Farmers market: a bustling market of reminiscence March 16, 2022 — by Annie Liu Waking up on Saturday mornings, my mom often greets me with: “Do you want to come along with me to the farmers market?” “Yeah, I’ll come.” The weekly farmers market at West Valley College is the only part in Saratoga that reminds me of my old home in Taiwan. We arrive to find bustling stands […] read more » The value of having the same group of friends since elementary school March 15, 2022 — by Meher Bhatnagar I honestly believed people when they told me that middle school friendships don’t last. The idea of coming into high school without my closest friends, in a drastically new and different environment with hundreds of unfamiliar faces surrounding me, was very intimidating. In the end, however, having the same people around me, who I’ve known […] read more » How I tragically lost my beanie March 15, 2022 — by Sina Salehi Upon the advent of this winter season, I took to wearing a beanie to ensure that my ears wouldn’t suffer from the severely cold temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit that the Northern Californian climate forces on my freezing ears and scalp. While my beanie was initially just another layer of clothing, I soon realized the […] read more » My life’s a blur March 12, 2022 — by Hannah Lee E, C, V … umm … a P? No wait, an N? Oh, gosh. Maybe I shouldn’t have watched so much “Wild Kratts” 4 inches away from the TV when I was a kid. At my annual eye doctor appointment during 7th grade, I tried awkwardly to shrug off the fact that I couldn’t […] read more » The Saratoga Library: at the heart of the city March 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli My public library — because yes, it belongs to me and the hundreds of other people who frequent it every month — has shaped me into the person I am today. You may think I’m exaggerating, but my first memories in Saratoga after moving here in second grade seem to have all taken place in […] read more » ‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
The value of having the same group of friends since elementary school March 15, 2022 — by Meher Bhatnagar I honestly believed people when they told me that middle school friendships don’t last. The idea of coming into high school without my closest friends, in a drastically new and different environment with hundreds of unfamiliar faces surrounding me, was very intimidating. In the end, however, having the same people around me, who I’ve known […] read more » How I tragically lost my beanie March 15, 2022 — by Sina Salehi Upon the advent of this winter season, I took to wearing a beanie to ensure that my ears wouldn’t suffer from the severely cold temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit that the Northern Californian climate forces on my freezing ears and scalp. While my beanie was initially just another layer of clothing, I soon realized the […] read more » My life’s a blur March 12, 2022 — by Hannah Lee E, C, V … umm … a P? No wait, an N? Oh, gosh. Maybe I shouldn’t have watched so much “Wild Kratts” 4 inches away from the TV when I was a kid. At my annual eye doctor appointment during 7th grade, I tried awkwardly to shrug off the fact that I couldn’t […] read more » The Saratoga Library: at the heart of the city March 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli My public library — because yes, it belongs to me and the hundreds of other people who frequent it every month — has shaped me into the person I am today. You may think I’m exaggerating, but my first memories in Saratoga after moving here in second grade seem to have all taken place in […] read more » ‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
How I tragically lost my beanie March 15, 2022 — by Sina Salehi Upon the advent of this winter season, I took to wearing a beanie to ensure that my ears wouldn’t suffer from the severely cold temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit that the Northern Californian climate forces on my freezing ears and scalp. While my beanie was initially just another layer of clothing, I soon realized the […] read more » My life’s a blur March 12, 2022 — by Hannah Lee E, C, V … umm … a P? No wait, an N? Oh, gosh. Maybe I shouldn’t have watched so much “Wild Kratts” 4 inches away from the TV when I was a kid. At my annual eye doctor appointment during 7th grade, I tried awkwardly to shrug off the fact that I couldn’t […] read more » The Saratoga Library: at the heart of the city March 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli My public library — because yes, it belongs to me and the hundreds of other people who frequent it every month — has shaped me into the person I am today. You may think I’m exaggerating, but my first memories in Saratoga after moving here in second grade seem to have all taken place in […] read more » ‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
My life’s a blur March 12, 2022 — by Hannah Lee E, C, V … umm … a P? No wait, an N? Oh, gosh. Maybe I shouldn’t have watched so much “Wild Kratts” 4 inches away from the TV when I was a kid. At my annual eye doctor appointment during 7th grade, I tried awkwardly to shrug off the fact that I couldn’t […] read more » The Saratoga Library: at the heart of the city March 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli My public library — because yes, it belongs to me and the hundreds of other people who frequent it every month — has shaped me into the person I am today. You may think I’m exaggerating, but my first memories in Saratoga after moving here in second grade seem to have all taken place in […] read more » ‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
The Saratoga Library: at the heart of the city March 12, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli My public library — because yes, it belongs to me and the hundreds of other people who frequent it every month — has shaped me into the person I am today. You may think I’m exaggerating, but my first memories in Saratoga after moving here in second grade seem to have all taken place in […] read more » ‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues March 12, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman As a meteor quickly moves on a collision course toward Earth, two lone figures struggle to convince humanity of the disaster it would cause: the destruction of all life on Earth. The government ignores the repeated warnings and pleas, opting instead to try to profit off of the rich deposits discovered within the meteor’s surface. […] read more » Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Baking and reviewing the Trader Joe’s Hawaiian mochi cake March 12, 2022 — by Anjali Pai As I walked through the aisles of Trader Joe’s recently, a unique item caught my eye. The box was labeled “mochi cake mix” and described as a “Hawaiian-inspired cake with a chewy mochi texture.” The picture of this golden brown cake instantly caught my attention, and I eagerly put one in my cart. When I […] read more » Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Toga boys need to stop acting ‘hood’ March 10, 2022 — by Lena Aribi andMeher Bhatnagar Disclaimer: This is attributed to our personal preferences, reader discretion advised. We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, yet many boys who attend the school act like they’re starring in “Shameless” Season 4. From constantly throwing up gang signs and sagging your pants down, revealing your Ellen DeGeneres or Fruit […] read more » Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Saratoga: city of no lights and peaceful nighttime strolls March 10, 2022 — by Jonny Luo On the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nestled on the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountain range, lies a small town called Saratoga. Its 40,000 inhabitants live on the land of once proud orchards, which were subdivided in the mid-1900s into the sprawling neighborhoods of today. I remember the first day my parents drove into Saratoga. […] read more » 100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
100-word rant: Please, I don’t want to freeze in class March 10, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli I wake up to a beautiful morning in the middle of March. It’s a little chilly so I ask my Amazon Alexa for the forecasted weather. “Today in Saratoga, California, expect a high of 70 degrees and a low of 56 degrees.” It’s going to be a bit chilly, but for once I can take […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast