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To start off the night of harmonies enlaced with themes of social justice, Canta Bella performed the song “Waiting for the World to Change,” which encapsulated the ways of facing hardships throughout history.

We Are The World: Choir Sings the Past and Present to Call For Social Justice in Fall Vocal Concert

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Michael Sun | October 19, 2022

Eloquent poetry and the familiar melody of myriad student voices fill the theater this fall for choir’s “We Are The World” fall vocal concert, which took place on Oct. 5. Highlighting the theme of...

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Arshia Sista, Front Page Editor | October 18, 2022

Seniors Rishabh Bajaj, Xasive Espinosa Aldave and Caroline Wang tape posters to the ground in celebration of Homecoming. Spirit Night was inspired by University High’s tradition, according to ASB co-adviser Kate Avery.

First Homecoming Spirit Night Begins Week-Long Homecoming Festivities

Cara Chan and Madeline Chung | October 17, 2022

The first Homecoming Spirit Night on Oct. 10 kicked off a week-long celebration leading up to Homecoming on Oct. 15. Students volunteered to decorate the campus inspired by this year’s horror movie Homecoming...

Red lanterns hang in the air to represent the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Now that Lunar New Year is recognized as an optional state holiday, workers are granted eight hours of free time to celebrate.

Newsom Passes Bill That Recognizes Lunar New Year as State Holiday

Claire Chan, Staff Writer | October 14, 2022

Lunar New Year is now being recognized as a California state holiday. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2596 on Sept. 29 to represent the diverse communities that currently reside in California.  Many...

New Assistant Principal is Full of Bulldog PRIDE for his New Job

New Assistant Principal is Full of Bulldog PRIDE for his New Job

Tara Vatandoust, A&E Editor | October 12, 2022

Portola High is a campus of leaders. From student advocates to teachers who start initiatives for better educational opportunities, every corner of campus has something special to offer. For new assistant...

Mental health specialist Maureen Muir plans upcoming activities to grow her LGBTQ+ community support group to be district-wide. “Theres a lot of ways that this position can expand, and Im really excited,” Muir said. “Im so grateful to have been given this opportunity for this position.”

Mental Health Specialist Maureen Muir Leaves Portola for a New District Job

Aditi Salunkhe, Staff Writer | October 11, 2022

After seven years of counseling at Portola High, mental health specialist Maureen Muir officially moved to the IUSD district office on Sept. 26 for a new job focusing on LGBTQ+ community support. During...

All registered voters are allowed to vote in the midterm elections by mail-in ballot rather than attending the elections polls on Nov. 8. Voters who vote by mail must make sure that their County elections office receives their ballots no later than seven days past Election Day, according to the California Secretary of State office.

California Voters Will Receive Mail-In Ballots by Oct. 10 For the Midterm Election

Celine Lee and Maya Tedini | September 30, 2022

Election officials will send out mail-in ballots to 22 million registered voters in California by Oct. 10 in accordance with the midterm election on Nov. 8. California voters will make decisions on...

Fashion Institute of Technology fashion club president and senior Kori Martinez and vice president and senior Paola Morales interact with passing students to promote their club. Sponsored by FIDM, the clubs purpose is to get people into fashion and teach the basics of sewing, according to Martinez.

One Hundred Fifty-Two Clubs Gather at Two-Day Club Kickoff Event

Jana Malek and Gwyneth Yung | September 27, 2022

The annual club Kick-off took place on Sept. 21 and 23. Clubs took the opportunity to gain new members and showcase the passions of the current members.  Each club was assigned a table according...

While fast fashion is an affordable option for many people, it can lead to harmful environmental consequences.

Overconsumption is Ruining The Environment

Jana Malek, Staff Writer | September 26, 2022

The aisles are crowded with a chaotic array of trendy styles in a variety of colors and textures. The strong odor of synthetic fabric fills the air. These toxic textiles are the result of fast fashion...

Boys’ frosh prepare to race before their cross country meet by running strides. Theirs’ is the first race of the night and looks of exhaustion and excitement are on their faces.

Cross Country Races to the Finish Line in First Meet of the Season at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic

Gwyneth Yung, Photo Editor | September 23, 2022

Boys’ frosh cross country placed first, and boys’ varsity placed second at the Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational held at the Orange County Great Park Sept. 15-16. Seventy-five athletes ran a three-mile...

Biden’s loan forgiveness plan, introduced August 24, provides benefits that will undoubtedly benefit struggling workers. However, the funds required to pay for this action are greatly overlooked — a potential $1 trillion will come from taxpayer’s wallets, according to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan research initiative that analyzes the economic impact of fiscal policy.

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Fails to Meet Even Liberal Criterion

Michael Sun, Staff Writer | September 22, 2022

On August 24, the White House announced its new three-part plan to combat the colossal levels of student loan debt. Depending on a multitude of factors, including individual income and household income,...

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