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Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024

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All content by Viraaj Reddi
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 27, 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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