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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Ryan Jung

Ryan Jung, Co Managing Editor

Ryan Jung is the co-managing editor of the Portola Pilot. He is looking forward to working in the newsroom three times a week and communicating with Pilot staff exclusively through iMessage reactions. Outside the newsroom, you can find him drawing out new lessons from “Strength to Love,” driving on Pacific Coast Highway, making americanos, drinking americanos, watching the “West Wing,” or all of the above at once.

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Wind Ensemble flutist and senior Sophia Lin, Wind Ensemble percussionist and sophomore Jade Niu, Wind Ensemble percussionist and junior Aleyna Luick, Wind Ensemble percussionist and junior Robin Yeh and Symphonic Band flutist and senior Hailey Tsui take a group picture at a photo booth in between acts.

Instrumental Music Ensembles Bring the Silver Screen to Life at Soundtracks & Cinema Concert

Arnav Chandan and Ryan Jung | May 27, 2022
Whereas freshmen acceptance rates to UCLA hover around 12 to 16 percent, members of IVC’s Transfer Alliance Program are accepted to UCLA at rates between 70 to 85 percent, according to the IVC website.

Community College–a Stepping Stone to Greater Opportunities

Emma Haag and Ryan Jung | May 26, 2022
Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?

Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?

Sidra Asif and Ryan Jung | May 19, 2022
S2 Episode 04: Women's Rights: Exploring Feminism during Women’s History Month

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

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, Claudia Lin, Ryan Jung, Shaina Taebi, and Tara Vatandoust | March 31, 2022
As senior Amitoj Singh plans to leave for college in the fall, he hopes to leave a “Singh” legacy for younger brother and sophomore Arjit Singh. “In seventh grade, I tried to run for JTMS president,” Arjit Singh said. “I honestly had no idea where to start, I was like ‘How do I run? How do I start a campaign?’ so Amitoj definitely had to teach me every single thing about that, and I’ve been using it over the years.”

[Photo] Positivity is a Singh Thing: Q+A with the Singh Siblings

Tyler Kim and Claudia Lin | March 25, 2022
With the State Student Media Contest capping off competition season for the Portola Pilot, co-editor-in chief and senior Ryne Dunman said he is hopeful that the publication will be dynamic in the face of change.“I feel like every year the Pilot changes with the people who join it,” Dunman said. “I hope that we continue to take more risks and just be more adaptable in the future.

Portola Pilot Makes Record-Breaking Appearance in State Media Contest

Ryan Jung | March 21, 2022
Girls’ lacrosse players and seniors Chloe Choi, Celine Aoki and Aafiyah Chohan hold up four fingers on their hands to symbolize their fourth year being on the girls’ lacrosse team.

Q&A with Three Fourth-year Girls’ Lacrosse Players

Ryan Jung and Celine Lee | March 10, 2022
S2 Episode 03: Senioritis: An Expert's Guide on Identification and Prevention

S2 Episode 03: Senioritis: An Expert’s Guide on Identification and Prevention

Sidra Asif and Ryan Jung | March 9, 2022
Despite issues associated with housing and over enrollment, UC Berkeley remains a popular destination for students to receive a quality undergraduate education. UC Berkeley received the fifth-most applications in the nation in 2020, according to the U.S. News and World Report.

UC Berkeley Ordered to Cut New Undergraduate Enrollment by One-Third

Ryan Jung, Managing Editor | February 24, 2022
Attracting many students to the lunch performance event in the beginning of lunch, ASB president and senior Amitoj Singh sings “thank you, next” by Ariana Grande. He sings while the orchestra, band, and choir members get set up to perform right after.

Fine Arts Lunch Performance ‘Rapped’ up the Semester with Holiday Tunes

Kayleen Kim and Ryan Jung | December 16, 2021
S2 Episode 01: Giving Thanks: What Does Gratitude Mean to You?

S2 Episode 01: Giving Thanks: What Does Gratitude Mean to You?

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, Cara Chan, Ryan Jung, and Tara Vatandoust | November 14, 2021
While Allison Jo and Ashley Jo share a close bond, the twins took precautions to ensure their applications were personal to them. “If we were going to ask [each other] questions, they would just be really broad ones,” Ashley Jo said. “I think the only information that we actually shared with each other was financial stuff, because obviously, our financials are going to be the same.”

Senior Twins Named First Questbridge Finalists in School History

Ryan Jung, Managing Editor | November 2, 2021
Junior Jack Lipson waits for his sixth-period AP Statistics class to begin. In eighth grade, Lipson mastered calculus and is now studying elementary analysis at University of California, Irvine.

The “White Genderqueer Activist… with a Big Ego” from Stanford Online

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Ryan Jung | September 29, 2021
A sign on Irvine Blvd. urging California voters to vote “no” in the Sept. 14 recall election. With an increasing shift to the left, the majority of California’s 45th district voted to keep Newsom in office according to the New York Times.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Wins Recall Election, Defeating Those Who Wanted Him Out

Ryan Jung and Aadi Mehta | September 22, 2021
How to Get a Work Permit

How to Get a Work Permit

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy and Ryan Jung | May 25, 2021
After winning their league titles, junior AJ Moore and sophomore Bella Chhiv posed in front of the net at Heritage Park with their head coach, Natasha Schottland. While league finals are typically held over the span of two days, Moore and Chhiv played on a compressed schedule, winning in their respective brackets on May 10.

