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Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 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
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Lauren Louie

Common Roots aims to improve its school presence

Miles Albert and Lauren Louie
March 12, 2015

Nationally ranked freshman crucial to badminton team

Lauren Louie
March 9, 2015

Event to Stop Hunger Now a success

Lauren Louie
March 5, 2015

No fear, all clear: Reporters ask teachers about hot-button issues

Kevin Chow, Lauren Louie, Melissa Magner, and Dorrie Tang
February 5, 2015

Parents should not help students with college applications

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Tuition hikes dooming and deterring students

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
January 20, 2015

Freaking out in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

College presentations prove ineffective

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
November 20, 2014

Purple Sparkly Candy Apples

Lauren Louie
October 16, 2014

Rejected by ‘dream college,’ 2014 graduate lands in better spot

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

Bucket half full or half empty?

Anant Rajeev and Lauren Louie
September 5, 2014

Levi’s Stadium’s facilities are an upgrade on outdated Candlestick Park

Lauren Louie and Arman Vaziri
September 4, 2014
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Badminton team struggles

Lauren Louie
May 5, 2014

Prom askings more eventful than prom

Lauren Louie
May 1, 2014

Disney capitalizes on the opportunities within YouTube

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
April 30, 2014

Senior has achieved lofty heights in badminton career

Lauren Louie and Candice Zheng
March 9, 2014

How based on a true story does a true story have to be?’

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
November 13, 2013

Brothers by chance, life changers by choice

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
October 28, 2013

Members of baseball team volunteer at Giants’ game

Lauren Louie
October 10, 2013

Homecoming themes stray from the norm

Lauren Louie
September 10, 2013

Our generation: Where the good TV shows were at

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
August 31, 2013

Sequels and Prequels: Pixar edition

Jade Bisht and Lauren Louie
May 19, 2013

Unnecessary roughness in sports makes a difference

Sudeep Raj and Lauren Louie
February 5, 2013

Curse-ive: archaic writing form unnecessary

David Sparkman and Lauren Louie
December 16, 2012

Definition of a party game

Jay Mulye, Arman Vaziri, and Lauren Louie
December 7, 2012

The new age of gaming

Jane Park and Lauren Louie
December 7, 2012

Girls’ XC: Sophomores compete despite injuries

Carolyn Sun and Lauren Louie
October 29, 2012

Life tips: Bread can salvage dry cookies!

Amy Lin and Lauren Louie
October 27, 2012

Unique humor and stories helps students learn

Lauren Louie
September 30, 2012

Girls’ Cross Country: Takahashi’s sunny personality shines on the team

Lauren Louie and Carolyn Sun
September 30, 2012

Girls’ XC: “acorn,” the secret warning

Lauren Louie and Carolyn Sun
September 28, 2012
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