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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
Students, such as junior Leonardo Jia, attend both synchronous and asynchronous courses at West Valley College.
A deeper look at math classes beyond the school’s offerings
May 17, 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
Maggie Huesby, Dahlia Murthy, Sydney Riera and Saira Ramakrishnan from left to right.
Q&A: Seniors reflect on their four-year softball journey
May 16, 2025
The badminton seniors dressed in shark onesies for their senior night on April 22.
Badminton team extends undefeated run with senior night win over Cats
May 16, 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
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
May 17, 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 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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All content by Sarah Finley

‘Gatsby’: stellar cast, but serious missteps

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
Student Reaction

Students react to arrests, media blitz in Pott sexual assault case

Cristina Curcelli, Sarah Finley, Samuel Liu, and Karen Sung

Students recall first driving experiences

Sarah Finley

ASB dedicates month to charity

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
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Leadership class holds Speak Up for Change Week

Sarah Finley
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Athletes remark on effects of starting a sport after freshman year

Sarah Finley

Field hockey team suffers tough loss in CCS quarterfinals

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
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Talent for art displayed at Big Basin Cafe

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Students who drive cope with high gas prices

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
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Junior finds new pursuits following devastating injuries from gymnastics

Sarah Finley and Karen Sung
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Teen Truth Live assembly sends positive message to freshmen

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
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Field hockey team led by 12 seniors

Sarah Finley and Ingrid Hong
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Changes to Link Crew incorporate student input

Sarah Finley

Field hockey team optimistic about upcoming season

Ingrid Hong and Sarah Finley

Seniors choose to cast their votes in upcoming election

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Members of multicultural family celebrate benefits

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Stranger’s kindness catches sophomore by surprise

Sarah Finley

Music trip to Santa Monica an eye-opener

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Sophomore named ‘Next Teen Tycoon’

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

NYC teacher ratings ineffective, unfair

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Bombay in the Bay: Time, energy devoted to careful planning of performance

Sarah Finley

‘Words with Friends’ made unfair by clever usage of online dictionaries

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Items over-valued by society

Sarah Finley

Debate begins over proposed full block schedule idea

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

San Jose single-use plastic bag ban a step in the right direction

Sarah Finley

Sophomore excels at vaulting

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Underclassman dreads future loss of sleep

Sarah Finley

It’s a Fincelli thing.

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
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Columnist ponders the future of the penny

Sarah Finley

Students express dislike for parts of holiday culture

Sarah Finley

Field hockey defeats top opponents

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Field hockey: Recent wins encourage team

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Traditions in Color Guard culture bring members together

Sarah Finley

Track to be redone during winter holiday break

Sarah Finley and Sophie Mattson

Field hockey beats Los Gatos 1-0

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Field hockey faces class imbalance

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Football coach Tim Lugo fills position of athletic director

Sophie Mattson and Sarah Finley

Field hockey is on their game in pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley

Past graduates claim SHS prepares students well for future

Sarah Finley

Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff

Sarah Finley

Field hockey ties Cupertino in first game of pre-season

Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley
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