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Masked students cheer during a basketball game against Los Gatos High in 2022 — the first year after lockdown.
5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic
March 13, 2025
Principal double bassist senior Ian Kim, music directors Michael Boitz and Jason Shiuan and interim orchestra director Joni Swenson rehearse with the Saratoga Strings on Feb. 24.
Orchestra prepares to make a historic debut at national conference in Atlanta later this month
March 13, 2025
Team poses for a photo, from left to right: adviser science teacher Kathy Nakamatsu, team members Warren Chee, Max Rombakh, Skyler Mao, Ethan Pan, Alex Ge, and club member Edward Chee, who came to show support
Science Bowl team finishes fifth at regionals, falls short of qualifying for the national competition
March 13, 2025
he honorees pose with the board at the first Roaring & Soaring Board Recognition on Jan. 14.
New superintendent implements Roaring & Soaring recognition program
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
SZA released a teaser for her new album on December 9, 2024.
SZA’s latest album hits all the right notes
March 14, 2025
The movie covers a budding romance between a star quarterback and cheerleader.
Don’t sideline ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me’ on your next movie night
March 13, 2025
The cast and crew of “Anora” took the stage at the Oscars after winning “Best Picture.”
‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ win big at the Oscars, but did the voters get it right?
March 13, 2025
The film had a standout performance from Fernanda Torres as struggling mother Eunice Paiva.
If you’re watching the brilliant ‘I’m Still Here,’ make sure to grab some tissues
March 13, 2025
Kanopy, founded in 2008, is my go-to source for finding hidden gems in the movie world.
Forget about Netflix — Kanopy is the perfect streaming service for moviegoers
March 13, 2025
Volunteers from the Kyle J Taylor Foundation conduct a heart screening for high school student athletes.
District now requires heart screening for all athletes
March 14, 2025
During the Senior Night game against MacDonald at home, senior Urvi Iyer gestures for a screen from senior Riley Adler.
Girls’ basketball team reflects on going to CCS for the first time in 5 years
March 14, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
TikTok refugees parachute from a plane into a Rednote truck.
The collective migration to Rednote in response to the short-lived TikTok ban reveals underlying American sinophobia
March 14, 2025
The scenic ride to my downfall.
Revisiting skiing over February break was my greatest mistake
March 14, 2025
The comforting environment inside the new Phin Cafe.
Local Vietnamese coffee shop Phin Cafe provides comforting specialties
March 13, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
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