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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024

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All content by Neehar Thumaty

Spanish department goes on annual trip to Cuernavaca

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 18, 2017

Girls’ soccer: Falcons hope to revise techniques to improve

Pranav Ahuja and Neehar Thumaty
February 2, 2017

Girls’ soccer: Falcons look to fill the gaps left by Class of 2016 players

Neehar Thumaty and Pranav Ahuja
November 26, 2016

Kanye West’s new album revives hip hop fans

Neehar Thumaty
October 28, 2016

Haggerty plans to take students to France for spring break

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 18, 2016

Facebook live streaming gains popularity

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
October 13, 2016

Upper French classes unite in one period

Neehar Thumaty and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 8, 2016

Golf: Girls show improvement after low scores at tryouts

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
September 8, 2016
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Thank you Kanye, Drake and Kendrick

Neehar Thumaty
May 28, 2016

Recent grad takes advantage of the City of Angels

Neehar Thumaty
April 27, 2016

Boys’ track improves with individual efforts

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty
April 27, 2016

Ultimate Frisbee hopes to increase involvement, popularity

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty
April 27, 2016
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Drama student’s skills make him a versatile performer

Jay Kim and Neehar Thumaty
April 24, 2016

Leadership students volunteer at community center

Neil Rao and Neehar Thumaty
March 11, 2016

AP Studio Art allows students to express creativity

Neehar Thumaty and Neil Rao
March 10, 2016

Senior leads ICAC and Toga Tamasha effectively

Julia Miller and Neehar Thumaty
February 5, 2016

Martial arts hobby leads to new opportunities

Jenny Qian and Neehar Thumaty
January 21, 2016

Falcons suffer defeat at Quiz Bowl

Neehar Thumaty
November 12, 2015

Administration, teachers work to make school more friendly

Neehar Thumaty
October 14, 2015

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty
October 14, 2015

Fears of GMOs are utterly unsubstantiated

Neehar Thumaty
October 12, 2015

Science Bowl tries to retool in effort to reach national tournament

Charin Park and Neehar Thumaty
October 9, 2015

Can you survive a varsity cheer practice?

Neehar Thumaty and Jason Zhao
September 3, 2015

The benefits of summer classes

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
May 20, 2015

Lacrosse team hopes to build team for next year

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

Golden State Warriors: the best team in the NBA

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

Students win science awards demonstrate the academic success of Saratoga

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

RapChat: the app that gives everyone flow

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 22, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse team retools with new additions

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
March 6, 2015

CBI program prepares its students for the future

Becky Hoag and Neehar Thumaty
March 5, 2015

Carnival wraps up week of inspiration

Neehar Thumaty and Oksana Trifonova
January 25, 2015

SAT security policies should be strengthened

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
January 20, 2015

Fans await wild medley from Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX

Fiona Sequeira and Neehar Thumaty
January 20, 2015

Are club advisers really necessary?

Neehar Thumaty
November 13, 2014

Sophomore’s life modeled by Taekwondo teachings

Neehar Thumaty and Apoorv Kwatra
November 13, 2014

New SUSD board members prepare for new year

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
November 13, 2014

Hockey shows potential as popular sport

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
November 13, 2014

Freshman starts T-shirt company

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
November 13, 2014

Coffeehouse attracts students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
October 25, 2014

Saratoga prepares for council elections

Neehar Thumaty and Miles Albert
October 9, 2014

Liberty in North Korea screening increases awareness among students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
October 9, 2014

Should the drinking age be lowered?

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
September 16, 2014

New staff members provide support to students

Trevor Leung and Neehar Thumaty
September 4, 2014
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