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Junior and musician Caleb Ong poses with pit orchestra teacher Kyle Traska during their walk on the purple carpet.

Musical Production hosts Exquisite Celebration

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | June 5, 2019

Not many school events are as exclusive as Portola’s inaugural Musical Gala that took place on May 24, an event that celebrated students involved in the musical production as a part of the cast,...

ASB member and junior Ananyashri Komarlu completes junior Arisha Liao’s festival look with glitter and paint on each cheek.

Cozy and Comfortable Vibes Fill the Air at Spring Festival

Ki Joon Lee and Junhee Ryu | June 5, 2019

ASB, in collaboration with the visual and performing arts department and yearbook, hosted the second annual Spring Festival on the chilly evening of May 31, converting the outside amphitheater to a complete...

President Donald Trump issued his ban in an announcement to the American public. Huawei, the world’s second-largest cellphone maker after it edged out Apple last year, will soon be entirely cut off from American-made technology it uses, such as microchip software.

Trump Impacts U.S. Tech Stocks with Huawei Ban

Ajinkya Rane and Benjamin Kim | June 4, 2019

President Donald Trump and United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May will discuss this week Trump’s trade ban issued May 15 on Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei, who is currently the world’s top...

Pho’s salty and meaty universal flavors earned the dish international appeal. However, if you do not prefer the taste of cilantro, you can request to have the broth without it at most pho restaurants.

Pho is a Pho-Sure Win for Your Taste Buds

Ki Joon Lee, Marketing Manager | June 4, 2019

Arguably the most popular Vietnamese food in America, pho is the perfect late night comfort food that fills your stomach with savory, warm broth and addictively tasty rice noodles. Dive into these three...

Connotation of Binge is of Relapsing, not Relaxing

Connotation of Binge is of Relapsing, not Relaxing

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | June 4, 2019

There are few words that evoke the desire to ignore all responsibilities and dive into a new season of a hit new series than the word “binge.” Over time, the excessive use of the word binge has undermined...

Abortion Laws Miss the Mark in Combating Controversy

Abortion Laws Miss the Mark in Combating Controversy

Julia Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | June 3, 2019

In light of the anti-abortion law proposed on May 14 by Alabama legislators who voted to almost completely ban abortions, abortion constitutionality is becoming a rising issue. As research from the past...

Sophomores Pranathi Kollolli and Joshua Ong celebrate at one of the football games this year. The pair were members of the marching band pit section this year and spent time working together, playing cymbals, and enjoying the experience

Bulldog Crew Creates A Friendly Environment For All

Simrat Singh, Sports Editor | June 3, 2019

As sounds of different buddies and students joyously talking, playing games, and interacting filled rooms 907 and 908 during the weekly Monday meeting of Bulldog Crew, sophomore Pranathi Kollolli could...

For three weekends each summer, the 626 Night Market, the original and largest night market in the United States, organizes the OC Night Market. As visitors swarm the admission lines later in the evening, ticket prices rise from $3 to $5 after 6:00 p.m., so be sure to show up early!

Come for the Food, Stay for the Mood

Jenny Won and Jane Zou | June 3, 2019

As the sun sets on the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, live performers, unique art from local vendors, carnival games and endless Instagram-worthy foods light up the evening, giving the OC Night...

After rapidly growing over the past few years, the amount of spending on prescription drugs has slightly slowed in 2017, and although the trend should remain consistent for future years, overall, spending on retail prescription drugs has exponentially increased since 1960.

Recent Lawsuit against Major Drug Manufacturers Reflects Growing Drug Crisis

Annie Qiao, Features Editor | June 3, 2019

Attorneys general from 44 states filed a lawsuit in Connecticut’s federal court on May 10 accusing 20 major drug manufacturers of artificially inflating prices of over 100 different generic drugs, according...

Staff Editorial: Kicking Littering to the Curb, a Solution to the Trash Problem on Campus

Staff Editorial: Kicking Littering to the Curb, a Solution to the Trash Problem on Campus

May 31, 2019

Cardboard pizza boxes litter a corner of the Student Union. Around a trash can lie empty trays with spilled Pick Up Stix chicken or fruit from students trying to toss them into the trash and missing. Tables...

Head tennis coach Natasha Schottland awards tennis player and junior Kameran Mody with the top dog award. Mody was chosen because of his overall perseverance, from being defeated during varsity tryouts to being able to compete at Pacific Coast League Finals.

Athletes Awarded for PRIDE and Positivity at Spring Top Dog Awards

Helena Hu and Ki Joon Lee | May 31, 2019

Spring varsity coaches and athletes gathered in the Student Union on May 28 to commemorate special players who have consistently demonstrated strive for progress and work ethic during this past season. Top...

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