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Kayla Moshayedi

Kayla Moshayedi, Staff Writer

Kayla Moshayedi is a new addition to our Portola Pilot Staff and is beyond excited to share her new ideas and thoughts. She is thankful to be apart of and surrounded by such talented writers to influence her in a positive way. Kayla has a passion for writing and reviewing all types of media,and loves sports and the arts. She hopes to incorporate more student interests into the Pilot to make it even more interesting for students who don't read the Pilot. When not writing, you can find her playing basketball, watching movies, swimming at the beach, or streaming Lana Del Rey.

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Nostalgic music can be perfect for a variety of summer activities: road trips, beach days, karaoke nights. Each of the songs on this list has charted at least once on the Billboard Hot 100, making them the most iconic pop, R&B and hip-hop tracks.

10 Songs to ‘Throw it Back’ to this Summer

June 2, 2021
Senior Tyler Huang (2) goes up for a right hand layup after stealing the ball, with senior Nate DiCostanzo (21) trailing from behind to get a rebound if needed. Compared to previous games this season, every player had the opportunity to score. Players from the bench scored 75 of the points, already putting them at an advantage against University High for the entirety of the game.

Boys’ Basketball Defeats the Trojans in Ninth League Game

May 14, 2021
Mainstream pop artists: Doja Cat and J Balvin; rap artists BROCKHAMPTON, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky; and r&b artists SZA and Khalid released their long-awaited music on April 9 that had fans anticipating the release.

Hot New Releases to Add to Your Spring Jams

April 21, 2021
Junior AJ Moore prepares for his matches during his warmups by hitting forehand shots, as well as practicing his backhand shots, volleys, overheads and serves. Moore’s favorite technique is his between the leg shot, also called a tweener.

Junior AJ Moore’s Forehand Smashes His Competition

April 8, 2021
Sophomore Danielle Akiva, juniors Summer Sim and Charlotte Hsu, senior Adele Yoon and junior Selin Bennett gather around water polo coaches Kate Avery and Andrew Kranz during a time out. After being cleared to pass with balls and play with contact two weeks ago, players had the opportunity to scrimmage and practice their plays to prepare for the game.

Girls’ Water Polo Loses First Game of the Season to Northwood High

March 10, 2021
Student Small Businesses: Senior’s Dreams Are No Longer a Delusion Through Clothing Brand Delusional Matter

Student Small Businesses: Senior’s Dreams Are No Longer a Delusion Through Clothing Brand Delusional Matter

March 1, 2021
Romantic comedies are a favorite among many because of their charm, humor, escape from reality and, of course, love. From the scenes that make you swoon to the ones that make you chuckle, romantic movies are a definite go-to for Valentine’s Day.

For the Singles or the Takens: Top 5 Rom-Coms of All Time

February 17, 2021
“Chemtrails Over The Country Club” has received over 9 million views on YouTube, surpassing her last single, “Let Me Love You Like a Woman,” which has 3 million views.

Lana Del Rey Shares New Hit Single After Delaying Album Release

February 5, 2021
Netflix's hit television series

Season Three of Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ Honors Original ‘Karate Kid’ Films

January 29, 2021
Although coaches have been doing everything in their power to conduct fair tryouts considering COVID-19 restrictions, athletes and coaches alike look forward to a day when players will truly be able to play together, both mentally and physically. Freshman Andi Ruiz is shown shooting a ball during tryouts.

Sports Tryouts Adapt in the Face of COVID-19

January 27, 2021
After going viral on TikTok and other social media platforms, teens all around the world are watching Megan Is Missing, a horror/thriller movie all about a teenager going missing after meeting a fake person online.

Mediocre Movie Gains Popularity for Obscene Content: ‘Megan is Missing’

January 13, 2021
Due to Covid-19 safety guidelines, Portola locker rooms remain closed until case numbers fall. The closure has caused concerns for some students, while others do not mind.

Locker Rooms Remain Closed Due to COVID-19

December 9, 2020
Mindfulness Despite Madness

Mindfulness Despite Madness

December 7, 2020
It is believed that every zodiac sign has their own distinct traits. While one’s zodiac sun sign plays a large part in determining personality traits, the moon and the rising signs can attribute individuals with more specific traits.

Do Their Zodiac Signs Make These Teachers Compatible?

December 7, 2020

VAPA Requirement Restricts Students from Finding True Passions

November 30, 2020
Families from every part of the United States have their own Thanksgiving traditions, many of which include unique recipes. From something as classic as pumpkin pie, to a variety of cultural foods, Thanksgiving dinner is guaranteed to bring people together.

A Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Table

November 26, 2020
While Grande has been able to produce a number of popular songs, “positions,” “34+35” and “pov” from her new album “Positions” are currently ranked in the top 50 songs of the Billboard Hot 100.

Ariana Grande Releases Third Hit Album in Past Two Years

November 23, 2020
As both one of Portola High's key graduation requirements and a prerequisite to many colleges including the UCs, visual and performing arts classes are a part of every student's high school experience.

H2H: Can VAPA Requirements Expand Student Learning?

November 11, 2020
Musicians Joji (left), Bryson Tiller (middle) and 21 Savage (right) all released new hit albums within the last month for fans to play on repeat. Each artist made a comeback with a refreshing twist to their old styles, surprising many fans but disappointing others.

Finally, New Music to Add to My Playlist: Bryson Tiller, Joji and 21 Savage

October 16, 2020
Zendaya Coleman makes history with her Emmy Award for her role as Rue Bennett in HBO drama series “Euphoria,

Zendaya Makes History after Winning Emmy for HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

October 7, 2020
On the left, instrumental music director Kyle Traska holds his pet chicken, Elsa, for whom he assembled a coop out of a neighbor’s old kitchen cabinet. On the right, junior Safah Faraz spends time with her four-month-old calico, Pepper, who is a clumsy yet lovable fool.

Feathers, Fur and Fins: Facing Quarantine with Newfound Friends

September 18, 2020
The University of California's(UC) vote to phase out the SAT/ACT helps and benefits students to their advantage or are a detriment to other students compared to others.

H2H: University of California Drops SAT/ACT Requirements

September 18, 2020

Abolishing Standardized Testing Has Negative Effects on Students

September 18, 2020
Junior Justin Choi studied video essays and free YouTube lessons to learn about cinematography. Currently, he takes Video Production to learn more about camera work and filmmaking. See more on his Instagram account, @justinc.review.

Self-taught Critic Justin Choi Rates Movies, TV Shows and Games

September 14, 2020
Water polo player and sophomore Andrew Cherry does his workouts in his backyard after a run, and usually lifts weights to make sure his arms will be toned in condition when school starts again.

Staying Active as a Sports Player in the Pandemic

May 6, 2020
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