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“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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MSET Cuttlefish members pose for a team photo at their Maryland Tech Invitational during the 2020-2021 season.

A tale of two robotics engineers

Kaasha Minocha
May 10, 2022
My family and I watch the final season of “Downton Abbey” on Netflix.

Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch

Kaasha Minocha
November 19, 2021
I debate whether to redownload and login into Instagram again.

Facebook should take real action to minimize harm for teenage girls on Instagram

Kaasha Minocha
November 18, 2021
I practice driving for my behind-the-wheel test in my mini-van.

I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist.

Kaasha Minocha
October 6, 2021
Senior Morgan Bettinger stands outside the NYU Stern School of Business during her college visit tour. 

College visits offer insights but are still limited

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
September 20, 2021
Vanessa and Usnavi dance and sing in “In the Heights” hit number “Carnaval del Barrio.” 

‘In the Heights’: inspiring music but flat storyline

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2021
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Empowerment coach creates hub to inspire and increase students’ self-worth

Kaasha Minocha
May 13, 2021

Through trial and error, junior finetunes her studying methods

Kaasha Minocha
April 24, 2021
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‘Dancing with the Devil’ shares Demi Lovato’s struggle with her overdose

Kaasha Minocha
April 21, 2021
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‘Waffles and Mochi’: a brilliant, educational find for children

Kaasha Minocha
April 14, 2021
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Seniors utilize their second semester to explore new hobbies

Kaasha Minocha
March 21, 2021
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‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ is cliched and unrealistic

Kaasha Minocha
March 8, 2021
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Robotics team wins top two awards, qualifies for regionals

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
March 4, 2021
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Books in 2021: a reading marathon

Kaasha Minocha
January 14, 2021
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Robotics: Paused in-person cohorts lead to new challenges, opportunities

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
January 14, 2021
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Saratoga alumna continues journalism through a blog

Kaasha Minocha and Kavita Sundaram
January 11, 2021
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In light of uncertainty surrounding pandemic, ICAC officers propose alternative plans for a delayed Bombay in the Bay

Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2020
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Climbing to the ultimate goal: summiting Mount Shasta

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
November 20, 2020
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Dog proves to be the gift that keeps on giving

Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2020
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M-SET outreach team members create English videos for students in rural India

Kaasha Minocha
October 16, 2020
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Senior organizes virtual neuroscience summer camps for elementary school students

Kaasha Minocha and Anjali Nuggehalli
October 10, 2020
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Kaasha Minocha
October 8, 2020
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Junior starts non-profit organization to spread happiness through singing

Kaasha Minocha
September 5, 2020
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Robotics team mentors Argonaut Elementary students through virtual software summer program

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
September 5, 2020
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Quarantine helps reporters develop healthy habits and fun self-care tasks

Kaasha Minocha and Hannah Lee
August 29, 2020
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Administration and senior class office plan to hold in-person prom in December

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
May 22, 2020
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Junior uses art to depict the impacts on COVID-19 on daily life

Kaasha Minocha
April 16, 2020
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Maybe I’m the new Gordon Ramsay?

Kaasha Minocha
April 14, 2020
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M-SET mentors and students print and deliver 3-D-printed face shields to local hospitals

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
April 11, 2020
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Administration looks for temporary locations for robotics to relocate to during renovations

Michael Wong, Bill Yuan, and Kaasha Minocha
April 1, 2020

Freshman develops her basketball skills, becomes leader of the JV girls’ basketball team

Kaasha Minocha
March 6, 2020

Male students share experiences of pursuing stereotypically female activities

Kaasha Minocha and Kaitlyn Tsai
March 6, 2020
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As build season comes to a close, M-SET preps for competitions

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
March 5, 2020

BNB proceeds will go toward ending child marriage in India

Selena Liu, Viraaj Reddi, and Kaasha Minocha
February 6, 2020

Althea: a modern solution for sexual assault victims

Kaasha Minocha and Andrew Li
January 27, 2020
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Senior who sang at Carnegie Hall recalls her perfect pitch experiences

Kaasha Minocha
January 27, 2020

Yikes, look away: Students reminisce and regret Old Navy outfits

Kaasha Minocha
January 22, 2020

Rational and irrational fears leave students to cope with intense anxiety and stress

Kaasha Minocha
January 22, 2020

Robotics scrimmage provides rewarding experience

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2019

IoT club works on a long-term project, teaches elementary schoolers

Shreya Katkere and Kaasha Minocha
November 20, 2019

More vending machines with healthy offerings implemented around campus

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
November 15, 2019

Services help students with learning disabilities

Kaasha Minocha
November 15, 2019

M-SET spreads STEM to Argonaut Elementary students through mentoring program

Andy Chen and Kaasha Minocha
October 17, 2019

100 Word Rants

Kaitlyn Tsai, Kaasha Minocha, Manasi Garg, and Leo Cao
October 17, 2019

Grace, poise and perseverance: Indian classical dancers share their unique experiences

Kaasha Minocha and Shama Gupta
October 14, 2019

Viewers saddened by Disney Channel star’s early death

Kaasha Minocha and Harshini Velchamy
September 16, 2019

Catching Enough Z’s: Students transition from their summer sleep schedule back to school

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2019
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Maseratis for Munchkins: M-SET Robotics builds toy cars for toddlers

Kaasha Minocha
September 9, 2019

Alumna Ginestet-Araki returns to school after 12 years

Kaasha Minocha and Anna Novoselov
September 9, 2019
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