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Minnah Tanzeen

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer

Minnah Tanzeen is one of your staff writers for the Portola Pilot. As a new member of the Portola Pilot team, she is excited to write newsworthy stories that will contribute to the knowledge of all readers in the 2019-2020 school year. She is a huge fan of sriracha sauce, figure skating, and reading YA fiction.

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As a member of technical theater, Blank worked mainly on sound in his sophomore year before transitioning into lighting work this year. Much of Blank’s work involves more than just making sure the audience can see the stage, but also enhancing the mood and atmosphere of the performance.

Junior Technician Awarded Theatre Management Scholarship

Charlotte Cao and Minnah Tanzeen | June 1, 2020
Joanna Fan’s podcast, “Exploring Roots,” dives into philosophy, human morals and her personal thoughts and feelings about the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast can be found on Spotify and Anchor.

Junior Joanna Fan Podcasts Her Way Out of Quarantine Boredom

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | May 22, 2020
Antiviral medicine remdesivir and plasma therapy are among the treatments undergoing clinical trials to determine effectiveness.

Trials for COVID-19 Treatments Show Progress

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | May 8, 2020
While baking bread without yeast may seem foreign to some, soda bread does not require any, making it a great choice for those who are struggling to find yeast on store shelves.

How to Bake Bread During Quarantine with Limited Resources

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020
The club's current project is to create a pencil case. They make and finalize their 3D design on the software Fusion360 and then upload this program to sophomore Ryan Yang's at-home 3D printer.

3D Printing Club Fuses its Way into the Future

Krisha Konchadi and Minnah Tanzeen | April 7, 2020
While COVID-19 may not be a direct threat to everyone, nurse James Matejeck recommended that people still practice social distancing for everyone's safety.

Q&A with James Matejeck

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | March 20, 2020

High School Students Should Wait Before Pursuing Relationships

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | March 2, 2020
In an interview with Elite Daily, Robert Glatter, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, explains how having a crush on someone can cause the release of dopamine and serotonin. Due to the release of these "feel-good" chemicals, the beginning stages of love can make you feel good mentally, and may even act as a form of self-motivation.

How Does Your Crush Make You Feel?

Krisha Konchadi, Emma Haag, and Minnah Tanzeen | February 26, 2020

Teachers React to TikToks

Emma Haag, Krisha Konchadi, and Minnah Tanzeen | January 28, 2020
The Australian megafires as seen by the Himawari 8, a Japanese weather satellite show the overhead conditions of the continent. Smoke from the fires in Australia has reduced air quality, forcing citizens to evacuate, and has reached as far as Chile, according to NPR.

1.25 Billion Animals Killed as Australia’s Megafires Continue

Minnah Tanzeen and Krisha Konchadi | January 21, 2020
Protesters in front of the White House rally against the internment of Uighur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang Province. According to CNN, up to a million Muslims are being detained in China’s internment camps.

China Calls Muslim Detention Camps ‘Humane’ Among International Outrage

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | January 9, 2020
Producer and junior Skye Lee positions the clapperboard in front of the camera to designate the scene on the set of the short film, “Hello My Name Is.” “Hello My Name Is” is one of many entries from students being submitted to Orange County Film Festival this year.

Lights, Camera, Action! Portola Gets Ready to Take Part in Its 4th Year of Orange County Film Festival

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | December 18, 2019
The Mou Sisters, Hannah, Cecilia and Sarah, are all in Dance Company. Dance is a form of self-expression according to the sisters, and being in Dance Company allows them to spend time together and strengthen their bond with each other.

Mou Sisters Make Their Moment in Dance Company

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | December 16, 2019
Junior Trevor Howden plays “Come As You Are” by the rock band Nirvana and “Enter Sandman” by the heavy metal band Metallica during office hours. Howden says that he likes to play that song because the iconic bands have been an inspiration for him.

Campus Performers Embrace Their Passion by Playing Out Their Hearts

Bia Shok and Minnah Tanzeen | November 14, 2019
Junior Mona Tavassoli fills in the Orion backdrop. Students from all four houses gathered on Oct. 12 to paint backdrops and rehearse dances for the halftime show. ASB’s efforts were more organized this year because of the increased participation and spirit of the student body.

Putting Forth Portola’s Last Forthcoming

Krisha Konchadi and Minnah Tanzeen | October 24, 2019
Saffron & Rose offers a wide range of authentic Persian ice-cream in floral, fruity, and chocolate flavors.

Bringing the Taste of Tehran to Irvine: Saffron & Rose Ice Cream

Minnah Tanzeen, Staff Writer | October 8, 2019
Sophomores Julianne Kim (left), Maham Khan (middle) and Mishtee Shaw (right) hold up posters for the returning Biochemistry Club and the new Astronomy Club.

Kicking Off A New Year of Clubs

Krisha Konchadi and Minnah Tanzeen | October 8, 2019
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