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Freshman Tessie Berger (left) plays the role of Raymond Berry, an attorney for the dial painters with junior Ben Davies (right) who plays the role of Edward Markley, a counsel for the U.S. Radium Corporation.
Drama prepares ‘Radium Girls’ for the fall play
October 14, 2024
Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Alice Vaughan balances in the flag position while practicing her solo performance at Garrod Farms.
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
The first five week of fantasy football: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 14, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
To fight an upward battle, students struggle against time
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
The school and Benny Pierce field) I spent 13 treacherous hours at.
The tale of my never-ending 13-hour school day
October 14, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024

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With new regulations, Saratoga Farmers Market community finds reprieve from pandemic

Allison Hartley and Kaitlyn Tsai
March 5, 2021

Top ten letters of the English alphabet

Justin Guo and Allison Hartley
March 1, 2021

Top 10 punctuation marks

Allison Hartley and Kaitlyn Tsai
February 23, 2021

20 years after graduation, alumni Andrew Bosworth forges path as Facebook VP of AR/VR

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
August 5, 2020
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Annexation of the Mountain Winery struck down, owners refunded money used to hire contractors to study effects

Allison Hartley and Anouk Yeh
May 30, 2020
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Students stunned by sexual assault allegations against choir director Andrew Ford

Manasi Garg, Allison Hartley, and Kaitlyn Tsai
May 24, 2020
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Cracking under quarantine? Try the park and residential Los Gatos’s pop-up art scene

Allison Hartley
May 6, 2020
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District announces optional credit/no-credit grading system

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2020
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Twenty years later: Class president veers from career in politics to business and tech

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
April 1, 2020
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20/20 by genetics, bespectacled by choice

Allison Hartley
March 18, 2020

Excused mental health days symbolize parity between mental, physical health, encourage students to seek support

Allison Hartley
March 6, 2020

A teacher’s work never goes away: ‘You don’t clock out’

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
February 12, 2020

Peer-grading expedites corrections, learning process

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
January 17, 2020

Roaring ‘20s theme brings fancier aesthetic to formal

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allison Hartley
November 22, 2019

We’re (not) all in this together: Grade-anxious students undermine the potential of Socratic seminars 

Allison Hartley
November 20, 2019

P-Rob returns to campus as service learning coordinator

Allison Hartley
November 15, 2019
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CBI program pushes students to grow independence, learn life skills

Allison Hartley and Emilie Zhou
October 15, 2019

Administration has two new members

Andy Chen and Allison Hartley
September 9, 2019

Mastering the master schedule pandemonium

Allison Hartley
September 5, 2019
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SMASH’n silent auction to fundraise for MAP

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
May 23, 2019

Speedy seven sprint through CCS semis

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 17, 2019
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Athletes achieve personal records at end-of-the season qualifying meets

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 2, 2019
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District announces hiring of Greg Louie as new principal

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
April 29, 2019

Grammy-themed junior prom wins praise

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
April 28, 2019

KonMari method proves to be a grueling mental challenge

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2019

Hidden hero and weekend warrior battles SHS maintenance repairs for 10 years

Allison Hartley
April 25, 2019

Older service clubs face low participation as student interest shifts

Allison Hartley
March 26, 2019

Track: On the mark with Ellis

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 26, 2019

ASB: New blood to refresh team dynamics, decreased class office demand more accountability

Megan Chen and Allison Hartley
March 26, 2019

What the community wants for P-Rob’s successor — someone like P-Rob

Allison Hartley and Krithi Sankar
March 26, 2019

Supplementary class offers alternative credit fulfillment online

Allison Hartley
March 14, 2019

That’s hype: What can be done to increase support for sports

Allison Hartley
March 12, 2019

Girls’ basketball loses again to Aptos in CCS semifinals

Allison Hartley
March 6, 2019

Fast fashion festering in a consumerist world: slow fashion rising to quell environmental, human rights impacts

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
March 1, 2019
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Coglitore uncovers willpower in light of mother’s lasting tenacity

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 1, 2019

Alumna wrestled to confront her personal identity, eventually winning a medal at the Olympics

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
February 12, 2019

Basketball: Girls charge through injuries as players are forced to learn new positions

Allison Hartley
January 31, 2019
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SEL advocates for campus connectedness, compassion

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

SUFC’s culture fair showcases individuality, forges connections

Allison Hartley and Alekhya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

Garden project to translate classroom learning to hands-on experience

Allison Hartley and Selena Liu
January 28, 2019

Meme account satirizes the Silicon Valley teenage experience

Allison Hartley
January 22, 2019

Girls basketball drives forward from previous season’s injuries

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
November 27, 2018
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By embracing change, Boys Scouts of America separates from controversial history

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
November 27, 2018
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Sunlit English Palace honors retired teacher with pun

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
November 27, 2018

Grant me the salvation of paper towels

Allison Hartley
November 26, 2018

Midterm elections bring new city council member

Allison Hartley
November 18, 2018

My experiences as a Wasian girl in very different climates

Allison Hartley
November 14, 2018

Rubbing elbows with Ronan Farrow

Allison Hartley
November 14, 2018

City council works toward common goals, with candidates promising to preserve city culture

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Spirit Commission to host first ‘Trunk-or-treat’

Allison Hartley and Muthu Palaniappan
October 15, 2018

Field hockey incorporates new blood

Allison Hartley
October 15, 2018

Youth Commission represents Saratoga teens, organizes community events

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
October 15, 2018

4-sport alumnus athlete declined D1 scholarship, but landed in education

Allison Hartley
October 12, 2018

Hot off the presses: P-Rob keeps community updated with his weekly emails

Allison Hartley and Shreya Katkere
October 10, 2018

WiSTEM club rebrands itself to encourage participation

Allison Hartley
October 10, 2018

Freshman elections held within first weeks of school

Allison Hartley and Muthu Palaniappan
September 10, 2018

New English teacher embraces Saratoga High

Allison Hartley
September 10, 2018
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Season Preview: Field hockey aims to improve young players

Allison Hartley
September 4, 2018

On a mission to teach

Allison Hartley
September 4, 2018
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