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Nicholas Hung

Nicholas Hung, Business Manager

Nicholas Hung is one of your 2019-2020 business managers. This is his second year on the Pilot and last year at Portola, and he hopes to get a steady flow of bacon for the production. Outside of school, he spends his time teaching kids part-time at his taekwondo studio, working on his senior orchestral composition project, or eating questionable foods with friends.

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After six years of passionate practice, sophomore Renee Wang can perform a variety of advanced tricks, such as vertical axis, one-handed whips and double yo-yo.

Sophomore Chinese Yo-yo Performer Shares her Talent

Bia Shok and Nicholas Hung | February 14, 2020
WORKING IN HARMONY. First violinists junior Annie Li and senior Andrew Wang hone their parts of "Four Seasons (Winter)" by Antonio Vivaldi.

[Photo] Art Groups Bond Students of All Ages

Helena Hu and Tiffany Wu | January 27, 2020
The components of an individual’s identity can be represented by a rainbow of colors, combining to create a brilliant canvas of interwoven shades and hues, each with their own unique hardships.

Intersectionality Must Be Celebrated Sparingly

Nicholas Hung and Ajinkya Rane | January 22, 2020
Club technology adviser and junior Ashwin Kunaseelan demonstrates how members will make blankets for cancer patients with other high school Key Clubs at a brand new volunteer event.

Key Club Keeps up the Service in its Fourth Year Running

Nicholas Hung, Business Manager | December 18, 2019
Tesla claims that the Cybertruck has more towing capacity than top-of-the market pickup truck models, such as the Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and greater acceleration than the luxury sports car Porsche 911.

Tesla Cybertruck Shapes New Future for Pickup Truck Market

Nicholas Hung and Aaron Sha | December 9, 2019
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.

California Fires Plague Residents

Nicholas Hung and Simrat Singh | November 26, 2019
Online Movement Nears Goal to Plant 20 Million Trees

Online Movement Nears Goal to Plant 20 Million Trees

Nicholas Hung, Business Team | November 19, 2019
California Voting Age Might Be 17

California Voting Age Might Be 17

Nicholas Hung, Business Team | November 5, 2019
In each routine, Leo Yu utilizes a number of beatbox techniques he has learned from online and other beatboxers. This routine showcases the use of sub bass, snares, lip roll and vocal oscillation, to name a few.

Leo Yu Determines When His Own Beat Drops

Nicholas Hung, Co-Business Manager | October 31, 2019
Digital drawing enables Hung to continue her pieces anywhere on the go, whether in the Learning Commons during lunch or after school at the local Panera Bread in Woodbury Town Center.

Katherine Hung’s Characters Shine at the Pageant of the Masters Arts Festival

Nicholas Hung, Business Team | September 27, 2019
Juniors Dylan Chumm and Essa Khoso fix each other’s chin straps and tap helmets on the sidelines in preparation of yet another run out onto the field.

Football Scores a Win at the Back-to-School Game

Nicholas Hung, Co-Business Manager | September 16, 2019
Spider-Man: Uncertain Future Ahead

Spider-Man: Uncertain Future Ahead

Nicholas Hung and Aaron Sha | September 16, 2019
A Look into Disney’s Master Movie Timeline

A Look into Disney’s Master Movie Timeline

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | May 28, 2019
While “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” brings countless Pokémon characters to life with modern CGI, the film still leaves audience members with nostalgia for the original Pokémon cartoons.

‘Detective Pikachu’ is Saturday Morning Pokémon Brought to the Big Screen

Nicholas Hung and Benjamin Kim | May 24, 2019
While the 2014 outbreak of measles reached a total of 667 cases, halfway through 2019 cases have already broken 700, and the number continues to climb.

Measles Cases Rise in Southern California

Nicholas Hung and Benjamin Kim | May 16, 2019
New 2019-2020 Courses Land in the Master Schedule

New 2019-2020 Courses Land in the Master Schedule

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | May 13, 2019
With skilled aim, Truong clicks away on his PC, taking down enemy heroes and making his way towards the objective on the battlefield. Working together with five other players, he racks up kills and brings his team to victory.

Freshman Justin Truong ‘Watches Over’ the eSports Team

Nicholas Hung and Tiffany Wu | May 13, 2019
Lil Nas X’s addition of Billy Ray Cyrus to his newly released remix of “Old Town Road” sent a clear message to the Country Billboard Charts about its legitimacy as a country song.

‘Old Town Road’s’ Rise and Fall on the Charts

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | April 23, 2019
SpaceX’s Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) is planned for Earth-to-Earth flights that shorten most long-distance flights around the world to around thirty minutes, according to the SpaceX website.

Private Space Industry Launches toward Civilian Space Travel

Nicholas Hung and Shawyan Rooein | April 17, 2019

Fine Arts Week Blooms Across Campus

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | March 25, 2019

Taiko Club Marches to the Beat of Its Own Drum

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | March 25, 2019
This Google Home Mini’s set of iconic lights activate by their trigger phrase, “Hey Google,” ready for any command.

Voice Assistants Expand Into All Aspects of Daily Life

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | March 4, 2019
Within the front row of saxophones, alto saxophonists and sophomores Matthew Varughese and Kevin Du and baritone saxophonist freshman Garrett Lee play soulful blues during rehearsal in time with the rhythm and brass sections.

Marching Band Strikes up Two Jazz Bands for 2019

Nicholas Hung and William Hsieh | January 10, 2019
Students from other high schools attended Irvine Talks, laughing with their friends in front of an "Irvine Talks" backdrop during the first part of the evening.

Returning to Irvine Talks with New Perspectives

Maya Sabbaghian and Nicholas Hung | January 7, 2019
Contrary to the misconception that vape products just have water and flavoring, they still contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can greatly alter a teen’s mind as it develops.

FDA Starts Cracking down on Vape Flavoring

Nicholas Hung and Ki Joon Lee | December 21, 2018
Junior Kameran Mody is instructed in science class to practice finding shelter as he would during the event of a real earthquake.

The Great Shakeout Hits Portola High

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | November 9, 2018

Worth it!

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | October 25, 2018
With a bigger ASB budget, students enjoyed the open atmosphere outside of the Student Union. ASb brought in a larger DJ setup, with spotlights, light towers and an entire food truck.

Forthcoming Dance Breaks Records with 510 Attendees

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | October 15, 2018
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[Photo] Defined by a Score: Is there injustice in taking the SAT?

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | October 4, 2018
Freshmen Zara Shirwany and Naria Alam intently study their lines outside the theater doors as they wait for their auditions.

Students line up to get into “The Heart of the Matter”

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | September 28, 2018
Yearbook Reworks the Portrait Page

Yearbook Reworks the Portrait Page

Nicholas Hung, Staff Writer | September 25, 2018

Fall Play Auditions Available to All

Aaron Sha and Nicholas Hung | September 11, 2018
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