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Freshman Jun Kim and sophomore Liz Moerman laugh as they relax during break; working together in both ASB and as co-anchors has strengthened their bond and friendship.

PNN Shifts Anchor for Second Semester

Annie Qiao and Simrat Singh | February 8, 2018

Student-run Portola News Network (PNN) underwent a major change as freshman Jun Kim replaced sophomore Sepehr Nourbakhsh as co-anchor alongside sophomore Liz Moerman at the beginning of second semester....

An Effective Solution to a Crowded Drop-off Line

An Effective Solution to a Crowded Drop-off Line

Chloe Ma and John Xie | February 7, 2018

The usage of the student drop-off area has been a challenge recently because they become highly crowded in the moments before school begins. Although people complain about the high volume of traffic in...

"I Love Lucy" was first aired on CBS in 1951, with the most-watched episode being of the day Lucy gives birth to her son, Little Ricky. The episode had 44 million viewers, according to Wayne State University Press.

‘I Love Lucy’: A Timeless Classic

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | February 6, 2018

On Monday nights, Americans across the country would gather around their television sets, waiting for them to warm up. Finally, a big heart formed against a satin background with the words “I Love Lucy”...

Madison Lam stretches on the field in preparation for her dynamic warm-up and track strides.

No Limits for Lam

Priscilla Baek and Simrat Singh | February 6, 2018

High school students are already busy as it is but add in a tiring three-hour practice to a long list of homework, and some students cannot handle the demands it takes to be a student-athlete. One student-athlete...

The intense heat of hot wings has made it the most consumed food in the Super Bowl.

Heating It Up For The Super Bowl

Simrat Singh and Dylan Thakarar | February 5, 2018

Although the Super Bowl is just a game of football, it brings together families and friends as they sit to eat food and enjoy the big game. One food that has always inexplicably had a relationship to football...

A proposed map for the possible 51st and 52nd states to join the nation makes Orange County a part of Southern California.

Cal • i • for • nia: Noun | A Western State that Could Split

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | February 2, 2018

Timothy Draper, a politician and native of California, is posing a plan to split one state of California into three: California, Northern California and Southern California. Draper believes this new plan...

Many students enjoyed video games of 2017, and many are looking forward for new games in 2018.

Top 5 Video Games of 2017

Ali Elmalky, Staff Writer | February 1, 2018

The first month of the new year has nearly passed, and in the coming year there are many more movie and video game releases to look forward to. While there have been many spectacular games, there have...

Freshman and baker Kate Hayashi posted her white buttercream cake adorned with roses for Instagram.

Secret Menu of Food Advertisements

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | January 31, 2018

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,...

Editorial: We Must Protect Net Neutrality

Editorial: We Must Protect Net Neutrality

January 30, 2018

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...

Why There Is Not and Should Not Be a Zero Period

Why There Is Not and Should Not Be a Zero Period

Jacob Kim, Marketing Manager | January 29, 2018

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...

ASB members invite the student body to “A Night at Gatsby’s,” the official title for the 1920s-themed winter formal. In order to promote student attendance, there will also be a chance for students to win free tickets by sending a picture to the official winter formal account, @phs.askings.

ASB Announces Winter Formal Theme at Pep Rally

Annie Qiao, Co-Editor-In-Chief | January 29, 2018

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...

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