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Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.

Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business

Ashni Pillai March 22, 2025

Sophomore Sia Chowdri remembers how  in fourth grade, she first played around with baking at El Chico, her great uncle’s bakery in Prayagraj, India. The bakery, a four-story establishment, is known...

Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”

WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time

Clara Choi March 21, 2025

Rating: 5/5 Falcons Initially, I watched “The Imitation Game” (released in 2014) only to receive extra credit for World History teacher Mike Davey’s World War II unit. It was February break, and...

Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”

Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography

Ruiyan Zhu March 21, 2025

In freshman year, junior Emily Haworth received a life-changing gift from her aunt: a Sony DSC HX 80 camera. Soon after, she began using it to take photos at the concerts she attends regularly. One...

Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.

MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe

Renisha Mandal March 21, 2025

On any given night, senior Asheeka Noronha can be found sitting on her bedroom floor, blasting Steve Lacy music and carefully assembling different parts together to create 3D printed hands or arms.  Noronha...

Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.

Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection

Bryan Zhao March 19, 2025

When senior Timothy Wei presented his research at the Vancouver Convention Center during a conference in British Columbia, Canada, in December, he admitted to feeling both confident and nervous: confident...

Berger posts her videos on her YouTube channel for her friends and family to watch.

Senior documents end-of-high school memories on her YouTube Channel

Evangelina Stepanchenko March 19, 2025

After arriving at the McAfee Center for a “Radium Girls” dress rehearsal, senior Katie Berger opened the camera app on her phone and started vlogging her last high school fall play. She turned the...

Bynes in the 2000s vs now.

Amanda Bynes: a sorrowful tale of child star who spiraled downhill

Medha Sunkara March 17, 2025

In the early 2000s, Amanda Bynes, now 38, emerged as one of the most popular young stars.  She starred in movies such as “She’s the Man,” “What a Girl Wants” and “Easy A,” as well as...

The California Berkeley Symphony Orchestra bows after a spectacular performance.

Playing beautiful music continues to inspire math major in college

Florence Wei March 17, 2025

Class of ’23 alumna Carolyn Pyun was an avid violinist when she attended Saratoga High — but that doesn’t mean she’s stopped playing now that she’s graduated and in college. Though she is now...

Ahuja (middle right) and her college teammates meeting “Jeopardy!” TV show legend, Sam Buttrey, at a student union pop up.

Keeping the streak alive: Alumna Simarya Ahuja takes on Quiz Bowl in college

Sia Bharadhwaj March 16, 2025

For Class of ‘24 alumna Simarya Ahuja, Quiz Bowl was never just about trivia — it was a gateway to belonging, confidence and self-discovery. What started as a simple search for a high school club became...

Pluto TV deserves to be recognized and supported as a free streaming service.

Pluto TV: the indulgent streaming service for the cost conscious

Kara Nikfar March 16, 2025

Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock and many more are all streaming services that many love, ranging from $100 to $150 a year on average, but for someone looking for fun, free and fabulous television,...

SZA released a teaser for her new album on December 9, 2024.

SZA’s latest album hits all the right notes

Sia Bharadhwaj March 14, 2025

I found myself constantly refreshing Spotify at midnight on Dec. 20, waiting for the album SOS Deluxe: LANA to drop. Like many fans, I was excited to hear what SZA had in store.  But instead of a midnight...

The movie covers a budding romance between a star quarterback and cheerleader.

Don’t sideline ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me’ on your next movie night

Dhatri Iyer and William Norwood March 13, 2025

Seemingly, every couple of years, a social media star turns to their next big break: a shot at acting. They believe they are destined to star in the next big blockbuster, but each time, they fall short. Recently,...

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