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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

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All content by Jex Sammael Popov
The tension of banning TikTok in the U.S. rises again since Trump’s last attempt four years ago.

[Photo] Despite politicians’ actions to ban TikTok, eradicating would come with costs

Zack Zhang
May 15, 2024
This rendering is based on a Siouxie and the Banshees album cover.

The ‘us v.s them’ mentality takes the fun out of fashion

Jex Sammael Popov
May 9, 2024
My contagious coughs irritated my tablemate and made it hard to focus on my test. 

[Photo] Adventures in AP Testing

May 3, 2024
LGSUHSD are discussing with the The District Teachers Association about policy negotiations.

[Photo] Teachers and district officials negotiating contract for next year

Nicole Lee
March 16, 2024
AP tests: a nightmare for all, a blessing for none.

[Photo] AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
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[Photo] New math class announced for next year

Alan Cai
March 14, 2024
The addicting factors of social media affects millions of teens in America.

[Photo] Please, take a break from social media

Bill Huang
March 11, 2024
The poison is starting to take hold…

Artists wage techno-chemical warfare against AI — and let’s all support them

Jex Sammael Popov
March 7, 2024
 A.K.A how to NOT let depression bulldoze you!

Mental health at Saratoga High — a guide to staying sane

Jex Sammael Popov
March 7, 2024
I used to think the sky flying scenes were so dreamy as a kid.

There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake

Jex Sammael Popov
February 17, 2024
Time is slipping away…

I would like to relive a day in the future

Jex Sammael Popov
February 3, 2024
The legends together in Thomson’s classroom.

Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship

Jex Sammael Popov
January 25, 2024
Trans people belong in sports.

Stigmas and stereotypes undermine trans athletes’ efforts at inclusion 

Jex Sammael Popov
January 16, 2024
“...Until all I could think about is neon green, pastel yellow, pink and eye-splitting cyan.”

[Photo] Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

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

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

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

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

Jex Popov
October 1, 2023
A student bears the brunt of an A.C. system set far too close to their face.

100-word rant: Classroom temperatures do not represent me or the majority of other students

Jex Sammael Popov
September 7, 2023
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