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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
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 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
The new installment in the “Quiet Place” series originally hinted at an emotionally impactful story about the tragedies of the apocalypse, increasing fan expectations.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo engages with the audience while singing “enough for you” during her concert.
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 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 Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
Awaiting the inquiry results, Jordan Chiles looks at the screen anxiously.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 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
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
One of the three vending machines on the school campus.
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
I carry an 8-month-old baby Io.
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
Some productive and unproductive ways to combat after-school slump.
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024

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All content by McKenna Galvin

Winter Guard competes in San Diego

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
April 7, 2013

Students factor cost into college decision

McKenna Galvin
April 3, 2013

Legacy a necessary consideration in college admissions

McKenna Galvin
February 6, 2013

Texting a threat to driver safety

McKenna Galvin
February 6, 2013
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Humor and good fun in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
February 4, 2013

Humor and humiliation in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
February 3, 2013

Guard and percussion kick off their winter seasons

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
December 16, 2012

Puerto Rico should be a state

McKenna Galvin and Nitya Sampath
December 12, 2012

Mandatory freshman P.E. policy rescinded—at least for a year

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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With millions watching, marching band performs in Macy’s parade

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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School unveils new web store

McKenna Galvin
November 21, 2012
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Marching season in full swing

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012
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Proposed P.E. policy to undergo further discussion

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012

Parents, please stay out of the parking lot

McKenna Galvin
October 26, 2012
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Proposed new P.E. policy raises controversy

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 17, 2012

Upperclassmen turn to community colleges for summer enrichment

Nick Chow and McKenna Galvin
September 19, 2012
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History Day entries advance to national competition

McKenna Galvin
May 16, 2012

Students explore Utah on ‘Wild West’ trip

McKenna Galvin
May 11, 2012
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Students hoping for ticket to nationals in state History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
April 27, 2012
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Simple changes promote healthy lifestyle

McKenna Galvin
April 4, 2012

School hosts country History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
April 4, 2012

School to host county History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
March 10, 2012
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Students prepare for History Day competition

McKenna Galvin and Rohan Rajeev
February 15, 2012

SOPA and PIPA overstepping their intentions and boundaries

McKenna Galvin and Stanley Yip
February 9, 2012

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Take charge of those taking over: bullying

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 14, 2011

English teacher’s annual Motif Fair explores ‘The Scarlet Letter’

McKenna Galvin
December 13, 2011

Winter Guard season starts up

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 7, 2011

What about my heritage?

McKenna Galvin
November 2, 2011

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin
October 24, 2011

Thieves break into Color Guard bus at Cupertino band competition

McKenna Galvin
October 20, 2011

MAP field trip builds teamwork, respect

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
September 22, 2011

Grades should incorporate effort, not just mastery of tests

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
September 17, 2011

Can you order from a drive-thru without a car?

McKenna Galvin
September 9, 2011
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