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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
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 2025
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.
Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes
April 20, 2025
Caption: Despite now mostly working as a writer, Mandell has acted in various productions — most recently, he starred in the self-written one-man-show “It’s a Phase” in 2022.
SHS alumnus pursues screenwriting career amid a turbulent Hollywood landscape
April 20, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2022.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
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
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 9
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Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 1
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Fiona Sequeira

Falcons hope to get back on track in future meets

Caitlin Ju and Fiona Sequeira

Raising the CA smoking age from 18 to 21 an ill-advised move

Fiona Sequeira

Janitor John Sequeira retiring after a decade as beloved custodian

Harshini Ramaswamy and Fiona Sequeira

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Fiona Sequeira

Cafeteria’s monopoly on selling food explained by state laws

Fiona Sequeira

Reporter masters art of dodging first speeding ticket

Fiona Sequeira

District hopes to renew Measure A parcel tax

Fiona Sequeira

Continued victories offer girls’ soccer a chance at CCS

Fiona Sequeira

Saratoga case reveals underground issue of human trafficking in Bay Area

Fiona Sequeira

Green commission’s proposal to install solar panels unsuccessful

Fiona Sequeira and Eric Sze

Senior co-captain finds unexpected success as a goalkeeper

Fiona Sequeira

Senior Siemens semi-finalist recounts summer research experience

Fiona Sequeira

‘Ronaldo’ film a vanity project

Fiona Sequeira

CSS proposes changes in testing policies

Fiona Sequeira

New ABC drama continues to defy media stereotypes

Fiona Sequeira

Substitute teacher Scott Nelson ‘psyched’ for teaching position

Sweeya Raj and Fiona Sequeira

Parent reflects on IIT experience

Fiona Sequeira

French program finds full-time teacher

Fiona Sequeira

Staff editorial: It starts with us — fostering supportive school culture necessary

Fiona Sequeira

School and parents focus on alleviating student stress

Fiona Sequeira

French program seeks full-time teacher

Fiona Sequeira and Rachel Zhang

History Day: 31 students qualify for state competition

Fiona Sequeira

Vaccinations should be required for public school enrollment

Fiona Sequeira and Saya Sivaram

Oklahoma’s AP U.S. History proposal ludicrous

Apoorv Kwatra and Fiona Sequeira

Junior spreads awareness for children with cleft lips

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira

Tutor’s popularity continues to rise with students’ successes

Megana Iyer and Fiona Sequeira

YikYak app goes viral among under-age users

Fiona Sequeira

More than numbers: colleges should practice holistic review policy

Fiona Sequeira

Girls’ soccer works toward CCS playoff

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri

Benefit fashion show aims to repeat success

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri

Fraternities: a college’s nightmare

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira

Fans await wild medley from Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX

Fiona Sequeira and Neehar Thumaty

Charlie Hebdo attack a testament to importance of free press

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira

Girls’ soccer has high hopes for a strong season

Fiona Sequeira

Co-recipient of Nobel Peace Prize youngest to ever win

Kevin Chow and Fiona Sequeira

Borders should be closed to Ebola-stricken countries

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri

English seminars are more ‘traumatic’ than ‘Socratic’

Fiona Sequeira and Kelly Xiao

FootGolf proves pointless to golfers and soccer players alike

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri

Celebratory breakfast to be held for National Merit Scholars

Fiona Sequeira

National Merit scholarships should be about more than one test

Fiona Sequeira and Arman Vaziri

Middle College an alternate academic path

Fiona Sequeira

Tung presents ‘The Grid’ at White House Maker Faire

Fiona Sequeira

‘The Big Bang Theory’ fails to follows its original genius

Megana Iyer and Fiona Sequeira

City beautifies Prospect Road

Nupur Maheshwari, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Fiona Sequeira

Freshmen, both new to the district, relate their experiences

Fiona Sequeira

Juniors reflect on experiences at Beyonce/Jay-Z ‘On the Run’ concert

Fiona Sequeira
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