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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
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All content by Jonathan Li
Senior Howard Huang practices at West Valley using a kickboard.

Swimming: Boys struggle to fill spots in meets but make progress in events

Jonathan Li

Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities

Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li
Noah’s Bagels store manager hangs a Santa Clara County mask mandate sign with an assortment of items on the menu.

Students grapple with COVID-19 workplace restrictions

Derek Hsu and Jonathan Li

Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley toxicity epitomized

Jonathan Li

Increased COVID-19 cases force practice cancellations and rescheduled games

Benjamin Li and Jonathan Li
A screenshot of Cryptopunk #9998, which lacks the blockchain and inherent value of the NFT.

NFTs: What they are and why they are worth millions

George Huang and Jonathan Li
Junior Niveydh Pai looks for a pass during the Nov. 31 preseason home game against Homestead.   

Led by Li’s shooting, Falcons gain tight victory over Homestead

Jonathan Li
Sophomore Minh Do plays "Christmas Festival" by Leroy Anderson on a violin at the Thankful Hearts concert at the Villa of Saratoga senior center on Nov. 28

In-person concerts become more common for service clubs

Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li

Class of 2021 alumnus makes $1 million through investing

Jonathan Li
Senior Marcus Kuo rises for an open shot against Monta Vista. The Falcons went on to win 15-7.

Students forgo collegiate athletic opportunities for regular application

Jonathan Li

Inspired by events and trends, students found new clubs

Jonathan Li and Mitchell Chen
Senior Chris Wu surveys the pool for offensive opportunities against Wilcox. The boys went on to win 13-7. 

Boys’ water polo: Vikings strike back, ending Toga’s 12-game winning streak

Jonathan Li

A second take: Governor Newsom should have been recalled

Jonathan Li

Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions

Jonathan Li

Students take advantage of reopening summer programs

Jonathan Li
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For boys’ water polo team, 2021 was a season they’ll never forget

Jonathan Li
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Boys’ basketball bounces back after rough start

Jonathan Li

Swimming kicks off first meet virtually

Jonathan Li and Tiffany Wang
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Players mourn death of water polo coach

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi and Bill Yuan
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Pandemic side effect: Going to SHS online but living hundreds or thousands of miles away

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
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Students ride the wild roller coaster of ‘meme’ stock runs

Jonathan Li and Nilay Mishra

Decade in review: a look back at our favorite sports moments

Jonathan Li and Nitya Marimuthu
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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is a grandmaster-piece of a chess show

Jonathan Li
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Investment Club offers scholarship opportunities

Jonathan Li
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Tech is effectively monopolized; so what?

Jonathan Li
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Technology has made hookups culture easier but no less morally complex

Jonathan Li
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District cancels all sports for the rest of 2020

Jonathan Li and Carolyn Wang
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If it can get back in the water, water polo hopes to make a splash

Isaac Le and Jonathan Li
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Change my mind; top Anime studios produce better work than Marvel

Jonathan Li
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Fitness Club promotes healthy living and eating

Jonathan Li
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Student stock traders achieve success in the financial markets

Howard Shu and Jonathan Li

Lakers sweep NBA playoffs to the surprise of nobody

Jonathan Li

Anime dubs are dumb

Jonathan Li
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Students pioneer Youth Econ Initiative

Jonathan Li and Howard Tang
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Saratoga residents stockpiling to prepare for quarantine

Jonathan Li and Bill Yuan
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Too often course selection process fails to adequately inform students

Jonathan Li

Swimming: Small team hopes to make up for key losses to graduation

Neeti Badve and Jonathan Li

High audience engagement at Jazz Cabaret makes for successful event

Jonathan Li

Trash talking in sports can be OK if it doesn’t go too far

Jonathan Li

Basketball team puts together three-game winning streak

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Victims of child abuse not alone; help and support available

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
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ACE club tutors Chinese students through online meetings

Jonathan Li and Nicole Lu

Administration changes tardy policies, targets students with consistent attendance issues

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

Girls’ basketball starts strong

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
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Varsity basketball aims to rebuild, establish chemistry

Viraaj Reddi and Jonathan Li

Moshing banned: a blessing in disguise?

Jonathan Li

Chains, TikTok, beanies and more

Jonathan Li and Joann Zhang

When diversity hurts minorities — the downsides of affirmative action

Jonathan Li

Boys’ water polo prepares for CCS despite broken pool heaters

Jonathan Li

Girls’ water polo looks to bounce back next year

Kavita Sundaram and Jonathan Li
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Students take different paths with school guidance counselors

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi

MAP 10 students bond during annual field trip to ropes course

Anjali Nuggehalli and Jonathan Li

Boys water polo: New head coach Jerome Chung guides team to great start

Jonathan Li
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