Farhad Taraporevala – Portola Pilot

Farhad Taraporevala, News Editor

Farhad Taraporevala is your 2019-2020 Co-News Editor for his fourth year as a part of the Portola Pilot. He is excited to work on the news section for his third year in the newspaper. He is a Life Scout in Troop 606 and the Brass Captain of the marching band, where he plays the trumpet. For fun he plays volleyball or football, biking and enjoys reading. He also enjoys watching the Pittsburgh Steelers with his dog Toni.

All content by Farhad Taraporevala

Leaving Home for Nonessential Reasons Will Lead to Preventable Danger

Farhad Taraporevala and Annie Qiao | May 12, 2020

Reviewing the First Round of the NFL Draft

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | May 7, 2020

Social Distancing Should Not Be Ignored

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | April 15, 2020

The XFL is a League ‘For the Love of Football’

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | April 10, 2020

Kicking off the Quarantine Quarter: Creating Playlists to Keep You Entertained During Isolation

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | April 6, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl

Farhad Taraporevala and Simrat Singh | February 7, 2020

Boys’ Soccer Scores Big in League Victory

Farhad Taraporevala and Simrat Singh | January 31, 2020

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Arts Classes Paint Their Path to Importance for Students

Farhad Taraporevala and Tiffany Wu | January 23, 2020

Unlocking the Modern Artist Within

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | December 13, 2019

En-Thai-cing Food Will Put You in a Good Mood

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | December 13, 2019

How to Thanksgiving: Turkey

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | November 22, 2019

How to Thanksgiving: Pies

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | November 15, 2019

How to Thanksgiving: Side Dishes

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | November 12, 2019

Don’t be Chai: Satisfy Your Boba Cravings at OneZo

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | November 8, 2019

Bulldog Defense Shuts Down High-Powered Timberwolves Offense

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | October 24, 2019

Biking to School is Worth Physical Education Credit

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | October 16, 2019

Craving Boba and Lunch? Get Your Fix at Class 302

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | October 4, 2019

Students’ Bikes are Packed like Sardines in the Rack

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | September 27, 2019

Boys’ Water Polo Makes A Splash

Farhad Taraporevala and Manan Mediratta | September 13, 2019

Anthony Lu: A Story of Injuries, Recovery and More Injuries

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | May 15, 2019

Running Up the Score is Hurting High School Sports

Farhad Taraporevala and Priscilla Baek | April 18, 2019

Play your Part in Portola Pride: Every Student Can Raise School Spirit

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | March 29, 2019

Ranking Los Angeles’ Best Teams this Year

Farhad Taraporevala | January 16, 2019

Portolapp Wins Congressional App Challenge

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | December 14, 2018

Red Ribbon Week is Weak

Farhad Taraporevala, Arts and Entertainment Editor | October 31, 2018

Bulldogs’ First Year as Fall Varsity Athletes

Ajinkya Rane and Farhad Taraporevala | October 22, 2018

Physics Teacher Faces Former Students

William Hsieh and Farhad Taraporevala | September 24, 2018

Predicting the Playoff Teams for the NFL

Farhad Taraporevala and Simrat Singh | September 14, 2018

Silence is the Mind’s Music

Farhad Taraporevala, News Editor | June 4, 2018

Should Students Study with Music?

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | June 4, 2018

From Boxes to Bach: Trevor Dolce

Farhad Taraporevala and Junhee Ryu | May 17, 2018

The Talented Teachers Behind the “Wizard of Oz”

Lauren Kettner and Farhad Taraporevala | May 14, 2018

Four Sports, One Athlete and a Whole Lot of Dedication

Jordan Lee and Farhad Taraporevala | April 20, 2018

No Varsity, No Games

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | January 18, 2018

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Junhee Ryu and Farhad Taraporevala | January 16, 2018

Adrian Rangel-Sanchez: A Passion for Music

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | January 11, 2018

Cardboard Prison: Portola’s First Student Band

Farhad Taraporevala and Simrat Singh | December 19, 2017

Cooking Up the Best KBBQ in Irvine

Annie Qiao and Farhad Taraporevala | December 1, 2017

A ‘Niu’ Perspective on Ethan Niu

Annie Qiao and Farhad Taraporevala | October 25, 2017

Why Google Classroom is Better Than Canvas

Farhad Taraporevala | October 11, 2017

H2H: Google Classroom or Canvas?

Farhad Taraporevala and Ajinkya Rane | October 11, 2017

Boys Volleyball Serves up Win Against Irvine

Annie Qiao and Farhad Taraporevala | April 20, 2017

Get To Know Your President

Farhad Taraporevala, Co-News Editor | February 14, 2017

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