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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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All content by Minsui Tang

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang
The 000-wing women’s bathroom in all its glory.

Photo or Graphic for: School bathrooms: too often a trying experience

Sarah Zhou
We have also mastered the eyebrow raise that is a must to accompany the side eye.

Top 10: bombastic side-eye moments

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
The three stages of relationship: the talking stage, the situationship and finally the relationship.

Photo or Graphic for: The perfect dating advice from a relationship ‘expert’

Anika Kapasi
Ken looks girlypop and Barbie looks like she’s plotting his murder.

‘Barbie’ movie trailer proves to be both disappointing and depressing

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
Every five minutes, there is a scene exactly like this one.

‘Where Are We Going, Dad’ was a banger in 2013, but not now

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
Holiday Pajama Day was good, but we’re still waiting for it to be great.

Top 10: worst spirit day themes

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Photo or Graphic for: The Academy is out of excuses for the 95th Oscars

Shaan Sridhar
You can’t change the minds of the school’s most prolific journalists (looks directly at P3)

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: worst (real) takes heard in the Journalism room

Sarah Thomas
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Cashless future’ carries negative implications

Sarah Thomas
The Dance Team practices their turns during practice on Oct. 18.

Dance team adjusts practice schedules to prepare for upcoming competitions

Minsui Tang
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
On Sept. 23, senior Risha Desai and others performed the Bollywood dance during the senior Homecoming Quad Day.

Senior hopes to influence community with enthusiasm for dance

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Fog is confusing

Sam Bai
Students can expect nothing more than a generic response from college representatives that they had to compete for space to attend. 

College visits don’t live up to expectations

Atrey Desai and Minsui Tang
The dance team stands in their beginning position on Sept. 19 as they wait to begin performing at the first rally of the school year.

Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances

Minsui Tang
The Clipper mobile app allows users to search for nearby transportations.

VTA introduces new Clipper mobile app to increase transportation accessibility

Minsui Tang
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Photo or Graphic for: Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
 In September, Chiu finished a chalk piece inspired by claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces.

Senior explores ‘fear’ through art

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
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Photo or Graphic for: Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li

Girls’ basketball bounces back from tough early season

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
 

Photo or Graphic for: Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
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Photo or Graphic for: An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
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Photo or Graphic for: Fantastic masks and where to find them

Nilay Mishra
During tutorial, staff members working on Soundings gather to discuss the agenda and review submissions.

‘Soundings’ literary magazine resumes after two years

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
Getting left on read, or as some call it, donowalled, is a damaging experience that frankly doesn’t need to exist.

Photo or Graphic for: Read receipts: Considerate or cancerous?

Michael Fok
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Photo or Graphic for: As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

Avani Kongetira
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Photo or Graphic for: New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
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Photo or Graphic for: Struggling through school half-asleep

Jonathan Si
MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

Sina Salehi and Minsui Tang
Social studies teacher Mike Davey teaches his ethnic studies class

After enduring criticism from some parents, new ethnic studies class garners positive responses from freshmen

Nidhi Mathihalli and Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
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Photo or Graphic for: Coalition schools: Move to Common App

Preston Fu
After school, athletes swim in the school pool for girls water polo practice.

Those who opted out of sports relish their return

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, and Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: A cool trick to never have to smile for photos

Chris Chen
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Spring sports dilemmas: Previous one-sport-rule prompted students to make tough choices about what to play

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
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On campus for first time all year, new teachers and students try to orient themselves

Minsui Tang
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
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Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

Minsui Tang
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For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey

Christina Chang and Minsui Tang
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‘Little Women’: Growing up and finding yourself

Minsui Tang
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
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LGBTQIA+ characters deserve happy endings

Minsui Tang and Lily Zhang
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Future of Grad Night for Class of 2021 remains unknown

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
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I tried to develop better studying habits with Youtube vlogs

Minsui Tang
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
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