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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Matthew Torrens Mathew Torrens stands next to his sign on Highway 85 as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
April 25, 2025
Courtesy of Hollywood Life Cyrus when she was in Hannah Montana compared to now.
Disney child star to pop music icon: Miley Cyrus’ journey in the spotlight
April 23, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 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

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

Nandini Ruparel

Students finally getting a real winter break?

Lillian Chen and Nandini Ruparel

Day of Beck-oning

Nandini Ruparel

The AP test is over . . . now what?

Nandini Ruparel

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

Nandini Ruparel
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MAP Building opens new opportunities for students

Nandini Ruparel
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No “Heartbreak Warfare” Here

Nandini Ruparel
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Please don’t take away the libraries

Nandini Ruparel

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

Nandini Ruparel and Ashley Tang

A silver medal by any other name…

Christine Tseng and Nandini Ruparel

Too many ‘Lost Symbols’ for one reporter

Nandini Ruparel
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh

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

Nandini Ruparel

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

Nandini Ruparel
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Leadership class goes viral with new YouTube channel

Nandini Ruparel and Girish Swaminath
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Shh… I’m spying here!

Nandini Ruparel

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh

School services should not be mandatory

Nandini Ruparel and Kim Tsai

Track & Field: Dolbec, Nguyen jump to states

Nandini Ruparel

Art show bonds sister schools

Nandini Ruparel
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Appearance matters

Nandini Ruparel

Obama’s apologies make room for improvement

Nandini Ruparel

What teachers do during collaboration

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel

Track and field: Yates shoulders throwing

Nandini Ruparel

Leaving during tutorials a false privilege

Grishma Athavale and Nandini Ruparel

Second killing at VTech makes for concerns about student safety

Nandini Ruparel and Brandon Yang

License to fear the road

Nandini Ruparel

Class cutting myth unveiled

Ben Clement, Alicia Lee, and Nandini Ruparel

Oral interpretation class holds “Scary Story” night

Nandini Ruparel and Abhishek Venkataramana

Link holds successful movie afternoon

Ren Norris and Nandini Ruparel

Columnist reflects on her anger of Harry Potter movie cancellations

Nandini Ruparel
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