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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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Youth Commission: Bell Tower recognized as ‘teen friendly’

Kevin Mu
February 10, 2011

Researchers provide glance into future

Kevin Mu and Karthik Sreedhara
December 17, 2010

Toyota debacle brings out the worst in America

Kevin Mu
May 6, 2010

Graduate’s experience shows that balanced experience is most important

Kevin Mu
May 3, 2010

Badminton: Early in season, team put to test

Lillian Chen and Kevin Mu
April 5, 2010

Overall experience, not just GPA, should decide valedictorian

Kevin Mu
March 23, 2010

Badminton gets back to basics

Kevin Mu
March 16, 2010
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Giving back

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
January 29, 2010
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Saratoga alumnus wins second place in College Jeopardy

Robin Liu and Kevin Mu
January 26, 2010

Electives idea a big step forward for English department

Kevin Mu
November 17, 2009

Saratoga Library debuts new $60,000 teen area

Kevin Mu
November 17, 2009

Consumers must be more vigilant of scamming ploys

Maggie Lin and Kevin Mu
October 19, 2009

Field Hockey: Schroeder brings fire to team

Kevin Mu
September 18, 2009

SHS receives makeover

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
September 8, 2009

Badminton: Leagues determine team’s chance at CCS

Karen Lyu and Kevin Mu
June 9, 2009

Voting in the Quad Ineffective

Mary Mykhaylova, Ren Norris, and Kevin Mu
June 1, 2009

Teachers walk for breast cancer

Kevin Mu and Jenny Zhang
April 22, 2009

Seniors take Powder Puff crown to end Spring Fling

Kevin Mu and Ren Norris
April 20, 2009

Hundreds of students prepare for AP exams

Albert Gu and Kevin Mu
April 14, 2009

Robotics competes in FIRST, their last competition of the year

Kevin Mu
March 20, 2009

Taking a closer look at ISPE

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Program to bring real DUI trial to McAfee

Kevin Mu and Gautham Ganesan
February 11, 2009

Saratogans celebrate Chinese New Year

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
February 11, 2009

Teenagers should stop ‘lovin it’ and lay off the unhealthy fast food

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 15, 2008

Service clubs spread holiday cheer

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
December 8, 2008

Boys’ water polo loses CCS qualification in last few seconds despite successful season.

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud
November 21, 2008

Brotherly bonds in boys’ water polo

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud
November 6, 2008

Robotics strained for cash

Kevin Mu
November 6, 2008

Senior goalie sparks water polo’s success

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud
October 17, 2008

Zimbabwe deteriorates under rule of Mugabe

Kevin Mu
October 1, 2008

Freshman Homecoming theme decided

Kevin Mu
September 22, 2008

Boys’ water polo prepares for successful season

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud
September 19, 2008
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