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 » Senior finds creative expression through Korean folk dance October 18, 2023 — by Kathy Wang The red, green and blue colored cloth of senior Hannah Shaw’s hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, cascaded into a flower-like shape as she spun to the rhythmic music at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sejong Korean School in the early fall season of 2022. With a bright smile, she gracefully lifted her arms to […] read more » 3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly October 18, 2023 — by Parav Manney A couple of months ago, I saw “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” in 3-D at AMC Saratoga 14 and was surprised by the stunning visuals. When the blue-skinned characters dived into the ocean, I was surprised by how real the marine scenery seemed. Schools of fish scattered and each one darted from odd angles […] read more » Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...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 » Senior finds creative expression through Korean folk dance October 18, 2023 — by Kathy Wang The red, green and blue colored cloth of senior Hannah Shaw’s hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, cascaded into a flower-like shape as she spun to the rhythmic music at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sejong Korean School in the early fall season of 2022. With a bright smile, she gracefully lifted her arms to […] read more » 3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly October 18, 2023 — by Parav Manney A couple of months ago, I saw “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” in 3-D at AMC Saratoga 14 and was surprised by the stunning visuals. When the blue-skinned characters dived into the ocean, I was surprised by how real the marine scenery seemed. Schools of fish scattered and each one darted from odd angles […] read more » Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...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 » Senior finds creative expression through Korean folk dance October 18, 2023 — by Kathy Wang The red, green and blue colored cloth of senior Hannah Shaw’s hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, cascaded into a flower-like shape as she spun to the rhythmic music at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sejong Korean School in the early fall season of 2022. With a bright smile, she gracefully lifted her arms to […] read more » 3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly October 18, 2023 — by Parav Manney A couple of months ago, I saw “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” in 3-D at AMC Saratoga 14 and was surprised by the stunning visuals. When the blue-skinned characters dived into the ocean, I was surprised by how real the marine scenery seemed. Schools of fish scattered and each one darted from odd angles […] read more » Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Senior finds creative expression through Korean folk dance October 18, 2023 — by Kathy Wang The red, green and blue colored cloth of senior Hannah Shaw’s hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, cascaded into a flower-like shape as she spun to the rhythmic music at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sejong Korean School in the early fall season of 2022. With a bright smile, she gracefully lifted her arms to […] read more » 3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly October 18, 2023 — by Parav Manney A couple of months ago, I saw “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” in 3-D at AMC Saratoga 14 and was surprised by the stunning visuals. When the blue-skinned characters dived into the ocean, I was surprised by how real the marine scenery seemed. Schools of fish scattered and each one darted from odd angles […] read more » Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
3-D cinema can enhance viewing experience when applied correctly October 18, 2023 — by Parav Manney A couple of months ago, I saw “Avatar 2: the Way of Water” in 3-D at AMC Saratoga 14 and was surprised by the stunning visuals. When the blue-skinned characters dived into the ocean, I was surprised by how real the marine scenery seemed. Schools of fish scattered and each one darted from odd angles […] read more » Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Keeping the band in time and on top: A peek into the responsibilities of the four drum majors October 16, 2023 — by Jane Lee and Anthony Luo As the 6-9 p.m. marching band rehearsal ended on Aug. 17, drum majors Gabriel Shyh and Cameron Nguyen, both seniors, along with drum majors Aiden Chen and Nathan Lee, both juniors, stood by band director Jason Shiuan as he gave out final announcements and reminders to the rest of the band. Only a few months […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance October 14, 2023 — by Victoria Hu Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic foundational movements in the style of Bharatanatyam, one of the nine forms of classical Indian dance. She spends at […] read more » Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Playing online games strengthens our friendship October 14, 2023 — by Grace Lin During quarantine, many students, including us and our friends, struggled to stay in touch. We tried numerous ways of communicating, like video calling, messaging and occasionally meeting in person. As time progressed, we discovered a new way to maintain our bonds while adapting to new online norms — in the form of “Roblox,” “Among Us,” […] read more » AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
AP Physics C course sees record high enrollment with three sections October 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang A record three classes of 70 students are taking AP Physics C taught by Matt Welander this year. The class has grown from one section of 32 students last year. AP Physics C is an advanced class open only to students who previously took AP Physics 1 and 2. It’s based on calculus and builds […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast