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Principal John Pehrson speaks at the Portola High dedication ceremony along with many others.

A Dedication to Remember

Maya Sabbaghian and Stephanie Zhang | March 30, 2017

Portola High’s dedication ceremony was held on March 2 in the theater to commemorate those who helped build the school and to celebrate its official opening. “Anytime you open up a new school,...

What are you going to be doing over Spring Break?

What are you going to be doing over Spring Break?

March 29, 2017

We asked students across campus what they were going to be doing over Spring Break. Here are some of the responses:   

Rogue One Review - I've Got Stardust In My Eyes

Rogue One Review – I’ve Got Stardust In My Eyes

David Jang, Visuals Director | March 29, 2017

For decades, the crucial story of the Death Star blueprints, the catalyst that set off the original “Star Wars” saga the world fell in love with, went untold. Now, that tale is immortalized in “Rogue...

Mr. Stevens conducts his String Orchestra as they perform at the Fine Arts Assembly.

Celebrating the Fine and Performing Arts Programs

Ajinkya Rane, Co Editor-in-Chief | March 23, 2017

  The inaugural Fine Arts Week occurred March 13-17. The celebratory event was organized by fine arts commissioners Nicholas Hung and Paris Zhuang, and displayed the various fine arts capabilities...

Students join together during intercultural week to play seven stones.

Cultural Awareness Comes to Campus

Ana Komarlu and Aria Raidi | March 21, 2017

ASB held the first ever intercultural week from March 6-10 by setting up various activities from countries around the world during lunch each day “This week’s purpose was to acknowledge all cultures...

Special education department chair Desiree Shaffer teaches her students during advisement.

Uniting Special and General Education Outside the Classroom

Julia Kim and Dylan Gates | March 16, 2017

The special education buddy system club will launch next year with leadership roles filled by April. The club provides general education students a chance to interact with special education students....

ASB president Antony Lu signs a social contract with his thumbprint dipped in orange paint, promising to never get in an abusive relationship.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Maya Sabbaghian, Features Editor | March 14, 2017

About 1.5 million high school students nationwide confess to having been a victim of intentional harm caused by their partner, according to loveisrespect.org. In order to bring awareness of and prevent...

 Freshman Kaylee Seo pins a boutonniere on her formal date, Bryan Choi.

Students Shoot for the Stars at Hollywood-Themed Winter Formal

Annie Qiao and Stephanie Zhang | March 9, 2017

ASB hosted the Hollywood-themed inaugural winter formal on Mar. 4. Students gathered at the Discovery Science Center and danced in the newly-opened ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m. “When [ASB] was choosing...

Principal John Pehrson and Superintendent Terry Walker help cut the ribbon at the Student Dedication Ceremony.

Sliding into Spring Sports Pep Assembly

Julia Kim, Business Manager | March 8, 2017

Students attended the first pep assembly in the gym on Mar. 3 in celebration of spring sports season. The assembly started with a ribbon-cutting dedication by superintendent Terry Walker and featured the...

Co-captain and freshman Taira Asakura prepares to serve.

Boys’ Tennis Defeated by Varsity

Annie Qiao, Photo Editor | March 3, 2017

The boys tennis team (1-1) was defeated by Crean Lutheran’s varsity team 4-14 on Feb. 13 in the first game of the season. The next match will take place today at Santa Margarita High.  “[The...

After gaining popularity, "Their Eyes Were Watching God," published in 1937, was adapted into a movie in 2005.

Identity and Pear Tree Blossoms: A Review of ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’

Maya Sabbaghian, Features Editor | February 28, 2017

The 20th century was an immensely controversial time regarding African-American rights, resulting in a torrent of equally contentious books. Deemed one of the most influential and significant works...

Boba from different places each had a unique taste of its own.

Best Boba in Irvine

Priscilla Baek, Co-Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2017

Bubble tea? Boba tea? Or plain old boba? Whatever you call this sweet drink, you know it is delicious. With the rising popularity of boba tea, a tea-based drink with tapioca pearls, I decided to test out...

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