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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

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Grace Lin

Grace Lin, Sports Editor

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Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.

Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day

Grace Lin
February 4, 2025
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.

My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala

Grace Lin
December 13, 2024
Seniors Saatvik Kommareddi and Gautham Jasti act as commentators for the Nov. 1 football game.

3 home football games broadcast live this season thanks to efforts of student volunteers

Grace Lin
November 25, 2024
Highlights of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors dances during Homecoming week from Oct. 14-19.

Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life

Shirina Cao and Grace Lin
November 2, 2024
Teen Advisory Board holds their monthly meeting.

Saratoga Library’s Teen Advisory Board hosts activities to involve the community

Grace Lin and Evangelina Stepanchenko
October 27, 2024
Hendley and Mohr take a customer’s order at the cash register.

Diligent search lands friends new jobs at Vitality Bowls

Grace Lin
October 24, 2024
Moments before we (unfortunately) tasted our least favorite boba.

Our sweet adventure: uncovering the hidden boba gems in the Bay

Jane Lee and Grace Lin
September 16, 2024
Sophomore Alma Garniek begins her shift at TEAZENTEA.

New bubble tea store opens in downtown Saratoga

Grace Lin and Evangelina Stepanchenko
September 15, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it

Christina Labban and Grace Lin
June 3, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.

Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements

Richard Fan, Bill Huang, and Grace Lin
May 21, 2024
Temu’s graphic for their slogan “Shop Like a Billionaire.”

Temu: a controversial site that lives up to its hype

Grace Lin
May 17, 2024
Sophomore ASB Secretary candidate Jena Lew first designed her poster and got approval from activities director Kristen Cunningham before hanging them up around campus.

Posters on campus come with restrictions, approval process

Grace Lin
May 15, 2024
Students collaborate for a scenetic painting project to learn how to paint bricks, wood, and marble.

Behind the scenes: What happens in Stage Tech 

Grace Lin
May 9, 2024
Costco Wholesale’s drawing of the new Prospect location with rooftop parking.

New proposed Costco near Prospect High School, Saratoga neighborhoods raises concerns about traffic 

Grace Lin and Ruiyan Zhu
March 28, 2024
Sophia Farone sprints after the ball during the girls lacrosse game against Los Gatos.

Girls’ lacrosse rebuilds with new team

Grace Lin
March 15, 2024
The countless “toga” accounts students can follow on Instagram.

A guide to navigating the countless ‘toga’ and ‘shs’ Instagram accounts

Grace Lin
March 14, 2024
Screenshot of “togaconfessions_,” one of the many confession-type pages run by Saratoga High School students.

Instagram pages like togaconfessions_ prove to be veiled breeding grounds for toxicity and cyberbullying

Grace Lin and Ruiyan Zhu
March 13, 2024
The crosswalks between Herriman Avenue and Lexington Court in front of the school.

Drivers need to slow down for the safety of students

Grace Lin
February 17, 2024
A Friday Letter was sent out announcing the return of lacrosse.

With coaches now hired, lacrosse makes a return

Grace Lin and Nika Svizhenko
January 25, 2024
During break time, students get distracted by their screens.

Breaking down breaks: There are better ways to stay refreshed in class

Grace Lin
January 21, 2024
The weight room has the equipment needed for conditioning and strength training.

Weight room reopens for all students after school

Grace Lin and Christina Labban
January 8, 2024
A bar graph of the survey results for multiple schools, comparing pre-covid levels in 2018 to post-covid levels in 2021.

Pandemic slowed substance use rates among teens; those numbers are rising again

Saachi Jain, Grace Lin, and Ruiyan Zhu
November 16, 2023
While sports can only rely on donations, they require a considerable amount of money to be able to run.

Parent donations crucial to keep sports running

Grace Lin
November 16, 2023
Ever since flipped classrooms came into play, our worlds turned upside down.

Flipping out: Why we can’t stand flipped classrooms

Grace Lin and Florence Wei
November 8, 2023
Players in the game “Total Roblox Drama” decide who to vote off their team.

Playing online games strengthens our friendship

Grace Lin
October 14, 2023
The cars at the homecoming halftime show line up while waiting for the homecoming court to be escorted into their cars.

What runs behind bringing old-fashioned cars to Homecoming halftime

Grace Lin and Mindi Hendley
October 1, 2023
Freshman Eva Cleland starts riding home on her $2000 e-bike.

Photo or Graphic for: More teens using sometimes risky e-bikes, raising safety concerns

Grace Lin & Ruiyan Zhu
September 28, 2023
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