As the orchestra began to play, an energetic, sweet melody filled the theater, captivating the audience members as they listened intently to the harmonious tunes and fast tempo. Impressing the crowd, junior...
Dozens of small business owners gather to showcase and sell their products at the main palm tree lined street in Woodbury Town Center throughout the second weekend of every month. From handmade jewelry...
At the early age of 12, sophomore Brandon Phomsavanh’s passion for mountain biking ignited. From that point on, his many hours spent steering his way through long, bumpy trails encouraged growth in several...
The comforting thought of summer break brings utter relief to students who work hard throughout the school year. However, for some students, summer is a valuable time to explore interests in STEM and...
Applying to college can feel like a marathon: the seemingly endless hours of meticulous preparation, the grueling ordeal itself, the giddy rush of adrenaline when it all comes together. Senior Jadyn...
Sequels can often be a hit or miss, but can always attract fans that love the original movie. Fifteen years after the movie “Enchanted” came out, Disney released the sequel “Disenchanted” on Nov....
The Portola Pioneer is the official news and culture podcast of the Portola Pilot, aiming to foster a sense of community and provide a unique storytelling medium to its listeners.
With the...
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup held its match finals on Nov. 17 at Melbourne Ground. In their entrance to the T20 finals, England defeated India in the semifinals by a landslide of 10 wickets.
“Since...
Mock trial will advance to the county-level playoffs on Nov. 30 for the second year in a row after defeating Tarbut V'Torah K-12 on Nov. 16 in the fourth round of the "People v. Franks" case. The trial...
Girl’s basketball started its season strong, winning 81-19 against Tustin High on Nov. 15 in the gym. Their next game is on Dec. 8 against Anaheim in Portola's gym.
“I think going down the stretch...
Marvel Studios released “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on Nov. 11, once again using its wide-scale influence to create a masterpiece. The film is unlike many previous Marvel movies as it diverges...
