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May 292020 Portola Pilot Senior Supplement

Jjigae is a Korean cabbage broth stewed with vegetables or meats. Freshman Charis Kim shows a variation of jjigae known as kimchi jjigae, in which part of the soup base is made up of spicy kimchi.

Students Learn the Art of Ethnic Heritage and Familial Culture during Intercultural Week

May 12, 2020

A local tennis court in Portola Springs is blocked with caution tape. The stay-at-home order left the usually packed courts vacant on a Saturday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the Community

April 24, 2020

Ghafuri carves a bowl from a wooden block using a gauge, a tool used to make precise marks in wood. While he enjoys making bowls the most, he has also created letter openers and containers.

Junior Explores His Passion for Woodworking

April 14, 2020

Senior Gabi Taylor, senior Eden Yeh, junior Adele Yoon, junior Kai Wong, junior Kaitlyn Suk, senior Haley Truong and junior Tiffany Lee always come together for support before competing at the annual Capistrano Valley Relays Meet.

How Senior Spring Sport Athletes Are Dealing With the Loss of Their Season

April 14, 2020

Virtual Spirit Week Series

Virtual Spirit Week Series

March 23, 2020

“Purple and Gray!” scream junior Jaein Kim and senior Alexandra Beltran.

Gallery: Spring Pep Rally

March 16, 2020

The Alley had its grand opening on Feb.17, when the first 100 people were eligible to receive free merchandise and a half-off drink price. Since its opening, there is often a line outside the store.

The Alley is an Ally for All Boba Lovers

March 16, 2020

After months of diligent practice, sophomore and Magic Club president Desmond Wong performs the famous card spring trick that has been a long-standing favorite in magic history. To engage people who are unfamiliar with magic, club meetings normally consist of members staging close up magic tricks in a parlor-like setting.

Revealing the Inner Workings of Magic Club

March 12, 2020

Jealous step-sister Charlotte (sophomore Paris Suttle) began act two with “Stepsister’s Lament” accompanied by the ladies of the court. Together they questioned, “Why would a fellow want a girl like her?” after seeing Prince Topher dance with and show interest in a disguised Cinderella at the ball.

Review: ‘Cinderella’ Sends the Message of Kindness Through Magic

March 11, 2020

The Brown Eyed Girls Kitchen Co., a purveyor of vegan artisan jams, features autumnal flavors like cherry amaretto, blueberry brandy vanilla and pluot thyme.

Gallery: From Farm to Table: Where to Buy Local Produce in Irvine

February 27, 2020

Senior Donia Maymoun and junior Lindsey Yee prepare to take the ball after it lands. After a victory of 40-24 over Arroyo High two days earlier in the first round of CIF playoffs, the girls’ basketball team (18-9) ended its season with a loss of 41-48 to Xavier College Preparatory High in the second round of playoffs on Feb. 15.

Girls’ Basketball Round Two of CIF Playoffs 2/15

February 24, 2020

Sophomore Ashley Kwon calls her dad, who just finished performing a surgery in Seoul, for their daily check-in via FaceTime.

Mini Love Stories

February 21, 2020

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