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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Lihi Shoshani

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

Serena Li, Lihi Shoshani, Sarah Thomas, and Cici Xu
February 8, 2022

District plans for five more advisories after putting them on hold in January

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani
February 4, 2022

Will it ever end? COVID-19 strains mental health and personal relationships

Selina Chen, Lihi Shoshani, and Shaan Sridhar
February 4, 2022
ASB explores legal concerns raised by rejected club

ASB explores legal concerns raised by rejected club

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani
November 18, 2021
Activist Marie Cohuet crashed the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5 with a banner saying, “Overconsumption=Extinction,” to highlight the negative impacts of high fashion on the environment.

Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds

Lihi Shoshani
October 17, 2021
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Argonaut student cohort sent home due to COVID-19 case

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
April 2, 2021
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Class of 2022 will face a unique set of difficulties with college applications

Lihi Shoshani
March 28, 2021
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Saratoga elementary schools return to in-person learning

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
March 22, 2021
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Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections

Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani
March 6, 2021
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Juniors launch podcast tackling a range of intriguing topics

Lihi Shoshani
March 6, 2021
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Anticipating state mandate, social studies department adds ethnic studies course option for freshmen

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
February 21, 2021
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You’re not ugly, you just wear glasses

Lihi Shoshani
February 7, 2021
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Talk to me once you’ve read the book

Lihi Shoshani
February 6, 2021
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Comfort in times of distress: rereading Harry Potter

Lihi Shoshani
February 5, 2021
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Thanks for ruining the Wonder Woman franchise

Lihi Shoshani and Isaac Le
February 2, 2021
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Read, meme, repeat

Lihi Shoshani
February 1, 2021
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Outreach commission preps virtual Speak Up For Change event

Avani Kongetira, Lihi Shoshani, and Kavita Sundaram
January 17, 2021
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Israel tries to avoid third wave with the third reopening of schools

Lihi Shoshani
December 1, 2020
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School combats students’ F’s with programs and support systems

Nilay Mishra and Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
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As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback

Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
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K-12 districts, including LGSUHSD, may still not be taking reopening seriously enough

Preston Fu and Lihi Shoshani
October 30, 2020
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Stop assigning me work due the same day, I am #crying

Lihi Shoshani
October 15, 2020
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People shouldn’t overlook problematic moments in TV classics

Lihi Shoshani
October 12, 2020
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Students with special needs face additional hardships amid pandemic

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
September 10, 2020
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Always mute yourself on Zoom

Lihi Shoshani
September 9, 2020
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Reverse Falcon Fest: Students returning school supplies

Lihi Shoshani
May 29, 2020

School sports focus on teamwork instead of individual players

Lihi Shoshani
May 18, 2020
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Diss track creates more TikTok drama

Lihi Shoshani
May 6, 2020
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TikTok influencer Daisy Keech virally takes down the Hype House

Lihi Shoshani
May 6, 2020
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The daily life of a quarantined student is not as great as you’d expect

Lihi Shoshani
April 16, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: 2009 swimmers take on a national title

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020

Fulfilling graduation credits on your own time

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020
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Prioritize National History Months over frivolous holidays

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020

Why I won’t be having an aesthetic VSCO night anytime soon

Lihi Shoshani
March 31, 2020

Why I quit playing soccer

Lihi Shoshani
March 10, 2020

Is the grass truly greener on the other side of the school district?

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2020

Saratoga alumni fall in love on Valentine’s

Lihi Shoshani
February 1, 2020

Finding love at Saratoga Elementary

Lihi Shoshani
January 31, 2020

To be a prominent celebrity, oversharing on social media seems imperative

Lihi Shoshani
January 27, 2020

Paid for his passion: Selmshots explores professional photography

Lihi Shoshani
January 26, 2020

Pure passion for badminton fuels Mar

Lihi Shoshani and Joann Zhang
December 9, 2019

Overreaching academically creates problems that are hard to fix several weeks into school year

Preston Fu and Lihi Shoshani
December 9, 2019

Fitness-based high school P.E. stark contrast to Redwood P.E.

Lihi Shoshani
December 9, 2019

Return to your childhood, watch “Home Alone”

Lihi Shoshani
December 1, 2019

To avoid being offensive, be mindful of non-Christian religious customs

Lihi Shoshani
November 25, 2019
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Pets reduce stress and add joy to teenagers’ lives

Rohan Kumar and Lihi Shoshani
October 31, 2019

Seeing both sides: Transfers assess differences between Saratoga and Los Gatos High

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
October 28, 2019

It all begins with a love of drama for Brotzman

Lihi Shoshani
October 20, 2019

Socratic method can hinder learning and make classroom environment exasperating

Lihi Shoshani
September 17, 2019

Continuously rewatching the perfect show

Lihi Shoshani
September 16, 2019
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