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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Tara Natarajan
The five contestants (left to right) — Derek Liang, Anika Kapasi, Beverly Xu, Kathy Wang and Tara Natarjan — line up behind their boards.

The Charcuterie Board Beatdown: which reporter will make the breaking board?

Anika Kapasi, Derek Liang, Tara Natarajan, Kathy Wang, and Beverly Xu
February 14, 2024
My Common App essay after two months of fruitful progress.

Top 10: places where I’ve worked on my college application essays (and why you shouldn’t)

Tara Natarajan
February 4, 2024
Charlie Brown is an unexpected Christmas comfort character

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday

Tara Natarajan
December 7, 2023
Gym bro culture normalizes disordered eating under the guise of self-improvement

Gym bro culture normalizes disordered eating under the guise of self-improvement

Tara Natarajan
December 4, 2023

Mountain View episode underscores need for independent student journalism

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
October 19, 2023
Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results 

Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results 

Tara Natarajan
October 14, 2023
A still from one of my childhood shows, “Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom.” Ben, an elf, and Holly, a fairy, hang out with their friend Gaston the ladybird.

A childhood without ‘Spongebob’ allowed me to experience truly great childhood TV

Tara Natarajan
September 24, 2023
Junior Sarah Lim marks her last putt at Baylands during the team's second match of the season on Aug. 30.

Photo or Graphic for: Early season update: Girls’ golf team banks on returning players 

Kathy Wang
September 24, 2023
Senior Lucas Dennis pitches a ball

Top senior athletes: Falcons shine in their respective sports

Victoria Lin, Tara Natarajan, and Aiden Ye
June 1, 2023
There are multiple pathways to college other than going straight after high school.

Photo or Graphic for: As colleges acceptance rates continue to decline, more students should turn to options other than 4-year universities

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
May 31, 2023
Alumni players Rick Worman, Rich Orlando, Kevin Ruf, Steve Worman, Larry Worman, Kevin Tanner, Rob Orlando and Kyle Heinrich (left to right) pose with coach Benny Pierce (center) at the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl reunion game against Los Gatos on Nov. 26, 1992.

Colleagues, alumni reflect on longtime football coach’s Benny Pierce’s life and legacy

Tara Natarajan
March 15, 2023
One of my go-to workouts is Kirsten Ferguson’s popular ‘90s Walk series.

The Peloton app might be what you need to get fit

Tara Natarajan
March 13, 2023
With superscoring, students combine their best scores from each section of the SAT.

Superscoring exacerbates existing inequity in the SAT

Tara Natarajan
February 15, 2023
The leadership conference attendees pose in front of Aurora’s castle on the last day of the trip.

Leadership class travels to Anaheim and learns leadership the ‘Disney Way’

Allison Tan and Tara Natarajan
February 10, 2023
A typical BBL dress can be found on websites like PrettyLittleThing and Fashion Nova.

BBLs and beauty standards: the damaging effects of the trend cycle

Tara Natarajan
February 9, 2023
That’s a wrap for the movies of 2022.

2022 wrapup: my favorite movies of the year

Tara Natarajan
February 9, 2023
Twitter has long been toxic; why are we trying to protect it?

Twitter has long been toxic; why are we trying to protect it?

Tara Natarajan
December 8, 2022
The process of mixing the brownie batter. 

The best baking guide to making brownies from scratch (kind of)

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
December 5, 2022
 Passing proposition includes the legalization of sports betting.

Photo or Graphic for: California’s propositions challenge voters with tough decisions over often obscure issues

Sarah Zhou and William Norwood
October 20, 2022
Biology teacher Anne Witkowski helps one of her students during tutorial.

Class of ‘15 alumna returns as intern to teach Biology

Derek Liang and Tara Natarajan
September 24, 2022
Nearly 50 seniors show up to the first day of Homecoming move-in.

Senior Homecoming participation increases

Allison Tan and Tara Natarajan
September 24, 2022
Duvvuri sets the ball for his teammate

Junior wins national volleyball title with his team in the 16U division

Tara Natarajan
September 21, 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
Affirmative action cannot be abolished without drastic consequences

Affirmative action cannot be abolished without drastic consequences

Tara Natarajan
May 19, 2022
Seniors Sadaf Sobhani and Caroline Keogh strike a pose on the runway together.

Benefit organizers, model reflect on 2022 show

Tara Natarajan
May 19, 2022

Track: While losing meets, individuals set their own PRs

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
April 9, 2022
Kyle Scola hits a jump off a ramp at the Northstar slopes while snowboarding.

A Tahoe life: Skier and snowboarder relish their time on the slopes

Tara Natarajan and Daniel Wu
April 9, 2022
Employees from Inspire Diagnostics wait for students at the school’s testing site

Students and staff grapple with COVID-19 infections

Sarah Thomas and Tara Natarajan
February 8, 2022
Senior Amoli Vanavadiya overtakes her competitor at a meet.

Cross-country captain reflects upon school educational experiences in India

Tara Natarajan
February 4, 2022

English teachers foster classroom community through various forms of gift exchanges

Tara Natarajan and Kavya Patel
February 4, 2022

Dutch transfer student experiences Saratoga education and school culture

Tara Natarajan
February 1, 2022
Caroline Keogh works with sandpaper letters in her Beijing Montessori elementary school

Senior reflects on education abroad compared to in Saratoga

Tara Natarajan
January 12, 2022
The ‘metaverse’ may be the internet’s next big thing, but it shouldn’t be Meta’s

The ‘metaverse’ may be the internet’s next big thing, but it shouldn’t be Meta’s

Tara Natarajan
December 2, 2021
‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative

‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative

Tara Natarajan
November 28, 2021
Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately

Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately

Tara Natarajan
November 22, 2021
The district aligned valedictorian and salutatorian GPA calculation.

District aligns GPA policies between both school sites

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
November 18, 2021
Profane graffiti from the night of Oct. 31 scrawled across a wall at Los Gatos High School

Los Gatos community responds to vandalism incidents of spray-painted profanities and slurs

Sanjoli Gupta and Tara Natarajan
November 16, 2021
Multiethnic South Asian students recount their experiences with identity, culture and family

Multiethnic South Asian students recount their experiences with identity, culture and family

Tara Natarajan and Sarah Thomas
October 22, 2021
The Anarchists’ poster for Daveyland

MAP students dive headfirst into 19th century social and economical philosophy

Tara Natarajan and Sarah Thomas
October 21, 2021
Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
October 11, 2021
Principal’s assistant Pola-Michelle Alas to leave school for district office this month

Principal’s assistant Pola-Michelle Alas to leave school for district office this month

Tara Natarajan and Sanjoli Gupta
October 7, 2021
Halloween 2020

My first autumn in America

Tara Natarajan
October 2, 2021

New English 12 teacher splits time between SHS and LGHS

Apurva Chakravarthy and Tara Natarajan
September 13, 2021

As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season

Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan
September 13, 2021
The singer’s supporters rally near the Los Angeles courthouse where her conservatorship case is being heard.

Conservatorships aren’t just a Britney issue — they’re a civil rights issue

Tara Natarajan
September 6, 2021
Screen Shot 2021-01-21 at 10

Weaving the fabric of pandemic communication

Tara Natarajan
January 21, 2021
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