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Courtesy of LGSUHSD board The official map, decided during the April 14 public hearing.
School board finalizes district map for new trustee elections
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Junior Arjun Krish is one of 20 students in the country who have a shot at representing the US at the International Biology Olympiad.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
May 27, 2025
French 1 classes are switching to the “Reporters Francophones” textbook for next year.
Language classes to try new textbook options next year
May 25, 2025
Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Me conducting taste evaluations with two drinks at once.
The *actual* best boba places in the Bay
June 2, 2025
Courtesy of Aidan Smith Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.
The Duality of Man: Aidan and Finn Smith
June 2, 2025
Keys works on an essay with an English 11 Honors student.
The first day of school in August requires months of planning for teachers
June 1, 2025
Hector and I pose with our first target after eliminating her in San Francisco.
Senior Mag 2025: We were eliminated in Senior Assassin — but that only made the game more fun
May 29, 2025
Seniors Annette Li and Kayla Nguyen anchor on an SHSTV broadcast.
Senior Mag ‘25: Duo evolves from GNNers to SHSTV head producers
May 27, 2025
(left to right) Audrey Wong, Summer Shen, Hannah Bui and Angela Tan prepare for a football game.
Senior Mag 2025: From Europe to the Bay, Flute seniors bonded over marching band
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Annette Li We pose after our victory against Fremont High on April 30.
Senior Mag 2025: The chemistry and chaos of a 4-year badminton partnership
June 1, 2025
Junior Garrick Chau faces off sophomore William Dechlick and mental health therapist Victor Thompson in the Falcon Nest.
Foosball club brings in a professional to coach members skills
May 31, 2025
Many physical therapies consist of stretching and light exercises.
Student athletes navigate a long rehabilitation process after injuries
May 31, 2025
Courtesy of Lauren Nguyen Smiling proudly, the team stands together and celebrates their awards.
Dance team reflects on Nationals and what’s next
May 28, 2025
A wide variety of euphemisms impact perception in different ways.
Words that need to be heard: euphemisms are dangerous tools for desensitization
June 1, 2025
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Universities have no right to revoke diplomas for political speech
May 30, 2025
Courtesy of Charles Edward Miller People protesting against unlawful deportations.
Universities need to take action to prevent students from being deported by ICE
May 30, 2025
11th grade classes are full of interesting material.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
May 29, 2025
Campaigning on popular social media apps such as Instagram shouldn’t be the norm.
For school leadership elections, candidates can rely too much on social media advertising
May 28, 2025
General Psychology teacher Hana Chen.
General Psychology class explores the field through projects
June 15, 2025
Courtesy of Nathan Shows The view from the dinner cruise on the Vltava.
The last class to remember being stranded in Prague, 2022
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Rani Khanna Rani and Krishen in their childhood.
The Khanna twins: more like regular siblings than twins
June 4, 2025
Courtesy of Saratoga High School Grace Liu and Luke Zhang are the valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class respectively.
Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 3, 2025
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area Saratoga High’s field shot from above.
Senior Mag: How anti-turf advocacy became my turf
June 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

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All content by Simi Srivastava

Boys’ tennis team keeps rolling despite injury to No. 1 player

Maya Ravichandran and Simi Srivastava

Tech crew partakes in the unique tasks for ‘Drood’

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava

My mom is more superstitious than yours

Simi Srivastava

Boys’ tennis team ready for season

Maya Ravichandran and Simi Srivastava

How I became a Bombay in the Bay dictator

Simi Srivastava

Drama department to put on unique spring musical

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava

Senior recounts the past four years of BnB

Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava

Senior opera singer wins Saratoga Idol

Simi Srivastava and Andrew Jiang

Girls’ tennis prepares to dominate in CCS

Simi Srivastava and Allison Lin

Senior produces favorite show for student production

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava

Girls’ tennis takes third at California Peach Tree Tournament in Fresno

Allison Lin and Simi Srivastava

Cochrum embarks on journey to India

Spring Ma and Simi Srivastava

Busy week ahead for seniors

Anant Rajeev, Simi Srivastava, and Arman Vaziri

Fashion’s new hype: a junior’s Hypebeast life

Simi Srivastava

Junior prom to be usual price despite budget problems

Simi Srivastava

A Rising Star: Shailene Woodley

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Swearing: a curse or a right?

Simi Srivastava
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Photo or Graphic for: Drama productions in full swing

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri

Science teacher scheduled for surgery

Ariel Liu and Simi Srivastava
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Drama program planning for third student production

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Drama department plans to start ‘Les Miserables’ after ‘Much Ado’

Simi Srivastava
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Girls’ tennis: With win over Matadors, Toga girls tie for first place

Simi Srivastava

Italian food? Challenge accepted.

Simi Srivastava

New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight

Simi Srivastava

App Developers Club creates online goldenrod

Simi Srivastava and Minu Palaniappan

‘Witness’ a success, one more student-directed production to go

Simi Srivastava

Bombay in the Bay breaks a new ground

Simi Srivastava and Nikil Ramanathan

2 teachers and a junior recount experiences at Boston Marathon bombing

Wren Sutterfield and Simi Srivastava

Drama department successful at State Thespian Conference

Simi Srivastava

Reporter explores the difficulty of teaching

Simi Srivastava

Seniors on a fundraising spree, successfully lower the price of prom

Sierra Smith and Simi Srivastava
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‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ a thorough success

Simi Srivastava

ASB dedicates month to charity

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava

Reading: more or less important than it was in earlier years?

Simi Srivastava

Young Playwrights project showcases students’ work

Simi Srivastava
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Photo or Graphic for: Soccer-playing girls choose JV over varsity

Catherine Tang

Top 10 celebrity tweets of the year

Grace Ma and Simi Srivastava
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New drama and English teacher brings talent to the table

Simi Srivastava
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Teen Truth Live assembly sends positive message to freshmen

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
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