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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
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A broken mirror: Friend’s accident leaves columnist with a new view of the future

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New fence in parking lot angers students; school cites safety issues

Christine Bancroft and Mac Hyde

Drama starts off school year with new play, new teacher, new traditions, new look

Christine Bancroft

Mohnike scripted as next year’s drama teacher

Christine Bancroft and David Eng

21 things, 2 months: Senior counts down to graduation with a bucket list and blog

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin

Oklahoman anti-abortion bill diminishes female right to choose

Christine Bancroft

Reform in Catholic Church necessary to prevent abuse of children

Christine Tseng and Christine Bancroft

Drama students perform at thespian conference in Southern California

Christine Bancroft

UCSD’s racist event should spur universities to prevent harassment

Parul Singh and Christine Bancroft

NCL year wraps up with Spring Tea

Christine Bancroft

The disrespected deceased: footage of luger’s death shows need of television and online regulations to prevent spread of snuff

Christine Bancroft

Georgian luger’s death prompts concerns about track safety and disregard of speed complaints

Christine Bancroft and Roy Bisht

Spanish students travel to Mexico to improve language skills

Christine Bancroft

Students begin work for History Day

Christine Bancroft and Kim Tsai

The Iranian struggle: the students’ revolution needs to be known to be successful

Christine Bancroft

Can you bring a Twilight fan back to reality?

Christine Bancroft

First annual National Service Day to take place at Saratoga High on Jan. 18

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Twin easily beats out brother for channel changing power

Christine Bancroft

Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18

Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin
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Homecoming festivities wrap up

Christine Bancroft, David Eng, and Karen Lyu

‘On the Razzle’ draws in audience despite difficulties

Christine Bancroft and Mary Mykhaylova

50 years of Saratoga High: Homecoming wasn’t always a spirited spirit week

Mac Hyde and Christine Bancroft

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh

Suicide education necessary to prevent further deaths

Christine Bancroft
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