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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

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All content by Siva Sambasivam

SUFC shouldn’t force speakers to conform to an arbitrary theme

Esther Luan and Siva Sambasivam
January 28, 2020

Football ends with loss to Carmel in CCS Quarterfinals

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
November 25, 2019

Football: Falcons lose first league game at home to Gunn

Leo Cao and Siva Sambasivam
October 15, 2019

Football team looks build on 2-0 start

Siva Sambasivam and Leo Cao
September 10, 2019

Yearbook staff works hard to preserve memories

Justin Guo and Siva Sambasivam
April 2, 2019

Teachers and the Trump Era

Connie Liang and Siva Sambasivam
March 27, 2019

Speech and debate team looks to replicate success from last year at the four major final tournaments

Edwin Chen and Siva Sambasivam
March 26, 2019

After late-season skid, team will have to embrace a harder path in CCS

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
March 26, 2019

Girls’ soccer looks to make CCS with strong second-half in league

Siva Sambasivam
January 31, 2019

Basketball: After early-season struggles, Falcon boys rebound with consolation championship at Los Gatos tourney

Siva Sambasivam and Justin Guo
December 12, 2018

Leadership’s freeform schedule essential to its function

Mathew Luo and Siva Sambasivam
December 10, 2018

Football: Team one win away from CCS playoffs after four-win streak

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 30, 2018

Falcons lose in Homecoming tilt at Levi’s, look to rebound vs. Mountain View

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 27, 2018

Robinson clarifies the administration’s view of student protests

David Koh and Siva Sambasivam
May 23, 2018
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Baseball: Falcons thrive in lower league

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
May 9, 2018

Falcons look to bounce back after rough 2017 season

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
April 1, 2018

MAP-ping out the successes of the Media Arts Program

Siva Sambasivam and Jayne Zhou
March 25, 2018
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The crazy, caffeine-filled, adrenaline-driven world of robotics

Elaine Fan and Siva Sambasivam
March 21, 2018

Falcon columnist predicts March Madness

Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018

Students invest in stocks to grasp understanding of money management

Kaylene Morrison and Siva Sambasivam
March 20, 2018
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Football: Falcons look to bounce back next season after moving down league

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
March 1, 2018

Seniors continue passion for basketball through rec league

Siva Sambasivam, Alex Wang, and Jay Kim
January 31, 2018

Boys’ basketball ends losing skid with OT victory at Lynbrook

Siva Sambasivam
January 29, 2018

Best American sports teams combine talent and coaching

Alex Wang and Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

With rebuild under way, Lakers have playoff potential

Siva Sambasivam
December 9, 2017

Fire in ceramics room causes school-wide evacuation

Krithi Sankar and Siva Sambasivam
December 5, 2017
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Five reasons for hope against LG in rivalry football game

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
November 1, 2017

Library databases aid schoolwide assignments

Siva Sambasivam and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 12, 2017
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After rough start, team looks to regroup heading into regular season

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 18, 2017

Rositano to lead Falcons at QB

Siva Sambasivam
September 15, 2017

New year, new rules: Administration begins implementing new regulations

Siva Sambasivam and Sophia Zivanic
September 15, 2017
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Talented Half Moon Bay overwhelms Falcons in opener

Siva Sambasivam and Alex Wang
September 1, 2017

Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016
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Football: Falcons season comes to a close in CCS loss to powerhouse Palma

Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016

Football: Overwhelming victory over Santa Clara ensures CCS

Siva Sambasivam, Jenny Qian, and Jason Zhao
November 1, 2016
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Falcons drop heartbreaker to Mountain View on their Senior Night

Siva Sambasivam
October 19, 2016
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Defense leads the way as Falcons defeat Palo Alto 35-21 in Homecoming game

Siva Sambasivam
October 7, 2016
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Football: Falcons’ defense shuts down Piedmont Hills in second half, leading to second straight victory

Siva Sambasivam
September 11, 2016

Football: Falcons lose opener to Half Moon Bay 27-26

Siva Sambasivam
August 28, 2016
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