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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 Brandon Wang

Department chairs play an important role on campus

Ethan Lin and Brandon Wang
March 22, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: Swimmer competes in 1971 U.S.S.R. International Invitational

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
March 21, 2020

The Falcon embraces astrology

Allen Chen and Brandon Wang
March 9, 2020

A teacher’s work never goes away: ‘You don’t clock out’

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
February 12, 2020

Two students qualify for county regional Poetry Out Loud competition

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
January 28, 2020

Wrestlers recommended to not cut weight

Brandon Wang and Tiffany Wang
January 28, 2020
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Eshoo recognizes senior Sidney Hough recognized for creating app that helps farmers fight weeds 

Brandon Wang
January 28, 2020

The school’s first 60 years: 2008 Sounding Publication

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
January 28, 2020

Peer-grading expedites corrections, learning process

Allison Hartley and Brandon Wang
January 17, 2020

Classes can include political discussion while avoiding indoctrination

Brandon Wang
November 22, 2019

The school’s first 60 years: Band and Guard march in 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
November 20, 2019

A major choice: Alumna pursues design at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
November 18, 2019

The real cost of falling donations

Apurva Chakravarthy, Angelina Chen, Brandon Wang, and Oliver Ye
October 24, 2019

Top 10 ways to become a National Merit Semifinalist

Jeffrey Ma and Brandon Wang
October 17, 2019
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Senior experiments with subtly flexing his fashion

Brandon Wang
October 17, 2019

Athletes adopt new training technology

Brandon Wang
October 15, 2019

Foreign language clubs plan mural

Brandon Wang
October 15, 2019

7 Leaves worth the drive

Allen Chen and Brandon Wang
October 4, 2019
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The school’s first 60 years: Seven students arrested in 1985 in school-wide drug bust

Brandon Wang and Oliver Ye
September 20, 2019

Voting not enough to improve democracy alone

Brandon Wang
September 11, 2019

Identification cards contain reforms that aim to address student mental health

Brandon Wang and Nitya Marimuthu
September 10, 2019

Relaunched Creative Writing class to function as writers’ workshop

Kaitlyn Tsai and Brandon Wang
September 9, 2019

Top 10 social-emotionally appropriate activities for tutorial

Jeffrey Ma and Brandon Wang
September 9, 2019

Flip flops flop: School introduces new hall passes

Brandon Wang
August 31, 2019
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