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As tension continues to grow, the Bulldogs exchange a few words of encouragement. “During the game we tried to stay together and help each other try to win,” Rockwell said. “I learned that no team is ever out of the fight. Never let up even when winning the game. [You] never know who will do something that will flip the game upside down.”

Baseball Faces Tough Match Against Laguna Hills High

Nicole Ferguson and Tamara Bradley | March 13, 2025

Baseball (3-6) lost 5-7 against Laguna Hills High on Feb. 28 at home. This game was the first of a two-game series with the Hawks, the second of which took place on March 3 and ended in a 4-6 loss....

DECA president Harini Rameshbabu receives her award for collective school-based enterprise. “It's definitely a different environment,” DECA member and freshman Nikita Kulkarni said. “Ms. Dillon usually gives us the guidance we need, but this time, a lot of students just showed up for each other. I think we did pretty solid, even though we missed her presence.”

DECA Students Step Up to State Conference by Leaning on Each Other

Catherine Li, Front Page Editor | March 13, 2025

Through rapid-fire business pitches and whirlwind proposals, students in the Distributive Education Clubs of America sit at ballroom tables, anxiously awaiting their state conference placings. However,...

Team member and sophomore Melody Bao, alternate and junior Sandy Shanmuga-Nathan, co-captain and junior Kayley Winata, co-captain and junior Suhrith Muvvala, team member and junior Rishabh Garg and advisor and physics teacher Leanne Jimenez pose with the JPL sign at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) after the competition. “[Science Bowl] is a really fun way to apply knowledge because you don’t get game-show style application of knowledge in school,” Muvvala said. “So it’s, one, for the fun, and, two, because I already have to study for Science Olympiad or Biology Olympiad.”

Science Bowl ‘Buzzes’ Into Fourth Place at Regional Competition

Jinseo Hong and Suhana Kaur | March 12, 2025

Portola High’s Science Bowl team placed fourth in the JPL High School Regional Science Bowl at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on March 1.  Science Bowl competed in four rounds against other teams...

Doubles player and sophomore Aditya Joshi tosses the ball into the air in preparation to serve during the second set. Joshi and his partner, junior Smaran Mallojula, won the set 6-2. “I think overall the team did pretty good,” singles player and sophomore Anthony Nguyen said. “I’m pretty happy with the outcome.”

Match Point: Boys’ Tennis Secures Victory Over San Marcos High

Suhana Kaur and Annie Xiao | March 12, 2025

Boys’ tennis (1-0) won 14-4 in a home match against San Marcos High on March 1. The Bulldogs’ next match will be away against Irvine High on March 13.  The first two doubles and four singles matches...

When looking for the perfect athletic wear, it is essential to assess not only its comfort, but also its durability and fit. “I feel like athletic wear over the years has gotten a lot better,” Coach Julie Primero said. “Especially for women and the fit. [However], I think some quality, for Nike and those big brand names, could be better because it's so expensive.”

Break a Sweat in Style: Bulldogs’ Favorite Athletic Wear

Tamara Bradley, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025

From leggings to tracksuits, athleisure has now become an essential element for the modern wardrobe to many people. Designed with athletic performance in mind, many enjoy the support these garments...

Pilates has been mainstream since the 90s and on social media since MySpace, becoming a fun source of low-impact exercise for many and helping participants improve their physical strength in an injury-free way while bonding with friends, according to social studies teacher Marisa Wilkerson. “I think it's such a fun workout,” Wilkerson said. “I can tell that I'm getting a lot stronger from it, but …I think that it's really accessible for everybody. And…I have a friend that I went to grad school with. She takes Pilates with me, so it's a way for us to keep in touch. It's our way to check in with each other once a week.”

A ‘Core’-dially Inviting Sport: Pilates Starts ‘Abs’-solutely Trending at Portola High

Kayley Winata, Centerspread Editor | March 11, 2025

From matching workout sets to aesthetic studios, pilates has become widespread across social media platforms, paralleling its boom in the 90s. As a result, younger generations have rediscovered the activity...

Fencer and sophomore Kylie Wynn readies her stance against her opponent, watching for their first action. “There’s different actions and then reactions,” Wynn said. “So you have to figure out what your opponent is. How do they react? How do they fence? How fast are they? And you have to adapt based on that and it's a different strategy, like, ‘am I gonna go fast or slow? Or, what kind of action can I use to counter them?’”

Sophomore Kylie Wynn ‘En Gardes’ to Success in her Fencing Journey

Stephanie Hwang, Co-News Editor | March 10, 2025

When sophomore Kylie Wynn walked into her first fencing class in the third grade, it was love at first sight. Now, after seven years of fencing, Wynn uses her training and dedication to the sport to compete...

Color guard member and freshman Leia Speir performs during the flag feature, a piece of the show in which flag line members twirl their flags and dance in synchronization. Speir said that prior to each competition, the team has to go through a long process of hair, makeup and final practices.

Winter Guard Blazes into New Season with ‘Burn’

Ruhi Samudra and Catherine Li | March 10, 2025

Though the icy chill of February lingers, the gymnasium is anywhere but cold. With a dazzling array of flags, tosses and dances, winter guard sets the floor ablaze with a new tournament performance...

Students need to learn a second language in order to reap the positive effects people gain from language learning such as an improved level of cultural awareness and a boost in one’s brain reserves.

More Than Just a Requirement: Why Multilingualism Matters

Nora Aljazzar, Staff Writer | March 10, 2025

Effectively communicating with peers from various different cultures often requires a level of proficiency in unfamiliar languages. Therefore, students need to start their language-learning journeys today...

Nine days before the release of her album, “So Close To What,” Tate McRae put her tracklist out on Instagram, posing next to a Hollywood star. The record is McRae’s first to reach No. 1 on Billboard 200.

Tate McRae’s “So Close To What” Makes Records on Charts

Nina Krish and Olivia Ganes | March 7, 2025

Tate McRae released her third studio album, “So Close To What,” on Feb. 21, marking her first album to debut at No. 1 on the charts. The record contains 15 songs including four singles: "It's ok I'm...

Gardening for Good member and junior Kate Shin and junior and co-president Chloe Shin plant succulents together, marking the creation of the club’s first garden. Through activities like these, the club has formed a close and connected atmosphere. “We really care about creating a really inclusive community where every single person in the club is super connected and really interested in gardening,” Chloe Shin said.

Gardening for Good Cultivates Community at Portola High

Kelly Yeh, Assistant News Editor | March 7, 2025

Founded in the 2023-24 school  year, the Gardening for Good club started as a small group of students who shared a love for plants. Now, they have brought their passion to life, creating their first mini...

Woodbury Elementary Science Olympiad head coach and freshman Smriti Mishra poses with her Science Olympiad team after the Sierra Vista Invitational where the team placed fifth. “I was inspired by my sister who was a coach at Jeffrey Trail and at Woodbury as well,” Mishra said. “And then I became the coach at Woodbury, so I got inspired by looking up to my peers as well as looking at the older kids around me.”

Medal-Worthy Mentorship: Science Olympiad Students Train the Next Generation

Nina Krish, Sports Editor | March 6, 2025

In the midst of competition season Science Olympiad students train weekly, not just striving for medals but also shaping the next team entering Portola High.  In 2024, sophomore Ansh Gosain founded...

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