CREAM outshines Icebox October 14, 2015 — by Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sweeya Raj When looking for good ice cream sandwiches, reporters determine that CREAM is better than Icebox. read more » Substitute teacher Scott Nelson ‘psyched’ for teaching position October 9, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Fiona Sequeira On Sept. 16, Scott Nelson replaced substitute teacher Erik Axelsson as the temporary Psychology and AP Government/Economics teacher while regular teacher Hana Chen is on maternity leave. read more » Students should not view schedules as a rough draft September 4, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When students decide on what classes to take in the spring, many decisions are made with the mindset that they can sign up for difficult classes and just drop them later if the workload seems overwhelming, causing unnecessary inconveniences. read more » Senior commits to play soccer at UCSD September 2, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Vibha Seshadri A passion for soccer that began when senior Lauren Plesse was 4 years old recently resulted in an athletic scholarship in the sport to UC San Diego. read more » Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity May 19, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Junior Nina Harris and her sister Sonia Harris accompanied their father, the chair of pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, to Guatemala to observe a program that Stanford professor of child health and health research Dr. Paul Wise created. The program, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford, builds hospitals and provides better medical care to Guatemalans. read more » Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Substitute teacher Scott Nelson ‘psyched’ for teaching position October 9, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Fiona Sequeira On Sept. 16, Scott Nelson replaced substitute teacher Erik Axelsson as the temporary Psychology and AP Government/Economics teacher while regular teacher Hana Chen is on maternity leave. read more » Students should not view schedules as a rough draft September 4, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When students decide on what classes to take in the spring, many decisions are made with the mindset that they can sign up for difficult classes and just drop them later if the workload seems overwhelming, causing unnecessary inconveniences. read more » Senior commits to play soccer at UCSD September 2, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Vibha Seshadri A passion for soccer that began when senior Lauren Plesse was 4 years old recently resulted in an athletic scholarship in the sport to UC San Diego. read more » Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity May 19, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Junior Nina Harris and her sister Sonia Harris accompanied their father, the chair of pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, to Guatemala to observe a program that Stanford professor of child health and health research Dr. Paul Wise created. The program, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford, builds hospitals and provides better medical care to Guatemalans. read more » Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Students should not view schedules as a rough draft September 4, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When students decide on what classes to take in the spring, many decisions are made with the mindset that they can sign up for difficult classes and just drop them later if the workload seems overwhelming, causing unnecessary inconveniences. read more » Senior commits to play soccer at UCSD September 2, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Vibha Seshadri A passion for soccer that began when senior Lauren Plesse was 4 years old recently resulted in an athletic scholarship in the sport to UC San Diego. read more » Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity May 19, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Junior Nina Harris and her sister Sonia Harris accompanied their father, the chair of pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, to Guatemala to observe a program that Stanford professor of child health and health research Dr. Paul Wise created. The program, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford, builds hospitals and provides better medical care to Guatemalans. read more » Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Senior commits to play soccer at UCSD September 2, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Vibha Seshadri A passion for soccer that began when senior Lauren Plesse was 4 years old recently resulted in an athletic scholarship in the sport to UC San Diego. read more » Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity May 19, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Junior Nina Harris and her sister Sonia Harris accompanied their father, the chair of pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, to Guatemala to observe a program that Stanford professor of child health and health research Dr. Paul Wise created. The program, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford, builds hospitals and provides better medical care to Guatemalans. read more » Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Junior goes to Guatemala for unique volunteer opportunity May 19, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Junior Nina Harris and her sister Sonia Harris accompanied their father, the chair of pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, to Guatemala to observe a program that Stanford professor of child health and health research Dr. Paul Wise created. The program, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford, builds hospitals and provides better medical care to Guatemalans. read more » Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Oxford ‘Out of the Blue’ a cappella group works with choir, performs in McAfee May 18, 2015 — by Claire Chou and Sweeya Raj The Oxford University, a cappella group Out of the Blue (OOTB), led a workshop for the students in the school’s choir program. read more » Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Mostly positive results from online election April 24, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze This year’s ASB presidential election was conducted online, instead of with traditional paper ballots, with junior Aakash Thumaty being elected as ASB president with a margin of 4 votes (357 to 353) over current ASB vice president Luke Salin. The switch to online voting was made by the Elections Commission. read more » Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Prom shopping proves tiring and disappointing April 16, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj When I was actually faced with finding my own prom dress, I dreaded the addition of yet another responsibility tacked onto the craziness of junior year. read more » Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Students prepare for statewide tournament March 31, 2015 