Anjali Nuggehalli

Despite working with a condensed roster, the athletes are improving every game and growing closer as a team

After a successful regular season, the athletes participated in the Division 1 playoffs for CCS

From a lack of JV team to no returning goalkeepers, the girls’ varsity soccer team was quick to adapt to unexpected changes

While it is practically impossible to avoid the inevitable awkwardness that comes with a first date, here are some tips to make the evening a little more bearable.

Created by senior Parsa Hashemi during the fall semester, the account aims to bolster the school’s sports culture and audience engagement.

After recovering from an injury that took her out of soccer for a year, senior Emma Foley looks forward to a final season on the team.

Seniors Giulio Morini Bianzino and Lauren Yarrington reflect on their evolution from young players to leaders on their respective teams

After growing up in the spotlight, the duo continues their passion for performing beyond high school and into their careers 

Tests and class participation grades have significant drawbacks in the virtual classroom

Many past players are absent this season due to commitments with other athletic cohorts.   

The girls’ lacrosse team kicks off optional trainings in preparation for their first game on April 19  

Similarly to many seniors who missed out on their final sports season due to various conflicts or health reasons, senior Jessie Zhou reflects on her journey with the sport over the last three years

Roughly a century after publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel presents opportunities to delve into today’s hot-button issues.  

The efficient ordering process and getting to try drinks we had never tried before made this experience very enjoyable.  

 Junior Marina Kaypaghian anticipates a season of rebuilding as the girls’ field hockey kicks off their competitive season    

Eighty students will be models instead of the usual 200 plus.

Although expectations were high for the RnB artist’s halftime show, viewers were disappointed by the anticlimactic effects and lineup.

Michael Warren from UC Santa Cruz has been visiting SHS AP Literature classes for a decade, and despite being remote, this year is no different.

Club soccer players try to stay optimistic despite socially distanced trainings that are limited to individual drills.

Taught by drama department head Bryan Ringsted, class will be offered to all grade levels as an eighth period

Nakul Desai shared his experience with mental wellbeing at the Saratoga Library’s “Talking For Teens: Overcoming Obstacles” panel.

Junior Olivia Kinoshita reflects on past seasons, losing her 2020 season and what she’s looking forward to this year.

Multi-sport athlete senior Ryan Gilligan endured a serious knee injury, but he returned to full-contact athletics after several months of rehab.

“The Prom,” a Netflix musical revolving around a gay teenager in a highly conservative town, is superficial in its depiction of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Although ceramics is a hands-on course, both the teacher and students are adapting to make the most of their artistic experience  

Although winter break will be spent in quarantine, this year provides a unique opportunity to embrace the holiday season

On Oct. 27 and 29, Saratoga seniors and juniors came to campus under strict guidelines and precautions to take the standardized tests.

The trendy dish is pleasantly surprising

Junior Arjun Bharadhwaj and his father trained rigorously for several weeks in preparation for their annual mountain climb.

Junior Navya Desai has remained optimistic throughout shifting her ballet classes and winter “Nutcracker” recital to Zoom.

While TAs are unable to do in-person work such as setting up labs or making copies, they are finding new ways to aid teachers throughout the semester.

While online learning has been an unfamiliar environment for both students and teachers, instructors are encouraging students to deepen their academic experience  

Ritika Garg hosted nine sessions over Zoom, from the end of June to August for first to fourth graders.

The atmosphere around sports has changed during these difficult times.

After being cooped up in my room for six months, I embraced the opportunity to experiment with studying at various locations.

While Zoom breakout rooms are notorious for their uncomfortable silences, there is a simple solution to feeling more at ease   

Despite drastic changes from last year, new drama teacher Brian Ringsted has ambitious plans for future events.

Despite the disappointment that came with beginning high school in a completely virtual setting, the Class of 2024 remains optimistic

SHS plans to administer SAT for seniors and PSAT for juniors following parent and student pressure   

Taylor Swift releases a surprise eighth album relating to the ideas of storytelling and tradition.

Throughout quarantine, my outlook on phone use has dramatically shifted for the better.

In order to maintain the largely group-based curriculum, the language department is turning to alternative methods of teaching, such as being more speaking-oriented

The Class of 2020 faces the sad reality that their final days of high school were over due to the global pandemic being nowhere near its end, 

While health care workers continue to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, their personal family dynamics have considerably shifted  

With the commitment that students put into their academic journey, they should have a significant say in the way in which they are educated  

With all sports seasons temporarily canceled, clubs need to teach their players how to effectively market themselves to colleges in order to get committe

While being in lockdown has taken away several opportunities to stay healthy, by looking outside the box, students can easily find different ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Purple hair? Pierced ear? These teens made unexpected decisions out of boredom and curiosity

Due the Covid-19 lockdown, my idea of hanging out with my friends has quickly switched from going out to staying in and doing social activities on Facetime

After picking up this classic comic book, I was fascinated by the hilarious yet complex thoughts of young Calvin and how creativity makes life so much more colorful.  

Throughout the years I’ve spent playing competitive soccer, I’ve had to develop a mental toughness in order to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.

Various athletes conclude that reviewing game tape, whether it is to improve individual skill or to scout an opponent, greatly influences the success of the player and team

The popular Scholastic book series about fairies was not only fun and addicting, but encouraged me to read during my childhood.

With the coronavirus spiraling into a Global Health Emergency, the Santa Clara County should establish more proactive policies to halt the spread of the virus in our own community

Members of the drama program worked with peers to produce two entirely student-run performances  

With the season coming to an end, the team hoped to end the season with high energy and a successful last few games.   

The boys’ lacrosse players are committed to developing their team not only through extensive practice, but with forming a strong bond with each other  

Calling balls and strikes for younger players has opened Derek Hsu’s eyes to another aspect of the sport  

In an increasingly anxiety-inducing world, many students suffer from panic attacks

A student expresses her journey with body image issues, and how slippery of a slope these negative thoughts can be.

As a challenge to myself, I only listened to ‘70s music for an entire week. After listening to countless new artists and songs, I realized that my experience was more of a discovery than a “challenge.” 

Junior Leila Chaudhry suffered a major knee injury, but is dedicated to recovering and getting back on the field  

With the holiday season nearing, the improv club works to put together the last show of the year.

Studies show that using marijuana, especially among high schoolers, does nothing but harm cognitive function and overall health

Real Housewives of Orange County is packed with exotic vacations, Gucci sunglasses and of course, lots and lots of drama  

Soccer player Nika Bagherian suffered from a muscle injury that she believed could have been prevented with the correct precautions.

Sophomore Emily Eckerman has undergone severe ankle injuries but continues the intense sport despite her worsening pain.

While some students find the bill will encourage more sleep, many students believe that it will be an inconvenience to their schedules.

As a part of the MAP student leadership team, senior Krithi Sankar works to attract local leaders in film, business and other media-related industries to school

The cast working with an unprecedented of new cast members continues to polish their unique take on “Sense and Sensibility”   

Singer and songwriter Declan Mckenna produces music that isn’t just catchy, but passion-driven and expressive

Sophomores in the media arts program learn communication and teamwork through a series of group-based activities

As drama prepares for the fall play, “Sense and Sensibility,” the casting proves to be a multidimensional process that requires emotional depth from the actors.   

The sophomore class is busy preparing for an action-packed quad day, integrating unique dances and skits together to produce a cohesive and exciting performance. 

SHS students participate in a variety of activities, aiming for their unique visions of the ideal high school experience.

Sophomore Arjun Bhardawaj describes his love for high-level skiing, and the lessons he’s learned along the way