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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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Photo or Graphic for: Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate

Christina Chang
March 18, 2022

Senior explores the nuances of humanity through film

Anouk Yeh
March 4, 2022

2021-22 Homecoming Court crowned

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021

Class of 2022 National Merit Semifinalists announced

Anouk Yeh
September 26, 2021
KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

KQED report: Former El Gato editor-in-chief claims newspaper adviser blocked multiple stories

Meher Bhatnagar, Atrey Desai, and Anouk Yeh
September 10, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Students compete in showjumping, despite pandemic

Anouk Yeh
April 1, 2021
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‘We’re all going to the World’s Fair’: a haunting meditation on loneliness and digital obsession

Anouk Yeh
March 22, 2021
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Student athletes partake in trash talk culture

Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021

History teachers respond to capitol insurrection, historic current events with discussions

Nicole Lu and Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021
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Speech and debate team hosts first ever virtual tournament fundraiser

Anouk Yeh
January 16, 2021
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The U.S. needs to prioritize vaccinating essential workers and social distance from hypocritical politicians

Anouk Yeh
January 11, 2021
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Delayed WASC process concludes

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 11, 2020
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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of Nextdoor

Anouk Yeh
December 7, 2020
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Competitive gymnastics…. on horseback?

Anouk Yeh
December 3, 2020
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Underclassman rising star debates his way to the top

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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Call it what it is: Political friendship break-ups aren’t just ‘political’

Anouk Yeh
December 1, 2020
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How to make it to the adult table this Christmas

Anouk Yeh
November 27, 2020

Top 10 things to dress up as this Halloween

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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Class of 2020: Zooming through college from home

Anouk Yeh
November 5, 2020
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How phonebanking changed my perspective on politics

Anouk Yeh
November 1, 2020
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Hollywood, stop harping on the Asian American immigrant trope

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2020
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Harris’ vice presidential appointment and where we go from here

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Speech and debate team reckons with familiar enemy: fundraising

Anouk Yeh
September 17, 2020
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Senior appointed as the National Student Poet of the West

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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String of vandalism and break-ins plague campus over summer, continue into school year

Anouk Yeh
September 16, 2020
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How at-home speech and debate tournaments have turned me into an activist

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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Change becomes constant theme for administration team

Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2020
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‘Americanah’ fearlessly explores Blackness and prejudice in post-modern America

Anouk Yeh
September 5, 2020
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Annexation of the Mountain Winery struck down, owners refunded money used to hire contractors to study effects

Allison Hartley and Anouk Yeh
May 30, 2020
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Yeilding retires after 20 years of teaching Spanish at the school

Anouk Yeh
May 21, 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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Glowing up while locked down

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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‘Until Tomorrow’: social media challenge’s side effects may last longer than just one day

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Coping with cancelations: students responding to changes in long-awaited summer plans

Anouk Yeh
April 19, 2020
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Recent spike in Instagram challenges are important and soothing

Anouk Yeh
April 14, 2020
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Gender identity diversity in educators: important, yet often overlooked

Anouk Yeh
April 2, 2020
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One short day in the Flower Conservatory

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
March 30, 2020
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To all the movies that I’ve hated before: this was definitely one of them

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
March 12, 2020

Sophomore pursues comedic passion

Andy Chen and Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Alumna fencing her way through NYU

Anouk Yeh
March 10, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020

Ellis appointed interim assistant principal for second semester after Safine’s departure

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
January 29, 2020

English teacher dives into work after first-semester maternity leave

Oliver Ye and Anouk Yeh 
January 28, 2020
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Campus vandalism and graffiti a little-known but harmful problem, says maintenance staff

Esther Luan and Anouk Yeh
January 28, 2020

Impeachment is symbolism for rejection of injustice

Anouk Yeh
January 26, 2020

Asian-American students in the arts react to recent gains in professional world

Anouk Yeh
January 26, 2020

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

Political double standard emerges in Canadian election

Anouk Yeh
November 21, 2019

Tik Tok Famous: not as easy as it looks

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

I got the horses in the back (page)

Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Lessons learned from teachers and staff

Anouk Yeh and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019

Top 10 Ways to be Thankful

Tiffany Wang and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Working mothers evaluate the implications of their choice of parenthood

Anouk Yeh 
October 28, 2019

Folklore Dancer connects with her culture through conventions and performances

Anouk Yeh and Shama Gupta
October 17, 2019

Pumpkin Patch: fun for fall

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 17, 2019

After hilly meet at Crystal Springs, girls’ cross country team sees promising future

Anouk Yeh and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2019

Should athletes just shut up and play?

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 15, 2019

Dig deeper and Kamala Harris isn’t the candidate she portrays

Anouk Yeh
October 15, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Costa Rica trip proves to be a fun and enriching experience

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

#RickyRenuncia: My experience in a post-Rossello Puerto Rico

Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

From the newsroom to the classroom: New U.S. History teacher discusses unique career changes

Manasi Garg and Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

New team mindset foreshadows a successful girls’ cross country season

Angelina Chen and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019

Unraveling freshman myths

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019
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