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The chosen layout (out of two) plans for the installation of panels in the front parking lots.
Board of trustees approves solar energy system contract
November 22, 2024
Band volunteer parents Beryl Liu and Dongni Chen set up the band room for cookie dough distribution on Nov. 15.
Annual Music Booster cookie dough fundraiser clears hurdles and sets sales records
November 22, 2024
Senior Aria Zhang and sophomore Sophie Poon (bottom right) perform in their SSAA ensemble among other talented students from other schools
Nine students qualify for the Coastal Regional Honor Choir
November 21, 2024
One of the school’s top-of-the-line AEDs
School ramps up AED count on campus
November 20, 2024
Students listen to Natasha Schatzman’s presentation in the student center on Nov. 15.
NASA aerospace engineer shares research in aeromechanics and aeroacoustics
November 20, 2024
Actress Naomi Scott playing Skye Riley brings to life a terrifying transformation through subtle changes.
‘Smile 2’ mixes traditional jump scare and psychological horror
November 20, 2024
BASIC officers at a boba fundraiser on Oct. 2.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
November 18, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.
The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?
November 12, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
November 2, 2024
Students gather around the table at the top of the quad steps during the voter registration drive on Sept. 25.
Revived Democracy Matters club kicks off the school year with successful election events
October 30, 2024
With a love for the warm weather in San Diego, Coghlan commits to UCSD and plans to major in molecular and cell biology.
Coghlan commits to Division I rowing at UC San Diego
November 21, 2024
Senior Saira Ramakrishnan pitches for the Saratoga Falcons.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
November 20, 2024
The team gathered around a fire during their retreat to enjoy s’mores and build team chemistry.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
November 20, 2024
Recap of fall sports.
Fall Sports Recap: Toga teams fight hard to the end
November 16, 2024
The girls’ tennis team poses for a group photo.
Girls’ tennis finishes the regular season with a solid victory
November 16, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
Shakespeare’s place in English Curriculums is indisputable
Shakespeare, though challenging, remains an essential component of English curriculum
November 22, 2024
Cigarette packaging should depict frightening images on the front and sides, clearly communicating the consequences of smoking.
Cigarette packaging needs to be more graphic in its dire warnings
November 15, 2024
Journalism labor unions have firmly opposed the bill, calling it a “shakedown.”
‘Undemocratic’ deal reached between Google and California news outlets
November 7, 2024
Test dates make or break our vacation
The bliss and benefits of having tests before breaks
October 31, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024
A hearty stew such as a beef bourguignon is perfect for a cold winter day.
Winter break bucket list: cooking galore
November 18, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.
Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.
Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings
November 11, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.
Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change
November 5, 2024

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STEM contest prep: Asian American students fight or flounder in the toughest educational institutes in the Bay Area

Mathew Luo
March 28, 2020

Tutorial scanners provide many improvements

Mathew Luo
February 9, 2020

‘50s music has gems apart from popular rock songs

Mathew Luo
January 26, 2020

Nostalgia games are beautiful

Mathew Luo
December 2, 2019

Modern day Gulag: Santa’s Workshop is anything but merry

Mathew Luo
November 20, 2019
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Seniors step up enthusiasm for Homecoming quad day

Mathew Luo
September 26, 2019

Quiz Bowl team places second at Cal Cup 3

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Teacher wellness programs received positively

Mathew Luo and Aaria Thomas
March 26, 2019

Impactful history surrounds Saratoga’s Kevin Moran Park

Kaitlyn Tsai and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Art should be enhanced by minority experiences, not defined by it

Mathew Luo
March 8, 2019

Wrestlers send three members to CCS after a season of rebuilding

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
February 14, 2019

History Bowl’s varsity A falls to Pi-oneers

Mathew Luo
February 14, 2019

The Gen Z Rosetta Stone

Mathew Luo
February 12, 2019

Wrestling: Team’s increase in membership makes up for key losses

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
December 12, 2018

Flipped learning is often counterproductive

Mathew Luo
December 11, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

History Bowl team places second at regional tournament

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
November 2, 2018

As concerns grow, training and regulation improve safety for high school football players

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Supercell, buff Elite Barbarians please

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Boys cross country: Despite the lack of superstar runners, team anticipates solid results at CCS

Mathew Luo
October 30, 2018

Quiz Bowlers place second at the first California Cup

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018
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What is it really like to become a doctor?

Neeti Badve and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018

Boys’ cross country team ramps up intensity

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

Physical textbooks are physical burdens

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

It’s time to join the race

Mathew Luo
May 23, 2018

JV History Bowl team places 5th nationally

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Standardized testing necessary as metric for aptitude

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Boys’ tennis: Team suffers disappointing defeat in second round of CCS

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
May 9, 2018

Team tries to rebuild itself after key losses

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
April 1, 2018

XuBin Liu adjusts to new country and school environment

Connie Liang and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2018

Wrestling: Blom and Liddle make CCS tourney

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Extracurricular STEM classes little more than expensive daycare

Mathew Luo
January 25, 2018

Actress decides to pursue theater in college after participating in unique plays

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
January 25, 2018

Substitute finds joy in teaching teens

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 28, 2017
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Wrestling team looks to increase participation

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Wrestling: Coach confident freshman will do well for small team

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Students find RMS and SHS electives similar in name but different in content

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 27, 2017
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Superscoring benefits colleges, not exemplary students

Alex Wang and Mathew Luo
October 25, 2017

Cross country teams try to keep pace

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
October 19, 2017

Library experiences decline with physical books

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
October 17, 2017

Counselors describe their side of college application process

Mathew Luo and Alex Wang
October 13, 2017

New music building opens to a chorus of praise

Michelle Lee and Mathew Luo
September 7, 2017

Cross Country Preview

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
September 5, 2017
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