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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 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
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Ethan Lin
Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Ethan Lin
March 20, 2022
The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

Ethan Lin
March 18, 2022
The field hockey team runs onto the field at the beginning of their game against Homestead.

Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game

Christina Chang and Ethan Lin
December 6, 2021
The released finals schedule is set for the week of Dec. 13.

New finals schedule released

Ethan Lin
November 17, 2021
During college visits, colleges should not repeat information easily found on their website. 

College visits should humanize the admission process, focus less on numerical data

Ethan Lin
October 7, 2021
A typical four square layout at a school — surrounded by basketball courts and play structures. 

Four square: a monochromatic battleground of nostalgia

Ethan Lin
October 6, 2021
Senior Ethan Lin performing at the St. James Episcopal Parish in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons

Ethan Lin
September 20, 2021
The new bell schedule in all its glory.

New bell schedule lacks consistency and wastes too much time

Ethan Lin
September 8, 2021
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Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises

Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang
May 28, 2021
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School has put adequate COVID-19 protocols in place

Ethan Lin
May 14, 2021
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
April 2, 2021
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Entering hybrid model elicits mixed reactions from students

Ethan Lin
April 2, 2021

Lockdowns in the U.S. can be made more effective

Ethan Lin
March 18, 2021
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WASC gives school maximum six-year term

Ethan Lin
March 8, 2021
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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How to put more heart in HAERT modules

Ethan Lin
January 21, 2021
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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School hires new long-term subs, staff for second semester

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
January 17, 2021
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Consumers should frown on Amazon for its treatment of workers

Ethan Lin
December 17, 2020
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
December 14, 2020
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 22, 2020
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 18, 2020
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‘Among Us’: enjoyable and rewarding

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2020
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 10, 2020
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WASC, delayed by COVID-19, resumes in online format

Ethan Lin and Aaria Thomas
September 9, 2020
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
August 26, 2020
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Transition to online learning continues

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
May 10, 2020
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P.E. classes accommodate new quarantine conditions

Ethan Lin
May 10, 2020
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
April 30, 2020
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Gen Z teens should not be blamed for addiction to phones

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
April 1, 2020
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
March 25, 2020

Department chairs play an important role on campus

Ethan Lin and Brandon Wang
March 22, 2020
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
March 21, 2020
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Emotions should not be shared on social media after tragedy

Ethan Lin
March 9, 2020

Despite having some high-performing districts, California gets a C- in education

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
January 28, 2020

Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

Ethan Lin and Oliver Ye
November 24, 2019

Boys’ water polo loses CCS first round

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
November 24, 2019

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

The invisible line that comedy should not cross

Ethan Lin
October 17, 2019

Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
October 17, 2019

Sophomore’s mother balances family life with piano career

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2019
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Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS 

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
October 11, 2019

Boys’ polo players shoulder new responsibilities with changed roster

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
September 9, 2019

So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
September 9, 2019
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019

Tutorial changes elicit mixed reactions

Ethan Lin and Kaitlyn Tsai
September 5, 2019
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