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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...

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

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