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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

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All content by Jex Sammael Popov
Inspired by the beautiful set design

The costuming of ‘Radium Girls’ let the characters shine

Jex Sammael Popov
December 13, 2024
Rae’s new genre style of indie music shows a new side of her artistry, helping her music artist career gain significant popularity.

Photo or Graphic for: My guilty pleasure: Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
For visual reference.

Top 10: School hallways

Jex Sammael Popov
October 24, 2024
The tension of banning TikTok in the U.S. rises again since Trump’s last attempt four years ago.

Photo or Graphic for: 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 or Graphic for: Adventures in AP Testing

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

Photo or Graphic for: 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 or Graphic for: AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
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Photo or Graphic for: 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 or Graphic for: 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 or Graphic for: Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia

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

Photo or Graphic for: 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 or Graphic for: 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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