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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
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Sudeep Raj

Speech and debate brings home success

Sudeep Raj and Oksana Trifonova
May 7, 2014
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Wrestlers finish season strong at states

Sudeep Raj
March 11, 2014

The teacher’s favorite student

Sudeep Raj
March 10, 2014

Teacher implements ‘cupcake month’ to combat March

Sudeep Raj
March 10, 2014

Despite loss of key players, tennis team remains strong

Nick Chow and Sudeep Raj
March 9, 2014

Speech and debate showing growth

Sudeep Raj and Oksana Trifonova
February 14, 2014

“Sea of Monsters” sinks to the bottom

Sudeep Raj
February 14, 2014

Increase in science classes results in classroom rearranging and sharing

Megana Iyer and Sudeep Raj
October 10, 2013

Posting recorded lectures online can lead some students to be lazy, inattentive in class

Sudeep Raj and Arjun Ramanathan
October 4, 2013

Memo to the SCOTUS: Procrastination is not the way Supreme Court’s decision not to decide on affirmative action a mistake

Sudeep Raj
September 23, 2013

Memo to the Supreme Court: Make bold decisions now, not later

Sudeep Raj
September 23, 2013

Grad and teacher Rector sees lots of changes at Saratoga High

Aditya Chaudhry and Sudeep Raj
September 10, 2013

Team displays impressive performance as state qualifiers near

Sudeep Raj and Rohan Hardikar
April 3, 2013

Injury-prone tennis team looking to become a top league contender

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
April 3, 2013

Alumni continue to connect with their Indian dancing traditions

Jane Park and Sudeep Raj
April 3, 2013

Recent performances show optimistic signs for future

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
February 26, 2013
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Boys’ tennis looks to regain position as champions

Sudeep Raj and Minu Palaniappan
February 4, 2013

Unnecessary roughness in sports makes a difference

Sudeep Raj and Lauren Louie
February 4, 2013

Gun control laws harm more than help

Sudeep Raj
February 4, 2013

Roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day grams

Arman Vaziri and Sudeep Raj
February 4, 2013

Roses for this year’s Valentine’s Day grams

Arman Vaziri and Sudeep Raj
February 3, 2013

Karate enhances students’ self-defense knowledge

Rachel Hull and Sudeep Raj
December 7, 2012

Speech and debate team wins record number of events at Santa Clara tournament

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
December 7, 2012

Illegal immigrant unfairly denied kidney transplant

Sudeep Raj
December 7, 2012
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First debate tournament lacking in participation, but still fruitful

Sudeep Raj and Rohan Hardikar
October 29, 2012

XC team heads into CCS and State with high hopes

Bruce Lou and Sudeep Raj
October 28, 2012

Senior Day, a way for underclassmen to say thanks

Sudeep Raj and Arman Vaziri
October 27, 2012

SAT score drops irrelevant to education

Minu Palaniappan and Sudeep Raj
October 27, 2012
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Real YouTube talent ‘smoshed’ by undeserving channels

Sudeep Raj
September 26, 2012

Speech and debate team to go across the country

Rohan Hardikar and Sudeep Raj
September 19, 2012

Kabir Chandrasekher: O Captain! My Captain!

Bruce Lou and Sudeep Raj
September 19, 2012
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