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The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
January 23, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Shrines like the Kotoku-in Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan, are great sights, but they are also filled with tourists who take away from the location’s atmosphere.
Off the beaten streets: I spent my winter break visiting Japan’s hidden gems
January 23, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.
Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test
January 22, 2025
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025

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All content by Alan Cai
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17

It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
June 3, 2024

Seniors wear college merchandise on Commit Day

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
May 16, 2024
The Saratoga ASB account announced the final ASB appointees on instagram.

New ASB officers elected for next year

Sanjoli Gupta and Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
AP tests: a nightmare for all, a blessing for none.

AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
Speech and debate wraps up qualifications for Tournament of Champions

Speech and debate wraps up qualifications for Tournament of Champions

Bryan Zhao and Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
New math class announced for next year

New math class announced for next year

Alan Cai
March 14, 2024
Cafeteria employee Marivel Escobedo in the cafeteria.

Cafeteria staff member shares tumultuous journey from prospective Marine to working in education

Alan Cai
March 8, 2024
USABO announces postponement of the Olympiad.

USABO delayed two weeks due to system overflow

Alan Cai
February 8, 2024
One of the originally released editions of “The Old Man and the Sea.”

Top 10 classic novels: what to know if you haven’t read them yet

Alan Cai
January 31, 2024
AMC 12A questions leaked resulting in a disaster for the math community.

AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating

Florence Hu and Alan Cai
January 30, 2024
While empty now, the Falcon Nest is expected to be a casual work space for students before the end of this school year.

School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center

Alan Cai and Aiden Ye
January 25, 2024
The Falcon Bass Choir wrapping up its last practice last year in May.

Renamed Falcon Choir returns with strong freshman and staff additions

Alan Cai
January 24, 2024
"Twelve Years a Slave" (2013).

These films show in-class movies don’t have to be boring

Alan Cai
January 24, 2024
The football team gathers in a huddle on August 25.

Football: a destination worth your time

Alan Cai
December 14, 2023
Television is poison: Don’t let it dominate your life.

Stop watching TV: It’s a covert threat to your time and health

Alan Cai
December 4, 2023
“Almost, Maine” introduces a uniquely-formatted play through an exhilarating series of romantic comedy vignettes.

Vignette-focused fall play offers varied perspectives on love

Alan Cai and Divya Vadlakonda
November 16, 2023
Students fill the student center on a Tuesday night for debate practice.

A new year for speech and debate: new faces, new branches and more hopes for more national tournament bids

Alan Cai and Bryan Zhao
November 8, 2023
The Heat can see light at the end of the tunnel… They can finally breach the gap this year.

Don’t be surprised if the Miami Heat wins it all in ‘23-’24

Alan Cai
November 6, 2023
The packed school parking lot during a school day.

Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch

Alan Cai
November 6, 2023
Sophomore William Huang vigorously plays the game League of Legends during an important class.

Bring Your Own Device policy has fundamental flaws

Alan Cai
September 29, 2023
Freshmen point skyward in the K-pop dance.

Freshmen make strides during quad day performance

Alan Cai
September 21, 2023
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