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“Barbie” (2023) and “Oppenheimer” (2023) are both scheduled to release on July 21, forcing many moviegoers to make a decision between the two highly anticipated films.

H2H: Oppenheimer or Barbie?

May 30, 2023

Sophomore Lulu Zhao, junior Natalie Song, junior Jawad Khadra and sophomore Jimin Han received the CTE Bulldog Excellence Awards, which is granted to students who demonstrate PRIDE values while taking advantage of opportunities to pursue their career interests, according to the Bulldog Excellence Award pamphlet.

Jadyn Zdanavage Named Bulldog of the Year at Annual Bulldog Awards Ceremony

Skyller Liu and Arshia Sista | May 30, 2023

Wrapping up a year of accomplishment, achievement and success, the annual Bulldog Excellence and Senior Award ceremonies recognized Bulldogs who consistently represented PRIDE values and academic...

The front of the gallery displayed paintings and sketches from Portola High students. Teachers from each school in Irvine Unified selected a few students’ artwork for awards. “I think it's just a huge honor to be able to now say that I have some students whose artwork has been shown in the museum,” visual arts teacher Kearci Thompson said.

Portola High Hosts Inaugural District Honors Art Show

Ruhi Samudra and Parmin Zamani | May 30, 2023

Students from across the district filled the Student Union with excitement and awe, showing off sketches and paintings to their families. Boundless creativity among students in grades pre-K-to-12 sparked...

During the full dress rehearsal the day before the concert, seniors Laura Li and Eli Ruminson and junior Rozalia Golema sway to the beat of “Bellas Finals,” a medley from “Pitch Perfect.” While the collective choirs had occasional microphone and lighting issues, the rehearsal helped smooth out most technological obstacles.

Behind the Scenes: Choreography Makes the Vocal Concert “Pop”

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | May 30, 2023

Among the many new gameplay mechanics introduced to “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” by the Zonai Devices, the “ultrahand” and “fuse” abilities rely on the player’s ingenuity in crafting.

‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is a Crowning Achievement for the Zelda Series with a ‘Master-Handful’ of New Content to Explore

Tyler Kim and Skyller Liu | May 26, 2023

The Game Award winner for Video Game of the Year. SXSW winner for Excellence in Design. Golden Joystick winner for Best Audio. The preceding list, while seemingly vast, is just a fraction of the many...

Online marketplaces have been steadily accelerating in scope, with over 431.4 billion dollars worth of sales being on the internet in 2022, according to Forbes. Despite seeming like a positive, this shift has caused innumerable destruction to physical stores.

Brick and Mortar Stores Should Remain a Staple of the Consumer Model

Tara Vatandoust, A&E Editor | May 26, 2023

Party City. The Disney Store. Toys “R” Us. What do these stores all have in common? They all fell victim to the epidemic of online shopping: their physical locations removed, their operations reduced...

Q&A With the Portola Pilot Seniors

Q&A With the Portola Pilot Seniors

Cara Chan and Dheeksha Bhima Reddy | May 25, 2023

3759X members and juniors Pranav Patlola, Martin Pan, Adrianne Chang and Audrey Kim from Fairmont Prep pose with their fourth place winning robot at the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Eight hundred teams qualified for the world championship out of about 20,000 states teams, according to Pan.

Robotics Team 3759X Builds its Way to World Championships

Hannah Ko and Maya Tedini | May 24, 2023

In a whirlwind of gears, intricate circuits and unyielding determination, independent high school robotics team 3759X forged its way to the pinnacle of innovation by securing fourth place in the prestigious...

Karl Lagerfeld made insensitive comments about women in addition to fatphobic comments. In the midst of the #MeToo women’s rights movement, Lagerfeld was accused of sexually harassing models, according to Vox. “If you don’t want your pants pulled about, don’t become a model! Join a nunnery, there’ll always be a place for you in the convent,” Lagerfeld said in response.

Karl Lagerfeld’s Legacy Should not be Celebrated

Shaina Taebi, Centerspread Editor | May 23, 2023

“No one wants to see a curvy woman,” former creative director of Chanel Karl Lagerfeld said to Spiegel in 2009. The German designer began his fashion career in the 1950s working as a designer. Despite...

Lauren Van (right) paved the way for her younger sister Hailey Van (left) to start dancing. “When I was younger, I would always watch my sister doing ballet,” Hailey Van said. “My mom said that I was really interested in doing it, so she signed me up, too.”

Dance Duo: Sisters Hailey and Lauren Van Connect through Shared Talent

Maya Tedini and Parmin Zamani | May 22, 2023

Sophomore Hailey Van and her sister, senior Lauren Van, gracefully make their way onto the Portola High amphitheater. They find one another’s gaze from opposite wings of the stage, offering looks of...

Representation in classroom materials should include positive stories that uplift Black students rather than perpetuate misunderstandings. With only 28.5% of Black graduates meeting UC/CSU requirements according to IUSD’s Population Snapshot, obstacles hindering their success, like reducing the Black experience to racism, should be at the forefront of educational concerns.

Black Joy Belongs in the Classroom

Camille Clement, Contributing Writer | May 19, 2023

After the wave of Black Lives Matter support in 2020, IUSD adopted a resolution to support the Black community, committing to inclusivity in education by implementing a curriculum that supports diversity...

Throughout the Super Nintendo World, there are numerous animatronics including coins, Goombas and Pokeys. To ride the new attraction, visitors can enter through a virtual queue on the Universal app.

Universal’s Newest Attraction Is Not So Peachy

Arshia Sista, Front Page Editor | May 19, 2023

Next to the magical land of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the chaotic world of Springfield is a land right out of the Nintendo Switch–-Super Nintendo World. Does Super Nintendo World satisfy...

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