From Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album cover to “Among Us” characters, the teachers of Portola High are famous for their annual costume contest. Each department presents a unified theme...

The robots must be stopped! Their new focus? Conquering the world of art.  Advances in machine learning processes have paved the way for artificial intelligence artwork in which a human’s skills...

For juniors Emaleena Elson and Kalynne Mendez, this was not just another basketball game. In fact, they played it more than 7,300 miles from Irvine in their second home: the Philippines.  The Fil-Am...

Art can help people heal, grow and reduce stress, according to The National Center for Biotenchnology Information. For art and ceramics teacher Donovan Miller, to create art means a lot of things; an outlet...

The feeling of acceptance, support and security. Can you guess what this word is? Belonging.  The Belonging project began under the umbrella of the Portola News Network in early October and the...

The clock struck twelve, but Cinderella did not drop her shoe. Instead, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album: “Midnights.” Within 24 hours of its release, the album became the highest-streamed...

For 15 hours a week over the course of three months, sophomore Megumi Chang practiced endlessly with a single goal in mind: To place in the top 20 out of over 100 other archers competing in the 2022 USA...

Tipping at least 20% of a meal’s cost has been a symbol of etiquette and respect in American culture for over a century, but recently the practice has been subject to scrutiny by shameless critics who...

For most students, the fall season means the return of 70 degree weather, knit sweaters and a new academic cycle. While most of campus is settling into the usual school routine, the Learning Commons has...

The wind whips and jack-o-lanterns glow as tiny ghosts and witches meander through the neighborhoods, following the aroma of candy. For many, a point comes in their lives when they feel too old to ring...

Whether it is a new school, city, state or country, adjusting to a new environment can be difficult without assistance. The Portola Ambassadors program has helped transfer students adjust to new surroundings.  Over...