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The student news site of Portola High School

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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Claire Liu

Claire Liu, Staff Writer

Claire Liu is a staff writer for her first year on the Portola Pilot. This year, she’s hoping to experiment with journalism and find a unique creative voice. If she’s not in a comatose state because of sleep deprivation, you can find her doodling on her phone, listening to old Italian men, or watching long-form improv sessions.

All content by Claire Liu

All that Jazz: IUSD Jazz Ensemble Festival Spellbinds Audience

Marianne Chan and Claire Liu | April 12, 2024
A ban on the sale of fur clothing is the most straightforward way to discourage animal cruelty. “Fashion brands that use real fur have no regard for animal welfare,” Biology Club member and sophomore Grace Li said. “That’s why more and more public attention is being directed towards fur alternatives.”

Faux Fur, Real Ethics: Why It Is Time for the United States to Ban Fur

Claire Liu, Staff Writer | April 10, 2024
Students need to normalize taking a variety of classes that are not necessarily APs so that they have non stressful and fun classes in between their more challenging ones. “I’m not against APS,” junior Nero Xu said. “I think APs are a good challenge and can help you look good for colleges. What I’m against is students cramming APs even though they clearly don’t like it or are overwhelmed by it.”

[Photo] APs or Actually Problematic?

Elizabeth Gao and Stephanie Hwang | March 29, 2024
The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

Shaina Taebi and Claire Liu | December 22, 2023
Although the stream of assessments may seem endless as 2023 comes to a close, students should become more aware of the stress teachers face. This new perspective can help students take steps to alleviate the pressure on educators’ shoulders and potentially abate the amount of pressure they face during exam season.

[Photo] You Are Not Alone: Teachers Feel Stressed During Finals Too

Mary Lee, Staff Writer | December 20, 2023
The sense of accomplishment that students feel after receiving a ticket pushes them to be better. “The fact that people acknowledge their good deeds and give them credit for it makes students want to be even better in order to receive more attention,” according to junior Madison Lee.

[Photo] Person of Ticket: Why PRIDE Tickets Should Be Digitized

Stephanie Hwang, Assistant News Editor | November 27, 2023
Whether clubs should be merged is up to debate. Proponents emphasize the communal effects of merging, while critics claim that it dilutes club individuality.

[Photo] H2H: Should Clubs Be Merged?

November 6, 2023
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S4 Episode 01: Delving Into the Diverse Music Tastes of Students

Marianne Chan and Claire Liu | October 17, 2023
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