Mundane, old-fashioned and complicated. These are the one word responses of some Portola High students to what their perception of live classical music is. The negative perception that has gripped the...

Embrace the rhythm of nostalgia and embark on a captivating journey through Taylor Swift’s re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” which was released on Oct. 27. Alongside familiar tracks...

Red Ribbon Week took place from Oct. 23-27 to highlight the importance of living drug-free. The annual drug prevention campaign included various activities such as School Resource Officer Melissa Porter...

A ray of silver mist enveloped the red-clad figure of Ensemble One (senior Kate Abalos) as she uttered the opening lines of ‘Trap’ by Stephen Gregg, beginning a night of twists, turns and psychological...

As AP exam registration starts early in the year, students stress over having to make $110 to $150 commitments when they are unsure whether they want to take the exam. AP exam registration should start...

Constantly inspiring others and supporting players on the court with her positive attitude, meet the girls’ volleyball team captain and libero, junior Isabelle “Izzy” Macasero. During a challenging...

It is nearly impossible to be a Portola High student without knowing of Chipotle. A few are employed at the local Woodbury Town Center Chipotle location; some have parents working corporate jobs at Chipotle’s...

Two years ago, Portola Pilot interviewed cinephile and science teacher Michael Tang to unravel his love for the silver screen. Today, his film enthusiast persona (and Letterboxd) continue to grow through...

10. Butterfingers The only remarkable thing about Butterfingers is that they somehow always manage to taste like they have been sitting in the back of someone’s pantry since last year’s Halloween....

Portola Business Club held its fourth annual student-led mini-conference on Oct. 21 in the Student Union, which attracted approximately 70 attendees from Irvine High and Portola High. The conference exposed...

The sounds of strings plucking, woodwinds bellowing and piano dampers creaking surrounded senior Amber Lea’s ears for the majority of her life. Lea is capable of playing a total of eleven instruments:...