New flag football coach introduced to players at team meeting
Players interested in playing flag football met on May 12 during lunch to hear from the newly hired coach.
Dhatri Iyer, Sports Editor
Toga joins flag football trend with new team in the fall
Introduction after years of discussion comes as a result of more girls saying they will play.
Women’s sports are taking the center stage despite continuous struggle
Slowly but surely, women’s leagues have exploded — recording more views and participation than ever before.
Keys hosts ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ book club for juniors
The book club meets during tutorials to discuss Steinbeck’s acclaimed novel.
‘Wuthering Heights,’ shockingly, is incredibly moving
We went in expecting to find the film vapid, but ended up pleasantly surprised by its heartbreaking emotion.
High costs and academic pressure among top reasons for decline in student driving
Only a quarter of 16-year-olds in 2022 had drivers’ licenses.
Bloom Bagels: a local, not-so-hidden gem
We tried various bagels at this unique twice-baked bagel shop.
More than 100 students join national anti-ICE walkout
Students walked a 1.5-mile circuit through downtown Saratoga to protest ICE during tutorial on Monday morning.
‘Hamnet’ may win a bunch of awards, but it still misses the mark
Director Chloe Zhao’s Best Picture nominee takes on an impossible mission.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is not the typical biopic
Jeremy Allen White hits it out of the park with his role as a troubled Bruce Springsteen.
100-word rant: F1 has a gatekeeping problem
Fans of the motorsport series have gotten increasingly irritable as the sport has grown in popularity.
Legendary musicians on tour still sell out despite high ticket prices
Economic logic doesn’t apply when artists like Paul McCartney, 83, embark on world tours.
Top 10: Most absurd Trump quotes
Does the president keep a Google Doc of one-liners he wants to use?
NBA predictions: Aging Warriors have a chance to hoist another banner
With an offseason full of trades and injuries, this year’s season is going to be a wild ride.
My fascinating experience at a tennis match as a newbie to the sport
A quiet tennis match is, I’ve found, the perfect spot for some eavesdropping.
Falcons At Random: Freshman expresses passion for basketball while managing her school life
Since sixth grade, freshman Kimaya Grover has lived and breathed basketball.
Spanish and French classes plan combined spring break trip to Madrid and Paris
The language classes hope to combat a lack of signups from last year by avoiding scheduling conflicts.
My quest to find joy in this crazy, crazy world
How I hit up various friends for advice before settling on a simple answer.
Students help local channel KSAR to broadcast home football games
The channel kicked off with the first game of the season on August 30.
New student group providing feedback to MOSAIC organizers
The 2025-26 school year’s lessons will be shorter and will not take up the entire tutorial period.
Celebrities that share their personal lives know how to play the fame game
Seeing Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game is a good thing for everyone, whether you like it or not.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
Classes like French and Spanish have been testing new curriculums for financial and learning reasons.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
MAP is gearing up for one of their most beloved video projects.
Garrod Farms: a family’s generational commitment to agriculture since 1893
The business offers everything from wine tasting to its popular horse stables.
Three 10 minutes or less recipes for the perfect after-school snack
Use these to keep yourself nourished after a long day of school, while still leaving time for homework.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
The Peach Vibe-flavor Celsius drink is a top-tier refreshment.
The top five worst morning annoyances, from a non-morning person
There are some things that, especially at 7 a.m., are impossible to stand.
Don’t sideline ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me’ on your next movie night
The romantic movie, starring TikTok star Noah Beck isn’t actually so bad.
‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ win big at the Oscars, but did the voters get it right?
The Academy Awards took place March 2 with numerous impactful films up for an award.
If you’re watching the brilliant ‘I’m Still Here,’ make sure to grab some tissues
Based on a true story of Brazil’s decades-long military dictatorship, the highly acclaimed Brazilian film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
The roster is full of both old and new players and is gearing up for a big season after the sport’s reinstatement last year.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
As 4-year college tuition increases skyrocket, community colleges provide much-needed opportunities.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
Sometimes a messy room isn’t so bad.
Gratitude with fear: grappling with all the Beyoncé conspiracy theories
Exploring the whispers of power, influence and intrigue in a new conspiracy theory within the music industry.
NBA thrown into chaos due to shocking high-profile trades
After the recent trade deadline wrapping on Feb. 6, big moves involving superstars Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and Jimmy Butler have changed the league in notable ways already.
Sophomore twin sisters share close bond over sports
Multi-sport athletes Emma and Evelyn Williams have been playing on the same sports teams for most of their lives.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
AI continues to be created and redefined as tech companies direct their attention to it, different AI tools have crept into the sports world.
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
After wrapping up a thrilling playoff series, the WNBA is making waves in the basketball world with new players and a new team, the Golden State Valkyries, joining the league.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
Saira Ramakrishnan found Rochester to be the perfect blend of academics and athletics; she plans to major in aerospace engineering.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
Before the season starts to kick off, the team spent a couple nights in Half Moon Bay with a central focus on building a unified group.
Field hockey misses CCS after tough loss vs Presentation High on penalty shots
The team said they achieved many improvements from the previous season.
Almost 400 attend Homecoming dance in the quad
Staff, students and parents alike worked meticulously to pitch in and make Homecoming special.
The Knicks are on course to finally bring a championship to New York
With an NBA season on the horizon, new rookies and offseason trades will make the 2024-25 season one worth watching— especially for the revitalization of the Knicks team.
How young athletes have started using social media for success
Through popular leagues such as Overtime Elite and other social media opportunities, athletes now have a much larger platform to publicize their talents.
In a world of short-form videos, long-term focus becomes a challenge
The younger generation is suffering under poor attention spans over extended periods of time.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
With the return of Class of ‘24 captain Zinneerah Ahmed as an assistant coach, the team is focusing on conditioning to excel in the season despite losing key players to graduation.
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
Over recent years the sport has grown in popularity as a result of social media buzz and major investment.
With Klay Thompson gone, Warriors prepare for a major reset
Thompson’s sudden move comes with both sadness from Warriors fans who will miss him and hope that Thompson will be able to revitalize his career on the Mavericks.