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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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Junior Isha Jagadish sprints in a relay event as she competes against Monta Vista High School

Track ends strong at late-season meets

Martin Xu and Viraaj Reddi
May 22, 2022

Boys’ volleyball hopes to avoid injuries that plagued them last year

Nikhil Mathihalli and Viraaj Reddi
March 20, 2022
We hate baseball.

We hate baseball.

Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi
November 9, 2021
Seniors win at final Quad Day performance

Seniors win at final Quad Day performance

Viraaj Reddi
October 7, 2021
We hate astrology

We hate astrology

Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi
October 7, 2021

District updates GPA policy for Class of 2025

Viraaj Reddi
September 27, 2021
Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great

Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great

Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy
September 17, 2021
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Argonaut student cohort sent home due to COVID-19 case

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
April 2, 2021
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Saratoga elementary schools return to in-person learning

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
March 22, 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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Pandemic side effect: Going to SHS online but living hundreds or thousands of miles away

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
March 11, 2021
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Asynchronous Wednesdays should continue as part of long-term school schedule

Viraaj Reddi
February 23, 2021
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The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance was weird, but what else is new?

Viraaj Reddi
February 13, 2021
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Parents should be guides, not field generals, in college admissions process

Viraaj Reddi
February 13, 2021
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Not every depiction of Indian culture needs arranged marriages

Viraaj Reddi
December 9, 2020
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Cohorts of students have returned to in-person school as part of Phase 2B

Viraaj Reddi
December 4, 2020
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Student overcomes struggle to stay fit in quarantine

Viraaj Reddi and Jonathan Si
November 3, 2020
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If you’re playing a sport out of obligation, it’s time to quit

Viraaj Reddi
November 3, 2020
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Using Discord can streamline online school and beyond

Viraaj Reddi
October 31, 2020
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Indian-Americans lose representation with end of ‘Patriot Act’

Viraaj Reddi
September 16, 2020
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Students with special needs face additional hardships amid pandemic

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
September 10, 2020
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Plan to fix sleep schedule for school goes awry

Viraaj Reddi
September 10, 2020
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Online testing functional but could be improved by implementing more project-based learning

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
May 26, 2020
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Students win UCLA hacking competition with Archiscape

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
April 23, 2020
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Seven win awards at online Synopsys Science Fair

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
April 20, 2020
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History Bowl seniors reflect, prepare for postponed Nationals

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
April 4, 2020
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Exploring the difference between night owls and early birds

Rohan Kumar and Viraaj Reddi
March 25, 2020

Don’t worry, I’ll do it later: the problems with procrastination

Viraaj Reddi and Aaria Thomas
February 10, 2020

Basketball team puts together three-game winning streak

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
February 10, 2020

Introverts can still thrive despite the societal short end

Viraaj Reddi
February 7, 2020

BNB proceeds will go toward ending child marriage in India

Selena Liu, Viraaj Reddi, and Kaasha Minocha
February 6, 2020

Victims of child abuse not alone; help and support available

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
January 26, 2020

Administration changes tardy policies, targets students with consistent attendance issues

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
December 16, 2019

Girls’ basketball starts strong

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
December 11, 2019

PG&E must cede power to public

Viraaj Reddi
December 9, 2019
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Varsity basketball aims to rebuild, establish chemistry

Viraaj Reddi and Jonathan Li
December 9, 2019

Sophomores create Tickbird app, compete in hackathon

Viraaj Reddi
December 5, 2019
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2018-19 SBAC scores highest in school’s history

Viraaj Reddi
October 30, 2019

Apple’s controversial design another in an emerging pattern

Viraaj Reddi
October 30, 2019

California Fair Pay to Play bill first step in dismantling overbearing NCAA

Viraaj Reddi
October 28, 2019
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Students take different paths with school guidance counselors

Jonathan Li and Viraaj Reddi
October 4, 2019

Alumnus praises Caltech’s robust computer science offerings 

Preston Fu and Viraaj Reddi
September 26, 2019

To reach potential, student center must continue refinements

Viraaj Reddi
September 23, 2019
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Mentors influence student coach who led NJB team to championship victory

Viraaj Reddi
September 20, 2019
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