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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

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All content by Maya Prasad

Netflix original successfully depicts Snicket’s novel series

Maya Prasad
February 28, 2017

My breakup with Facebook

Maya Prasad
September 20, 2016

Robotics team finishes 7th in First Tech Challenge

Maya Prasad and Roland Shen
January 25, 2016

Girls basketball tries to fill holes in preparation for upcoming season

Jenny Qian and Maya Prasad
November 15, 2015

Kanye West’s presidential campaign will ruin America

Maya Prasad
October 7, 2015

Senior reflects on singing journey through solo recital in McAfee

Maya Prasad
September 5, 2015

Junior spends summer immersed in musical environment

Maya Prasad and Katherine Zhou
September 2, 2015

Ong, Raj win 2nd place in parliamentary debate at state tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
April 23, 2015

Sophomores defeat opponents with last-minute pranks

Maya Prasad and Jenny Qian
April 20, 2015

Spring Fling aims for more participation

Maya Prasad
March 11, 2015

Season nears end with the state qualifying tournament

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
March 11, 2015

Lou hosts History Bowl and Olympiad at SHS

Kevin Chow and Maya Prasad
March 6, 2015

Junior spreads awareness for children with cleft lips

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
March 4, 2015

Strugs with bugs

Maya Prasad
February 24, 2015

Bombay in the Bay gets ready to put on its latest show

Jade Bisht and Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

Speech and debate team successful at MLK Invitational

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
January 22, 2015

Magic lies in the powers of the pencil

Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

The odds were in the favor of ‘Mockingjay Part 1’

Maya Prasad
January 22, 2015

Fraternities: a college’s nightmare

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
January 21, 2015

Arrested development: Junior graduates from police academy

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
January 20, 2015

Charlie Hebdo attack a testament to importance of free press

Maya Prasad and Fiona Sequeira
January 20, 2015

Sleep is just a beautiful dream

Maya Prasad
December 8, 2014

Speech and debate starts off on a good note

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
November 20, 2014

Era of rock returns once again as sophomores start their new band

Maya Prasad
November 13, 2014

iPhone 6: technological heaven

Maya Prasad
October 9, 2014

U.S. should negotiate with terrorists

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Captain America battles a bush

Maya Prasad
October 2, 2014

What it’s like to be Aya-mese twins

Maya Prasad and Saya Sivaram
September 28, 2014

Speech and debate faces more changes

Maya Prasad and Amulya Vadlakonda
September 4, 2014

‘The Giver’ doesn’t give viewers much

Maya Prasad
September 2, 2014
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