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Students and staff ensure Holiday Wish Drive ends in success
December 9, 2024
Alumnus reflects on campaign for Congress following defeat
December 5, 2024
English teacher training her puppy to one day be a therapy dog in schools
December 5, 2024
Accident shows potential dangers for cyclists
December 5, 2024
School has made efforts to crack down on students trying to climb onto campus roofs
December 3, 2024
Through the decades: How The Falcon transitioned to new technologies
December 10, 2024
Christmas songs for when Mariah Carey’s high notes become mind-numbing
December 10, 2024
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ shines a light on the untold stories of adulthood
December 10, 2024
What the new state-wide cell phone mandate means for the district
December 8, 2024
Hollywood’s dilemma: politics, stereotypes or quality
December 7, 2024
Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality
December 9, 2024
Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight
December 5, 2024
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
December 4, 2024
Super fan supports Sharks despite hockey team’s cellar-dwelling ways
December 2, 2024
Cheer places 4th in first competition of the year and qualifies for nationals
November 29, 2024
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice
December 5, 2024
Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future
December 5, 2024
Lack of standardization among teachers creates unequal academic playing field
November 27, 2024
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
I’m a lost Clause for holiday treats
December 10, 2024
My autumn hobby: ‘capturing’ the fall-ing leaves
December 10, 2024
It’s not Christmas without finding the family gherkin
December 7, 2024
My top 10 Christmas movies of all time
December 5, 2024
I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas
December 3, 2024
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All content by Jeffrey Xu
Withdrawing unexpected changes to school profile the correct decision
Michael Wong
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 8, 2020
It seems very rare to have customers at RareTea
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 17, 2020
Sorry for flexing my parents’ two Teslas; it’s truly unintentional (really)
Jeffrey Xu
October 14, 2019
Falcons excel at History Bowl nationals, participate in concurrent competitions as well
Jeffrey Xu
April 29, 2019
Badminton: Falcons beat Gunn for first league win in a tiebreaker
Jeffrey Xu
and
Christine Zhang
March 26, 2019
Math club hosts first middle school competition
Jeffrey Xu
March 14, 2019
Voting system fixed for class office elections after possible ASB election tampering
Jeffrey Xu
and
Callia Yuan
March 14, 2019
Freshman-led Leo Club proves to be active, engaged service club
Elaine Sun
and
Jeffrey Xu
March 12, 2019
21 Savage, more like 21 Sauvage
Jeffrey Xu
and
Jayne Zhou
March 11, 2019
CCS: Boys take a disappointing loss against Hillsdale, ending season
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
March 9, 2019
Science Bowl team places third at regionals but won’t advance
Jeffrey Xu
March 6, 2019
Boys basketball: Wilcox tops Falcons in close game at home, try to rally for high seed at CCS
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 30, 2019
TOP TEN THINGS TO DO AS A SECOND-SEMESTER SENIOR
Jeffrey Xu
January 30, 2019
Global Health Club creates website from student contributions
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 28, 2019
Japanese Club thrives despite officer inexperience
Alex Wang
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 28, 2019
College bound: Seniors react to early admission decisions
Elaine Toh
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 28, 2019
Speaking from the heart, Oaklander gives inspiring speech about overcoming adversity
Krithi Sankar
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 28, 2019
Quiz Bowl team excels at Cal Cup 2 using new team strategy
Jeffrey Xu
January 24, 2019
Boys’ basketball: A younger team faces a new season with optimism
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
Improved Quiz Bowl team seeks to do well at postponed competitions
Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
Principal Trimble, main conference room’s namesake, guided school’s early years
Krithi Sankar
and
Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
Freshman class fundraises through gratitude grams
Patrick Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
Library’s cost of printing is too high
Jeffrey Xu
and
Michael Zhang
November 14, 2018
Pro-tip: Don’t ask too early
Jeffrey Xu
November 14, 2018
Girls’ volleyball: Game against Titans supports breast cancer research
Karen Chow
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 15, 2018
Students participate in art summer programs
Elaine Toh
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 15, 2018
Club fair brings minor changes; attracts prospective members
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 15, 2018
Students start tutoring academy aimed at teaching comp sci and economics
Jeffrey Xu
October 15, 2018
New team seeks to get off the ground
Jeffrey Xu
October 12, 2018
My summer experience as a cringy memelord
Jeffrey Xu
October 10, 2018
Biology teacher returns to teach at her alma mater after 16 years
Elaine Toh
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 10, 2018
Biology teacher tapped to help other teachers strengthen their courses, technical abilities
Jeffrey Xu
September 10, 2018
New hall rules to stop JUULing are ineffective, backfire
Jeffrey Xu
and
Callia Yuan
September 10, 2018
College Board SAT equating process lowers student scores
Jeffrey Xu
September 10, 2018
Season Preview: Girls’ volleyball off to a quick start
Karen Chow
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 4, 2018
Letter to Future Self: The difficult path ahead
Jeffrey Xu
August 27, 2018
Badminton: After perfect season, Falcons fall at League Finals
Jeffrey Xu
June 8, 2018
100 Word Rants: June 1 Edition
Francesca Chu
,
Jackson Green
,
Jeffrey Xu
, and
Michael Zhang
June 7, 2018
Past contestants reflect on Siemens experience as competition ends
Allen Chen
and
Jeffrey Xu
May 30, 2018
H-1B visa allows immigrants to stay and thrive in the U.S.
