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Brandon Portillo

Brandon Portillo, Reporter

Brandon is a senior at Lafayette High School. Enjoys writing, reading, and listening to music. He is a big fan of Conan Gray and Rosalía. He is excited to write for the newspaper for the third year <3

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Pre-Homecoming photo

My story — Member Spotlight

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
March 31, 2024
Herstory: Niveditha Kodoth

Herstory: Niveditha Kodoth

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Official Poster for Mysterious Skin, featuring Neil on the left and Brian on the right.

“Mysterious Skin”: A film to watch once and never again.

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
February 23, 2024
Drugstore Makeup Brands That Support Palestine

Drugstore Makeup Brands That Support Palestine

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
December 19, 2023
Flag of Palestine

Understanding Palestine’s history and ways to support.

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
November 26, 2023
One of the posters David put up around Lafayette

Meet David Schniepp: The Future of Lafayatte’s Senior Class

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
May 10, 2023
Mrs. Harris taking a break from cooking to pose with one of her students!

Lafayette Spotlight: Ashley Harris

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Portrait of Tennessees Lieutenant Governor, Randy McNally

“Homophobia is strong but Twinks are stronger”: Tennessee’s Lt. Governor Comes Under Fire After Comments on Explicit Posts Resurface.

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
March 21, 2023
Rihanna posing next to what I believe is the Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Stick in the shade Confetti-- part of her brand promoted during the Super Bowl

Rihanna: A trailblazer in the world of beauty marketing

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Powerful message for inclusivity at the student-led walkout

Virginia Department of Education Takes Away Protections for Trans and Queer Students

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Promotional photo for Heartstopper

“Heartstopper”: paving the way for queer joy in television.

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
May 25, 2022
Lights! Camera! Action!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
May 3, 2022
Poster from the 2018 documentary titled “McQueen”

A designer’s backstory: Alexander McQueen

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
March 25, 2022
The cast of Euphoria at the season two premiere.

Beyond the screen: Euphoria’s impact on fashion and makeup

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
March 17, 2022
An official poster of the movie Encanto

Encanto: Why representation matters

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
January 31, 2022
A design showcasing a digital image of Baker, along with the Pantheon, and the date of her induction.

France commemorates Josephine Baker by giving her one of the highest honors

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
December 14, 2021
Vivienne holding a bouquet of flowers after the unveiling of the new academic gowns of Kings College, which she designed.

A designer’s backstory: Vivienne Westwood

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
November 23, 2021
An illustration of Bridget Bishop, first of the 19 people hanged during the trials

The History of the Salem Witch Trials

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
November 3, 2021
Acting like she enjoyed being outside in the rain pumpkin-picking, Michaiah Berenji poses next to her new baby for the season

The wonders of Holly Fork Farm.

Brandon Portillo, Reporter
October 21, 2021
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