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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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All content by Minu Palaniappan
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The Exodus: Top athletes who live in Saratoga often don’t play for the Falcons

Ashley Chen and Minu Palaniappan
April 2, 2014

Boys’ lacrosse going strong

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao
April 2, 2014

Soccer teams participate in sportsmanship seminar

Minu Palaniappan and Jihau Yu
February 12, 2014
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SHS median grade is a B+

Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling, and Minu Palaniappan
February 12, 2014

Boys’ lacrosse season preview

Minu Palaniappan and Devin Zhao
January 29, 2014

Apple: a company of the past

Minu Palaniappan
January 6, 2014

Student led hackathon plans to get teens involved with coding

Minu Palaniappan and Miles Albert
December 11, 2013

Bringing sound to the inexpressable

Minu Palaniappan
October 30, 2013

California legislation gives minors rights to erase info

Minu Palaniappan and Nelson Wang
October 29, 2013

Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition

Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan
October 29, 2013

Application Developer’s Club joins the Hack revolution

Miles Albert and Minu Palaniappan
October 28, 2013

App Developers Club creates online goldenrod

Simi Srivastava and Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Facebook Graph Search: A powerful tool for discovery

Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Google Glass: a privacy blunder

Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

Chess team places fourth at county tournament

Priyanka Nookala and Minu Palaniappan
April 3, 2013

Injury-prone tennis team looking to become a top league contender

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
April 3, 2013

Robotics fundraising seeing success

Minu Palaniappan
February 7, 2013

APUSH should allow typed notes

Minu Palaniappan and Rohan Rajeev
February 6, 2013
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Boys’ tennis looks to regain position as champions

Sudeep Raj and Minu Palaniappan
February 4, 2013
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FTC team heads to NorCal Championship

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
February 4, 2013

Senior delves into past in preparation for History Bowl

Nick Chow and Minu Palaniappan
February 2, 2013

Chess club plans intramural tournaments open to everyone

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
December 16, 2012

Research class would encourage hands-on learning

Minu Palaniappan and Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012

History Department offers trip to France

Minu Palaniappan and Jay Mulye
December 7, 2012

San Jose State student talks programming

Minu Palaniappan
October 29, 2012
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Chess team hopes to build on past success

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
October 27, 2012

SAT score drops irrelevant to education

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
October 27, 2012

Club builds iPhone application for Saratoga students

Minu Palaniappan and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2012
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Armstrong deserves Tour titles

Minu Palaniappan
October 10, 2012
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New clubs shine at Club Day, old ones merge

Rohan Rajeev and Minu Palaniappan
September 26, 2012

Off campus lunches

Minu Palaniappan
September 19, 2012
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Students launch website to inform teens about politics

Minu Palaniappan and Sanj Nalwa
September 13, 2012

MSET 649 makes history at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 11, 2012

MSET 649 excels at Central Valley Regional

Minu Palaniappan and David Sparkman
May 8, 2012

Developers Club competes in Bay Area coding tournaments

Minu Palaniappan
May 1, 2012

Boys track: Sophomore looks to lead 2012 season

Jonathan Young and Minu Palaniappan
March 14, 2012
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Sophomore Ivan France finds passion in robotics

Minu Palaniappan
March 9, 2012
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Seniors spend break playing Fugitive

Minu Palaniappan
March 9, 2012

Chess team falls short at county tournament

Minu Palaniappan
March 6, 2012

SHS Developers Club introduces computer science lessons

Minu Palaniappan
March 6, 2012

M-SET attends 2012 FRC Kick-off

Minu Palaniappan
February 1, 2012
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Sophomore finds success in green business

Minu Palaniappan
January 17, 2012

Juniors help develop Android Application; Presented to Gates Foundation

Minu Palaniappan
January 17, 2012

Chess teams hopes to continue great season for years to come

Minu Palaniappan
January 10, 2012
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Robotics team prepares for FRC Competition

Minu Palaniappan
December 8, 2011

Boys’ cross country: runners make State

Minu Palaniappan
November 21, 2011

Saratoga Cross Country season ends well, Steven Sum places 2nd overall at CCS

Minu Palaniappan and Nikil Ramanathan
November 21, 2011

Spanish Club celebrates Mexican holiday

Edward Dong and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Teachers assign video projects to broaden education

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Minu Palaniappan
November 15, 2011

Robotics team learns from Calgames

Minu Palaniappan
November 13, 2011

Saratoga finishes strong at Baylands and Lynbrook but suffers at Crystal Springs

Minu Palaniappan
November 12, 2011

SHS Application developers club goes big

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

649 MSET Preps for Cal Games

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

Chess Club hopes to go big

Minu Palaniappan
October 14, 2011

Memories of 9/11: staff members share tragic accounts

Dylan Jew and Minu Palaniappan
September 5, 2011
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