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With their corny dialogue and swoon-worthy scenes, these films can keep you company throughout Valentine's Day.

Ranking the Top Valentine’s Binge-Worthy Rom-coms

Jana Malek, Staff Writer | February 13, 2023

Romantic comedies from the late 1990s to the early 2000s are unmatched. The cheesy lines and over-the-top fashion are a tremendous source of comfort, especially around Valentine's Day when both the single...

Students entertain themselves with poker games organized by the Bowers Museum staff in the main hall. Historical artifacts on display served as popular photo backgrounds for students.

‘Roaring Twenties’ Winter Formal Hosts A Casino Night

Kayleen Kim and Hannah Ko | February 13, 2023

Students jazzed themselves up for the "Roaring Twenties" Winter Formal that took place on Feb. 4 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Over 1,000 students enjoyed a night full of casino games, desserts and...

Climate change activists faced public outrage after vandalizing a priceless painting at the London National Gallery and demanding that the government prevent the production of fossil fuels. Extreme forms of protest such as this have become increasingly common among advocates for climate action as they generate publicity. However, such acts only serve to distance people from the true purpose of the movement.

The Controversial Climate Change Movement: Why Peaceful Demonstrations Trump Extreme Protests

Aditi Salunkhe, Staff Writer | February 10, 2023

Vandalizing property. Shutting down traffic. Disrupting the public space.  These extreme forms of protest are tactics used by some climate change activists to garner attention for their cause, but...

Junior and small forward Kalynne Abraham Mendez makes a free-throw during the second quarter, bringing the score to 27-25. in favor of Woodbridge High, on Jan. 31. The Bulldogs and the Warriors were neck and neck throughout the game.

Girls’ Basketball Wins Tight Victory Against Woodbridge

Maitri Allani and Claire Chan | February 8, 2023

Girls’ basketball (22-6) won its league game on Jan. 31 in the gym against Woodbridge High’s Warriors with a tight score of 53-50. Girls’ basketball’s next game is a CIF game against Tesoro High...

Captain Hook (sophomore Jay Shin) and his pirate gang dance to “Hook’s Tango.” The melody features an elegant, soft tune, contrasting the main lyrics of the song, which uncover Hook’s sinister personality and nefarious plans.

Neverland Comes to Life in ‘Peter Pan’ Musical

Arnav Chandan, Sports Editor | February 7, 2023

A mysterious, lone box sits in the center of the otherwise empty stage. This worn, hickory-shaded box, highlighted with contrasting hues of pearl white along its edges, draws little attention to itself.  The...

Junior Haaris Alam extracts nanocomposite from a Brabender machine in the Stony Brook University in New York to collect data for his Science Fair project. “I was really proud of my ability to be in the lab for hours on end, where I'm collecting data and learning about the different machinery,” Alam said.

Bulldogs Digitize Projects for IUSD’s 42nd Annual Science Fair

Mia Jong, Photo Editor | February 7, 2023

Seventeen students from Portola High competed in Irvine Unified School District’s (IUSD) second ever virtual science fair from Jan. 23 to Feb. 3.  This year’s science fair submissions included...

Freshman striker Lorel Stringer dribbles the ball through a Patriot midfielder and prepares for a long pass into the penalty area.

Senior Night Tie Secures Girls’ Soccer as First in League

Hannah Ko and Ruhi Samudra | February 6, 2023

Girls’ soccer (13-2-2) secures the title of Pacific Coast League champions after a 0-0 tie against Beckman High Patriots on Jan. 27. This Senior Night game marked the last home game for the Bulldogs...

Academic Decathlon students gather in math teacher and club adviser Eric Graham’s room as he goes over the procedures for the online essay competition. Although the two JV members don’t take the essay, all nine varsity members compete.

Academic Decathlon Participates in First Competition of the School Year

Sonia Wang, Staff Writer | February 3, 2023

Academic Decathlon started off the competitive season on Jan. 25 with an online essay writing competition on campus. Competition results will be announced on Feb. 10.  The Academic Decathlon theme...

Freshman and flyer Rhys Riordan soars to the top of the pyramid stunt, supported by her fellow bases and flyers.

Pep Squad Flies to the Top at Regional Competition

Madeline Chung, Business Manager | February 2, 2023

  Competition cheer placed first in the Novice Varsity Show Cheer category at the United Spirit Association regional competition hosted at Portola High on Jan. 21. The members’ success at...

Those in favor of tuning into podcasts enjoy the flexibility and productivity offered by the more immersive medium, while fans of articles argue they can gain a deeper understanding in a shorter period of time.

H2H: How Should You Get Your News?

January 30, 2023

Seniors Lead Boys’ Basketball to Success Against Irvine High

Seniors Lead Boys’ Basketball to Success Against Irvine High

Madeline Chung and Elise Ngo | January 27, 2023

Boys’ basketball (14-11) won its Senior Night game against Irvine High 78-57 on Jan. 20 in the gym. Currently ranked fifth in the Pacific Coast Leag ue, the Bulldogs’ advancement to CIF playoffs...

Those who expect “That ‘90s Show” to be similar to “That ‘70s Show” may be disappointed due to their stark differences in casting and filming style.

Does ‘That ‘90s Show’ Live up to its Potential? As If!

Sidra Asif, Back Page Editor | January 26, 2023

When scrolling through Netflix for your next binge-watch, you may find “That ‘90s Show” grabbing your attention, taking the spot for current top watched show with 41.08 million hours viewed in less...

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