It is undeniable that Japanese culture has had an influence on the rest of the world through anime, film, television, customs and more. Out of all of them though, one film stands out in particular: “Seven...

As detailed by the Portola Pilot at the start of this school year, students in Portola High’s Small Business Management class formed Portola Printing, the school’s first T-shirt business. As the year...

Boys’ lacrosse (4-14) lost to Woodbridge High 2-18 in an away game on April 24. Despite the loss, their spirits ran strong as the team finished the season and focused on building off a hard-won 8-6...

In a convergence of athleticism, patriotism and leadership, a trio embarks on a journey as they commit to prestigious military academies. Junior Luke Porter and senior Mathias Lee committed to the United...

Taylor Swift’s double album “The Tortured Poets Department” and “The Anthology,” released on April 19. The album is composed of 31 songs total, with 16 songs on “The Tortured Poets Department”...

Girls’ lacrosse (12-8) defeated Irvine High 11-8 in an away game on April 22. However, the Bulldogs will not advance to the second round of CIF Division 2 after a 16-4 defeat in the first round against...

Being on par with many of her male counterparts in the NBA and being the overall top scorer in NCAA Division I basketball for both men's and women's, one would expect athletes like Caitlin Clark — the...

For some students, it feels as though there is never enough time to fully prepare for a test, especially if they are juggling a rigorous schedule with multiple AP and honors classes. As a result, Portola...

With the recent release of Drake’s long-awaited response track to fellow hip-hop greats Metro Boomin, Future and Kendrick Lamar, “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me Fifty),” the five-time Grammy award-winner’s...

A blue envelope icon and a large, looming number shows the sea of unchecked and undeleted emails that have piled up in your inbox over the past couple days, months or even years. These familiar experiences...

From stringing baby pink ribbons through the hair to wearing cottage-core style lace with sweet florals, romanticizing the coquette persona has seen a resurgence in pop culture and social trends. The aesthetic,...

Senior Rider Cooper sprints down the track and passes his competitors to win the 100-meter race. As he crosses the finish line, knowing he gave it his all, the timer reads 10.39 seconds, a new school record. Since...