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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...

Fall Play Auditions Available to All

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | September 11, 2018

Every student is welcome to audition for this year’s play, “The Heart of the Matter,” directed by drama and Literary and Language Arts teacher Jeanne Jelnick. Auditions will be held on Sept. 11 and...

Important Counseling Dates

Important Counseling Dates

Julia Kim, Staff Writer | September 7, 2018

Vice president Lauren Hwang and house vice president Bret Sugita display the poster for  Poseidon House, “Out of this World.” The themes, which began development last year, originally stemmed from the idea of “biomes,” according to Hwang.

Bulldogs are Back to the Bleachers for Pep Rally

Annie Qiao, Staff Writer | September 7, 2018

ASB opened the 2018-19 school year Aug. 31 with its first pep rally, hoping to welcome students with plenty of spirit. For the first time, both sides of the gym were packed with students due to the addition...

Farewell ‘till Fall!

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | June 8, 2018

It was sometime in early September of my freshman year when I somehow stumbled into Room 310, finding myself at a casual interest meeting. Little did I know that when I entered the heart of the Portola...

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