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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 matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 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

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All content by Sherrilyn Ling

Stressed and depressed about the dress

Sherrilyn Ling
March 12, 2015

Senior recounts the past four years of BnB

Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava
February 11, 2015

Recounting the best moments of the 2015 Golden Globe Awards

Sherrilyn Ling
February 6, 2015

Reporters encourage crack: trivia crack, that is

Jade Bisht, Andrew Jiang, and Sherrilyn Ling
January 20, 2015

Senior loves old movies so much it hurts

Sherrilyn Ling
January 20, 2015

Seniors spend way too much time at Starbucks

Jade Bisht and Sherrilyn Ling
January 20, 2015

My nightmare entrance on the first day of school

Sherrilyn Ling
September 18, 2014

A senior’s quest to beat Kim Kardashian: Hollywood

Sherrilyn Ling
September 8, 2014

Technology-driven Falcons return to the roost

Sherrilyn Ling
May 7, 2014

Playing movies in class enriches students’ understanding

Sherrilyn Ling
April 27, 2014
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“How I Met Your Mother” finale ruins the entire series

Sherrilyn Ling
April 17, 2014

Facing the death of spirit, leaders look for keys to revival

Amy Lin and Sherrilyn Ling
April 2, 2014

A student’s quest for a more meaningful senior portrait

Sherrilyn Ling
February 12, 2014
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SHS median grade is a B+

Robert Eng, Sherrilyn Ling, and Minu Palaniappan
February 12, 2014
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Commission follows through with annual Benefit Fashion Show, despite hindrances

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Sherrilyn Ling
February 12, 2014

‘Transgender law’ allows students to choose sports, bathrooms based on gender identity

Ashley Chen and Sherrilyn Ling
December 11, 2013

Senior tries to bridge the gap between cliques

Ariel Liu and Sherrilyn Ling
December 11, 2013

ASB’s Winter formal dawns upon school

Anant Rajeev and Sherrilyn Ling
November 19, 2013

Students hold mixed opinions on recent Facebook sticker addition

Sherrilyn Ling and Minu Palaniappan
October 29, 2013
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Humans of New York inspires Humans of Saratoga High

Tiffany Zheng and Sherrilyn Ling
October 23, 2013

A day at the Lius’ house

Sherrilyn Ling
September 26, 2013

Music department thrives on fundraisers and donations

Sherrilyn Ling
September 26, 2013

Students overemphasize grades in their daily lives

Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling
June 2, 2013

After 5 years of hiatus, dance team returns to SHS

Sherrilyn Ling and Candice Zheng
June 2, 2013

Drum till you drop

Nikil Ramanathan and Sherrilyn Ling
April 30, 2013

Two teachers receive prestigious award

Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer
April 12, 2013

Photography Club’s first exhibition at the Saratoga Library

Sherrilyn Ling
March 12, 2013

70th annual Golden Globe awards prove 2012 a good year for entertainment

Sherrilyn Ling
March 11, 2013

Commission prepares for upcoming annual Spring Fling

Sherrilyn Ling and Jonathan Young
February 28, 2013

English teachers struggle with students’ different reading levels

Sherrilyn Ling
February 2, 2013

Seniors win first place in music composition

Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer
February 2, 2013

Students give back during the holiday season

Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh
January 17, 2013

Former athletic director helps new teachers in district office position

Sherrilyn Ling and Carol Suh
December 7, 2012

Girls’ XC takes big strides in season, but won’t go to state this year

Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling
November 21, 2012
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Tweety bird gone wrong

Sherrilyn Ling and Karen Sung
November 21, 2012

History Bowl kicks off season with tournament

Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling
November 18, 2012

Sophomores dance to support charity

Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer
October 27, 2012

Girls’ cross country runs with spirit

Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling
October 15, 2012

Artistic students publish work in magazine

Megana Iyer and Sherrilyn Ling
October 13, 2012

Girls’ XC train for upcoming season

Deepti Kannan and Sherrilyn Ling
September 19, 2012

Drama student exhibits artistic flair in costume design

Sherrilyn Ling and Megana Iyer
September 4, 2012

The hidden music pleasures of SHS

Sherrilyn Ling
September 1, 2012
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