“Three, two, one, launch!” sophomore and aviation club president Mike Nassif yelled as he propelled his plane into the air at the club’s remote control (RC) day on May 18. The club was formed this...

Group A: Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Uruguay can easily win because the team has the best player on the field in this group: Luis Suarez. Russia has the ability to win because the country...

Every athlete on campus must complete a clearance process, an online system designed so students can prove themselves physically qualified for whichever sport they are enrolled in. Previously, students...

An old American maxim states, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This is good advice for activities ranging from music to athletics, but in school, re-taking tests, especially math...

The choreography showcase featured students from Dance 1 and 2 in groups ranging from four to eight people to create dance routines they performed May 18 in the outdoor amphitheatre. The showcase was a...

Teacher: Katie Wi Subject(s): Modern World History and Honors American History What made you decide to accept a job here at Portola? “I accepted a job at Portola because it’s hands down the...

On June 5, voters in Orange County will be able to cast their votes on Measure B, a bill seeking to reconsider the location of the veterans cemetery in Irvine, pushed forth by Irvine residents in response...

Select students of Portola High gathered in the theater on May 24 to receive awards for their excellence throughout the year and their personal drive inside and outside of the classroom. Sophomores...

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have agreed to meet in Singapore on June 12, signaling a historic summit and the first meeting between a sitting U.S. president and a North...