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“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
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 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
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
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 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
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 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
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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

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All content by Mathew Luo
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STEM contest prep: Asian American students fight or flounder in the toughest educational institutes in the Bay Area

Mathew Luo
March 29, 2020

Tutorial scanners provide many improvements

Mathew Luo
February 9, 2020

‘50s music has gems apart from popular rock songs

Mathew Luo
January 27, 2020

Nostalgia games are beautiful

Mathew Luo
December 2, 2019

Modern day Gulag: Santa’s Workshop is anything but merry

Mathew Luo
November 20, 2019
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Seniors step up enthusiasm for Homecoming quad day

Mathew Luo
September 26, 2019

Quiz Bowl team places second at Cal Cup 3

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Teacher wellness programs received positively

Mathew Luo and Aaria Thomas
March 26, 2019

Impactful history surrounds Saratoga’s Kevin Moran Park

Kaitlyn Tsai and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2019

Art should be enhanced by minority experiences, not defined by it

Mathew Luo
March 8, 2019

Wrestlers send three members to CCS after a season of rebuilding

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
February 14, 2019

History Bowl’s varsity A falls to Pi-oneers

Mathew Luo
February 14, 2019

The Gen Z Rosetta Stone

Mathew Luo
February 12, 2019

Wrestling: Team’s increase in membership makes up for key losses

Mathew Luo and Phoebe Wang
December 12, 2018

Flipped learning is often counterproductive

Mathew Luo
December 11, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

History Bowl team places second at regional tournament

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
November 2, 2018

As concerns grow, training and regulation improve safety for high school football players

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Supercell, buff Elite Barbarians please

Mathew Luo
October 31, 2018

Boys cross country: Despite the lack of superstar runners, team anticipates solid results at CCS

Mathew Luo
October 30, 2018

Quiz Bowlers place second at the first California Cup

Rohan Kumar and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018
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What is it really like to become a doctor?

Neeti Badve and Mathew Luo
October 29, 2018

Boys’ cross country team ramps up intensity

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

Physical textbooks are physical burdens

Mathew Luo
September 27, 2018

It’s time to join the race

Mathew Luo
May 23, 2018

JV History Bowl team places 5th nationally

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Standardized testing necessary as metric for aptitude

Mathew Luo
May 14, 2018

Boys’ tennis: Team suffers disappointing defeat in second round of CCS

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
May 9, 2018

Team tries to rebuild itself after key losses

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
April 1, 2018

XuBin Liu adjusts to new country and school environment

Connie Liang and Mathew Luo
March 26, 2018

Wrestling: Blom and Liddle make CCS tourney

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 20, 2018

Extracurricular STEM classes little more than expensive daycare

Mathew Luo
January 25, 2018

Actress decides to pursue theater in college after participating in unique plays

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
January 25, 2018

Substitute finds joy in teaching teens

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 28, 2017
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Wrestling team looks to increase participation

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Wrestling: Coach confident freshman will do well for small team

Mathew Luo and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 28, 2017

Students find RMS and SHS electives similar in name but different in content

Annissa Mu and Mathew Luo
November 27, 2017
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Superscoring benefits colleges, not exemplary students

Alex Wang and Mathew Luo
October 25, 2017

Cross country teams try to keep pace

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
October 19, 2017

Library experiences decline with physical books

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
October 17, 2017

Counselors describe their side of college application process

Mathew Luo and Alex Wang
October 13, 2017

New music building opens to a chorus of praise

Michelle Lee and Mathew Luo
September 7, 2017

Cross Country Preview

Mathew Luo and Elaine Sun
September 5, 2017
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