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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Many of us are so glued to our technology that we sometimes forget what life is like without the constant presence of our devices and social media.

Looking into Our Technology-Free Day

Julia Kim and Simrat Singh | January 29, 2019

Imagine waking up oblivious of the time, blind to what is going on outside your home and drowning in the depths of the your own sentiments rather than being surrounded with social media. In order to...

With over 77% of teenagers having social media, it is now being used as a factor in college applications.

Social Media is Becoming a New Factor in College Admissions

Dylan Gates, Media Director | January 29, 2019

Beyond essays, transcripts and teacher recommendations lies another factor now being considered in college applications: social media. In 2017, ten Harvard freshmen had their applications rescinded due...

According to a press release, the Impossible Burger 2.0’s patty is firmer, so the meat can be cooked in many methods while still retaining texture and taste.

Scientists Develop Plant-based Burger that Tastes Like Meat

Benjamin Kim, Business Team | January 25, 2019

Engadget and Digital Trends, two premier news outlets for all things tech-related, announced the Impossible Burger, a new plant-based burger developed at Impossible Food’s laboratory in Los Angeles,...

Reporters Without Borders is a non-profit and non-governmental organization, and has been publishing yearly reports on the status of journalists around the globe, such as this annual worldwide round-up, for many years.

Hostility Towards Journalists Increased in 2018 According to New Report

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | January 25, 2019

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently released a report  that named the top five most dangerous countries in the world for journalists in 2018: (in order of ranking) Afghanistan (15 journalists’...

After listening to the kind words their colleagues shared about them during the holiday luncheon, teachers Eric Graham and Desmond Stevens are crowned the 2018-19 teachers of the year for demonstrating Portola’s PRIDE values.

PRIDE-ful Teachers Awarded

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | January 24, 2019

Math teacher Eric Graham and visual and performing arts (VAPA) teacher Desmond Stevens were both awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award this year for Portola High. They were announced with a heartwarming...

As heavy rain falls outside, Junior Neha Scott pets golden retriever, Adobe, indoors in order to de-stress during finals week.

Students De-Stress with Therapy Dogs

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2019

To help students during stressful finals week, wellness coordinator Maureen Muir worked with the counseling team to bring dogs to campus during lunch on Jan. 14. Generally, the team plans “Wellness Wednesday”...

In a rapid counter attack, Manan Mendiratta prepares to slap the puck across the ice into the netting. His travel team, the Anaheim Junior Ducks, is one of the top three in California.

Bulldog Athletes Break the Ice

Shawyan Rooein and Tiffany Wu | January 18, 2019

Junior Kiyan Dhanidina holds up the first place Southern California Ice Hockey Finals trophy that his team, formed in June, that won after a close game (6-5). Dhanidina is not playing this year due to...

H2H: Are Tutors Effective in Helping Students Succeed?

H2H: Are Tutors Effective in Helping Students Succeed?

Simrat Singh and Aaron Sha | January 17, 2019

Ranking Los Angeles’ Best Teams this Year

Ranking Los Angeles’ Best Teams this Year

Farhad Taraporevala | January 16, 2019

The greater Los Angeles area is the second largest sports market in the United States with 11 professional sports teams in six major leagues: the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL and WNBA. The Anaheim Ducks, the...

Parking Permit Stickers Should be Replaced with Placards

Parking Permit Stickers Should be Replaced with Placards

Maryam Shama, Co-Editor-in-Chief | January 15, 2019

As the amount of student drivers increases, students are required to buy parking permits for their cars at the cost of $40 per semester. Each permit is a sticker with the bulldog face, placed on the right...

While all her teammates scramble to get open, sophomore Ainsley Seltzer passes to her teammate, junior Saba Tozandehjani while avoiding a block from the opposition, during the third quarter.

Girls’ Water Polo Falls Short at Game of the Week

Maryam Shama, Co-Editor-in-Chief | January 14, 2019

Girls’ water polo (0-5) put up a fight against University High but ultimately fell, losing 2-17 during its game of the week on Jan. 8 at the pool deck. The team started the game off strong by scoring...

“Bumblebee” is the first movie of the franchise not directed by Michael Bay, but instead Travis Knight, known for his stop-motion animated works such as “Coraline” and “Kubo and the Two Strings.”

‘Bumblebee’ Review: Low Budget, Best Performance?

Benjamin Kim and Ki Joon Lee | January 14, 2019

After the failure of “Transformers: The Last Knight,” Paramount Pictures attempted to save the “Transformers” universe with the sixth entry in the franchise: “Bumblebee.” The movie earned a...

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