As political polarization increases in the United States, students are often caught in the crossfire. Contentious political views often reach students through social media, which may prompt them to respond...

Girls basketball (5-4) began its preseason on Nov. 17 with Pacific Coast League games commencing Jan. 6. The 2024-2025 season created history for the program, after the team became both state and CIF semifinalists....

Joining the Portola Pilot was an integral part of most of our staff’s high school experience, helping them gain insight into what activities they wish to pursue in the future. In particular, Pilot was...

The highly anticipated sequel to Jon M. Chu’s 2024 film “Wicked,” “Wicked: For Good,” was released on Nov. 21, finalizing the story of Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp with emotional musical...

Girls Soccer (0-0-1) tied 0-0 in a non-league game with Fountain Valley High on Dec. 3. Their next game is non-league and away against Sage Hill High on Dec. 12.  Despite lacking their full starting...

A cup of flour, a tablespoon of sugar and a smidge of passion is the perfect recipe for a baking business. Sophomore Norah Siva turned her baking hobby into a professional venture by starting her business,...

Portola High’s Science Olympiad team hosted its third annual Irvine Scrimmage on Nov. 15 in preparation for the Great Oak Invitational at Great Oak High on Dec. 13. This year, the event attracted the...

Portola High’s Business Club held its sixth annual business DECA MiniCon-its largest and most inclusive MiniCon to date-bringing together around 80 students from multiple schools on Oct. 8, 2025. This...

Once upon a time in 1621, English colonists in Plymouth, Massachusetts, held a feast to celebrate the survival of a harsh winter and a successful harvest. Native Americans, who had helped the colonists...

President Donald Trump’s administration has implemented recent changes to U.S. education that weaponize government power to undermine American values of freedom and equality.  The federal government...