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Students and staff alike can work to increase female representation in sports, and exposing the need for a cultural shift toward gender equity in athletics prioritizes an inclusive mindset of all student athletes, regardless of gender. “The stereotypes are still there, and we are combating them every day in order to minimize, but that starts with teaching what high school athletics is supposed to be about and making sure they have what other sports have in terms of opportunity to participate,” athletics director Peter Abe said.

The Unbalanced Playing Field: The Saga of Female Athletics Needs to be Addressed

Ruhi Samudra, Staff Writer | May 18, 2023

359 to 512. 2,357 to 3,343. 3,440,000 to 4,560,000. These numbers reveal the stark disparity between the number of girls participating in athletics programs compared to boys at Portola High, in...

Senior and varsity lacrosse player Karam Khurana defends the goal through persistent stick checks and defensive tactics he learned from his teammates throughout the season. He said he looks forward to integrating these skills at SDSU. “I just think all of our losses during the season were setbacks because every time we lost it wasn’t like we got to get back up, but everyone just took it lightly,” Khurana said. “But I feel once we started to find our groove and get those wins, it really helped us out.”

Senior Karam Khurana Redefines the Game on SDSU’s Lacrosse Field

Hannah Ko | May 17, 2023

In the realm of collegiate sports, few individuals possess the courage to break conventions and carve their own path. Senior and varsity lacrosse player Karam Khurana will pursue his passion for the sport...

Peter Pan (Alexander Molony) and Wendy Darling (Ever Gabo Anderson) fly off to Neverland in David Lowery’s live action adaptation “Peter Pan and Wendy.” The dark lighting of the scene eliminates the whimsical feeling that the scene is supposed to evoke.

Fly Away from ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’

Maitri Allani and Claire Chan | May 16, 2023

Disney has received a fair share of both criticism and compliments for its live action remakes of its classic animated movies, such as “The Lion King,”  “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.”...

Parasocial relationships become unhealthy when viewers start prioritizing their favorite celebrity over real-life interaction. In extreme cases, parasocial relationships can be traumatic for the viewer as well as the celebrity because it can lead to attacks on personal character, threats and stalking behaviors, according to “13 Fanning the Flames of Fandom: Celebrity Worship, Parasocial Interaction, and Stalking.”

When the Connection Turns Dark, Viewers Turn on Their Phones: The Dangers of Parasocial Relationships

Mia Jong and Sonia Wang | May 16, 2023

Everyone has a favorite YouTuber, actor or singer that they love to keep up with. Some extreme fans know their favorite color, their first kiss, the movies they cried over and even the name of their pet...

Identifying burnout is the first step to stopping it. Lacking the energy to be consistently productive, becoming cynical or critical around peers and lack of satisfaction from accomplishments are common symptoms of burnout, according to the Mayo Clinic. Students who hold themselves to high standards are at even higher risk of burnout, even when academics may not be in play.

Stopping the Cycle of Burnout Requires Objective Thinking

Michael Sun, Staff Writer | May 15, 2023

“Yeah, I pulled an all-nighter for that math test.” “Wow, you’re such a hard worker!” Every day around campus, these conversations perpetuate the cycle of student burnout. “Grades...

Junior Makena Wong dances with her friends as the DJ plays various popular songs and sped-up remixes from the last decade, like a mashup of ¨First Class¨ by Jack Harlow and ¨Glamorous¨ by Fergie. The Yost Theater hosted prom on April 29.

Prom ‘Masquerade Ball’ was a Night to Remember

Gwyneth Yung, Photo Editor | May 12, 2023

Disney officially announced the release of a live action remake of the beloved animated film “Moana” (2016) on April 3. Other remakes currently slated for release are “The Little Mermaid,” “Snow White” and “Lilo & Stitch.”

Disney’s Penchant for Remakes Loses the Magic of Traditional Animation

Arnav Chandan and Tara Vatandoust | May 12, 2023

In the past decade, the Walt Disney Company has produced 15 live action remakes of its beloved animated films, such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “Peter Pan,” according to the Disney website. With another...

Bottom (Sloan) gestures with his lamp to the other mechanicals named Starveling (junior Kody Lin), Snug (senior Kiara Knight), Snout (senior Jia Narielwala) and Francis Flute (Shin) as they watch intensely with curiosity and confusion.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Enacts the Classical Love Triangle With a Magic Twist

Gwyneth Yung, Photo Editor | May 10, 2023

“A Midsummer Night's Dream” enchanted audiences with its production on April 27-28 in the theater.  Set in Athens, Greece, the William Shakespeare classic combines comedy with tragedy by exploring...

Senior Molly Lamon-Paredes listens to senior Katherine Martinez while they sit together during lunch, going over the reinforcement list, a method of positive behavioral reinforcement for those with disabilities.

Senior Katherine Martinez Advocates for the Disability Community

Kayleen Kim, Opinion Editor | May 9, 2023

Every morning, senior Katherine Martinez encourages senior Molly Lamon-Paredes, a student with autism, to go on a walk around campus to pump up Lamon-Paredes’ day. Martinez's drive to connect with Lamon-Paredes...

Outfielder and sophomore Bianca Morrell hits a triple towards left outfield, allowing her to secure third base. Softball (4-13) won against University High 23-10 on April 27 at the home stadium, officially concluding its season and marking the most wins in program history, according to the PHS Dog Pound Instagram.

Softball Ends Season on a Positive Note with 23-10 Win Against University High

Parmin Zamani | May 8, 2023

Senior Philip Li created the piece “The Great Whale Fall” with acrylic on wood for his portfolio application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Li incorporated complementary colors orange and blue and created contrast using whales and bananas, according to Li. “‘The Great Whale Fall’ is my first foray into surrealism and symbolism, incorporating a range of elements and ideas,” Li said. “I broke the conventional purpose of grids by making them part of the art itself to represent the flowing time.”

With Acrylic and Denim, Seniors Philip Li and Zixuan Zhang Head to Art School

Sonia Wang, Staff Writer | May 5, 2023

For students going to art school, AP Studio with visual arts teacher Kearci Thompson is the perfect place to be. Students going to art school such as seniors Philip Li and Zixuan Zhang are able to...

Seniors Elizabeth Bank, Sydney Badescu and Aryan Mittal showcase their passion projects based on their personal and academic interests. Over the course of the 2022-23 school year, they developed and refined their projects. “It was a lot of fun to have the opportunity to do something purely for fun in class and just have a project that I was really excited to work on,” Badescu said.

Senioritis? Not for These Seniors who are Pursuing Their Passion Projects

Mia Jong and Ruhi Samudra | May 4, 2023

Across campus, senioritis runs rampant, leading to countless lazy projects and stress for teachers. However, for seniors Sydney Badescu, Elizabeth Bank and Aryan Mittal, passion projects have allowed them...

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