Elaine Che, Reporter
Top 10: Dance moves to hit at a school function
Taken from throughout the past century, these groovy dance moves will surely get you all the spotlight at your next social gathering.
Bay Area premiere of ‘A Chip Odyssey’ shines Taiwan’s role in Silicon Valley tech
CASPA and Sparknify teamed up for a screening in the region of the documentary that highlights the small country’s engineers and the industry that powers today’s AI era.
Revisiting my elementary school alma mater for Halloween
It’s been six years since I graduated from Saratoga Elementary — here’s how new costumes, activities and school traditions have changed over time.
New AP course expansion devalues the program’s intended benefits
Every new course the College Board introduces, from AP Cybersecurity to AP Personal Business and Finance, means rising costs and higher college standards.
Top 10: STEM pickup lines to engineer a first date
These were all professionally researched, tested and published on Google — not on humans, though. Thank me if these somehow work on your first test subject.
Music department’s fall showcase and senior night celebrate Class of ‘26
In front of roughly 350 family members and attendees, the program honored 82 senior musicians and performers.
Why Japan travel is exploding: devalued yen, new flights and pop culture
The music department prepares for their once-in-a-lifetime trip as currency shifts, new crowd-management policies and convenience now align to make Japan a practical destination for all.
Themed football games aim to increase spirit
The spirit commission and football players say student participation in each theme helps shape the atmosphere of home games.
Marching band honors program legacy with halftime performance on Sept. 12
Their field show “The Thread Between Us” weaves music from director Jason Shiuan’s 2007 freshman performance into a new rebirth of design, showcasing past and present bonds.
Hundreds pack Saratoga Nights as students help fuel the monthly event’s growth
The event series has been drawing bigger crowds with live music, vendor pop-ups and restaurant special; students are finding ways to join in with their own contributions.
Solar carports enter design review phase; summer ‘26 work planned to occur in front parking lots
Following an agreement last year, plans to construct a six-row front lot have passed design and state approvals, with installation expected to finish in about a year.
To increase academic integrity, growth should be weighted more heavily in grading
Teens face unprecedented college pressures, and too many are taking shortcuts.
Beloved math teacher PJ Yim awakens students’ brilliant minds with his iconic musings
Here are our favorite 10 sayings we’ve heard him say.
Onitsuka Tigers luxury shoes: Are they worth the hype (and the high price)?
I tried on three Onitsuka Tiger models to see if they are worthy of a spot in your closet.