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Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Technology in Sports: Athletes using recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics
May 21, 2024
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024
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All content by Christina Chang
Senior Mag 2023: Taking the untraditional path: Seniors pursue gap years before resuming academic studies
Christina Chang
August 30, 2023
Senior Mag 2023: Melodies of friendship: from elementary school piano buddies to college roommates
Christina Chang
and
Martin Xu
July 1, 2023
No drive, no life: Second-semester seniors go to Target on a $15 budget
Christina Chang
and
Carolyn Wang
April 25, 2023
School seeks new assistant principal for next year
Christina Chang
and
Carolyn Wang
March 28, 2023
Atmospheric river brings heavy winds, fallen trees and destruction to campus facilities
Christina Chang
March 14, 2023
An athlete’s journey: learning to quit
Christina Chang
February 27, 2023
Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance
Christina Chang
and
Sanjoli Gupta
February 16, 2023
Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely
Christina Chang
,
Meher Bhatnagar
, and
Ariel Zhou
January 31, 2023
[Photo] Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January
Amy Luo
and
Kathy Wang
January 24, 2023
[Photo] Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times
Saachi Jain
December 15, 2022
Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable
Christina Chang
November 20, 2022
Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year
Christina Chang
November 9, 2022
Top 10 ways to ask someone out
Christina Chang
and
Sam Bai
October 19, 2022
Top 10: ways to fake having friends
Christina Chang
June 5, 2022
73 questions: conversations with the school community
Lena Aribi
,
Meher Bhatnagar
,
Christina Chang
,
Lynn Dai
,
Victoria Hu
,
Hannah Lee
,
Jonny Luo
,
Shannon Ma
,
Nikhil Mathihalli
, and
Sarah Zhou
May 30, 2022
School should offer more humanities courses
Christina Chang
May 18, 2022
District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June
Christina Chang
May 22, 2022
Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
May 15, 2022
Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales
Christina Chang
May 15, 2022
Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles
Anamika Anand
,
Vicky Bai
, and
Christina Chang
May 10, 2022
PSA: It’s OK to take a break
Christina Chang
April 28, 2022
[Photo] Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important
Ethan Lin
March 20, 2022
Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate
Christina Chang
March 18, 2022
As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
March 18, 2022
Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year
Christina Chang
January 31, 2022
Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer
Christina Chang
and
Atrey Desai
January 23, 2022
Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district
Christina Chang
and
Martin Xu
January 22, 2022
Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
January 21, 2022
English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms
Christina Chang
January 20, 2022
Senior delves into new-found interest in photography
Christina Chang
January 18, 2022
Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges
Christina Chang
and
Arnav Swamy
December 18, 2021
Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game
Christina Chang
and
Ethan Lin
December 6, 2021
All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food
Christina Chang
and
Cici Xu
December 2, 2021
Bell schedule change advances for second semester
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
November 22, 2021
Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
November 19, 2021
Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size
Christina Chang
October 21, 2021
Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title
Christina Chang
and
Jonathan Si
October 19, 2021
Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst
Christina Chang
and
Shannon Ma
October 8, 2021
Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic
Lynn Dai
and
Christina Chang
October 8, 2021
Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
October 8, 2021
Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician
Christina Chang
and
Martin Xu
October 7, 2021
Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
October 6, 2021
Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences
Christina Chang
and
Shreya Rallabandi
September 20, 2021
Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school
Christina Chang
and
Lynn Dai
September 10, 2021
Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps
Christina Chang
and
Martin Xu
September 10, 2021
Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports
Christina Chang
May 17, 2021
SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs
Christina Chang
and
Anjali Pai
May 11, 2021
Book Club aims to spread the love of literature
Christina Chang
May 8, 2021
In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins?
Christina Chang
May 3, 2021
Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic
Christina Chang
April 28, 2021
Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic
Christina Chang
and
Nilay Mishra
April 25, 2021
Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home
Christina Chang
and
Anjali Pai
April 25, 2021
Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College
Christina Chang
April 23, 2021
Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community
Christina Chang
and
Martin Xu
April 15, 2021
[Photo] What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools?
Stephanie Sun
and
Martin Xu
April 2, 2021
Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames
Christina Chang
,
Anjali Pai
, and
Carolyn Wang
March 23, 2021
District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B
Christina Chang
and
Tiffany Wang
March 9, 2021
City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19
Christina Chang
and
Carolyn Wang
March 8, 2021
Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections
Christina Chang
and
Lihi Shoshani
March 6, 2021
Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines
Christina Chang
March 1, 2021
For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey
Christina Chang
and
Minsui Tang
March 1, 2021
2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast
Christina Chang
and
Marisa Kingsley
February 21, 2021
Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’
Christina Chang
February 6, 2021
Student athletes in college balance sports and studies
Christina Chang
and
Preston Fu
January 27, 2021
[Photo] Dear 2021 … it can only get better
Martin Xu
January 13, 2021
[Photo] Does hybrid learning really work?
Martin Xu
December 9, 2020
[Photo] Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly
Harshini Velchamy
December 1, 2020
With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester
Christina Chang
and
Anjali Pai
December 4, 2020
Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons
Christina Chang
December 3, 2020
Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling
Christina Chang
and
Chris Chen
December 3, 2020
As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback
Christina Chang
and
Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation
Christina Chang
November 20, 2020
Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble
Christina Chang
and
Carolyn Wang
November 2, 2020
Recurring internet outages irk students and staff
Christina Chang
and
Anjali Pai
October 31, 2020
Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns
Christina Chang
and
Anjali Pai
October 20, 2020
Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately
Christina Chang
and
Shreya Rallabandi
October 10, 2020
Spider Apocalypse
Christina Chang
September 12, 2020
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