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Chess tournaments are competitive and demand a high level of physical strength from the player as they can last upwards of nine hours. Chess should be categorized as a sport due to its intensity and the stamina players must have.

Settling the Debate: Chess Should Be Considered a Legitimate Sport

Aditi Salunkhe, Staff Writer | March 17, 2023

Several of society’s debates are destined to continue forever. Among these is the controversial debate of whether or not chess should be categorized as a sport. Chess is undoubtedly a sport as it requires...

Middle attacker and senior Jacob Lee reaches to spike the ball, while a Sage Hill player leaps up to block the incoming hit. The Bulldogs took a more aggressive approach during the third set after the narrow win in the second set.

Boys’ Volleyball Shuts out Sage Hill in First League Match

Elise Ngo | March 16, 2023

Boys’ volleyball (7-10) won its league game 3-0 against Sage Hill High on March 7 in the gym. The Bulldogs will compete in a tournament on March 17-18, facing La Mirada High for the first round at...

Junior Terry You speedruns a level of “Plants vs Zombies” with the aid of his notes that he took on speedrunning from watching YouTube tutorials. “Since a child, like really young, I'm really interested in computer and especially in gaming,” You said. “But the thing is, I don't really play team fighting games because I feel like you rely on your team too much. I like to explore on my own, and especially in speedrun, you are learning about how each game is programmed.”

The Rise of a ‘Plants vs. Zombies’ Prodigy: Junior Terry You Speedruns His Way to the Top

Mia Jong, Celine Lee, and Annette Van Wyk | March 15, 2023

After we curiously ask junior Terry You about how he mastered the game of “Plants vs Zombies,” he eagerly pulls out his laptop and opens a mysterious Google Doc file. As we lean over to get a closer...

Here Are Your 2023-24 ASB Election Convention Candidates

Here Are Your 2023-24 ASB Election Convention Candidates

Celine Lee | March 14, 2023

  ASB president  Arjit Singh    ASB vice president Alex Lingerfelt Michael Shen   Girls’ athletic commissioner Arden Sundaram Lily Nesland   Spirit...

S3 Episode 05: Invest Your 97 Cents in a Notebook and Profit From Self-Growth

S3 Episode 05: Invest Your 97 Cents in a Notebook and Profit From Self-Growth

Celine Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 13, 2023

In this episode of the Portola Pioneer, host, co-editor-in-chief and senior Celine Lee explains how a 97-cent investment in a notebook can lead to an endless journey of self-growth, self-exploration...

Senior David Kim, alumna Abby Kwon, social studies department chair Jon Resendez, and alumni Amar Malik and Anne Wu gather at the Department of Education in Sacramento on March 10, 2022.

Senior David Kim Leads Policy-Influencing Student Advocates to Sacramento

Sidra Asif, Back Page Editor | March 7, 2023

After being the ASB freshman representative during his freshman year, senior David Kim went on to be ASB vice president during junior year and is currently ASB president. Kim will continue his legacy of...

Making offensive jokes and categorizing them as dark humor opens the gate for stereotypes and false generalizations that diminish certain groups. “If you're Jewish or you're Asian or you're LGBTQ or you're a woman, you know, there's all kinds of stereotypes in these ways that if you joke about them, it opens up the possibility of people from other groups joking about them” social studies teacher Veronica Grammier said.

Let’s Cut the Cord on these Comedian’s Open Microphones

Shaina Taebi, Centerspread Editor | March 3, 2023

***Content Warning: This article includes a discussion of rape culture, sexual assault, misogynistic comments, homophobia and transphobia.  Black humor, better known on social media as dark humor,...

Junior Eric Liao and senior Nora Tang sort through the mini prints sold at Night of the Arts. As Visual Arts Board president, Tang was in charge of organizing the decorations and communicating with the board to choose the layout and music. “She communicates really well with all of us, and she's just a great person overall to work with,” vice president and senior Summer Hsieh said. “She's good at making decisions that are great for the Visual Arts Board and takes care of the technical stuff such as making spreadsheets and copies.”

The Art of Leadership: Senior Nora Tang Utilizes Creativity as President of the Visual Arts Board

Mia Jong and Sonia Wang | March 3, 2023

Swift fingers rustle through a pile of colored paper as senior Nora Tang searches for an art print and simultaneously reaches for boba cups to restock open tables. As the lights flicker to illuminate a...

Junior SJ Janolkar prepares for the DECA state competition with fellow Business Club members. After winning district vice president through a lengthy application and election process, Janolkar will be inaugurated at DECA state, which takes place March 3-6.

SoCal DECA is in Good ‘Company’ with Vice President SJ Janolkar

Elise Ngo, Social Media Team | March 2, 2023

When junior SJ Janolkar transferred to Portola High in her sophomore year, she had no idea that she would soon become well-versed in creating income and cash flow statements, balance sheets and other financial...

Utility player and sophomore Maya McGuane receives a wide pass from attacker and senior Emma Amakasu and propels herself above the water to deliver a power shot at the 2-meter line during the last 2 minutes of the game. “Even towards the end when we knew we were going to lose with the giant gap and little time, we still played really hard, and we still made a bunch of plays to get one last shot off, and we never gave up, '' hole set and freshman Alexis Minasyan said.

Girls’ Water Polo’s Loss Marks the End of a Record-Breaking Streak

Hannah Ko | March 1, 2023

Girls’ water polo (19-8) concluded its win streak with a 5-7 semi finals loss against Marlborough High’s Mustangs on Feb. 15. This game marked the official end of their season for the Bulldogs. The...

Math teacher Eric Graham presents “Las Meninas” by Diego Velázquez to his class. Out of all the artwork Graham has seen over the years, he says that “Las Meninas” is his favorite piece because of the story and intricate details that the painting holds.

Data meets Da Vinci: A Math Teacher’s Journey into the World of Art History

Arnav Chandan, Sports Editor | February 28, 2023

The soft glow of natural light pours into the eerie chamber, as the deep, somber shadows begin their retreat to the outskirts of the room. In the center stands a small girl, lost in her own world, surrounded...

Junior SJ Janolkar won two first place awards for hospitality and tourism. Students from Virtual Enterprise and Empower Entrepreneurship classes participated in the 2023 southern section leadership conference in Valencia.

Virtual Entrepreneurship Classes Compete in First-Ever FBLA Competition

Gwyneth Yung, Staff Writer | February 27, 2023

Fourty-four students from Virtual Enterprise and Empower Entrepreneurship classes participated in their first-ever Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition on Feb. 11 at Valencia High. Junior...

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