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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Shaina Taebi

Shaina Taebi, Staff Writer

 Shaina Taebi is a first year staff writer for the Portola Pilot. She is excited to improve her skills in writing and become a better journalist. Beyond the newsroom, she keeps her hands busy with projects such as paintings and sewing. Shaina will almost always be found listening (and obsessing) over her favorite artists, escaping into the world of mystery books, debating about issues including women’s rights, and praising Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls like a important historical figure.

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Tom Cruise returns as fighter pilot “Maverick” in a sequel to his hit film “Top Gun”. The film is expected to contain new technology such as camera operations, flight footage and film gauges that were created over a span of ten years, according to Cruise at the film’s world premiere on May 4.

[Photo] Prepare for Take-Off (Again) with ‘Top Gun’: Tom Cruise Flies as ‘Maverick’ 36 Years Later

May 20, 2022
Netflix’s new show “Heartstopper” is in Top 10 of all shows in all of Netflix series and has pulled in 929,000 engagements, according to Variety.

Netflix’s New Show is a ‘Heartstopper’

May 18, 2022
Sophomore Zain Alzobiedie receives the football during a varsity game against University High on Oct. 8, 2021. Having picked up football as a second sport in his freshman year, Alzobiedie said he still has quite a bit to learn. “When I first joined football, I wasn’t going to prioritize it,” Alzobiedie said. “But then I realized that I wasn’t really good enough, so I put in a lot of extra work: lifted every day, worked every day. I always tried to be the best I could be.”

The Art of Inspiration: A Look Inside How Athlete Zain Alzobiedie Finds Motivation

May 10, 2022
Clothing companies have been caught multiple times enforcing toxic body images for many groups, including women. The idea of a “perfect” body often forces girls and women to push themselves in order to conform to this standard. “I mean, it starts with your own thinking and feeling you shouldnt have to feel like you need to fit into a smaller size or larger size, to feel pretty or to feel beautiful” sophomore Dea Gupta said. “Just accepting your own body and liking yourself- it should be enough for you.”

Include All Sizes, Not Just One

April 20, 2022
One of the Oscars’ most definitive characteristics is its rule of only allowing films with at least a limited Los Angeles theater release, according to the official website. However, with the rise of streaming upon us, online streaming originals from the likes of Netflix and Hulu have gradually gained traction among the public, with Apple TV+ specifically nabbing its first Best Picture trophy this year with “CODA.”

[Photo] 2022 Academy Awards Leave us Wondering if the Future of the Oscars Might Stray Too Close to ‘Nightmare Alley’ or Soar above the Sand ‘Dunes’

April 1, 2022
S2 Episode 04: Womens Rights: Exploring Feminism during Women’s History Month

S2 Episode 04: Women’s Rights: Exploring Feminism during Women’s History Month

March 31, 2022
For students who feel that AP Physics 1 is too daunting or that CP Physics wouldn’t be the best fit for their interests or abilities, Principles of Engineering can offer an alternative that involves a survey of the applications of physics. However, the focus is placed on fostering interest in engineering rather than making the course an intermediate course in physics, according to physics and engineering teacher Anthony Pham — a possible reason that it has gone under the radar for many students entering their junior year.

[Photo] ‘Hidden’ Classes: How Can Engineering Courses Be Better Promoted During Course Selection?

March 15, 2022
After senior Kian Miremadi won, he took a photo with the winning jackpot amount of $1,220.

Senior Kian Miremadi Takes Home Jackpot in Senior Assassins

March 11, 2022
Top Row: junior Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, junior Arnav Chandan, sophomore Kayleen Kim, junior Sidra Asif, senior Clara Ferreira Lopez, senior Michelle Kim and senior Justin Tang. Bottom row: sophomore Shaina Taebi, junior Arshia Sista, sophomore Tara Vatandoust, junior Cara Chan, senior Ryne Dunman, senior Claudia Lin and adviser Brianna Rapp. Lin believes that it was a good learning opportunity for all who attended and competed. “Its just everyone coming together to kind of appreciate and celebrate journalism in the form of competition and also just appreciating other peoples newspapers,” Lin said.

Portola Pilot Makes History with First Newspaper Sweepstakes Award

March 10, 2022
Creating a more LGBTQ+ inclusive environment can be as simple as using someone’s preferred pronouns, avoiding the use of derogatory language or refraining from referring to someone by their deadname. “You could educate yourself. It doesnt have to be full-on like research, but just being aware,” a sophomore who would like to remain anonymous said.

Homophobia Is Not Making Anyone Less Gay

January 11, 2022
The VAPA department dressed up as social studies teacher Wind Ralston. According to music teacher Desmond Stevens, he attempted to grow a beard similar to Ralston’s for the costume.

Staff Halloween Costume Competition Stirs up Good-Natured Rivalries

November 8, 2021
Senior Jiyoun Yoo often finds herself learning as she is in the middle of creating a new piece. She revises her pieces in order to perfect the small details, according to Yoo.

Jiyoun Yoo Taps Into Her Own Creative World

October 26, 2021
Students gathered in the mosh pit and formed a circle while jumping to the music, “Baby” by Justin Bieber. Most ASB members were found in the center of the pit holding flashlights, surrounded by the three other graduating classes.

Welcome Back Dance makes Comeback after COVID-19

September 3, 2021
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