Saya Sivaram

SHS gives its picks for this year's best movies. 

Senior reflects on the high school social experience. 

Each of the honorees has taken at least 15 AP and honors classes.

Students had an enjoyable experience producing 'The Murder Room' even despite all the time and dedication it required.

Student enjoys his experience in the musical "Legally Blond" while playing his part as the quarterback of the football team.

Review of movies in 2016.

Senior joins Navy instead of  traditional college. 

Is AI ok to have? Find out in this article!

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

Senior shares experiences on tough time management 

The play "The Murder Room" is in full swing for production, and this story talks about how the cast is preparing for the play. 

One senior has a unique talent of riding a unicycle. 

Senior talks about herself. 

Senior talks about TV show. 

Drama students support LG by watching their fall play

SNL can't justify its breaking down of the election's seriousness

Senior Saya Sivaram explains the ways in which she reduces her stress levels.

The prospect of applying to college is a terrifying, daunting task that looms in the distance for high school juniors, and unfortunately, this fear is exacerbated by a resource that was designed to help alleviate it: Naviance.

This past summer, Traina embarked on a months-long journey to further develop her theater skills by starring in the West Valley Light Opera’s production of “Footloose” as the lead female role of Ariel.

What do you get when you put a mechanical engineer (my dad), a speech pathologist (my mom), a physicist (my brother), a policy maker (my sister) and a high school junior (me)  in one room? My family.  

Five students competed in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Nashville, Tenn., as part of the business club DECA on April 23-26.  

Junior drama actor shares transforming experience. 

Lauded by the drama department as a uniquely creative soul, freshman Cheryl Wang is the face behind this stunning repertoire, captivating many of her fellow students with her knack for the arts.  

Crack cocaine first descended upon the U.S. in the 1980s, wreaking havoc on the black population and leading to an epidemic of fatal addictions.  

Lots of seniors get deferred from top colleges, but what does it mean? What are the chances of still getting in?

With second semester in full swing, the drama department is busy at work with not only numerous student productions, but also this year’s spring musical “Guys and Dolls,” which began rehearsing Jan. 25 after roles were announced over the MLK three-day weekend.  

However, the comparatively lax building codes in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno have not managed to prevent a house, threatening the aesthetic of the street, from being built. And, even in Saratoga, where building codes are stricter, a similar home has sprung up on Fruitvale Avenue.  

We have been warned of the power that water holds over us all, and yet somehow, history has started to repeat itself — this time in a city called Flint.  

Zach Grob-Lipkis and his family are Jewish, meaning that his holiday season centers around Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights.  

Why Donald Trump is the most independent candidate in the 2016 presidential election.

Companies increasing the prices of commonly used pharmaceutical drugs are endangering the health of millions.

The story was that Cecil the lion, one of the most famous African lions alive and an icon around the world, was murdered by an American dentist, Walter Palmer, during a hunting trip in early July. Cecil was a venerable 13 when his life was cut short. While Cecil’s untimely death brought attention to the unfairness of poaching, it also brought to light the deeper issue of the world’s perception of Africa.  

The team won two matches against Wilcox High School on Sept. 8 at Saratoga Country Club, and Sept. 9 at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club 224-226 and 241-361 with leading freshman Janelle Jin.

Humor, romance and scandals are at the heart of Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice,” the show that drama teacher and director Sarah Thermond has chosen to be this year’s fall play.

Last year, Beyoncé went vegan for a month, and because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I challenged myself to give veganism a go as well.  

Mental health has become a taboo topic in our society —  and now, many people feel ashamed to admit that they might be suffering from a mental illness.  

Disneyland: the happiest place on earth. That is, until it becomes the source of a measles outbreak.  

Reporter discusses one of her greatest weaknesses: her debilitating fear of needles.

Actors finished "Honestly, Now!" and are now preparing for the student production "Cyrano de Bergerac" and the spring musical "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."

In a moment of great mental weakness, we decided that it might be a good idea to challenge our linguistic talents and speak only Spanish for the duration of an entire Friday. Bonus points for speaking with a telenovela (soap opera) voice.

While most students were stuck in classrooms taking their final exams last month, members of Saratoga Strings, the elite string orchestra, were gallivanting around the Windy City, visiting “The Bean,” eating at local diners and most importantly, participating in The Midwest Clinic Conference.

Junior Matthew Victoria graduated on Dec. 12 from a course at the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Teen Police Academy. 

A sophomore reflects on her own journey through tough years

The drama department held auditions on Nov. 6 for two new student-directed productions: “Honestly, Now!” and “Cyrano de Bergerac.” 

It is said that the first obligation of journalism is to the truth. 

Six juniors decided that they were unhappy with the misconceptions about homelessness held by many students. They decided to take action and make a change.

The evolution of cheerleading is dramatic and controversial. If the women who cheer at professional football games are supposedly the more professional and intensified versions of high school cheer teams, teenagers are making a huge mistake if they try to emulate them.

We don’t negotiate with terrorists. Although the U.S. has repeated this mantra for years when dealing with hostage situations, the policy’s effectiveness has come into question recently.

As residents of the Silicon Valley, students here feel additional pressure to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Given the Homecoming theme of “Channel 4 News,” the freshmen are determined to break the tradition of being the laughingstock of the school and put on a good show.

Determined to impress the rest of the school, the class of 2017 is in frenzy of activity in its preparations for Homecoming.

The fall play "The Matchmaker" debuts on Oct. 10. Cast members have only three weeks to prepare.

Students from the three drama classes are going to Mountain View to see a professional production of the musical “Sweeney Todd” on Oct. 23. 

Reporters describe being mixed up with each either because of their similar names, despite their obviously different physical traits.

Opening on Oct. 10, this year’s school production of “The Matchmaker” promises an entertaining comedy with eclectic characters and a talented cast.

Reporter discusses unforgettable experience at Bruno Mars's summer concert at HP Pavilion.

I was trying to be athletic. I really should have expected to get injured, seeing as I have the coordination of a one-legged ostrich