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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 Minsui Tang

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang
August 30, 2023
The 000-wing women’s bathroom in all its glory.

Photo or Graphic for: School bathrooms: too often a trying experience

Sarah Zhou
May 10, 2023
We have also mastered the eyebrow raise that is a must to accompany the side eye.

Top 10: bombastic side-eye moments

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
April 27, 2023
The three stages of relationship: the talking stage, the situationship and finally the relationship.

Photo or Graphic for: The perfect dating advice from a relationship ‘expert’

Anika Kapasi
March 24, 2023
Ken looks girlypop and Barbie looks like she’s plotting his murder.

‘Barbie’ movie trailer proves to be both disappointing and depressing

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 24, 2023
Every five minutes, there is a scene exactly like this one.

‘Where Are We Going, Dad’ was a banger in 2013, but not now

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 22, 2023
Holiday Pajama Day was good, but we’re still waiting for it to be great.

Top 10: worst spirit day themes

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
March 16, 2023
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Photo or Graphic for: The Academy is out of excuses for the 95th Oscars

Shaan Sridhar
March 10, 2023
You can’t change the minds of the school’s most prolific journalists (looks directly at P3)

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: worst (real) takes heard in the Journalism room

Sarah Thomas
March 1, 2023
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Cashless future’ carries negative implications

Sarah Thomas
February 15, 2023
The Dance Team practices their turns during practice on Oct. 18.

Dance team adjusts practice schedules to prepare for upcoming competitions

Minsui Tang
December 18, 2022
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
December 14, 2022
On Sept. 23, senior Risha Desai and others performed the Bollywood dance during the senior Homecoming Quad Day.

Senior hopes to influence community with enthusiasm for dance

Minsui Tang
October 31, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Fog is confusing

Sam Bai
October 26, 2022
Students can expect nothing more than a generic response from college representatives that they had to compete for space to attend. 

College visits don’t live up to expectations

Atrey Desai and Minsui Tang
October 20, 2022
The dance team stands in their beginning position on Sept. 19 as they wait to begin performing at the first rally of the school year.

Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances

Minsui Tang
September 25, 2022
The Clipper mobile app allows users to search for nearby transportations.

VTA introduces new Clipper mobile app to increase transportation accessibility

Minsui Tang
September 21, 2022
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Photo or Graphic for: Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
May 19, 2022
 In September, Chiu finished a chalk piece inspired by claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces.

Senior explores ‘fear’ through art

Minsui Tang
May 15, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
March 31, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
April 1, 2022
Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Minsui Tang
March 23, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li
March 18, 2022

Girls’ basketball bounces back from tough early season

Minsui Tang
February 10, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
February 8, 2022
 

Photo or Graphic for: Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
February 8, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
February 8, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Fantastic masks and where to find them

Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022
During tutorial, staff members working on Soundings gather to discuss the agenda and review submissions.

‘Soundings’ literary magazine resumes after two years

Minsui Tang
February 4, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
January 30, 2022
Getting left on read, or as some call it, donowalled, is a damaging experience that frankly doesn’t need to exist.

Photo or Graphic for: Read receipts: Considerate or cancerous?

Michael Fok
December 8, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

Avani Kongetira
December 3, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
December 3, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Struggling through school half-asleep

Jonathan Si
October 22, 2021
MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

Sina Salehi and Minsui Tang
October 22, 2021
Social studies teacher Mike Davey teaches his ethnic studies class

After enduring criticism from some parents, new ethnic studies class garners positive responses from freshmen

Nidhi Mathihalli and Minsui Tang
October 21, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
October 11, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Coalition schools: Move to Common App

Preston Fu
October 2, 2021
After school, athletes swim in the school pool for girls water polo practice.

Those who opted out of sports relish their return

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
September 17, 2021
Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, and Minsui Tang
September 9, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: A cool trick to never have to smile for photos

Chris Chen
September 8, 2021
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Spring sports dilemmas: Previous one-sport-rule prompted students to make tough choices about what to play

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
May 25, 2021
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On campus for first time all year, new teachers and students try to orient themselves

Minsui Tang
May 13, 2021
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
May 12, 2021
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Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

Minsui Tang
March 12, 2021
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For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey

Christina Chang and Minsui Tang
March 1, 2021
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‘Little Women’: Growing up and finding yourself

Minsui Tang
March 1, 2021
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
February 8, 2021
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LGBTQIA+ characters deserve happy endings

Minsui Tang and Lily Zhang
December 3, 2020
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Future of Grad Night for Class of 2021 remains unknown

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
November 12, 2020
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I tried to develop better studying habits with Youtube vlogs

Minsui Tang
October 27, 2020
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
September 13, 2020
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