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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
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Mission Peak and Castle Rock provide longer hikes

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College counseling: the source of my sanity

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Tutoring in the shadows

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

A response to Spotlight’s online accusations against the Falcon

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

Warmuth named district teacher of the year

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

12 juniors awarded at annual CSF ceremony

Sabrina Chen and Ariel Liu

Robinson outlines details for new government and economics classes

Sabrina Chen and Ariel Liu
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Stay away from my sister

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‘Audrie’s law’ goes to the public, Legislature

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
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Photo or Graphic for: The Saratoga factory: student stress and achievment

Samuel Liu

A short history of administrative bans

Sabrina Chen and Shreya Tumu
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The halls Spielberg walked, 50 years later

Amy Lin and Sabrina Chen
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New legislation grants Calif. schools the right to punish off-campus cyberbullying

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen
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‘Audrie’s Law’ aims to tighten punishment for juvenile sexual assault

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen

Girls’ soccer: Falcons suffer defeat to Los Gatos

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

New vocal director brings energy to choirs

Sabrina Chen
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CASSY counselors provide therapeutic support for students

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan
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Saratoga Union School District weekly minimum day causes controversy with parents

Sabrina Chen

Sophomore strives to achieve her goals

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

ASB notifies past classes of surplus funds, totalling about $50,000

Sabrina Chen and Amy Lin

Harris twins find passion in dance together

Sabrina Chen and Amy Lin

Can you take Intro to Engineering?

Sabrina Chen

Korean cuisine reigns supreme: Junior barbeques the competition

Sabrina Chen
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Down times for downtown: Why are Saratoga businesses struggling?

Sabrina Chen and Samuel Liu
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Speed TV: How to watch TV without wasting time

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Higher standards for athletic P.E. extremely fair

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Higher standards for athletic P.E. extremely fair

Sabrina Chen

Pre-College summer internship opportunities worth the tuition

Sabrina Chen
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School receives recognition for academic achievement and exemplary practices

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

School receives recognition for academic achievement and exemplary practices

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Alumna prepares open studio retrospective honoring late art teacher Steve McCue

Megana Iyer and Sabrina Chen
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Senior finds mentor in speech and debate coach

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Role swap: my parents are more ‘hip’ than I am (as evinced by my use of the word “hip”)

Sabrina Chen
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Pott family speaks out at news conference, encourages students to come forward

Cristina Curcelli, Sabrina Chen, and Samuel Liu

Sources say that ‘around 10 students’ saw illicit photos of Audrie Pott

Sabrina Chen, Cristina Curcelli, and Samuel Liu
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Teachers, staff votes to keep current schedule for next year

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Upperclassmen utilize spring break to tour colleges

Sabrina Chen
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Full block schedule being considered for next year

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

Track athletes training participate in decathlon

Sabrina Chen

Student tells story about coping with bullying and suicidal thoughts

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

Saratoga library’s coffeehouse brings students together

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Falcons make CCS after uplifting victory against Los Gatos

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

New courses offered for the 2013-2014 school year

Sabrina Chen and Allison Chang

Cellular cheating: Teachers’ examination of cell phones do not encroach on students’ privacy rights

Sabrina Chen

Modern era causes blurring of gender boundaries

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Counselors on Campus!

Maya Ravichandran, Sabrina Chen, and Megana Iyer

School website experiences change in layout

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Students to explore future occupations at 2013 Career Day

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Upperclassmen irritated by parents in parking lot

Sabrina Chen
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The Mormon minority: Two cousins dedicate themselves to Mormonism

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

A Glance at Mormonism

Deepti Kannan and Sabrina Chen

District relieved with passing of Prop. 30

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Girls’ soccer starts from scratch

Sabrina Chen and Deepti Kannan

ASB class representatives an ineffective proposition

Sabrina Chen

Statewide ballot measures to affect district’s revenues

Sabrina Chen and Maya Ravichandran

Transfer students find new home at SHS

Sabrina Chen

Camarena works as school resource officer

Sabrina Chen

‘One Direction’ to victory

Sabrina Chen

Alumna returns to school as new attendance technician

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen

Cutting-edge courses rejuvenate curriculum

Sabrina Chen and Ashwini Velchamy

A breath of fresh air: Meet Saratoga’s newest counselor, Monique Young

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Newly implemented locker policy creates mixed reactions

Maya Ravichandran and Sabrina Chen
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