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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

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Esther Luan

With declining numbers, track hopes to excel by training new recruits

Esther Luan and Harshini Velchamy
March 20, 2022
Don’t believe the narrative of ‘saving kids from sex ed’

Don’t believe the narrative of ‘saving kids from sex ed’

Esther Luan
March 18, 2022
From left to right: senior Christian Li, juniors Julian Berkowitz-Sklar and Mateusz Palusinski, senior Christopher Liu. The athletes celebrate after Liu scored an “and-one” layup on a fast break to give the Falcons a 49-39 lead over the Wildcats with one minute remaining.

Boys’ basketball team wins four straight to start league season

Esther Luan and Howard Shu
January 22, 2022
Then sophomore varsity player Christian Li dribbles the ball upcourt during a home game in the 2019-20 season

Boys’ basketball: Senior-led group aims to dominate El Camino

Benjamin Li, Esther Luan, and Howard Shu
November 19, 2021
Delayed SAT scores prove hassle for seniors

Delayed SAT scores prove hassle for seniors

Esther Luan
November 16, 2021
Does studying with friends actually work?

Does studying with friends actually work?

Esther Luan
November 12, 2021
From left to right: Varsity players seniors Daniel Jiang, Chris Wu and Marcus Kuo perform warm up drills during practice

Boys’ water polo currently undefeated

Sam Bai, Andrew Lin, and Esther Luan
October 8, 2021
Senior Morgan Bettinger stands outside the NYU Stern School of Business during her college visit tour. 

College visits offer insights but are still limited

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
September 20, 2021

Staff editorial – Title IX: topic too big for tutorial

Andy Chen and Esther Luan
September 19, 2021
Freshman ASB officers pose for a photo, ready for the coming year.

Freshman class officers selected through interviews, not an election

Esther Luan and Tiffany Wang
September 17, 2021
Zorba the Greek-style madness saner than it might seem

Zorba the Greek-style madness saner than it might seem

Esther Luan
September 5, 2021
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Music program wraps up remote year with ending concert and senior night

Esther Luan
May 21, 2021
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Friendships in sports keep athletes motivated

Esther Luan
May 17, 2021
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Oddly specific campus phenomena that you may not have realized you missed

Esther Luan
April 18, 2021
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One step closer to ‘normal,’ school steps into hybrid mode

Esther Luan and Nicole Lu
April 3, 2021
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Team reflects on successful season despite COVID-19 challenges

Esther Luan
April 2, 2021
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A time to stand together for Asian Americans

Esther Luan
April 1, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Students and teachers adjust to an increased use of cellphones in class

Anouk Yeh & Esther Luan
April 1, 2021
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Leave students and their Snapchat F-bombs alone

Esther Luan
February 4, 2021
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New dynamic for students working jobs during quarantine

Nicole Lu and Esther Luan
October 18, 2020
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Students and alumni from LG, SHS team up in light of #MeToo Movement

Nicole Lu and Esther Luan
September 19, 2020
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Link Crew adjusts to virtual format

Esther Luan
September 4, 2020
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District establishes new protocols for distance learning

Andy Chen and Esther Luan
August 26, 2020

ASB hosts online competition to connect students and boost school spirit

Esther Luan and Samantha Yee
May 2, 2020

Colleges should not have required all students to leave campus

Esther Luan
April 20, 2020
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Leadership to introduce changes to club system

Andy Chen and Esther Luan
April 16, 2020

School adjusts to post-coronavirus reality 

Esther Luan, Harshini Velchamy, and Tiffany Wang
March 13, 2020

Senior bikes to LA over course of seven days

Esther Luan
March 12, 2020

Sophomore takes on the runway

Esther Luan and Tiffany Wang
March 9, 2020

Allnighters and instant regret

Esther Luan
March 6, 2020
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Author returns to Chinese roots in debut novel

Esther Luan
March 1, 2020

Speak Up For Change informs students about consent, making tough decisions

Apurva Chakravarthy and Esther Luan
January 29, 2020

Falcons season off to a slow start after loss of key defender

Shama Gupta and Esther Luan
January 28, 2020

SUFC shouldn’t force speakers to conform to an arbitrary theme

Esther Luan and Siva Sambasivam
January 28, 2020
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Campus vandalism and graffiti a little-known but harmful problem, says maintenance staff

Esther Luan and Anouk Yeh
January 28, 2020

Low on fuel: In face of mounting pressures, student athletes burn out

Esther Luan and Kaitlyn Tsai
January 24, 2020

TOP 10 list: the best of the past decade

Esther Luan and Tiffany Wang
January 17, 2020

How books are chosen for English classes

Esther Luan and Oliver Ye
November 22, 2019

Girls’ soccer: Team must fill the defensive line to be successful again this season

Shama Gupta and Esther Luan
November 22, 2019

More vending machines with healthy offerings implemented around campus

Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha
November 15, 2019

Revisiting Animal Jam: social inequality

Esther Luan
November 15, 2019

Thanksgiving break should be lengthened

Esther Luan
November 15, 2019

Phone-free spaces are effective but unnecessarily restrictive

Esther Luan and Anna Novoselov
November 15, 2019
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String quartet feature in marching band show provides new experience

Esther Luan
October 30, 2019

Falcons win Homecoming football game against Homestead, Homecoming dance well attended

Esther Luan
October 17, 2019

Memo to teachers: SHSTV should actually be shown in classrooms

Andy Chen and Esther Luan
October 15, 2019

Stop. Eating. In. The. Library.

Esther Luan
October 15, 2019

K-pop idol auditions not taken seriously

Esther Luan and Tiffany Wang
October 14, 2019

E-sports club achieves wide popularity but has no traditional meetings

Esther Luan and Andy Chen
October 14, 2019

Field trips foster social and applicational learning

Esther Luan
October 9, 2019

Lynbrook was right to fire Persky, the judge who was recalled as a result of the Brock Turner case

Nitya Marimuthu and Esther Luan
October 9, 2019

Class of ‘18 alumni march for world champion Blue Devils

Esther Luan and Maddie Jin
September 9, 2019

How TikTok created a new app market for itself

Esther Luan
September 9, 2019

Changes to bathroom policy unnecessary

Esther Luan and Shreya Katkere
September 9, 2019

New club policy limits growth

Esther Luan and Andy Chen
September 9, 2019
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