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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Christopher Chen

Senior Mag 2023: TikTokers share plans for the evolution of their social media personas

Christopher Chen
July 9, 2023
Reviews for recent games on aggregator site Metacritic.

More often than not, video game reviews miss the mark

Christopher Chen
April 9, 2023
 

Answers to “The Falcon March Crossword”

Christopher Chen
March 26, 2023
‘The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles’ is Fantastic! Faithful! Fun!

‘The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles’ is Fantastic! Faithful! Fun!

Christopher Chen
February 8, 2023
 

Answers to “The Falcon Crossword: Early 2010s web games”

Christopher Chen
February 4, 2023
Sample usage of ChatGPT.

The looming threat of using ChatGPT to cheat on essay assignments is overblown

Christopher Chen
January 31, 2023
For college admissions, the SAT is a necessary evil

For college admissions, the SAT is a necessary evil

Christopher Chen
November 17, 2022
The cheer team practices tumbling in a snaking pattern.

Cheer team takes on conditioning exercises and focuses on new season with new coaches

Sunny Cao and Christopher Chen
September 30, 2022
The newly updated computers in Room 303.

Journalism room updated with new computer lab

Christopher Chen
September 24, 2022
Los Gatos’s stage classroom, with desks and a projector set up.

Brotzman takes on joint-campus course with theater tech

Christopher Chen
September 22, 2022
Image of Putin styled after several online memes.

Memes dilute the severity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Christopher Chen
May 28, 2022
Seniors at the front of the stage prepare to take a bow after the show has concluded.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ overcomes hurdles presented by illnesses

Lena Aribi and Christopher Chen
May 22, 2022
Exploring the ground zero of social media

Exploring the ground zero of social media

Christopher Chen
March 16, 2022
Three seniors applied early decision to Cornell, Northwestern and Boston University. They will be majoring in chemical engineering, musical composition, computer science and applied mathematics, and pediatrics, respectively.

The process of Early Decisions: tips from two STEM-bound seniors

Lynn Dai and Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Senior Amarangana Tyagi reaches for the ball, pressing with the player from Wilcox next to her in the Jan. 19 game against Lynbrook.

Sometimes lacking players, girls’ basketball team has early-season struggles

Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Yee’s painting 28x22” oil painting, titled “Trapped in Curtains,” depicting a curtain wrapped around a figure seated on a couch.

Junior unwinds through oil painting

Christopher Chen
January 21, 2022
Riot’s ‘Arcane’ delivers a storyline enjoyable for any audience

Riot’s ‘Arcane’ delivers a storyline enjoyable for any audience

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
January 18, 2022
Freshman Krishnen Khanna plays Lysander, who has fallen in love with senior Gianna Cagliostro’s character Helena.

In masks but on stage: Drama students put on fall play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Lena Aribi, Christopher Chen, and Stephanie Sun
November 19, 2021
Junior post Mika Tippetts drives in for a floater in a scrimmage against Independence on Nov. 18.

Girls’ basketball starts season with 1-1 record

Christopher Chen and Brian Sheen
November 19, 2021
Photo of Culture of Consent, “wear[ing] white and denim to stand with survivors in solidarity.” 

Culture of Consent’s trigger warning email incites teacher backlash

Christopher Chen and Joann Zhang
November 19, 2021
Secret Sky Graphic

Secret Sky digital music festival features creative and flashy sets

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
June 5, 2021
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LitRPGs are pretty lit

Christopher Chen
March 7, 2021
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
February 8, 2021
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Social studies courses need changes to combat growing ethnic divisions

Christopher Chen and Jonathan Si
January 11, 2021
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Chess gets the recognition it deserves with the help of Twitch streamers and Netflix show ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

Christopher Chen
December 11, 2020
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Breakout rooms have no shortage of issues

Christopher Chen
October 29, 2020
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Decorating has become a chore in ‘Animal Crossing’

Christopher Chen
October 28, 2020
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Shameless transphobes and where to find them

Christopher Chen
October 28, 2020
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Experienced music teacher fills void left in vocal music

Christopher Chen and Oliver Ye
September 1, 2020
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