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Co-concertmaster David Jang leads the symphonic orchestra through A Mad Russian’s Christmas in preparation for the winter concert.

Bow-ndless Love For Music: A Feature On the Co-Concertmasters

Aaron Sha, Staff Writer | January 22, 2018

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...

Paris Zhuang painted a beautiful mural of the earth on the walls of the local secondary school in Nepal.

Paris Zhuang Shows her True Colors in Nepal

Jenny Zhang, Staff Writer | January 22, 2018

Using paintbrushes to liven up the walls, sophomore artist Paris Zhuang hopes that her efforts can improve the condition of a Nepalese secondary school school to brighten students’ learning experiences....

Here is a simple five minute bowl of shin ramen topped off with a fried egg and some kale.

Hack Your Ramen Addiction

Priscilla Baek and Jacob Kim | January 19, 2018

In under five minutes, you can have a warm, simmering bowl of ramen. The popular Japanese dish is an inexpensive meal for students, but the same packaged flavor can get old. Here are some tips to revamp,...

Assistant Principal Kris Linville has been working on a presentation to show the parents later in January for a question-and-answer session about true 1:1. This presentation will also be made available on the school website later in January.

Chromebooks Per Person: Classroom Collaboration

Julia Kim and Ajinkya Rane | January 19, 2018

Portola students will be the first high school in IUSD to experience true one-to-one, a process in which each student will check out a Chromebook that he or she will be able to use exclusively both on...

 “The Last Jedi” is a highly anticipated movie that fans have been waiting for since 2015.

Rey The Force Be With You: Review of the ‘Last Jedi’

Nathan Oh, Staff Writer | January 17, 2018

Yes, the holiday season is coming to a close, but as importantly to fans, a new “Star Wars” movie is out. This time it is “Episode 8: The Last Jedi,” the sequel to the critically acclaimed “Episode...

A perfect pizza made for you courtesy of your local pieology.

Blaze vs Pieology: Portola’s Perfect Pizza Pick

Dylan Thakarar, Staff Writer | January 16, 2018

With winter in full effect, many students may be ready to eat some warm, fast-fired pizzas to keep them feeling cozy. Blaze and Pieology holding the top spots for make-your-own pizza restaurants, it is...

Tips for Finals

Tips for Finals

Julia Kim and Junhee Ryu | January 15, 2018

The Avocado Toast features lime and pepper for new flavors.

Burnt Crumb’s Non-Burnt Menu Review

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | January 12, 2018

Burnt Crumbs is a modern, casual restaurant that plays a twist on comfort food by serving creative sandwiches. The closest location to campus is at 8549 Irvine Center Dr. They have a rotating menu, but...

Saba Najafi performs “Mad Russian Christmas” on the piano during the second night of the winter concert.

Listen to a Winter Wonderland

Priscilla Baek, Features Editor | January 11, 2018

Crimson poinsettias lined the stage apron for the Winter Concert in the theater Dec. 20-21, 2017. As Christmas trees were adorned with lights, band, guitar, orchestra and choir conjured up a winter wonderland...

Adrian Rangel-Sanchez passionately plays the piano during his open period.

Adrian Rangel-Sanchez: A Passion for Music

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | January 11, 2018

Choir and guitar teacher, Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, has elevated choir through passion and dedication. Although he was initially hired as a choir specialist, Rangel also teaches guitar. “My first impression...

What was once a New York Times bestseller is now a popular Netflix TV show. Season one was first released Mar. 21 2017 and season two is currently in the making.

‘Thirteen Reasons Why’: Behind the Scenes of Teen Suicide

Ariana Wu, Contributing Writer | January 10, 2018

People often underestimate the subtle social torture high school students endure. Subjected to everything from rude looks in the halls to constant cyber bullying, some teenagers are perpetually struggling...

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