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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

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All content by Sabrina Cismas

Smarter technology leads to more interactive lectures

Sabrina Cismas
March 9, 2012

Assistant principal continues breakfast tradition

Sabrina Cismas
January 24, 2012

Administration considers implementing stricter dress code

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh
January 24, 2012

Romanian remedies: Cures done naturally

Sabrina Cismas
December 8, 2011

School should apply some creative thinking to parking problems

Sabrina Cismas
November 15, 2011

Students a sacrifice to colleges

Sabrina Cismas
October 17, 2011

UCs no longer an automatic decision for students

Sabrina Cismas
October 17, 2011

Classroom decor reveals teacher’s passion for history

Sabrina Cismas
October 17, 2011
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Columnist embraces ‘Hakuna matata’

Sabrina Cismas
October 6, 2011

Top Ten: Now that we’re seniors…

Sabrina Cismas
September 16, 2011

Cap and transition: Class sizes need limits

Sabrina Cismas
September 9, 2011
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Now that I’M a Senior

Sabrina Cismas
September 5, 2011

Bell Tower hosts Spanish culture nights

Sabrina Cismas
May 31, 2011

State measures academic success

Sabrina Cismas
May 23, 2011

Senior swims after family

Sabrina Cismas
May 3, 2011

Coming soon to theaters: students pursuing drama in future

Sabrina Cismas
March 27, 2011

Career Day to unveil job possibilities

Sabrina Cismas
March 25, 2011

The College Board: A trust that shouldn’t be busted

Sabrina Cismas and Allison Toh
March 20, 2011

A historical case: Mock trial team secures No. 2 spot in county finals

Sabrina Cismas
March 1, 2011
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Senior scores finalist title at Intel Science Fair

Sabrina Cismas and Brandon Judoprasetijo
February 4, 2011

School Scope online extra: The hidden rooms of Saratoga High

Nandini Ruparel, Sabrina Cismas, Kelly Liu, Denise Lin, and Arnav Dugar
January 16, 2011

Government classes cast their ballots for student presidents

Sabrina Cismas
January 7, 2011

Mock Trial enters first competition

Sabrina Cismas
January 7, 2011

Undergrad school names too important in students’ minds

Sabrina Cismas and Aanchal Mohan
January 6, 2011

Droid Does, but the iPhone does better

Sabrina Cismas
December 15, 2010

Parents: Please pick preferred parking

Sabrina Cismas and Will Edman
November 11, 2010

Facebook insults by Los Gatos football players stir controversy

Sabrina Cismas
November 7, 2010

Lunchtime challenges aim to pump up publicity for fitness competition

Sabrina Cismas
October 27, 2010

Annual BBQ helps preserve Saratoga’s history

Sabrina Cismas
September 30, 2010

The UC conundrum

Sabrina Cismas
September 30, 2010

Teacher changes not quite the best of both worlds

Sabrina Cismas
September 24, 2010

True Life: I am an author

Sabrina Cismas
January 28, 2010
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