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Freshman Tessie Berger (left) plays the role of Raymond Berry, an attorney for the dial painters with junior Ben Davies (right) who plays the role of Edward Markley, a counsel for the U.S. Radium Corporation.
Drama prepares ‘Radium Girls’ for the fall play
October 14, 2024
Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Alice Vaughan balances in the flag position while practicing her solo performance at Garrod Farms.
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
The first five week of fantasy football: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 14, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
To fight an upward battle, students struggle against time
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
The school and Benny Pierce field) I spent 13 treacherous hours at.
The tale of my never-ending 13-hour school day
October 14, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024

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All content by Manasi Garg
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District lays out plans for Phase 3A in community town hall

Atrey Desai and Manasi Garg
February 7, 2021
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Nonprofits are a full-time venture, not a high school hobby

Manasi Garg and Rohan Kumar
October 7, 2020
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Students stunned by sexual assault allegations against choir director Andrew Ford

Manasi Garg, Allison Hartley, and Kaitlyn Tsai
May 24, 2020
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Pandemic fallout: District faces budget cuts, hard decisions

Manasi Garg and Kaitlyn Tsai
May 22, 2020

‘I can’t afford to live where I teach’: Teachers discuss the rising cost of living in the Bay Area

Manasi Garg and Jessica Wang
March 31, 2020

‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ is a breath of fresh air in the world of talk shows

Manasi Garg
February 12, 2020

Dance team performs with teachers

Manasi Garg and Tiffany Wang
November 22, 2019

Fires and blackouts caused by PG&E are what I’m most grateful for this year

Manasi Garg
November 15, 2019

100 Word Rants

Kaitlyn Tsai, Kaasha Minocha, Manasi Garg, and Leo Cao
October 17, 2019

Administration misused authority to shut down and forcibly change student-run ‘toga confessions’ page

Manasi Garg and Nitya Marimuthu
October 17, 2019
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New tutorial policy implemented to fulfill state mandated instructional time

Manasi Garg
September 11, 2019

From the newsroom to the classroom: New U.S. History teacher discusses unique career changes

Manasi Garg and Anouk Yeh
September 11, 2019

Dance team adjusts to new coach and larger team

Manasi Garg and Tiffany Wang
September 9, 2019
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SMASH’n silent auction to fundraise for MAP

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
May 23, 2019

Badminton: Falcons to remain in upper El Camino division next year, prepare for league finals

Manasi Garg and Christine Zhang
April 29, 2019

Grammy-themed junior prom wins praise

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
April 28, 2019

Lab Technician plays little-known but essential role at school

Manasi Garg
March 29, 2019

School introduces two new electives: business and AP Art History

Manasi Garg and Alekhya Vadlakonda
March 27, 2019

Boys’ volleyball building trust with a young team

Karen Chow and Manasi Garg
March 26, 2019

Do tutors help or hinder the learning process?

Manasi Garg and Christine Zhang
March 19, 2019

My little sister uses my things as if they belong to her

Manasi Garg
March 12, 2019

Fast fashion festering in a consumerist world: slow fashion rising to quell environmental, human rights impacts

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
March 1, 2019

Newly restarted UNICEF hopes to raise awareness

Manasi Garg
January 28, 2019

The not so subtle ways Asians are brought together

Manasi Garg
January 24, 2019

Hydro Flex: the unattainable dream

Manasi Garg
January 22, 2019

Girls basketball drives forward from previous season’s injuries

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
November 27, 2018
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Senior’s lifelong passion for art culminates in first-ever exhibit

Manasi Garg
November 27, 2018

‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ does not impress

Manasi Garg
November 27, 2018

When is a B an F? How high academic expectations skew perceptions of success

Manasi Garg and Christine Zhang
November 26, 2018

City council works toward common goals, with candidates promising to preserve city culture

Allison Hartley and Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Speech and debate team sees success in recent tournaments

Jayne Zhou and Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018
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Soundings lit mag going through major revamp

Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Spilling the tea on ‘tea channels’

Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Memo to Kavanaugh supporters: Rape and sexual assault are not ‘rough horseplay’

Manasi Garg
October 16, 2018

Youth Commission represents Saratoga teens, organizes community events

Manasi Garg and Allison Hartley
October 15, 2018
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New history teacher changes career to pursue passions

Manasi Garg and Alekhya Vadlakonda
September 11, 2018

CASSY preps to move to center of campus

Manasi Garg, Alekhya Vadlakonda, and Christine Zhang
September 10, 2018
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