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Seniors Anjali Manghnani and Deepti Kannan qualified to the national speech and debate tournament during the national qualifying tournament at Bellarmine High School on March 20-22. read more » Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Senior Rohit Rao helps study sleep in internship at NASA March 27, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu Senior Rohit Rao started working at the NASA AMES research lab in September and has been going to the lab three to four times a week. read more » Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Juniors organize second annual high school hackathon February 10, 2015 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu This year, juniors Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen and other representatives from nearby schools helped to host the Bay Area’s second annual High School Hackathon. Members of Saratoga’s WiSTEM and AppDev clubs also attended the event. read more » Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Can you be a Target employee for a day? February 5, 2015 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Reporters pretend to be employees at Target for a day. read more » Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Snapchat Leak leads to questions about lack of teenage awareness December 5, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shreya Tumu On Oct. 11, hackers tapped into a third-party app called SnapSaved and leaked about 100,000 photos and videos from SnapChat users. Users were appalled and outraged by the leak, but in reality, this kind of breach was inevitable. read more » Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Saratoga earns 3rd place overall at Santa Clara Invitational December 5, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The speech and debate team competed successfully in the annual Dempsey-Cronin Memorial Invitational at Santa Clara University from Nov. 21-23. read more » Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Sophomore finds strength in parkour and free-running December 4, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Derek Chen discusses participating in recreational parkour and speed running. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 13, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The girls’ golf team played its final league game on Oct. 28 at the St. Teresa Golf Course, placing fifth in the SCVAL league and ending the season with an 8-6 record. The Falcons didn’t advance to CCS as a team, but junior Carrie Chen made it to CCS individually. read more » Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Girls’ golf team ends season 5th in the league November 12, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj Golf team ends season on a high note as they win 5th in the SCVAL league. read more » Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Speech and debate recognized with Premier Distinction November 3, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has awarded Saratoga’s speech and debate team as being in the top 10 percent in the nation. read more » Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Girls’ golf begins season with a winning record September 19, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A girls’ golf team that features two sophomores and one freshman among its starters is having impressive results early on, with a 2-1 record as of Sept. 19. read more » Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Speech and debate captains and coaches announced September 19, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj New captains and coaches were announced during the speech and debate team’s first meeting on Sept. 17. Since English teacher Erick Rector stepped down from leading the program, Chris Harris, who coached Lincoln Douglas debate and extemporaneous speech last year, is now the new head coach, and he is winning support from returning members. read more » Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Leadership to build new plan to alleviate traffic congestion September 14, 2014 — by Nidhi Jain and Sweeya Raj Over the years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to fix the daily parking lot traffic. This year, Leadership plans on taking a new approach to help solve the riddle of too many cars in one place at one time. read more » Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Students talk about Chin at school board meeting June 16, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj A handful of students had the chance to tell school board members how disappointed they were by history teacher Jim Chin’s departure from the school at a meeting on June 3. read more » Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Library promotes reading for pleasure with summer program May 23, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu The Saratoga library will begin its annual online summer reading program for teenagers on June 1 to encourage them to read in their spare time. read more » Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Artists gradually transitioning to pop genre May 22, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The band OneRepublic, whose original genre was rock, made songs such as “All We Are” and “Apologize.” Lately, they have started to transition into pop music, as shown in their latest album “Native” with songs like “Counting Stars” and “If I Lose Myself.” Fans who once appreciated One Republic’s original rock style are disappointed by their newer, more mainstream pop music. read more » Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Robotics team competes in Colorado tournament May 1, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (M-SET) robotics team finished 13th out of 50 teams and ended with a record of 8-6-0 in the Colorado Regional tournament from April 3-5 in Denver. read more » Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Teachers annoyed by students’ grade grubbing May 1, 2014 — by Nupur Maheshwari and Sweeya Raj What drives teachers insane? Students who have bad penmanship, leave class early and don’t read directions on assignments. But of all the misread instructions and the scrawled handwriting upon wrinkled sheets of paper, many teachers’ biggest pet peeve is grade grubbing: Students asking teachers to give them more points on an assignment or a test unnecessarily and in a pestering way. read more » Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Spring Fling week brings a wave of school spirit April 17, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj As students arrived to school on Monday morning donned in red, white and blue clothing, they prepared for a week of spirit and excitement. 'Merica Monday kicked off the beginning of the annual Spring Fling Week, which took place during the week of March 24-28. