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Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
MAP 11 students outside of Warner Bros. Studios
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
March 27, 2025
Seniors Aria Zhang and Niraali Garg rehearse “The Little Mermaid.”
Featuring a large ensemble, new actors and musical pieces, ‘The Little Mermaid’ classic hopes to garner a larger audience
March 27, 2025
There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Will students ever fully regain lost ground?
The lasting impact of pandemic learning loss: How COVID-19 reshaped education for a generation
April 1, 2025
The movie mixes elements of action and emotion throughout the story
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
March 31, 2025
Childhood, wedding and family photos from Bhan and Cai’s booklets.
Students explore family histories through APUSH project
March 31, 2025
The teachers’ preferences range from fantasy to magical realism.
Free-time reads — books your English teachers recommend
March 27, 2025
Carpenter with her co-star Rowan Blanchard on the set of “Girl Meets World.”
Sabrina Carpenter’s slow rise to stardom
March 26, 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
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 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
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The 3 habits of the highly professional presenter
March 31, 2025
Writing the list was hard enough, how am I actually supposed to complete it?
100-word rant: I hate March
March 31, 2025
Shrivastava’s nail designs come in a range of colors and add-ons — she tries to deliver whatever the customer wants.
Friends encourage self-taught and sophomore nail artist to open her own business
March 27, 2025
“Feng Sheng 2” movie poster
‘Feng Sheng 2’: A cinematic showcase worth seeing
March 27, 2025
Teachers can help students by allowing more lenient deadlines and holding tutorial sessions for review.
Lost in translation: the empathy gap between teachers and students
March 27, 2025

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District must provide fair salary, increase benefits for SHS athletic trainer position

Andy Chen, Shama Gupta, and Howard Shu
April 15, 2021
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MAP raises $25,000 with DoorDash fundraiser

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
January 21, 2021

McCrystal retires after 22 years in the science department

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
December 12, 2020

Saratoga’s best hiking spots are the perfect way to get outdoors

Neeti Badve and Shama Gupta
November 27, 2020
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Gap year or virtual learning?

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
October 15, 2020

20 years after graduation, alumni Andrew Bosworth forges path as Facebook VP of AR/VR

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
August 5, 2020
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Thermond to teach at Palo Alto after eight years at SHS

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
May 20, 2020
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Farmers continually face crises alone; many die from suicide

Shama Gupta
May 16, 2020

Friends attempt to complete a virtual couples’ workout

Neeti Badve and Shama Gupta
April 16, 2020
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Twenty years later: Class president veers from career in politics to business and tech

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
April 1, 2020

Female representation in coaching staffs increases

Apurva Chakravarty and Shama Gupta
March 18, 2020

Falcons season off to a slow start after loss of key defender

Shama Gupta and Esther Luan
January 28, 2020

Fashion through the decade

Shama Gupta
January 27, 2020

Girls’ soccer: Team must fill the defensive line to be successful again this season

Shama Gupta and Esther Luan
November 22, 2019

Girls’ golf: Falcons defy their own expectations by making CCS, place 10th among 17 teams

Shama Gupta
November 20, 2019

Two-sport athlete overcomes difficulties and shows he belongs on the field

Shama Gupta
November 20, 2019

Thank you Mom and Dad for ‘teaching’ me how to drive

Shama Gupta
November 15, 2019

Women’s sports gain prevalence in society due to groundbreaking figures

Shama Gupta
October 24, 2019

Folklore Dancer connects with her culture through conventions and performances

Anouk Yeh and Shama Gupta
October 17, 2019

Grace, poise and perseverance: Indian classical dancers share their unique experiences

Kaasha Minocha and Shama Gupta
October 14, 2019

Link proves successful despite major changes

Shama Gupta and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019

Falcons aim for second strong year — this time without Jin

Shama Gupta
September 9, 2019

View from the sidelines: Injury gives soccer player new perspectives

Shama Gupta
September 9, 2019
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Maintenance supervisor to retire after 16 years

Shama Gupta
May 1, 2019
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District announces hiring of Greg Louie as new principal

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
April 29, 2019

Students reflect on balancing their multiple cultural connections

Shama Gupta and Kaitlyn Tsai
April 25, 2019

Students analyze cost-efficiency and equity of summer programs, find alternatives

Shama Gupta and Alekhya Vadlakonda
March 26, 2019

Track: On the mark with Ellis

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 26, 2019

Detention: the ‘dreaded’ eighth period

Shama Gupta
March 26, 2019
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Coglitore uncovers willpower in light of mother’s lasting tenacity

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
March 1, 2019

Alumna wrestled to confront her personal identity, eventually winning a medal at the Olympics

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
February 12, 2019

School changes fees and donations policy to comply with the law

Shama Gupta and Ananya Vadlakonda
January 31, 2019

The parents behind the athletes

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
January 30, 2019
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Girls golf reaches CCS as it ends successful season

Shama Gupta
November 27, 2018
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By embracing change, Boys Scouts of America separates from controversial history

Allison Hartley and Shama Gupta
November 27, 2018
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Sunlit English Palace honors retired teacher with pun

Shama Gupta and Allison Hartley
November 27, 2018

Girls golf: Falcons build momentum at end of season

Shama Gupta
October 26, 2018

With special event weeks, Leadership aims to create opportunities to promote healthy life choices

Shama Gupta and Alekhya Vadlakonda
October 23, 2018

Costly ASB package unnecessary for most students

Megan Chen and Shama Gupta
October 16, 2018

Junior with cochlear implants connects with deaf community through ASL class

Shama Gupta and Christine Zhang
October 15, 2018

Students start club to help raise awareness for women’s equality

Shama Gupta and Megan Chen
October 12, 2018

Service-learning brings classrooms to connect with the world

Shama Gupta
September 10, 2018
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Season Preview: Girls’ golf team holds high hopes to advance to CCS

Shama Gupta
September 4, 2018
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