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School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Acting superintendent Heath Rocha speaks during the Nov. 12 board meeting.
New concerns arise over former superintendent Sanderson’s 2022 hiring
November 20, 2024
The flyer for this year’s Winter Formal hangs up around school and is posted on social media.
Tickets for Winter Formal sell out before purchase window closes
November 20, 2024
Saratoga Team 1, senior Alan Lu, junior Lawson Wang, sophomores Andy Lu and Seabert Mao, senior Skyler Mao and sophomore Vivian Zhong (left to right), hold their 3rd place trophy.
Math club places third at Berkeley tournament
November 17, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
Mascots and volunteers cheering runners on as they cross the finish line.
Saratoga 5K Fun Run: a blend of community and competition
November 13, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

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Mary Campbell, Caroline Keogh, Leena El Ashmawi, Casey Gilligan run together against their home game against Palo Alto on March 30, which they won 9-7

Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up

Serena Li, Anjali Nuggehalli, and Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
The girls’ soccer team victoriously poses after a 2-1 CCS quarterfinals win against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ soccer team falls to Santa Cruz in CCS semifinals

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2022
The varsity girls’ soccer team poses together after a 6-0 away game win against Monta Vista High School on Feb. 3.

Girls’ soccer: 8-0-1 record comes despite obstacles

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 4, 2022
Student section at varsity boys’ basketball game against Los Gatos on Jan. 14.  

Instagram account @toga6thman highlighting athletics across campus

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 20, 2022

Four-year varsity athletes look to past mentors as examples of exceptional leadership

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021

Senior co-captain reflects on mental growth following ACL tear

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021
Mithil and Meghna pose together during Diwali celebrations this year. 

The Chakrabortys: Alumni siblings take center stage in the entertainment industry

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 18, 2021
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Group projects: the overlooked key to successful online learning

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 3, 2021

Boys’ lacrosse: Falcons adapt to low numbers and intense trainings to prepare for upcoming season

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 2, 2021
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Girls’ lacrosse begins practices as season nears

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 1, 2021

Sunright Tea Studio: Costly and out of the way, but great boba

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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‘The Great Gatsby’: juniors debate the excesses of pursuing the American Dream

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Former cross country captain misses out on her final season

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Field hockey kicks off their competitive season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 12, 2021
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From the runway to the pages: Benefit Fashion Show changes to fashion magazine

Andy Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 6, 2021
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Save your tears: The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance fell flat

Anjali Nuggehalli and Amanda Zhu
February 12, 2021
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AP Literature class hosts Shakespeare professor as guest speaker

Anjali Nuggehalli and Nicole Lu
January 29, 2021
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De Anza Force teams continue to train during the pandemic

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 20, 2021
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Senior gives talk on mental health issues afflicting Bay Area teens

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 16, 2021
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New technical theater class introduced

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 16, 2021
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Senior recovers from once career-threatening injury

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 15, 2021
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Field hockey player contemplates loss of season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 15, 2021
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‘The Prom’: an oversimplified lesson on love and acceptance

Anjali Nuggehalli and Cici Xu
January 10, 2021
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Ceramics classes adjust to online learning

Allen Luo and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 4, 2020

Holiday season in 2020: a different approach but the same spirit

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 3, 2020
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School hosts successful SAT and PSAT for students

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 1, 2020
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Embracing my inner LA girl with avocado toast

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 24, 2020
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Dancing in an empty room

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020
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Climbing to the ultimate goal: summiting Mount Shasta

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020

Teachers’ assistants readjust their roles online

Anjali Nuggehalli and Martin Xu
October 15, 2020

An overlooked perspective: what teachers wish students would would do differently

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 12, 2020

Shuffling study spots: venturing into the great unknown

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020

Athletes fight declining motivation due to COVID restrictions

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Senior organizes virtual neuroscience summer camps for elementary school students

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Combating the awkwardness of breakout rooms

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 8, 2020
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Fall play to be replaced by fall film festival

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 14, 2020
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Freshmen react to entering high school in an online world

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 5, 2020
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Woodsy-themed album ‘folklore’ exposes new side of Taylor Swift’s song writing

Angelina Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 4, 2020

School hopes to host SAT on Oct. 14 and PSAT on Oct. 17

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 4, 2020
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Online language classes preserve interactive nature

Anjali Nuggehalli
August 29, 2020
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Screen time sanity in shelter-in-place

Anjali Nuggehalli
August 29, 2020
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The final chapter: senior year closes on an unfinished note

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 25, 2020
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Behind the frontlines: Students’ parents combat COVID-19 pandemic

Anjali Nuggehalli and Anouk Yeh
April 24, 2020
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The recruiting process during the ‘dead period’: Clubs need to stay on top of educating athletes

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 23, 2020
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A student’s voice: the most powerful asset to a rich education

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 23, 2020
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Fit tips: how to achieve health and well-being in our new reality

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 21, 2020
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Facetime: grasping onto my only remaining social life

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 16, 2020
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Lockdown encourages a spontaneous new mindset for two girls

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 16, 2020
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Calvin and Hobbes: transporting me to a world where imagination flourishes

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 14, 2020
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The not-so-glamorous side of competitive sports

Anjali Nuggehalli
April 1, 2020
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Game film: the weapon behind understanding sports

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 30, 2020
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‘Rainbow Magic’: an adventure that took me to fairyland and back

Anjali Nuggehalli
March 21, 2020

Health officials must act faster a to combat potential epidemics like coronavirus

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
February 11, 2020

Boys’ lacrosse: taking initiative to prep for vigorous season

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
February 10, 2020

Team suffers injuries but maintains morale through season’s end

Kavita Sundaram and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

Student productions: actors showcase their talents through self-guided performances

Edwin Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

Umpiring gives baseball player a new perspective

Anjali Nuggehalli
February 1, 2020

Don’t panic, just breathe

Jeanette Zhou and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 31, 2020

A vicious cycle: eating disorder takes over student’s life

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 26, 2020

From Drake to Queen: a music taste transformation

Anjali Nuggehalli
January 17, 2020

Drama department’s Comedy Sportz team puts on last Xmas- themed improv show

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Key outside forward tears ACL

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundaram
December 9, 2019

Recreational drug use has nothing but downsides

Anjali Nuggehalli
December 6, 2019

RHOC: seven wealthy women who shop and fight 24/7

Anjali Nuggehalli
November 18, 2019

California later school start law met with differing opinions

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

Repeated injuries in sports: Cheerleading is no exception

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

The importance of pre-game prep: soccer

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 29, 2019

Behind the scenes of the student-driven MAP Speaker Series

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 28, 2019

Cast works to perfect adaptation of Austen classic as play nears debut

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
October 24, 2019

Declan Mckenna: music that means something

Anjali Nuggehalli
October 16, 2019

MAP 10 students bond during annual field trip to ropes course

Anjali Nuggehalli and Jonathan Li
September 24, 2019

Fall play cast list released; auditions focus on vocal poise, depth

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
September 22, 2019

Sophomore sensations: ‘Lemonade Mouth’ debuts as HC theme

Anjali Nuggehalli and Kavita Sundram
September 21, 2019

Profiles in involvement: how three students found their way

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 20, 2019

Extreme sports: shredding double blacks

Anjali Nuggehalli
September 19, 2019
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