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The construction for the theater just recently finished and the first concert was held in the newly constructed site.

Construction of the Long-Awaited Theater Finishes

Grace Tu | February 22, 2017

The construction of the theater at Portola High School has been finished, and the theater has finally showed itself to the public after staying in the shadows for a long time due to construction. The theater...

Spotify Blocked In School

Spotify Blocked In School

Bryan Choi, Co-News Editor | February 21, 2017

The Irvine Unified School District has blocked Spotify, a digital music service, disallowing students to listen to music using the app or the website. However, due to many benefits that Spotify brings,...

Anthony Lu dresses up for spirit week.

Get To Know Your President

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | February 14, 2017

Have you met the President? Well, Anthony Lu, the head of ASB, is a funny and spirited guy. He participates in countless after-school activities and has a summer job at Camp Emerald Bay. “I am hoping...

Portola and Northwood High water polo teams line up after the game.

Girls Water Polo Scores Another Victory Against Northwood

Annie Qiao and Julia Kim | February 9, 2017

Girls water polo (5-10) defeated the Northwood Timberwolves 4-2 on Jan. 24 at a home game in January’s Game of the Month. This game is their second victory against Northwood High, having previously beaten...

George Mares laughs with student Allison Shi during break.

Campus Control and Calligraphy-Capable: George Mares

Dylan Gates and Annie Qiao | February 7, 2017

Campus control assistant George Mares is recognized by students as a senior-like figure on campus. Many students look up to him for his joking personality and capability as a wrestling coach. He is also...

Students gather around chess boards at lunch to play chess with their friends.

Checkmate

Dylan Vanek, Opinions Editor | February 2, 2017

The chess club is up and running, and many students are excited about the new way that they can compete and have fun with their friends. Considering that many students have been showing great interest...

Students received candy canes attached to a small note from their friends throughout the fundraiser.

A Sweet Candy Gram Fundraiser

Annie Qiao and Julia Kim | February 1, 2017

Students who wanted to purchase candy canes for their peers or teachers were able to do so outside of the Student Union where ASB members sold candy grams during lunch from Dec. 5 - Dec. 13. “The...

Key Club holds a member meeting after passing out the Club's shirts.

The Key to Community Service

Priscilla Baek, Co-Editor-in-Chief | December 9, 2016

Key Club offers students a plethora of services and opportunities to gain at least 25 hours of community service. “The purpose of the Key Club is to volunteer and help others in the community. By...

Students gather for a night of dancing and celebration.

Not Homecoming, Forthcoming

Ajinkya Rane and Bryan Choi | November 17, 2016

Students gathered in the student union for the inaugural Forthcoming dance on Oct. 1, planned by ASB Director Sarah Dean. ASB sold tickets during Spirit Week leading up to Forthcoming. Many students...

#24 running back Kai Horn gains yardage on a quick catch.

Bulldogs Bark Past the Timberwolves

Stephanie Zhang, Sports Editor | November 12, 2016

Bulldogs (5-5) defeated the Northwood Timberwolves 35-12 at the inaugural Legacy game on Sept. 30. “There were big plays on offense, defense, and special teams. Football is a game of peaks and valleys,”...

Samira Feili, pink ribbon club president, explains to students through an interactive activity the club’s mission to fight breast cancer.

Clubs Kick into Action

Maya Sabbaghian and Tianxin Guo | November 10, 2016

The inaugural Club Kick-Off took place during lunch on Oct. 21 as club founders set up their booths and hung up posters to inform other students of their clubs and to gain new members. “There are...

Doubles partners Kaylee Seo and Kelly Zhang celebrate after scoring a point.

Girls Tennis Serves up First Home Win

Annie Qiao, Photo Editor | November 8, 2016

The girls tennis team defeated Sage Hill’s frosh-soph team 13-5 in one of its final home matches after school on Oct. 21. The victory marks the first home win of the team. “I feel pretty satisfied...

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