Rohan Kumar

Forcing students to take the AP Physics 1 and 2 tests before taking AP Physics C is redundant and unnecessary, barring interested students from learning physics rigorously.

Who needs a get-rich-quick scheme when this little guy can lead you to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Winter break boredom leads to Marie Kondo-ing frenzy.

Winter break flashes by as reporter struggles to win matches in “Valorant” and “League of Legends.”  

How to use your newfound freedom.

My color-coded spreadsheet not only helps me be productive, but also makes me enjoy it.

Losing the structure of in-person school hit hard, but ultimately helped me discover my inner YouTuber.  

Judge’s decision to ban University of California from considering SAT and ACT scores in admissions places more weight on more unreliable standards for admission, harming many in the process.

Students explore game development and data science through online courses and tutorials.

The only thing lockdown browsers inhibit is student sanity.

The recent surge of high school nonprofits, while seemingly harmless, detracts from attempts by established nonprofits to make a meaningful impact.

The boys return to playing the popular crafting game to rediscover their inner middle schooler.

The academic environment of SHS, which often forces students into an energy-draining, monotonous routine, has finally settled down as a result of the virus.

Students explain their habits as night owls or early birds and how it impacts their productivity.

Reporter recalls his love for the hilarious, mythical Rick Riordan series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”

Beating out teams such as Lynbrook and Stanford Online High School, the science bowl team placed second at the 2020 National Science Bowl Regionals at SLAC on Feb. 8 after losing two matches to Harker

With students starting college counseling earlier and earlier to groom themselves for college applications, it is important to ask the question: how much is too much?  

The Benefit Fashion Show plans to donate all proceeds to A Wish to Give Foundation.

Tracking apps, although they help improve family connectedness, also risk exacerbating controlling parent-child relationships.

Competition between peers encourages students to work harder, ultimately leading to better performance in standardized tests, competitions, and more.

“Ring Fit Adventure”, an innovative game for the Nintendo Switch, promises to make exercising a whole lot more fun.

Students discuss what they feel their pets bring to the table, whether it be making them more responsible or helping with academic stress.

New electric kiln allows ceramics students to fire their projects at higher temperatures and is a safer alternative to previous gas kiln 

Scientists, activists, and environmentalists deserve attention, not people like Logan Paul.  

The Untitled Goose Game by House House gives players a chance to let out their naughty side in a completely nonviolent, hilarious way.

Preparing decorations and music and working to improve upon last year’s dance, the dance commission has to overcome several challenges to put together the details of the Homecoming dance on Sept. 28

New vending machines bring in revenue for ASB while providing students with easily-accessible food during tutorial.

Journalist tries out dodgeball with competitive rules, and gets a surprise visit from physics and Intro to Business teacher Kirk Davis.

With the environmental impacts of waste disposal becoming more and more evident, many have decided to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling and reduce their own waste.

Students note the benefits and drawbacks of choosing to become a teaching assistant amidst a general decline of TA volunteers

The new AP registration deadline, moved to November, forces students to register for exams that they are not ready for, especially harmful to low-income students for whom late fees are much more impactful.

Trump’s vilification of the media gives his conspiracy theories more traction, exemplified by his declaration that global warming is a hoax by the Chinese.

Senior reflects on past experiences and juniors aim to attend prestigious summer programs such as the Stanford Humanities Institute, TASP, and NSLI-Y in order to pursue their political career aspirations.

Not only does the academic environment at Saratoga High make students push themselves to their limits, but it also teaches important life skills.

The FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team placed fifth and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team was a finalist in contention for the Control Award for effective autonomous coding.

To cope with the shadow of successful older siblings, students often either tread in the older’s footsteps or forge a path of their own.

Reporter describes ways to make self-sufficient ecosystem in backyard.

The Falcons fall to teams from Bellarmine and Monta Vista.

Due to issues with safety and costs, Application Development club has started a project to digitize the physical trophy cases on campus.

The FIRST Robotics Challenge team qualified to attend the FRC World Championships in Houston twice, once by placing second at the San Francisco Regional competition and another time by earning the Engineering Inspiration Award at the Silicon Valley Regional competition.

Traveling abroad reveals that environmental issues such as climate change and pollution have devastating impacts on not only the Earth as a whole, but also on individual people.

Attempts to gain fame and money end up harming hate crime victims and landing Jussie Smollett in police custody, prompting the question: how can one justify committing such a blatant crime for such selfish purposes?

New computer program and barcode scanners allow students to quickly log their cash-free purchases.

The ambitious Green New Deal seeks to overhaul the infrastructure and economy of the U.S. in order to protect the planet. Can it work?

The competitive division of the quiz bowl team took second place after losing two hard-fought matches against Stanford Online High School.

Coding is a fundamental skill and should be treated as such in school curriculums

The genre of .IO games, characterized by simple player versus player mechanics, consists of hundreds of unique and popular games. Two hard-core .IO gamers have come together to determine their top three favorites.

Limiting the math classes that students can takes prevents proficient and advanced mathematicians from living up to their potential

Experience from first semester makes second semester easier.

Reporters share how to spend Valentine's Day.

Seniors with lead position experience hope to a high ranking in the FIRST Robotics Challenge.

Teachers and students present alternatives to the American model of rampant meat consumption.

By being productive while procrastinating and doing work in a shorter amount of time, students can use active procrastinaiton as an effective tool.

Reporters share three professional tips on how to save money.

Sophomores share strategies to help stick to New Years resolutions. Two methods include setting progressive goals instead of making a drastic change and finding a partner to help keep accountability.

Studies show that the earlier one starts studying for exams, the more likely one is to retain the information taught. As many courses are taught incrementally, sophomore Rohan Kumar argues that studying well in advance is far more productive than procrastinating and cramming last minute.

The team will focus more on individual study to prepare for the next tournament in Feburary.

Upperclassmen find that the popular COSMOS is not the only option for summer research programs.

Senior captain Kiran Rachamallu "did not expect to get second."

Reporter talks about his dependence on Amazon for all things shopping, throwing in a couple advertisements for the company along the way.

Reporters argue that there is much more to be gained from visiting fictional worlds as opposed to Cliffnotes, citing research about how recreational reading relieves stress.

One reporter finds that cutting down on excess accessories lets him focus on the important things, while the other argues that there is no need to discard unused items to abide by a more minimalist lifestyle.

By creating teams of equal skill, work is distributed evenly instead of experienced members doing most of the work.

Trump's administration shouldn't stop people from conserving the environment.

Redwood Middle School's robotics club has boosted interest and membership in MSET robotics.

Best ways to please your teachers.

Class officers implement stricter security during boba fundraisers to prevent profit losses.