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Hong and Leung pose for a photo in the music building — the place they spend most of their tutorials and lunches.

Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates

Christina Chang and Martin Xu July 1, 2023

The rich, mellow sounds of classical music resonated in the living room as then-second graders Channie Hong and Trevor Leung lounged on their piano teacher’s couch. They remember focusing their attention...

The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1.

School seeks new assistant principal for next year

Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang March 28, 2023

Editor's Note: As of March 27, the job description has been updated from the previous full-time 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) to 0.6 FTE. A job listing for a full-time assistant principal position...

Senior Anthony Wang and two assistant coaches, sophomore Skyler Mao and freshman Lawson Wang, teach four students in Redwood’s black team. 

Clubs build connections with middle school counterparts

Sam Bai and Jonny Luo March 15, 2023

As clubs and extracurriculars become increasingly popular, high school students have begun outreach to middle schoolers to encourage younger students to build both their skills and passions.  MSET...

Fallen tree branches litter the ramp in front of the library.

Atmospheric river brings heavy winds, fallen trees and destruction to campus facilities

Christina Chang March 14, 2023

Saratoga was drenched in heavy rain Tuesday, March 14, as California saw yet another powerful atmospheric river — a type of storm “named for their long, narrow shape and the prodigious amount of water...

A young eighth grade Christina brings the ball down the court against a press during a Tri City PA-PAP Squad game against Tri City Shoyu Sisters in 2018.

An athlete’s journey: learning to quit

Christina Chang February 27, 2023

After eight years of playing basketball, my athletic career came to an end my junior year. Unlike the senior night celebration many high school athletes envision, my years-long journey was capped off with...

Despite an increase in public awareness and advocacy, gun violence continues to rock the country now more than ever.

Ten years since Sandy Hook: No week has passed in 2022 without a mass shooting

Sunny Cao and Saachi Jain December 14, 2022

Six-year-old Allison Wyatt crouched in the corner of her first-grade classroom, terrified. The gunshots of 20-year-old Adam Lanza’s AR-15 rifle pierced the air as the screams intensified in Sandy Hook...

A Black doll was found hanging from a noose in the main quad on the morning of Nov. 13.

Staff editorial: Racist incident a reminder of the work we need to do

Shaan Sridhar November 20, 2022

Our school is diverse by national standards: We have a large Asian American population of 58.7%, covering a vast number of cultures and identities. Our diversity tends to indicate that we have an accepting...

A duck puts up a superficial facade of calmness as it floats peacefully along the surface of the water; beneath the surface, it paddles frantically to stay afloat.

Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable

Christina Chang November 20, 2022

In a highly competitive school like Saratoga High — which ranks as the No. 1 best college prep public high school in California according to Niche — students uphold a reputation of high grades, impressive...

Similar to last year, the school is still providing food such as this pasta bake.

Despite flaws, free lunch benefits students across the state

Jonny Luo September 11, 2022

Most of us don’t ever think of California as a state rife with poverty, but in reality, it has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation. According to a Census Bureau Report, that number hovered...

Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Top 10: annoying orchestra sections

Shannon Ma and Carolyn Wang September 11, 2022

10. Double basses. Problematically unproblematic. 9. Harp. Source of the most ethereal sound on this planet. 8. Percussion. The heartbeat of an orchestra. That steady underlying rhythm...

Junior Owen Liang mounts the new intake hardstop, preventing the intake from deploying too far down.

Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments

Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu September 11, 2022

After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting...

The football team lost their first home game against Willow Glen on Sept. 2. 

Football team stays optimistic for a successful season

Anika Kapasi September 11, 2022

Head Coach: Stephen Matos Last year’s record: 1-4 Recap: In the El Camino league last season, the team's only win was their Homecoming game against Monta Vista. With heavy injuries to an already...

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