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Sophomore Tiffany Lee dives into the pool to complete her 200-free relay, finishing the event in second place.

Girls’ Swim Dives into First League Season

Maryam Shama, Editor-In-Chief | March 29, 2019

Girls’ swim (0-2) lost 99-71 to University High on Mar. 20 at the pool deck. Despite its second loss in league, the team pushed through and head coach, Kellie Lawicki said the team was satisfied with...

Play your Part in Portola Pride: Every Student Can Raise School Spirit

Play your Part in Portola Pride: Every Student Can Raise School Spirit

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | March 29, 2019

School spirit is an integral part of the high school experience and can take many forms. It can be as simple as cheering at a pep rally or showing up to a school event such as a sports game or performance....

Intensely guarded by University High players, forward and freshman Christine Chang does a stunning turn to get past the defense to try and shoot in the top right corner of the goal during quarter one.

Girls’ Lacrosse Takes Hard Hit in First Game

Priscilla Baek, Co-News Editor | March 28, 2019

Girls’ lacrosse (0-2) lost 1-18 against head coach Phoebe Solomon’s alma mater, University High, on March 20 in the stadium. It was the Bulldog’s first game of the season against one of the strongest...

Staff Editorial: Wearing the Modern-Day Blindfold

Staff Editorial: Wearing the Modern-Day Blindfold

March 27, 2019

Through the growth of both mainstream and social media, celebrity platforms have grown tremendously, allowing them to reach larger audiences than ever before. While there have been numerous incidents in...

Teenager Testifies to Senate on Vaccine Rights

Teenager Testifies to Senate on Vaccine Rights

Julia Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 26, 2019

After 18-year-old Ethan Lindenberger gained national attention for updating his immunizations despite his mother’s anti-vaccination beliefs, he and two professors of pediatrics and epidemiology spoke...

William (Rick) Singer was the main facilitator of the college scandal, helping parents and student cheat their way through different aspects of the college applications.

College Scandal Reveals Corruption

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | March 25, 2019

Thirty-three parents were charged on March 12 with allegedly trying to influence college admissions decisions for their children through money and bribes at various universities. UCLA, USC and Yale are...

Freshman Kevin Lu rehearses his speech, "Success is a Marathon." Six speakers will be present.

Student Speakers Prep for First TED-Ed Night

Jenny Won, Business Team Member | March 25, 2019

TED-Ed club, the Portola chapter of the nonprofit organization Technology, Entertainment and Design, will host TED-Ed Night at 6 p.m. on March 29 in the Student Union. The student-run event will feature...

Taiko Club Marches to the Beat of Its Own Drum

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | March 25, 2019

Strong reverberating beats echo throughout the music quad as Taiko Club practices Japanese drumming, bringing multiple drummers together to create one sound. The sounds of their Monday lunch meetings ring...

At the Orange County Regionals, the FIRST Robotics team won sixth place after its award-winning robot demonstrated several skills the judges were looking for.

FIRST Robotics Team Qualifies for World Competition

Benjamin Kim, Business Manager | March 25, 2019

FIRST Robotics team will compete in the International FIRST Championships in Houston April 17-20 after winning the “Rookie All-Star” and “Highest-Seeded Rookie” Awards at the Orange County Regionals...

Captain Marvel shoots past expectations in theaters as the first Marvel film to feature a female lead.

A Marvel-ous Superhero Origin Story

Jordan Lee and Shawyan Rooein | March 22, 2019

From Aussie aliens to intense space battles, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” goes above and beyond the typical superhero storyline. Following the end credits scene from “Avengers: Infinity War,”...

Junior Tyler Sylvester competes for Orion house in a game of capture the flag on the last day of the Olympics. Despite coming in second place in the Olympics, Orion still maintains a steady lead over the other three houses in overall standings.

Pegasus Brings Home Gold in House Olympics

Helena Hu, Centerspread Editor | March 21, 2019

In a battle of brains and brawn, Hercules, Orion, Pegasus and Poseidon house students faced off to win points in the first House Olympics, which took place from March  12-14 at the football field and...

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