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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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Mind the gap: Seniors should take a year off

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April 1, 2018

Urinal dividers: We want more

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February 9, 2018

New Year’s resolutions: yeah, right

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February 8, 2018

Government’s slow reaction to mass shootings worrying

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December 7, 2017
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Review: iPhone X is top notch

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December 2, 2017
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Keep out of In-N-Out: It’s a disappointment

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November 1, 2017

The double standard of reverse racism is a worrying trend

Alex Yang
October 30, 2017

Asian snacks are wack

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October 27, 2017

Rock out with my crocs out

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October 23, 2017

More separates Taiwan and China than a body of water

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October 17, 2017

Emoji Movie: It’s ‘meh’

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
September 18, 2017

Common App looking for too uncommon of a student

Alex Yang
September 11, 2017

Badminton: Individuals excel at CCS even after team’s so-so season

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
May 30, 2017

Staff editorial: College Board’s AP test ruling teaches lessons

Alex Yang
May 30, 2017

Ballers find the Earth deflated

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
May 24, 2017

Besides delving into subjects, AP classes should also prepare students for the test

Alex Yang
May 18, 2017

Amatuer photographers on a quest for Snapchattable food

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
May 16, 2017
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Badminton: First win against Palo Alto raises hopes

Alex Yang and Jason Zhao
March 24, 2017

Leadership collaboration with Redwood will not help

Neil Rao and Alex Yang
March 24, 2017

Spamchat: the takeover of Snapchat fakes

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
March 23, 2017

College tours, preparation season has already come for some

Lina Kim and Alex Yang
March 23, 2017

As the NFL’s ratings drop, so do the chances of cable remaining viable

Frederick Kim and Alex Yang
March 19, 2017

Badminton: Team needs to fill gaps left by alumni

Alex Yang and Jason Zhao
February 28, 2017

Trump’s dangerous morals may rub off on us

Alex Yang
February 9, 2017

SHS TV staff size increases as students aim to diversify the weekly broadcast

Karen Chow and Alex Yang
February 8, 2017

They don’t spit fire, they spit water

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
February 6, 2017

Living in an animated shadow: the obscurity of celebrity voice actors

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
February 5, 2017

Top 10 things to do during winter break …

Neil Rao and Alex Yang
December 8, 2016

‘Frozen’ soundtrack finally finds competition

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
December 8, 2016

Parents, these aren’t cars for kids

Neil Rao and Alex Yang
December 7, 2016

Student productions ramp up rehearsal process

Saya Sivaram and Alex Yang
December 5, 2016

Voter turnout is down again; it’s time to consider compulsory voting

Alex Yang
December 5, 2016

Getting to know International Students

Navin Tiwary and Alex Yang
December 1, 2016

Saratoga drama students support Los Gatos fall play

Saya Sivaram and Alex Yang
October 27, 2016

The older they are, the harder they fall

Daniel Bessonov and Alex Yang
October 27, 2016

Toad hits the road: Pepe declared hate symbol

Victor Liu and Alex Yang
October 24, 2016

Champions of something: India vs the West Indies

Alex Yang
September 17, 2016

Proxima b: not really so proximate

Ryan Kim and Alex Yang
September 15, 2016

Music services vie for more ears

Alex Yang and Katherine Zhou
September 13, 2016

Dead gorilla immortalized as meme

Austin Wang and Alex Yang
September 8, 2016

Baseball team makes a run for the top of the league

Alex Yang and Ryan Kim
March 29, 2016

‘Fieldhouse’ to be constructed to add to gym space

Eric Sze and Alex Yang
March 28, 2016

Badminton team proves itself through several upset wins

Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang
March 28, 2016

Trip will send juniors and seniors to Utah’s Wild West

Alex Yang
March 22, 2016

New courses proposed for next school year

Pranav Ahuja and Alex Yang
February 5, 2016

Badminton continues to develop star talent

Arjun Ramanathan and Alex Yang
February 5, 2016

Codes, computers and courses: UC system correct in not counting Computer Science as math credit

Nidhi Jain and Alex Yang
January 31, 2016

Boys’ water polo aims to beat rival for spot in CCS

Helen Chen and Alex Yang
October 29, 2015

Biking takes senior to new heights

Navin Tiwary and Alex Yang
October 22, 2015

Students propose ideas for use of ASB funds

Aditya Chaudhry and Alex Yang
October 18, 2015

Water polo: Boys bounce back after last year’s disappointing season

Pranav Ahuja and Alex Yang
September 21, 2015

Classes prepare as Homecoming approaches

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September 20, 2015
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