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Portola Pilot

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Portola Pilot

Presidential candidate and junior Anthony Lu speaks with junior Thomas Chen and sophomore Sandra Lu about why he wants to be president and his aspirations for ASB. Lu will be in the Election Convention on March 26 along with junior Mustafa Hassan.

Campaign Week Comes to Campus

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | March 19, 2019

“Hey Bulldogs!” was the common phrase around campus as prospective ASB members campaigned the week of March 11-15 in order to win the popular vote and secure a spot in the Election Convention. Each...

Junior Zoe Zhang has not only been recognized as a talented painter but also as a potter. She is currently enrolled in both AP Art Portfolio and Ceramics.

Artists Gogh for the Prize

Julia Kim, Co-Editor-In-Chief | March 19, 2019

Requiring every ounce of concentration for each articulate stroke, it is no easy feat to produce a piece demonstrating artistic talent, meaning and enduring relevance. For several students who have qualified...

In his free time, Tam constructs his own R/C planes using interchangeable motors, styrofoam wings and circuitry he designed himself.

Junior Justin Tam is Soaring Beyond Expectations

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | March 15, 2019

Hours of jury-rigging planes and practicing maneuvers culminate with shattered pieces, but junior Justin Tam is not deterred. With the patience and expertise developed over the past five years, he is eager...

Speaking with School Support Staff

Speaking with School Support Staff

Julia Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 14, 2019

With so much of our school riding on the hard work of our custodians, I sat down and interviewed two of our founding custodians who had been here since the creation of our school: Leo Diego and Adrian...

Bulldog Barks Can Get Too Loud

Bulldog Barks Can Get Too Loud

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | March 13, 2019

High school sporting events are times of unity within the student body; nothing can beat a loud crowd after our teams make a stunning play. Although it is acceptable and encouraged for an audience to scream,...

Staff Editorial: Raise Your Voice for Change

Staff Editorial: Raise Your Voice for Change

March 8, 2019

Not quite children nor adults, high school students are at the midpoint of growing up, trying to change the world as they simultaneously mature. As adolescents, it is easy for teenagers to feel that their...

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