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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024

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All content by Cassandra King

New ID card system aims to make buying lunch more efficient

Cassandra King and Ethan Ko
March 23, 2017

Mock Trial teams starts competition season 2-1

Cassandra King and Katherine Zhou
February 9, 2017

Vegans embrace a healthier lifestyle

Cassandra King and Alexandra Li
February 4, 2017
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Senior overcomes stage fright at Saratoga Idol, finishing second

Aaron Choi and Cassandra King
December 13, 2016

Grade reputations are misconstrued

Ryan Kim and Cassandra King
December 9, 2016

The waiting game: time for female president long overdue

Cassandra King
November 30, 2016

Teachers should grade group projects more fairly

Cassandra King
October 26, 2016

Mohnike recounts joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs

Cassandra King and Eleanor Goh
October 25, 2016

Linguistics Club aims to increase interest in obscure languages

Caitlin Ju and Cassandra King
October 23, 2016
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Review: Class of 2018 scares at Quad day 2016

Cassandra King
October 11, 2016

Homecoming Rally unifies classes

Cassandra King and Karen Chow
October 5, 2016
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District hosts second annual World Cafe to address student stress

Cassandra King and Victor Liu
September 27, 2016

The Olympics are an elitist institution

Eleanor Goh and Cassandra King
September 8, 2016

Color dash brings color to the weekend

Cassandra King
May 4, 2016

Mock trial sketch artist wins county competition for second straight year

Gwynevere Hunger and Cassandra King
March 28, 2016
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Students seek awareness for life-threatening allergies

Cassandra King and Austin Wang
March 24, 2016

Winter percussion and winter guard step up practices

Angela Liu and Cassandra King
March 22, 2016

Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses

Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger
February 7, 2016

Senior’s mom fled Vietnam to pursue higher education

Cassandra King and Kyle Wang
February 3, 2016

Fashion, talent and math problems: senior Class holds 2nd annual ‘Mr. Saratoga’

Cassandra King and Melissa Magner
February 1, 2016

New coders club immerses students in computer science field

Cassandra King and Ryan Kim
December 1, 2015

Mock trial begins season with high hopes

Cassandra King and Katherine Zhou
October 23, 2015

Academic ‘silos’ isolate students from each other

Cassandra King
October 21, 2015

Paranormal activity: APUSH comes a-knockin’

Cassandra King
October 15, 2015

Thermond teaches new creative writing class

Cassandra King
September 17, 2015

Disney Channel Original Movies- more original, still awkward

Angela Liu and Cassandra King
September 16, 2015

Annual Souper Bowl proves to be a success once again

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
May 19, 2015

100 Word Rants

Cassandra King, Isabelle Tseng, Oksana Trifonova, and Jason Zhao
May 18, 2015

Global Health Club closes year with a bang

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
May 7, 2015

Crossword answers for backpage May 1 issue

Cassandra King and Oksana Trifonova
May 1, 2015

Ultimate Frisbee club preps for upcoming season

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
March 12, 2015

MUN perseveres despite challenges

Cassandra King and Jenny Qian
March 5, 2015

Mock Trial handed an invitation to success

Cassandra King
January 22, 2015

Sophomores deprive themselves of sweets

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
January 22, 2015

A ‘thankful tree’ to brighten fall

Cassandra King
November 13, 2014

ASL embraces deaf culture

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
November 13, 2014

School emphasizes importance of emergency drills

Cassandra King and Dorrie Tang
November 13, 2014

Mock trial attorney coach found, varsity team announced

Cassandra King and Isabelle Tseng
November 3, 2014

Saratoga City council engages students in community issues

Cassandra King and Oksana Trifonova
November 3, 2014

Saratoga Compliments page spreads kindness

Cassandra King and Amelia Schwabe
October 14, 2014

X country strides forward

Cassandra King and Dorrie Tang
October 13, 2014

New season brings new coaches and new members to mock trial

Cassandra King and Isabelle Tseng
October 12, 2014

Fukushima radiation still posing a threat to wildlife

Cassandra King
October 9, 2014

Club Day food gives students incentives to sign up

Cassandra King, Michelle Leung, and Amelia Schwabe
October 9, 2014

‘Home of the Falcons’ unites Falcons

Cassandra King
September 3, 2014

Don’t Mock the Trial: bringing it to the court

Cassandra King
September 3, 2014

Vibrant Verde: quick and easy snack spot

Cassandra King
September 2, 2014

Cross country teams take strides to pursue state meet qualification

Cassandra King and Dorrie Tang
August 30, 2014
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