Starting in the 2023 to 2024 school year, Portola High administration has adopted a new pep rally schedule involving two assemblies to accommodate the near 10 percent increase in the student body, according...
Portola High administration implemented AP Precalculus, the College Board's new national curriculum, in place of the Honors Precalculus and Enhanced Math III courses starting in the 2023 to 2024 school...
As the stage lights illuminate, the audience swells with anticipation. The world fades into the background as backup dancers pour onto the stage and the audience is swept into a whirlwind of electrifying...
Books, books and more books.
All her life, recently hired teacher librarian Amber Linehan has been fascinated with the adventures of each new literary exploration, whether it be coaching students’...
Imagine the joy of winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in your country’s history. A crowd of 75,784 people cheering as you accept your trophy. This moment was supposed to be one of...
Prepare to be captivated by Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album, "Guts," which came out on Sept. 8. This mesmerizing musical journey showcases her artistic progress and reveals a brave vulnerability that...
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey waved her magic wand and revealed “Bewitched,” her second studio album at the stroke of midnight on Sept. 8. Described by Laufey as a “love album,” the serotonin-infused...
Feeling burnt out, hopeless and discouraged. As stress and anxiety continue to overwhelm high schoolers, the idea of schools offering mental health days is as appealing as ever.
Portola High should...
The seniors took their final bows for their last performance at Portola High as the audience broke into thunderous applause. Honors Theater Ensemble, an all senior class, put on a self-written play,...
Mastering a sport can require years of practice and dedication, yet these teachers are aces in a plethora of different sports. With extensive athletic backgrounds, they have tested both their physical...
Painted across from the ASB classroom is the senior mural for the class of 2023. Every year, this standing mural is repainted to honor and represent the graduating class. Now, as the year approaches...
My first love was not a human but an object. It was dark brown and wooden, with a glossy surface and orange undertones. Four silver strings with a carbon fiber pin sticking out the other end. I called...
