Bay Area musicians return to share chamber music with the community
Chamber Music by the Bay aims to connect people through professional performances at community spaces.
Andrew Gong, Web Editor
Behind the curtains: the team that keeps the McAfee running
The McAfee staff, led by Christine Schwanhausser, works in conjunction with the school maintenance team to keep the theater in pristine condition.
Olympic athletes from pariah nations like Russia deserve a chance to compete independently
Compared to the over 200 athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, only 13 Russian athletes were in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Senior Mag 2026: Across continents and keys: Chaeyoung Park’s journey through music
The South Korean pianist, who began playing the instrument at age 6, performed an 8-piece program at the McAfee Center for Performing Arts in January.
English teacher Jason Friend honored as District Teacher of the Year for 2026
Friend teaches AP lang, while also being a pillar of the Media Arts Program
Largest-ever group of music students to begin 2-week summer tour of Japan starting on June 9
Students, directors and shadow members are preparing for the cultural and musical exchange tour across six cities.
Across continents and keys: Chaeyoung Park’s journey through music
The South Korean pianist, who began playing the instrument at age 6, performed an 8-piece program at the McAfee Center for Performing Arts in January.
Olympic athletes from pariah nations like Russia deserve a chance to compete independently
Compared to the over 200 athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, only 13 Russian athletes were in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
The uphill climb in athletics: searching for longtime coaches, trainers and other staffers
A large portion of sports coaches juggle duties as parents, staff members or teachers.
Behind the curtains: the team that keeps the McAfee running
The McAfee staff, led by Christine Schwanhausser, works in conjunction with the school maintenance team to keep the theater in pristine condition.
Bay Area musicians return to share chamber music with the community
Chamber Music by the Bay aims to connect people through professional performances at community spaces.
ASR-C runs mock project showcases in preparation for Synopsys science fair
Originally a school course at Los Gatos High, the Advanced Science Research club has fulfilled several checkpoints to prepare for Synopsys.
Making labs happen — how tech Cynthia Cheng aids science teachers
Cheng’s professional career as a former engineer influences aspects of her current job as the school’s lab technician.
Guiding every step: the care and commitment of the school’s four guidance counselors
As a major part of their responsibilities, counselors write recommendation letters for both colleges and summer programs.
Renowned classical pianist brings chamber music to St. Andrew’s Church
Pianist Jon Nakamatsu and clarinetist Jon Manasse have been performing together for more than 20 years.
Science Bowl ramps up preparations for regional competitions
Before their regional tournament in late February, the team’s captains have added practices.
Review: ‘Geometry Dash’’ keeps a decade-old gaming challenge alive
The game is barrelling toward near impossibility as top players strive to beat new levels.
The after-hour organizations that keep Saratoga High busy
The district has been renting SHS facilities to a variety of community and private organizations.
Chamber Music by the Bay weaves together student musicians and professionals
This was the 13th year this performance had been held.
Movies belong on the big screen
While streaming is convenient and easy, it does an injustice to many directors’ works.
Photo essay: On-campus activities continue long after the final bell
Facilities such as the swimming pool and McAfee Center remain active well into most nights.
From go-karts to racing apps: three juniors’ summer pursuits
Students and staff discuss the importance of summer programs, internships and passion projects in the evolving admissions race.
A look behind the marching band’s late-night rehearsals
Beyond just practicing music, the group’s final rehearsal marked a culmination of a season filled with resilience and friendship.
Junior duo makes waves as rowers
Both Alek Shetler and Dylan Zuo started the sport later than many other elite youth participants, fully committing to rowing only in high school.
Color shines through new music building art installations
Youth of Suha Suha, a young artists’ group, will add three art pieces to the building this year; the first one was installed on Aug. 30.
Boys’ water polo enter upper bracket of league finals tournament
The Falcons took down Fremont 17-13 on Tuesday after two prior losses to the team.
Alum returns to help coach water polo
Eli Tsives worked with the boys’ water polo JV team, allowing head coach Michael Allegretti to spend more time with varsity.
The ultimate dilemma for older student athletes: to play or not to play their sport
While sports build teamwork, discipline and community, growing academic demands push many juniors and seniors to step away from the field.
