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Seniors gather in the quad to celebrate their college decisions.
Seniors showcase post-grad plans on Commit Day
May 23, 2025
Choir and AP Music Theory teacher Beth Nitzan conducts a choir class during a rehearsal for their end-of-year concert on May 19.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
May 21, 2025
Along with their alliance partner 11101B Barcbots Getting There, team 95071X walks into “The Dome” to compete in the Finals bracket at the VEX World Championship.
VEX team 95071X makes semifinals at the World Championship
May 19, 2025
Engineering teacher Audrey Warmuth at her desk teaching Engineering Design and Development.
Warmuth retires after 19 years at Saratoga High
May 19, 2025
A few of the works displayed at the Saratoga Library.
Saratoga Library hosts third annual AAPI exhibition
May 19, 2025
From “Barbie” to “brat,” summer is a haven of pop culture moments.
The summer trends are about to heat up
May 21, 2025
The Myers-Briggs personality code may give you some insight into the behaviours of individuals.
If you’re thinking about taking the MBTI test, read this first
May 21, 2025
Courtesy of LGSUHSD During staff development days, teachers share ideas and strategies to strengthen student learning.
Behind the scenes of staff development days
May 21, 2025
A good recharge during break comes through spending time on enjoying activities, like shopping, gaming and listening to music.
How to start your summer break right
May 20, 2025
Mexican Mint leaf plant
How I grew herbs indoors with just sunlight, soil and patience
May 19, 2025
Freshman Jemma Tsang readies herself to steal a base during the game against Monta Vista on April 24.
Softball places first in the league as they gear up for CCS
May 23, 2025
Courtesy of Sarah Lim Sarah Lim and her father posing with the U.S. Open qualification award.
Senior Sarah Lim qualifies for the 2025 U.S. Open, hopes to go pro someday
May 21, 2025
Lithuanian basketball player Justė Jocytė made a huge mark being picked as fifth in the WNBA draft to the Golden State Valkyries but chose to decline their offer.
International talent beefs up WNBA while Valkyries anger fans with roster decisions
May 19, 2025
Courtesy of Sarah Lim Lim holds up her bid to the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship after tying for first in the 2025 US Women's Open Qualifying - Northern California tournament.
2024-25 athletics: Stars soar for Falcons and beyond
May 18, 2025
Courtesy of @saratoga.track on Instagram Track team members skip in their reel that reached over 778,000 views on Instagram.
Track team’s viral Instagram reel draws 778,000 views
May 18, 2025
The perfectly decorated Christmas tree.
100-word rave: Christmas in July? It’s a good thing
May 23, 2025
A reel from the Instagram account describing the wonders of Saratoga’s nonexistent locations.
Saratoga Peter account, while absurd and often misleading, shows why parody is an important American right
May 22, 2025
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
100-word-rant: Aesthetically, sharp corners stink
May 17, 2025
The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
May 15, 2025
The early bird gets the worm.
To aspiring Leadership students: Campaigning early is a must
May 13, 2025
A picture of one of my best friends from robotics and me at the World Championship.
Robotics: a love story with twists and turns
May 22, 2025
The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk Waffles from Bell Tower Cafe.
Bell Tower Cafe: a charming local brunch spot
May 19, 2025
A timeline of fashion at the school since its beginnings.
From the 1960s to today: SHS fashion trends reflect the times and evolving self-expression
May 19, 2025
Nakamatsu has recently taken up reading “College Girl, Missing” by Shawn Cohen
From periodic tables to police cases: a chemistry teacher’s passion for true crime
May 17, 2025
Courtesy of Wikipedia Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
May 15, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

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MSET Bettafish and MSET Jellyfish compete against each other during a match at a FTC league meet.

FTC teams improve consistency for upcoming league tournament

Alec Guan and Beverly Xu • February 6, 2024

With the NorCal First Tech Challenge (FTC) League tournament just around the corner on Feb. 10 at The King’s Academy, the school’s two rookie FTC teams, MSET Jellyfish and MSET Bettafish, are scrambling...

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