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Florence Wei, Entertainment Editor

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A reel from the Instagram account describing the wonders of Saratoga’s nonexistent locations.

Saratoga Peter account, while absurd and often misleading, shows why parody is an important American right

The Instagram account has been spreading like wildfire across the community and beyond.



 Courtesy of Girls Self Defense Club

Member Katherine Liu of the Girls Self Defense Club practices her newly learned skills with the club’s sophomore president Mona Chen.

Members of newly formed Girls Self Defense learn how to defend themselves through practical punches and kicks

The club was started at the beginning of this year by sophomore and black belt in karate Mona Chen at the encouragement of her coach.
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink

100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink

Does anyone really prefer things with sharp corners?
The substance that has me stumped.

What is the true taste of water?

There are so many debates about water — from its best state of matter to the best way to consume it — but its taste is probably the most intriguing one.
The California Berkeley Symphony Orchestra bows after a spectacular performance.

Playing beautiful music continues to inspire math major in college

Class of ‘23 alumna Carolyn Pyun is a dedicated member of the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra.
Cellists Aryan Shrivastava, Mridhula Vudali and Katherine Zeng run along a route to Saratoga downtown.

Cellists preserve team-bonding tradition with the Accellorundo

By going on runs as a group, members of the Saratoga orchestras find connections in more ways than simply playing music together.
Students pack survival kits during the MLK Day of Service hosted by the IFA club.

Inspiring Future America explores different careers with guest speakers

The club also focuses on organizing volunteer activities, such as the one hosted on Jan 20 as part of the MLK Day of Service.
A compilation of all the sagas in Epic

‘Epic the Musical’: An incredible musical that gives a refreshing take on ‘The Odyssey’

As a musical-in-the-making for fans of Greek mythology, the production has captured the interest of millions online.
Members of the Foosball Club engage in an intense match during lunch.

Foosball Club fosters friendships over shared passion

Junior Garrick Chau formed the club after gaining more than 3,000 hours of experience in the game in the past few years.
The perfect activity for Christmas: snuggling up by the fireplace.

How I wish to be a chestnut roasting over the open fire

A cold-toned winter is nice, but nothing can beat a warm one.
Seniors Hillary Gonzalez and Claire Zheng present their project with the help of the ASRC Club at the Synopsys Science Fair.

Advanced Science Research Club encourages students to further their learning beyond the classroom

The ASR Club continues to provide guidance for students interested in scientific research, despite the discontinuation of the elective back in 2023.
TAB creative arts committee reviews submissions for The Butterfly Effect magazine.

Butterfly Effect teen-led magazine aims to spread creativity across community

The Saratoga Library’s new magazine, which is aiming to publish early next year, accepts visual art, writing and music submissions.
The new ponies are joining my nightmares.

Nostalgic childhood shows are rapidly deteriorating

I was shocked when I saw the new ‘My Little Pony’ generation. How could they turn something so endearing into something so atrocious?
The complete 50 State Commemorative Quarter Series.

A priceless collection: my quarter-collecting hobby

Before the pandemic, I would scour the earth for new quarters to fill my collection.
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.

Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means

Maybe you, too, have heard some questionable phrases in the halls and classrooms, and are wondering: What is going on with these freshmen?
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.

Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?

Some rom-com cliches evoke butterflies, while some make me question the fundamentals of romance.
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