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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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Lina Kim, Claire Rhee, Kyle Wang, and Sophia Zivanic
February 13, 2018

Seniors devise plan to build automated solar panel cleaner for engineering project

Caitlyn Chen and Claire Rhee
March 15, 2017

Oscars shocks audience with biggest mistake in show history

Claire Rhee
March 7, 2017

Alumni encourage taking AP classes, doing own chores to prepare for college

Claire Rhee
January 25, 2017

Administration encourages more communication between parents and students to limit underage drinking

Claire Rhee and Kyle Wang
November 29, 2016

Expensive housing makes the Bay Area a tough fit for teachers and other government employees

Leena Elzeiny and Claire Rhee
September 9, 2016

Scanners are not the way to increase class spirit

Claire Rhee and Isabelle Yang
April 18, 2016

Concerns surface over earlier start time of new schedule

Claire Rhee and Summer Smith
March 10, 2016

Young adult books aim to interest all readers

Claire Rhee
March 6, 2016

Mystery Club: Students investigate and role play puzzling riddles

Claire Rhee and Katherine Zhou
March 6, 2016

Sequel to beloved show fails to fulfill high expectations

Claire Rhee
March 6, 2016

Students discover better fit away from name-brand schools

Claire Rhee and Oksana Trifonova
March 4, 2016

Inspiring stories and videos form strong student connections

Claire Rhee
January 22, 2016

School works to prepare for new security technology

David Fan and Claire Rhee
January 17, 2016

Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics

Ami Nachiappan and Claire Rhee
January 17, 2016

Blocked Aeries just causes more stress

Claire Rhee
January 16, 2016

Worldwide messaging apps simplify global communication

Julia Miller and Claire Rhee
January 16, 2016

School leaders share ideas on student wellness

Spring Ma and Claire Rhee
January 15, 2016

Girls’ volleyball advances to CCS despite losses in A league

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
November 13, 2015

Teachers share unique Thanksgiving traditions

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
November 7, 2015

Volleyball: Girls hang tough despite coach’s absence

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
October 9, 2015

Students choose ACT to avoid new SAT

Miles Albert and Claire Rhee
October 4, 2015

Sending juveniles to adult prison detrimental, unnecessary

Claire Rhee
September 30, 2015

‘The Italian Job’: Stealing gold 34 years later

Claire Rhee
September 30, 2015

Girls’ volleyball brings A-game

Elizabeth Lee and Claire Rhee
September 4, 2015

Ross substitutes for Ryan

Claire Rhee
September 3, 2015

Facebook’s usefulness wanes

Claire Rhee
September 2, 2015

Say ‘hey’ to Heher: Saratoga welcomes Judi Heher to the Falcon family as another computer science teacher.

Claire Rhee
September 1, 2015

‘Fantastic Four’: OK not fantastic

Claire Rhee
August 31, 2015
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