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Unique Fundraiser Ideas

Unique Fundraiser Ideas

Lauren Kettner, Copy Editor | May 29, 2018
[From left to right] Samantha Gardner, Desmond Stevens, Emily Sheridan and Megan Kirby are in the lobby of the theater greeting parents who watched the show and congratulating the student cast on May 3 while enjoying the company of each other.

The Talented Teachers Behind the “Wizard of Oz”

Lauren Kettner and Farhad Taraporevala | May 14, 2018
Pamela Quiros and Jon Resendez present a slide of their presentation to an audience of roughly 200 members. Their presentation focused on the interdisciplinary projects Portola is pioneering.

Educators take a CUE from National Conference

Ajinkya Rane and Lauren Kettner | May 7, 2018
The saxaphones perform "Hay Burner" at the assembly accompanied by guitarist and sophomore Larry Wu.

Assembly Draws Fine Arts Week to a Close

Jane Zou and Lauren Kettner | March 30, 2018
How-To: Calligraphy

How-To: Calligraphy

Priscilla Baek and Lauren Kettner | March 26, 2018
Students use resources from the Innovation Lab to construct a graph located on the polar plane. Sophomore Nicholas Delianedis works on the beginning of his project by using nails.

Students Study by Stitching String Shapes

Lauren Kettner, Copy Editor | March 20, 2018
Sophomores wrote lab reports on their Genius Project that includes information on how to perform each demonstration and the chemistry concepts behind the reactions

Chemistry Students Recreate Practical Film Effects With Household Items

Lauren Kettner and Chloe Ma | March 5, 2018
Cookies’ Dough Should be Rerolled

Cookies’ Dough Should be Rerolled

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | February 16, 2018
Featured are a bowl of fresh guacamole and pico de gallo with refreshing ingredients like lime juice and cilantro.

A Super Bowl of Guacamole

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | February 3, 2018
A proposed map for the possible 51st and 52nd states to join the nation makes Orange County a part of Southern California.

Cal • i • for • nia: Noun | A Western State that Could Split

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | February 2, 2018
The Avocado Toast features lime and pepper for new flavors.

Burnt Crumb’s Non-Burnt Menu Review

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | January 12, 2018

Undeck the Hall in December

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | January 8, 2018
When Should Holiday Lights be Taken Down?

When Should Holiday Lights be Taken Down?

Jane Zou and Lauren Kettner | January 8, 2018
H2H: Should We Have Houses After Four Years?

H2H: Should We Have Houses After Four Years?

Ava Caleca and Lauren Kettner | December 4, 2017

Where Was My Sorting Hat? An Argument Against the House System

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | December 4, 2017
Donaghy flew an OA-4M Skyhawk, shown here departing from MCAS El Toro Base in the early 1980’s.

Lieutenant Colonel Rich Donaghy’s Thoughts on Veterans Day

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | November 27, 2017
Lindsey Yee, a freshman on the junior varsity team, practices dribbling the ball.

The Girls’ Basketball Season Will be a Slam Dunk

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | November 17, 2017
Winners of the Art Contest (left to right): Carmen Yang, Alena Coventry, Yasmine Ibrahim, Karen Fan, and Daniel Wang.

Portola Takes on the P.R.I.D.E. Values Art Contest

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | October 26, 2017
Kris Linville smiles with Buster the Bulldog in the front office.

The Life of AP Linville

Lauren Kettner, Staff Writer | October 18, 2017
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