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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Leo Cao
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Lil Baby brings the heat with new album ‘My Turn’

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
March 30, 2020
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
March 21, 2020

Why the San Francisco 49ers will win the Super Bowl

Leo Cao
January 28, 2020

It seems very rare to have customers at RareTea

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
January 17, 2020

Football ends with loss to Carmel in CCS Quarterfinals

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
November 25, 2019

Mario Kart Tour offers fun and simple take on classic series

Leo Cao
November 15, 2019

100 Word Rants

Kaitlyn Tsai, Kaasha Minocha, Manasi Garg, and Leo Cao
October 17, 2019

Football: Falcons lose first league game at home to Gunn

Leo Cao and Siva Sambasivam
October 15, 2019

There are many reasons to avoid Season 3 of ‘13 Reasons Why’

Leo Cao
October 14, 2019

The 49ers rebuild is over: It is time to win

Leo Cao
October 9, 2019

Football team looks build on 2-0 start

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
September 10, 2019

Solar panels save money and are step toward greener schools

Leo Cao
September 9, 2019

Sony announces ‘Spider-man’ to leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Leo Cao and Alan Zu
September 6, 2019
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From the archives: The Falcon looks back on the school’s first 60 years

Leo Cao
August 30, 2019

Golf team tops league standings, looks toward CCS

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
April 26, 2019

Teaching cursive outdated

Leo Cao
April 25, 2019

Why teachers should embrace technology in classrooms

Leo Cao
April 25, 2019

Golf: Talented team jumps to hot start

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 26, 2019

Facebook’s research app invades privacy

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 25, 2019

‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ exemplifies Dreamworks’ animation talent, impresses most

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
March 11, 2019

‘Sex Education’: intimate and relatable

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
March 11, 2019

CCS: Boys take a disappointing loss against Hillsdale, ending season

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
March 9, 2019

Too often self-help books enrich authors without benefiting readers

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
January 31, 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
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Why the Patriots will win Super Bowl LIII

Leo Cao
January 28, 2019

Boys’ basketball: A younger team faces a new season with optimism

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
November 27, 2018
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Football team’s season ends on heartbreaking, high-scoring CCS loss

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
November 27, 2018

‘Creed II’ a predictable but satisfying sequel

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
November 27, 2018
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Falcons bounce back from early-season losses

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
October 16, 2018

California’s gender quotas for corporate boards unnecessary

Leo Cao
October 16, 2018

Favorite sports moment: Curry cooks up a miracle

Leo Cao
October 15, 2018

YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI fight to draw in boxing match

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
September 10, 2018
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Season preview: Football looks to succeed after moving down

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
September 4, 2018

‘The Wizard of Oz’: Will it be a great theme?

Leo Cao and Andrew Lee
September 4, 2018
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Boys’ golf ends CCS drought

Leo Cao and Alex Wang
May 6, 2018

Boys’ golf team looks to build on strong start

Leo Cao
April 1, 2018

Improved ‘Tomb Raider’ is still emotionally inadequate

Leo Cao
April 1, 2018

Movement participation: an individual, not group decision

Leo Cao
March 29, 2018

Boys’ basketball: Falcons pick up big wins to improve in league

Leo Cao and Patrick Li
February 13, 2018

Boys’ golf team ready for more successful season

Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Columnist: Team sports teach important life lessons

Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Mental toughness is key to athletes’ success

Kevin Sze and Leo Cao
February 8, 2018

Cafeteria’s new ID card payment method has some flaws, many benefits

Leo Cao and Michael Zhang
February 8, 2018

Jimmy Garoppolo leads a 49ers reawakening

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
February 8, 2018

Boys’ basketball: Falcons pull off OT win vs. Branham

Leo Cao and Patrick Li
December 10, 2017
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Common Roots branches out

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
December 9, 2017

Athletes do not deserve lighter punishments for crimes

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017

Holiday Rally helps cap a first semester

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
December 9, 2017

Persistence, not protein, is key to fitness

Leo Cao and Jeffrey Xu
December 9, 2017

Strong familial relationships are vital to teenagers

Leo Cao
December 7, 2017

Column: When Trump bashes professional athletes, no one wins

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
October 27, 2017

U.S. is losing its status as world power

Leo Cao and Michael Zhang
October 19, 2017

The culture of hypebeasts

Leo Cao and Kevin Sze
October 19, 2017

Why Adidas is surpassing the Swoosh

Leo Cao
October 19, 2017

Controversial ‘promposals’ at Los Gatos inspire district to take action against racism

Leo Cao
September 17, 2017

Sophomore Homecoming preparations can’t get a day off

Andrew Lee and Leo Cao
September 14, 2017

ASMR: A great experience unexplainable in words

Leo Cao
September 14, 2017
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