Saratogans love trees, except when they become problematic December 17, 2022 — by Jonny Luo and Kathy Wang When former girls’ cross country coach Danny Moon moved from San Jose to Saratoga in 1988, he remembers being shocked to see “trees everywhere.” Trees line the road on Saratoga Avenue for miles; they act as fences for houses; trees fill the landscape along the SHS track. The abundance of trees in Saratoga is at […] read more » Wellness Center prepares students for finals week December 16, 2022 — by Derek Liang With finals starting Dec. 20, the Wellness Center has been providing students with stress relieving activities, introducing weekly meditation classes every Friday during tutorial and peer to peer discussion groups on blue Thursdays. “The Wellness Center is a really good place for students to go and take their mind off schoolwork or stress,” sophomore outreach […] read more » As term draws to an end, Mayor Tina Walia recounts her favorite memories and accomplishments in office December 15, 2022 — by Sunny Cao and Nicole Lee Mayor Tina Walia has always treasured the time she spent volunteering in the community and serving in city council and committee departments. However, before she was elected to the city council, Walia never expected to become mayor. In fact, she only considered running for city council last December when she was encouraged by residents who […] read more » Leading South Asian artists discuss community, intersectionality of culture at Montalvo for SALA Festival December 15, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Along the trails and roads leading to the historic Montalvo Villa, groups of adults from around the country, all decked in various wrapped garments and vivid, traditional South Asian clothing, flocked this past fall to hear from some of the world’s leading South Asian scholars and highly acclaimed artists. The South Asian Literature and Arts […] read more » Class officers search for unique, but still profit-maximizing ideas to fundraise for prom December 14, 2022 — by Howard Shu The first thing most people see when they walk into school activities secretary Anna Ybarra’s office is a giant calendar marked up with school events. While setting up fundraisers, this is also the first place sophomore class treasurer Ethan Yang goes. “We need to make sure there are no other fundraisers from other classes or […] read more » La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Wellness Center prepares students for finals week December 16, 2022 — by Derek Liang With finals starting Dec. 20, the Wellness Center has been providing students with stress relieving activities, introducing weekly meditation classes every Friday during tutorial and peer to peer discussion groups on blue Thursdays. “The Wellness Center is a really good place for students to go and take their mind off schoolwork or stress,” sophomore outreach […] read more » As term draws to an end, Mayor Tina Walia recounts her favorite memories and accomplishments in office December 15, 2022 — by Sunny Cao and Nicole Lee Mayor Tina Walia has always treasured the time she spent volunteering in the community and serving in city council and committee departments. However, before she was elected to the city council, Walia never expected to become mayor. In fact, she only considered running for city council last December when she was encouraged by residents who […] read more » Leading South Asian artists discuss community, intersectionality of culture at Montalvo for SALA Festival December 15, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Along the trails and roads leading to the historic Montalvo Villa, groups of adults from around the country, all decked in various wrapped garments and vivid, traditional South Asian clothing, flocked this past fall to hear from some of the world’s leading South Asian scholars and highly acclaimed artists. The South Asian Literature and Arts […] read more » Class officers search for unique, but still profit-maximizing ideas to fundraise for prom December 14, 2022 — by Howard Shu The first thing most people see when they walk into school activities secretary Anna Ybarra’s office is a giant calendar marked up with school events. While setting up fundraisers, this is also the first place sophomore class treasurer Ethan Yang goes. “We need to make sure there are no other fundraisers from other classes or […] read more » La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
As term draws to an end, Mayor Tina Walia recounts her favorite memories and accomplishments in office December 15, 2022 — by Sunny Cao and Nicole Lee Mayor Tina Walia has always treasured the time she spent volunteering in the community and serving in city council and committee departments. However, before she was elected to the city council, Walia never expected to become mayor. In fact, she only considered running for city council last December when she was encouraged by residents who […] read more » Leading South Asian artists discuss community, intersectionality of culture at Montalvo for SALA Festival December 15, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Along the trails and roads leading to the historic Montalvo Villa, groups of adults from around the country, all decked in various wrapped garments and vivid, traditional South Asian clothing, flocked this past fall to hear from some of the world’s leading South Asian scholars and highly acclaimed artists. The South Asian Literature and Arts […] read more » Class officers search for unique, but still profit-maximizing ideas to fundraise for prom December 14, 2022 — by Howard Shu The first thing most people see when they walk into school activities secretary Anna Ybarra’s office is a giant calendar marked up with school events. While setting up fundraisers, this is also the first place sophomore class treasurer Ethan Yang goes. “We need to make sure there are no other fundraisers from other classes or […] read more » La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Leading South Asian artists discuss community, intersectionality of culture at Montalvo for SALA Festival December 15, 2022 — by Lynn Dai Along the trails and roads leading to the historic Montalvo Villa, groups of adults from around the country, all decked in various wrapped garments and vivid, traditional South Asian clothing, flocked this past fall to hear from some of the world’s leading South Asian scholars and highly acclaimed artists. The South Asian Literature and Arts […] read more » Class officers search for unique, but still profit-maximizing ideas to fundraise for prom December 14, 2022 — by Howard Shu The first thing most people see when they walk into school activities secretary Anna Ybarra’s office is a giant calendar marked up with school events. While setting up fundraisers, this is also the first place sophomore class treasurer Ethan Yang goes. “We need to make sure there are no other fundraisers from other classes or […] read more » La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Class officers search for unique, but still profit-maximizing ideas to fundraise for prom December 14, 2022 — by Howard Shu The first thing most people see when they walk into school activities secretary Anna Ybarra’s office is a giant calendar marked up with school events. While setting up fundraisers, this is also the first place sophomore class treasurer Ethan Yang goes. “We need to make sure there are no other fundraisers from other classes or […] read more » La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch December 14, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra The most important decisions of my school days occur exactly right around noon — the time when I decide where I am going to beg my friends to take me for lunch. The thrill of trying to make it back to school before the tardy bell rings is always exhilarating — especially when coming from […] read more » Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Analyzing our rap album of the year: Atlanta rapper JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ December 8, 2022 — by Howard Shu and Arnav Swamy When the Grammy nominations for best rap album of 2022 came out on Nov. 15, many hip-hop enthusiasts — the two of us included — were immediately enraged at major snubs from the list. With messy and generic records like DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You” nominated, the […] read more » Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast
Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » firstprevious...10...2122232425...3040506070...nextlast