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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Jordan Hata

Jordan Hata, Staff Writer

Jordan Hata is a staff writer for his first year on the Portola Pilot.  This is his last year at Portola, so he’s hoping to leave an impact before he graduates from high school.  When he’s not worrying about how to get something done efficiently, he’s probably writing stories or playing video games.  Or just scrolling.

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The banner of the village and the Seven Samurai, which serves as a symbol of hope for the protagonists.

Seven Samurai: A Japanese Classic 70 Years On

Jordan Hata, Staff Writer | May 6, 2024
Taking sick days when you are not sick makes it unfair for students who are actually ill and harder for teachers to fairly create make-up tests. “It's getting harder for us to distinguish sick students because students are just saying they're ill when in reality they're not,” AP Physics and engineering teacher Anthony Pham said. “We're at a point where we should consider just always having a different, harder exam for students no matter what the scenario might be, which will really hurt students that are actually sick and who need the time to recover before they can study.”

A Doctor’s Note on Test Day Keeps the ‘Sick’ Students Away

Stephanie Hwang and Jordan Hata | April 29, 2024
Most people don’t consider dropping a class when it’s dragging them down. Here’s why they should.

The Hard Question of Hard Classes: Drop or Stay?

Jordan Hata, Staff Writer | March 15, 2024
Art projects can add a splash of color to coursework that is otherwise considered mundane or repetitive, increasing students’ enjoyment in the class. Visual arts teacher Mat Pace says that giving students’ chances for original artistry can enrich learning experiences and provide balance in more arduous classes. “Taking a break from a heavy math class would be nice to just focus on a spectrum of color or something that's so different than what they're doing,” visual arts teacher Mat Pace said. “We can put a mathematical equation in almost anything as well, so maybe when they're thinking about that art project they’re thinking how math relates to that.”

Teachers Should Liven Up Regular Coursework with Creative Art Projects

Parmin Zamani and Jordan Hata | January 12, 2024
After the morning arrivals, the bike racks quickly fill up.

Racks for Parking: Improvements Needed

Jordan Hata, Staff Writer | October 26, 2023
Portola High should bring back the old pep rally schedule to reduce student confusion and maximize efficiency. 48 of 60 students polled on Instagram voted they preferred the old pep rally schedule over the new schedule.

Bring Back Our ‘Pep’ with the Old Pep Rally Schedule

Parmin Zamani and Jordan Hata | September 22, 2023
Pham had a taste of Chawanmushi, a Japanese steamed egg custard with Dungeness crab and shiitake mushrooms, when he ate at Yakiya. Located in Hacienda Plaza, Yakiya is a high-end restaurant that serves ‘chef’s pre-fixe menu’ style.

Q&A: This Teacher is a ‘Pham’ of Fine Dining

Arshia Sista, Michael Sun, and Jordan Hata | April 21, 2023
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