MAP plans first post-COVID era LA trip February 16, 2023 — by Natalie Chua, Sanjoli Gupta After the Media Arts Program’s annual trip to Los Angeles was canceled the last three years due to COVID-19 restrictions, roughly 60 juniors will finally board buses in mid-March to head south and learn about the entertainment and media industries first hand. The group will leave early on March 9 and return by Sunday evening […] read more » Model UN plans first ever conference at Saratoga High February 16, 2023 — by Aiden Ye and Zack Zhang At a typical Model UN conference, dozens of students wearing formal attire set up stands to debate public policy and propose solutions for ongoing international issues like refugee crises, waste management and women’s rights. Some shout, trying to garner attention for the country they represent, while others take notes and plan out which nations they […] read more » Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Mock Trial concluded its competition season in early February. Competitions occurred remotely over Zoom for the third consecutive year since the start of the pandemic. Twenty teams competed in the Santa Clara County tournament this year. This year’s case centered on the accused robbery of a Shakespearean signet ring and alleged battery. With the argument […] read more » Senior wins New York Times award for 2022 personal narrative contest February 15, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Each year, the New York Times hosts a 100-word personal narrative contest for high school students across the world to tell a miniature memoir about a meaningful moment in their lives. Out of the 12,000 entries, senior Adam Xu’s personal narrative was one of 13 winning pieces selected as winners by the judges. “There were […] read more » Alumni stand up for threatened affirmative action policies February 15, 2023 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas A crowd in front of the Supreme Court was covered in bright blue, holding up signs proclaiming “WE WON’T GO BACK” and “Merecemos Estar Aqui.” Forty-one college students, members of a group called Defend Diversity, gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest in defense of “race-conscious admissions” on Nov. 28. Among them was […] read more » Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Model UN plans first ever conference at Saratoga High February 16, 2023 — by Aiden Ye and Zack Zhang At a typical Model UN conference, dozens of students wearing formal attire set up stands to debate public policy and propose solutions for ongoing international issues like refugee crises, waste management and women’s rights. Some shout, trying to garner attention for the country they represent, while others take notes and plan out which nations they […] read more » Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Mock Trial concluded its competition season in early February. Competitions occurred remotely over Zoom for the third consecutive year since the start of the pandemic. Twenty teams competed in the Santa Clara County tournament this year. This year’s case centered on the accused robbery of a Shakespearean signet ring and alleged battery. With the argument […] read more » Senior wins New York Times award for 2022 personal narrative contest February 15, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Each year, the New York Times hosts a 100-word personal narrative contest for high school students across the world to tell a miniature memoir about a meaningful moment in their lives. Out of the 12,000 entries, senior Adam Xu’s personal narrative was one of 13 winning pieces selected as winners by the judges. “There were […] read more » Alumni stand up for threatened affirmative action policies February 15, 2023 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas A crowd in front of the Supreme Court was covered in bright blue, holding up signs proclaiming “WE WON’T GO BACK” and “Merecemos Estar Aqui.” Forty-one college students, members of a group called Defend Diversity, gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest in defense of “race-conscious admissions” on Nov. 28. Among them was […] read more » Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Mock Trial concluded its competition season in early February. Competitions occurred remotely over Zoom for the third consecutive year since the start of the pandemic. Twenty teams competed in the Santa Clara County tournament this year. This year’s case centered on the accused robbery of a Shakespearean signet ring and alleged battery. With the argument […] read more » Senior wins New York Times award for 2022 personal narrative contest February 15, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Each year, the New York Times hosts a 100-word personal narrative contest for high school students across the world to tell a miniature memoir about a meaningful moment in their lives. Out of the 12,000 entries, senior Adam Xu’s personal narrative was one of 13 winning pieces selected as winners by the judges. “There were […] read more » Alumni stand up for threatened affirmative action policies February 15, 2023 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas A crowd in front of the Supreme Court was covered in bright blue, holding up signs proclaiming “WE WON’T GO BACK” and “Merecemos Estar Aqui.” Forty-one college students, members of a group called Defend Diversity, gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest in defense of “race-conscious admissions” on Nov. 28. Among them was […] read more » Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Senior wins New York Times award for 2022 personal narrative contest February 15, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen and Skyler Mao Each year, the New York Times hosts a 100-word personal narrative contest for high school students across the world to tell a miniature memoir about a meaningful moment in their lives. Out of the 12,000 entries, senior Adam Xu’s personal narrative was one of 13 winning pieces selected as winners by the judges. “There were […] read more » Alumni stand up for threatened affirmative action policies February 15, 2023 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas A crowd in front of the Supreme Court was covered in bright blue, holding up signs proclaiming “WE WON’T GO BACK” and “Merecemos Estar Aqui.” Forty-one college students, members of a group called Defend Diversity, gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest in defense of “race-conscious admissions” on Nov. 28. Among them was […] read more » Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Alumni stand up for threatened affirmative action policies February 15, 2023 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas A crowd in front of the Supreme Court was covered in bright blue, holding up signs proclaiming “WE WON’T GO BACK” and “Merecemos Estar Aqui.” Forty-one college students, members of a group called Defend Diversity, gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest in defense of “race-conscious admissions” on Nov. 28. Among them was […] read more » Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Three newest district board members see potential for positive change February 13, 2023 — by Lynn Dai and Jonny Luo As students got back to the swing of things in second semester, three new board members also became acquainted with their new positions on the school board. Here is an update on how they’ve been doing: Steve Chen: former private marketer and Los Gatos High math teacher Between 1984 and 2015, current board member […] read more » School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
School board requests bids for solar panel projects February 12, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Plans for installing solar panels at Saratoga and Los Gatos High and the district office appear to be moving ahead, though no final decisions have been made. The district has partnered with NV5, a provider of technical engineering and consulting solutions. The motion to prepare and request the RFP — a request for proposal that […] read more » MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
MSET Fish work to build new robot for ‘Charged Up’ FRC season February 12, 2023 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Junior Naveed Kasnavi, hardware lead for the school’s FRC team 649 MSET Fish, worked through a late January afternoon, finishing the last revision of his computer-aided design (CAD) model for the robot’s arm mechanism. This robot will compete in two regional competitions: the San Francisco Regional on March 16 and the Silicon Valley Regional on […] read more » Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Annual Benefit Fashion Show set for April 22 February 12, 2023 — by Avani Kongetira The annual Benefit Fashion Show will take place on April 22 at 7 p.m. under the theme “Happily Ever After.” The Benefit Commission released model sign-ups on Jan. 17. “We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s coming along well,” co-head commissioner Haley Marks said. “The commission has really come together to work […] read more » Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Flight cancellations disrupt traveling plans over the holiday break February 12, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Amy Luo Every year during February and spring break, many people decide to spend their week traveling with their friends and family. With California’s unprecedented flooding in late December and early January, however, storms have also hit all around the country. As a result, flights are being canceled and many have had to change their travel plans. […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast