Five Finals Funnies: SHS memes to de-stress before your exams
These five memes will surely bring you back to the good old days of high school.
Elaine Che, Reporter
Track and field finishes strong at league meet and has one CCS semifinalist
Both the girls' and boys' varsity teams secured fourth place while the JV boys and JV girls teams finished fifth and third place, respectively.
Falcon Focus: Sophomore’s pivot between schools unveils his creative passions
Having transferred from The Harker School this year, Austin Zhao skewed away from STEM subjects and toward civic engagement while using poetry and photography to document his journey in search of a more balanced lifestyle.
Countering flower power: How to beat pollen allergies before they beat you
With compact tissues, eyedrops, allergy medicine and other remedies, sufferers stand a chance of conquering the unforgiving spring allergy season.
‘RichTok’ lifestyle content sparks concerns over users’ mental health
High-income influencers shouldn’t promote unrealistic, lavish spending habits that are unattainable for the average audience member.
What is college like? A check-in with members of the Class of ‘25
From participating in specialized film projects in Manhattan to writing competition problems for national math tournaments, alumni from the Class of ‘25 find that SHS has given them a great foundation to thrive in college.
100-word rant: Other schools’ gym lights are the bane of badminton players’ existence
These nefarious gym lights make birdies vanish into thin air, causing badminton players (like me) to perform poorly during intense away games.
Honors Chemistry Meal Ready to Eat lab combines written concepts with real-world applications
Following the 2024 transition to the new NGSS curriculum, science teachers have improved the MRE lab, a multi-day scientific engineering project taught in the spring semester, to increase efficiency and emphasize critical problem-solving.
Track and field team sees exceptional underclassmen performance
The boys’ varsity and JV teams reigned victorious over Wilcox 79-48 and 44-43, respectively, and nearly 10 individuals from SHS are in the Top 5 in the El Camino Athletic League.
AI threatens entry-level careers and environmental sustainability
From replacing and preventing early-career jobs, AI expansion is devaluing human expertise and draining local resources.
Track team sees some positive results in early meets
The girls’ varsity team defeated Fremont 83-38 while the boys’ varsity team fell 71-56 despite multiple victories from underclassmen.
Adjustments follow departure of older siblings to college
From carrying on athletic legacies to blending both of their siblings' interests, sophomore Jayden Mar and junior Katie Yang find their own paths after their siblings recently graduated.
A day in the life of ChatGPT
The life of a large language model isn’t talked about enough — it’s hard work dealing with such a wide range of requests.
ASR-C runs mock project showcases in preparation for Synopsys science fair
Originally a school course at Los Gatos High, the Advanced Science Research club has fulfilled several checkpoints to prepare for Synopsys.
How reality and new technology are combining to crush all of my dream jobs
As generative AI and automation reshape the modern job market, I’m among the teens who are questioning my passions and looking for career sustainability.
Promising freshmen bolster track and field team
Despite a coaching shortage for throwing events, a wave of competitive new underclassmen has arrived to help guide the future of the track and field program.
Science Bowl ramps up preparations for regional competitions
Before their regional tournament in late February, the team’s captains have added practices.
Cafeteria staff serves more than meals
Every morning before dawn, head cook Joe Hernandez and his team of six prepare to feed more than 900 students who eat school breakfasts and lunches.
Behind the scenes with the night crew
The six-person group balances cleaning duties and campus safety duties to ensure the school is ready for learning long before the first bell rings the next day.
Gift giving for dummies: how to offer the perfect gift
Being a good gift giver requires time, attention and effort but comes with invaluable rewards.
Getting a Valentine’s date in 10 ‘easy’ steps
Modern times have proven the difficulty in getting into a relationship. But with this comprehensive guide, you’ll score a Valentine in a week. No guarantees, though.
Tracking the internet’s evolution at SHS from the dial-up era to AI’s takeover
At SHS, the Internet has transformed from a shared school resource to the system the school runs on — shaping how students learn, feel and see themselves.
From engineer to city leader: Yan Zhao’s story of serving Saratoga
After finishing third in the county assessor race, Saratoga council member Yan Zhao remains focused on guiding the city through its major challenges.
Annual concerto competition makes history with no string winners
Two pianists, one trombonist and one clarinetist won the annual concerto competition.
An annual fall tradition, music’s cookie-dough fundraiser boasts strong sales again
Flavors attract more buyers.
SVCTE Fall Shadow Day introduces students to hands-on career programs
Saratoga High students, along with peers across Santa Clara County, attended the event to explore technical programs and careers.
Growing up with big sibling age gaps taught me to appreciate family
With three siblings and a massive age gap, I can’t say I’ve had the typical sibling experience, but it’s taught me that love is born from precious, shared moments.
Top 10: Dance moves to hit at a school function
Taken from throughout the past century, these groovy dance moves will surely get you all the spotlight at your next social gathering.
Bay Area premiere of ‘A Chip Odyssey’ shines Taiwan’s role in Silicon Valley tech
CASPA and Sparknify teamed up for a screening in the region of the documentary that highlights the small country’s engineers and the industry that powers today’s AI era.
Revisiting my elementary school alma mater for Halloween
It’s been six years since I graduated from Saratoga Elementary — here’s how new costumes, activities and school traditions have changed over time.
New AP course expansion devalues the program’s intended benefits
Every new course the College Board introduces, from AP Cybersecurity to AP Personal Business and Finance, means rising costs and higher college standards.
Top 10: STEM pickup lines to engineer a first date
These were all professionally researched, tested and published on Google — not on humans, though. Thank me if these somehow work on your first test subject.
Music department’s fall showcase and senior night celebrate Class of ‘26
In front of roughly 350 family members and attendees, the program honored 82 senior musicians and performers.
Why Japan travel is exploding: devalued yen, new flights and pop culture
The music department prepares for their once-in-a-lifetime trip as currency shifts, new crowd-management policies and convenience now align to make Japan a practical destination for all.
Themed football games aim to increase spirit
The spirit commission and football players say student participation in each theme helps shape the atmosphere of home games.
Marching band honors program legacy with halftime performance on Sept. 12
Their field show “The Thread Between Us” weaves music from director Jason Shiuan’s 2007 freshman performance into a new rebirth of design, showcasing past and present bonds.
Hundreds pack Saratoga Nights as students help fuel the monthly event’s growth
The event series has been drawing bigger crowds with live music, vendor pop-ups and restaurant special; students are finding ways to join in with their own contributions.
Solar carports enter design review phase; summer ‘26 work planned to occur in front parking lots
Following an agreement last year, plans to construct a six-row front lot have passed design and state approvals, with installation expected to finish in about a year.
To increase academic integrity, growth should be weighted more heavily in grading
Teens face unprecedented college pressures, and too many are taking shortcuts.
Beloved math teacher PJ Yim awakens students’ brilliant minds with his iconic musings
Here are our favorite 10 sayings we’ve heard him say.
Onitsuka Tigers luxury shoes: Are they worth the hype (and the high price)?
I tried on three Onitsuka Tiger models to see if they are worthy of a spot in your closet.