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The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
The team poses for a group photo after the victory.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
January 23, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Shrines like the Kotoku-in Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan, are great sights, but they are also filled with tourists who take away from the location’s atmosphere.
Off the beaten streets: I spent my winter break visiting Japan’s hidden gems
January 23, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.
Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test
January 22, 2025
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025

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All content by Harshini Velchamy
Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 9, 2022

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 2, 2022

With declining numbers, track hopes to excel by training new recruits

Esther Luan and Harshini Velchamy
March 20, 2022
Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Harshini Velchamy
March 15, 2022
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021

School holds hybrid versions of the 2021 AP Exam

Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2021
Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Harshini Velchamy and Joann Zhang
October 7, 2021
Derek Hsu was thrown into the air by his fellow dance members during senior stunt dance practice. 

Homecoming participation rises after school starts back up

Lena Aribi and Harshini Velchamy
September 10, 2021

Senior’s guide to high school: naptime edition

Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2021
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Performance activism can be a cop out without meaningful change

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
June 5, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Talking about sexual assault and harrassment should never be referred to as a mere trend

Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
May 1, 2021
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
April 25, 2021
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After losing most of their starters to graduation, the girls’ golf team aims to rebuild

Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2021
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SHS should hold an SAT testing date for juniors

Harshini Velchamy
March 11, 2021
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‘Falling Leaves:’ an emotional reflection on overcoming childhood trauma

Harshini Velchamy
February 23, 2021
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Dear College Board, I (sort of) hate you

Harshini Velchamy
February 6, 2021
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Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly

Harshini Velchamy
December 1, 2020

Christmas music never goes out of season

Harshini Velchamy
November 11, 2020

Social contact is overrated

Harshini Velchamy
September 21, 2020

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
September 18, 2020

Young people: Stay inside!

Harshini Velchamy
April 19, 2020
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Staff, students adjust plans in light of school closure

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
April 16, 2020

Girls’ basketball makes it to quarterfinals of CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
March 31, 2020
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Trump places new restrictions in attempts to limit spread of virus

Harshini Velchamy
March 18, 2020

School adjusts to post-coronavirus reality 

Esther Luan, Harshini Velchamy, and Tiffany Wang
March 13, 2020

Boys’ golf team dominates competition, looks to make history yet again

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2020

New rules say upperclassmen presidents must have had one year of Leadership

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 9, 2020
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Celebrity documentaries reveal hidden struggles

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
March 5, 2020

Shamed but defiant, Olivia Jade returns to YouTube

Harshini Velchamy
February 12, 2020

Girls’ basketball team prepares for CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
January 30, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

Government and individual efforts needed to ensure data privacy

Harshini Velchamy and Alan Zu
January 26, 2020

New Wellness Center aims to help students destress

Harshini Velchamy and Sina Salehi
November 25, 2019

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

ASB combines with Relay for Life and Turkey Trot for pre-holiday event

Harshini Velchamy and Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

Lilly Singh’s new talk show exhibits diversity in the industry

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

New Club Penguin game falls short of original

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

Girls’ basketball optimistic due to skill of returning players

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
November 18, 2019

Clueless cooking: how to bake a pumpkin pie

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019
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Girls’ volleyball sustains numerous injuries, including to key libero Hansen

Harshini Velchamy
October 16, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Junior’s uncle reflects on his relationship with fame

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2019

2 staff members depart school

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 24, 2019

Viewers saddened by Disney Channel star’s early death

Kaasha Minocha and Harshini Velchamy
September 16, 2019

Girls’ volleyball hopes to uphold success from last year

Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Social media: Is it enough to post about causes?

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Link proves successful despite major changes

Shama Gupta and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019

SHS and RMS chess clubs are combining

Shreya Katkere and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019
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