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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
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
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
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 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
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
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
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
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Ben Clement

Israel’s Netanyahu abrasive, but justifiable

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
March 26, 2010

Student teacher joins social studies department

Ben Clement
February 2, 2010

The naked truth of the senior streak

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
January 28, 2010

School’s filters relaxed to allow YouTube

Ben Clement
December 10, 2009

Arizona risks creating problems by privatizing state prison system

Ben Clement
December 7, 2009

Goldstone report biased and unfounded

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
October 26, 2009

Investigation of past CIA activities proves counterproductive

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement
September 9, 2009

Lacrosse ends first season at SHS

Ben Clement
May 22, 2009

Former SHS assistant principal to replace retiring principal at LGHS

Ben Clement
May 21, 2009

Somali pirates part of bigger picture

Ben Clement
May 12, 2009

Top ten downsides to Spring Fling

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
April 24, 2009

Lacrosse teams slowly improve

Ben Clement
April 22, 2009

Location of junior prom elicits mixed reactions

Ben Clement
April 3, 2009

Lacrosse: Teams end preseason struggling

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement
March 27, 2009

Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
March 24, 2009

Lacrosse teams stumble early

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement
March 10, 2009

Saratoga High adds girls’ lacrosse to spring sports roster

Ben Clement
February 11, 2009

LGHS switches to full block schedule

Ben Clement
February 4, 2009

Top Ten things not to say to a cop

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan
January 26, 2009

Top ten great things about Obama as our president

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
December 17, 2008

U.S. should help India take action

Ben Clement and Gautham Ganesan
December 17, 2008

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel
November 30, 2008

School adds new spring team

Ben Clement
November 18, 2008

Staff Ed: Parents raise unnecessary concerns about freaking

Ben Clement, Alex Sclavos, and Kelly Lamble
November 17, 2008

MAP program progresses smoothly, progress on Media Arts building still slow

Ben Clement
September 22, 2008

Falcons Athletics set to sport own lacrosse team

Ben Clement
September 18, 2008

STAFF ED: Chamber of Commerce alienates youth with “A Taste of Saratoga”

Ben Clement, Ketaki Shriram, and Holden Sparacino
September 12, 2008

Top Ten reasons to go to the Street Dance “Taste of Saratoga”

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
September 9, 2008
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Freshman skier competes in Junior Olympics

Ben Clement
May 21, 2008

Facebook offers students chances to organize

Ben Clement and Audrey Yang
April 3, 2008
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