Mayor Farrah Khan delivered her final State of the City Address to discuss Irvine’s accomplishments and developmental goals at the Irvine Barclay Theater on March 19. The speech involved a reflection...

The moment students enter Visual Arts teacher Kearci Thompson’s classroom, they realize that her room is not just a classroom of the arts but a product of her ‘paint-astic’ passion. For her commitment...

After weeks of tireless preparation into the late hours of the night, it is finally the day of the speech and debate tournament. With sweaty palms and a heightened pulse, sophomore Avnit Kaur steps to...

Baseball (7-5-1) won its second game against University High with a score of 3-2 on March 13 at the home field in its series of three. The Bulldogs won the third game 9-1 on March 15, winning the series...

Six upperclassmen from Portola High participated in the annual Sacramento student advocacy trip on March 13, joined by students across the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). The trip provided students...

Irvine’s High School Youth Action Team (HSYAT) held its 30th annual teen summit — a youth development conference — at the Lakeview Senior Center on March 9. The event hosted Mayor Farrah Khan,...

For many high schoolers, getting good grades and having a high GPA is a perceived must for getting into their dream college. This is why many students take on several AP and honors classes when they become...

Although holidays typically evoke images of decorations and seasonal treats, math teacher Melanie Clarke finds her joy in a different type of celebration –– one that revolves around a mathematical...

Congratulations! You have just been selected to host the next big award show in Hollywood. Your job is to crack some jokes, entertain guests and viewers and create a positive atmosphere overall. You...

Portola High was awarded a $10,000 innovative grant to digitize the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program from the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on Feb. 19. The winning...