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The student news site of Portola High School

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When senior Juli Epps originally came up with the tattoo idea, she envisioned the flowers separately, but after discussing what she wanted with her tattoo artist, he designed the flowers into a bouquet. “At first I was just thinking three separate flowers,” Epps said. “But he arranged them in a bouquet, and I liked that.”

Flowers for Family: Senior Honors Generations with Tattoo

Clara Ferreira Lopes and Zara Shirwany | March 24, 2022

Orange marigold for October, delicate daffodil for April, morning glory for February and the peaceful poppy for August all intertwine to form a bouquet of endearment.  Senior Juli Epps, who turned...

The news concerning the University of California, Berkeley's enrollment introduced many seniors to the impact colleges can have on their immediate communities, according to senior Madeleine Young. “I think that the situation with Berkeley really opened a lot of our eyes about the issues of not just housing but environmental impacts, impacts on homeless people, as well as the neighborhoods around college towns,” Young said.

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Reversing UC Berkeley’s Enrollment Freeze

Sidra Asif | March 23, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Bill 118 on March 14 which will allow the University of California, Berkeley to admit the previously intended number of students in response to the court-ordered enrollment...

During the robotics competition, the team created robots that picked up balls and put them in the basket.“My favorite experience was cheering for our team with everyone clapping in the stands and waving our team flag,” sophomore Selina Syed said “It took us months to prepare, and we started brainstorming ideas right away as this year’s competition was released. We had changed our design and finally decided on one that we continued to build.”

Robotics Team Qualifies for Quarterfinals in Competition Playoffs

Arshia Sista | March 22, 2022

The FIRST Robotics team competed in the Orange County Robotics competition at the OC Fair Grounds in the first in-person competition since 2019. The team qualified for playoffs but were eliminated...

For Literary and Language Arts department chair Doris Schlothan, stickers are a powerful tool with the potential to spark crucial discussions and spread positivity. Schlothan said she hopes that her selection of stickers and classroom displays are able to show students her passion for subjects and political discourse. “I hope that they do show and encourage students who, for instance, are of all genders to feel and know that I have beliefs that are about empowering people and that are anti-oppression, for instance,” Schlothan said. “Hopefully they can feel more open around me, feel more open and encouraged themselves.”

Sticky Heapings of Personality: The Stories of Laptop Stickers around Campus

Michelle Kim and Tyler Kim | March 22, 2022

 

Batman has been played by many actors since the 1940s, some of the most famous being Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, George Clooney, Michael Keaton and Robert Pattinson.

The Batman Legacy: Ranking the Top Batman Films

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Cara Chan | March 22, 2022

Past each delicate puff of wispy cloud, one light pierces through the dead of night — a bat symbol, etched into the sky, illuminates the dark; the Batman is coming. Audiences have seen the infamous...

Throughout the virtual ceremony on March 16, National History Day - Orange County coordinators presented various awards beyond the conventional individual and group awards, including the California Global Education Project awards. CGEP regional director Lisa McAllister presented this award, which was given to projects that fulfilled criteria regarding global learning and the United Nations sustainable goals.

National History Day Competitors Named Finalists at Regional Competition

Claudia Lin | March 22, 2022

Four National History Day club members placed as finalists at the first in-person NHD-OC Competition since 2019 on March 12. At the March 16 virtual awards ceremony, judges named vice president and...

With the State Student Media Contest capping off competition season for the Portola Pilot, co-editor-in chief and senior Ryne Dunman said he is hopeful that the publication will be dynamic in the face of change.“I feel like every year the Pilot changes with the people who join it,” Dunman said. “I hope that we continue to take more risks and just be more adaptable in the future.

Portola Pilot Makes Record-Breaking Appearance in State Media Contest

Ryan Jung | March 21, 2022

Portola Pilot had its best showing in the program’s history at the Southern California Journalism Education Association State Media Contest hosted at the Maywood Center for Enriched Studies on...

Spring Sports and Programs Blossom at Pep Rally

Spring Sports and Programs Blossom at Pep Rally

Arshia Sista and Kayleen Kim | March 18, 2022

DIY Shamrock Shake

Charlotte Cao, Celine Lee, and Claudia Lin | March 17, 2022

Tilly the Tilapia’s Descent into Cannibalism

Tilly the Tilapia’s Descent into Cannibalism

Sidra Asif and Ryne Dunman | March 16, 2022

Delve into the murky waters of Tilly the Tilapia's cannibalistic legacy in aquaponics.

For students who feel that AP Physics 1 is too daunting or that CP Physics wouldn’t be the best fit for their interests or abilities, Principles of Engineering can offer an alternative that involves a survey of the applications of physics. However, the focus is placed on fostering interest in engineering rather than making the course an intermediate course in physics, according to physics and engineering teacher Anthony Pham — a possible reason that it has gone under the radar for many students entering their junior year.

‘Hidden’ Classes: How Can Engineering Courses Be Better Promoted During Course Selection?

Kayleen Kim and Justin Tang | March 15, 2022

At Portola High, the two physics courses offered to juniors – CP Physics and AP Physics 1 – cover the required subject in vastly different ways. From the amount of coursework to the number of concepts...

Junior Tessa Trieu prepares for a flipturn during the 200 Butterfly Relay at the March 3 Capo Valley swim meet, where schools from all over Orange County competed.

For Swim Captain Tessa Trieu, It’s All about Teamwork

Charlotte Cao and Zara Shirwany | March 15, 2022

Junior varsity swimmer and junior Tessa Trieu’s voice bubbles with excitement as she describes her biggest victory in the pool. The memory comes to life as she recounts how she led the girls’ swim...

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