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Masked students cheer during a basketball game against Los Gatos High in 2022 — the first year after lockdown.
5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic
March 13, 2025
Principal double bassist senior Ian Kim, music directors Michael Boitz and Jason Shiuan and interim orchestra director Joni Swenson rehearse with the Saratoga Strings on Feb. 24.
Orchestra prepares to make a historic debut at national conference in Atlanta later this month
March 13, 2025
Team poses for a photo, from left to right: adviser science teacher Kathy Nakamatsu, team members Warren Chee, Max Rombakh, Skyler Mao, Ethan Pan, Alex Ge, and club member Edward Chee, who came to show support
Science Bowl team finishes fifth at regionals, falls short of qualifying for the national competition
March 13, 2025
he honorees pose with the board at the first Roaring & Soaring Board Recognition on Jan. 14.
New superintendent implements Roaring & Soaring recognition program
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
The movie covers a budding romance between a star quarterback and cheerleader.
Don’t sideline ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me’ on your next movie night
March 13, 2025
The cast and crew of “Anora” took the stage at the Oscars after winning “Best Picture.”
‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ win big at the Oscars, but did the voters get it right?
March 13, 2025
The film had a standout performance from Fernanda Torres as struggling mother Eunice Paiva.
If you’re watching the brilliant ‘I’m Still Here,’ make sure to grab some tissues
March 13, 2025
Kanopy, founded in 2008, is my go-to source for finding hidden gems in the movie world.
Forget about Netflix — Kanopy is the perfect streaming service for moviegoers
March 13, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
The comforting environment inside the new Phin Cafe.
Local Vietnamese coffee shop Phin Cafe provides comforting specialties
March 13, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
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Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Justine Huang

Casting an election opinion

Justine Huang
April 2, 2012

Badminton: Experienced team allows for successful beginnings

Justine Huang
March 29, 2012

An education on education: students give opinions on the pitfalls of the school system

Justine Huang
March 28, 2012

Return of the spoons: Orchestra renews game of Assassin

Justine Huang
March 28, 2012

Badminton coach seeks to unify team

Justine Huang
February 10, 2012

Prestigious college band visits campus

Justine Huang and Joanna Lee
February 9, 2012

Seniors portraits taken in different studio

Justine Huang
September 22, 2011

Track season ends with varsity girls’ success

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
June 12, 2011

A blast from the past: Prom asking evokes 1999 romantic comedy

Justine Huang
May 30, 2011

Summer school meant for make-ups

Justine Huang
May 28, 2011

Volunteers give back at the local level

Justine Huang
May 26, 2011

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Ladies prove to be stiff competition at Arcadia

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

Track: Team blazes forward amid changes

Arnav Dugar, Justine Huang, and Denise Lin
April 29, 2011

History Day qualifiers move on to state

Justine Huang
April 5, 2011

Saratoga saxophones participate in study

Justine Huang
April 1, 2011
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Red Cross Club raises funds for Japan

Justine Huang
April 1, 2011

A different kind of ‘Big Brother’

Justine Huang
March 14, 2011
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Track: Athletes are on the right track

Justine Huang and Denise Lin
March 7, 2011

Reporter takes a peek into firefighters’ demanding jobs

Justine Huang
January 31, 2011

It’s 2010 and there are still no flying cars: The effects of advances in technology

Justine Huang and Dylan Jew
December 10, 2010

Lack of enrollment will lead to cutting of Japanese as language course after 2012

Justine Huang and Vivian LeTran
December 8, 2010

Marching band rained out in finals

Justine Huang and Anshu Siripurapu
December 7, 2010

Rain contributes to band’s struggles in Gilroy competition

Anshu Siripurapu and Justine Huang
October 27, 2010

Music department tries new fundraisers to support trip to Carnegie Hall

Anshu Siripurarpu and Justine Huang
October 22, 2010

Unicorns and Monkeys and Guitars, oh my!

Justine Huang
September 23, 2010
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