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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 Shreya Rallabandi
Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Shreya Rallabandi
August 30, 2023

Senior Mag 2023: The places that defined our class

Shreya Rallabandi and Allison Tan
June 6, 2023
The ASSIST garden, guarded by a sign pointing towards the program’s classroom.

Into ASSIST, the program supporting students outside the classroom

Shreya Rallabandi
April 5, 2023
Left to right: A drug dealer, turned cop, depressed father and mobster all eye a cocaine drop in the depths of a Georgia national park.

‘Cocaine Bear’ satisfies viewers looking for rudimentary entertainment

Shreya Rallabandi and Zach Zinman
March 28, 2023
LGHS stays shrouded in the night while SHS goes on to see another day.

Los Gatos High deserved to have school, too

Shreya Rallabandi
February 12, 2023
POV: Listening to “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” by Soulja Boy this Feb. 14.

Top 10: Valentine’s Day songs

Shreya Rallabandi
February 12, 2023
The fans want to know!

In college admissions, discussing mental health comes with frustrating downsides

Allison Tan and Shreya Rallabandi
January 31, 2023
Class of ‘65 alumnus Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “The Fabelmans,” covers much of his experience at the school.

‘The Fabelmans’ puts spotlight on antisemitic abuse directed at school’s most famous alumnus

Shreya Rallabandi and Shaan Sridhar
December 12, 2022
Superintendent Sanderson’s official district portrait.

Meet Bill Sanderson: beekeeper, food-lover and district new superintendent

Shreya Rallabandi
November 17, 2022
Senior Lucas Dennis anticipates the play while playing shortstop during a game against Milpitas last year.

Senior pitcher commits to Pomona-Pitzer

Shreya Rallabandi
November 2, 2022
Peach Fuzz performs in front of the McAfee Center during the Falcon Food Truck Fest on Aug. 16.

Up-and-coming student band Peach Fuzz gets their start at school events

Shreya Rallabandi
October 14, 2022
Counselor Brad Ward leads a college application introductory presentation for seniors in the new College and Career Center on Aug. 25.

College and career counselor Brad Ward quickly settles into the school community

Tara Natarajan, Shreya Rallabandi, and Beverly Xu
September 19, 2022
We love astrology!

We love astrology!

Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang
December 1, 2021
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
AOC’s Aurora James gown at the 2021 Met Gala

AOC’s Met Gala look didn’t meet my expectations

Shreya Rallabandi
November 29, 2021
Teachers gather for a picture in the library after the Nov. 16 LGSUHSD board meeting.

District Teachers Association rallies behind effort to get higher pay

Sam Bai, Shreya Rallabandi, and Aiden Ye
November 22, 2021
Freshmen Caleb Yu, Arsh Tikku, Langdon Huynh and Vivaan Suri review their cases during speech and debate practice on Oct. 1.

Speech and debate, facing challenges on all fronts, begins to find solutions

Nikhil Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
October 7, 2021

Faculty bring their A-game quad day to ring in Homecoming

Shreya Rallabandi
October 6, 2021
Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
October 5, 2021
Semicolon Saratoga is scheduled to sell t-shirts designed by senior Isabel Lee in October to fundraise for Project Semicolon.

Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
September 20, 2021
Held by her godfather, Panidis gets baptized at 4 months old, accompanied by her paternal grandmother and older sister.

Searching for faith: Student reflects on how time at Catholic prep school shaped her religious beliefs

Shreya Rallabandi
September 9, 2021
Kerry Mohnike and STEM and Chinese teacher Sara Tseng chat at Mohnike’s surprise retirement party held on Friday, Sept. 3, in the wellness center.

After 30 years in multiple roles, assistant principal Kerry Mohnike retires

Jonny Luo and Shreya Rallabandi
September 8, 2021
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As speech and debate postseason closes, competitors look toward next year

Shreya Rallabandi
May 13, 2021
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March 13, 2021, prompts a slew of ‘lockdown day’ memories

Shreya Rallabandi
May 11, 2021
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COVID-19 cases force quarantines for multiple sports

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
May 6, 2021
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
May 1, 2021
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
April 25, 2021
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Top 10 worst texting slang

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
April 21, 2021
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Saratoga community responds to rise in anti-Asian violence with calls for change

Selina Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Carolyn Wang
April 1, 2021
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Sophomore Arnav Garg creates podcast to advance drone-kit business

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
March 27, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
March 26, 2021
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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

Shreya Rallabandi and Viraaj Reddi
March 19, 2021
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Teachers begin receiving vaccinations as phase 3A return draws closer

Shreya Rallabandi
March 11, 2021
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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
March 10, 2021
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Anticipating state mandate, social studies department adds ethnic studies course option for freshmen

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
February 21, 2021
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Introducing Momentum: the simplest productivity tool

Shreya Rallabandi
February 11, 2021
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When the vaccines arrive, just take them

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
January 6, 2021
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Massachusetts preparatory school makes major shifts to accommodate its students

Shreya Rallabandi
December 15, 2020

Girls water polo prepares for uncertain, challenging season

Shreya Rallabandi and Alan Zu
December 9, 2020
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Harry Styles’ Vogue cover does not deserve this much hype

Shreya Rallabandi
December 1, 2020
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Stop hating on country music y’all

Shreya Rallabandi
November 27, 2020
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
November 5, 2020
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Please let me go back on Canvas quizzes

Shreya Rallabandi
November 4, 2020
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Students and teachers conflicted over prospect of transitioning into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi
October 25, 2020
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Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
October 10, 2020
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District plans to start transition into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi
October 3, 2020

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
September 18, 2020
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District introduces new tips hotline as a part of effort to foster inclusive environment

Shreya Rallabandi
September 12, 2020
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
September 1, 2020
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