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The student news site of Portola High School

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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Kayley Winata

Kayley Winata, Centerspread Editor

Kayley Winata is the Centerspread Editor for her second year on the Portola Pilot. During Pilot, you can find her sipping her matcha latte (that she woke up early to make) or plotting her next cafe adventure with Nina. In her spare time, you can find her mindlessly scrolling on Pinterest, baking her heart out or listening to Faye Webster and Luna Li on repeat on Spotify. She is so excited to create cute centerspreads and work with everyone on Pilot this year!

 

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Math teacher and assistant coach Derek Zahn prepares to go on a long run with the cross country team to a nearby trail. “I just enjoy running, so I'm always looking forward to coming out running with them,” Zahn said. “All our cross country kids are great, so it makes it fun to be out here and help them do better. I'm just looking forward to them hopefully doing the best.”

From Chasing the P-Value to Chasing Trails: Math Teacher Derek Zahn Joins the Cross Country Team as Assistant Coach

Aditi Salunkhe and Kayley Winata | November 6, 2024
Defense attorney and sophomore Ansh Gosain direct examines trial witness and senior Musa Atif, whom he worked closely with while preparing for the scrimmage. Collaboration plays an important role in the success of the team because of the bonds it cultivates, according to Atif. “I’m going to miss having a team and a group of people I can work with and rely on,” Atif said.

Mock Trial Demands Order in the Court During First Scrimmage of the Season

Kayley Winata and Zoha Syed | November 4, 2024
As global events continue to unfold, students need to stay informed with facts and be vigilant in guarding against misinformation. “Whatever is happening in Ukraine or in Gaza has an immediate impact on our lives, and it is incredibly important to stay aware about what is going on in the outside world if we want to make a positive change,” Girnita said. “You want to be able to stay informed and contribute to your community in any way you can because the reality is we are not the leaders of tomorrow, we are the leaders of today.”

[Photo] Students Should Stay Aware of Global Conflicts and Be Wary of Misinformation

Aditi Salunkhe and Moer Koey | October 30, 2024
Offshore wind energy is a key example of the complexities of renewable energy sources. The public should interpret the word “renewable” with caveats as there are many side effects, both positive and negative, along with a lack of information surrounding the newer technologies that fall under this category.

[Photo] Renewable Energy Sources Are Not As Straightforward As You May Think

Mary Lee, Assistant A&E Editor | October 28, 2024
From homemade pastries to specialty lattes, these cafe menu items make for the best study treat! Along with their tasty options, many of these cafes offer a wide array of accommodations, including seating, wifi and calming music, to couple with your study experience.

Get Your Mind ‘Brewing’ With These Study Cafes!

Kayley Winata and Zoha Syed | October 10, 2024
The new phone guidelines spark engagement in various class settings since students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones and must devote their attention to learning instead. “My [advisement] students are more engaged in whatever's happening,” Principal John Pehrson said. “[By] having the cell phones put aside, now they can just naturally get their heads up and interact with people around them.”

New Phone Practice ‘Disconnects’ Students From Their Phones to ‘Connect’ Them to Class

Nicole Lu and Kayley Winata | September 25, 2024
Casting people of color in media is beneficial in providing representation and telling diverse stories, according to math teacher Jessica Torres. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she feels inspired by Hispanic influencers sharing their stories online and hopes to see future popular media reflect diverse experiences.

[Photo] Swapping the Roles: Disney Should Continue Casting POC in Live-Action Remakes

Camille Clement and Catherine Li | June 4, 2024
Written with her brother FINNEAS, Billie Eilish’s third studio album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” delves into her perception of self, love and happiness, providing her audience a raw look into her thoughts and emotions.

[Photo] Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Dives Into Vulnerability and Reflection

Camille Clement and Kelly Yeh | May 28, 2024
To add the final component of her look for prom, senior Rithu Madhyanam carefully applies lipstick while looking in the mirror.

