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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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Amelia Chang

Amelia Chang, Reporter

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A compilation of all the sagas in Epic

‘Epic the Musical’: An incredible musical that gives a refreshing take on ‘The Odyssey’

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 13, 2024
Even though Christmas music gets annoying, we can’t imagine life without it.

Cold-weather classics: What makes festive tunes so festive?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 5, 2024
The show is a worthy sequel to Wandavision.

‘Agatha All Along’: a show Marvel got right

Amelia Chang
December 1, 2024
A drawing of a SeaWing I did during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The dragon series that soared into my heart

Amelia Chang
October 28, 2024
The amount of depth in Zuko’s character development is what I hope to see from all characters

Ideal protagonists in today’s media follow certain patterns

Amelia Chang
October 27, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…

‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor

Amelia Chang
September 12, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D

While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities

Amelia Chang
September 7, 2024
Chinese students from Saratoga and Los Gatos in the airport with teachers.

Saratoga and Los Gatos students visit Taiwan over spring break

Amelia Chang
May 18, 2024
You’ll be happier if your life is in your own hands.

Self-driving cars are the future, but how safe are they?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
May 13, 2024
As long as you’re above ten, these eggs are not for you!

Why can’t we still play childhood games?

Amelia Chang
May 8, 2024
Showering at night promotes good hygiene.

Photo or Graphic for: Just get it over with — it’s best to shower at night

Annika Gho
May 3, 2024
Screenshot 2024-03-27 at 11.54.11 AM

Photo or Graphic for: Tardy policy needs more uniformity

Florence Wei
March 27, 2024
Sophomore Mridhula Vudali poses for the camera as she spreads and flips the batter.  

Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
March 7, 2024
A screenshot of me under a tree in my “Minecraft” world.

Living my childhood through blocks

Amelia Chang
March 3, 2024
Junior Hilary Gonzalez gains possession of the ball on Jan. 16 during a game against Mountain View.

After frenzied search, girls’ soccer team finds permanent goalie

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
January 27, 2024
Students shake hands with the Sharks after making their pitch.

Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
January 25, 2024
Saratoga team hoodies offer a wide variety of designs

Photo or Graphic for: Hoodie bonanza: Sports team merch emphasizes school pride

Annika Gho
January 16, 2024
Contrary to Asha and Valentino’s reactions, we were not at all impressed by ‘Wish’, which had nothing new to offer.  

Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
January 9, 2024
What succulent are you?

Yes, even succulents have personality types

Amelia Chang
December 8, 2023
I never knew I clapped so much — there’s a lot to celebrate, I guess.

Photo or Graphic for: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (or not)

Annika Gho
December 2, 2023
Senior Jiah Jung does a simple drill during tryouts.

Girls’ soccer preview: Spendlove, Oberhauser lead Falcons into a new season

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
November 15, 2023
CCC advisor Brad Ward’s Pennywise camping trunk-or-treat car.

Trunk or Treat embodies spooky Halloween spirit

Amelia Chang
November 11, 2023
“Inspired by my dreams under the moonlight, I write!”

Photo or Graphic for: Writing the dream: my experiences with dream journaling

Florence Wei
November 6, 2023
Seniors gather at Sept. 18 rally.

Rallies, let’s have something new

Amelia Chang
October 31, 2023
Senior Kayla Jung works on an untitled piece for her portfolio, “Textures of Home.”

AP 2D and 3D Design classes added alongside AP Drawing enrich art curriculum

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
October 23, 2023
Working in the light of the morning sun maximizes productivity.

Photo or Graphic for: Productivity lies in mornings, not lethargic late night intervals

Florence Hu
October 23, 2023
New special ed teacher shares resources to help students become more independent

New special ed teacher shares resources to help students become more independent

Amelia Chang
September 28, 2023
If only we had the key to unlock these cages.

Photo or Graphic for: Free sheet music should be easier to obtain for young musicians

Florence Wei and Annika Gho
September 27, 2023
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