, discussing various perspectives on club culture with Esha Ambre, Kelly Jia, and Angela Ye. Music: stay safe prod. DahJP

It's another month, another issue of the Voice, and another Newsbox. This time, news editor Arnav Dua and sports editor Soham Sethi talk with fellow Voice writers about Novembers biggest stories. Contents: (01:02) Parent Teacher Conferences Return by Esha Ambre (04:31) Irvington Drama’s “A Valhaunted Twilight” by Avril Brown (07:21) The Difference in Grading Styles between Irvington AP English Lang Teachers by Misha Meswani and Jessica Li (10:56) Killers of the Flower Moon, A Disappointing Movie on an Important Event by Soham Sethi

This year's Halloween special features a short horror story from Gray Koo read by Melanie Chavez and a true spooky story from Ms. Zendejas brought to you by Suhani Ahuja. Music: "Tenebrous" by Purple Planet Music.

Welcome back to the Voicebox! In our second Newsbox episode this year, staff writers Esha Ambre and Devam Parekh talk to fellow Voice writers and editors about October's biggest stories. Timeline: (01:02) Wellness Center Update by Melanie Chavez (02:33) Homecoming 2023: A Memorable Night at the Museum by Ishita Kapoor and Suhani Ahuja (04:13) Drake's "For All the Dogs" is Confusing From Start to Finish by Ojas Vatsyayan (07:22) Club Updates, taken from articles featured in the Student Life section (08:43) Farewell McCarthy, Hello Democracy by Ojas Vatsyayan (13:50) Sports Overview, provided by sports editors Soham Sethi and Ojas Vatsyayan (17:43) A Tournament Filled With Controversy: Cricket World Cup Preview by Tavas Phogat

Welcome back to a new season of the Voicebox! In our first Newsbox episode of the year, staff writers Ashley Wang and Ishita Kapoor talk to fellow Voice writers and editors about September's major headlines. Check out this episode's featured articles in the newspaper: Navigating the Scheduling Process at Irvington by Melanie Chavez and Mihika Gupta Welcome Back Rally Exceeds Expectations by Misha Meswani New Chant Compromises Irvington's Identity by Francis Luo SAG-AFTRA Strike Disrupts the Entertainment Industry: What You Need to Know by Megan Ye The Summer I Turned Pretty—Team Conrad by Esha Ambre and Team Jeremiah by Suhani Ahuja The sports overview was provided by sports editors Ojas Vatsyayan and Soham Sethi. More stories on Irvington athletics can be found at https://ihsvoice.com/category/sports/. Credits: Newsbox Theme written and recorded by Francis Luo with Jeremy Lin and Brandon Chen on marimba

In this episode, Arnav interviews Aryan and Srilakshmi about their experiences of graduating Irvington High School. Thank you for listening, and we hope you tune in next year!

In this episode, Francis hosts a game show with contestants Wayne, Eileen, and Ayush.

In this episode, Staff Writer Soham moderates debates between Aditya and Ashrith, with topics ranging from lowering the voting age to who they can call the rap G.O.A.T.

In this episode, Staff Writer Arnav predicts the consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Affirmative Action and interviews Irvington students Srilu and Apuroop as well as Fremont City Councilwoman Jenny Kassan.

In this episode, Staff Writer Misha explains why voice actors are not being paid enough and what can be done about it.

In this episode, Staff Writer Soham explains the causes and consequences of the partition of India and Pakistan.

Happy holidays! In this Christmas special episode, Staff Writer Avril explains how Christmas today came to be and interviews Mr. Einfeldt about one unusual Christmas during the Great War.