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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
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
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 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
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 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
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
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All content by Kavya Patel
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.

From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together

Kavya Patel and Meher Bhatanagar
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

Kavya Patel
Tallak about to perform for Bombay in the Bay whilst single, happy and peaceful.

Senior Mag 2024: Naina Tallak’s guide to escaping heartbreak

Kavya Patel
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.

Senior Mag 2024: From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together

Kavya Patel and Meher Bhatanagar
Leaving the school from the back of the senior parking lot is something I should never have to do.

Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! 

Kavya Patel
Aang, Katara and Sokka on their journey to the Northern Water Tribe to help defeat the Fire Nation.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action is rushed but overall saved by some stand-out castings

Kavya Patel
The SHS Grad Night website details the extensive itinerary planned for the evening.

Grad Night for Class of `24 features music, live entertainment and surprise events

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
The iconic logos of the top 3 kids shows of all time.

Top 10: non-animated kids TV shows

Kavya Patel

Gushing over celeb crushes: The holy trinity of dystopian movie men

Kavya Patel
Juniors Dance practices in the library.

Photo or Graphic for: Bombay in the Bay seniors prepare for final performance

Nika Svizhenko
Perry walking onto the Jennifer Hudson show to talk about his book, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”

Matthew Perry: the embodiment of elite humor and selflessness 

Kavya Patel
World reliance on technological devices has contributed to Congo genocide

World reliance on technological devices has contributed to Congo genocide

Kavya Patel
Garba attendees dance together in the large gym Sept. 30.

ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community 

Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel

Mountain View episode underscores need for independent student journalism

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
A blaring warning to eat Swedish Fish with caution. 

A series of unfortunate events: sophomore year trevails

Kavya Patel
Sophomore Barbara Vasilyeva and senior Ishan Joshi perform at the MAGIC concert on Aug. 27. 

Concert ‘MAGIC’ raises $30,000 for Maui fire victims and children in India

Jessica Li and Kavya Patel
There are multiple pathways to college other than going straight after high school.

As colleges acceptance rates continue to decline, more students should turn to options other than 4-year universities

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
The Bjorn Cast doing their final bows. 

Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts

Kavya Patel
Bui and her extended family celebrating Christmas.

Southeast Asians seek recognition among school’s Asian population

Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel
The countries Ms. Keys plans to travel to. 

English 11 Honors teacher granted leave of absence for ‘23-’24

Kavya Patel
MIT college logo; visit your college!

Top 10: most underrated senior trip ideas

Kavya Patel and Howard Shu
What I wished bees looked like.

I keep attracting bees — please make it stop

Kavya Patel
Senior boys practice for their All Male Dance. 

Bombay in the Bay returns in style without pandemic restrictions

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
Juniors Emily Ta and Josh Ta with their family and friends at the 49ers home playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 22. 

Students disappointed with another 49ers NFC Championship loss

Nikhil Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
Junior midfielder and striker Kate Oberhauser dribbles the ball between two Wilcox players on Dec. 6.

Girls’ soccer adjusts to moving up a division with small roster

Anika Kapasi and Kavya Patel
The process of mixing the brownie batter. 

The best baking guide to making brownies from scratch (kind of)

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
My family and I in our hotel in Cancun.

What a 6-year-old does in Mexico during Winter Break

Kavya Patel
Members of Saratoga High’s Tamasha meet on Oct. 16 to learn a partner dance, choreographed by Annika Muju and Ojas Somani.

Tamasha Bollywood dance team starts practices

Kavya Patel
Front entrance of Wildwood Park

Left alone at Wildwood Park, middle school me fell prey to my worst fears of being kidnapped

Kavya Patel
Students and parents learn Flash Mob dances at Garba.

Indian Cultural Awareness Club hosts first Garba at school

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
The dreaded front page of the SAT.

Preparing for the SAT: a case study in 2 summer experiences

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
Link leaders seniors Christina Chang and Miranda Yee, along with their group of ten freshmen, complete the “Cleanup Crew” scavenger hunt activity during freshman orientation on Aug. 17. 

Link Crew returns for another successful freshman orientation

Kavya Patel
Juniors Dhruv Nemani, Pearson Chung, Emily Ta, Nicita Raamkumar, Reva Gupta, Taylor Chu, Paul Hulme, Joshua Ta, Ashwin Chatterji and me (pictured left to right) at Levi’s Stadium before the concert.

Exhilarating, monumental and memorable: The Weeknd impresses first-time concert goer at Levi’s Stadium

Kavya Patel
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Drop Shah Rukh Khan for Rajnikanth: Give South Indian movies more hype

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
Sophomore boys gather together for a group picture after celebrating Holi.

Parent-organized Holi celebration makes a colorful return

Kavya Patel
 Sophomore choreographers Ameya Saund and Kavya Patel teach the partners dance.

Bombay in the Bay: an experience that still brings joy months later

Kavya Patel
The bandits' Instagram with a post of their mark on a Tesla

Buzzworthy: 2 ‘bandits’ employ controversial method to promote car washes

Kavya Patel and Daniel Wu
The practice room for the concert band at All State.

Musicians attend selective in-person All State program

Kavya Patel
Top 10 most embarrassing things that happen on vacation

Top 10 most embarrassing things that happen on vacation

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas

English teachers foster classroom community through various forms of gift exchanges

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel

Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans

Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas
The perfect chocolate for Valentine’s Day: A chocolate heart

Ranking the most elite chocolates

Kavya Patel
Noor and her friend model traditional Pakistani dresses before attending a wedding.

Few in number, Pakistani American students deal with common misunderstandings

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou

Netflix’s new hit show ‘Squid Game’ tackles economic inequality

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
The NSDA Campus competition room during the CFL 2 tournament on Dec. 5

Speech and debate tournaments continue to be held virtually despite return of in-person learning; competitions may change in January

Kavya Patel and Nidhi Mathihalli
‘No Time To Die:’ puzzling but enticing

‘No Time To Die:’ puzzling but enticing

Kavya Patel
After a long day, we like to come home and scream to songs in the shower

Exploring universal shower thoughts

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
A list of do’s and don'ts regarding one of the most popular social media apps for teens

Decoding the unwritten rules of Snapchat

Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel
Sophomore Lexi Cleland gets ready to shoot a goal during practice.

Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

Nidhi Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
Twix: the queen of candy bars

Twix: the queen of candy bars

Kavya Patel
The Benefit Club posts their official retro theme reveal on Instagram

Benefit transitions back to an in-person show for 2022

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
Clubs readjust to an in-person setting

Clubs readjust to an in-person setting

Sarah Thomas and Kavya Patel
 

New lead therapist hopes to destigmatize mental health issues

Kavya Patel
Megan Laws working during Tutorial

New English teacher strives for student-centered classroom

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
Girl’s team chatting and having fun during a quick break from practice

Field hockey team bonds as they prepare for upcoming season

Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou
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