Katherine Zhou

Political tensions have lead to harmful restrictions on views. 

Seniors prepare to embark on one last journey with highschool friends before heading off to college. 

Mocktrial member weighs the benefits of mocktrial versus the shortcomings of speech & debate. 

Despite the younger generation's acceptance of interracial relationships, older generations experience some uneasiness.

Mock trial team looks forward to future tournaments after losing to Prospect and winning against Valley Christian.

Seniors mimick TV show's Valentine's Day tradition.

Underclassmen look forward to upcoming season of mock trial for courtroom experience.

High costs of off-campus dances threaten future dances. 

Senior shares her opinion on the fine line between cultural acceptance and cultural distortion. 

Lee and Zhou try delicious ice cream between crunchy macaroons

High costs make off-campus location tough to pull off, organizers say.

Senior travels to neighboring schools' football games in search of hype and new social atmospheres. 

The new Mock Trial case mirrors the political rally that took place Sept. 24 in protest of speaker Milo Yiannopoulos at UC Berkeley

How meme culture was been utilized as propoganda to defame and glorify candidates during the presidential race.

Sophomore George Bian pushes forward in football despite low numbers of Asian American athletes.

Katherine Zhou drives nervous mom around Costco parking lot.

School utilizes Measure E funds to refurbish school and centralize student services. 

Student-teacher hired and utilizes skills picked up through observing teachers.  

Senior recounts experience being shut out of the senior parking lot due to space issues. 

In the wake of the violence at Charlottesville, is freedom of speech really beneficial to America? 

Election speeches give every student an equal chance to swade the voters, eliminating the popularity contests which certain candidates rely on.

Unlike American schools, where changing classrooms in between subjects is the norm, most schools in South Korea and other parts of Asia traditionally have teachers change classrooms instead.

Director Sarah Thermond enjoyed the Broadway version of the musical, and decided to stage “Legally Blonde” this year after many drama students requested it.

Junior's opinion on the trend of public prom askings. 

Freshman succeeds through playing violin.

Junior loses friends. 

Junior wears makeup without a mirror.

Drama ruled as unrealistic.

Private elementary schools a scam.

Juniors try new restaurant.

All-male private high school Bellarmine College Preparatory found itself tied up in a community-wide controversy in January after one senior posted a tweet showing the school’s Pro-Life Club’s protest against abortion. The club focuses on activism and fundraising to end legalized abortion in the U.S..Many students from neighboring Bay Area schools were upset by this protest, and for good reason. Although abortion is an issue that could affect a man’s life indirectly, it is ultimately pertinent to a woman’s health and well-being.    

Junior gets lifechanging Christmas present. 

The Mandela Effect was coined by blogger Fiona Broome in 2010 after she discovered that many people clearly believed that late South African activist and president Nelson Mandela died in prison, when in reality, he was still alive. Although this trend may seem silly at first impression, it has gained traction because many people have become distraught after having extremely clear memories about certain phenomena, only to find out that the reality is much different.    

Students begin to quit activities to pursue other more important ones. 

Boys’ Lacrosse gears up for strong start to season because of players. 

Mock Trial starts season off strong. 

Last fall, popular cosmetics brand CoverGirl made headlines after the company introduced its newest and first male spokesmodel James Charles, a 17-year-old male makeup artist, who creates looks on himself for social media.

Playing ukulele becomes juniors favorite past time.

Winter Guard male membership increasing

Sports in the UK valued differently than in the United States

Students plan on doing dual major programs

Move-ember promotes excersize

Band gets ready for SoCal after taking 2nd at NorCal BOA

Seniors experience campaigning for the first time.

Students struggle to accept their given names.

Mother of senior and SUSD board candidate sets her goals.

Based on author Ransom Riggs’ best-selling book series, the movie, released on Sept. 30, follows the basic “hero” plotline: an adolescent  protagonist, Jake Portman, doesn’t fit in his regular life (in Florida). After a terrifying call to action (his grandfather mysteriously dying), he goes on an adventure to a new world (a house for children who have “peculiar” powers, cared for by Miss Peregrine). There, he discovers a new truth about himself: He has these magical powers himself.  

