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Cuttlefish drivers strategize before their match.
FTC robotics teams flex their strength at Regionals
March 2, 2025
Members of the Saratoga debate team pose for a group picture during the James Logan Invitational.
Speech and debate rocks the circuit in the new year
March 1, 2025
Field setup starts off with marking the perimeter of the field with a wooden wall
MSET’s First Robotics Competition team gears up for upcoming season
February 27, 2025
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
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
After controversial lawsuits, photos of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy resurfaced on the internet.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
March 1, 2025
Jeremy Lin on Time Magazine.
Linsanity sparked a legacy beyond basketball for me and others
March 4, 2025
Team pictures of each of the four winter sports teams, girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and boys’ soccer.
This winter marks historic seasons for both basketball and soccer
March 2, 2025
The team huddles during their CCS quarterfinals game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Boys’ basketball team falls to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in CCS Division-III quarterfinals
March 2, 2025
Some of the most notable players who have been traded during this year’s trade deadline. (Left to Right: Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis and Brandom Ingram)
NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades
February 25, 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
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves
March 2, 2025
Seniors lock your cars before the underclassmen sneak in.
100-word rant: Underclassmen, wait your turn and stop sneaking off campus during lunches
March 2, 2025
It’s about time to rebalance the scale of power.
America’s allies must limit Trump’s power grab
March 1, 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
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.
Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine
March 2, 2025
New year’s goals are written down, surrounded by the mess of daily life.
‘New Year, new me’ is sadly a myth
March 1, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…
Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro
March 1, 2025
Everything showers are one of the best ways to reset.
February: The perfect time to show yourself some love
February 26, 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

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Mary Campbell, Caroline Keogh, Leena El Ashmawi, Casey Gilligan run together against their home game against Palo Alto on March 30, which they won 9-7

Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up

Serena Li, Anjali Nuggehalli, and Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

Serena Li, Lihi Shoshani, Sarah Thomas, and Cici Xu
February 8, 2022

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
Wu instructs her Chinese 3 students to recite a passage from the textbook.

Chinese curriculum undergoes major staff changes

Cici Xu
October 22, 2021
This iconic picture captures Lake Mead’s dropping water level and the exacerbating drought in the western United States.

Tackling the worst drought in 1,200 years: Why Saratogans should care

Cici Xu
October 17, 2021

A Disney miracle: reminiscing on It’s a Small World

Cici Xu
September 7, 2021
Omkar Kulkarni and his parents posted in front of Kulkarni’s solo jet after finishing his three consecutive 7-minutes solos in the South County Aviation flight school at San Martin, California. 

Flying solo: 2021 alumni immerses himself in unconventional summer activity

Cici Xu
September 1, 2021
Thank you, March For Our Lives!

March For Our Lives San Jose plans town hall meeting to address the emerging trend of mass shootings

Cici Xu
April 16, 2021
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Academy Award prediction: ‘Nomadland’ will win

Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
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Companionship is key to overcoming mental health issues in the pandemic

Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
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Staff prepares the campus for 3A in-person learning

Cici Xu
March 16, 2021
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Celebrating the Year of the Ox in a pandemic

Cici Xu
March 1, 2021
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Into thin air: Sophomore and senior siblings climb in the Himalayas for the second time

Cici Xu
January 16, 2021
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‘The Prom’: an oversimplified lesson on love and acceptance

Anjali Nuggehalli and Cici Xu
January 10, 2021
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Students second-guess opinions on social media

Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
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Weir leads maintenance staff in preparation for eventual in-person school

Andy Chen and Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
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Sophomore dedicates herself to pre-season running

Nika Bagherian and Cici Xu
December 3, 2020
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Class officers hope for outdoor, socially distanced proms

Cici Xu
November 29, 2020
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From history pages to Zoom call: Famous Supreme Court litigant advocates for the power of youth voices

Cici Xu
October 15, 2020
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Climate Clock urges people to act

Cici Xu
October 11, 2020
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TV show ‘Modern Family’ demonstrates power of acceptance

Cici Xu
October 9, 2020
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Family’s guidance is crucial on supporting children’s social-emotional growth in quarantine

Cici Xu
September 14, 2020
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Walking: an unexpected cost of online learning

Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
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WeChat users in America should be given a choice

Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
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I flattened the curve of my exponentially growing screen time

Cici Xu
August 29, 2020
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Students find unexpected advantages as well as flaws to online AP exams

Cici Xu
May 20, 2020
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Green Team brings Earth Week online as COVID-19 crisis continues

Cici Xu
May 13, 2020
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
April 30, 2020
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Junior finds new ways during quarantine to express love for saxophone

Cici Xu
April 13, 2020
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‘The Crown’: a Netflix masterpiece worth watching

Cici Xu
April 12, 2020
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Dad, a three-hours marathoner, becomes my marathon pacer

Cici Xu
April 11, 2020
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Common Roots embraces Sources of Strength on campus

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
April 3, 2020
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Scared to stare

Cici Xu
April 1, 2020

Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
February 11, 2020

Female freshman wrestler grapples with self-acceptance

Cici Xu and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Administration threatens area closures if students don’t pick up their lunchtime trash

Cici Xu and Samantha Yee
February 10, 2020

What about this year’s Academy Awards?

Cici Xu
February 10, 2020

Badminton team starts more rigorous training

Cici Xu and Christine Zhang
February 10, 2020

The time for solar panels is now

Cici Xu
February 10, 2020
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Traditional sports connects students to cultural heritage

Serena Li and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Wrestling team switches regimen to start from scratch, promotes stronger team bonding

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Dance, Verma show they belong in state race

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art

Vicky Bai and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Breaking Down the Walls got me involved in our community

Cici Xu
December 2, 2019

Composting comes to campus to protect the environment

Cici Xu
December 2, 2019
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School finally installs new kiln to replace one damaged in 2017 fire

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019

Dance places first in prestigious Mt. Sac competition

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019

Girls’ cross country poised to finish the year strong

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 28, 2019

If you like Troye Sivan, then Maggie Rogers is for you

Cici Xu
October 15, 2019

Promising freshman runners join girls’ cross country, season starts with high hopes

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019

Harder practices encourage boys’ cross country to reach their full potential

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019

Reduced-waste lifestyles combat overflowing landfills

Rohan Kumar and Cici Xu
September 18, 2019
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