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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025
This year, I will be avoiding greasy fast food
New year, new diet
January 28, 2025

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All content by Priyanka Nookala

Chess team places fourth at county tournament

Priyanka Nookala and Minu Palaniappan
April 3, 2013

APES students take annual field trip watch elephant seals

David Sparkman and Priyanka Nookala
April 3, 2013

Boys’ golf: Team undefeated after key matches

Priyanka Nookala
April 3, 2013

Alumnus took multifaceted approach to choosing the right college

Priyanka Nookala
April 3, 2013

Robotics strategy: analyzing and planning the game

Priyanka Nookala
February 4, 2013

Boys’ golf: Team is ready for a better season

Priyanka Nookala
February 4, 2013

Assembly and systems test: the final step for robotics team

Priyanka Nookala
February 4, 2013
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School hosts MLK Service Day; students take time to give back

Michelle Leung and Priyanka Nookala
February 2, 2013

Former ranger shares self-defense techniques

Priyanka Nookala
December 16, 2012

Chess club plans intramural tournaments open to everyone

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
December 16, 2012
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Interact celebrates 50th year with notes of kindness

Jade Bisht and Priyanka Nookala
December 12, 2012

School hosts PSAT

Priyanka Nookala
November 8, 2012
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Chess team hopes to build on past success

Minu Palaniappan and Priyanka Nookala
October 27, 2012

36 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Priyanka Nookala
September 28, 2012

United Airlines compromises customer service

Sophie Mattson and Priyanka Nookala
September 26, 2012

Parden places fifth in CCS finals

Priyanka Nookala
June 4, 2012

Boys Golf: Team 10-2 after key matches, focuses on SCVAL finals

Priyanka Nookala
April 25, 2012

Senior and alumnus build unmanned aerial system

Priyanka Nookala
April 11, 2012

Boys’ golf: Falcons defeat Los Gatos 196-210

Priyanka Nookala
April 11, 2012

Chess team places third in Bay Area League

Priyanka Nookala
December 7, 2011

CrossFit strengthens staff bonds

Priyanka Nookala
December 2, 2011

Red Zone brings students together at games

Megan Benzing and Priyanka Nookala
November 2, 2011

Marathons allow students and staff to help the community

Evaline Ju and Priyanka Nookala
October 23, 2011

Redistricting not a good idea for Campbell

Priyanka Nookala
September 22, 2011

Underclassmen to have larger role in chess team

Priyanka Nookala
September 19, 2011

Select charities misuse donated funds

Olivia Chock and Priyanka Nookala
September 11, 2011

Boys’ Golf: Strong season ends in disappointment at CCS

Priyanka Nookala and Vivian LeTran
May 18, 2011

Birthers need to grow up

Priyanka Nookala
May 13, 2011

Former mayor of Campbell inspires Saratoga teens

Priyanka Nookala
April 26, 2011

Tournaments prepare 12-0 golf team for CCS

Priyanka Nookala
April 26, 2011

Increase in crime warrants increasing importance of safety

Anika Jhalani, Paul Jung, Priyanka Nookala, and Will Edman
March 2, 2011

Seniors join boys’ golf roster

Priyanka Nookala
February 28, 2011

Striving for ‘respect for all’

Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala
January 6, 2011

Calculus is as easy as pi for some sophomores

Priyanka Nookala
November 7, 2010

Online recommendation letters save time and resources

Priyanka Nookala
November 1, 2010

Saratogans unite to fight lung cancer and remember beloved citizen

Priyanka Nookala
October 4, 2010

Chess team works to rebuild to defend state title

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010

Foreign students move to US for new opportunities

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010
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