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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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Change the prerequisites for AP Physics C

Rohan Kumar
March 8, 2021
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Top 10 ways to catch a leprechaun

Rohan Kumar and Alan Zu
March 6, 2021
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Getting back into video games during the holidays proves to be a bumpy ride

Rohan Kumar
January 27, 2021
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Senior cleans his desk for the first time in forever

Rohan Kumar
January 27, 2021
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Top 10 ways to celebrate finishing college apps

Rohan Kumar and Alan Zu
January 24, 2021
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Google Sheets is the best productivity tool

Rohan Kumar
January 21, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Quiz Bowl team makes nationals again

Vinay Gollamudi and Howard Shu
December 7, 2020
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Quarantine is a completely new ball game

Rohan Kumar
November 21, 2020
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Appeals court’s decision to make UCs test-blind hurts many seniors

Rohan Kumar and Andrew Li
November 13, 2020
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Students develop programming skills during quarantine

Rohan Kumar and Andrew Li
November 5, 2020
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Nonprofits are a full-time venture, not a high school hobby

Manasi Garg and Rohan Kumar
October 7, 2020
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Lockdown browsers excel at failing to prevent cheating

Rohan Kumar
October 7, 2020
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A home away from home: in Minecraft

Rohan Kumar, Andrew Li, and Alan Zu
September 1, 2020
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Although devastating, the coronavirus has brought a needed reprieve for students

Rohan Kumar
April 16, 2020
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Exploring the difference between night owls and early birds

Rohan Kumar and Viraaj Reddi
March 25, 2020

Percy Jackson: The bright light of my childhood

Rohan Kumar
March 12, 2020

Science Bowl team wins second place at regionals

Rohan Kumar and Christine Zhang
February 10, 2020

College counseling: A helping hand or a stifling grasp?

Rohan Kumar and Samantha Yee
February 7, 2020

As stores drop out of Benefit Fashion Show, commissioners struggle to find replacements

Rohan Kumar and Christine Zhang
January 27, 2020
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Life360 and similar tracking apps are double-edged swords

Rohan Kumar and Kavita Sundaram
January 13, 2020

Saratoga students drive competitive culture, collective success

Rohan Kumar
December 13, 2019

Nintendo’s new ‘Ring Fit Adventure’ helps gamers get gains

Rohan Kumar
November 20, 2019
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Pets reduce stress and add joy to teenagers’ lives

Rohan Kumar and Lihi Shoshani
November 1, 2019
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School finally installs new kiln to replace one damaged in 2017 fire

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019

The YouTube con job: Americans need to pay attention to real, valuable issues instead of fixating on brain-dead, flashy entertainment

Rohan Kumar
October 28, 2019
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Geese are the new bane of humanity

Rohan Kumar
October 17, 2019

Can physics teachers play competitive dodgeball?

Rohan Kumar
September 19, 2019

More vending machines to be added to help with eating issues caused by stricter tutorial

Rohan Kumar and Andrew Lee
September 19, 2019

Dance commission prepares for ‘High School Musical’-themed Homecoming dance

Vicky Bai and Rohan Kumar
September 19, 2019

Reduced-waste lifestyles combat overflowing landfills

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
September 18, 2019

Number of teaching assistants in decline

Rohan Kumar and Selena Liu
September 16, 2019

New AP registration system does not benefit students, even as College Board profits

Rohan Kumar
September 11, 2019

China’s controlling the environment, everybody

Rohan Kumar
September 5, 2019

Students stray from STEM norm, pursue humanities-focused summer programs

Rohan Kumar
May 20, 2019
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Staff editorial: School’s ‘toxic’ competition incentivizes hard work, has long-term benefits

Rohan Kumar
April 29, 2019
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FRC and FTC robotics teams clash with world’s best in Houston

Jackson Green and Rohan Kumar
April 28, 2019

Top 10 ways to create a self-sufficient ecosystem in your backyard

Rohan Kumar
April 25, 2019
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Younger siblings often emulate their older sibling’s interests, but take their own path

Rohan Kumar and Alan Zu
April 25, 2019

Quiz Bowl team, lacking key players, nevertheless places fifth at state tournament

Rohan Kumar
April 24, 2019
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App Dev begins digitizing campus trophy cases

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
April 3, 2019

FRC Team qualifies for the World Championships twice through regional competitions

Rohan Kumar
April 1, 2019

Humanity’s impact on environment exacting steeper price

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
March 27, 2019

Quiz Bowl team places second at Cal Cup 3

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Green New Deal or Green No Deal?

Rohan Kumar
March 26, 2019

Automated lunch check-in helps lines move faster

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
March 26, 2019

Jussie Smollett’s staged hate crime devalues all hate crime accusations

Rohan Kumar
March 26, 2019

Pro: Redwood Middle School’s math policy harmful to student growth

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Breaking down the Holy Trinity of .IO games

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 12, 2019

Pro: Students should learn coding early on in their education

Rohan Kumar
February 12, 2019

Top 10 ways to survive Valentine’s Day

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
February 6, 2019

Students are more comfortable in their classes during second semester

Rohan Kumar
February 6, 2019
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Robotics build season in full swing

Rohan Kumar
January 31, 2019

Where does our food come from?

Rohan Kumar
December 11, 2018

Procrastinating can be effective if done in the right way

Neeti Badve and Rohan Kumar
December 10, 2018

Lesson learned: Iterative studying works better than cramming

Rohan Kumar
November 28, 2018

How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick

Angelina Chen and Rohan Kumar
November 28, 2018

How to protect your pennies

Rohan Kumar and Sean Oh
November 28, 2018

History Bowl team places second at regional tournament

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
November 2, 2018

Quiz Bowlers place second at the first California Cup

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018

Upperclassmen express doubts about COSMOS, explore other summer programs

Rohan Kumar and Anishi Patel
October 29, 2018

It’s time to begin binging on books

Rohan Kumar and Aaria Thomas
October 25, 2018

The Prime of my life: How Amazon came to dominate the Kumar household

Rohan Kumar
October 25, 2018

Robotics: New JV and varsity FTC teams promote participation

Rohan Kumar
October 23, 2018

Pro/Con: Minimalism

Justin Guo and Rohan Kumar
October 23, 2018

Top 10 ways to get your teacher to love you

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
September 27, 2018

Robotics reaches unprecedented levels of enrollment

Rohan Kumar
September 27, 2018

The environment needs protection; jobs don’t

Rohan Kumar
September 27, 2018
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Boba ‘bandits’ steal popular drink from class fundraisers

Rohan Kumar and Anishi Patel
September 25, 2018
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