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Junior Kameran Mody is instructed in science class to practice finding shelter as he would during the event of a real earthquake.

The Great Shakeout Hits Portola High

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | November 9, 2018

The student body and staff participated in the Great Shakeout on Nov. 1, a surprise earthquake drill ending in a school-wide evacuation to the football field. The drill began at the end of first period...

Junior Gavin Nguyen and Sophomore Noah Lee work on a script for a segment of the broadcast; script writing is another part of pre-production as it allows the students to be ready to film.

Portola Production Showcases Creativity

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | November 9, 2018

As students enter their advisement classrooms, they are greeted by the familiar sounds of the Portola News Network, but the members behind the broadcast are more than just a production crew that provides...

Sabreen studies for her AP Physics 1 class in the Student Union, working hard to maintain her demanding workload. In her free time, she also manages a Scratch program intended for third and sixth graders at Ardent Academy.

Finding the Root of Freshman Sabreen Alam’s STEM Skills

Julia Kim and Tiffany Wu | November 9, 2018

Within the horde of frantic juniors cramming for upcoming tests in office hours sits doe-eyed and fresh-faced freshman Sabreen Alam. She carries a passion for the field of Science, Technology, Engineering...

Pan developed his passion for photography from a young age, and grew up taking photos of the city of Shanghai, China.

Sophomore Peter Pan Keeps His Eye in the Sky

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | November 9, 2018

While most high school teens spend their Friday nights hanging out with friends, sleeping or playing video games, sophomore Peter Pan flies high in the sky, taking stunning photographs from above. Pan...

Based on past student feedback, there have been many changes made to the portfolio to accommodate everyone.

Changing Perspectives

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | November 9, 2018

Students in all grade levels will be crafting their individual portfolios throughout the year in their advisements. The portfolios are a schoolwide project in which students are given the opportunity to...

The young dancers learned a routine for their performance in the winter concert on Dec. 7-8.

Junior Bulldogs Dance Their Way Into The Spotlight

Ava Caleca, Social Media Specialist | November 9, 2018

Twenty-four developing dancers participated in the first Bulldog Dance Clinic, which took place on Nov. 3 in the dance studio. Visual and performing arts department chair and physical education teacher...

Junior Nicholas Sanchez won scariest costume.

Creeping Down the Runway of Horrors at the Halloween Costume Contest

Maya Sabbaghian and Maryam Shama | November 9, 2018

Students decked out in their Halloween costumes and walked down a paper runway in the quad for the annual ASB-hosted Halloween Costume competition during lunch on Oct. 31. ASB judged the Contestants on...

 Voter turnout for 2018 midterms is the result of public dissatisfaction and passionate support for candidates, leading to dead heat in the polls.

American History Students take Fall Midterm about Nation’s Political Midterms

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | November 9, 2018

Honors and college prep American history students analyzed the trends from previous elections to predict the 2018 midterms by choosing one candidate to represent various Congressional Districts across...

Entering Irvine Talk’s second year, students will showcase their many perspectives on the world around them. Their performances starting with the initial audition on Nov. 6  will flip, turn and change the way the community views the real world.

Students Audition for Irvine Talk’s Second Chapter

Jordan Lee, Front Page Editor | November 8, 2018

After its inaugural event last year, Irvine Talks will host its second event on Dec. 15 in the Portola theater. This year, student artists, bands and speakers will be given opportunity to audition to be...

Americans between ages 18 and 29 have consistently had the lowest voting turnout rates.

Why Are Young People Not Voting?

Jenny Won, Business Team Member | November 7, 2018

Voters crowded the poll booths yesterday morning to cast votes for their favorite candidates in the U.S. midterm elections. Yet, there seems to be an alarming trend: the vast majority of voters are over...

The new iPad Pro with Apple Pencil allows for it to be both a computer replacement and a more hand-held device.

Apple Upgrades Old Tech and New iPad

William Hsieh, Director of Photography | November 7, 2018

Apple held an event in New York on Oct. 30 unveiling the new Mac mini, Macbook Air and iPad Pro. While Apple had an event just last month for the new iPhone XS, this event showcased major improvements...

Sept. 15 is when five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, had gained their independence. Mexico, Chile and Belize follow shortly after, on the 16, 18 and 21.

Hispanic Heroes, Hispanic Heritage

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | November 6, 2018

As Dia De Los Muertos just come around, what is far lesser known is the wonderful time leading up to it: Hispanic Heritage Month. What began as just a week-long celebration turned into a month-long festival...

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