The Portola Pioneer is the official news and culture podcast of the Portola Pilot, aiming to foster a sense of community and provide a unique storytelling medium to its listeners. For...

With sturdy goggles masking her face, senior Ashley Presnell clutches her lacrosse stick as she sprints across the field, cradling the ball and weaving her way through the opposition’s defense players....

Sophomore Klara Parang sees life from a breathtaking perspective.  Not many 16-year-olds are out flying planes or controlling the sky, yet Parang is one teenager who was lucky enough to experience...

One of the most iconic symbols of high school is the practice of asking out a date to prom, or “promposal.” As the prom on May 29 rapidly approaches, Instagram feeds have become saturated with creative...

In life, Michelle Zauner’s mother, Chongmi, would show love by remembering.  At her dinner table, crowded with banchan side dishes, she would silently observe which ones you didn’t touch, which...

  More individuals ages 16-24 look for work during the summer than any other season, according to historical trends in nationwide employment data. To secure employment, students must first obtain...

Junior AJ Moore and sophomore Bella Chhiv won titles for singles league champion on May 10, securing their spots to represent Portola High at the CIF Southern Section singles tournaments from June 9-17. Chhiv...

With the immense time commitment that each high school sport requires, taking on two sports over the course of one school year is a daunting achievement that sets athletes’ dedication and drive apart....

Windowless walls, desks 6-feet apart and a presentation projected on the whiteboard may appear like a typical classroom, but not for Room 703 if you look closer. Whether it is Nintendo World in Osaka or...

The vibrant colors of fresh vegetables, the sounds of sizzling meat and the scent of Mexican spices accompanied with sour cilantro immediately catch our attention upon entering Chipotle Mexican Grill.  At...