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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Andrew Jiang

Too short for shorts?

Andrew Jiang
May 30, 2016

Reporters recount growing up watching retiring basketball legend

Andrew Jiang and Allison Lin
January 21, 2016

Just another sorry case of Senioritis

Andrew Jiang
January 15, 2016

Senior works part time at Pizza Studio

Andrew Jiang
November 5, 2015

Boys’ water polo continues to dominate in league play

Andrew Jiang and Neil Rao
October 10, 2015

Boys’ water polo aims to win leagues

Andrew Jiang and Neil Rao
September 5, 2015

Miscommunication between ASB and commissions leads to hate messages on YikYak

Andrew Jiang and Ariel Liu
March 30, 2015

Ceramics and SHS TV programs working to boost numbers, interest

Andrew Jiang and Spring Ma
February 10, 2015

College Bound: Lu prepares for transition to Yale

Andrew Jiang and Ariel Liu
February 5, 2015

Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is

Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang, and Sherrilyn Ling
January 20, 2015

Senior opera singer wins Saratoga Idol

Simi Srivastava and Andrew Jiang
December 5, 2014

Football players make transition to basketball

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
December 4, 2014

College Bound: Lu eases through app season

Andrew Jiang and Ariel Liu
December 2, 2014

Boys’ water polo ends season with fifth place finish in League Tournament

David Fan and Andrew Jiang
November 12, 2014

Fugitive: a game of instinct, agility and thrill

Helen Chen and Andrew Jiang
November 12, 2014

College Bound: Senior plans future in fashion

Ashley Chen, Andrew Jiang, and Ariel Liu
November 7, 2014

Seniors prefer private schools over public schools, a growing trend

Helen Chen and Andrew Jiang
October 30, 2014

College Bound: the myth, the legend, the Linosaur

Ashley Chen and Andrew Jiang
September 19, 2014

Boys’ water polo places third in first tournament of the season

Andrew Jiang
September 16, 2014

Students caught attempting office break-in

Andrew Jiang and Carolyn Sun
September 16, 2014

Boys’ swimming: Five individuals and four relays reach finals in CCS

Andrew Jiang and Arjun Ramanathan
May 22, 2014

Sophomore matures through parents’ divorce

Andrew Jiang and Ariel Liu
May 22, 2014

Underclassmen should be able to go off campus

Miles Albert and Andrew Jiang
May 1, 2014

Students visiting college at younger age

Miles Albert and Andrew Jiang
April 30, 2014
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Rules restricting tackling in football becoming ridiculous

Andrew Jiang
April 2, 2014

School spends $8,000 on new murals

Andrew Jiang and Jihau Yu
April 2, 2014

First annual High School Hacks sees record attendance of over 800

Andrew Jiang and Anant Rajeev
April 2, 2014

Boys’ swimming hangs tough despite rocky start

Andrew Jiang
April 1, 2014
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Why splitting California is a bad idea

Andrew Jiang and Anant Rajeev
March 31, 2014

Does Saratoga have less spirit than other schools?

Andrew Jiang and Ariel Liu
March 31, 2014

Leadership students travel to conference at Disneyland

Andrew Jiang
February 12, 2014

Boys’ basketball team faces difficult losses

Andrew Jiang
February 10, 2014
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SOPHOMORE IN NEED OF HELP: Flying addictions, dire predictions

Andrew Jiang
February 10, 2014

Dance team competes in first competition

Andrew Jiang
February 7, 2014

Senior high jumper signs with Division I school

Andrew Jiang and Miles Albert
February 7, 2014

Snapchat: Is it really private?

Andrew Jiang and Miles Albert
February 7, 2014

Boys’ swimming eager to start the season

Andrew Jiang
January 31, 2014

Reporter imitates the NBA skills challenge

Andrew Jiang
January 31, 2014

Life in Cole world: Junior basketball player hopes to lead team to success

Andrew Jiang
December 11, 2013

Like it or not, schools need to monitor students’ online lives

Anant Rajeev and Andrew Jiang
December 11, 2013

Can you hit on upperclassmen?

Andrew Jiang
December 11, 2013

Link Crew is not beneficial for entire year

Andrew Jiang and Miles Abert
October 29, 2013

Curves benefit classes

Andrew Jiang and Devin Zhao
October 29, 2013
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Boys’ water polo team tries to finish season strong

Andrew Jiang
October 29, 2013

Pool boiler broken, water polo teams finds other options

Andrew Jiang
October 29, 2013

ASB student store revamped

Andrew Jiang and Anant Rajeev
September 25, 2013

Sophomore rises up to varsity water polo

Andrew Jiang
September 23, 2013

Section 3, Question 2: Does standardized testing prepare you for college?

Deepti Kannan and Andrew Jiang
September 23, 2013
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