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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

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All content by George Huang
Idan takes a selfie during his first week at SHS

Senior Mag 2023: How a transfer student found his place in Saratoga

George Huang and Hannah Lee
August 30, 2023
William and Kevin Zhao

Senior Mag 2023: Twin Trouble

George Huang and Hannah Lee
August 30, 2023
My all-time screen time record

Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive

George Huang
May 1, 2023
Mt Umunhum from the air.

The Box on the mountain: My Bay Area icon

George Huang
March 15, 2023
George Huang

‘Puss in Boots’: the underdog story of a Dreamworks’ masterpiece

George Huang
February 16, 2023
Senior point guard Nick Tjaden shoots a floater in the game against Palo Alto on Jan. 20.

Boys’ basketball edges out Gunn, but faces tough tests in De Anza

George Huang and Zack Zhang
January 29, 2023
“AI Art Story by George Huang, Eric Shi, Andrew Lin” generated by Midjourney.

AI-generated images aren’t the future of art

Andrew Lin, George Huang, and Eric Shi
January 24, 2023
Wu clings onto the wall while warming up for the day’s climb.

English teacher rocks at rock climbing

George Huang
December 1, 2022
Senior Mateusz Palusinski dribbles the ball down the court in the Thursday game against Aptos High School. 

Season preview: Boys’ basketball returns strong lineup for upper league

George Huang and Zack Zhang
November 18, 2022
Catalytic converters: why they get stolen and how it can be prevented

Catalytic converters: why they get stolen and how it can be prevented

George Huang
November 16, 2022
Saratoga, Wyoming

May the best Saratoga win!

George Huang and Alexander Kan
September 30, 2022
Andrew Tate and his Bugatti

Andrew Tate: why he and his misogynistic beliefs need to be stopped

George Huang
September 17, 2022
Don’t play agar.io before you do your homework.

Minor addictions: Online games feed procrastination

George Huang
June 5, 2022
Option 2 is preferred by Los Gatos High School while Option 3 is preferred by Saratoga High School

Board shies away from backing a bell schedule for next year

George Huang and Nilay Mishra
May 22, 2022
NATO’s expansion plays a role in Putin’s invasion Ukraine

NATO’s expansion plays a role in Putin’s invasion Ukraine

George Huang
April 2, 2022
Genshin Impact has over 100 million downloads on mobile as of January 2022

Genshin Impact is a Gacha masterpiece

George Huang
March 31, 2022
Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
February 8, 2022
 

Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
February 8, 2022
A screenshot of Cryptopunk #9998, which lacks the blockchain and inherent value of the NFT.

NFTs: What they are and why they are worth millions

George Huang and Jonathan Li
January 9, 2022
The road construction plan for Saratoga Avenue, as planned by Fehr and Peers.

Construction on Saratoga Avenue aims to improve alternative transportation

George Huang
November 9, 2021

I. hate. flies.

George Huang
September 30, 2021

Brutally honest college essay: Sleep is always on my mind

George Huang
September 23, 2021
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