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At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
From campus beautification activities, like picking up trash, to quiet homework time.
This year, work-focused Treasure Toga punishment replaced by traditional detention for efficiency
February 11, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
Senior David Kim practices archery at the Stevens Creek County Park Archery Range.
Olympic coverage, social media stars and increasing college scholarship opportunities make archery more popular than ever
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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Flags that can be posted by any user, known as “community notes” on X, will now be used on Meta’s platforms.

Photo or Graphic for: Meta, caving to Trump, severs ties with independent fact-checkers

Florence Hu
February 9, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students

Photo or Graphic for: Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school

Andy Zhu
January 31, 2025
A flurry of famous tunes barrage me during tests.

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: Songs that play in my head during a test

Sanyukta Ravishankar
January 22, 2025
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.

‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise

Jex Popov
December 12, 2024
Wrestlers must adjust their diets according to their weight

Photo or Graphic for: Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight

Ruiyan Zhu
December 5, 2024
I’ll finally be able to achieve my academic weapon dreams with my ideal schedule.

Photo or Graphic for: My ideal schedule — goodbye, 7th-period math.

Annika Gho
November 27, 2024
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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