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VEX team 95071X makes semifinals at the World Championship
May 19, 2025
Warmuth retires after 19 years at Saratoga High
May 19, 2025
Saratoga Library hosts third annual AAPI exhibition
May 19, 2025
Members of newly formed Girls Self Defense learn how to defend themselves through practical punches and kicks
May 17, 2025
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
How to start your summer break right
May 20, 2025
How I grew herbs indoors with just sunlight, soil and patience
May 19, 2025
Locura de Marzo 2025: the fun and the fabulous
May 19, 2025
Best Buddies club forges relationships between students in CBI program and their peers
May 18, 2025
Disney has been the Star Wars franchise’s Death Star
May 18, 2025
International talent beefs up WNBA while Valkyries anger fans with roster decisions
May 19, 2025
2024-25 athletics: Stars soar for Falcons and beyond
May 18, 2025
Track team’s viral Instagram reel draws 778,000 views
May 18, 2025
Boys’ volleyball team places last in league, looks to come back next season stronger
May 17, 2025
Q&A: Seniors reflect on their four-year softball journey
May 16, 2025
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
May 17, 2025
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Bell Tower Cafe: a charming local brunch spot
May 19, 2025
From the 1960s to today: SHS fashion trends reflect the times and evolving self-expression
May 19, 2025
From periodic tables to police cases: a chemistry teacher’s passion for true crime
May 17, 2025
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
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All content by Christine Zhang
MAP raises $25,000 with DoorDash fundraiser
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
Third time’s the charm: Quiz Bowl wins California Cup 3
Christine Zhang
McCrystal retires after 22 years in the science department
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
The many reasons to love a printer
Christine Zhang
ASB implements revised club policies for remote learning
Christine Zhang
Gap year or virtual learning?
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
Exhaustion, distractions and stress plague students and faculty
Neeti Badve
and
Christine Zhang
Thermond to teach at Palo Alto after eight years at SHS
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
Getting good at competitive Pokemon
Justin Guo
and
Christine Zhang
Junior Prom canceled due to coronavirus
Neeti Badve
and
Christine Zhang
Similar clubs would benefit from consolidating
Christine Zhang
Badminton team starts more rigorous training
Cici Xu
and
Christine Zhang
Science Bowl team wins second place at regionals
Rohan Kumar
and
Christine Zhang
Senior starts company to help limit kids’ screen time
Preston Fu
and
Christine Zhang
As stores drop out of Benefit Fashion Show, commissioners struggle to find replacements
Rohan Kumar
and
Christine Zhang
BDTW has no lasting impacts on school community
Christine Zhang
Junior cultivates interest in art through drawing and design
Christine Zhang
Upperclassmen opt for fewer classes
Neeti Badve
and
Christine Zhang
Hacking our way to frozen victory
Neeti Badve
and
Christine Zhang
Sports analytics field grows, attracts student interest
Preston Fu
and
Christine Zhang
School aims to open tutoring center after school
Christine Zhang
Baseball field grass to be switched to turf by 2021
Alekhya Vadlakonda
and
Christine Zhang
Rocketry Club attracts more members, shoots for progress
Christine Zhang
Juniors recreate ‘Teen Beach Movie,’ prepare for Quad Day performance
Alekhya Vadlakonda
and
Christine Zhang
Outreach commissioner works to restart HOSH
Christine Zhang
Freshman dancer embraces Chinese styles, wins Miss Teen Dance America
Preston Fu
and
Christine Zhang
Senior rebuilds local preschool garden for prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award
Vicky Bai
and
Christine Zhang
Senior teaches financial literacy to underprivileged children
Christine Zhang
Thompson to be moved to LGHS, balancing administrator-to-student ratios between schools
Alekhya Vadlakonda
and
Christine Zhang
Student-led class activities too often waste class time and are ineffective
Christine Zhang
Global health club cancels annual volunteer trip to Ecuador
Christine Zhang
Badminton: Falcons to remain in upper El Camino division next year, prepare for league finals
Manasi Garg
and
Christine Zhang
Students partake in prestigious physics and math contests
Christine Zhang
Teachers, students prepare for upcoming AP exams
Christine Zhang
Art projects fail to enrich learning
Christine Zhang
Badminton: Falcons beat Gunn for first league win in a tiebreaker
Jeffrey Xu
and
Christine Zhang
Do tutors help or hinder the learning process?
Manasi Garg
and
Christine Zhang
Winter Guard commits to hours of evening rehearsals
Christine Zhang
Tiger moms prevent children from leading healthy lifestyles
Christine Zhang
Class officers employ restaurant fundraisers
Christine Zhang
Cooking turns out easier than expected
Christine Zhang
Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident
Jessica Wang
,
Callia Yuan
, and
Christine Zhang
The parents behind the athletes
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
Students participate in annual F=ma physics contest
Christine Zhang
Neuroscience club fosters discussions in field topics
Jeffrey Ma
and
Christine Zhang
Voorhees implements annual system of candles
Christine Zhang
Calling tests ‘easy’ only hurts others
Christine Zhang
Freshman athlete faces expectations due to brother’s reputation
Christine Zhang
Girls’ clothes need pockets
Christine Zhang
Science Bowl team finishes tryouts, begins implementing new practice strategies
Christine Zhang
British freshman adjusts to life in America
Christine Zhang
When is a B an F? How high academic expectations skew perceptions of success
Manasi Garg
and
Christine Zhang
Deviating from the norm: Winter formal to be held on campus due to lack of funds
Megan Chen
and
Christine Zhang
Tutoring center provides useful learning space for students
Christine Zhang
Junior with cochlear implants connects with deaf community through ASL class
Shama Gupta
and
Christine Zhang
Interact hopes to increase club participation
Christine Zhang
Numerous new club applications lead to changed interview processes
Christine Zhang
Movie worksheets are unhelpful, distract from main focus
Christine Zhang
CASSY preps to move to center of campus
Manasi Garg
,
Alekhya Vadlakonda
, and
Christine Zhang
School welcomes alum back as comp sci teacher
Callia Yuan
and
Christine Zhang
Administration implements new hall rules in effort to stop JUULing on campus
Ananya Vadlakonda
and
Christine Zhang
Rodriguex returns to teach one class after retiring in June
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