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SHS students, faculty, and alumni pose after their final performance with BDB.
Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer
September 18, 2024
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.
New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga
September 15, 2024
Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
The album cover for “Bando Stone and The New World,” where Donald Glover plays the titular character in the accompanying movie with the same name.
Bando Stone and The New World is an exhilarating sendoff to the Childish Gambino persona
September 18, 2024
The new installment in the “Quiet Place” series originally hinted at an emotionally impactful story about the tragedies of the apocalypse, increasing fan expectations.
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: not worth all the noise
September 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo engages with the audience while singing “enough for you” during her concert.
Buying last-minute Olivia Rodrigo tickets is a good idea, right?
September 17, 2024
Absolutely hooked, I can’t stop myself from watching true crime, such as the Slenderman case.
The allure of true crime documentaries
September 17, 2024
Ao3 reigns supreme as the #1 fanfiction site.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
September 17, 2024
The 2024 F1 season has already crowned 7 Grand Prix winners — the most since 2012.
The rise and appeal of Formula 1 racing
September 18, 2024
Junior Millie Wang hits a 54-degree wedge out of a bunker at Saratoga Country Club.
With only 7 players, girls’ golf hopes to ace its season
September 17, 2024
Awaiting the inquiry results, Jordan Chiles looks at the screen anxiously.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
September 16, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
I say my line during my annual spring program.
From private school to public school, the benefits and downsides I experienced
September 15, 2024
Too often, students instinctively reach for the calculator.
Stop and think: Do you really need that calculator?
September 15, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
One of the three vending machines on the school campus.
Top 10: vending machine items on campus
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.
100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before
September 17, 2024
I carry an 8-month-old baby Io.
Never again: a girl, her dog and her keyboard
September 17, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.
Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay
September 16, 2024
Some productive and unproductive ways to combat after-school slump.
A guide to productivity: How to combat the after-school slump
September 16, 2024

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All content by Kelly Xiao

Activities director Marshburn plans to move back to San Antonio when school year ends

Melissa Magner and Kelly Xiao
March 26, 2016

Graduation night amasses funds despite challenges

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
March 24, 2016

Science Bowl finishes with high expectations for next year

Kelly Xiao
March 11, 2016

Three seniors honored in Intel Science Talent Search

Kelly Xiao
January 27, 2016

Three seniors honored in Intel Science Talent Search

Kelly Xiao
January 21, 2016

Freshman chess player already a National Master

Kelly Xiao
December 3, 2015

How I tried and failed to wait out hives

Kelly Xiao
November 20, 2015

Science Olympiad team begins preparation for Regionals

Roland Shen and Kelly Xiao
November 12, 2015

‘The Visit’: Creepy grandparent duo provides real thrill

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
October 14, 2015

Top ten stages of the all nighter:

Kelly Xiao
October 9, 2015

Profile: Engineering assistant lends experience to classroom

Summer Smith and Kelly Xiao
April 23, 2015

Time management lessons ought to be offered

Kelly Xiao
March 12, 2015

Q/A with Carmine Drohan: Senior’s recovery from anorexia

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Kelly Xiao
March 8, 2015

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 trailer promises action, surprises

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
March 4, 2015

Athletes discuss college choices

Caitlin Ju and Kelly Xiao
March 3, 2015

English teacher takes one-semester leave of absence

Jenny Qian and Kelly Xiao
January 25, 2015

Former teacher recalls school’s humble origins

Kelly Xiao
January 25, 2015

Heads up! Former student returns as substitute teacher

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
January 20, 2015

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies comes as a disappointing conclusion

Kelly Xiao
January 20, 2015

Concussions interfere with senior’s field hockey involvement

Kelly Xiao
January 20, 2015

Falling dominoes: the path to homelessness for one couple

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
December 4, 2014

English seminars are more ‘traumatic’ than ‘Socratic’

Fiona Sequeira and Kelly Xiao
November 13, 2014

Senior self-publishes book on finance

Kelly Xiao
November 13, 2014

Senior builds on dance passion by choreographing for Homecoming

Kelly Xiao
November 10, 2014

Horror movie experience results in emotional catastrophe

Kelly Xiao
October 14, 2014

Dancer leaves cultural comfort to find passion in modern dance

Trevor Leung and Kelly Xiao
October 12, 2014

Class of ‘84 reunion rekindles relationships

Gitika Nalwa and Kelly Xiao
October 8, 2014

Are you (finally!) done texting?

Kelly Xiao
September 16, 2014

National History Day participants take time to tour capital

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
September 1, 2014

Junior pursues unique trapeze passion

Michelle Leung, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Kelly Xiao
May 28, 2014

He raped me. His punishment? Next to nothing —what Audrie’s Law aims to fix

Ashley Chen and Kelly Xiao
May 7, 2014

Foreign Volunteering: The ‘exotic’ act of goodness that helps no one

Kelly Xiao
April 2, 2014

Wrestling team faces decrease in team numbers

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
February 12, 2014

JBK speaker misses the point; school’s efforts should go elsewhere

Ashley Chen and Kelly Xiao
February 12, 2014

Test reviews are crucial to learning

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
February 8, 2014

Guidance department looks to help students settle the great debate

Dorrie Tang and Kelly Xiao
January 31, 2014

Tiger Mom’s new book is misunderstood

Ashley Chen and Kelly Xiao
January 23, 2014

Second semester seniors stay focused but relaxed

Carolyn Sun and Kelly Xiao
January 23, 2014

The negative effects of a school culture obsessed with academics

Ashley Chen and Kelly Xiao
December 11, 2013

Counselors encourage students to talk over LGBT concerns

Becky Hoag and Kelly Xiao
December 11, 2013

Sarrami follows in grandfather’s footsteps

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
December 11, 2013
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Cross country beginner follows footsteps of upperclassmen

Kelly Xiao
October 29, 2013

Falcons end season strong

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
October 28, 2013

With practice, sophomore jumps to No. 3 position

Michelle Leung and Kelly Xiao
September 23, 2013

To pledge or not to pledge?

Kelly Xiao and Ashley Chen
September 23, 2013
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