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Saratoga Team 1, senior Alan Lu, junior Lawson Wang, sophomores Andy Lu and Seabert Mao, senior Skyler Mao and sophomore Vivian Zhong (left to right), hold their 3rd place trophy.
Math club places third at Berkeley tournament
November 17, 2024
The National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist is a prestigious position granted to students who achieve high scores on the PSAT exam.
30 in the Class of 2025 announced as National Merit Semifinalists
November 16, 2024
Heath Rocha at the Nov. 12 board meeting after assuming the role of interim superintendent.
Interim superintendent seeks to bridge gap between district office, two schools
November 14, 2024
Juniors Jack Dong and Nathan Liu (left to right) interview Dr. Tony Masri about sleep.
Students receive expert advice at ‘Sleeping Can Be Your Secret Hack’ Q&A
November 11, 2024
The marching band and color guard take the field for their final performance of their 2024 field show, “The Show Must Go On.”
Marching band closes its season placing second at the WBA Regional Championships in LA
November 11, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
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
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
Out of the five chemical showers in the science hall, this chemical shower lies outside chemistry teacher Kathy Nakamatsu’s classroom.
Chemical showers act as essential safeguards in science wing
October 30, 2024
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
Show Peppa Pig — a childhood idol — some respect
October 28, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
Mascots and volunteers cheering runners on as they cross the finish line.
Saratoga 5K Fun Run: a blend of community and competition
November 13, 2024
Receiver Sawyer Chao driving through Gunn’s defense.
Injury-plagued Falcons limp to the end of season with three losses
November 11, 2024
Senior Sydney Riera makes a pass during the team’s senior night game on Oct. 30.
Field hockey misses CCS after tough loss vs Presentation High on penalty shots
November 7, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Here’s why you should vote against Prop 34.
Prop 34’s devious methods target non-profits
October 30, 2024
Please let me understand my mistakes.
100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work
October 28, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024
The warmth of the holiday season can come from a variety of foods other than meaty dishes.
Vegetarian alternatives to staple Thanksgiving foods
October 31, 2024
We went to Costco to review their Halloween selections and were immediately drawn to this adorable squishmallow.
Costco’s Halloween essentials: our recommendations
October 30, 2024

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Jex Popov

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Please let me understand my mistakes.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Let me use the answer key to check my work

Caitlin Stoiber
October 28, 2024
Democracy is not preserved through violence.

Photo or Graphic for: Politics should have no room for violence

Ruiyan Zhu
October 27, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: Excuses for being late

Preksha Jain
October 23, 2024
TikTok has created a variety of new opportunities for music artists to go viral but this has also come with a negative impact on the music industry.

Photo or Graphic for: TikTok’s short-form approach undermines the quality of today’s music

Renisha Mandal
October 18, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.

Photo or Graphic for: This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment

Caitlin Stoiber
October 9, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.

Photo or Graphic for: YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation

Preksha Jain
September 24, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.

Photo or Graphic for: The allure of true crime documentaries

Medha Sunkara
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.

Photo or Graphic for: A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?

Medha Sunkara and Sanyukta Ravishankar
September 17, 2024
New worst fear: falling into the habit of doomscrolling

Photo or Graphic for: Admit it — ‘bedrotting’ means gaslighting yourself

Florence Hu
September 16, 2024
Glasses and Contacts

Photo or Graphic for: Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?

Minghui Zhao
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.

Photo or Graphic for: Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race

Sanyukta Ravishankar
September 11, 2024
Boycotting is a great method to let small voices be heard, but it has become less promising in recent years.

Photo or Graphic for: Why boycotts usually miss their mark

Zack Zhang
September 8, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.

Child influencer accounts have a predator problem

Jex Popov
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.

‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie

Jex Popov
September 7, 2024
Late nights doom-scrolling.

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to procrastinate

Sunny Cao
May 9, 2024
Seniors Quit Sports Story - Caitlin Stoiber

Photo or Graphic for: Senior year vs sports participation: why some are opting out of their seasons

Caitlin Stoiber
April 5, 2024
P.E. classes combined with sports will overwork our already busy student-athletes.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: The unintended (and unfortunate) consequences P.E. policy change on sports and athletes

Bill Huang
March 15, 2024
A person crying after losing all of their money

Photo or Graphic for: Sports gambling in the digital age fuels underage addiction

Sam Bai and Victoria Lin
March 14, 2024
Time is slipping away…

Photo or Graphic for: I would like to relive a day in the future

Jex Sammael Popov
February 3, 2024
The joy of aesthetics spilling out into one’s world.

Beauty is pain: tips on an aesthetic phone layout 

Jex Popov
November 3, 2023
“...Until all I could think about is neon green, pastel yellow, pink and eye-splitting cyan.”

Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
Goth boy’s first ever pumpkin spice latte.

The pumpkin spice latte doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets

Jex Popov
November 2, 2023
RIP air mattress — you will be missed.

An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell

Jex Popov
October 1, 2023
Greulich works in her office at the Wellness Center.

New Wellness Center therapist swears to advocate for students’ mental health

Jex Popov
September 29, 2023
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