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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Hamilton Hamilton and her family at her daughter Kathryn’s college graduation.
Hamilton reflects on transition from engineering career to teaching
May 7, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
Senior Dylan Wilson gets into the blocks for the 4x400 meter relay
Track and field team has strong outing at leagues; SCVALs will determine CCS qualifications
May 9, 2025
Golfers pose after defeating Los Gatos.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
May 7, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore Political rightwingers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson argue the U.S was built on Christian principles
Religion should not play any role in public policy decisions
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
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All content by Derek Sun

Students influenced by social media and popular entertainment to try marijuana

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

Take heed: APES isn’t an easy AP

Jade Bisht and Derek Sun

College interviews prove enigmatic

Derek Sun

Frequency of ticketing frustrates student drivers

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

PS4 wins next-gen console crown

Derek Sun

College sports recruiting spirals out of control

Derek Sun

Lunch trucks should be allowed on high school campuses

Derek Sun

Great SHS sports moments: Walkoff winners take De Anza League Crown

Derek Sun

New books turned movies hope to have success in theatres

Derek Sun

Drivers weigh consequences of ‘one-year’ license rule

Trung Vandinh and Derek Sun

Following Google’s lead, schools should offer students creative relief

Allison Lin and Derek Sun

New year comes with a new field

Nikil Ramanathan and Derek Sun
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Amiss dismal season, Giants’ star Posey stands out

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Banner baseball season ends in first round CCS loss

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Baseball team wins league playoffs, crowned as league co-champs with Palo Alto

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Star player Stevie Berman Santa Clara University bound

Derek Sun

Three sport athlete Kyle Dozier decides on baseball at Loyola Marymount University

Derek Sun

CCS-bound Falcons heat up at the right time right before league playoffs

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Summer heats up with multiple blockbuster sequels

Derek Sun

Can you rhyme all the time?

Derek Sun

Boys’ baseball: Hanks and his quiet confidence hope to lead Falcons to success

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Saratoga beats Redwood in interstaff charity basketball game that raises $10,000

Samuel Liu and Derek Sun

Spoof: Reporter details life post-apocalypse

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Armstrong stripped of athletic fame and public respect

Jonathan Young and Derek Sun

Football players start tradition in ceramics room

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Freshmen establish presence with quad day performance

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Sum comes within 2 seconds of course record

Aasim Naqvi and Derek Sun

Students believe non-block schedule deserves second look

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Giants hope to carry the success in the season into the postseason

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MLB must clean up tainted game

Dylan Jew and Derek Sun

XC: Boys look to continue recent success

Aasim Naqvi and Derek Sun

Juniors win $10,000 in film competition

Derek Sun
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Yim to take MathCounts team to nationals

Matt Foley and Derek Sun

Best of Saratoga

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Saratoga beats Los Gatos in baseball for first time in 15 years

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Bountygate, the biggest controversy in sports

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Giants likely to rebound from disappointing 2011 season

Derek Sun

Falcons go 3-1 in a 2 week span

Derek Sun

Baseball: Falcons split series against Los Altos

Derek Sun

Baseball: Senior finds his place after overcoming struggles

Derek Sun

Boys baseball: Falcons confident despite tough loss

Derek Sun

Best friends college bound together

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Senior’s Tumblr reply gives her 15 minutes of Internet fame

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Old resolutions come back in new ways

Derek Sun

Christmas comes early for sophomore biker

Derek Sun

Girls’ Golf: Falcons fly high, with three players making it to CCS

Derek Sun

Facilities unfairly off limits to students

Derek Sun

Girls’ golf: Season ends in success

Derek Sun

Falcon focus: Born in the early 1960s, Sparky the golf cart is still chugging along

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Derek Sun

Freshman at Berkeley finds comfort zone

Derek Sun

SF Giants’ season ends in a mix of disappointment and high hopes

Derek Sun

Homecoming turns PG, for the better

Derek Sun

Thareja’s hard work pays off

Derek Sun

The crazy class of Cochrum: A look at the history behind her room

Derek Sun

Girls’ Golf Preview 2011

Derek Sun

38 seniors named as National Merit scholars

Jonathan Young and Derek Sun

New finals schedule provokes mixed responses

Anushree Dugar and Derek Sun
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