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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Audrie’s Law’ aims to tighten punishment for juvenile sexual assault

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
February 12, 2014

‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations

Cristina Curcelli
November 13, 2013

News analysis: Pott case a year later

Samuel Liu and Cristina Curcelli
September 13, 2013

‘Gatsby’: stellar cast, but serious missteps

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 22, 2013
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Audrie Pott tragedy: Where do we go from here?

Cristina Curcelli and Samuel Liu
May 8, 2013
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Pott family speaks out at news conference, encourages students to come forward

Cristina Curcelli, Sabrina Chen, and Samuel Liu
April 15, 2013

Sources say that ‘around 10 students’ saw illicit photos of Audrie Pott

Sabrina Chen, Cristina Curcelli, and Samuel Liu
April 14, 2013
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Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung
April 13, 2013
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Upward trend continues in AP exam registrations

Cristina Curcelli
March 26, 2013

Flaunting scores, acceptances adds unnecessary competition

Cristina Curcelli
March 17, 2013

Student embraces love for fashion

Cristina Curcelli and Sanj Nalwa
February 4, 2013

Robotics team works to refine design process

Cristina Curcelli
February 2, 2013

Common-sense approach to gun control necessary

Cristina Curcelli
February 2, 2013

Time traveling back a few decades

Cristina Curcelli
December 16, 2012

Legalizing same-sex marriage long overdue

Cristina Curcelli
December 12, 2012
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Gay scout deserving of Eagle award

Nick Chow and Cristina Curcelli
October 27, 2012

Minimum age for kindergarten beneficial for students

Cristina Curcelli and Bruce Lou
October 17, 2012

Private college counselors prove useful, give students advantage

Cristina Curcelli
September 20, 2012

A medium-to-severe infomercial addiction

Cristina Curcelli
September 20, 2012
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Freshmen compete in international dance competition

Cristina Curcelli
May 15, 2012
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Members of multicultural family celebrate benefits

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
May 2, 2012

Unweighted GPAs the superior system

Cristina Curcelli
April 11, 2012
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Sophomore named ‘Next Teen Tycoon’

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 28, 2012

NYC teacher ratings ineffective, unfair

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
March 21, 2012

Khan he help us? Flipping classroom still needs work

Cristina Curcelli and David Sparkman
February 6, 2012

Debate begins over proposed full block schedule idea

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
January 29, 2012

It’s a Fincelli thing.

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
December 9, 2011

Over-commercialization strikes holidays again

Cristina Curcelli
November 27, 2011

You snooze, you win: Students must be stopped from abusing the attendance policy for academic gain

Allison Chang and Cristina Curcelli
November 27, 2011
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The decline of SHS culture

Cristina Curcelli
November 16, 2011

Field hockey defeats top opponents

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
November 2, 2011

Field hockey: Recent wins encourage team

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 24, 2011

The decline of SHS culture

Cristina Curcelli
October 20, 2011

Field hockey beats Los Gatos 1-0

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
October 14, 2011

More students participating in History Day this year

Cristina Curcelli and Nelson Wang
September 22, 2011

Field hockey faces class imbalance

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 22, 2011

Homecoming commission sponsors children’s book drive

Izzy Albert and Cristina Curcelli
September 19, 2011

Field hockey is on their game in pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 16, 2011

Field hockey ties Cupertino in first game of pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
September 9, 2011

Alumni reminisce on impact of homecoming

Cristina Curcelli
September 9, 2011

Saturday school gets serious

Cristina Curcelli
September 5, 2011

Saturday school gets serious

Cristina Curcelli
September 4, 2011
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