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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Nandini Ruparel

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

A toxic mud spill in Hungary leaves hundreds injured, homeless, and angry

Nandini Ruparel
October 22, 2010

Students finally getting a real winter break?

Lillian Chen and Nandini Ruparel
October 4, 2010

Day of Beck-oning

Nandini Ruparel
September 15, 2010

The AP test is over . . . now what?

Nandini Ruparel
June 8, 2010

So you don’t have a “Bad Day” anymore Eccentric “security blankets” help bad days go away

Nandini Ruparel
June 6, 2010
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MAP Building opens new opportunities for students

Nandini Ruparel
May 3, 2010
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No “Heartbreak Warfare” Here

Nandini Ruparel
April 6, 2010
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Please don’t take away the libraries

Nandini Ruparel
April 6, 2010

Back to the past: students return to see teachers from years ago

Nandini Ruparel and Ashley Tang
March 31, 2010

A silver medal by any other name…

Christine Tseng and Nandini Ruparel
March 16, 2010

Too many ‘Lost Symbols’ for one reporter

Nandini Ruparel
February 11, 2010
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
February 10, 2010

A bit of light reading: Kindle-phobe turns into Kindle-aficionado

Nandini Ruparel
December 8, 2009

A bit of light reading: Kindle-phobe turns into Kindle-aficionado

Nandini Ruparel
December 8, 2009
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Leadership class goes viral with new YouTube channel

Nandini Ruparel and Girish Swaminath
December 4, 2009
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Shh… I’m spying here!

Nandini Ruparel
October 30, 2009

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

School services should not be mandatory

Nandini Ruparel and Kim Tsai
September 18, 2009

Track & Field: Dolbec, Nguyen jump to states

Nandini Ruparel
June 2, 2009

Art show bonds sister schools

Nandini Ruparel
May 28, 2009
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Appearance matters

Nandini Ruparel
May 28, 2009

Obama’s apologies make room for improvement

Nandini Ruparel
May 7, 2009

What teachers do during collaboration

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
April 23, 2009

Track and field: Yates shoulders throwing

Nandini Ruparel
April 23, 2009

Leaving during tutorials a false privilege

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel
March 2, 2009

Second killing at VTech makes for concerns about student safety

Nandini Ruparel and Brandon Yang
February 12, 2009

License to fear the road

Nandini Ruparel
December 10, 2008

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel
November 30, 2008

Oral interpretation class holds “Scary Story” night

Nandini Ruparel and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2008

Link holds successful movie afternoon

Ren Norris and Nandini Ruparel
October 20, 2008

Columnist reflects on her anger of Harry Potter movie cancellations

Nandini Ruparel
September 23, 2008
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