Persian dancing: Childhood festivals inspire senior’s lifelong passion November 8, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Kathy Wang Last March, senior Sahar Noor visited Vasona Lake County Park to attend the Nowruz Festival, a traditional Persian festival to celebrate the new year. She gazed in awe at the intense colors of the dancers’ gold-adorned dresses. The steady rhythm of drums, wind instruments and a mixture of classical and upbeat traditional music boomed throughout […] read more » An underrated side of TikTok: discovering novels through BookTok November 8, 2023 — by Sunny Cao #fyp, #FitTok, and #BookTok — these are all terms you would recognize if you are on TikTok. These subcultures of niche topics have formed a formidable place on the app, and they are a great way for communities of people with niche interests to come together. I myself have dabbled in them slightly, mostly through […] read more » The Wongs, five generations since immigration: treasuring family legacy and values in America November 7, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Aged hands roll over sticky anise cookie dough as the afternoon sunlight casts a stream across the kitchen countertop. Senior Hannah Dimock stands beside her grandmother, Mary Wong, 86, watching intently over her shoulders. Across the room, Hannah’s mother, Sharon Palmer, slides a fresh-baked tray out of the oven just as her father sneaks a […] read more » Math mentoring program continues to pay dividends November 6, 2023 — by Angela Tan As the bell rings at the start of tutorial, Algebra 2 Honors and AP Calculus AB teacher Lisa Ginestet-Araki watches as her classroom, located in the corner of the math wing, fills with students eager to ask questions and study for upcoming tests. Among them are several pairs of mentors and mentees, devoted to teaching […] read more » A look at the nuts and bolts of the robotics teams November 6, 2023 — by Saachi Jain With almost 140 students participating in the school’s two robotics programs, robotics has become one of the most popular activities on campus. The two organizations — the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (MSET) Robotics Club and the VEX Robotics Club — boast 100 and 40 students respectively, though each has significant differences that many don’t […] read more » Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
An underrated side of TikTok: discovering novels through BookTok November 8, 2023 — by Sunny Cao #fyp, #FitTok, and #BookTok — these are all terms you would recognize if you are on TikTok. These subcultures of niche topics have formed a formidable place on the app, and they are a great way for communities of people with niche interests to come together. I myself have dabbled in them slightly, mostly through […] read more » The Wongs, five generations since immigration: treasuring family legacy and values in America November 7, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Aged hands roll over sticky anise cookie dough as the afternoon sunlight casts a stream across the kitchen countertop. Senior Hannah Dimock stands beside her grandmother, Mary Wong, 86, watching intently over her shoulders. Across the room, Hannah’s mother, Sharon Palmer, slides a fresh-baked tray out of the oven just as her father sneaks a […] read more » Math mentoring program continues to pay dividends November 6, 2023 — by Angela Tan As the bell rings at the start of tutorial, Algebra 2 Honors and AP Calculus AB teacher Lisa Ginestet-Araki watches as her classroom, located in the corner of the math wing, fills with students eager to ask questions and study for upcoming tests. Among them are several pairs of mentors and mentees, devoted to teaching […] read more » A look at the nuts and bolts of the robotics teams November 6, 2023 — by Saachi Jain With almost 140 students participating in the school’s two robotics programs, robotics has become one of the most popular activities on campus. The two organizations — the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (MSET) Robotics Club and the VEX Robotics Club — boast 100 and 40 students respectively, though each has significant differences that many don’t […] read more » Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
The Wongs, five generations since immigration: treasuring family legacy and values in America November 7, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Aged hands roll over sticky anise cookie dough as the afternoon sunlight casts a stream across the kitchen countertop. Senior Hannah Dimock stands beside her grandmother, Mary Wong, 86, watching intently over her shoulders. Across the room, Hannah’s mother, Sharon Palmer, slides a fresh-baked tray out of the oven just as her father sneaks a […] read more » Math mentoring program continues to pay dividends November 6, 2023 — by Angela Tan As the bell rings at the start of tutorial, Algebra 2 Honors and AP Calculus AB teacher Lisa Ginestet-Araki watches as her classroom, located in the corner of the math wing, fills with students eager to ask questions and study for upcoming tests. Among them are several pairs of mentors and mentees, devoted to teaching […] read more » A look at the nuts and bolts of the robotics teams November 6, 2023 — by Saachi Jain With almost 140 students participating in the school’s two robotics programs, robotics has become one of the most popular activities on campus. The two organizations — the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (MSET) Robotics Club and the VEX Robotics Club — boast 100 and 40 students respectively, though each has significant differences that many don’t […] read more » Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
Math mentoring program continues to pay dividends November 6, 2023 — by Angela Tan As the bell rings at the start of tutorial, Algebra 2 Honors and AP Calculus AB teacher Lisa Ginestet-Araki watches as her classroom, located in the corner of the math wing, fills with students eager to ask questions and study for upcoming tests. Among them are several pairs of mentors and mentees, devoted to teaching […] read more » A look at the nuts and bolts of the robotics teams November 6, 2023 — by Saachi Jain With almost 140 students participating in the school’s two robotics programs, robotics has become one of the most popular activities on campus. The two organizations — the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (MSET) Robotics Club and the VEX Robotics Club — boast 100 and 40 students respectively, though each has significant differences that many don’t […] read more » Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
A look at the nuts and bolts of the robotics teams November 6, 2023 — by Saachi Jain With almost 140 students participating in the school’s two robotics programs, robotics has become one of the most popular activities on campus. The two organizations — the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team (MSET) Robotics Club and the VEX Robotics Club — boast 100 and 40 students respectively, though each has significant differences that many don’t […] read more » Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
Junior’s passion to protect birds showcased through painting exhibition November 6, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Caitlin Stoiber Junior Aiden Chen stood on stage at the Saratoga Library’s community room Aug. 27, presenting a slideshow showcasing his art and journey through bird advocacy. He spoke about the meaning and process behind making the paintings, and talked about his work to protect bird species. The exhibition, which showcased four bird portraits among 21 other […] read more » Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
Face-to-face with the military at Tiananmen Square: One parent barely escaped October 23, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Editor’s Note: Wang is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. On June 3, 1989, one day before the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre that sparked years of outrage and uprisings worldwide, Saratoga High parent Wang remembers standing in front of Xinhua Gate (新华门) in Beijing. […] read more » The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
The aftermath of Tiananmen Square: a survivor tells his story October 19, 2023 — by Beverly Xu Editor’s Note: Ji is a pseudonym for a Saratoga parent in this story. The parent didn’t feel comfortable sharing his name. University A and City A are also pseudonyms for a Beijing University and a Chinese city, respectively. On June 4, 1989, at 6 a.m., Saratoga parent Ji, who was then a student of University […] read more » A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
A junior’s guide to succeeding in Chemistry Honors October 19, 2023 — by Amy Luo Within the first few months of sophomore year, I could tell that Chemistry Honors was a notable step up in course difficulty compared to the more introductory freshman-year courses. As a result, it’s often known as a Saratoga High student’s first “B.” A primarily sophomore-year course, Chemistry Honors is recommended for students who earned a […] read more » 21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast
21 Savage’s collaborations top his solos October 18, 2023 — by Derek Liang After listening to 21 Savage and Drake’s collaboration album, “Her Loss,” released last November, I was reminded that 21 Savage’s collaborations are much more entertaining than his solo music. The contrast between Drake’s higher singing voice and 21 Savage’s powerful voice make their songs uniquely diverse with a range of voice and emotion. As a […] read more » firstprevious...89101112...2030405060...nextlast