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Working hard during his art studio class, Nathan Lo works to draw his difficult scenery photos.

Nathan Lo Takes Photography to the Next Level

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | May 16, 2018

As the waterfall flowed in the mountains, freshman Nathan Lo began to look around as he attempted to approach the best angle for the photo. Such dedication was why Lo’s skills in photography and visual...

Speaker Stephanie Zapata encourages students in the audience to discover their healthy coping methods by sharing her own high school experiences with self-care.

Anyone MAY Attend Mental Health Matters Events

Jane Zou, Copy Editor | May 15, 2018

Mental Health Matters month in May kicked off with the first speaker from Western Youth Services (WYS) Stephanie Zapata on May 8. The event titled “What is Mental Health?” occurred in rooms 905 and...

[From left to right] Samantha Gardner, Desmond Stevens, Emily Sheridan and Megan Kirby are in the lobby of the theater greeting parents who watched the show and congratulating the student cast on May 3 while enjoying the company of each other.

The Talented Teachers Behind the “Wizard of Oz”

Lauren Kettner and Farhad Taraporevala | May 14, 2018

“The Wizard of Oz” production demonstrated its talents on May 3-5, bringing together five staff members who put in months of work to guide the musical to its success, including dance director Samantha...

The technical theater crew paints a backdrop for the upcoming “Wizard of Oz” musical, utilizing the color wheel and brush strokes to create a realistic, whimsical set.

Technical Theater: Crew-cial to the Stage

Aaron Sha, Staff Writer | May 14, 2018

From the apprehensive courtroom of Salem to the mystical Land of Oz, technical theater students have been hard at work, pouring their creative juices and technical skills into the performing arts productions....

Boys’ Lacrosse Highlights Last Home Game With 11-1 Win

Boys’ Lacrosse Highlights Last Home Game With 11-1 Win

Ki Joon Lee, Copy Editor | May 14, 2018

JV boys’ lacrosse (9-11) dominated El Modena High 11-1 in its Game of the Month on May 2, boasting its drastic improvement from last year’s season. The team’s last home game was filled with excitement...

Post Malone's second album has already hit large numbers of sales, perhaps indicating a successful publication of music.

Post Malone May be the Next Big Rockstar: ‘beerbongs & bentleys’ Review

Simrat Singh and Ava Caleca | May 14, 2018

Young and up-and-coming hip hop artist Post Malone released his second studio album on April 27 titled “beerbongs & bentleys”. The album’s lead single, the major hit “Rockstar,” featured...

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Lion are about to embark on their journey to the Land of Oz.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: A Review of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Musical

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | May 11, 2018

Somewhere over the rainbow soared the second annual musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” A stunning display of talented performers, crew members and directors, “The Wizard of Oz” successfully merged visual...

Thoughts on "Porchella" Name: Why it Misses the Target

Thoughts on “Porchella” Name: Why it Misses the Target

Jacob Kim and Nathan Oh | May 11, 2018

Today from 3:30 to 7 p.m.,  ASB will be hosting a spring carnival called  “Porchella,” which is an indicator of what the carnival will feature. The name “Porchella” draws inspiration from the...

Freshmen Luke Shen and Anthony Mendez practice baserunning prior to a game.

Baseball Bounces Back

Junhee Ryu and Maryam Shama | May 9, 2018

Transitioning from a record of 3-15 in the 2016-17 school year to a far more successful season, JV baseball has demonstrated extreme growth within the past year. Throughout last year’s season, the team...

2018-19 House Presidents IDs

2018-19 House Presidents IDs

Helena Hu, Social Media Director | May 9, 2018

A bird’s eye view of the Portola High campus provided by a drone shot. Portola High´s militaristic layout was a key component of the school’s award win.

Portola Campus Wins Regional and National Award

Junhee Ryu and Simrat Singh | May 8, 2018

Portola High was nominated for and subsequently received the regional award for “K-12 Education Best Project” on Aug. 2017 and national award on Jan. after Engineering News Record evaluated the school’s...

Should Schools Have More Lockdown Drills?

Should Schools Have More Lockdown Drills?

Ajinkya Rane and Jenny Zhang | May 7, 2018

Since the Columbine shooting 19 years ago, “187,000 students have been exposed to gun violence.” This startling statistic from the Washington Post highlights the concerns of every student, parent,...

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