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IUSD Filter Regulates All Access to School Internet

IUSD Filter Regulates All Access to School Internet

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | November 16, 2018

Whether it is to research for a project or to answer burning questions, internet content is only a search away. If students connect to Irvine Unified School District’s Wi-Fi on their Chromebooks or personal...

From five p.m until nine p.m, junior Neha Scott dons her classic green Starbucks apron and prepares drinks for her customers, adding intricate swirls of sweet syrup and puffs of whipped cream. In addition, she mans the cash register and baristas, gracefully carrying out her heavy workload.

Students Demonstrate PRIDE Values While Working at Woodbury

Tiffany Wu, Staff Writer | November 15, 2018

Woodbury Town Center is a popular hub for students, acting as a dependable study area for some and, for others, an opportunity to dip their toes into the workfield. Students who utilize the plentiful jobs...

Fall Top Dog award recipients included: Adelynne Wong, Paul Morenkov, Alex Cherry, Adrian Valerin, Kate Hayashi, Jaein Kim and Faith DeNeve. Although she won an award, sophomore Kenzie Edson is not pictured.

Varsity Athletes Belong, Contribute and Thrive at Fall Top Dog Awards

Maryam Shama, Co-Editor-In-Chief | November 15, 2018

The first season of fall varsity athletes and coaches gathered in the Student Union on Nov. 8 for the Fall Top Dog Awards, a way to commemorate the work put in during the season. Each coach chose one athlete...

Junior Anthony Lu used this skateboard rack as a model for his project and anticipates his creation will look fairly similar.

Anthony Lu’s Eagle Scout Project Will Bring Skateboard Racks to Campus

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

With a passion for helping the community, spending time in the wilderness and participating in Boy Scouts, junior Anthony Lu is determined to earn Eagle rank, which is the final rank a scout is capable...

Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do

Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | November 14, 2018

The plaintiff argues that the percentage of high achieving Asian-American students receiving a high personality score is extremely low compared to those of other races, according to NPR.

National Discussion Continues as Harvard Court Case Closes

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | November 13, 2018

After three weeks of Harvard students and teachers taking the witness stand in the Boston federal court, the trial came to an end on Nov. 2. With the end of the trial comes the possibility of changes to...

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...

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