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Class of 2022 National Merit Semifinalists revealed

Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win

2021-22 Homecoming Court crowned

Staff editorial - Title IX: topic too big for tutorial

Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps

Spirit commission pilots genderless Homecoming court

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

NEWS
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District updates GPA policy for Class of 2025

September 27, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi

On Aug. 30, the administration announced an updated GPA policy that will be in effect starting with the Class of 2025. The updated policy will standardize GPA calculations between Los Gatos High and Saratoga High. Saratoga’s previous GPA...

Robotic teams use offseason to get even stronger after a strong pandemic year

September 25, 2021 — by Arnav Swamy and Martin Xu

Club participation increases to pre-pandemic levels

September 24, 2021 — by Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo

MAP field trips return after pandemic year

September 20, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Victoria Hu

Music department back on track after rough pandemic year

September 20, 2021 — by Shannon Ma and Nikhil Mathihalli

OPINION
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New rough/final draft test format harms students in the long run

September 20, 2021 — by Benjamin Li and Nilay Mishra

With in-person learning beginning to resemble what school looked like before the pandemic, it would be expected that testing would revert to normal, closed-book testing. Several math teachers in AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics, however, are now...

100 Word Rants

September 17, 2021 — by Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou and Zachary Zinman

Controversial testing framework makes changes for the better

September 10, 2021 — by Michael Fok

No right turn on red: Prevent blocked intersections on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road

September 9, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar

California recall elections are fundamentally flawed

September 9, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra

SPORTS
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Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics

September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou

Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism

September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli

Those who opted out of sports relish their return

September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang

FEATURES
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Is experiencing pain for a fashion statement worth it?

September 24, 2021 — by Lena Aribi

Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years

September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu

‘Happier Than Ever’: Billie Eilish’s take on growth

September 20, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Annie Liu

COLUMNS
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Brutally honest college essay: Sleep is always on my mind

September 23, 2021 — by George Huang

Explaining — not solving — the problem causing my massive bank statements

September 22, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou

Sessioning Switzerland

September 17, 2021 — by Sina Salehi

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Mohnike retires after 30 years

16 students opt in for district's new alternative online plan

Students and teachers criticize 'inconvenient' new bell schedule

KQED report: LGHS newspaper journalists stopped from covering controversial stories

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