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Portola Pilot

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Portola Pilot

While “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” brings countless Pokémon characters to life with modern CGI, the film still leaves audience members with nostalgia for the original Pokémon cartoons.

‘Detective Pikachu’ is Saturday Morning Pokémon Brought to the Big Screen

Nicholas Hung and Benjamin Kim | May 24, 2019

In 1995, Ken Sugimori and Satoshi Tajiri created the fantastic world of Pokémon, and their cute characters quickly spread around the world. Twenty-four years later, “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu,”...

Choi anchors and prepares her shot while practicing for the Cotton Boll Classic, a state outdoor tournament that attracts over 400 archers every year.

Erin Choi Shoots for Success in Archery

Ajinkya Rane and Ki Joon Lee | May 23, 2019

Freshman Erin Choi lifts her carbon coated arrow and loads it into her bow as she eyes the target in front of her. She strenuously pulls back the braided string and rests her hand underneath her chin....

Omomo Tea Shoppe has one of the most aesthetic interiors and instagrammable drinks, but its long lines and average boba aren’t for milk tea connoisseurs.

Searching for the Most Tea-rrific Boba

Julia Kim, Jordan Lee, and Shawyan Rooein | May 21, 2019

Quickly rising to the top of most-wanted desserts, boba has taken Irvine by a storm as a hub for socializing, de-stressing and drinking. With a wide selection of boba shops in Irvine, we chose the top...

The new park will be around 50% bigger than the original and is expected to cost $50 million.

Iconic Aquapark Returns Under Plan for OC’s Great Park

Benji Kim, Business Team | May 20, 2019

Since the original Wild Rivers waterpark closed in 2011, the Irvine City Council has proposed many plans to redevelop the park, the latest of which has passed “Phase One” in 2017 and is moving forward,...

The Galaxy Fold uses app continuity, in which apps can easily switch between the tablet screen and the phone screen depending on the fold.

Unfolding the Galaxy Fold

Benjamin Kim and Junhee Ryu | May 17, 2019

Samsung chose to delay the launch of its highly-anticipated new smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, after early reviewers reported screen failures associated with flaws in hardware design. The Fold, originally...

While the 2014 outbreak of measles reached a total of 667 cases, halfway through 2019 cases have already broken 700, and the number continues to climb.

Measles Cases Rise in Southern California

Nicholas Hung and Benjamin Kim | May 16, 2019

Orange County health officials confirmed two cases of measles on May 4, bringing the number of confirmed cases this year to three in OC, including a UCI graduate student and an infant. Measles cases...

Junior Anthony Lu has sustained many injuries throughout his life, however these injuries have not diminished his love for baseball at all.

Anthony Lu: A Story of Injuries, Recovery and More Injuries

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | May 15, 2019

There have been many enduring sports curses, from the Madden cover curse of the NFL to the curse of the Bambino that plagued the Boston Red Sox. Now, Portola’s baseball team has its own: the Anthony...

Eighteen Portola Pilot and Yearbook students attended the National Scholastic Press Association convention in Anaheim along with advisers Brianna Rapp and Crystal Le.

Portola Pilot Participates in National Journalism Convention

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | May 14, 2019

Eight Portola Pilot staffers and ten Yearbook students attended the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Convention on April 26-27 at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, attending various sessions and competing...

Support The Abused, Not The Abuser

Support The Abused, Not The Abuser

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | May 13, 2019

Often in the entertainment industry, the bonds established between creators and fans are irreplaceable, until the moment fans find out the person behind the art is not so innocent. Powerful names in...

With skilled aim, Truong clicks away on his PC, taking down enemy heroes and making his way towards the objective on the battlefield. Working together with five other players, he racks up kills and brings his team to victory.

Freshman Justin Truong ‘Watches Over’ the eSports Team

Nicholas Hung and Tiffany Wu | May 13, 2019

With his face illuminated by the faint glow of the computer screen and glasses reflecting his hero’s movements, freshman Justin Truong trains his eyes intently on his opponents in Overwatch, a popular...

New Age Monopolies Will Cause Irreversible Effects

New Age Monopolies Will Cause Irreversible Effects

May 10, 2019

With the advent of the internet, digital media and streaming, companies have found new markets to monopolize and exploit. Large mass media companies such as Disney and Amazon are creating monopolies that...

Junior Dylan Vanek lanches off a rock face on his mountain bike in the Santa Ana Mountains. This time of the year is the best to explore the mountains because of the moderate temperatures and flower bloom.

Get Outside With the Top Five Trails In Orange County

Jordan Lee and Dylan Vanek | May 9, 2019

Springtime is always the best time to get outside in Orange County. the flowers are blooming, and the butterflies are fluttering while the air is cool and crisp. This recent rainy season brought some of...

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