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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot

The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot

The source of the novel coronavirus was said to be an open market in Wuhan, China, where live animals were being sold. While this family of viruses typically only affects animals, several strains are zoonotic, meaning that they have spread to humans as well.

Panicking Is Not Protection: Put an End to the Coronavirus Hysteria

Lauren Hsu, Staff Writer | March 6, 2020

Judging by the cleaned-out shelves at nationwide retailers like Target and Costco, one would think Irvine is preparing for an apocalyptic doomsday. In actuality, people are becoming borderline hysterical...

Music teacher Desmond Stevens conducts the members of the orchestra as they record in the studio. In studio recordings, the musicians have to both follow the conductor and listen in the headphones for the metronome and cues.

Sophomore Kevin Lu Travels Down ‘Lovers Lane’ in a Collaborative Student-Produced Album

Simrat Singh and Junhee Ryu | March 5, 2020

In a small room in East West Studios, the sounds of strings plucking, horns blowing and sticks dropping fill the room as a conglomeration of students from Orange County look attentively toward director...

From townsfolk to aristocrats, the cast of Cinderella gathers before the student body for the big finish during the teaser performance of “The Prince is Giving a Ball” for the annual Fine Arts Assembly.

Spring Musical ‘Cinderella’ to Premiere

Aaron Sha, Features Editor | March 4, 2020

From the elegant costumes and ballrooms to its timeless tale of love, the visual and performing arts department’s production of “Cinderella” is set to hit the stage from March 5-7. The production...

With Irvine having a reputation for being a “wealthy” community, it is easy for students to assume their peers around them have the same affluence. These generalizations can make it harder for students to share out their financial struggles and make them feel left out.

Do Not Expect Everyone In Irvine to Be Wealthy

Bia Shok, Staff Writer | March 3, 2020

Irvine’s reputation for being an affluent city is supported with statistics, including a median household income of $93,823, a high school graduate percentage of 96.6% and a college graduate percentage...

A plethora of different vegetables, meats, mushrooms and sauces surrounds two pots of simmering broth at All That Shabu. The restaurant provides a hotpot and a stove for each customer, who can then select cooked and raw foods from a buffet-style food bar.

All That Shabu is a Hotpot Spectacle

Andrew Chen and David Kim | March 2, 2020

Enticing aromas of broth and seafood permeate the air of the room. Opulent warm lighting illuminates the inside of the generously-sized dining hall. In the background, dozens of customers bustle about...

Construction can be seen along Cadence and Meridian, across the street from Portola High School.

What Is Being Built Next to Portola High School?

Ryne Dunman, Contributing Writer | February 28, 2020

Great Park Neighborhoods announced the development of a new residential community next to Portola High School on Feb. 3. The announcement came shortly after the completion of the Cadence Park community...

The Brown Eyed Girls Kitchen Co., a purveyor of vegan artisan jams, features autumnal flavors like cherry amaretto, blueberry brandy vanilla and pluot thyme.

Gallery: From Farm to Table: Where to Buy Local Produce in Irvine

Shaun Baek and Ryan Jung | February 27, 2020

On a bright Saturday morning, local farmers, producers and craftspeople collectively gather at the Irvine Farmers Market, located outside of Mariners Church. Vendors sell their fresh produce and handcrafted...

Freshman Caden Wu uses intricate folds and cuts to create a crane out of colored paper. The orizuru, or paper crane, is considered the most classic Japanese origami sculpture and is associated with celebration and hope.

Art-Based Passion Day Sessions Offer Students a Break

Lauren Hsu and Chiara Ng | February 27, 2020

While it is sometimes difficult to prioritize the arts in an academic setting, Passion Day provides many students with the opportunity to de-stress and take time to explore their creative sides. “I...

Staff Editorial: Student Tracking Takes Steps Backward in Progressive Education

Staff Editorial: Student Tracking Takes Steps Backward in Progressive Education

February 26, 2020

In the success-obsessed culture that is typical of Irvine youth, the comparison of ourselves to our peers is prevalent through our grades, our test scores and, most importantly, our class selections. Being...

Teacher Anthony Pham, senior Benjamin Kim and junior Ethan Ho show the award for “Preparing Student-Athletes for the Next Competition: Esports.”

eSports Club Wins $20,000 Mega-Grant

Kate Hayashi and William Hsieh | February 25, 2020

Representatives from the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) crowded into room 855 on Feb. 10 to present eSports club president and senior Benji Kim, vice president and senior Elliot Yu and adviser...

Members of CHOC Club gather a few times each semester at the Ronald McDonald House to host activities such as making dinner for families in the house, as well as bonding with the children there. Aside from these events, the club also organizes fundraisers to provide direct relief to affected children and families through making blankets, kits and more meals.

CHOC Club Promotes Community-Driven Caring for Children

Akshay Raj and Manan Mendiratta | February 25, 2020

With full hearts and a giving spirit, members of the Portola High’s Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) club spend dozens of hours giving back to local communities and charity organizations...

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