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SHS students, faculty, and alumni pose after their final performance with BDB.
Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer
September 18, 2024
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.
New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga
September 15, 2024
Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
The album cover for “Bando Stone and The New World,” where Donald Glover plays the titular character in the accompanying movie with the same name.
Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona
September 18, 2024
The new installment in the “Quiet Place” series originally hinted at an emotionally impactful story about the tragedies of the apocalypse, increasing fan expectations.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo engages with the audience while singing “enough for you” during her concert.
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 2024
The 2024 F1 season has already crowned 7 Grand Prix winners — the most since 2012.
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
September 18, 2024
Junior Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
Awaiting the inquiry results, Jordan Chiles looks at the screen anxiously.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
I say my line during my annual spring program.
From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced
September 15, 2024
Too often, students instinctively reach for the calculator.
Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?
September 15, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
One of the three vending machines on the school campus.
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
I carry an 8-month-old baby Io.
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
Some productive and unproductive ways to combat after-school slump.
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024

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All content by George Huang
Idan takes a selfie during his first week at SHS

Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga

George Huang and Hannah Lee
August 30, 2023
William and Kevin Zhao

Senior Mag 2023: Twin Trouble

George Huang and Hannah Lee
August 30, 2023
My all-time screen time record

Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive

George Huang
May 1, 2023
Mt Umunhum from the air.

The Box on the mountain: My Bay Area icon

George Huang
March 15, 2023
George Huang

‘Puss in Boots’: the underdog story of a Dreamworks’ masterpiece

George Huang
February 16, 2023
Senior point guard Nick Tjaden shoots a floater in the game against Palo Alto on Jan. 20.

Boys’ basketball edges out Gunn, but faces tough tests in De Anza

George Huang and Zack Zhang
January 29, 2023
“AI Art Story by George Huang, Eric Shi, Andrew Lin” generated by Midjourney.

AI-generated images aren’t the future of art

Andrew Lin, George Huang, and Eric Shi
January 24, 2023
Wu clings onto the wall while warming up for the day’s climb.

English teacher rocks at rock climbing

George Huang
December 1, 2022
Senior Mateusz Palusinski dribbles the ball down the court in the Thursday game against Aptos High School. 

Season preview: Boys’ basketball returns strong lineup for upper league

George Huang and Zack Zhang
November 18, 2022
Catalytic converters: why they get stolen and how it can be prevented

Catalytic converters: why they get stolen and how it can be prevented

George Huang
November 16, 2022
Saratoga, Wyoming

May the best Saratoga win!

George Huang and Alexander Kan
September 30, 2022
Andrew Tate and his Bugatti

Andrew Tate: why he and his misogynistic beliefs need to be stopped

George Huang
September 17, 2022
Don’t play agar.io before you do your homework.

Minor addictions: Online games feed procrastination

George Huang
June 5, 2022
Option 2 is preferred by Los Gatos High School while Option 3 is preferred by Saratoga High School

Board shies away from backing a bell schedule for next year

George Huang and Nilay Mishra
May 22, 2022
NATO’s expansion plays a role in Putin’s invasion Ukraine

NATO’s expansion plays a role in Putin’s invasion Ukraine

George Huang
April 2, 2022
Genshin Impact has over 100 million downloads on mobile as of January 2022

Genshin Impact is a Gacha masterpiece

George Huang
March 31, 2022
Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
February 8, 2022
 

Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
February 8, 2022
A screenshot of Cryptopunk #9998, which lacks the blockchain and inherent value of the NFT.

NFTs: What they are and why they are worth millions

George Huang and Jonathan Li
January 9, 2022
The road construction plan for Saratoga Avenue, as planned by Fehr and Peers.

Construction on Saratoga Avenue aims to improve alternative transportation

George Huang
November 9, 2021

I. hate. flies.

George Huang
September 30, 2021

Brutally honest college essay: Sleep is always on my mind

George Huang
September 23, 2021
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