Elementary school memories: playing the engineer and building an illegal dam May 15, 2022 — by Jonny Luo As students from all grades charge head-first into the emotional roller coaster that is APs and finals season, it’s nice for all of us to take a moment and reflect on our childhood and the happy memories they contain and bring us some happiness amidst the hecticness of May. If you’re reading this, stop and […] read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai As cars lined the block along Fruitvale Avenue on April 9, excited attendees headed towards the Heritage Orchard and Civic Center for Saratoga’s annual Blossom Festival, which “commemorates and preserves the memory of its historic celebration of Saratoga’s agricultural and community-focused life.” The first Blossom Festival dates back to 1900, when, following a 2-year drought, […] read more » Senior explores ‘fear’ through art May 15, 2022 — by Minsui Tang Trumpet players, ballet dancers and purse makers — these are the kinds of artists in senior Shani Chiu’s (they/them) family. Following in their family’s footsteps, Chiu began their artistic journey at age 6; over time, they grew to love illustration and wanted to pursue it as a career. When Chiu entered high school, they had […] read more » Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later May 15, 2022 — by Kavya Patel As I sat on the steps of the quad in early January, my heart couldn’t stop pounding. Numerous members of the sophomore class looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to lead a Bombay in the Bay (BnB) partner dance practice — on my own. Though it was extremely demanding to get a group of […] read more » Saratoga Mormons live by a faith often misunderstood by outsiders May 12, 2022 — by Selina Chen Tucked into the plastic sleeve outside senior Leslie Robinson’s AP Government binder is a detailed family tree featuring her ancestors going back six generations. One name in the topmost layer, John Lowe Butler, is hidden among the 126 others but holds special prominence in Mormon history. In July 1838, Butler arrived at the polls at […] read more » Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai As cars lined the block along Fruitvale Avenue on April 9, excited attendees headed towards the Heritage Orchard and Civic Center for Saratoga’s annual Blossom Festival, which “commemorates and preserves the memory of its historic celebration of Saratoga’s agricultural and community-focused life.” The first Blossom Festival dates back to 1900, when, following a 2-year drought, […] read more » Senior explores ‘fear’ through art May 15, 2022 — by Minsui Tang Trumpet players, ballet dancers and purse makers — these are the kinds of artists in senior Shani Chiu’s (they/them) family. Following in their family’s footsteps, Chiu began their artistic journey at age 6; over time, they grew to love illustration and wanted to pursue it as a career. When Chiu entered high school, they had […] read more » Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later May 15, 2022 — by Kavya Patel As I sat on the steps of the quad in early January, my heart couldn’t stop pounding. Numerous members of the sophomore class looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to lead a Bombay in the Bay (BnB) partner dance practice — on my own. Though it was extremely demanding to get a group of […] read more » Saratoga Mormons live by a faith often misunderstood by outsiders May 12, 2022 — by Selina Chen Tucked into the plastic sleeve outside senior Leslie Robinson’s AP Government binder is a detailed family tree featuring her ancestors going back six generations. One name in the topmost layer, John Lowe Butler, is hidden among the 126 others but holds special prominence in Mormon history. In July 1838, Butler arrived at the polls at […] read more » Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Senior explores ‘fear’ through art May 15, 2022 — by Minsui Tang Trumpet players, ballet dancers and purse makers — these are the kinds of artists in senior Shani Chiu’s (they/them) family. Following in their family’s footsteps, Chiu began their artistic journey at age 6; over time, they grew to love illustration and wanted to pursue it as a career. When Chiu entered high school, they had […] read more » Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later May 15, 2022 — by Kavya Patel As I sat on the steps of the quad in early January, my heart couldn’t stop pounding. Numerous members of the sophomore class looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to lead a Bombay in the Bay (BnB) partner dance practice — on my own. Though it was extremely demanding to get a group of […] read more » Saratoga Mormons live by a faith often misunderstood by outsiders May 12, 2022 — by Selina Chen Tucked into the plastic sleeve outside senior Leslie Robinson’s AP Government binder is a detailed family tree featuring her ancestors going back six generations. One name in the topmost layer, John Lowe Butler, is hidden among the 126 others but holds special prominence in Mormon history. In July 1838, Butler arrived at the polls at […] read more » Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later May 15, 2022 — by Kavya Patel As I sat on the steps of the quad in early January, my heart couldn’t stop pounding. Numerous members of the sophomore class looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to lead a Bombay in the Bay (BnB) partner dance practice — on my own. Though it was extremely demanding to get a group of […] read more » Saratoga Mormons live by a faith often misunderstood by outsiders May 12, 2022 — by Selina Chen Tucked into the plastic sleeve outside senior Leslie Robinson’s AP Government binder is a detailed family tree featuring her ancestors going back six generations. One name in the topmost layer, John Lowe Butler, is hidden among the 126 others but holds special prominence in Mormon history. In July 1838, Butler arrived at the polls at […] read more » Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Saratoga Mormons live by a faith often misunderstood by outsiders May 12, 2022 — by Selina Chen Tucked into the plastic sleeve outside senior Leslie Robinson’s AP Government binder is a detailed family tree featuring her ancestors going back six generations. One name in the topmost layer, John Lowe Butler, is hidden among the 126 others but holds special prominence in Mormon history. In July 1838, Butler arrived at the polls at […] read more » Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year May 12, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy Growing up watching movies like “High School Musical,” in her native Italy, senior Carolina Guarienti pictured California as a place of surfing and hanging out with friends in the sun — in her eyes, the perfect place to be. “It’s every European’s dream to come and live here,” said Guarienti. “It’s very different from Italian […] read more » Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Creativity can aid gift giving: 3 easy pop-up card designs May 12, 2022 — by Anamika Anand When I was 9, I developed a slight obsession with making pop-up cards. It’s fascinating how a few simple snips can result in a heart or a cake popping out of the page when you open a piece of folded paper. If you’re like me and don’t have a job or your own Amazon account, […] read more » Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Interpreting the nightmares that plague my sleep May 12, 2022 — by Victoria Hu After reading this story’s headline, my classmates might think, “Wow, Victoria, you sleep? Who would’ve thought?” Yes, I do. Based on my perpetually tired-looking appearance, I’ve been told that I seem like a nocturnal bat who gets as much shut-eye as a junior with a caffeine addiction. In reality, I’m proud to say I sleep […] read more » A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
A tale of two robotics engineers May 10, 2022 — by Kaasha Minocha As 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, the school’s flagship First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, showed off their robot at Redwood Middle School four years ago, Gavin Chang watched in awe; he joined MSET in his freshman year. Chang, the current MSET Club Treasurer, said robotics was one of the most enriching extracurriculars he pursued. By exploring various […] read more » Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Sophomore fundraises for charity through commissions on Instagram art account May 10, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou In February, sophomore Danni Deng started her Instagram art account, @rt.slv_; at the time, she never expected to gain much attention, much less that of provisional Olympic champion Kamila Valieva. After painting commissioned portraits of Valieva for a fan, Deng began to show her work on Instagram. To her surprise, Valieva herself liked the post […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast