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With fewer government workers, especially cybersecurity personnel, the digital safety of the United States is at risk of manipulation and attack.

Government Shutdown Causes Cybersecurity to be at Risk

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinions Editor | February 6, 2019

With the current government shutdown, numerous employees whose job is to monitor and defend digital privacy and security of citizens have been furloughed, putting U.S. citizens at risk of serious cyberattacks...

Apple’s top productivity app, Forest (shown as the largest app), displays an adorable cartoon forest that engages users to continue staying on task. The Forest team donates part of its profits to Trees for the Future, which plants real trees in areas of deforestation like Ethiopia and Senegal. According to Forest, over 380,000 trees have been planted by the company’s donations.

Three Productivity Apps Make Students Smarter with Their Time

Priscilla Baek, Co-News Editor | February 4, 2019

Smartphones have become an integral part of day-to-day lives. Seventy seven percent of Americans own smartphones, a 35% increase since 2011 according to PEW Research Center. With the rise of device dependency,...

Consumers Must Face the Truth of Unlocking Their Phones

Consumers Must Face the Truth of Unlocking Their Phones

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | February 1, 2019

As the use of facial recognition software infiltrates campuses, the privacy concern extends from just replacing identity cards to login methods for cell phones. Similar technology used to scan students’...

Light-washed denim jeans are a classic in winter fashion for their combination of 90s nostalgia and modern style. Denim jeans are found in most clothing stores and can be priced anywhere between $30-$85; Levi’s jeans are fan favorites.

Walking Through a Winter Fashion Land on Campus

Ava Caleca and Giselle Villegas | January 31, 2019

In the midst of the chilly season we know as winter, we took a closer look around what students have been wearing this season. From brand names to cozy jackets, these casual and warm pieces are the perfect...

Junior and starting small forward Soma Doherty breaks through Northwood High's defense to shoot for a two-pointer at the Game of the Week.

Boys’ Basketball Takes A Narrow Defeat at Game of the Week

Jenny Won, Business Team | January 31, 2019

Boys’ basketball (13-13) lost to Northwood High 39-40 on Jan. 25 during the Game of the Week in the gym. Students, parents, teachers and the cheer squads of both schools as well as ASB and jazz team...

Among the many innovative releases of CES 2019, the self-driving taxi shows the sensor data recorded form the  iPad and cameras of the vehicle.

CES 2019 Continues to Push the Limits of Technological Possibilities

William Hsieh, Director of Photography | January 30, 2019

More than 180,000 people traveled to Las Vegas for Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 from Jan. 6-11, according to Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Rollable TVs, self-driving taxis and artificial...

“Portrait of Edmond Belamy” has been both criticized by members of the artistic community for lacking creativity and praised for its tribute to 17th-century portraits.

Artificial Intelligence Redefined Musical and Artistic Pieces in 2018

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | January 30, 2019

Art needs no justification apart from the artists’ visions, but 2017 and 2018 made way for a new wave of entertainment in the music and art industries; these artists are artificial intelligence (AI)...

Many of us are so glued to our technology that we sometimes forget what life is like without the constant presence of our devices and social media.

Looking into Our Technology-Free Day

Julia Kim and Simrat Singh | January 29, 2019

Imagine waking up oblivious of the time, blind to what is going on outside your home and drowning in the depths of the your own sentiments rather than being surrounded with social media. In order to...

With over 77% of teenagers having social media, it is now being used as a factor in college applications.

Social Media is Becoming a New Factor in College Admissions

Dylan Gates, Media Director | January 29, 2019

Beyond essays, transcripts and teacher recommendations lies another factor now being considered in college applications: social media. In 2017, ten Harvard freshmen had their applications rescinded due...

According to a press release, the Impossible Burger 2.0’s patty is firmer, so the meat can be cooked in many methods while still retaining texture and taste.

Scientists Develop Plant-based Burger that Tastes Like Meat

Benjamin Kim, Business Team | January 25, 2019

Engadget and Digital Trends, two premier news outlets for all things tech-related, announced the Impossible Burger, a new plant-based burger developed at Impossible Food’s laboratory in Los Angeles,...

Reporters Without Borders is a non-profit and non-governmental organization, and has been publishing yearly reports on the status of journalists around the globe, such as this annual worldwide round-up, for many years.

Hostility Towards Journalists Increased in 2018 According to New Report

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | January 25, 2019

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently released a report  that named the top five most dangerous countries in the world for journalists in 2018: (in order of ranking) Afghanistan (15 journalists’...

After listening to the kind words their colleagues shared about them during the holiday luncheon, teachers Eric Graham and Desmond Stevens are crowned the 2018-19 teachers of the year for demonstrating Portola’s PRIDE values.

PRIDE-ful Teachers Awarded

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | January 24, 2019

Math teacher Eric Graham and visual and performing arts (VAPA) teacher Desmond Stevens were both awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award this year for Portola High. They were announced with a heartwarming...

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