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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 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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All content by Christina Labban
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
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.

Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
Junior Kat Aldrete, sophomore Patrick Keogh, senior Arushi Maheshwar, junior Apollo Burgess, senior Margaret Laver and senior Ivan Bijamov rehearsing for “Something Rotten.”

Spring musical actors work to embody the bizarre characters in ‘Something Rotten’

Christina Labban
Junior Alex Lu prepares to volley a ball during their practice rally.

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ tennis surges as season opens

Lawson Wang
Emma Stone as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things”

The 96th Oscars: a night of surprise and groundbreaking records 

Christina Labban
Swimmers practice?

Photo or Graphic for: As swimming numbers dip, team struggles in meets

Mitchell Chen and Florence Hu
Saira Ramakrishnan pitching at the March 6 game against Leland

Softball players settle in on their season and aim for another CCS appearance

Christina Labban
Anarchism group performing their rally.

MAP 10 takes on their fall semester final: MAPlandia

Christina Labban
Senior Diego Rocabado playing against Cupertino at an away game on Jan. 24.

Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season

Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban
Saratoga Drama program winning first place at Norcal Play Festival by performing Kids Come Home, written and directed by Ryan Backhus

Drama takes on spring musical ‘Something Rotten,’ annual festival and a trip to Southern California

Christina Labban
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
Sophomores Lucas Hawthorne, Somei Ogata, Ian Johnson and Alex Sinton on the zipline course bridge. 

MAP 10 takes on Mount Herman’s Ropes Course and Ziplines

Christina Labban
Ariana Tootoonchi on stage in The Crucible as Mary Warren. 

Falcon Focus: Ariana Tootoonchi shines on stage in 14 productions in her high school career 

Christina Labban
Top candles from Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target.

Best fall scented candles at Sephora, T.J. Maxx and Target

Christina Labban and Ruiyan Zhu
EV charging stations loading up a car.

Charging stations for electric vehicles on campus need solid plan and guidelines

Christina Labban
Carla Villela, middle left, and her team at Stereo D on Star Wars, storyboarding with her old team.

New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom

Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda
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