The intersection of identities, known as intersectionality, is generating real problems in the workforce and higher education for those who straddle multiple underrepresented or historically-disadvantaged...

Following a lengthy dry spell in Australia, a megafire has destroyed 6.3 million hectares of land as of Jan. 10. The 135 bushfires that have been raging since September across New South Wales and Victoria...

The 1920s: Literary & Language Arts and Social Studies Sophomore Honors American History and American Literature classes will host a collaborative project centered around American culture in the 1920s....

The process students undergo to write a graded essay is often difficult and stressful, as it is complicated by last-minute assignments, studying for finals and timed in-class essays. Teachers grading...

Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative tool that allows a person with the right equipment to transcend the limitations of travel and time. After Portola High won the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s...

Donned in formal suits and professional attire, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members direct their attention to their meticulously planned business proposals along with heaps of papers...

With the recent craze over TikTok, a viral streaming app for short lip-sync, comedy and talent videos, various songs have skyrocketed in popularity due to their catchy riffs and choruses. We listened to...

Once echoing with the shrill squeaks of rubber soles hitting the waxed floor, the gym is silent as the basketball is tossed by the referee and quickly stolen by center and senior Donia Maymoun. Girls’...

Lord of the Chromebooks. Warden of the school WiFi. Certified computer surgeon. Whatever you call him, there is no doubt that Portola High’s innovative technological culture would not be the same without...

Through Girl Scouts, a nationally-recognized empowerment program for girls, young and ambitious women pursue passion projects that initiate a lasting impact on their communities. Upon completion of this...

An immigrant family gathers for dinner and begins to reflect on their day, the familiar sounds of their native language ringing across the dining table. A child tugs on their mother’s arm and asks, “I...

The seventh Democratic debate, hosted by CNN and The Des Moines Register, will take place on Jan. 14 at Drake University, where six candidates (Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders,...