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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
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
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 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
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 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

Senior Mag 2023: The places that defined our class

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

Into ASSIST, the program supporting students outside the classroom

Shreya Rallabandi
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
LGHS stays shrouded in the night while SHS goes on to see another day.

Los Gatos High deserved to have school, too

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

Top 10: Valentine’s Day songs

Shreya Rallabandi
The fans want to know!

In college admissions, discussing mental health comes with frustrating downsides

Allison Tan and Shreya Rallabandi
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
Superintendent Sanderson’s official district portrait.

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

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

Senior pitcher commits to Pomona-Pitzer

Shreya Rallabandi
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
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
We love astrology!

We love astrology!

Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang
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
AOC’s Aurora James gown at the 2021 Met Gala

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

Shreya Rallabandi
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
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

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

Shreya Rallabandi
Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Seniors collaborate to release rap music on SoundCloud

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
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
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
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
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As speech and debate postseason closes, competitors look toward next year

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

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COVID-19 cases force quarantines for multiple sports

Shreya Rallabandi and Bill Yuan
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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
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
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Top 10 worst texting slang

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

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

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

Shaan Sridhar and Vicky Bai
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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

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

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

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

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
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Introducing Momentum: the simplest productivity tool

Shreya Rallabandi
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When the vaccines arrive, just take them

Shaan Sridhar and Shreya Rallabandi
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Massachusetts preparatory school makes major shifts to accommodate its students

Shreya Rallabandi

Girls water polo prepares for uncertain, challenging season

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

Shreya Rallabandi
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Stop hating on country music y’all

Shreya Rallabandi
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
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Please let me go back on Canvas quizzes

Shreya Rallabandi
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Students and teachers conflicted over prospect of transitioning into in-person learning

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

Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi
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District plans to start transition into in-person learning

Andrew Li and Shreya Rallabandi

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

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

Shreya Rallabandi
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
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