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Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Eric Sze

Club Penguin: 10 years later

Eric Sze
March 18, 2017

Hechaa hits the spot with its specialty drinks

Caitlin Ju and Eric Sze
March 14, 2017

The mistake of ‘privacy’ in private Instagram accounts

Spring Ma and Eric Sze
February 9, 2017

Quitting: Not always a bad thing

Eric Sze
February 1, 2017

New finals schedule catches some students off guard

Spring Ma and Eric Sze
December 9, 2016

CrashCourse’s visual emphasis proves helpful

Eric Sze
December 4, 2016

Universities that don’t use the Common App cause unnecessary work

Eric Sze
October 18, 2016

Seniors challenge 35-minute lunch period

Jenny Qian and Eric Sze
October 18, 2016

Beyoncé takes us to ‘Heaven’ with her concert

Eric Sze
September 23, 2016
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Senior takes on new regional leadership role

Eric Sze
September 14, 2016

Junior Prom comes alive as the Sun Goes Down

Eric Sze
April 27, 2016
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Music building construction causes parking lot frustration

Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze
April 21, 2016

‘Fieldhouse’ to be constructed to add to gym space

Eric Sze and Alex Yang
March 28, 2016

Court’s decision on Kesha lawsuit reveals larger problem

Eric Sze
March 19, 2016

Excuse card not the answer for relieving student absences

Michelle Koo and Eric Sze
February 8, 2016

Midterms have little value in high school setting

Eric Sze
January 28, 2016

Green commission’s proposal to install solar panels unsuccessful

Fiona Sequeira and Eric Sze
January 13, 2016

Field of dreams: turfing of upperfield completed

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang
December 2, 2015

Evanescence reunites after 3-year hiatus

Eric Sze
December 1, 2015

VW needs to come clean and turn around its corrupt practices

Eric Sze
October 22, 2015

Measure E continues school renovations

Eric Sze
October 22, 2015

Sophomores brave the Hundred Acre Woods during Quad Day

Eric Sze
October 18, 2015

Pumpkin-spice products prove vomit-inducing

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang
October 18, 2015

Lana Del Rey’s album is the definition of perfection

Eric Sze
October 17, 2015

The downsides of having a famous parent

Shazia Gupta and Eric Sze
September 14, 2015

Pearls of wisdom: Tpumps and Tea Top disappoint

Eric Sze
August 31, 2015

League champion tennis team aims for CCS victories

Kevin Chow and Eric Sze
April 27, 2015

Mostly positive results from online election

Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze
April 24, 2015

Group projects should be graded individually

Stefanie Ting and Eric Sze
April 23, 2015

A minority opinion: Recent rolling block decision sets a bad precedent

Ashley Chen and Eric Sze
March 27, 2015

Environmental Club: road to success

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang
March 27, 2015

Tournament of Roses president visits Marching Band

Larissa Chiu and Eric Sze
March 22, 2015

Uber’s GPS tracking shouldn’t be worrisome for users

Eric Sze
February 20, 2015

New technology to be implemented at school

Eric Sze and Jason Zhao
February 10, 2015

Typing awareness indicator more stressful than helpful

Eric Sze
December 10, 2014

Seniors organize blanket drive for refugees

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
December 4, 2014

Musicians participate in groups outside of school

Eric Sze
November 10, 2014

School strengthens student support programs

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
September 18, 2014

Gender imbalance in STEM fields persists

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
September 17, 2014
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