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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

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All content by Minsui Tang

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

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

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

Sarah Zhou
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Cashless future’ carries negative implications

Sarah Thomas
The Dance Team practices their turns during practice on Oct. 18.

Dance team adjusts practice schedules to prepare for upcoming competitions

Minsui Tang
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
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
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Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Fog is confusing

Sam Bai
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
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
The Clipper mobile app allows users to search for nearby transportations.

VTA introduces new Clipper mobile app to increase transportation accessibility

Minsui Tang
 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
 In September, Chiu finished a chalk piece inspired by claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces.

Senior explores ‘fear’ through art

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
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Photo or Graphic for: Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li

Girls’ basketball bounces back from tough early season

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

George Huang
 

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

George Huang
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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
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Photo or Graphic for: Fantastic masks and where to find them

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

‘Soundings’ literary magazine resumes after two years

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
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
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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
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Photo or Graphic for: New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
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Photo or Graphic for: Struggling through school half-asleep

Jonathan Si
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
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
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Photo or Graphic for: Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
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Photo or Graphic for: Coalition schools: Move to Common App

Preston Fu
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
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
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Photo or Graphic for: A cool trick to never have to smile for photos

Chris Chen
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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
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On campus for first time all year, new teachers and students try to orient themselves

Minsui Tang
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
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Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

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

Christina Chang and Minsui Tang
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‘Little Women’: Growing up and finding yourself

Minsui Tang
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
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LGBTQIA+ characters deserve happy endings

Minsui Tang and Lily Zhang
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Future of Grad Night for Class of 2021 remains unknown

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
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I tried to develop better studying habits with Youtube vlogs

Minsui Tang
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
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