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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Shivani Chadha

High school in a nutshell

Shivani Chadha
April 29, 2012

Leadership students participate in conference with elementary, middle schools

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
March 29, 2012

Girls’ soccer: Team struggles to capitalize on opportunities

Shivani Chadha
February 8, 2012

World language department branches out to attempt more trips

Shivani Chadha
February 4, 2012

Girls’ soccer: Team begins pre-season on the right foot

Shivani Chadha
January 10, 2012

ASB sponsors holiday drives

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
December 10, 2011

Freshman plays as development player for Earthquakes academy team

Shivani Chadha
November 2, 2011
shstv

SHSTV hits ground running with weekly broadcasts

Shivani Chadha and Anika Jhalani
September 28, 2011

Senior takes wrestling to next level

Shivani Chadha
September 22, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011
Lamm June S

Former stage actor working as Activities Office secretary for SHS

Shivani Chadha and Karthik Sreedhara
April 6, 2011

Saratoga’s own idol took his stuff to the real Idol

Shivani Chadha
April 1, 2011

Policies regarding unexcused absences sometimes unfair to other students

Shivani Chadha
March 20, 2011

Girls’ soccer comes up short in CCS

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
March 1, 2011

Chess team repeats as county champions

Shivani Chadha
February 10, 2011

Girls’ soccer: Eyes on CCS

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
February 5, 2011

DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
January 31, 2011

Aeries closed during crucial finals week

Shivani Chadha and Vivian LeTran
January 22, 2011

Baby bonanza: Three more teachers expecting

Shivani Chadha
January 16, 2011

Record number of students danced the night away at Winter Ball

Shivani Chadha
January 10, 2011

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen
December 15, 2010

Girls’ soccer team slowly gets ball rolling during preseason

Shivani Chadha
December 13, 2010
Baby Cooper

Two teachers give birth within same week

Shivani Chadha
December 3, 2010

Girls’ soccer season looks promising

Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock
November 7, 2010

Facebook friends and foes: Students face dangers of online world

Shivani Chadha
October 18, 2010

Facebook friends and foes: Students face dangers of online world through popular social network

Shivani Chadha
October 18, 2010

Math club offers contests for students

Shivani Chadha
October 14, 2010

College students reflect back on SAT

Shivani Chadha and Dylan Jew
September 15, 2010

Freshman class officers step up to high school challenge

Shivani Chadha
September 14, 2010
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