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Social Studies teacher Jon Resendez stands with his 2022-2023 cohort of policy fellows. Each teacher was selected from across California based upon their commitment to the classroom, their ability to advocate for their students and their pursuit of innovation in teaching, according to Teach Plus California.

From Classroom to Change-Maker: Jon Resendez Advocates for Students and Teachers in Teach Plus California Fellowship

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | November 16, 2023
Students in the marine zoology elective had the opportunity to witness various species and ecosystems covered in class in real life. “The jellyfish module was my favorite topic,” junior Irene Jung said. “All the species in the aquarium were real and alive, and we saw and got to touch moon jellies and other cool species.”

Marine Zoology Students had One “Shell” of a Time at Aquarium Field Trip

Kayley Winata, Staff Writer | November 9, 2023
Mishra (third from left) and Hommez (right most) pose with their fellow elementary Science Olympiad coaches and teacher adviser before a tournament, located at Sierra Vista Middle School. “The [original] idea for OCAST was elementary Science Olympiad,” Hommez said. “We were planning on creating that at Woodbury, but due to COVID, we were unable to, so we started OCAST instead. But a year later, we were able to get in touch with the principal.”

OCAST “Casts” A Love for Science Upon Young Scholars

Michael Sun, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor | November 9, 2023
A Chipotle team member rolls a burrito while the automated makeline assembles a bowl. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kid's meals can be made above the makeline while the automated system creates bowls and salads.

Bowls, Salads and Automation: A Look Into Chipotle’s New Digital Makeline Currently Being Tested in Irvine

Tyler Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 1, 2023
At their first club meeting on Oct. 19, Reform-All club Vice President and sophomore Kate Shin and treasurer and sophomore Aya Ughayer introduce themselves to members and explain their mission to reform old clothes to give back to the community.

Newest Clubs Build a Community of Visionaries on Campus

Madeline Chung and Camille Clement | October 25, 2023
Junior Deep Goswami creates a rebel base that he started on Monday. The special starships are used to fight evil in the Star Wars universe, according to Goswami.

Junior Deep Goswami ‘Builds’ His Love for Legos

Kayleen Kim, Managing Editor | October 25, 2023
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S4 Episode 01: Delving Into the Diverse Music Tastes of Students

Marianne Chan and Claire Liu | October 17, 2023
Junior Vivian Lu reads three original poems as part of the Kenyon Young Writers Workshop, located at Kenyon College. Lu is interested in creative writing and English literature and hopes to expand these interests in her ancient literature club, which she started this year.

Is There Such a Thing as ‘Talent’? Portola High’s Top Achievers Answer

Michael Sun, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor | October 6, 2023
Portola High is packed to the brim with interesting teachers inside the classroom, but how much do students know about their favorite teachers’ outside of the classroom? Here are some traditions and interests held by a few of these entertaining instructors:

The Secret Life of Teachers: Portola High Teachers’ Unique Interests and Special Traditions

Tara Vatandoust, Co-Editor-in-Chief | October 2, 2023
English teachers Melissa Miller, Christina Han and Alex Carino were just hired this year. “I'm definitely getting immersed in refining my practice of teaching more,” Miller said. “And my overall goal is just trying to be as immersed in the school culture as possible.”

Icebreakers: Get To Know These Three New English Teachers

Kayleen Kim and Nina Krish | September 29, 2023
Math and computer science teacher Ran Gu debugs code alongside senior Vishak Iyer, who just began learning the computer programming language Python. Gu said his move to Portola was driven by his love for teaching computer science, as funding a computer science course is difficult at a middle school.

Math and Computer Science Teacher Ran Gu Graduates With His Jeffrey Trail Students

Cindy Mei and Maya Tedini | September 27, 2023
These are images of Wang’s draft for the unnamed main character of her game. The character will be able to change forms in order to solve different puzzles.

Portola High Students’ Summer Projects Display Their Coding Passions

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | September 26, 2023
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