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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 5
Volume 58, Issue 5
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 2
Volume 59, Issue 2
July 10, 2025
Volume 59, Issue 1
Volume 59, Issue 1
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 10
Volume 58, Issue 10
July 10, 2025
Volume 58, Issue 11
Volume 58, Issue 11
July 10, 2025

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All content by Kevin Mu
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Youth Commission: Bell Tower recognized as ‘teen friendly’

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Researchers provide glance into future

Kevin Mu and Karthik Sreedhara

Toyota debacle brings out the worst in America

Kevin Mu

Graduate’s experience shows that balanced experience is most important

Kevin Mu

Badminton: Early in season, team put to test

Lillian Chen and Kevin Mu

Overall experience, not just GPA, should decide valedictorian

Kevin Mu

Badminton gets back to basics

Kevin Mu
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Giving back

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen
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Saratoga alumnus wins second place in College Jeopardy

Robin Liu and Kevin Mu

Electives idea a big step forward for English department

Kevin Mu

Saratoga Library debuts new $60,000 teen area

Kevin Mu

Consumers must be more vigilant of scamming ploys

Maggie Lin and Kevin Mu

Field Hockey: Schroeder brings fire to team

Kevin Mu

SHS receives makeover

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen

Badminton: Leagues determine team’s chance at CCS

Karen Lyu and Kevin Mu

Voting in the Quad Ineffective

Mary Mykhaylova, Ren Norris, and Kevin Mu

Teachers walk for breast cancer

Kevin Mu and Jenny Zhang

Seniors take Powder Puff crown to end Spring Fling

Kevin Mu and Ren Norris

Hundreds of students prepare for AP exams

Albert Gu and Kevin Mu

Robotics competes in FIRST, their last competition of the year

Kevin Mu

Taking a closer look at ISPE

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen

Program to bring real DUI trial to McAfee

Kevin Mu and Gautham Ganesan

Saratogans celebrate Chinese New Year

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen

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

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen

Service clubs spread holiday cheer

Kevin Mu and Anna Shen

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

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud

Brotherly bonds in boys’ water polo

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud

Robotics strained for cash

Kevin Mu

Senior goalie sparks water polo’s success

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud

Zimbabwe deteriorates under rule of Mugabe

Kevin Mu

Freshman Homecoming theme decided

Kevin Mu

Boys’ water polo prepares for successful season

Kevin Mu and Guy Quanrud
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