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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Kaasha Minocha
MSET Cuttlefish members pose for a team photo at their Maryland Tech Invitational during the 2020-2021 season.

A tale of two robotics engineers

Kaasha Minocha
May 10, 2022
My family and I watch the final season of “Downton Abbey” on Netflix.

Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch

Kaasha Minocha
November 19, 2021
I debate whether to redownload and login into Instagram again.

Facebook should take real action to minimize harm for teenage girls on Instagram

Kaasha Minocha
November 18, 2021
I practice driving for my behind-the-wheel test in my mini-van.

I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist.

Kaasha Minocha
October 6, 2021
Senior Morgan Bettinger stands outside the NYU Stern School of Business during her college visit tour. 

College visits offer insights but are still limited

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
September 20, 2021
Vanessa and Usnavi dance and sing in “In the Heights” hit number “Carnaval del Barrio.” 

‘In the Heights’: inspiring music but flat storyline

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2021
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Empowerment coach creates hub to inspire and increase students’ self-worth

Kaasha Minocha
May 13, 2021

Through trial and error, junior finetunes her studying methods

Kaasha Minocha
April 24, 2021
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‘Dancing with the Devil’ shares Demi Lovato’s struggle with her overdose

Kaasha Minocha
April 21, 2021
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‘Waffles and Mochi’: a brilliant, educational find for children

Kaasha Minocha
April 14, 2021
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Seniors utilize their second semester to explore new hobbies

Kaasha Minocha
March 21, 2021
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‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ is cliched and unrealistic

Kaasha Minocha
March 8, 2021
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Robotics team wins top two awards, qualifies for regionals

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
March 4, 2021
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Books in 2021: a reading marathon

Kaasha Minocha
January 14, 2021
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Robotics: Paused in-person cohorts lead to new challenges, opportunities

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
January 14, 2021
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Saratoga alumna continues journalism through a blog

Kaasha Minocha and Kavita Sundaram
January 11, 2021
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In light of uncertainty surrounding pandemic, ICAC officers propose alternative plans for a delayed Bombay in the Bay

Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2020
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Climbing to the ultimate goal: summiting Mount Shasta

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020
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Dog proves to be the gift that keeps on giving

Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2020
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M-SET outreach team members create English videos for students in rural India

Kaasha Minocha
October 16, 2020
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Senior organizes virtual neuroscience summer camps for elementary school students

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Kaasha Minocha
October 8, 2020
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Junior starts non-profit organization to spread happiness through singing

Kaasha Minocha
September 5, 2020
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Robotics team mentors Argonaut Elementary students through virtual software summer program

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
September 5, 2020
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Quarantine helps reporters develop healthy habits and fun self-care tasks

Kaasha Minocha and Hannah Lee
August 29, 2020
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Administration and senior class office plan to hold in-person prom in December

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
May 22, 2020
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Junior uses art to depict the impacts on COVID-19 on daily life

Kaasha Minocha
April 16, 2020
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Maybe I’m the new Gordon Ramsay?

Kaasha Minocha
April 14, 2020
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M-SET mentors and students print and deliver 3-D-printed face shields to local hospitals

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
April 11, 2020
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Administration looks for temporary locations for robotics to relocate to during renovations

Michael Wong, Bill Yuan, and Kaasha Minocha
April 1, 2020

Freshman develops her basketball skills, becomes leader of the JV girls’ basketball team

Kaasha Minocha
March 6, 2020

Male students share experiences of pursuing stereotypically female activities

Kaasha Minocha and Kaitlyn Tsai
March 6, 2020
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As build season comes to a close, M-SET preps for competitions

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
March 5, 2020

BNB proceeds will go toward ending child marriage in India

Selena Liu, Viraaj Reddi, and Kaasha Minocha
February 6, 2020

Althea: a modern solution for sexual assault victims

Kaasha Minocha and Andrew Li
January 27, 2020
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Senior who sang at Carnegie Hall recalls her perfect pitch experiences

Kaasha Minocha
January 27, 2020

Yikes, look away: Students reminisce and regret Old Navy outfits

Kaasha Minocha
January 22, 2020

Rational and irrational fears leave students to cope with intense anxiety and stress

Kaasha Minocha
January 22, 2020

Robotics scrimmage provides rewarding experience

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2019

IoT club works on a long-term project, teaches elementary schoolers

Shreya Katkere and Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2019

More vending machines with healthy offerings implemented around campus

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
November 15, 2019

Services help students with learning disabilities

Kaasha Minocha
November 15, 2019

M-SET spreads STEM to Argonaut Elementary students through mentoring program

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
October 17, 2019

100 Word Rants

Kaitlyn Tsai, Kaasha Minocha, Manasi Garg, and Leo Cao
October 17, 2019

Grace, poise and perseverance: Indian classical dancers share their unique experiences

Kaasha Minocha and Shama Gupta
October 14, 2019

Viewers saddened by Disney Channel star’s early death

Kaasha Minocha and Harshini Velchamy
September 16, 2019

Catching Enough Z’s: Students transition from their summer sleep schedule back to school

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2019
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Maseratis for Munchkins: M-SET Robotics builds toy cars for toddlers

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2019

Alumna Ginestet-Araki returns to school after 12 years

Kaasha Minocha and Anna Novoselov
September 9, 2019
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