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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
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
Astronauts return after being stranded on the ISS for nine months.
Second space race era sparks new discoveries and hopes and some fears
March 26, 2025
Seniors Alan Cai, Agastya Vitalvedera, Akshat Bora and Karthik Sangameswaran team up at Nationals Round 5 in Atlanta in 2024.
Quiz Bowl team prepares for upcoming National tournament
March 26, 2025
Shopping app and extension honey gets exposed as a fraudulent scam.
Honey scandal reveals the dark side of cashback and coupon services
March 26, 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
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 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 average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 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
The substance that has me stumped.
What is the true taste of water?
March 27, 2025
All of my school stationery fits comfortably inside a compact bag.
Stationery finds: three essentials for a neat pencil bag
March 27, 2025

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All content by Shreya Rallabandi
Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Senior Mag 2023: Rallying and Restoring: Jo Bejar pursues interest in automotive restoration

Shreya Rallabandi
August 30, 2023

Senior Mag 2023: The places that defined our class

Shreya Rallabandi and Allison Tan
June 6, 2023
The ASSIST garden, guarded by a sign pointing towards the program’s classroom.

Into ASSIST, the program supporting students outside the classroom

Shreya Rallabandi
April 5, 2023
Left to right: A drug dealer, turned cop, depressed father and mobster all eye a cocaine drop in the depths of a Georgia national park.

‘Cocaine Bear’ satisfies viewers looking for rudimentary entertainment

Shreya Rallabandi and Zach Zinman
March 28, 2023
LGHS stays shrouded in the night while SHS goes on to see another day.

Los Gatos High deserved to have school, too

Shreya Rallabandi
February 12, 2023
POV: Listening to “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” by Soulja Boy this Feb. 14.

Top 10: Valentine’s Day songs

Shreya Rallabandi
February 12, 2023
The fans want to know!

In college admissions, discussing mental health comes with frustrating downsides

Allison Tan and Shreya Rallabandi
January 31, 2023
Class of ‘65 alumnus Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “The Fabelmans,” covers much of his experience at the school.

‘The Fabelmans’ puts spotlight on antisemitic abuse directed at school’s most famous alumnus

Shreya Rallabandi and Shaan Sridhar
December 12, 2022
Superintendent Sanderson’s official district portrait.

Meet Bill Sanderson: beekeeper, food-lover and district new superintendent

Shreya Rallabandi
November 17, 2022
Senior Lucas Dennis anticipates the play while playing shortstop during a game against Milpitas last year.

Senior pitcher commits to Pomona-Pitzer

Shreya Rallabandi
November 2, 2022
Peach Fuzz performs in front of the McAfee Center during the Falcon Food Truck Fest on Aug. 16.

Up-and-coming student band Peach Fuzz gets their start at school events

Shreya Rallabandi
October 14, 2022
Counselor Brad Ward leads a college application introductory presentation for seniors in the new College and Career Center on Aug. 25.

College and career counselor Brad Ward quickly settles into the school community

Tara Natarajan, Shreya Rallabandi, and Beverly Xu
September 19, 2022
We love astrology!

We love astrology!

Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang
December 1, 2021
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
AOC’s Aurora James gown at the 2021 Met Gala

AOC’s Met Gala look didn’t meet my expectations

Shreya Rallabandi
November 29, 2021
Teachers gather for a picture in the library after the Nov. 16 LGSUHSD board meeting.

District Teachers Association rallies behind effort to get higher pay

Sam Bai, Shreya Rallabandi, and Aiden Ye
November 22, 2021
Freshmen Caleb Yu, Arsh Tikku, Langdon Huynh and Vivaan Suri review their cases during speech and debate practice on Oct. 1.

Speech and debate, facing challenges on all fronts, begins to find solutions

Nikhil Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
October 7, 2021

Faculty bring their A-game quad day to ring in Homecoming

Shreya Rallabandi
October 6, 2021
Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
October 5, 2021
Semicolon Saratoga is scheduled to sell t-shirts designed by senior Isabel Lee in October to fundraise for Project Semicolon.

Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
September 20, 2021
Held by her godfather, Panidis gets baptized at 4 months old, accompanied by her paternal grandmother and older sister.

Searching for faith: Student reflects on how time at Catholic prep school shaped her religious beliefs

Shreya Rallabandi
September 9, 2021
Kerry Mohnike and STEM and Chinese teacher Sara Tseng chat at Mohnike’s surprise retirement party held on Friday, Sept. 3, in the wellness center.

After 30 years in multiple roles, assistant principal Kerry Mohnike retires

Jonny Luo and Shreya Rallabandi
September 8, 2021
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As speech and debate postseason closes, competitors look toward next year

Shreya Rallabandi
May 13, 2021
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March 13, 2021, prompts a slew of ‘lockdown day’ memories

Shreya Rallabandi
May 11, 2021
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COVID-19 cases force quarantines for multiple sports

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
May 6, 2021
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
May 1, 2021
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
April 25, 2021
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Top 10 worst texting slang

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
April 21, 2021
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Saratoga community responds to rise in anti-Asian violence with calls for change

Selina Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Carolyn Wang
April 1, 2021
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Sophomore Arnav Garg creates podcast to advance drone-kit business

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
March 27, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Living Room Conversations effort struggles to get student participation

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
March 26, 2021
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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

Shreya Rallabandi and Viraaj Reddi
March 19, 2021
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Teachers begin receiving vaccinations as phase 3A return draws closer

Shreya Rallabandi
March 11, 2021
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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
March 10, 2021
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Anticipating state mandate, social studies department adds ethnic studies course option for freshmen

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
February 21, 2021
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Introducing Momentum: the simplest productivity tool

Shreya Rallabandi
February 11, 2021
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When the vaccines arrive, just take them

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
January 6, 2021
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Massachusetts preparatory school makes major shifts to accommodate its students

Shreya Rallabandi
December 15, 2020

Girls water polo prepares for uncertain, challenging season

Shreya Rallabandi and Alan Zu
December 9, 2020
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Harry Styles’ Vogue cover does not deserve this much hype

Shreya Rallabandi
December 1, 2020
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Stop hating on country music y’all

Shreya Rallabandi
November 27, 2020
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
November 5, 2020
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Please let me go back on Canvas quizzes

Shreya Rallabandi
November 4, 2020
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Students and teachers conflicted over prospect of transitioning into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi
October 25, 2020
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Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
October 10, 2020
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District plans to start transition into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi
October 3, 2020

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
September 18, 2020
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District introduces new tips hotline as a part of effort to foster inclusive environment

Shreya Rallabandi
September 12, 2020
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
September 1, 2020
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