There is no surprise that in marketing, a pit crew of stylists and photographers ensures every crumb looks as appetizing as possible. Although the term ‘food advertiser’ resonates with food brands,...

A vote was held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Dec. 14 that repealed net neutrality. Net neutrality is a principle that states that all internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all...

One controversial decision made last year was to not include zero period in the class schedule. Although every other Irvine Unified School District high school offers a zero period, Portola rightfully...

The student body gathered in the gym on Friday to attend the winter pep rally, which was hosted and organized by ASB. Winter sports athletes were recognized, and ASB announced the winter formal theme of...

Have you seen the officer in blue patrolling campus? Her name is Jennifer Johnsen, and she is an Irvine police officer in charge of Portola High, Beacon Park Elementary and Middle Schools and Jeffrey...

For the past 13 years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulated and protected the Internet, utilizing the principle known today as net neutrality. However, the FCC’s 3-2 vote in favor...

Cheers from the crowd encourage the wrestlers as they step and slide across the floor, with only one athlete standing victorious at the end. While this sport can seem intimidating to many girls, for sophomores...

Metal or plastic? Composition or cardboard? When building a new school, even the little decisions are important, especially when constructing a new cafeteria. Since trays are widely used in cafeterias,...

Every person will feel insecure with his or her physical appearance at some point in their life. In the dystopian fiction novel “Uglies” (2005) by Scott Westerfeld, insecurity will not be a problem...

Honey and Butter is a bakery at the Irvine Spectrum, located in between Old Navy and Sketchers. While there are many shops in Irvine that sell baked goods, Honey and Butter’s unique flavors and designs...

Irvine Unified School District’s Board of Education approved a boundary adjustment on Dec. 12 in order to alleviate projected crowding at Portola High and Jeffrey Trail Middle School. The adjustments...

Symphonic Orchestra is a gold mine of creative and talented students. Among these musicians, sophomores David Jang and Sanghyun Kim rose through the ranks and currently sit in first and second chairs of...