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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Hamilton Hamilton and her family at her daughter Kathryn’s college graduation.
Hamilton reflects on transition from engineering career to teaching
May 7, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
Senior Dylan Wilson gets into the blocks for the 4x400 meter relay
Track and field team has strong outing at leagues; SCVALs will determine CCS qualifications
May 9, 2025
Golfers pose after defeating Los Gatos.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
May 7, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore Political rightwingers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson argue the U.S was built on Christian principles
Religion should not play any role in public policy decisions
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
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All content by Jordan Waite

Lacrosse: Young sport gains popularity

Jordan Waite
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‘Skype’ing without borders

Jordan Waite

Teachers should review tests with students

Jordan Waite and Michelle Shu

Saratoga goes Hollywood: Youth commission hosts Film Fest

Jordan Waite

Junior discusses controversies via web

Jordan Waite

Freshman c-walking into Youtube stardom

Jordan Waite

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
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Athlete’s path diverted by concussions

Jordan Waite

Wrestling: Injuries leave leadership void on mat

Jordan Waite

Planet Granite will rock your body

Jordan Waite

AP US History class digs into local history with event at cemetery

Karthik Annaamalai and Jordan Waite

Boys’ cross country: Falcons compete in CCS Finals, look forward to next year

Jordan Waite and Vijay Menon

Wrestling: Team looks extremely promising

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite

Zero tolerance equals zero thought

Jordan Waite

Boys’ cross country: Runners prepare for CCS as season winds down

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Cross Country: Injuries may hamper future success

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Juniors, seniors head to Wild, Wild West in Spring

Jordan Waite

Cross Country: Boys lose key seniors, gain new coaches

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Boy Scouts execute Eagle Projects

Kevin Annaamalai and Jordan Waite

School rules still apply to seniors, especially when it comes to pranks

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite

Track & Field: Track wraps up the season sending by two athletes to CCS finals

Jordan Waite

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite

‘Sleep is not optional,’ says expert speaker

Jordan Waite

Wrestler weighs college options

Jordan Waite

School hosts Stanford Blood Drive

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite

Students win competition at local business camp

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite

Students create television show

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite

Leland’s loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite

Girls’ lacrosse team bound to happen

Jordan Waite

From running coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite

Lelands loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite

From coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite
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