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Akshay Raj

Akshay Raj, Editor-in-Chief

Akshay Raj is your co-editor-in-chief of the Portola Pilot this year. In his final year as Portola Pilot staff, he is beyond excited to help bring the paper to new heights. While he’s not working on journalism, you can find him (virtually) hanging out with friends, playing tennis, messing with tech, and constantly losing track of time.
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At socially-distanced wrestling practices, very few new freshmen join returning upperclassmen at daily after-school practice. New wrestlers have time to communicate and ask both athletic-and academic-related questions to their team as they wrestle against social distancing guidelines.

Freshmen Wrestle with Pandemic Setbacks

Akshay Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief | December 15, 2020
As the air grows tense and the timer ticks down to its final seconds before the big race at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 finals, the varsity girls’ cross country team gathers in a circle to lock hands in prayer to boost their spirits and calm their nerves. Junior Kaeli Smith leads the prayer, which has been a tradition of the predominantly Christian varsity girls’ team for a year.

Practicing Religion and Athletics

Akshay Raj, Assistant Features Editor | January 31, 2020
As students nationwide grow concerned over the rising price of AP exam fees, the United States Department of Education has to step in and cover some or all of these expenses to ensure fairness in the college admission process.

Cutting Down AP Exam Fees Will Help Students Make the Cut

Akshay Raj, Assistant Features Editor | October 31, 2019
Level Up: “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” revamps the free for all play mode with new characters options while keeping fan favorites like Mario, Sonic, Cloud and Ryu. Stages like the Battlefield arena receive a makeover with improved visuals and jaw-dropping scenic backgrounds.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a Smash Hit

Akshay Raj, Collaborating Writer | February 12, 2019
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