Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23-31) is a week designed to raise awareness about drugs. At the high school level, where it is needed the most, Red Ribbon Week is largely ineffective because it is overlooked and...

Honors Greek Literature and concert orchestra students joined forces on Oct. 22 in the Learning Commons as they put on a performance centered on the myth of Orpheus, a Greek hero known for his divine music....

By a vote of 50-48, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as the newest Supreme Court Justice, replacing former justice Anthony Kennedy on Oct. 6th. The controversial nomination, which has been surrounded...

Rising from the water, arms out and ready for a powerful block, boys’ varsity water polo goalie and junior Leo Peña is one of the most underrated yet crucial figures in the game and October’s Athlete...

Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life; every year, new phones are released by companies such as Apple, Google and Razer. The iPhone XS, Google Pixel 3 and the Razer Phone 2 rise as some...

At night, assistant principal Jeffrey Hernandez can be found at punk rock concerts, jamming along to his favorite childhood songs. In the day, however, he can be found in his office drinking a coke and...

As fall’s presence slowly makes its appearance, the best way to celebrate Halloween is to enjoy the beautiful array of treats displayed on the walls. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is one of...

For the first year, athletics is competing across the board in varsity sports. Girls golf, volleyball and tennis, along with boys water polo, football and both boys and girls cross country are the sports...

The 1000 and 900 buildings on campus opened this year with the goal of expanding the number of classrooms in order to accommodate the growing number of students and teaching staff. The previous buildings...

With melodious voices rising and falling in beautiful phrases, the soprano, alto, tenor and bass lines blend in harmony for the musical arrangement. The members of Rising Dynamics, Portola High’s first...