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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Natalie Chua
Seniors Eric Norris (left) and Shreyash Das Sharma (right) stand with their stimulus pad project, which creates the feeling of resistance in conjunction with the new Apple Vision Pro. 

Engineering Design and Development students build their own designs for capstone project 

Natalie Chua and Beverly Xu
April 16, 2024
Natalie and Victoria’s tentative first bites.

Spicy ‘reaper’ tenders at Dave’s Hot Chicken fail to bring the heat

Leyna Chan, Natalie Chua, Victoria Hu, and Sarah Zhou
March 24, 2024
As their high school journey closes and practical incentives disappear, many seniors find themselves lacking the motivation to do schoolwork. 

Combating senioritis: trying to keep students engaged all the way to the finish line 

Natalie Chua and Parav Manney
February 19, 2024
My beloved legos displayed on my bedroom shelf.

Legos: late nights and never-ending fun

Natalie Chua
February 17, 2024
The office Giving Tree, tags completed and gifts delivered.

Cunningham: Change from Family Giving Tree donation campaign possible in future year

Leyna Chan and Natalie Chua
December 11, 2023
‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting 

‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting 

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
December 11, 2023
The team huddles and encourages each other during their senior night against Homestead on Oct. 18.

Varsity girls’ volleyball pulls members from JV due to low numbers

Natalie Chua and Sarah Zhou
October 21, 2023
Whenever I encounter a spider in my bathroom, I can’t help but cower in fear.

The itsy bitsy spider torments me every day

Natalie Chua
September 29, 2023
Tamashiro provides a therapy session to a student in the ASSIST program.

New ASSIST therapist provides support to struggling students

Natalie Chua and Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
The team huddles during a time out in a game against Christopher High School on Sept. 5.

Season preview: Girls’ volleyball adjusts to small roster and new coach

Natalie Chua and Sarah Zhou
September 9, 2023
Guidance counselor Frances Saiki works in her office.

Behind the scenes: How guidance counselors help seniors with college letters

Natalie Chua
June 6, 2023
Senior Mateusz Palusinski in action with junior Kali Duvvuri and sophomore Caleb Yu during the March Madness game on Mar. 15.

Photo or Graphic for: School March Madness tournament wraps up after a month of scintillating basketball

Anirudh Iyer
April 5, 2023
The piece creatively encapsulates her many passions and priorities.

Senior places first in ‘To Be Honest’ fall art contest 

Leyna Chan and Natalie Chua
April 3, 2023
Freshman Taewon Yim competes against a Los Altos Swimmer in the 200 IM event at a home meet on Mar. 10. 

Photo or Graphic for: Despite strong individual talent, small team size hinders team’s ability to win

Jonny Luo and Martin Xu
March 30, 2023
Boppana and her teammates’ satellite won 2nd place at the MIT BWSI CubeSat Competition in May 2022.

Junior Sannidhi Boppana wins Honorable Mention in prestigious women’s STEM competition 

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
March 20, 2023
Boys on the track team run during practice.

Canceled track meets due to dangerous weather conditions cause setbacks

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
March 20, 2023
Junior second baseman Vivienne Brooks runs to first base.

Despite integrating inexperienced players, softball’s team chemistry remains strong

Natalie Chua and Victoria Lin
March 20, 2023
Many MAP students are excited to travel to LA.  

MAP plans first post-COVID era LA trip

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
February 16, 2023
Co-captains junior Zinneerah Ahmed and senior Tanya Ghai command the court during the Lynbrook game.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely

Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar, and Ariel Zhou
January 31, 2023
Sophomore Timothy Leung spoke about being sexually assaulted while in seventh grade and his journey to acceptance.

Photo or Graphic for: At SUFC rally, trauma becomes central focus

Saachi Jain and Kathy Wang
January 29, 2023
Senior point guard Nick Tjaden shoots a floater in the game against Palo Alto on Jan. 20.

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ basketball edges out Gunn, but faces tough tests in De Anza

George Huang and Zack Zhang
January 29, 2023
Junior Lynn Dai extracts planaria after feeding them egg yolk.

Students continue honing hands-on research skills in Advanced Science Research

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
January 29, 2023
The three gray bins placed around campus are filled with donated food.

Hunger at Home club combats food insecurity through food drives

Natalie Chua
December 15, 2022
Field hockey defends their goal against Mitty.

Photo or Graphic for: Field hockey ends season in CCS loss

Amy Luo and Isabelle Wang
November 30, 2022
An overflow of people rush to get discounts on Black Friday.

For the love of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta
November 28, 2022
Sophomore Dylan Wilson runs a footwork drill during the boys’ soccer tryouts.

Photo or Graphic for: Season preview: Boys’ soccer aims to use teamwork to make up for lack of returning juniors

Victoria Lin and Daniel Wu
November 18, 2022
Midfielder senior Gabi Golko dribbles the ball during practice on Nov. 16.

Photo or Graphic for: Preview: Girls’ soccer struggles to fill positions after loss of graduated players

Victoria Lin and Isabelle Wang
November 17, 2022
A fresh bowl of Laksa.

Food connoisseur recounts a day of dining in Malaysia

Natalie Chua
November 13, 2022
Senior libero Noor Khan hits the ball in their game against Lynbrook. The Falcons ultimately lost 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball pushes through injury-ridden season

Natalie Chua and Ariel Zhou
November 12, 2022
Zambon helps sophomore Samanvi Boppana with her work.

New Spanish teacher Claudia Zambon makes transition from private to public school setting

Natalie Chua and Aiden Ye
November 1, 2022
Defender junior Emma Green and midfielder senior Georgia Adams and defender senior Annika Muju guard the goal against Mitty.

Photo or Graphic for: Field hockey calls up JV players to fill roster

Amy Luo and Isabelle Wang
September 30, 2022
Sophomore Megha Horantur hits the ball at a tennis game.

Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ tennis: Falcons have mixed results in quest to return to De Anza

Hannah Lee and Victoria Lin
September 30, 2022
Junior Zitong Wang made chocolate truffles for her cultural project.

Photo or Graphic for: Holidays give Haggerty ways to teach lessons on French culture

Amaris Charton and Sanjoli Gupta
September 29, 2022
A typical representation of Gen Z with swag.

Top 10: slang words

Natalie Chua
September 29, 2022
Petersen instructs the class about an upcoming project during class on Sept. 14.

Photo or Graphic for: New computer science teacher joins teaching staff

Saachi Jain and Martin Xu
September 15, 2022
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