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Grace Lin

Grace Lin, Sports Editor

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 Courtesy of Dave Rickling

Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.

Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business

What started as a pandemic project to get his kids outside of the house became a successful beekeeping business spanning over 150 hives across the Bay Area.
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.

Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes

From handling rush hours to dealing with difficult customers, student workers navigate different challenges and benefits based on where they work.
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.

Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?

TikTok Shop’s commission-based promotion system blurs the line between authenticity and strategic marketing, making this guide essential for navigating the platform.
Tjahjadi’s nail designs from her Instagram account.

Freshman turns nail-art hobby into a side hustle

Chloe Tjahjadi taught herself how to apply Gel-X extensions through online tutorials and practice, and she now balances school with a growing list of clients.
Every few weeks, I swap my phone case for a fresh new look.

My ever-changing phone case collection keeps my phone feeling new and fun

From practicality to personal style, my phone case rotation reflects my mood, aesthetics and everyday needs.
Junior Elizabeth Kline reading her English book.

‘Beloved’ and ‘Kindred’ offer juniors different paths to understanding the historic implications of slavery

Juniors accomplish the same goals for their The Past is Present unit: to unpack the psychological legacy of enslavement. However, the honors and college prep English classes achieve this through two very different novels.
Our food spread, featuring Mendocino’s baby blue paper bag.

Mendocino Farms: great sandwiches, challenging wait times

Located 10 minutes from the school, it serves delectable sandwiches, salads and soups with a country farm atmosphere.
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

On Jan. 20, 86 students took part in a variety of projects, from assembling meals and wigs to promoting environmental awareness with drain painting.
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.

My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala

The brand’s innovative design solves the problem many water bottles have — and creates a community of collectors for limited edition colors.
Seniors Saatvik Kommareddi and Gautham Jasti act as commentators for the Nov. 1 football game.

3 home football games broadcast live this season thanks to efforts of student volunteers

Senior Tanuj Siripurapu and other Media Arts Program students brought TogaVision to home football games.
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

Student choreographers created routines inspired by pop music and class themes to create energizing, engaging performances.
Teen Advisory Board holds their monthly meeting.

Saratoga Library’s Teen Advisory Board hosts activities to involve the community

More than a dozen students have helped with events ranging from a coffeehouse talent show to a 5K run.
Hendley and Mohr take a customer’s order at the cash register.

Diligent search lands friends new jobs at Vitality Bowls

After reaching out to over 50 businesses for a part-time job, juniors Mindi Hendley and Tina Mohr finally landed a long-awaited interview at Vitality Bowls.
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.

Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay

As boba connoisseurs with a combined 15 years of boba-tasting experience, we visited five underrated boba places around the Bay to determine the best boba for your buck.
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.

New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga

Located in the same spot as the previous Starbucks, TEAZENTEA has become a popular relaxing and studying location for many students.
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