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Tips for Finals

Tips for Finals

Julia Kim and Junhee Ryu | January 15, 2018

The Avocado Toast features lime and pepper for new flavors.

Burnt Crumb’s Non-Burnt Menu Review

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | January 12, 2018

Burnt Crumbs is a modern, casual restaurant that plays a twist on comfort food by serving creative sandwiches. The closest location to campus is at 8549 Irvine Center Dr. They have a rotating menu, but...

Saba Najafi performs “Mad Russian Christmas” on the piano during the second night of the winter concert.

Listen to a Winter Wonderland

Priscilla Baek, Features Editor | January 11, 2018

Crimson poinsettias lined the stage apron for the Winter Concert in the theater Dec. 20-21, 2017. As Christmas trees were adorned with lights, band, guitar, orchestra and choir conjured up a winter wonderland...

Adrian Rangel-Sanchez passionately plays the piano during his open period.

Adrian Rangel-Sanchez: A Passion for Music

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | January 11, 2018

Choir and guitar teacher, Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, has elevated choir through passion and dedication. Although he was initially hired as a choir specialist, Rangel also teaches guitar. “My first impression...

What was once a New York Times bestseller is now a popular Netflix TV show. Season one was first released Mar. 21 2017 and season two is currently in the making.

‘Thirteen Reasons Why’: Behind the Scenes of Teen Suicide

Ariana Wu, Contributing Writer | January 10, 2018

People often underestimate the subtle social torture high school students endure. Subjected to everything from rude looks in the halls to constant cyber bullying, some teenagers are perpetually struggling...

Staircase to Destruction

Staircase to Destruction

Jordan Lee, Photo Editor | January 9, 2018

President Donald Trump recently announced his decision to drastically reduce the size of two monuments in Utah: the Bears Ears and Grand-Escalante Staircase National Monuments, as reported by the Washington...

Pines Over Plastic

Pines Over Plastic

Ki Joon Lee, Staff Writer | December 25, 2017

As the holiday season approaches, many families are setting up their artificial Christmas trees that they have kept for years: the same plastic leaves, aluminum trunks and chemical odor. What they are...

Math department chair Shelley Godett celebrates Christmas and history teacher Natasha Schottland celebrates Hannukah.

Celebrating Diversity

Simrat Singh and Dylan Thakarar | December 25, 2017

The student body consists of many cultures that celebrate different holidays over winter break, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. According to Pew Research, Christmas is the most celebrated...

Sophomore and center mid Mustafa Hassan works around opposing players to keep the ball in his possession and passes to his teammates.

JV Boys’ Soccer Heads into Holiday Season with a Win

Helena Hu and Maryam Shama | December 22, 2017

JV boys’ soccer (3-1-1) defeated Irvine High 3-0 on Dec. 21 as students decked out in their pajamas for the second game of the month in December and cheered on the team. This was the first out of two...

Advancing the Challenge With Advanced Placement Classes

Advancing the Challenge With Advanced Placement Classes

Shawyan Rooein, Centerspread Editor | December 22, 2017

Portola High should offer more advanced placement (AP) classes for freshmen and sophomore students in the future. Though the student body is currently only comprised of freshmen and sophomores, many are...

If you feel that the food is expensive, you can get the AP "Sip and Savor" Pass for $45  for free eight food items at the food stands.

Hungry For The Holidays At The Happiest Place On Earth

Ava Caleca, Staff Writer | December 21, 2017

It is officially time for the holidays at Disneyland, and with it comes the Christmas Fantasy Parade, new rides, bright decorations and the “Festival of Holidays.” The food stands showcase a variety...

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