The new alphabet song breaks the internet’s rhythm
The changed rendition revises sections throughout the song, including the ending and the fan favorite lyric “LMNOP.”
Staff members bring fantasy and humor to the gym in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Homecoming performance
Comedic script and passionate acting kick off the week.
‘Wednesday Season 2’: strong acting undercut by messy storytelling
Episodes were released in two parts on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 respectively.
The school of hard knocks: kicker Victor Mancuso’s football journey
He trains regularly in the weight room during the offseason, with sessions that can go up to three hours.
Boys’ water polo finishes fifth at Wilcox tournament
The Falcons saw improvement in passing and movement during the 2-day tournament at Wilcox High.
Boys’ water polo edges out Wilcox 13-9
After injury and sickness led to losses against Santa Clara and Milpitas, the Falcons have rebounded, winning their last two games.
End-of-year awards give teachers the chance to highlight standout work from juniors
Teachers and administrators nominated these students for awards sponsored by several organizations and universities, many of which offered scholarships.
Giving back through music — Jason Shiuan’s decades-long Saratoga story
Music department head and band director Jason Shiuan took undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in music education and saxophone performance before returning to his alma mater and teaching music.
Elon Musk’s political involvements have tarnished Tesla’s once-clean image
Global outrage over Musk’s actions has sparked coordinated protests against Tesla across the world.
Resource Specialist Program teacher Megan Hunt rejoins the faculty
The former ASSIST program teacher made her return to the classroom after three years away.
Boys’ water polo team earns second place at Independence High tournament
The Falcons played Evergreen Valley, Prospect and Independence High on Sept. 6.
With eight seniors, boys’ water polo expects a strong season
The Falcons have a strong starting lineup lineup stacked with seniors
From idle days to active afternoons: Teens turn to the YMCA’s free membership during summer
A number of Saratoga High students took advantage of a free summer membership to exercise at the Southwest YMCA.
Junior swimmer Kelsey Zhang wins two individual events at CCS; team breaks school records at CCS and state championships
The girls and boys relay teams exceeded expectations in their events, achieving personal and school records.
From periodic tables to police cases: a chemistry teacher’s passion for true crime
For Kathy Nakamatsu, true crime stories don’t need to entail murder to capture her attention.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
On average, a PG-13 film pulls in 76 percent more money than an R movie.
No limits: Sophomore Quinn Bossow tackles athletics head on despite disability
Bossow has often found inspiration throughout his life within family members.
While it may be possible, the two-term limit on presidency should not be overridden
Trump has considered serving longer than two terms before, though generally as a joke to friendly audiences; others aren’t sure it’s a joke at all.
The dream of tennis court lights remains unrealized thanks to financial, design and neighborhood hurdles
This renovation has been deemed nonessential in school remodeling efforts over the years.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
Do device screens actually ruin sleep, or are their debilitating effects over-scrutinized?
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
Bonner, who coaches the varsity swim team, has shaped students’ in and out of the pool.
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
The record-breaking sequel follows the protagonist’s continued journey as he faces new enemies and challenges.
Sophomore transforms crocheting hobby into a new business in only a year
It primarily operates through a webstore, but occasionally also makes sales at in-person markets.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
Decreasing public college tuition may be a strong enough factor to raise college enrollment.
Why do catchy songs get stuck in your head?
Science offers some clues.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
The 26-year-old from a well-to-do family has received positive social media attention after allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December.
Sparks fly: The surprising ways teachers met their spouses
Stories include online dating, love at first sight and long journeys to being a couple.
Riding toward the future: Sophomore Dylan Zuo grows his bike-fixing business
Zuo has had 89 customers to date, with four of them being staff members.
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
Ranging from drinks to mochi desserts, the chain’s countless mango-themed desserts had irresistible appeal.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
With a 2-1 pre-season record, the team focuses on building mental and physical strength as they look towards their performance in the El Camino league.
‘Venom 3’: Entertainment value triumphs over cinematic perfection
The film has gained many negative reviews for its lack of depth and thoughtful writing.
Reputation of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs plunges amid growing scandal
The music mogul has been convicted of several different cases of human trafficking and was incarcerated on Sept. 16.