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Saratoga Bagels is located a short 4-minute drive from SHS.
Saratoga Bagels: a not-so-hidden, but beloved, gem
November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Respondus The student interface for the lockdown browser.
English department using lockdown browser in Canvas to prevent AI cheating on writing assignments
November 8, 2025
Sophomores Paula Cymbal and Katrina Capello carry a boat in the sophomore portion of the 2002 Homecoming float parade.
Disappearance of Homecoming decorations shows changes in interest, not lack of spirit, school leaders say
November 7, 2025
Freshmen Arjun Garlapati, Ayush Hotha, Aditya Karanam, Nima Noor, Vishak Pillai, Maks Shetler and Neel Tadikamala capture the childhood song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.”
Annual Halloween parade showcases school spirit
November 4, 2025
Youth of Suha Suha members finish art on the music building walls.
Color shines through new music building art installations
November 4, 2025
Creepy witch decorations set up outside a house on Aloha.
The famed Aloha Avenue Halloween experience left me a bit disappointed
November 8, 2025
Claire’s candle jar (left) and Cece’s wax melter (right).
Petroglyph: A relaxing spot for customizing your own pottery in downtown Los Gatos
November 6, 2025
Courtesy of Kristen Thomson The science department poses together in their rat-themed costumes.
Staff departments coordinate Halloween costumes with creative themes
November 5, 2025
This bright yellow sign is the source of my nightmares.
The fears of a new driver
November 4, 2025
Saratoga Elementary’s annual Pumpkin Walk welcomes kids for a night of haunting fun.
Revisiting my elementary school alma mater for Halloween
November 3, 2025
Luo at the 2024 Starbound Regional Dance Competition; placing second overall for her ballet solo.
Dance star in ISPE maintains rigorous schedule
November 8, 2025
Follmar treks in the mountains of Colorado during the High Lonesome 100 race.
Finding her stride: Cross country coach chases purpose with ultra running
November 5, 2025
Senior Hayden Berry spars against a teammate at Los Gatos Boxing.
Senior pushes physical limits through boxing
November 5, 2025
Courtesy of Jah Bennett Jah Bennett works to help the girls’ basketball team stay in top shape before the season.
Fitness trainer Jah Bennett assists girls’ basketball team
November 3, 2025
Senior Zack Thawer warms up for the football team’s season opener against Prospect High on Aug. 30.
Seniors shine in defensive roles for the Falcons
October 31, 2025
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is stranded on a trackside hill as he laments his poor race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
100-word rant: F1 has a gatekeeping problem
November 6, 2025
If there's no sun, how is it so hot?
100-word rant: Weather, can you stop being weird?
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of Apple Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, featuring a redesigned back and new color options.
Backlash over iPhone 17 grows as users call out Apple’s lack of innovation
October 31, 2025
Why is it that out of teenagers, boys find more satisfaction in video games?
How video games are harming teen boys
October 31, 2025
My biggest pet peeve: assignments due at 11:59 p.m.
Assignments should never be due at 11:59 p.m. — the default Canvas time
October 31, 2025
Courtesy of LAIKA Studios I still have nightmares of the Other Mother sewing buttons over my eyes.
As an extremely jumpy person, I’ll gladly skip horror movies
November 5, 2025
Which states in the U.S. are the most auraful?
Top 10: U.S. states with the most aura
October 31, 2025
A composition of all the food I bought.
How far will $10 go to make a meal at Safeway?
October 28, 2025
My current Pinterest feed consists mostly of random trinkets.
Pinterest should be everyone’s alternative to doomscrolling
October 27, 2025
A picture of my family’s filter coffee set.
My late-night journey with culture, studying and filter coffee
October 27, 2025
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All content by Wren Sutterfield
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Photo or Graphic for: Cast and crew of ‘Les Mis’ prepare for performances

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri

Nosotros construimos una casa (We built a house)

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MAP juniors travel to LA to tour film colleges, studios

Wren Sutterfield

2 teachers and a junior recount experiences at Boston Marathon bombing

Wren Sutterfield and Simi Srivastava

Grammar, essays and freshman English, oh my!

Wren Sutterfield
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Photo or Graphic for: Principal envisions newer, better facilities for school

Nikil Ramanathan and Akshara Sekar

We survived again: the history of previous end-of-the-world predictions

Deepti Kannan and Wren Sutterfield
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Photo or Graphic for: Students notice new principal’s efforts to improve school’s atmosphere

Brandon Judoprasetijo
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Photo or Graphic for: Talent for art displayed at Big Basin Cafe

Sarah Finley and Carol Suh

‘Doctor Who’: Exploring the hidden wonders of a British classic

Deepti Kannan and Wren Sutterfield
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‘Sherlock’ puts modern twist on popular mysteries

Deepti Kannan and Wren Sutterfield
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Photo or Graphic for: Sophomore’s passing stuns and saddens community

Edward Dong and Kelly Liu

Sprinting competition simulates race to class

Wren Sutterfield

Students take charge in drama: Student production, improvisational dinner give individual students a chance to shine

Wren Sutterfield

People often rude or dumb online

Wren Sutterfield

Drama club wins medals at statewide conference

Wren Sutterfield

Wrestling team works to recover injuries

Wren Sutterfield

Wrestling team works to recover injuries

Wren Sutterfield

Freshmen find a home in the arts

Wren Sutterfield

Student designers bring new perspective to musical

Wren Sutterfield

Tech crew enters contest to win new lightboard for McAfee Center

Wren Sutterfield

Drama department embarks on South Pacific preparations

Andy Fang and Wren Sutterfield
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School considers using Khan Academy in classrooms

Wren Sutterfield

Drama movie night includes costumes, laughs and sing-alongs

Wren Sutterfield
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Smart siblings, high expectations

Wren Sutterfield

Whodunit?: Drama Club hosts interactive murder mystery dinner

Wren Sutterfield

PE classes take break from CrossFit to try yoga

Wren Sutterfield

Cruel and unusual punishment: a week without TV

Wren Sutterfield

Child Psychology students learn what life is like for new parents

Wren Sutterfield
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After success of ‘Spelling Bee,’ drama department starts work on ‘Tartuffe’

Wren Sutterfield

MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing

Wren Sutterfield
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