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children.Some parents are overly obsessed with college and need to understand that this college pressure can cause more harm than good in students. This constant college craze needs to stop, before high school becomes a rigorous experience aimed only at getting accepted into the best colleges. read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Annual Benefit Fashion Show a success April 15, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be able to make more ailing children's dreams come true after $8,000 was raised during the Benefit Fashion Show held on March 29 in the Small Gym. read more » Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Sophomore actress lands role in ‘NCIS’ as a Taliban sniper April 2, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj Sophomore Nina Nelson shook with nervousness as she walked into her first audition to face the casting directors for the prime-time television show “NCIS.” read more » Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Rejection wall returns this year April 2, 2014 — by Anant Rajeev and Sweeya Raj It’s that time of the year: Colleges are accepting or rejecting seniors, leading to joy for some and disappointment for others. read more » Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Some parents are becoming college-obsessed April 2, 2014 — by Sweeya Raj and Shazia Gupta Have you ever heard your parents lecture you about your upcoming summer plans, or why that extracurricular would look amazing on a college application? It almost feels some parents are the ones trying to get accepted into college, not their children. read more » On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
On the other side of the runway: Model discusses the impossible pursuit of perfection March 31, 2014 — by Tiffany Zheng and Sweeya Raj Last year, senior Danielle Henao took a deep breath and prepared to step out onto the runway in San Francisco. She could see the blinding camera lights flashing incessantly even from behind the curtains as she checked one last time in the mirror to make sure her professional makeup, blonde hair and short, tight dress were perfect. She was the last model to perform at Bay Area fashion week, an annual event that stretches from October to November, and a huge honor. It had to be perfect. read more » SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK; 64 hours of hacking, four hours of sleep February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj From Jan. 24-26, seniors Robert Eng and Matthew Lee and sophomores Aakash Thumaty and Spencer Yen participated in the Hacktech Hackathon at Cal Tech, an event in which students programmed nonstop for three days to create a project, like an app or game. read more » Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Jazz Cab expected to have more entertainment February 12, 2014 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj This year’s Jazz Cabaret, to be held on March 1, promises the traditional night of singing and swing dancing, along with creative new additions to the jazz lineup. The event will be held in the Large Gym at 7 p.m. read more » Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Freshman photographer finds her passion January 28, 2014 — by Ariel Liu and Sweeya Raj “Tilt your head down a little, and look slightly to the left. Okay, now relax … relax a little more. Now, smile! You look great!” freshman Nimisha Devanagondi says with a grin as she snaps a photo of her friend, freshman Rachel Zhang. read more » Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Students start their own fundraisers December 11, 2013 — by Shazia Gupta and Sweeya Raj With the holiday season just around the corner, students are starting their own fundraisers at school to give back to their community and help those in need. read more » Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Social experiment: walking a mile in someone else’s … socks? December 11, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj I stepped down from my car onto the hard cement ground, wincing as a small pebble jabbed into the bottom of my foot. My fuzzy purple socks were warm, but still thin and could not protect me from the jagged ground. I suddenly regretted my decision to spend the day with no shoes on and cursed myself for being curious and wanting to try a “social experiment.” read more » Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Upcoming rally scheduled for Dec. 6 November 21, 2013 — by Shreya Tumu and Sweeya Raj Rally commissioners are looking to include more games in a holiday-themed rally scheduled for Dec. 6. read more » Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Students overreact to well-intended dance policy October 30, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj While a mere 150 students showed up to the Back-to-School dance in August, at least 1,000 students from local schools enjoyed a wild night at the Masquerade Mixer at the Chinese Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19, a dance organized by students and free from the restrictions of a “boring” school dance that prohibits freaking. read more » After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
After one year at Great America, Grad Night will be back on campus for class of 2014 October 30, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Jihau Yu For the first time last year, Grad Night was held off campus at Great America. Despite many positive reviews, Grad Night is moving back on campus this year after a majority vote from the current parents of seniors, according to principal Paul Robinson and Grad Night organizer Sushama Thakker. read more » Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Chemistry teacher aims to inspire students October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj and Tiffany Zheng Kathy Nakamatsu was inspired early on to be a chemistry teacher by her own high school chemistry teacher Kathryn Hardy at Willow Glen High. Although Nakamatsu admitted she did not initially succeed in the class, she nonetheless developed a love for the subject and set her mind to follow her former teacher’s footsteps. read more » Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Falcons hope to improve record as the season comes to a close October 29, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj The field hockey team lost 3-1 to Cupertino on Oct. 22, making its overall record 1-7-2. read more » Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Speech and debate kicks off with new coaches and strong novices October 29, 2013 — by Deepti Kannan and Sweeya Raj After early successes in October, the 90 members on the speech and debate team are diligently preparing for the upcoming novice, league and Santa Clara University (SCU) tournaments in November under the guidance of new leaders. read more » New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
New emphasis on Ed Code leads to tissues no longer being worth extra credit September 23, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Students should not rely on tissue boxes and other school supplies for extra credit to bail them out anymore. read more » Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »
Field hockey captain leads underdog team September 19, 2013 — by Sweeya Raj Senior Jennie Werner is easy to spot in a field hockey game or practice. read more »