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The broker, played by sophomore Bhavya Lohani, gives the latest update of the stock market to the president, played by junior Sahaana Chitrapura.
‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’ cast completes opening weekend shows
November 15, 2025
Students eagerly wait for the start of the tournament.
Mathletes face fierce competition at Berkeley event
November 15, 2025
Courtesy of Wen Chen Families from the community crowd around a pumpkin about to be smashed.
6165 MSET Cuttlefish’s 4th annual pumpkin SMASH breaks attendance records
November 14, 2025
Hyde working on her duties electronically in Evanoff’s office.
Once a Falcon, always a Falcon: Two retired administrators return in interim roles
November 14, 2025
The band lines up for award announcements at Hornet Stadium.
Marching band wraps up a successful season with second-place finish at NorCal Super Show
November 13, 2025
Icing on the Cake’s storefront in Los Gatos.
Sampling cupcakes from a Los Gatos classic: Icing on the Cake
November 17, 2025
Isn’t this the dream?
How to be a LinkedIn influencer
November 16, 2025
Courtesy of dh.flixs Wooldridge performs a backflip during the junior quad day performance on Oct. 16, one of the various school activities he has joined since arriving in Saratoga.
An ocean of differences
November 16, 2025
Do verbal IDs take that much longer than physical IDs?
Are verbal IDs really what’s slowing down the lunch line?
November 16, 2025
The fall play cast performs the first act of “The Madwoman of Chaillot.”
Pulling back the curtains: How the fall plays sets came together
November 16, 2025
The team’s seniors gather around to celebrate their last game.
Falcons end their season with a 27-21 loss despite a valiant second-half comeback
November 14, 2025
The cross country team takes a group picture at the end of league finals.
With a strong league finals finish, cross country looks toward CCS
November 14, 2025
Courtesy of Celcius Athletes often have foods or drinks that they enjoy before a game such as a Celcius.
Players follow superstitions to hype up before a game
November 9, 2025
Luo at the 2024 Starbound Regional Dance Competition; placing second overall for her ballet solo.
Dance star in ISPE maintains rigorous schedule
November 8, 2025
Follmar treks in the mountains of Colorado during the High Lonesome 100 race.
Finding her stride: Cross country coach chases purpose with ultra running
November 5, 2025
Courtesy of LGSUHSD The math department course sequence chart loses some pathways.
Power of perception — math policy changes come with potential downsides
November 16, 2025
Social media is overtaking traditional news with no sign of stopping.
As Kirk assassination video shows, traditional journalism is down but shouldn’t be out
November 11, 2025
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is stranded on a trackside hill as he laments his poor race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
100-word rant: F1 has a gatekeeping problem
November 6, 2025
If there's no sun, how is it so hot?
100-word rant: Weather, can you stop being weird?
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of Apple Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, featuring a redesigned back and new color options.
Backlash over iPhone 17 grows as users call out Apple’s lack of innovation
October 31, 2025
Two shelves in my room that contain souvenirs from my past trips, legos and childhood memories.
Preserving fond moments through memorabilia in my room
November 17, 2025
Hopefully this isn’t you this Winter Formal — get up and dance out there!
Top 10: Dance moves to hit at a school function
November 16, 2025
Boba prices just keep increasing
100-word rant: Can we stop with the boba-flation?
November 16, 2025
Courtesy of BuzzFeed All my quiz results, summed up in one picture.
Imagining my future one BuzzFeed quiz at a time
November 12, 2025
Courtesy of LAIKA Studios I still have nightmares of the Other Mother sewing buttons over my eyes.
As an extremely jumpy person, I’ll gladly skip horror movies
November 5, 2025
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Mayor hopes to increase collaboration with students

Kaylene Morrison and Elicia Ye

Junior creates YouTube channel as part of artistic journey

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye

‘I Love Hue’: A perfectionist’s confession of an undying love for ombré

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Even Hogwarts rejected us

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye

NBC Bay Area anchor Scott McGrew encourages cultivation of curiosity

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Rom-coms can reflect the truth about love

Amith Galivanche and Elicia Ye

For Chen, DACA repeal hits close to home

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye

Casual racist remarks, actions are not OK

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Memes based on movies going viral

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Celebrities to build their own makeup empires

Elicia Ye and Jayne Zhou
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Read this: the humble essay that got me into my dream school

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Athletics department fighting debt after lack of donations

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye

Alumni’s lives as minorities

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Brandy puts the “Mal” in Melville

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Year No. 2 brings changes to Leadership class

Elicia Ye and Callia Yuan
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Team welcomes female football player to JV squad

Alex Wang and Elicia Ye

Freshman advice from your Life editors: We only take L’s in life (with) style

Elicia Ye and Vivien Zhang

Girls’ lacrosse sees progress in season-ending loss to LG

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

From then to now: Class of 2017 to ‘glow up’ for Senior Prom

Stephen Ding and Elicia Ye

Rally welcomes underclassmen as additions to the commission

Elicia Ye

Election speeches needed to showcase leadership abilities

Elicia Ye and Katherine Zhou
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Saratoga’s adaptation of ‘Legally Blonde’ draws praise

Elicia Ye and Katherine Zhou

Girls’ lacrosse struggles with low numbers

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Rebranded Spring Fling dance kicks off spirit week

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Leadership class pulls off first-ever Lip Dub

Elicia Ye

From the ‘50s to now: the evolution of Saratoga’s downtown

Aaron Choi and Elicia Ye

ICAC members lead dances in Bombay in the Bay

Patrick Li and Elicia Ye

Girls’ lacrosse faces challenge of small team

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

The hidden work behind Bombay in the Bay

Chelsea Leung and Elicia Ye

Junior recounts fear of curly hair from nightmare

Elicia Ye

Teachers to incorporate TV shows in enhancing curriculum

Alexandra Li and Elicia Ye

Overcoming loss of key players, girls’ soccer kicks off preseason without losses

Karissa Dong and Elicia Ye

‘Winter Warmth’ brings record attendance

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye
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Students adapting to the new SAT

Ryan Kim and Elicia Ye
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Self-taught sophomore singer places third at Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Elicia Ye

The last one standing: Senior reflects on years of debating

Austin Wang and Elicia Ye

French teacher’s experience studying abroad brings appreciation to language

Roland Shen and Elicia Ye

Leadership class leads Red Ribbon Movement through spirit week

Navin Tiwary and Elicia Ye

Winter Formal to be held off-campus for second year in a row

Jingyi Wang and Elicia Ye

MAP students participate in NYC film festival

Daniel Bessonov and Elicia Ye

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