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Isabella Yawata

Isabella Yawata, Reporter

Isabella is a senior in her second year of journalism at McLean High school. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves hanging out with her dog while watching some of her favorite classic movies.

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Fashion Frenzy Episode 2: Red Carpet Edition

Fashion Frenzy Episode 2: Red Carpet Edition

Gabriela Herrera and Isabella Yawata
April 4, 2024
The constant need for digital stimulation through content on platforms such as TikTok keeps individuals in perpetual distraction, hindering their ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods.

Put down the phone and pick up the pace

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
March 15, 2024

Candid Conversations Episode 1: Beyond the Boat

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
February 2, 2024
The mural which will be completed by the spring of 2024, hopes to spark student imagination with its enchanted theme.

Art Honor Society begins painting library mural

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
February 2, 2024
Surpassing 200 million streams on Spotify, Orquídeas has marked itself as one of Uchiss most successful records.

Kali Uchis blossoms with brilliant new album, Orquídeas

Isabella Yawata and Sarah Soltani
February 2, 2024
The objectification of women in the media not only contributes to dangerous stereotypes that minimize the worth of women, but also carries harmful mental and physical consequences for younger generations.

Media’s sexualization of women is detrimental

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
February 2, 2024
SNHSs new read, En el Tiempo de las Mariposas, will explore the intricate lives of the Mirabal sisters who played a crucial part in the Dominican Republics resistance against the rule of Rafael Trujillo.

Spanish National Honor Society initiates book club

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
February 1, 2024
The McLean Trees Foundation removes the invasive species of porcelain-berry from recreational centers in McLean. Their commitment to environmental conservation and making McLean a more livable community by planting, maintaining, and preserving trees aligns seamlessly with SNHSs objectives.

SNHS partners with McLean Trees Foundation to remove invasive plants

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
January 31, 2024
Fashion Frenzy Episode 1: Winter Worthy Outfits

Fashion Frenzy Episode 1: Winter Worthy Outfits

Gabriela Herrera and Isabella Yawata
January 31, 2024
In between knots, club members share stories, building a community bonded by a common purpose.

UNICEF Club crafts blankets for local hospitals

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata
January 14, 2024
Senior Riley Purcell guides her brother through the basics of rock climbing. Part of rock climbing culture is to be supportive of those who are still learning the ropes.

Riley rocks the wall

Sophia Weil and Isabella Yawata
November 8, 2023
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