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Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer
September 18, 2024
New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga
September 15, 2024
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona
September 18, 2024
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 2024
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
September 18, 2024
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced
September 15, 2024
Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?
September 15, 2024
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024
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