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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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All content by Jeanette Zhou
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Stuck in a single: rowing during the pandemic

Jeanette Zhou
October 27, 2020
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TikTok: ‘keyboard courage’ promotes misogyny

Jeanette Zhou
September 18, 2020
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Saratoga kids need to sew

Jeanette Zhou
September 17, 2020
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Quarantine shelter-in-place gave me time to finally renovate my bedroom

Jeanette Zhou
May 29, 2020
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Streaming services accommodate spikes in usage

Vicky Bai and Jeanette Zhou
May 20, 2020
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Amidst the fear and panic, Krasinki brings ‘Some Good News’

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jeanette Zhou
May 4, 2020
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Debunking WhatsApp hoaxes: proper precautions for the pandemic

Jeanette Zhou
May 4, 2020
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Hollywood’s elite exploit their power

Jeanette Zhou and Serena Li
March 31, 2020
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Dwyer finds joy in caring for his grandchild

Jeanette Zhou
March 22, 2020
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Saratoga kids need to sew

Jeanette Zhou
March 21, 2020
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New scanning system app ends need for signing in and out of tutorial

Jeanette Zhou
February 11, 2020

Is the grass truly greener on the other side of the school district?

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2020
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A major choice: artists at work

Jeanette Zhou and Nicole Lu
February 5, 2020

Don’t panic, just breathe

Jeanette Zhou and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 31, 2020
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Math teacher’s love story: ‘Our best friends got married to each other, and then we got married’

Anjali Nuggehali and Jeanette Zhou
January 28, 2020
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To take or not to take: What academic path is best?

Jeanette Zhou and Aaria Thomas
December 7, 2019

Artists pursue passion in STEM-oriented school

Jeanette Zhou
December 4, 2019
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Dancers juggle school, studio

Jeanette Zhou
December 2, 2019

USRowing implements new regulations to keep lightweight rowers healthy

Jeanette Zhou
October 28, 2019

For the first time in three years, field hockey team earns CCS spot

Jeanette Zhou
October 28, 2019

Seeing both sides: Transfers assess differences between Saratoga and Los Gatos High

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
October 28, 2019

Migraines affect many, seldom receive proper treatment

Jeanette Zhou and Bill Yuan
October 25, 2019

Cheer alumna returns to coach, will allow team to compete

Jeanette Zhou and Joann Zhang
September 19, 2019

Increasing instructional minutes can cause an increase in academic achievement

Jeanette Zhou
September 19, 2019

Ten-minute workouts: the secret to model-worthy Instagram abs?

Jeanette Zhou and Kavita Sundaram
September 12, 2019
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