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Interact Club member and junior Sofia Ionescu braids bicolored ribbons into a lei, a Polynesian garland traditionally made out of flowers. Project Hope Alliance, an organization dedicated to helping homeless youth, used proceeds from the lei making to support their cause. Club members were able to gain volunteer hours in exchange for their participation in various charity activities.
Interact Club Steps Up in Annual Hearts and Hands Event
Marianne Chan, Photo Editor | November 29, 2023
Skilled trade workers at the San Diego State University march across campus, conveying their frustrations with wages and the salary pay structure, according to KPBS.
Cal State Skilled Trade Workers Strike Across All 23 Campuses for Higher Salaries
Nina Krish and Elise Ngo | November 21, 2023
Poor air quality from the fire caused multiple schools in Tustin to shut down temporarily. Nobody wants to close schools, vice president of the Tustin Unified School Board Allyson Muniz Damikolas said in a statement released to ABC News. I want schools opened as fast as possible and as safely as possible.”
Tustin’s Historic World War II North Hangar Burns Down
Aditi Salunkhe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 21, 2023
Senior Anusha Namburu and senior Haniya Hassaan eat chicken biryani at the Diwali party hosted by the South Asian Student Association “The festivities are associated with firecrackers or explosions that only happen once a year and are often hallmarks of our childhood,” Portola High SASA club outreach director and senior Amogh Baddam said. “We’re just seeing everybody celebrate our culture and having fun together in traditional clothes.”
South Asian Student Association Hosts 7th Annual Diwali Party
Aditi Salunkhe and Sonia Wang | November 20, 2023
People of Portola High
Lisa Hu Chen, an Orange County photographer and mother to Portola High students, takes photos of the boys’ basketball game on Nov. 28. “I think the best pictures that Ive taken, especially with the boys basketball team, were pictures of kids on the sidelines,” Chen said. “They might be starters or they might not be, they might not be playing the whole game, but the way they show how much they love the team by being there just comes out of the pictures.”
Local Photographer Lisa Hu Chen Illuminates Campus Life
Maya Tedini and Ruhi Samudra | December 5, 2023
Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences
Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences
Stephanie Hwang and Hannah Ko | December 4, 2023
Senior Belan Ngo reorganizes necklaces in the accessory section at Brandy Melville. “I just got a promotion, and now Im the accessories manager, so basically I merchandise and market all the jewelry items, and Im in charge of making sure everything looks good,” Ngo said.
‘Working’ It: Meet the Bulldogs Who Have Jobs
Camille Clement and Nina Krish | November 29, 2023
Senior Mathias Lee (fifth from left) gathers at the retirement ceremony of his uncle HeeWoon Yoon (thirteenth from left) with his family to celebrate Yoon’s tumultuous journey as a veteran and commitment to defending the country in the Marine Corps.
Fighting for Freedom: Honor the Brave Heroes Among the Community
Camille Clement and Madeline Chung | November 21, 2023
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Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences
Three Portola Pilot Alumni ‘Soar’ Through College Using Valuable Pilot Experiences
Stephanie Hwang and Hannah Ko | December 4, 2023
Senior Belan Ngo reorganizes necklaces in the accessory section at Brandy Melville. “I just got a promotion, and now Im the accessories manager, so basically I merchandise and market all the jewelry items, and Im in charge of making sure everything looks good,” Ngo said.
‘Working’ It: Meet the Bulldogs Who Have Jobs
Camille Clement and Nina Krish | November 29, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Lisa Hu Chen, an Orange County photographer and mother to Portola High students, takes photos of the boys’ basketball game on Nov. 28. “I think the best pictures that Ive taken, especially with the boys basketball team, were pictures of kids on the sidelines,” Chen said. “They might be starters or they might not be, they might not be playing the whole game, but the way they show how much they love the team by being there just comes out of the pictures.”
Local Photographer Lisa Hu Chen Illuminates Campus Life
Maya Tedini and Ruhi Samudra | December 5, 2023
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” came out in theaters on Nov. 17 featuring a young and ambitious Coriolanus Snow in the defining moments of his life. Viewers watch throughout the film as Snow progresses from a relatively innocent student to a cunning, driven person that goes on to become the despotic leader from the original films.
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review: A Compelling and Thought-Provoking Prequel
Parmin Zamani, News Editor | November 29, 2023
Canta Bella was the second choir to perform on stage. Amongst other great performances of the night, some audience highlights included a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” by Irvine Singers of Irvine High, and University High Madrigals’ performance of “Tchaka” by Syndney Guillaume.
Canta Bella Hits a High Note at IUSD Choral Festival
Tyler Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 18, 2023
Opinion
Through a semester-long personal finance course requirement for high school graduation on the state level, students can familiarize themselves with concepts necessary for economic decision-making.
Empowering Futures: Comprehensive Financial Literacy Education is Necessary
Aditi Salunkhe and Mary Lee | December 4, 2023
As the world continues to evolve, the notion of lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court stands at odds with injecting fresh perspectives and safeguarding justice. Enacting 18-year term limits would be one way to avoid the gerontocracy associated with partisan politics.
It is Time to Establish Terms of Office Limits in the Supreme Court
Michael Sun and Elizabeth Gao | December 2, 2023
The sense of accomplishment that students feel after receiving a ticket pushes them to be better. “The fact that people acknowledge their good deeds and give them credit for it makes students want to be even better in order to receive more attention,” according to junior Madison Lee.
Person of Ticket: Why PRIDE Tickets Should Be Digitized
Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | November 27, 2023
Daylight Savings Should be a Permanent Fixture
Mary Lee and Stephanie Hwang | November 17, 2023
Sports
Freshman Petra Tonkovich smiles enthusiastically during warm-ups, eager to begin practice. Water polo has taught her to display patience as she faces mental blocks in the sport, according to Tonkovich.
Petra Tonkovich: Meet Girls’ Water Polo’s Only Varsity Freshman
Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | November 30, 2023
Remaining steadfast in their friendship, seniors Jamie Lin and Ashley Tabayoyong are looking forward to completing their last year stunting together with the same bond they created over ten years ago. “When we started cheering, we actually requested if we could be on the same team just so we were comfortable in a new sport,” Tabayoyong said. “We wanted to have some grounding, something that we could hold on to, something that we knew that was familiar.”
Duo Jamie Lin and Ashley Tabayoyong Bond Through Gymnastics and Cheer
Hannah Ko and Stephanie Hwang | November 27, 2023
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December 2023: Volume 8 Issue 3
December 2023: Volume 8 Issue 3

 

November 2023: Volume 8 Issue 2
November 2023: Volume 8 Issue 2

 

October 2023: Volume 8 Issue 1
October 2023: Volume 8 Issue 1

 

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May 2023: Volume 7 Issue 7

 

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