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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
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Rohan Rajeev

Boys’ track aims high despite tough initial meets

Rohan Rajeev
April 6, 2013

Mountain View student newspaper controversy reinforces significance of speech rights

Rohan Rajeev
April 6, 2013

ASB promotes active clubs, cracks down on the inactive

Rohan Rajeev
April 3, 2013

Track aims to continue success from last season

Rohan Rajeev
February 6, 2013

APUSH should allow typed notes

Minu Palaniappan and Rohan Rajeev
February 6, 2013

Boys’ soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 4, 2013

Legacy provides unfair advantage

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 4, 2013

Boys’ Soccer: Slip-ups don’t preclude playoff chances

Rohan Hardikar and Rohan Rajeev
February 2, 2013

Fantasy basketball? Rejected!

Rohan Rajeev
December 16, 2012
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Boys’ Soccer: new beginning for rebuilding team

Rohan Rajeev and Rohan Hardikar
December 16, 2012

Seniors pay big bucks for apps

Sophie Mattson and Rohan Rajeev
December 16, 2012
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Sports enter the clubs atmosphere

Rohan Rajeev
December 13, 2012

City council campaign gets crazy

Rohan Rajeev
December 7, 2012

Christian clubs on campus promote relaxed religious environments

Rohan Rajeev
October 27, 2012

Be taxed at your own thirst!

Rohan Rajeev
September 26, 2012
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New clubs shine at Club Day, old ones merge

Rohan Rajeev and Minu Palaniappan
September 26, 2012

MAP year culminates with SMASH’N

Rohan Rajeev
June 8, 2012

Unarmed Florida youth unjustly killed

Aashna Mukerji and Rohan Rajeev
May 2, 2012

Top ten ways to ask a guy to Sadies

Rohan Rajeev
May 1, 2012

Juniors and seniors squabble over parking

Will Edman and Rohan Rajeev
March 26, 2012
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Students prepare for History Day competition

McKenna Galvin and Rohan Rajeev
February 15, 2012

Dreams become reality: Soccer team believes it can win it all this year

Rohan Rajeev
December 14, 2011

Top 10 Xmas pickup lines

Rohan Rajeev
December 9, 2011

Interact ‘captures’ members through bonding activity

Evaline Ju and Rohan Rajeev
December 4, 2011

Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving

Rohan Rajeev
November 2, 2011

Change in bike rack location angers students

Rohan Rajeev and Nick Chow
October 27, 2011

Junior creates model vehicles

Rohan Rajeev
October 26, 2011

How Tintin and Asterix saved my childhood

Rohan Rajeev
October 26, 2011

SAT proctors overlooking the elephant in the room

Rohan Rajeev
October 20, 2011
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Football: Injury-plagued team finds silver lining

Rohan Rajeev
September 22, 2011

Senior’s prize winning essay earns library $10,000 grant

Rohan Rajeev
September 22, 2011
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As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes

Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh
September 10, 2011

Mathletes take on the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev
May 23, 2011

Returning mathletes look to surpass the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev
May 23, 2011

Returning mathletes look to surpass the USAMO

Rohan Rajeev
May 23, 2011

Senior wins Saratoga Idol

Rohan Rajeev
March 23, 2011

Senior suffers from turophobia, the fear of cheese

Rohan Rajeev
March 15, 2011

Almost there: Boys’ soccer team closes in on making another playoff appearance

Rohan Rajeev
February 5, 2011

Tardy policy enforcement: It’s time for consistency

Rohan Rajeev
February 1, 2011
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ComedySportz proves to be a big hit

Rohan Rajeev
January 23, 2011

Boys’ Soccer: Inspired offense will be crucial to team’s success

Rohan Rajeev
December 14, 2010
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Message to high school parents: Quit hovering

Rohan Rajeev
December 14, 2010

Paladino not fit to govern New York

Rohan Rajeev
October 14, 2010
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Ex-NYC cop becomes SHS assistant principal

Rohan Rajeev
September 23, 2010

Foreign Culture 101: Students travel the world over summer

Rohan Rajeev
September 14, 2010
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