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Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
The crowd collects for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Senior works at the Democratic National Convention as a member of the digital team
August 31, 2024
Leadership students working on various projects during class.
ASB prepares to host open meetings for all students during tutorial
August 31, 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 runners explore many routes in Saratoga, venturing to roads such as Elva Avenue.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
August 31, 2024
Beach volleyball is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends.
Discovering our new favorite summer pastime, beach volleyball
August 24, 2024
Senior pitcher Aiden Chen announces his verbal commitment to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic program on Aug. 14.
Senior pitcher verbally commits to Claremont McKenna
August 24, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
September 7, 2024
The depraved depths of the internet.
Child influencer accounts have a predator problem
September 7, 2024
A map of the 16th District, which includes Saratoga.
The local district election: Ranked voting provides a way to ensure true competition
September 7, 2024
Women Paralympic athletes run in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Is the official Paralympic social media team using their athletes for clout?
September 7, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.
Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues
September 4, 2024
Messages such as this one will make you an academic weapon.
Burned out? Here are three study methods you’ve never heard of to help you bring your A-game
September 7, 2024
Midday naps are easy-peasy for me with the help of ASMR.
Listen up: Don’t shame me for indulging in ASMR
September 7, 2024
My own attempt at the movie poster.
‘It Ends With Us’ polishes Booktok’s darling into solid DA awareness movie
September 7, 2024
There are multiple great times to arrive to class.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
September 4, 2024
Wondering where you should eat? Don’t worry, here are a few recommendations.
My Top 10 Restaurants In the South Bay
September 1, 2024

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All content by Nicole Lu

Top 10 pickup lines to woo your crush with

Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou
April 5, 2022

Top 10 pickup lines to use to get out of the friend zone

Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou
March 31, 2022
Night rally and dance to cap off Spring Fling Week

Night rally and dance to cap off Spring Fling Week

Sarah Zhou and Nicole Lu
March 18, 2022
Class of 2021 alumna Irika Katiyar (middle) poses with her friends at prom in June.

Senior and junior class offices look forward to combined in-person prom

Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou
January 25, 2022
Senior Adrian Mar plays a practice match at Bintang Badminton in Campbell.

Senior wins gold in badminton doubles in 2021 U-19 Pan Am Junior Championship

Nicole Lu
December 1, 2021
Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Senior Harrison Dance places 13th overall at 2021 CCS Championships

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
November 19, 2021
Senior Lance Wang looks over his answers for the SAT in the library on Oct. 28.

Seniors take SAT on campus for second straight year

Nicole Lu and Aiden Ye
November 16, 2021
Juniors Irene Frazier and Maithili Kulkarni cheer on fellow teammate Carolyn Wang at Baylands Park on Sept. 21.

Cross country running with full teams

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 7, 2021
Sophomore Sara Bright gains ground against competitors at a recent meet.

Fall sports captain stresses athlete health in light of wildfire season

Nicole Lu
October 7, 2021
Childhood fascination with Pokémon evokes sentimentality

Childhood fascination with Pokémon evokes sentimentality

Nicole Lu
October 6, 2021
New activities director Cunningham brings fresh perspective

New activities director Cunningham brings fresh perspective

Nicole Lu
September 10, 2021
Welander poses next to equipment used in AP physics demonstrations.

AP Physics C students dive into school year with advanced concepts and labs

Sam Bai and Nicole Lu
September 9, 2021
Guidance counselor Monique Young works in her office.

