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Saratoga Bagels is located a short 4-minute drive from SHS.
Saratoga Bagels: a not-so-hidden, but beloved, gem
November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Respondus The student interface for the lockdown browser.
English department using lockdown browser in Canvas to prevent AI cheating on writing assignments
November 8, 2025
Sophomores Paula Cymbal and Katrina Capello carry a boat in the sophomore portion of the 2002 Homecoming float parade.
Disappearance of Homecoming decorations shows changes in interest, not lack of spirit, school leaders say
November 7, 2025
Freshmen Arjun Garlapati, Ayush Hotha, Aditya Karanam, Nima Noor, Vishak Pillai, Maks Shetler and Neel Tadikamala capture the childhood song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.”
Annual Halloween parade showcases school spirit
November 4, 2025
Youth of Suha Suha members finish art on the music building walls.
Color shines through new music building art installations
November 4, 2025
Creepy witch decorations set up outside a house on Aloha.
The famed Aloha Avenue Halloween experience left me a bit disappointed
November 8, 2025
Claire’s candle jar (left) and Cece’s wax melter (right).
Petroglyph: A relaxing spot for customizing your own pottery in downtown Los Gatos
November 6, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Thomson The science department poses together in their rat-themed costumes.
Staff departments coordinate Halloween costumes with creative themes
November 5, 2025
This bright yellow sign is the source of my nightmares.
The fears of a new driver
November 4, 2025
Saratoga Elementary’s annual Pumpkin Walk welcomes kids for a night of haunting fun.
Revisiting my elementary school alma mater for Halloween
November 3, 2025
Luo at the 2024 Starbound Regional Dance Competition; placing second overall for her ballet solo.
Dance star in ISPE maintains rigorous schedule
November 8, 2025
Follmar treks in the mountains of Colorado during the High Lonesome 100 race.
Finding her stride: Cross country coach chases purpose with ultra running
November 5, 2025
Senior Hayden Berry spars against a teammate at Los Gatos Boxing.
Senior pushes physical limits through boxing
November 5, 2025
Courtesy of Jah Bennett Jah Bennett works to help the girls’ basketball team stay in top shape before the season.
Fitness trainer Jah Bennett assists girls’ basketball team
November 3, 2025
Senior Zack Thawer warms up for the football team’s season opener against Prospect High on Aug. 30.
Seniors shine in defensive roles for the Falcons
October 31, 2025
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is stranded on a trackside hill as he laments his poor race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
100-word rant: F1 has a gatekeeping problem
November 6, 2025
If there's no sun, how is it so hot?
100-word rant: Weather, can you stop being weird?
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of Apple Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, featuring a redesigned back and new color options.
Backlash over iPhone 17 grows as users call out Apple’s lack of innovation
October 31, 2025
Why is it that out of teenagers, boys find more satisfaction in video games?
How video games are harming teen boys
October 31, 2025
My biggest pet peeve: assignments due at 11:59 p.m.
Assignments should never be due at 11:59 p.m. — the default Canvas time
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of LAIKA Studios I still have nightmares of the Other Mother sewing buttons over my eyes.
As an extremely jumpy person, I’ll gladly skip horror movies
November 5, 2025
Which states in the U.S. are the most auraful?
Top 10: U.S. states with the most aura
October 31, 2025
A composition of all the food I bought.
How far will $10 go to make a meal at Safeway?
October 28, 2025
My current Pinterest feed consists mostly of random trinkets.
Pinterest should be everyone’s alternative to doomscrolling
October 27, 2025
A picture of my family’s filter coffee set.
My late-night journey with culture, studying and filter coffee
October 27, 2025
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October 31, 2025
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December 21, 2024
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PIPA: Right idea, wrong methods

Parul Singh
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Policy debaters attempt to revive event at SHS

Parul Singh

Link Crew lunch floats to success

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh

Lincoln Douglas team joins ranks of events offered by Speech and Debate

Parul Singh

Indian cultural event raises funds for Saratoga schools

Parul Singh

Fines are just fine

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh

Harpist accompanies orchestra to Carnegie Hall

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New assistant principal a familiar face

Karthik Sreedhara and Parul Singh

Dedication essential to becoming sports team captain

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh

Special Ed Department goes paperless; students’ files to be stored electronically

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
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Falcon Focus: School psychologist helps struggling students learn

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
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A new Page in teacher’s saga

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh

Hired but can’t be fired: professors’ tenure needs reform

Parul Singh

School experiments with different Wednesday schedule

Synthia Ling and Parul Singh

Barcoding the Mexicans: New Arizona bill to prevent illegal immigration discriminatory

Parul Singh

Boys’ lacrosse: Team battles injuries

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
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Student conduct festivities for National Poetry Month

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai

History in the making: 15 students qualify for state History Day competition

Parul Singh and Synthia Ling

Boys’ lacrosse: varsity goalie Gavin Peake aims to save the game

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai

Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs

Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh

UCSD’s racist event should spur universities to prevent harassment

Parul Singh and Christine Bancroft

Driving age should not be 16

Parul Singh

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh

Typewriters and chalkboards: Life without technology

Parul Singh

Talented pianist makes music her priority

Parul Singh and Christine Tseng

Legitimate appointment or political ploy?

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Torrens: The popular kid

Parul Singh

Crazy about crepes: Club celebrates French week

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Faithwalk stages the story of Christmas

Parul Singh and Denise Lin

Obama needs to pay closer attention to international protocol

Roy Bisht and Parul Singh

Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts

Parul Singh and Jason Wu

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh
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