Bulldogs Clinch Pacific Coast League Titles in Singles Tennis

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | May 24, 2021
Senior Allison Kramer swims the breaststroke at a summer Irvine Swim League meet in 2019.

Senior Allison Kramer Takes Cleats and Goggles with Her in College Commitment

Ryan Jung and Justin Tang | May 24, 2021
President Biden’s plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour forces states to comply and applies pressure on landlords and employers by driving operating expenses up.

Leave it to States and Cities to Set Minimum Wages

Ryan Jung and Aadi Mehta | May 17, 2021
While students may challenge themselves by taking on a rigorous course load packed with APs, they should have the self-knowledge to drop courses if their mental health falters.

To Manage AP-Related Stress, Student Initiative Is the Key to Success

Emma Haag and Ryan Jung | May 10, 2021
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

Grace Baek and Ryan Jung | April 16, 2021
S1 Episode 04: Musical Milestones: “What Does Music Mean to You?”

S1 Episode 04: Musical Milestones: “What Does Music Mean to You?”

Ryne Dunman and Ryan Jung | April 13, 2021
At a James Madison Memorial Meeting, social studies department chair Jon Resendez speaks with the fellowship’s Board of Trustees. Resendez offers his thoughts about Constitutional teaching in American schools and discusses the possibilities of a new Constitutional Convention for the organization.

For Passion Civics Teacher, a 200-Year-Old Document Is the Key to Nuancing Today’s Politics

Ryan Jung and Krisha Konchadi | April 7, 2021
Using data from CNBC and FactSet, researchers at the Congressional Research Service created a timeline of GameStop share prices and major events that could have contributed to fluctuations in the company’s stock for members and committees of Congress.

GameStop Stock Falls Following Short Squeeze Conditions

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | February 8, 2021
A Guide to Affordable Online Test Prep Resources

A Guide to Affordable Online Test Prep Resources

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | February 2, 2021
Juniors Christopher Stocks, Anne Wu, Michelle Choi and Arun Malani met with Irvine Unified School District Trustee Cyril Yu to discuss their concerns about the safety of hybrid learning amid the pandemic.

Students Behind @iusdstudentstrike Find Their Voices

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | January 26, 2021
Students who choose not to prepare for standardized tests may face heightened pressure to take the tests in their senior year, especially if colleges opt for a test-mandatory policy following this admissions cycle.

Colleges Are Going Test-Optional, but Students Need To Play It Safe

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | December 8, 2020
During former President Barack Obama’s term in 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused Supreme Court Justice hearings for former President Obama’s nominees. However, he strongly pushed for a new nominee during the final year of President Trump’s term, exposing the hypocrisy of McConnell and the Republican-majority Senate.

Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination Marks a Concerning Departure from Precedent and Principle

Dheeksha Bhima Reddy, Cara Chan, and Ryan Jung | December 2, 2020
With the ASB announcement that clubs must meet virtually for the foreseeable future, clubs have turned to Zoom to hold their meetings whether they intend to prepare for competitions, engage in community outreach or raise awareness for social issues.

Clubs Face New Challenges in Distanced Settings

Ryne Dunman and Ryan Jung | December 1, 2020

Mandatory VAPA Credits Set Students up for Success

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | November 30, 2020
The Congressional App Challenge attracted record numbers of students, who invested unprecedented hours of code into almost 2,000 apps.

Congressional App Challenge Reports Record Participation

Ryan Jung and Aryan Mittal | November 20, 2020
As both one of Portola High's key graduation requirements and a prerequisite to many colleges including the UCs, visual and performing arts classes are a part of every student's high school experience.

H2H: Can VAPA Requirements Expand Student Learning?

Ryan Jung, Emma Haag, and Kayla Moshayedi | November 11, 2020
Seniors Faith Kim, Miachanel Nguyen, Parth Shisode, Rachel Yang, Noah Kim, Joon Choi, Raksha Rajeshmohan, Mint Tan, Luke Shen, Saihajveer Gulati, Matthew Wong, Wesley Tjangnaka, Ashley Presnell and Brendon Mye are among the top 1% of PSAT/NSMQT scorers (not pictured are Paul Morenkov, Ethan Hung and Jonathan Notarangelo).

Seniors Qualify for National Merit Scholarships

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | November 2, 2020
With school districts’ increased reliance on remote learning, high-speed internet access at home has become a higher priority for many students. Without a reliable online connection to their classes, students affected by the digital divide have no choice but to be less active participants in their learning.

IUSD Serves as a Model in Bridging Today’s Digital Divide

Ryan Jung, Staff Writer | September 30, 2020
IUSD communicates with parents, teachers and staff primarily through Instagram posts and emails.

Parents, Students and Faculty Weigh In On District Communication

Justin Tang and Ryan Jung | September 21, 2020
The Brown Eyed Girls Kitchen Co., a purveyor of vegan artisan jams, features autumnal flavors like cherry amaretto, blueberry brandy vanilla and pluot thyme.

Gallery: From Farm to Table: Where to Buy Local Produce in Irvine

Shaun Baek and Ryan Jung | February 27, 2020
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