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An aircraft with a mustache on the front to raise awareness for men's health.

Movember: A Selfless Month about Men’s Health

Nathan Oh, Staff Writer | November 16, 2017

November is a month that is well known for Thanksgiving, but what most people do not know is that November is also a month of awareness for men’s health, commonly known as Movember or No-Shave November....

Sophomore Eaden Haresco describes his group’s hydro-refrigeration model.

Creating Chemistry in the Food Banks

Ki Joon Lee, Staff Writer | November 9, 2017

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...

Freshman Ibtesaam Rashid donates to the cause.

Shelter Via Box

Aaron Sha, Staff Writer | November 7, 2017

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...

On display in the Learning Commons, marigolds are known as the flower of the dead and are meant to use their powerful fragrance as a guide for spirits.

Dia de los Muertos: Honoring the Dead

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 6, 2017

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...

String Orchestra plays "Mythos" under the direction of Desmond Stevens.

Festive Fall Concert Commences 2017-18 VAPA

Julia Kim, A&E Editor | November 3, 2017

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...

Crowdis explains the results of a poll question regarding the increasing number of poison control calls due to the use of liquid nicotine and e-cigarettes.

Capes Not Vapes: Living Drug-Free

Maya Sabbaghian, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 2, 2017

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...

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