Howard Tang
and
Jeffrey Xu
May 25, 2018
Senior places first at state speech tournament, looks forward to nationals
Patrick Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
May 25, 2018
Students place first in Stanford’s annual programming competition
Jeffrey Xu
and
Daniel Bessonov
May 25, 2018
Junior wins European math competition
Jeffrey Xu
May 23, 2018
Science teacher finally finds teaching after multiple jobs
Chelsea Leung
and
Jeffrey Xu
May 23, 2018
Seniors applaud location of June 2 prom
Muthu Palaniappan
and
Jeffrey Xu
May 23, 2018
Procrastination: A problem that should be changed now, not later
Jeffrey Xu
May 14, 2018
100-word rant: Classrooms don’t need to be freezing
Jeffrey Xu
May 14, 2018
How to be a prodigy? Practice, practice, practice
Jeffrey Xu
April 2, 2018
Large numbers of underclassmen step up to run for class office
Selena Liu
and
Jeffrey Xu
April 2, 2018
Tutoring center allows students to learn collaboratively
Patrick Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
April 1, 2018
Sophomore competes overseas for U.S. Math Team
Jeffrey Xu
and
Michael Zhang
March 29, 2018
Dreams change over time
Julia Miller
and
Jeffrey Xu
March 29, 2018
AP Euro students to visit art museum
Jeffrey Xu
March 26, 2018
School’s new grading policy only creates more stress, confusion
Jeffrey Xu
March 13, 2018
Boys’ soccer: Falcons secure CCS position after key win against Lynbrook
Jackson Green
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 13, 2018
Girls’ lacrosse team seeks to reset and rebuild
Jeffrey Xu
February 13, 2018
Badminton team hopes to bounce back with rebuilt team
Jeffrey Xu
and
Isabelle Yang
February 9, 2018
Why we teach: How four teachers found their way into the profession
Jackson Green
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 9, 2018
Math and Science Clubs implement successful contests
Jeffrey Xu
and
Michael Zhang
February 9, 2018
True interest is the best motivation for club participation
Jeffrey Xu
February 8, 2018
Vegetarian athletes excel despite common stigmas
Karen Chow
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 8, 2018
Administration steps up enforcement in parking lot to combat overcrowding
Alexandra Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 8, 2018
Famous athletes make statements with their clothing
Ava Hooman
and
Jeffrey Xu
February 8, 2018
Staff editorial: Mental health awareness alone is not enough
Jeffrey Xu
January 29, 2018
The barber and the customer share their experiences
Kevin Sze
and
Jeffrey Xu
January 23, 2018
Freshmen host Giving Tree
Muthu Palaniappan
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 11, 2017
After losing star player, team looks forward to gaining preseason advantage
Jackson Green
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
Students honored for their work in world languages
Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
Athletes do not deserve lighter punishments for crimes
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
Persistence, not protein, is key to fitness
Leo Cao
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
In the race to college, parents spend thousands to give their children every advantage
Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017
High school experience is sufficient for college
Jeffrey Xu
December 7, 2017
Student from Sweden quickly becomes fluent English
Alexandra Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 7, 2017
Principal relives memories of late friend through Hawaiian Thursdays
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
December 7, 2017
Borrowing styles from other cultures should be tolerated
Jeffrey Xu
December 6, 2017
Spy car under the tree instead of desired DS
Jeffrey Xu
November 30, 2017
Senior advances to regional finals in prestigious science competition
Jeffrey Xu
and
Michael Zhang
November 1, 2017
Special needs van driver challenges students to rethink common stigmas
Kevin Sze
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 27, 2017
African Americans address cultural labels
Kaitlyn Wang
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 27, 2017
Senior competes overseas in international tournament
Jeffrey Xu
October 27, 2017
Staff editorial: With water bottles, reusing trumps recycling
Jeffrey Xu
October 27, 2017
Teachers exercise to stay fit, relieve stress
Daniel Bessonov
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 22, 2017
Varsity Science Bowl team picks key freshmen
Jeffrey Xu
and
Michael Zhang
October 22, 2017
Teachers exercise to stay fit, relieve stress
Daniel Bessonov
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 20, 2017
Seniors now must purchase cap and gowns
Patrick Li
and
Jeffrey Xu
October 12, 2017
Spinning out of control: Sophomore spends summer collecting fidget spinners
Jeffrey Xu
October 12, 2017
Process the risks of processed foods
Jeffrey Xu
October 10, 2017
Homecoming week ends with seniors first in Quad Day rankings, high dance turnout
Jeffrey Xu
October 3, 2017
Lynbrook meet reveals regression in individual performance
Julia Miller
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 18, 2017
Alumnus wins prestigious volleyball award
Jeffrey Xu
September 18, 2017
New teacher steps up to fill the role of Math Club adviser
Jeffrey Xu
September 17, 2017
Junior finds study spot in boys’ locker room
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 14, 2017
Sophomores hang out in music building’s new practice room
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 14, 2017
SHS Chamber choir sings one song backup for British rock band
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 14, 2017
Senior finds unique productive space on upper field
Andrew Lee
and
Jeffrey Xu
September 14, 2017
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