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Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Staff Editorials
Staff Editorial: Its Not Just One Bad Apple
An Open Letter to the Portola High Community: Redefining Irvine Student Culture
Activism is a marathon; make sure to watch your step.
While many may see online school as a way to do minimal work, students and teachers must work in tandem to manage Emergency Distance Learning.
Head to Head
Brands such as Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben, Land O’Lakes, Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins have forcefully been labeled as racial stereotypes by liberal activists and the media.
H2H: Should Companies Rebrand Products Following Recent Racial Justice Movements?
March 24, 2021
Growing political tension between Republicans and Democrats has spawned debate about the need for political parties in American society. Those in favor of political parties cite their services in streamlining governmental processes for politicians and citizens alike. Detractors argue they do more harm than good, dividing political groups and spurring polarization.
H2H: How Does Partisanship Affect American Politics?
November 24, 2020
Those in favor of offering a larger variety of AP courses to underclassmen cite the educational benefits of the AP curriculum. Detractors argue that this move will impede students’ academic progression throughout high school.
H2H: How Accessible Should Advanced Placement Courses Be for Underclassmen?
November 23, 2020
As both one of Portola Highs key graduation requirements and a prerequisite to many colleges including the UCs, visual and performing arts classes are a part of every students high school experience.
H2H: Can VAPA Requirements Expand Student Learning?
November 11, 2020
Opinion
The letter-grading system prevents students from escaping the high expectations maintain a high academic standard rather than exploring their identities through adolescence.
It's Time to Take a 'Pass' at a Better Grading System
May 23, 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
April 26, 2022
“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
April 22, 2022
Clothing companies have been caught multiple times enforcing toxic body images for many groups, including women. The idea of a “perfect” body often forces girls and women to push themselves in order to conform to this standard. “I mean, it starts with your own thinking and feeling you shouldnt have to feel like you need to fit into a smaller size or larger size, to feel pretty or to feel beautiful” sophomore Dea Gupta said. “Just accepting your own body and liking yourself- it should be enough for you.”
Include All Sizes, Not Just One
April 20, 2022
True crime is not for everyone. “Most forms of true crime media portray the criminal as the monster and paint a picture of what the victims experienced,” senior Garance Ha said. “There is nothing they can really change. I believe that it’s up to the audience to take the signs and the little warnings as a sign to remain cautious and vigilant.”
Hollywood is Blinded by Money — The Rise of True Crime
April 13, 2022
While breaking news may grip you with fear of catastrophic thoughts that leads to endless checking of news, it is important to remind ourselves that news coverage is purposefully written in a more tense way at times. “You have to understand that what youre consuming is a product thats sold by a company that has an agenda,” senior Adam Mabsout said. “And that agenda does not align with your best interest, so you have to take that into account whenever you consume news.”
When the News Gets Overwhelming, It’s Okay to Take a Break
April 1, 2022
With California’s school mask mandate lifted on March 12, students are now given the freedom to not wear a mask if they choose so. With Omicron variant cases down, Californians should celebrate the fact that the state is moving closer to life before the pandemic.
Making Masks a Choice in Schools is a Victory
March 28, 2022
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