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Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 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
The runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 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
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

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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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