Aditi Salunkhe, Assistant Sports Editor
| November 21, 2023
A fire broke out in Tustin’s North Hangar on Nov. 7. Firefighters initially attempted to put out the flames, but the sheer size of the building made the task too dangerous, so a controlled burn was implemented...
As Americans honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women on Veterans Day, these Portola High students provide insight into what it is like having a relative in the military, expressing...
Two hundred seventy five high school students attended South Asian Student Association’s (SASA) annual Diwali party on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Pools Park. To celebrate, students wore traditional Indian...
The voice is a versatile instrument; it can cover the entire spectrum of human emotions. Whether it conveys the dream of a child or a tribute to a jazz legend, regardless of enhancement by the classic...
During the Nov. 7 board meeting, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) Board of Education heard public comments regarding a potential policy that would ban the LGBTQ+ flag from all classrooms,...
Advocacy is a catalyst for change. Throughout the year, social studies teacher Jon Resendez has been utilizing his voice to positively impact the community by promoting equity in education, exploring his...
Since the very beginning of our elementary education, we have had it hammered into our heads: plagiarism is bad.
It seems obvious enough. It is unethical, proof of poor scholarship and undermines...
The Laguna Hills High marching band echoes from the stands, an eerie sound emanates from their drums as their football team punts the ball to the Bulldogs. Standing at the 5-yard line, wide receiver and...
“It is never too late to start something new.” An idea often circulated but rarely enacted. Among high school students, hesitancy to try new activities often grows as they progress through grade levels....
“On a scale of one to 10, I'd say it's a nine.”
This is what Custodian Mark Leavy said regarding Portola High students’ littering problem, with 10 being the most severe. Trash is everywhere: bathrooms,...
Whether it is embarking on new trails or attempting new tricks, mountain bikers challenge themselves with the thrilling sport. Their shared experiences foster passion and community, which founder of Portola...
![The Irvine Unified Board of Education heard public comments on whether to ban LGBTQ+ flags in its most recent meeting on Oct. 7. “This meeting being perhaps an eye opening moment for students and teachers alike to realize, ‘Wow, there are still a lot of prejudices and misunderstandings about the LGBTQ community,’ and we should talk about that to move forward,” English teacher Doris Schlothan said. “But in terms of coming back to this flag policy, I think [this conversation] is done.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4539-1.jpg)
![Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty can be addictive, fueling the practice of corner-cutting and creating other bad habits, according to the City University of New York. “Getting away with [academic dishonesty] is probably the biggest ego-booster and motivator that someone can get,” former AP Psychology student and senior Vedant Tiwari said.](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Plagiarism-1200x838.png)
