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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...