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Portola Pilot

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Portola Pilot

Only one week after the movie debuted in theaters, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” has a domestic gross of $143,334,185.

Wreck-it-Ralph Breaks Both the Internet and Box Office Records

Ava Caleca, Social Media Specialist | December 12, 2018

When the idea of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” was released to the public on June 30, 2016, many Disney fans were excited to hear that the movie would also showcase classic characters such as the Disney...

Dressed as a baker accompanied by his fellow gingerbread men creations, this particular performer follows a parade float featuring a 6-foot tall book titled “How to Make the Perfect Gingerbread House.”

Enter a Winter Wonderland with Disney’s Christmas Parade

Julia Kim and Ava Caleca | December 11, 2018

In a whimsical world of dancing, music and magic, Disney cast members perform surrounded by fans of all ages in the Disney Parks Christmas parade, “A Christmas Fantasy.” The parade follows the Christmas...

Students can donate to Toys for Tots by bringing in new toys and placing them under one of the three Christmas trees in the Student Union.

‘Tis the Time of Toys for Tots

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | December 10, 2018

Three Christmas trees adorned with silver and purple ornaments stand in the Student Union, each one with paper gift tags marked with age groups hanging off its plastic branches. Under each tree are small...

Daylight Saving Does Not Save

Daylight Saving Does Not Save

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | December 7, 2018

In the past midterm election, California voters passed Proposition 7 to allow legislation the option to change the current Daylight Saving Time (DST) period to be darker later by a two-thirds vote. If...

Briana Bey as she performs her dance “Love in the Dark” by Leroy Sanchez.

Bey Dances the Day Away

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | December 7, 2018

Junior and Dance Company member Briana Bey is December's Artist of the Month, which is an opportunity for the Visual and Performing Arts Department to choose one outstanding student per month to showcase...

Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are back for “Creed 2”, fighting against Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago from the previous “Rocky” series.

Creed 2 Review: Not Exactly a Knockout

Shawyan Rooein, Backpage Editor | December 6, 2018

Sequel to the original “Rocky” movie series and 2015’s “Creed”, “Creed 2” is sure to be a thrill for those who loved the first movie but may be a let down in some areas for those attached...

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Dylan Vanek, Co-News-Editor | December 5, 2018

Advanced Placement (AP) test registration usually takes place in April, a month before the test is administered in May. However, the College Board has decided to move AP test registration to October rather...

Concept art for the film, showing several jedi engaged in battle with Darth Vader, a sith lord.

Star Wars: New Fan-Film set to Become Most Expensive Created

Benjamin Kim, Business Team | December 4, 2018

While fans looked forward to seeing “The Force Awakens,” “Rogue One” and “The Last Jedi” in  December of 2015, 2016 and 2017, Disney will not be releasing an addition to the Star Wars franchise...

Each of the famed pork xiǎolóngbāo are made by hand by expert chefs. The soup dumplings are weighed and folded 18 times with lightning speed and a delicacy that comes only from hours of practice.

Dumplings Worth Waiting For at a Din Tai Fung Restaurant

Annie Qiao and Priscilla Baek | December 3, 2018

Recognized as the restaurant that serves “the world’s greatest dumplings” by Forbes Magazine, Din Tai Fung has gained success in South Coast Plaza with wait-lines that can sometimes exceed three...

Students from the 2017-18 Living Earth classes collaborate around a fish tank resting upon a wooden structure that they constructed themselves. The structure contains wheels that students drilled on with help from principal John Pehrson in the Innovation Lab.

Aquaponics Evolves Throughout the Years

Aaron Sha and Tiffany Wu | November 30, 2018

Freshmen Living Earth classes at Portola High have changed their aim of the Aquaponics Genius Project from project completion and system transportation to a full focus on environmental sustainability for...

The signature “Milky Bun” comes with one optional topping amongst a variety of options, such as gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate chips and peanuts.

Afters: All Hype, No Heart

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | November 29, 2018

Irvine Spectrum Center opened nearly 30 new businesses three months ago on August 18. While the list of food businesses consists mostly of well-known names, such as 85°C Bakery Cafe and BLKdot Coffee,...

At the beginning of Movember, all the participating staff members shaved all of their facial hair to start and did not shave until the end of the month.

Movember: Advocating for Men’s Health Issues on Campus

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | November 28, 2018

As many students have noticed many male staff members around campus such as principal John Pehrson, assistant principal Kris Linville and assistant principal Jeff Hernandez have stopped shaving their facial...

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