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Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Vinay Gollamudi
The film’s poster features star actors Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill.

‘You People’ is a prime example of how not to make a romantic comedy in 2023

Vinay Gollamudi
March 24, 2023
Safety Damar Hamlin has played for the Bills since 2021.

What we learned from Damar Hamlin’s injury incident

Vinay Gollamudi
February 18, 2023
Judge’s 62 home runs have made him a top target for the San Francisco Giants.

The 2022 MLB season was one of the best in recent memory — here’s why

Vinay Gollamudi
December 2, 2022
“The Elephant Man’s Bones” is Roc Marciano’s first solo release since 2020.

‘The Elephant Man’s Bones’ proves rap isn’t just a young person’s genre

Vinay Gollamudi
October 14, 2022
Over 70 golfers have joined LIV’s roster.

Issues with LIV Golf lie with organizers, not fans or players

Vinay Gollamudi
September 14, 2022
Quitting my Xbox hurt me more than it helped.

Quitting video games for a week didn’t change my life

Vinay Gollamudi
May 19, 2022
Fans breathe sigh of relief as MLB returns after lockout

Fans breathe sigh of relief as MLB returns after lockout

Vinay Gollamudi
March 31, 2022
The main 2021-22 Premier League contenders — Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City — will compete in a potentially historical title race.

Revamped Premier League sparks excitement

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
October 2, 2021
Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
September 8, 2021
Midseason acquisition Kris Bryant has impressed for the Giants early on.

Giants shock MLB by racing to top of the league

Vinay Gollamudi
September 5, 2021
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Super League scare raises questions about ownership models in soccer

Jason Cheng, Vinay Gollamudi, and Atrey Desai
May 13, 2021
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Science Olympiad team happy with performance in regional tournament

Vinay Gollamudi and Howard Shu
March 29, 2021
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Pro athletes inspire students off the court

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
March 27, 2021
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New coach sets goals for team in unusual season

Vinay Gollamudi and Martin Xu
March 26, 2021
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NBA holds All-Star game, events despite controversy

Vinay Gollamudi and Hannah Lee
March 18, 2021
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Playing on the biggest stage in the world behind closed doors

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
March 10, 2021
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History Bowl team places second in virtual national tournament

Howard Shu and Vinay Gollamudi
January 21, 2021
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Fantasy basketball fails to measure up to its football counterpart

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
January 16, 2021
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English Premier League: expectations vs. reality

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
January 13, 2021
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European soccer star’s actions show meaning of giving

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
December 9, 2020
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Quiz Bowl team makes nationals again

Vinay Gollamudi and Howard Shu
December 7, 2020
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Big soccer clubs attempt to increase power with European Super League proposition

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
November 20, 2020
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Leadership aims to make up for loss of in-person spirit events

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
October 22, 2020
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A COVID reality: School focuses on helping students rather than punishing them for mistakes

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
October 16, 2020
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Athletes use platform to fight injustice

Vinay Gollamudi
October 12, 2020
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Rocky start to NFL season raises questions about season’s viability

Vinay Gollamudi
October 7, 2020
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NBA restarts season in the midst of coronavirus pandemic

Vinay Gollamudi and Michael Wong
September 6, 2020
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