In the Santa Ana Courthouse, Mock Trial makes its way up the ivory white staircase, ready to don heavily-rehearsed character forms and play a part in pre-determined cases set by the Constitutional Rights...

Whether students are searching for volunteer opportunities in Key Club, progressing toward a competition with Science Olympiad or simply having fun with indoor soccer, clubs are an essential aspect of...

The PSAT was administered to juniors at Portola High on Oct. 10.  As this was Portola’s first year with juniors, the exam was a new experience for students and teachers alike. While students had the...

Maryam Shama: What is the main cause of mental health issues among teenagers? Dr. Raquel Katangian-Ayala: I would say we see a lot of anxiety and depression. Also identity, so social identity, even...

Varsity football (2-5) lost the forthcoming game against University High; after the teams traded the lead multiple times, the Trojans came out on top clinching a 16-28 victory. The Bulldogs will play Northwood...

The vibrant streets of Disneyland are decked out with purple banners, cobwebs, shadows and more, as a spooky spell was cast onto both Disneyland and California Adventure park. Starting Sept. 7, Disneyland...

Clubs commissioner and sophomore Faith Kim has the task of sifting through club constitutions and merging clubs in preparation for Club Kick-Off on Oct. 11. The student population grows with each incoming...

Adorned in white flower crowns and stage makeup, the school’s biggest spirit leaders: cheer, dances to pop songs and leads chants to the enthusiastic crowd. Behind the energetic football games and pep...

With all three grade levels, ASB brought an even greater Spirit Week to campus from Oct. 1-4 with lunchtime activities and dress-up days. Students represented this year’s Forthcoming theme, “Lost In…”,...

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As juniors are beginning to take the SAT, it has come to a debate if the SAT and the College Board are fair to college applicants. The SAT cannot be used as an accurate measure of college-readiness because...