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Seniors pose in front of a model ship at the United States Naval Academy.
6 seniors test their mettle in summer program at U.S. Naval Academy
September 19, 2024
Henry Arellanes starts the school year by working to advance the softball batting cages and implement water stations.
New plant supervisor looks to improve athletic facilities
September 18, 2024
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
Casavant derives Newton’s second law to the class.
A survival guide to AP Physics 1 and 2
September 19, 2024
Kanye West notoriously grabs the microphone from Taylor Swift at the VMAs in 2009 as she accepts the "Best Female Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards.
From A-List to off-the-list: the downfall of Kanye West
September 19, 2024
Fans notice tension between the two co-stars.
‘It Ends With Us’ star Lively faces backlash over domestic violence remarks
September 19, 2024
Our conversation with ChatGPT.
Can an AI chatbot be your new best friend?
September 18, 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
Junior Thalea Charton passes the ball during an after-school practice.
Season preview: Girls’ water polo tries to stay afloat with only 8 players
September 19, 2024
Abandoned aquatic facility in Rio
The devastating side of Olympic hosting
September 19, 2024
In her toughest match-up of the season, middle blocker Aanya Hotha serves the match point.
Star sophomore volleyball player makes strides toward her lofty goals
September 19, 2024
Freshman Chloe Zeng dives to narrowly save the ball during a game against Milpitas on Sept. 17.
Girls’ volleyball starts 1-1 in El Camino
September 18, 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 Nirvan Shah faces off against junior Brady Liang at lunch on Sept. 16.
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 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
Keeping a balanced schedule can be hard in a 24-hour day.
Facing 11th grade: my new lifestyle for the new year
September 19, 2024
This so called “trendy” sport leaves the rest of the racquetball community in quite the pickle.
A plea to pickleballers from a ticked off tennis player
September 19, 2024
My pandemic level of monthly letters.
Hand-written letters are simple beauty
September 19, 2024
Kristen Thomson (left), Isla Thomson (right) and Spencer Thomson (top) on their first day all at the same school, 2024.
The three Thomsons find comfort in having family on campus
September 19, 2024
Superstitions across the world vary based on traditions and culture all the way from black cats to Friday the 13th.
Can superstitions boost confidence and performance?
September 18, 2024

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All content by Karthik Sreedhara
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Former stage actor working as Activities Office secretary for SHS

Shivani Chadha and Karthik Sreedhara
April 6, 2011
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New assistant principal a familiar face

Karthik Sreedhara and Parul Singh
February 10, 2011

Researchers provide glance into future

Kevin Mu and Karthik Sreedhara
December 17, 2010

Saratoga’s first Culture Day promotes awareness

Karthik Sreedhara
December 15, 2010

Professionals share insight about social and interactive media

Karthik Sreedhara
November 9, 2010
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School’s new $3 million media arts building leaves students in awe

Karthik Sreedhara and Karen Yang
September 18, 2010

SHS continues grounds improvements despite budget crisis

Karthik Sreedhara
June 7, 2010

Teachers, students use less paper to save money, environment

Karthik Sreedhara
March 16, 2010

SafeRides commences for the second year

Karthik Sreedhara
January 26, 2010

Middle College provides junior with freedom

Albert Gu and Karthik Sreedhara
January 26, 2010

Behind closed doors: what happens when someone gets expelled

David Eng and Karthik Sreedhara
November 16, 2009
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New English teacher enjoys SHS experience

Karthik Sreedhara
October 20, 2009

Health hopefuls deluded by food and exercise myths

Karthik Sreedhara
October 20, 2009

German foreign exchange student adjusts to campus life

Karen Lyu and Karthik Sreedhara
September 8, 2009

Japanese student settles into Saratoga, misses home

Karen Lyu and Karthik Sreedhara
September 4, 2009

Former homeschool student comes to SHS

Karthik Sreedhara
September 4, 2009

Former SHS teacher accepts assistant principal position at Fremont High

Karthik Sreedhara
May 28, 2009

‘Court of Dreams’ ready by next school year

Karthik Sreedhara
May 12, 2009

H1N1 poses minimal threat to SHS

Mira Chaykin and Karthik Sreedhara
May 12, 2009

Open houses assist seniors in making college decisions

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath
April 27, 2009

College admissions rates down

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath
April 16, 2009

Pluses outweigh minuses for video games

Karthik Sreedhara and Melody Zhang
March 10, 2009

SHS to host first DUI trial

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
March 2, 2009
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School considers switch to full block schedule

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
February 11, 2009

SHS to host Challenge Day

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
January 14, 2009

School to update website

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
January 5, 2009

Obama favored by media bias

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
November 19, 2008

Colin Powell right to endorse Barack Obama

Karthik Sreedhara and Rahul Thakker
November 4, 2008

Investments in science worth the risk

Vijay Menon and Karthik Sreedhara
October 9, 2008

‘History Nerd’ teaching World History and Government

Karthik Sreedhara
September 17, 2008

Saratoga High welcomes new librarian

Karthik Sreedhara
September 17, 2008

Saratoga High welcomes new librarian

Karthik Sreedhara
September 12, 2008

‘History Nerd’ teaching World History and Government

Karthik Sreedhara
September 12, 2008
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