Barbell club and Tri-M club are two new clubs discussed in detail. 

In the recent years, many doping scandals have been uncovered, revealing the prevalence of the issue, especially in sports based on strength or endurance.  

In the Bay Area, many students consider attending private schools. But since there are also many prestigious public high schools in the area, the question for many is whether the private school path is the right one for them.

Juniors discuess which music stremaing service is the best. 

Before their playoff game on May 11, the boys’ lacrosse team had hope that they could beat — or at least compete with — Palo Alto, ranked No. 1 in the De Anza League (DAL).  

Nine dollars for a small bottle of juice is unreasonable. So after the new Pressed Juicery store opened in Santana Row about a year ago and hype about healthy juices took over social media, we decided to make some ourselves. 

The boys’ lacrosse team has rebounded from last year’s losing season with both more victories and improved play.

Senior Michelle Wang shares story on how she plans to become an Art major.

Like the other millions of viewers who keep up with these fascinating videos, I enjoy watching “educational” videos on YouTube to increase my knowledge. I subscribe to YouTube channels like TED, Vsauce, AsapSCIENCE, SmarterEveryDay, Veritasium and SciShow to keep up on uncommon topics that pique my curiosity.  

Saratoga Youth Commision begins to expand presence in Saratoga.

Sophomore embraces two different cultures.

March is a crazy time for college basketball players, but it’s also an extremely chaotic time for the hundreds of students in the music department.

With 14 new players on the boys’ lacrosse team this year, coach CJ Toy is counting on strong veteran players such as junior team captain Aidan Peck, who plays midfielder and attack, to help the team succeed. 

The Iowa caucus: the first expression of voter interest in the election season. The caucus is an electoral event where residents meet in precincts and select delegates for the state’s Congressional District Convention and State Convention, which eventually choose the delegates for the presidential nomination.

Music director Anthony Lanzino, who taught the guitar course and AP Music Theory, left the school due to family reasons. 

The school’s mock trial team competed in the Santa Clara County High School Mock Trial Competition from Feb. 2-11 and  placed 11th overall.

Mystery Club, which meets every Friday at lunch in room 006, allows students who are interested in mysteries to investigate them through episodes of “Sherlock,” puzzles or role playing scenarios in which they have to discover the killer.

Marching band's Rose Bowl parade recap.

The team has been preparing for competition season over the course of the year, creating both a prosecution and defense case for People v. Hayes, a case about the murder of a security guard.  

Sophomore Varun Viswanath continues passion of Indian drum playing since the age of 11.

The Nov. 7 contest was the cultimation for months of hard work for the more than 200 members of the marching band.

Two years ago, California lawmakers signed AB 1266 into law, an amendment that requires schools to allow students to join sports teams and use facilities consistent with the gender they identify with. 

Arriving at San Francisco State University for the annual San Francisco music festival at noon on Oct. 23, the orchestra prepared to perform in front of fellow high school orchestras from the Bay Area.

Actors grapple with taking roles that reinforce stereotypes or not working at all and the continued stereotypes are being reflected in today's entertainment.

Mock trial kicks off the season with a strong start.

Instead of relaxing during the summer, many students are working with tutors during June, July and August to prepare for difficult classes in the coming school year.

Linking elbows with his mother and twin sister, senior drum major Avi Arjavalingam was all smiles as he walked down the football field flanked on both sides by the waving flags of the Color Guard on the night of Oct. 2. 

Senior Katherine Liu, then 11 years old, passed by a row of fluttering flags and ambled into a lofty glass building. Liu vividly remembers her surreal experience at the United Nations headquarters. 

Although administrators can do little to prevent students from packing their schedules with tough classes and time-consuming extracurriculars, one way they can help them get more sleep is by starting school later.

Junior Esha Krishnamoorthy attends a summer music program in order to expand her knowledge on music. 

With Pasadena’s Rose Parade approaching on Jan. 1, the marching band has adapted its class curriculum to help prepare for the parade’s 7.2-mile march.