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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 Brandon Yang

How to request a recommendation letter

Brandon Yang
April 30, 2010

Taiwanese should be treated like any other ethnicity

Jason Wu and Brandon Yang
April 26, 2010

PE dress code should be reformed

Brandon Yang
March 31, 2010

How to contact your guidance counselor

Brandon Yang
March 23, 2010
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Stoffers places second in College Jeopardy tournament

Brandon Yang
February 22, 2010

Finals before break not so bad, especially for students

Girish Swaminath and Brandon Yang
February 1, 2010

Rector recalls high school life at SHS

Brandon Yang
December 14, 2009

Life sentence for teens inhumane

Brandon Yang
December 6, 2009

Amazon’s Kindle is making more and more sense for schools

Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang
October 30, 2009

SHS needs to be regularly updated

Roy Bisht and Brandon Yang
October 12, 2009

UCs help all by removing SAT Subject Test requirements

Brandon Yang
September 9, 2009

People should not underestimate the swine flu disease

Brandon Yang
May 18, 2009

Digital versions preferable to school textbooks

Brandon Yang
April 20, 2009

Junior makes top 10 in literature contest

Brandon Yang
March 13, 2009

Second killing at VTech makes for concerns about student safety

Nandini Ruparel and Brandon Yang
February 12, 2009

Harvard should not favor international students

Brandon Yang
November 25, 2008

If colleges don’t consider the SAT, it will hurt Saratoga students

Brandon Yang
October 22, 2008

CTEL classes decrease quality of education

Brandon Yang
October 10, 2008

Long lines, crowded areas make oncampus lunches less than satisfying

Grishma Athavale and Brandon Yang
September 5, 2008
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Math teacher Navrides to teach at Los Gatos next year

Neyha Bhat and Brandon Yang
May 30, 2008

Don’t forget the printed newspaper!

Brandon Yang
May 8, 2008

Improvements needed for road safety

Alicia Lee and Brandon Yang
April 22, 2008

Improvements needed for road safety

Alicia Lee and Brandon Yang
April 22, 2008

Internet phrases infect teen speech

Brandon Yang and Melody Zhang
April 3, 2008
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