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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil

William Norwood
January 11, 2025
Compared to the state of California and Santa Clara County rankings, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Unified School District came out on top with stark differences.

Photo or Graphic for: State testing — some key numbers behind the results

Kara Nikfar
December 13, 2024
The new 2024-25 calendar gives students a full week off for Thanksgiving.

Photo or Graphic for: Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving

William Norwood and Sarah Thomas
January 26, 2024
District staff presented a comparison of graduation requirement differences between Saratoga High and Los Gatos High at the special board meeting on Feb. 13.

Photo or Graphic for: District to reconvene alignment work groups, implement ethnic studies graduation requirement

Avani Kongetira and Shaan Sridhar
March 30, 2023
Winning the photo contest is one of the many ways that junior Ryan Lin has worked to spread drug awareness. 

Photo or Graphic for: Junior commits to spreading anti-drug use message, wins Red Ribbon contest

Anamika Anand
February 12, 2023
Superintendent Bill Sanderson, board trustees Cynthia Chang, David Guidry, Katherine Tseng and Theresa Bond and a community member (on behalf of board trustee Peter Hertan) honor retiring and outgoing board trustees Chang, Guidry and Hertan at the Nov. 15 board meeting.

Photo or Graphic for: 2 retired teachers and Saratoga parent win seats on school board

Shaan Sridhar
November 20, 2022
The school’s security cameras show two persons of interest involved in the incident.

Photo or Graphic for: School fights back against racist incident involving Black doll found hanging in a noose in the quad

Kathy Wang
November 17, 2022
 The Board of Trustees debates the implementation of a new bell schedule at the meeting on May 10.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: A vote of no confidence in the school board

Shaan Sridhar
May 22, 2022
Option 2 is preferred by Los Gatos High School while Option 3 is preferred by Saratoga High School

Photo or Graphic for: Board shies away from backing a bell schedule for next year

George Huang and Nilay Mishra
May 22, 2022
Students, parents and staff indicate schedule preferences in a district-wide survey.

Photo or Graphic for: Reactions to 3 possible spring semester bell schedules favored by board

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021
“Draft A” is one of three bell schedule proposals created by the district that the board preferred.

Photo or Graphic for: Keep our bell schedule simple: 85-minute classes and daily tutorials

Shaan Sridhar
November 29, 2021
The district aligned valedictorian and salutatorian GPA calculation.

Photo or Graphic for: District aligns GPA policies between both school sites

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
November 18, 2021
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