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Portola Pilot

The student news site of Portola High School

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This tweet by Twitter user Qifan Yang, published just hours after the SAT had been administered in the United States, revealed that the August exam had been used for studying by many East Asian students prior to the test.

Leaked SAT Exam Causes Concern of Skewed Scores

Jenny Won, Business Manager | September 17, 2018

High school students gathered in droves at testing centers all over the nation Aug. 25: a common sight on SAT testing dates. Outrage soon followed the exam, when students learned that the test had been...

How Can We Fix Drop-off Issues?

How Can We Fix Drop-off Issues?

Dylan Vanek, Co-News Editor | September 17, 2018

As our school continues to grow, the amount of cars in the drop-off and pick-up line continues to increase with the student population. The traffic issue in the parking lot is continuing to escalate as...

20 year old Aretha Franklin pictured during the release of her album “Lady Soul”

Bridge Over Troubled Water: Remembering Aretha Franklin

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | September 14, 2018

Nicknamed the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away at 76-years-old on Aug. 16. She has left a mark on many people's lives due to some historic moments in her career. From signing to Atlantic Records...

Wellness coordinator Maureen Muir notices a counselor videotaping before she begins the presentation outlining phrases to say to a struggling peer.

Students, Speak With Sympathy: Suicide Prevention Week

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | September 14, 2018

The week of Sept. 9 was World Suicide Prevention Week when mental health professionals, including the counseling department, encouraged people to seek medical and psychological help. In honor of the...

Sophomore Kamdyn Tenorio spikes the ball at the Trojans during the fourth period of the game.

Girls’ Volleyball Set Back by Unexpected Loss

Maryam Shama, Co-Editor-in-Chief | September 14, 2018

Girls’ volleyball (7-10) lost 1-3 against University High on Sept. 10 in the gym. Although the team lost the first two sets, the players were able to rally and win the third set, but ultimately lost...

The NFL season is back underway with new teams ready to make a push for the playoffs

Predicting the Playoff Teams for the NFL

Farhad Taraporevala and Simrat Singh | September 14, 2018

Top 6 NFC Teams Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had historically good seasons when bouncing back from injury. Even though he appeared to injure his leg in the week one game against...

The home screen of Portolapp on iOS shows the day of the week, time until next class and upcoming events.

An App to Help Students: Portolapp

William Hsieh, Director of Photography | September 14, 2018

For the first time, a group of students rose to a class of their own by creating their own app: Portolapp. “In my freshman year, I complained about how lunch lines are really long. I thought, ‘What...

Due to the influx of many more students in the counseling office, administrators put up signs to keep students in line. Some students waited over an hour for a meeting during the first full week of school.

Unexpected Variables Lead to Schedule Issues

Priscilla Baek, Co-News Editor | September 14, 2018

During the first two weeks of school, many juniors were left confused and frustrated with their initial class schedules. Unbeknownst to them, administrators and counseling team were working hard behind-the-scenes...

Aubrey Graham, better known by his stage name Drake, released his album “Scorpion” this summer. His album has already sold 12,000 copies and already has 170 million streams.

Summer Music Rewind: A Review

Dylan Gates, Media Director | September 14, 2018

Music is a big part of the summer lifestyle: families gather at barbecues listening to classics, teens party to upbeat hip-hop, and up-and-coming artists debut on their first tours. I was heavily anticipating...

LA-Bron

LA-Bron

Simrat Singh, Sports Editor | September 13, 2018

In the opening moments of the NBA free agency, future hall-of-famer LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a 4-year, 154 million dollar deal first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. While many...

“RBG” has garnered nearly 14 million dollars since its release in May and has inspired many viewers.

The Notorious “RBG”: A Review of the Documentary

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | September 12, 2018

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, yet few have known her powerful story, until recently. In the documentary, “RBG,” featured on CNN, viewers experience the challenges...

The 9/11 Memorial at New York City commemorates the names of nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks, including civilians and first responders.

Staff Members Recall 9/11 Memories

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | September 11, 2018

On Sept. 11, 2001, 9/11 attack reports were on nearly every television and radio. Airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. Three thousand people lost their lives, according...

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