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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
Students, such as senior Leonardo Jia, attend both synchronous and asynchronous courses at West Valley College.
A deeper look at math classes beyond the school’s offerings
May 17, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Maggie Huesby, Dahlia Murthy, Sydney Riera and Saira Ramakrishnan from left to right.
Q&A: Seniors reflect on their four-year softball journey
May 16, 2025
The badminton seniors dressed in shark onesies for their senior night on April 22.
Badminton team extends undefeated run with senior night win over Cats
May 16, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
May 17, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
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All content by Ben Clement

Israel’s Netanyahu abrasive, but justifiable

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement

Student teacher joins social studies department

Ben Clement

The naked truth of the senior streak

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

School’s filters relaxed to allow YouTube

Ben Clement

Arizona risks creating problems by privatizing state prison system

Ben Clement

Goldstone report biased and unfounded

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement

Investigation of past CIA activities proves counterproductive

Mira Chaykin and Ben Clement

Lacrosse ends first season at SHS

Ben Clement

Former SHS assistant principal to replace retiring principal at LGHS

Ben Clement

Somali pirates part of bigger picture

Ben Clement

Top ten downsides to Spring Fling

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Lacrosse teams slowly improve

Ben Clement

Location of junior prom elicits mixed reactions

Ben Clement

Lacrosse: Teams end preseason struggling

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement

Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Lacrosse teams stumble early

Ashley Chou and Ben Clement

Saratoga High adds girls’ lacrosse to spring sports roster

Ben Clement

LGHS switches to full block schedule

Ben Clement

Top Ten things not to say to a cop

Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan

Top ten great things about Obama as our president

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement

U.S. should help India take action

Ben Clement and Gautham Ganesan

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel

School adds new spring team

Ben Clement

Staff Ed: Parents raise unnecessary concerns about freaking

Ben Clement, Alex Sclavos, and Kelly Lamble

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

Ben Clement

Falcons Athletics set to sport own lacrosse team

Ben Clement

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

Ben Clement, Ketaki Shriram, and Holden Sparacino

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

Sulmaan Hassan and Ben Clement
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Freshman skier competes in Junior Olympics

Ben Clement

Facebook offers students chances to organize

Ben Clement and Audrey Yang
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