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In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, co-hosts Kayleen Kim and Aditi Salunkhe delve into the theme of empowering women in STEM during this episode of the Portola Pioneer. Join Kim and Salunkhe as they highlight the achievements of women, students and teachers, at Portola High who are making significant contributions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.



Music credits:

Lofi Hip-Hop by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

This Science Abstract by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Atmospheric Ambient by Playsound from Pixabay

Abstract Timelapse Electronica by ComaStudio from Pixabay

Many students find themselves confused as they begin to navigate the letter of recommendation process. In this episode, our hosts Elise Ngo and Stephanie Hsu discuss this process with social studies teachers Kathryn Beechinor and Wind Ralston to help future students with any questions they may have.



Music Credits:

polar lights / chill vibes beat by SoulProdMusic

rhythmic rainfall by MYAUDIOVISION

dreamy meadow by LofCosmos

lofi lullabies by MYAUDIOVISION

Serenity in Subtle Beats by MYAUDIOVISION

In this episode of the Portola Pioneer, co-hosts and sophomores photo editor Marianne Chan and staff writer Claire Liu explore diverse music tastes of students across campus.



Music Credits:

"Words don't come easy" by Mamamoo

"21" by Dean

"Show yourself" by mastodon

"Square hammer" by ghost

"Geeked" by Lucki

"Enchanted" by Taylor Swift

"7 summers" by Morgan Wallen

"Revive" by Zack Bryan

"Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, Mov. 1" by Khatia Buniatishvili, Christoph Koncz and Orchestre De La Suisse Romande

In this episode of the Portola Pioneer, host, co-editor-in-chief and senior Celine Lee explains how a 97-cent investment in a notebook can lead to an endless journey of self-growth, self-exploration and self-therapy.

Music Credits:

“Jazzy Hip Hop Boom Bap” by Music Unlimited

“Elevator Music Lofi (Version 30s)” by Lesfm

“Remember Lofi Sad” by AudiolistProduction

“Like Genshin Impact Lofi (IG Version 60s)” by Lesfm

“LoFi Acoustic Guitar with HopHop Beat 0133” by TuesdayNight

“Falling- Isaiah Mathew” by Isaiah Mathew

“Into the Night- 80s Retro Synthwave” by Dream-Protocol

Tune in with host Elise Ngo, teachers Anthony Pham and Shameemah Motala and students Namrata Motwani and Ian Yoon to discuss what teachers and students wish they knew each other.

In this month’s edition of the Portola Pioneer, join hosts Tara Vatandoust and Sonia Wang as they discuss the Irvine bubble, diverse post-high school experiences and academic stress.

Music Credits:

https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31968/

https://www.free-stock-music.com/foxxy-mulderr-smooth-cuppa.html

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-study-112191/

https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/32014/

https://www.free-stock-music.com/foxxy-mulderr-melt-away.html

https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/42082/

https://www.free-stock-music.com/foxxy-mulderr-smooth-sailing.html

https://www.free-stock-music.com/alex-productions-mood.html

https://www.free-stock-music.com/purrple-cat-first-snow.html

https://www.free-stock-music.com/purrple-cat-winter-morning.html

https://www.free-stock-music.com/alex-productions-skylines.html

https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45373/