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Over 35 New Courses, Only 8 Periods

Priscilla Baek and Ali Elmalky | May 2, 2018

Students met with parents and advisement teachers to finalize their 2018-19 course schedules during spring conferences, the week of April 17-20. Many passion-focused classes were made available as well...

Along with freshmen Eric Hao, Youssef Yassin and Ian Aros, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" lead Rachel Abalos rehearses her lines and songs tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the May musical.

Rachel Abalos’ ‘Dorothy Gale’ Will Blow You Away

Jane Zou and Dylan Thakarar | May 2, 2018

Somewhere over the rainbow stands freshman Rachel Abalos as lead character Dorothy Gale in the upcoming musical, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” She, alongside the entire cast and orchestra, went through...

Steering the Way to Efficiency: Why the Bus System should be Brought Back

Steering the Way to Efficiency: Why the Bus System should be Brought Back

Shawyan Rooein, Centerspread Editor | April 30, 2018

The bus system that picked students up from their respective neighborhoods and drove them to and from school should be reinstated. The buses went to multiple neighborhoods such as Woodbury, Stonegate and...

As the publicity commissioner, sophomore and ASB member Allison Shi works on one of many posters advertising the spring carnival that will be displayed around campus.

ASB Plans First Spring Carnival

Annie Qiao, Editor-in-Chief | April 27, 2018

ASB will be hosting the first spring carnival, called the “Spring Festival,” on May 11 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on campus in lieu of a spring dance. With the aroma of freshly-cooked street food paired...

Workout Battle: Captain America vs. Star-Lord

Priscilla Baek, Features Editor | April 27, 2018

With Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" making its wide release on April 27, the Portola Pilot leadership staff decided to try out famous workout and bulking routines of the actors responsible for filling...

Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Ing

Athlete of the Month: Alyssa Ing

Maya Sabbaghian, Co Editor-in-Chief | April 26, 2018

Name: Alyssa Ing Grade: Sophomore Sport and Level: Frosh Soph Track and Field (Long Distance 1600 team) Years Playing: 2 Favorite Moment in a Meet: “The last 100 meters of my race, because...

How To Get Credit For Art Classes

How To Get Credit For Art Classes

Jane Zou, Copy Editor | April 25, 2018

The latest ‘Far Cry’ installment takes players to the lush natural environment of fictional Hope County, Montana to fight a cult that has overtaken the region.

‘Far Cry 5’: A Game to Die for

Nathan Oh, Staff Writer | April 24, 2018

The Far Cry franchise, known for its exotic and foreign settings, released its new installment in March. Titled “Far Cry 5” and set in America for the first time, the premise consists of the player...

Work Hard, Play Hard: Why the Minimum GPA to Compete Should be Raised

Work Hard, Play Hard: Why the Minimum GPA to Compete Should be Raised

Helena Hu and Aaron Sha | April 23, 2018

Most students become interested in playing a sport when they enter high school as part of their extracurricular activities. However, the 2.0 minimum GPA to play sports in high school should be raised to...

Four-sport athlete and sophomore Kaveh Wojtowich prepares to jump back into the action during a JV football game.

Four Sports, One Athlete and a Whole Lot of Dedication

Jordan Lee and Farhad Taraporevala | April 20, 2018

Sophomore Kaveh Wojtowich is one of the school’s only four-sport athletes. He competes in varsity track, JV soccer, football and volleyball. Wojtowich’s drive and perseverance to succeed in athletics...

Sophomore Stephanie Tang helps an incoming freshman sign up for the National Organization of Women club. Students were able to watch performances from the visual and performing arts department and learn about the available activities on campus.

Bulldogs Welcome a New Pack of Pups at Eighth Grade Family Night

Helena Hu and Maya Sabbaghian | April 19, 2018

The smell of food trucks, rows of club booths and a mock pep rally greeted the incoming class of 2022 at Family Night on Monday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The eighth graders spoke with current ASB, club and...

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