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/

Host Charlotte Cao and speakers Arnav Chandan, Claudia Lin and Arshia Sista explore the concept of love as they discuss the five love languages —quality time, acts of services, receiving gifts, physical touch and words of affirmation— specifically looking at how one’s love language is developed and how it can be used to strengthen relationships. If you are interested in finding out what your love language is, here is the link to the test that the Portola Pilot members took: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

The Portola Pioneer is the official news and culture podcast of the Portola Pilot, aiming to foster a sense of community and provide a unique storytelling medium to its listeners.

With the transition to colder weather and shorter days, hosts co-editor-in-chief Celine Lee and news editor Tyler Kim share their stories with seasonal depression and how they cope with it.

Music Credits:

“Empty Mind” by Lofi Hour

“Untitled” by Lofi Hour

“Close/ Study Relax ChillHop” by SoulProdMusic

“Soft LoFi Beat” by ComaStudio

“Chill Hip-Hop Vlog” by Magiksolo

“Lofi Stars” by DayFox

With Halloween quickly approaching, host Arshia Sista and speakers Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, Arnav Chandan, Aditi Salunkhe and Parmin Zamani discuss the appeal of the horror genre and their personal experiences with it.

Music Credits:

"Castle on the Dead Hill" - Vladimir Takinov

"Dark Walk" - Kevin MacLeod

"The Path of the Goblin King v2" - Kevin MacLeod

"Steps of an Invisible Man" - Vladimir Takinov

"Waltz Under the Moon" - Vladimir Takinov

"Mystery of a Haunted Memory" - Jon Presstone

"Darkest Child" - Kevin MacLeod

For the Portola Pioneer’s second-to-last podcast of the year, we decided to please your ears. Listen in as Ryne Dunman, Emma Haag and Kayla Moshayedi delve into three diverse realms of ASMR — from burrito-eating to slime to hairbrush stroking.