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S2 Episode 05: Crunch, Munch, Scrunch — A Punch of ASMR

S2 Episode 05: Crunch, Munch, Scrunch — A Punch of ASMR

Ryne Dunman, Emma Haag, and Kayla Moshayedi | May 3, 2022

For the Portola Pioneer’s last podcast of the year, we decided to please your ears. Listen in as Ryne Dunman, Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi delve into three diverse realms of ASMR — from burrito-eating...

For senior Aarushi Shankar, the flute provides many opportunities to create melodies and find out what she likes in her compositions. “I take my flute, and I start playing a melody. Then I work around things,” Shankhar said. “If I hear something that I like, I save that, and I write it in… Then I started working out like harmonies and chords. So that's super helpful for me, because it's a lot harder for me to just sing out like a melody.”

Aarushi Shankar ‘Composes’ Her Life Through ‘bitterness’

Kayleen Kim and Claudia Lin | April 29, 2022

An atonal, polyphonical rigmarole consisting of eighth notes and subdivisible rhythm. Pentatonic and parallel scales running up and down the phrases. Clashes between melodies coming to a chord conclusion...

Boys’ lacrosse team captains and juniors Ryan Le and Zane Schatz, sophomore Tyler Le and senior Michael Tashman come together after one of their team practices. The four captains said they believe that they are role models for their team by presenting ambitious yet attentive attitudes.

Team Captains Lead Boys’ LAX to the MAX

Clara Ferreira Lopes and Aadi Mehta | April 29, 2022

Besides head coach Brendan Murphy and assistant coach Matthew McCarthy, every practice and game for boys’ lacrosse is led by four team captains who guide their peers for success on and off the field....

Junior varsity swimmer and sophomore Noam Garibi dives into the pool for the 200 meter freestyle. JV boys accumulated a total of 137 points, beating out Irvine High’s 33.

Swim Makes Waves at Last Dual Meet of the Season

Charlotte Cao and Zara Shirwany | April 28, 2022

In an away meet, boys’ swim (7-1) and girls’ swim (6-2) won against Irvine High 682-305 in all six levels of performance during their last dual meet of the Pacific Coast League season on April...

Brass, Pasta and Duke Ellington: Jazz Band’s Final Concert of the Year

Michelle Kim and Tyler Kim | April 27, 2022

 

High gas prices in the United States cannot forever be blamed on Russia. President Biden and Congress need to take action to take pressure off the backs of millions of Americans, so that they can worry less about simply refueling their vehicles.

Forget Russia – Let’s Lower Gas Prices Ourselves

Aadi Mehta, Staff Writer | April 26, 2022

While the Russo-Ukrainian War continues to drive up gas prices nationwide, the Biden administration should take federal action to reduce gas prices as millions of Americans are still facing an economic...

Simon Hilton, owner of Simon International at Orange County Great Park Farmers Market, talks to customers about his various designs and styles of rings on March 27. The farmers market features items like jewelry and clothes in addition to food items.

A Taste of OC: Exploring the Local Farmers Market

Sidra Asif and Clara Ferreira Lopes | April 22, 2022

Vibrant rows of fruits, vegetables, food trucks and handmade accessories grab the attention of lively groups of shoppers conversing with the vendors who make the market possible. For many, spring is the...

“Bridgerton” promotes diversity with the portrayal of the new season to bring inclusion within the cast on screen as it adopts color-blind casting.

Color-Blind Casting Fosters Inclusivity in Media Beyond Race

Cara Chan and Arshia Sista | April 22, 2022

A few weeks ago, regency drama “Bridgerton” released its second season on Netflix, sparking mass enthusiasm as viewers watched 193 million hours over premiere weekend. The first season featured something...

Senior Michael Vu finishes up his last touches on Hoshino Ichika, the main character of video game series “Collar X Malice.” Combining the styles of different artists in the AP Studio Art class, the mural showcases not only the diversity of styles in anime art but also the synergistic sense of community within the class.

AP Studio Art United through a Unique Medium: Anime

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Cara Chan | April 18, 2022

Abstract, contemporary, surrealism, classicism, cubism — these are just some of the most popular art styles. But one special art style never goes unnoticed on campus: anime.  AP Studio Art has fostered...

Senior Pranay Sashikanth reviews the vegan chicken nuggets and fries, giving it a final score of 76%. “I try to cook if I have time,” Sashikanth said. “Usually my passion for food comes with watching a lot of cooking videos, because I find them very relaxing and fun to watch.”

Bon Appétit! Meet Portola High’s Cafeteria Food Critics

Grace Baek and Erin Choi | April 15, 2022

Crunchy beef tacos? Roast chicken drumsticks with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy? Tater tots and turkey chili? Whichever cafeteria meal you want to try, ask senior Pranay Sashikanth, and he will help...

Junior David Kim and sophomore Arjit Singh collaborate on ASB’s activities for the next school year. In the next year, as ASB president and vice-president respectively, the pair will spearhead planning of school events and connect school administration with the student body.

David Kim and Arjit Singh Elected as 2022-2023 ASB President and Vice President In First Election Convention in Two Years

Michelle Kim and Erin Choi | April 15, 2022

Winners of the 2022-23 ASB elections included current ASB vice president and junior David Kim for ASB president and current sophomore class president and sophomore Arjit Singh for ASB vice president....

In the high jump event, junior Alex Richmond shoots herself in the air using momentum to pull herself over the bar. The goal was to jump over the bar off of one foot and she arches her back as it goes over the bar and lets it fall afterward.

Run and Raise Racquets for Multisport Athlete Alex Richmond

Kayleen Kim, Staff Writer | April 14, 2022

With three sports in her athletic career and two of those played on varsity teams, junior Alex Richmond’s active life centers around practices and tournaments.  Richmond began her sports career...

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