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Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

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All content by Anirudh Iyer

Senior Mag 2023: Fusing the music of my heritage with classical piano — how a relationship with two instruments has shaped my present and future

Anirudh Iyer
August 30, 2023

Senior Mag 2023:Football, basketball? Nah. I’ve spent months watching two more ‘out of the box’ sports

Anirudh Iyer
August 30, 2023

Senior Mag 2023: Samantha Stoiber revives rock climbing pastime, encourages friends to join in

Anirudh Iyer
June 6, 2023
Senior Mateusz Palusinski in action with junior Kali Duvvuri and sophomore Caleb Yu during the March Madness game on Mar. 15.

School March Madness tournament wraps up after a month of scintillating basketball

Anirudh Iyer
April 5, 2023
A quick summary of the rule changes for the 2023 MLB season. 

2023 MLB rule changes aim to revolutionize, reinvigorate baseball 

Anirudh Iyer
April 5, 2023
Senior Lucas Dennis standing on second base in Saratoga’s game against Del Mar

Baseball tries to build momentum, but stumbles in early-season games

Anirudh Iyer
March 15, 2023
SpeakEasy’s technology architecture

Junior develops award-winning AI-powered browser extension

Anirudh Iyer and Daniel Wu
March 15, 2023
Samsung’s tablets provide a superior value-for-money option than what Apple churns out. 

Samsung tablet represents superior value-for-money option than overhyped iPad

Anirudh Iyer
March 12, 2023
Coach Davey oversees the boys’ practice as sophomore Caleb Yu dribbles down the court.

Basketball coach Mike Davey reflects on a productive first season back, one in which he led varsity boys to CCS

Anirudh Iyer
March 11, 2023
Belenje and Pattanayak pictured together.

Athletes recount difficulties that come with pursuing high level sports

Anirudh Iyer
March 10, 2023
Featuring headline-worthy quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes of the Eagles and Chiefs respectively, this Super Bowl was an offensive battle first and foremost. 

Super Bowl LVII: a game that lived up to hyped up expectations

Anirudh Iyer
March 7, 2023
Davis poses with his golf partner at his course in San Martin.

Physics teacher pursues golf in free time

Anirudh Iyer
March 7, 2023
AMD seniors rehearse their finale dance in preparation for the show.

Bombay in the Bay practices ramp up

Anirudh Iyer and Michelle Wan
January 31, 2023
Famous sports analytics company Fivethirtyeight’s supercomputer predicts that Arsenal will win the Premier League, with the top 4 staying as it currently is.

English Premier League: a midseason report card

Anirudh Iyer
January 24, 2023
Qatar has endured a lot of scrutiny; however, this World Cup has been a success.

Qatar: fraudulent sportswasher or soccer’s new sensational spectacle?

Anirudh Iyer
December 17, 2022
Spirit week promotes holiday fervor

Spirit week promotes holiday fervor

Anirudh Iyer
December 17, 2022
Average unweighted GPAs were unnecessarily added next to sports season recaps. 

Publicizing average unweighted GPAs of sports teams serves no good purpose

Anirudh Iyer
December 13, 2022
Athletes, both pros and amateurs, often face mental health challenges

Athletes, both pros and amateurs, often face mental health challenges

Anirudh Iyer
December 5, 2022
A quick visual overview of Sunak’s background.

Rishi Sunak’s election as U.K. prime minister: putting national pride aside

Anirudh Iyer
November 17, 2022
The vegetarian meal Anirudh got in its full form.

Mediterranean cuisine: an underrated delicacy

Anirudh Iyer and Daniel Wu
November 14, 2022
Ronaldo’s goal output has fallen off a cliff in the last year or so — could this run of form signal the end of his career?

Cristiano Ronaldo: Age finally trips up soccer superstar

Anirudh Iyer
November 12, 2022
Expanded Homecoming court celebrated at football game

Expanded Homecoming court celebrated at football game

Anirudh Iyer and Shaan Sridhar
October 1, 2022
A graphical depiction of the changes in the bell schedule over the last 5 years, illustrating the yearly annual shifts in both tutorial and class lengths. 

New bell schedule is a significant improvement

Anirudh Iyer
September 30, 2022
This Premier League season has all it takes to become one for the history books.

Revamped Premier League season inspires newfound hype and interest

Anirudh Iyer
September 29, 2022
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