Visiting relatives, scarfing down mashed potatoes, watching the Macy’s Parade... it must be almost Thanksgiving. However, in recent years, it seems that this holiday also means that stores are advertising...

For the past months, junior varsity boys’ soccer has been working towards the start of the season. The team is looking to gain experience competing against other schools as this is the first year having...

Sophomores presented their Food Bank Think Tank projects in their chemistry classes on Nov. 2-3. Using their chemistry knowledge, groups designed their own driving questions and worked on finding an innovative...

The resurgence of sweaters and boots in the crisp morning air means that fall is finally here. It now seems like the final accessory for any fall outfit is a Starbucks drink in hand. With an entire...

The social studies department introduced its own ShelterBox donation page in September in order to raise money for victims of this year’s hurricane season. From mid-August until early October, the...

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which lasts from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, was observed by the world language department and Learning Commons through various activities. Day of the Dead, is a Mexican...

To celebrate Portola’s performing arts students for the past two months, orchestra, band, choir and guitar showcased their skills at their opening Fall Concert on Oct. 26 in the theater. Concert...

Three hundred six students from all Irvine high schools gathered to learn about the dangers of vaping and drugs at Lakeview Senior Center during the “Capes Not Vapes” forum held by the Youth Action...

Halloween is here, and stores have long abandoned their summer themes in favor of cackling skeletons, hideous witches and ghastly ghouls. Following suit is by far the most popular aspect of Halloween besides...

Rita’s Italian Ice is a dessert parlor that specializes in Italian ice and custard. The nearest location from campus is at 3905 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92602 in Northwood Plaza. Rita’s Italian ice...

JV girls’ tennis lost to Beckman High 6-8 on Oct. 20 at Portola High. This was their last game of the season leaving them with a record of 3-8. Before the game it began to rain, which led to confusion...