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Saratoga Bagels is located a short 4-minute drive from SHS.
Saratoga Bagels: a not-so-hidden, but beloved, gem
November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Respondus The student interface for the lockdown browser.
English department using lockdown browser in Canvas to prevent AI cheating on writing assignments
November 8, 2025
Sophomores Paula Cymbal and Katrina Capello carry a boat in the sophomore portion of the 2002 Homecoming float parade.
Disappearance of Homecoming decorations shows changes in interest, not lack of spirit, school leaders say
November 7, 2025
Freshmen Arjun Garlapati, Ayush Hotha, Aditya Karanam, Nima Noor, Vishak Pillai, Maks Shetler and Neel Tadikamala capture the childhood song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.”
Annual Halloween parade showcases school spirit
November 4, 2025
Youth of Suha Suha members finish art on the music building walls.
Color shines through new music building art installations
November 4, 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
Students help out at the pick up window.
Students working at Snack Shack gain hands-on volunteering experience preparing food
November 10, 2025
Courtesy of Creative Common License Both tests are administered at proctored testing centers, which can include schools, hotels and other community centers.
Is it better to take the SAT, the ACT or both?
November 10, 2025
Creepy witch decorations set up outside a house on Aloha.
The famed Aloha Avenue Halloween experience left me a bit disappointed
November 8, 2025
Claire’s candle jar (left) and Cece’s wax melter (right).
Petroglyph: A relaxing spot for customizing your own pottery in downtown Los Gatos
November 6, 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
Senior Hayden Berry spars against a teammate at Los Gatos Boxing.
Senior pushes physical limits through boxing
November 5, 2025
Courtesy of Jah Bennett Jah Bennett works to help the girls’ basketball team stay in top shape before the season.
Fitness trainer Jah Bennett assists girls’ basketball team
November 3, 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
Why is it that out of teenagers, boys find more satisfaction in video games?
How video games are harming teen boys
October 31, 2025
My biggest pet peeve: assignments due at 11:59 p.m.
Assignments should never be due at 11:59 p.m. — the default Canvas time
October 31, 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
Which states in the U.S. are the most auraful?
Top 10: U.S. states with the most aura
October 31, 2025
A composition of all the food I bought.
How far will $10 go to make a meal at Safeway?
October 28, 2025
My current Pinterest feed consists mostly of random trinkets.
Pinterest should be everyone’s alternative to doomscrolling
October 27, 2025
Volume 66, Issue 1
Volume 66, Issue 1
October 31, 2025
Volume 65, Issue 4
Volume 65, Issue 4
April 20, 2025
Volume 65, Issue 3
Volume 65, Issue 3
February 21, 2025
Volume 65, Issue 2
Volume 65, Issue 2
December 21, 2024
Volume 65, Issue 1
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October 20, 2024

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All content by Ethan Lin
Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Ethan Lin
The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

Ethan Lin
The field hockey team runs onto the field at the beginning of their game against Homestead.

Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game

Christina Chang and Ethan Lin
The released finals schedule is set for the week of Dec. 13.

New finals schedule released

Ethan Lin
During college visits, colleges should not repeat information easily found on their website. 

College visits should humanize the admission process, focus less on numerical data

Ethan Lin
A typical four square layout at a school — surrounded by basketball courts and play structures. 

Four square: a monochromatic battleground of nostalgia

Ethan Lin
Senior Ethan Lin performing at the St. James Episcopal Parish in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons

Ethan Lin
The new bell schedule in all its glory.

New bell schedule lacks consistency and wastes too much time

Ethan Lin
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Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises

Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang
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School has put adequate COVID-19 protocols in place

Ethan Lin
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Entering hybrid model elicits mixed reactions from students

Ethan Lin

Lockdowns in the U.S. can be made more effective

Ethan Lin
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WASC gives school maximum six-year term

Ethan Lin
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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How to put more heart in HAERT modules

Ethan Lin
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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School hires new long-term subs, staff for second semester

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
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Consumers should frown on Amazon for its treatment of workers

Ethan Lin
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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‘Among Us’: enjoyable and rewarding

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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WASC, delayed by COVID-19, resumes in online format

Ethan Lin and Aaria Thomas
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
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Transition to online learning continues

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
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P.E. classes accommodate new quarantine conditions

Ethan Lin
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
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Gen Z teens should not be blamed for addiction to phones

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

Department chairs play an important role on campus

Ethan Lin and Brandon Wang
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
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Emotions should not be shared on social media after tragedy

Ethan Lin

Despite having some high-performing districts, California gets a C- in education

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang

Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

Ethan Lin and Oliver Ye

Boys’ water polo loses CCS first round

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

The invisible line that comedy should not cross

Ethan Lin

Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

Sophomore’s mother balances family life with piano career

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS 

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

Boys’ polo players shoulder new responsibilities with changed roster

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu

So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo

Tutorial changes elicit mixed reactions

Ethan Lin and Kaitlyn Tsai
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