
Grace Lin, Sports Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.