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Juniors Jack Dong and Nathan Liu (left to right) interview Dr. Tony Masri about sleep.
Students receive expert advice at ‘Sleeping Can Be Your Secret Hack’ Q&A
November 11, 2024
The marching band and color guard take the field for their final performance of their 2024 field show, “The Show Must Go On.”
Marching band closes its season placing second at the WBA Regional Championships in LA
November 11, 2024
Students in the marching band and color guard perform their show “The Show Must Go On” at the Oct. 26 Cupertino Tournament of Bands.
Marching band takes fourth place at Cupertino High competition
November 4, 2024
A child presses on the button, triggering the smasher.
Robotics hosts its 3rd annual SMASH event, fueling Halloween excitement and offering new activities
November 3, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Anson Hulme dresses up as his coach Archie Ljepava, capturing his signature baseball cap, glasses and beard.
Annual Halloween parade showcases clever costumes, tributes to staff and friendship groups
November 3, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
Out of the five chemical showers in the science hall, this chemical shower lies outside chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.
Chemical showers act as essential safeguards in science wing
October 30, 2024
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
October 28, 2024
Receiver Sawyer Chao driving through Gunn’s defense.
Injury-plagued Falcons limp to the end of season with three losses
November 11, 2024
Senior Sydney Riera makes a pass during the team’s senior night game on Oct. 30.
Field hockey misses CCS after tough loss vs Presentation High on penalty shots
November 7, 2024
Junior Sahaana Potti has committed to Pepperdine.
Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine
November 1, 2024
A Fantasy Premier League squad’s performance on game week 5
Sophomores find fantasy leagues make professional sports more entertaining to watch
October 28, 2024
Senior Sarah Lim practices her swing at the Saratoga Country Club range.
Star golfer Sarah Lim cards all-time low score in recent home match vs. Gunn
October 28, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
An assortment of differently colored onions — all of which taste terrible.
A 200-word perspective on the terrible taste of onions
October 28, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024
The warmth of the holiday season can come from a variety of foods other than meaty dishes.
Vegetarian alternatives to staple Thanksgiving foods
October 31, 2024
We went to Costco to review their Halloween selections and were immediately drawn to this adorable squishmallow.
Costco’s Halloween essentials: our recommendations
October 30, 2024
My initial fervor started to decline in June, as my stress levels went down, and my days began to become very standardized.
New year, new me?: My journey through journaling
October 30, 2024

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AP Administration 3 would the be the ideal test

Edwin Chen
March 27, 2021
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The rap albums that helped me get through 2020

Edwin Chen
January 26, 2021
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RIP SSS hopes and dreams

Edwin Chen
January 23, 2021
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The U.S. should follow Portugal’s lead and decriminalize drugs

Edwin Chen
December 10, 2020
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Thank God I didn’t apply to UChicago

Edwin Chen
December 7, 2020
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There is nothing to celebrate about Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2020
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How I plan to prepare for the robot takeover

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2020
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Why you should still take the SAT

Edwin Chen
September 17, 2020
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The fastest a video can be

Edwin Chen
September 14, 2020
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The transition back to school was less painful than expected

Edwin Chen
September 9, 2020
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Online school is better than in-person school

Edwin Chen
May 1, 2020
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I bought super expensive shoes on impulse

Edwin Chen
April 25, 2020
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We need to destroy Tik Tok for good

Edwin Chen
April 19, 2020
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Ranking Lil Uzi’s Eternal Atake

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
April 1, 2020
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Relieving stress: Two juniors attempt to get their Instagram account verified

Jun Lee and Edwin Chen
March 31, 2020

Junior year breeds Imposter Syndrome

Edwin Chen
March 9, 2020

SAT vs. ACT: How do you know which is the right test to take?

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
February 10, 2020

Student productions: actors showcase their talents through self-guided performances

Edwin Chen and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 10, 2020

The 2010s saw a great evolution in music

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
February 8, 2020

Drama department’s Comedy Sportz team puts on last Xmas- themed improv show

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Road rage is fine to a certain degree

Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

It turns out Sean Spicer isn’t a good dancer either

Edwin Chen
December 9, 2019

Top ten things to do during the power outage

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
October 30, 2019

Cast works to perfect adaptation of Austen classic as play nears debut

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
October 24, 2019

Why Kenny Beats deserves more praise

Edwin Chen
October 18, 2019

Fall play cast list released; auditions focus on vocal poise, depth

Anjali Nuggehalli and Edwin Chen
September 22, 2019

AP registration moves up to Sept 27 from February

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
September 22, 2019

A vision of the future: How to improve Saratoga’s downtown

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
September 21, 2019

Despite long daily commute, Nicholson feels no regrets about teaching at SHS

Edwin Chen, Kevin Sze, Kaitlyn Tsai, and Michael Wong
May 22, 2019

Top 3 issues our generation is facing

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

Pair of incompetent reporters fail at recreating Instagram-famous tin foil balls

Edwin Chen and Jun Lee
May 21, 2019

The best of the best: Leaderboards recognize school’s historic sports accomplishments

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
April 3, 2019
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Photo or Graphic for: App Dev begins digitizing campus trophy cases

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye
April 3, 2019

Library checkouts for independent reading increases

Edwin Chen and Emilie Zhou
April 2, 2019

School board’s search for new principal draws from community feedback

Edwin Chen and Aaria Thomas
April 2, 2019

The cheating dilemma: Students take homework ‘help’ to a new level

Edwin Chen and Nitya Marimuthu
April 1, 2019

No pluses or minuses leads to higher GPAs and less stress

Angelina Chen and Edwin Chen
March 29, 2019

Milk before cereal is better

Edwin Chen
March 27, 2019

Speech and debate team looks to replicate success from last year at the four major final tournaments

Edwin Chen and Siva Sambasivam
March 26, 2019

Five good things Trump has done

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
March 26, 2019

Speech team experiences success at CFL Evergreen tournament

Edwin Chen
March 11, 2019

Doordash ban should be more strictly enforced

Edwin Chen
March 8, 2019

AP Tests increase to $110, up from $100 last year

Edwin Chen and Michael Wong
February 26, 2019
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Photo or Graphic for: Orchestra will travel to Chicago to perform at The MidWest Clinic during finals week

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
December 11, 2018

Fundraisers evolve with new laws and less volunteerism

Edwin Chen and Justin Guo
December 10, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Tacos for Paradise brings Saratoga, Los Gatos together to support Camp Fire victims

Kaitlyn Wang and Phoebe Wang
December 4, 2018
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Classroom technology improves school experiences and learning

Aaria Thomas and Edwin Chen
October 29, 2018

Alarmed at the direction of politics? Don’t give up. Vote.

Edwin Chen and Justin Guo
October 29, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: As usual, freshmen face learning curve for Homecoming week

Rahul Vadlakonda
September 25, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Classrooms benefit from academic tutors

Aaria Thomas and Kaitlyn Tsai
September 24, 2018

Administration emphasizes old and new safety measures

Edwin Chen and Kaitlyn Wang
September 22, 2018
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