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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Hamilton Hamilton and her family at her daughter Kathryn’s college graduation.
Hamilton reflects on transition from engineering career to teaching
May 7, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
Senior Dylan Wilson gets into the blocks for the 4x400 meter relay
Track and field team has strong outing at leagues; SCVALs will determine CCS qualifications
May 9, 2025
Golfers pose after defeating Los Gatos.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
May 7, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore Political rightwingers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson argue the U.S was built on Christian principles
Religion should not play any role in public policy decisions
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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All content by Lihi Shoshani

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
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

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

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani

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

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

ASB explores legal concerns raised by rejected club

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani
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
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Argonaut student cohort sent home due to COVID-19 case

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

Lihi Shoshani
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Saratoga elementary schools return to in-person learning

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

Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani
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Juniors launch podcast tackling a range of intriguing topics

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

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

Lihi Shoshani
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Talk to me once you’ve read the book

Lihi Shoshani
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Comfort in times of distress: rereading Harry Potter

Lihi Shoshani
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Thanks for ruining the Wonder Woman franchise

Lihi Shoshani and Isaac Le
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Read, meme, repeat

Lihi Shoshani
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Outreach commission preps virtual Speak Up For Change event

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

Lihi Shoshani
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School combats students’ F’s with programs and support systems

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

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

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

Lihi Shoshani
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People shouldn’t overlook problematic moments in TV classics

Lihi Shoshani
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Students with special needs face additional hardships amid pandemic

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
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Always mute yourself on Zoom

Lihi Shoshani
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Reverse Falcon Fest: Students returning school supplies

Lihi Shoshani

School sports focus on teamwork instead of individual players

Lihi Shoshani
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Diss track creates more TikTok drama

Lihi Shoshani
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TikTok influencer Daisy Keech virally takes down the Hype House

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

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

Lihi Shoshani

Fulfilling graduation credits on your own time

Lihi Shoshani
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Prioritize National History Months over frivolous holidays

Lihi Shoshani

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

Lihi Shoshani

Why I quit playing soccer

Lihi Shoshani

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

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani

Saratoga alumni fall in love on Valentine’s

Lihi Shoshani

Finding love at Saratoga Elementary

Lihi Shoshani

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

Lihi Shoshani

Paid for his passion: Selmshots explores professional photography

Lihi Shoshani

Pure passion for badminton fuels Mar

Lihi Shoshani and Joann Zhang

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

Preston Fu and Lihi Shoshani

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

Lihi Shoshani

Return to your childhood, watch “Home Alone”

Lihi Shoshani

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

Lihi Shoshani
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Pets reduce stress and add joy to teenagers’ lives

Rohan Kumar and Lihi Shoshani

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

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani

It all begins with a love of drama for Brotzman

Lihi Shoshani

Socratic method can hinder learning and make classroom environment exasperating

Lihi Shoshani

Continuously rewatching the perfect show

Lihi Shoshani
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