From learning coding as a hobby to having their skills recognized on the national level, seniors Terry You and Zonglin Zhang and their teammates, Santa Margarita Catholic High seniors Jingwen Mao and Liam...

Full of music, singing, dancing and laughter, the talent show created an opportunity for talented musicians to shine on Jan. 11. This year’s show included more performers who did not already take...

The swoosh of a ball. The slap of hand in an effort to block. Varsity girl’s soccer goalie and freshman Chantal Alexander lunges for the ball as the opposing team attempts to score.  Alexander started...

Clubs are often deemed an essential aspect of the high school community. The wide range of clubs at Portola High provide students with various opportunities, both academic and nonacademic, to explore a...

Not everyone walks the same path of life after high school. For when many students seek guidance when preparing for their future, new staff member and ROP Career Specialist Gage Peterson comes in. Peterson...

For students stressed after finals, winter break is not only a well-deserved rest but also an opportunity to visit new places during the holidays. Whether it is exploring new cities, reconnecting with...

It seems rudimentary: make a good first impression.  After all, the human mind is quick to make judgments on attractiveness, likability and trustworthiness within seconds of seeing someone for the...

Food is universal: it has the power to transcend cultural boundaries and unite people regardless of their background. Members of the International Friendship Club use food to forge connections and gain...

In America’s greatest pastime, one player has stepped up to the plate, not only swinging for the fences but also shattering cultural barriers — Shohei Ohtani. He has turned the baseball diamond into...

Art projects, a way for students to express their creativity and take a break from the never-ending flow of homework, essays and other types of projects that typically make up most of a student’s course...

Eight years ago in China, junior Giselle Lu watched China’s national synchronized swimming team on the local news. After being inspired by their graceful and fluid yet rapid and calculated movements,...

Many students find themselves confused as they begin to navigate the letter of recommendation process. In this episode, our hosts Elise Ngo and Stephanie Hwang discuss this process with social studies...