Pickett retires after 9 years of teaching math at the school May 20, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Aiden Ye After nine years of teaching at the school, math teacher Meghan Pickett will retire at the end of the school year. Pickett began her career as a math teacher at Shoreline Middle. After three years of teaching Pre Algebra to students there, Pickett moved to Santa Cruz High School, where she taught AP Statistics for […] read more » Saratoga: Shangri-La of historical homes and orchards May 19, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Though only 13 square miles in size, Saratoga boasts 120 historical residencies, eight of which are members of the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government’s official list of historical districts and properties worthy of preservation. Characterized by rolling hills, serene weather and orchards that covered nearly every inch of the county in the […] read more » A profile in science: one freshman’s fascination with bioethics May 19, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta When freshman William Norwood was 18 months old, he was diagnosed with onset asthma triggered by pathogens and changes in temperature. At the time, he lived in the UK, where cold temperatures persist for large portions of the year; thus, entering a heated classroom after walking in below-freezing temperatures outside could trigger an asthma attack. […] read more » Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life May 19, 2022 — by Vinay Gollamudi After forcing myself to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Friday, May 6, to finish yet another homework assignment right before school, I concluded that I should put an end to this counterproductive cycle. My plan was to stop playing video games in the evenings so I could actually finish all my work […] read more » Students share experiences living in Saratoga with out-of-the-mainstream political beliefs May 17, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu In Santa Clara County, where 75.5 percent of voters in the 2020 presidential election voted for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden, students grow up in a largely blue-dominated area – often surrounded by family and peers with liberal beliefs. Seniors Ishaan Prasad and Noora Fayad, who are vocal about holding unconventional political opinions, spoke to […] read more » 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Saratoga: Shangri-La of historical homes and orchards May 19, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Though only 13 square miles in size, Saratoga boasts 120 historical residencies, eight of which are members of the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government’s official list of historical districts and properties worthy of preservation. Characterized by rolling hills, serene weather and orchards that covered nearly every inch of the county in the […] read more » A profile in science: one freshman’s fascination with bioethics May 19, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta When freshman William Norwood was 18 months old, he was diagnosed with onset asthma triggered by pathogens and changes in temperature. At the time, he lived in the UK, where cold temperatures persist for large portions of the year; thus, entering a heated classroom after walking in below-freezing temperatures outside could trigger an asthma attack. […] read more » Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life May 19, 2022 — by Vinay Gollamudi After forcing myself to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Friday, May 6, to finish yet another homework assignment right before school, I concluded that I should put an end to this counterproductive cycle. My plan was to stop playing video games in the evenings so I could actually finish all my work […] read more » Students share experiences living in Saratoga with out-of-the-mainstream political beliefs May 17, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu In Santa Clara County, where 75.5 percent of voters in the 2020 presidential election voted for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden, students grow up in a largely blue-dominated area – often surrounded by family and peers with liberal beliefs. Seniors Ishaan Prasad and Noora Fayad, who are vocal about holding unconventional political opinions, spoke to […] read more » 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
A profile in science: one freshman’s fascination with bioethics May 19, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta When freshman William Norwood was 18 months old, he was diagnosed with onset asthma triggered by pathogens and changes in temperature. At the time, he lived in the UK, where cold temperatures persist for large portions of the year; thus, entering a heated classroom after walking in below-freezing temperatures outside could trigger an asthma attack. […] read more » Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life May 19, 2022 — by Vinay Gollamudi After forcing myself to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Friday, May 6, to finish yet another homework assignment right before school, I concluded that I should put an end to this counterproductive cycle. My plan was to stop playing video games in the evenings so I could actually finish all my work […] read more » Students share experiences living in Saratoga with out-of-the-mainstream political beliefs May 17, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu In Santa Clara County, where 75.5 percent of voters in the 2020 presidential election voted for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden, students grow up in a largely blue-dominated area – often surrounded by family and peers with liberal beliefs. Seniors Ishaan Prasad and Noora Fayad, who are vocal about holding unconventional political opinions, spoke to […] read more » 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life May 19, 2022 — by Vinay Gollamudi After forcing myself to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Friday, May 6, to finish yet another homework assignment right before school, I concluded that I should put an end to this counterproductive cycle. My plan was to stop playing video games in the evenings so I could actually finish all my work […] read more » Students share experiences living in Saratoga with out-of-the-mainstream political beliefs May 17, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu In Santa Clara County, where 75.5 percent of voters in the 2020 presidential election voted for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden, students grow up in a largely blue-dominated area – often surrounded by family and peers with liberal beliefs. Seniors Ishaan Prasad and Noora Fayad, who are vocal about holding unconventional political opinions, spoke to […] read more » 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Students share experiences living in Saratoga with out-of-the-mainstream political beliefs May 17, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu In Santa Clara County, where 75.5 percent of voters in the 2020 presidential election voted for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden, students grow up in a largely blue-dominated area – often surrounded by family and peers with liberal beliefs. Seniors Ishaan Prasad and Noora Fayad, who are vocal about holding unconventional political opinions, spoke to […] read more » 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar May 12, 2022 — by Sam Bai Boba is an elixir for the gods, coming in numerous forms with an array of flavors, toppings, colors and sugar levels. While flavors and toppings are up to personal preference, there is most definitely a right and wrong amount of sugar to have in boba. Walking into any boba shop, you will first notice a […] read more » Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Top 10 Michaels May 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Arnav Swamy Michael Jackson The quintessential representation of pop. There’s got to be at least one song you like. Michael’s, the store Saved all of your elementary school project needs. Mike Tyson Good at boxing, convicted felon, bit someone’s ear off. Michael Phelps Swimmer, most decorated Olympian. Not much else to say. Mick Jagger Revolutionized rock and […] read more » May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
May is the worst month May 10, 2022 — by Anjali Pai I can’t stand May. From the unbearable academic workload to the hot weather, May is the month of burnout. As a Middle College student, I fortunately don’t have to endure the pain of AP exams. However, the academic stress remains. With the last few midterms, projects and finals looming around the corner, I already know […] read more » Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Boba-lover dissects his favorite boba order May 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo Should my doctor look at my weekly diet, I’m sure he would have a heart attack on my behalf because of all the sugar I consume, most of which comes from my exorbitant boba consumption. Like any long-time boba addict, I have my favorite order: a large passion fruit green tea with no ice, half […] read more » Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast
Our top 10 deathbed regrets April 28, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Leaving bananas in our backpacks. Did we just discover a new form of mold? Where is our Nobel Science Prize? Deciding to bunk together at science camp. We both got extremely whiny when it came to choosing who got the top and bottom bunks. It was not a fun four nights. Standing in front of […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3435363738...5060708090...nextlast