Librarians, avid bookworms and casual readers alike celebrated Banned Books week from Sept. 22-28. The annual campaign, promoted by the American Library Association (ALA), began in 1982 and celebrates...

Business after business in Orange County is emerging to claim the title of the next trendy food that breaks the Internet. With reimagined Asian classics a rising dining trend, the amount of new options...

Many teachers use their summer to relax and take the vacations they have been anxiously waiting throughout the year, but science teacher Jeralyn Newton craved a return to her roots as a zoologist. “I...

When Jair Bolsonaro was elected Brazil’s president in late 2018, his appointment ushered in a new age of relaxed deforestation laws. Over the next few months, Brazillian farmers took advantage, burning...

Roaring applause filled the theater as audience members took their seats, and the spotlights flickered on to reveal a sea of polished instruments. The music department hosted its annual Informance Concert...

A brand-new case was delivered to the hands of the mock trial club members on July 12. Throughout the season, they will decide for themselves the outcome of the trial by competing against other schools. The...

The fast-food market has recently embraced a new wave of vegan and vegetarian alternatives to meat with open arms. Companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are pioneers of this trend, producing...

Established by new drama teacher Samantha Sanford, Portola High’s first Cappies program invites all artists who possess a passion deeply rooted in theater to take their understanding of the performing...

We met and talked with counseling interns Jamie Murphy, Diana Gutierrez, and Chloe Pines on their roles. As interns, they are mainly tasked with ensuring that students are placed in the right classes,...

The start of the new school year brings many exciting changes, including a new cheer coach, Allison Leyva, who cheered all four years as a member of the Laguna Hills High pep squad. After graduation, she...

Apple held an event at the Apple Park campus on Sept. 10 announcing new iPhones, a watch, an iPad and more. There were many improvements, including the arrival of new services. The main announcement...