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Donaghy flew an OA-4M Skyhawk, shown here departing from MCAS El Toro Base in the early 1980’s.

Lieutenant Colonel Rich Donaghy’s Thoughts on Veterans Day

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | November 27, 2017

Veterans Day is a holiday of remembrance for all men and women who have served in any of the five military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. Rich Donaghy is a war survivor...

This is an example of a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy.

A Culturally Diverse Thanksgiving

Ava Caleca, Staff Writer | November 22, 2017

Students are getting excited for the upcoming Thanksgiving Break. Although this holiday is really about people being thankful for what they have in life, food plays an important role in this traditional...

Here are the ingredients to make homemade apple cider.

Homemade Apple Cider

Chris Tate, Staff Writer | November 21, 2017

Apple cider is commonly associated with Thanksgiving, a great drink for this upcoming holiday. This recipe will warm your heart and touch your soul as the simple flavors remind you of family and friends. Ingredients 2...

For Thanksgiving Break, enter Hawkins, Indiana.

Storied Pasts and A New Cast: Stranger Things Season 2 Review

Priscilla Baek and Ajinkya Rane | November 21, 2017

Warning: This article contains spoilers for season one of "Stranger Things"! If you have not watched season one yet, do not read ahead. If you are anything like the millions of viewers obsessing over...

Everything Wrong with 'It’s Thanksgiving'

Everything Wrong with ‘It’s Thanksgiving’

Priscilla Baek, Features Editor | November 21, 2017

If someone ever wanted another iconic “Friday” music video for the holidays, she or he is in luck because the same producer of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” has produced another song titled “It’s...

Who can't resist a nice batch of french fries?

Battle of the Four Fast Food Fries

Priscilla Baek and Dylan Thakarar | November 20, 2017

Smell the warm aroma of french fries wafting from the grease-stained paper bag given to you by the employee. Are you hungry? We sure are and have been in this situation multiple times despite our high...

Extending Thanksgiving Break is Worth it

Extending Thanksgiving Break is Worth it

Jane Zou, Staff Writer | November 20, 2017

Students will leave for Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22-26 for five days without homework or early morning classes. These five days are not enough for families to take their well-deserved vacations or...

Ryan Itchon talks with students Brennan Sasaki, Tyler Sylvester, and Brendan Sung about Naviance.

Get to Know Your Counselors

Julia Kim, A&E Editor and Co Business Manager | November 17, 2017

From the time school starts to when school ends, counselors are hard at work, fixing schedules and supporting students both academically and emotionally on campus. The department consists of: Melissa...

Aquaponics: A Challenge for the Students

Aquaponics: A Challenge for the Students

Junhee Ryu, Co Business Manager | November 17, 2017

When students enter school as freshmen, the science department welcomes them with an intensive, semester-long project called aquaponics. Aquaponics is a unique project exclusive only to Portola High’s...

Lindsey Yee, a freshman on the junior varsity team, practices dribbling the ball.

The Girls’ Basketball Season Will be a Slam Dunk

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | November 17, 2017

In the Ocean View Fall League in Huntington Beach, which ended on Oct. 28, the girls’ basketball teams created a great start to the program. Junior varsity finished 5-0 and fresh/soph completed with...

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