Getting the Party Started Before Prom: Activities Bulldogs Planned Prior to the Dance

Kayley Winata and Kelly Yeh | May 9, 2024
When Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick of the WNBA draft, was revealed to receive a significantly lower wage than Victor Wembanyama, last year’s NBA No. 1 pick, injustice towards female athletes became evident to sports viewers. “It needs to balance out a little bit more, especially now with Caitlin Clark and everything that she's done for women's college basketball,” prospective Wellesley college girls’ basketball player and senior Emaleena Elson said. “She's brought in so many more viewers and so much more attention to the WNBA. So at the end of the day, if the wage gap is about viewers, then shouldn't it be more balanced now?”

A ‘Slam Flunk’ in Sports: Caitlin Clark Controversy Stirs up Gender Pay Gap Discussion

Kayley Winata and Sonia Wang | May 1, 2024
Hair has become a vessel for self-expression for many due to its versatility. “I just love my hair,” freshman Kate Song said. “Style is something that you could switch up. But my hair is kind of something that shows how I love this color, or I love this style.”

Bulldogs Express True ‘Colors’ Through Dyed Hair

Kayley Winata | April 12, 2024
FIRST Robotics president and senior Amy Shok adjusts the robot created for the Orange County Robotics competition before a game. “We had to make sure that everything was going according to plan, and if there was any problem, we were prepared to fix it,” Shok said. “I think that problem-solving mindset was evident in our robot as well. Our robot had a lot of different changes made because the original design didn't account for things such as how the robot would be made.”

FIRST Robotics Team Creates a ‘Crescendo’ at Orange County Competition

Sonia Wang and Kayley Winata | April 9, 2024
Many young Sephora shoppers spend money on expensive products in order to keep up with trends showcased online, according to math teacher Melanie Clark. “I don't really agree with young kids spending so much money on beauty products,” Clark said. “I feel like they should start at CVS and just learn how to take care of themselves. I feel like it creates an entitled generation where they think that they deserve certain things, when in reality they're pretty expensive.”

Sephora 10-Year-Olds Are Getting Out of Hand — Here is What Should be Done

Kayley Winata and Sonia Wang | February 27, 2024
Sophomore Jenny Park, sophomore Darin Nguyen and sophomore Andrew Zhang guide mentee and sophomore Justin Mach’s mallets when playing the marimba, Mach’s favorite instrument to play, according to Mach. “The big piece in the beginning is just building that rapport and trust between the mentees and the mentors,” education specialist Melody Resendez said. “If we can get that going in a year, that alone, it's a huge accomplishment.”

United Sound ‘Amplifies’ Inclusivity in Music

Kayley Winata and Kelly Yeh | February 15, 2024
Team captain and senior Deyanna Hashemi playfully attempts to steal the ball from utility player and sophomore Isabella ‘Bella’ Detloff. “It helps you, knowing what that person is gonna do and being able to trust them,” Hashemi said. “If I pass to Bella, I know she's not going to lose the ball. She's gonna make a good pass or shoot it.”

‘Diving’ into Friendship: How These Girls’ Water Polo Passing Partners Bond In and Out of the Water

Alice Ahn and Kayley Winata | January 23, 2024
Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Closing the Year with the Best Gift Wrapping Trends of 2023

Madeline Chung and Kayley Winata | December 22, 2023
Raising awareness about the littering issues at Portola High will help students become more proactive in throwing away their trash and creating a pristine campus. “Everyone else has to do their part in maintaining a clean, organized environment,” freshman Claire Liu said. “And when people don't do that, it's just really upsetting.”

Portola High’s Littering Issue is a Ca-“trash”-trophe

Sonia Wang and Kayley Winata | November 13, 2023
Students in the marine zoology elective had the opportunity to witness various species and ecosystems covered in class in real life. “The jellyfish module was my favorite topic,” junior Irene Jung said. “All the species in the aquarium were real and alive, and we saw and got to touch moon jellies and other cool species.”

Marine Zoology Students had One “Shell” of a Time at Aquarium Field Trip

Kayley Winata, Staff Writer | November 9, 2023
Mid-autumn festival volunteer and sophomore Nollie Chen passes out Pocky snacks to festival attendees. “It’s important for these cultural events that bring people together to have food, not just as an incentive to come together but as something to bond over,” Chen said. “For a lot of people, food is culture, and it’s what brings people together.”

[Photo] Guests ‘Moon’ Over Culture at the Great Park Mid-Autumn Festival

Alice Ahn and Kayley Winata | October 9, 2023
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