Guidance counselors transition to in-person senior counseling

Sarah Zhou and Nicole Lu
September 5, 2021
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Boys’ and girls’ water polo teams aim to end tumultuous season on a memorable note

Nicole Lu, Stephanie Sun, and Martin Xu
May 13, 2021
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Netflix doc takes aim at college admissions scandal

Kavita Sundaram and Nicole Lu
May 13, 2021
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One step closer to ‘normal,’ school steps into hybrid mode

Esther Luan and Nicole Lu
April 3, 2021
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Despite uncertain season, track coaches remain hopeful

Nicole Lu
April 2, 2021
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Mock trial competes for first time in three years

Nicole Lu
March 24, 2021
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AP Literature class hosts Shakespeare professor as guest speaker

Anjali Nuggehalli and Nicole Lu
January 29, 2021

History teachers respond to capitol insurrection, historic current events with discussions

Nicole Lu and Anouk Yeh
January 21, 2021
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Failure to pass Prop. 18 only harms future voters

Michael Fok and Nicole Lu
December 15, 2020
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An overview on propositions passed in California this year

Nicole Lu
December 6, 2020
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Sophomores navigate traditional dance and culture through quarantine challenges

Nicole Lu
December 4, 2020

New campus supervisor Allan McGurk monitors first group of returning students

Apurva Chakravarthy and Nicole Lu
October 22, 2020
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New dynamic for students working jobs during quarantine

Nicole Lu and Esther Luan
October 18, 2020
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Organizers hope for strong teen turnout as Nov. 3 election looms

Nicole Lu
October 16, 2020
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Shiuan leads music program through challenging times

Nicole Lu
September 24, 2020
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Students and alumni from LG, SHS team up in light of #MeToo Movement

Nicole Lu and Esther Luan
September 19, 2020
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With new coach, mock trial prepares to compete for the first time since 2017

Nicole Lu
September 14, 2020
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In light of the #MeToo Movement, it’s the students who should be driving change

Nicole Lu
September 10, 2020
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It’s hard to stay motivated when my bed is three feet away

Nicole Lu
September 9, 2020
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Junior discovers joy through music and dance

Nicole Lu
June 27, 2020
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Longtime librarian at SHS retires after 12 rewarding years

Nicole Lu
May 22, 2020

As coronavirus fears break out, xenophobic acts rise

Nicole Lu
April 26, 2020
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Students pitch in to help fight COVID-19 pandemic

Nicole Lu
April 16, 2020
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Quarantine schedule locks sophomore in cycle of procrastination

Nicole Lu
April 14, 2020
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Reporter conducts in-depth Canvas review

Nicole Lu
April 14, 2020
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Common Roots embraces Sources of Strength on campus

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
April 3, 2020
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Warrior Cats: the ultimate dream for young animal-lovers

Nicole Lu
March 27, 2020

Students pay to volunteer in far away places even as others question whether such trips are worthwhile

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 14, 2020

Student entrepreneur looks toward careers in the field

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
March 9, 2020

Track off to an uncertain start

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Female freshman wrestler grapples with self-acceptance

Cici Xu and Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020

Yang uses photography as an outlet for creativity, education

Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020
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A major choice: artists at work

Jeanette Zhou and Nicole Lu
February 5, 2020

Are WWIII memes appropriate?

Bill Yuan and Nicole Lu
January 27, 2020
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ACE club tutors Chinese students through online meetings

Jonathan Li and Nicole Lu
January 17, 2020

Teachers deserve more credit for academic success

Nicole Lu
December 13, 2019

Wrestling team switches regimen to start from scratch, promotes stronger team bonding

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Dance, Verma show they belong in state race

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Declining popularity of literature generates discussion over influence of media

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
December 9, 2019

Shen Yun — the history behind traditional Chinese arts

Serena Li and Nicole Lu
December 1, 2019

Dance places first in prestigious Mt. Sac competition

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 30, 2019
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Freshman chess player named International Master

Preston Fu and Nicole Lu
October 29, 2019

Girls’ cross country poised to finish the year strong

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
October 28, 2019

3 alumnae pursue promising careers in cognitive science

Vicky Bai and Nicole Lu
October 28, 2019

Sharing and reposting hot-button issues beneficial only to certain extent

Nicole Lu
September 26, 2019

Promising freshman runners join girls’ cross country, season starts with high hopes

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019

Harder practices encourage boys’ cross country to reach their full potential

Nicole Lu and Cici Xu
September 24, 2019
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