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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Belal Aftab Saratoga mayor Belal Aftab centers his agenda on residents’ feedback.
New mayor Belal Aftab aims to foster a more vibrant, connected community
May 10, 2025
The Saratoga Speech and Debate team at TOC in Kentucky
Speech and debate celebrates national-level results while striving for more
May 9, 2025
Assistant principal and activities director Kristen Cunningham.
Cunningham to leave for admin role at LGHS, district
May 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mary Ko MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.” MSET senior mentor Anh-Quan Nguyen described the team’s performance as “the best performance of any Cuttlefish team in history.”
FTC 6165 Cuttlefish boasts an 8-2 record at World Championships
May 1, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
May 15, 2025
Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
May 15, 2025
MAP, a longstanding program at SHS, hosts numerous video-based projects for students.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
May 12, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Hamilton Hamilton and her family at her daughter Kathryn’s college graduation.
Hamilton reflects on transition from engineering career to teaching
May 7, 2025
Courtesy of Renn Blanco Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Ian Johnson Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
May 10, 2025
Senior Dylan Wilson gets into the blocks for the 4x400 meter relay
Track and field team has strong outing at leagues; SCVALs will determine CCS qualifications
May 9, 2025
Golfers pose after defeating Los Gatos.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
May 7, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
The least user-friendly survey out there.
Help wanted: Someone please fix the California Healthy Kids Survey
May 13, 2025
If only the calendar started on Monday…
The week should officially start on Monday: It just makes sense
May 11, 2025
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore Political rightwingers like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson argue the U.S was built on Christian principles
Religion should not play any role in public policy decisions
May 9, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
May 13, 2025
After President Yoon Suk Yeol invoked martial law on Dec. 3, hundreds of Korean citizens took to the streets to show their disapproval of Yoon’s actions.
Democracy preserved in South Korea as country impeaches would-be authoritarian president
May 11, 2025
YouTube Kids’ Policies prohibit certain types of advertisements but not enough.
Learning from the tall tales of Big Cereal
May 7, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
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Senior recounts experience running a YouTube channel

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AMC 10/12 Exam goes virtual, 39 students qualify for AIME

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Science Bowl team claims third place at regionals

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In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

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AP Gov students lean democrat in mock election, giving President elect Joe Biden landslide victory

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Recipes are overrated

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COVID-19 restrictions force dancers to make adjustments

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In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

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Volleyball athletes face clashing school and club seasons

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Experienced music teacher fills void left in vocal music

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Dermont joins Saratoga community after 5-year teaching career

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Lack of resources and internet reveals ‘homework gap’ across districts

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Colleges drop standardized testing requirements for admissions in response to coronavirus crisis

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Student concocts bizarre food combinations in newfound time

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Bell schedule committee designs new potential schedules, considers stakeholder input

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Falcons look for another CCS run despite loss of offensive firepower

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Science Bowl team to compete for spot in National competition on Feb 8

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As January fades away, so do New Year’s resolutions

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Two students qualify for county regional Poetry Out Loud competition

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English teacher dives into work after first-semester maternity leave

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Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

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How books are chosen for English classes

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Career Day returns after 5- year hiatus

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Being sick elicits deep, if groggy, thoughts

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A major choice: Alumna pursues design at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy

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The real cost of falling donations

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Yim and Agrawal to take over the reins of math club

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Homecoming court voting process should be altered

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The school’s first 60 years: Seven students arrested in 1985 in school-wide drug bust

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Class of 2020 has record 51 National Merit Semifinalists

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Trial runs of Virtual Reality headsets on planes point to future of entertainment on flights

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SAT and ACT have changed drastically since their inception in the 1900s

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Falcon Fest unveils new policy that limits schedule changes based on teacher preference alone

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Despite common misconception, rituals improve athletes’ performance

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Volleyball: Falcons fall in semifinals

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Spanish teacher spices up lessons

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Teachers plan to shift curriculum to satisfy new science standards

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App Dev begins digitizing campus trophy cases

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Drama students travel to LA for CA State Thespian conference

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Falcons struggle to adapt to as they adjust to new coaching

Justin Guo and Oliver Ye

Humanity’s impact on environment exacting steeper price

Rohan Kumar and Oliver Ye

Automated lunch check-in helps lines move faster

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Swimming: Falcons pull together for smooth start to season

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‘The Sound of Music’ returns to SHS; cast list released and preparations underway

Anishi Patel and Oliver Ye

Simple lab coat holds deep meaning

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Boys’ volleyball: Despite losing majority of starting lineup to graduation, team remains strong

Justin Guo and Oliver Ye

Pro: Redwood Middle School’s math policy harmful to student growth

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Breaking down the Holy Trinity of .IO games

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Voorhees’ treasured top

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A memorable ‘birthday’

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Top 10 ways to survive Valentine’s Day

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Freshman seeks spot on national table tennis team

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Cramming for tests is, unfortunately, effective

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Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden inspired Robinson in life and in basketball

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Boys’ soccer struggles during early season

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Drama honors students to perform ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ at One Act Festival

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Affirmative action should be based on socioeconomic status

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Art and film schools now place emphasis on creativity, innovation

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Volleyball: Girls end season on a high note

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Senior Shasta Ganti stars as Brutus in ‘Julius Caesar’

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Top 10 ways to get your teacher to love you

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A deep dive into local boba stores

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“Julius Caesar” cast list released; rehearsals begin

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Volleyball: Following in older sister’s path, Risa Carter keeps struggling squad in contention

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Braces, once nerdy, have transcended their negative image

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