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The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Seniors Shaan Janardhan and Naahur Sajwan face off in Bombay in the Bay’s All Male Dance.
Senior Indian Cultural Awareness club officers reflect on last month’s Bombay in the Bay performance
March 21, 2025
Nick Nguyen, the father of sophomores Chloe, Lauren and Noah Nguyen, explains his occupation as a prosthodontist and his career journey to a group of students at the career fair.
Professionals impart valuable insights at school’s annual Career Fair
March 19, 2025
The quartet performs at the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium’s High School Honors Recital on Jan. 11.
Sonarus Quartet takes saxophone performance to the next level
March 19, 2025
After the competition, Leung poses with Ms. Keys, the judge of the school-wide Poetry Out Loud contest.
Winners of Poetry Out Loud contest proceed to the county level
March 17, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Berger posts her videos on her YouTube channel for her friends and family to watch.
Senior documents end-of-high school memories on her YouTube Channel
March 19, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Head Coach Archie Ljepava coordinates the home meet against Monta Vista and McDonald on March 13.
Ljepava returns to head coaching role for track and field
March 21, 2025
Gragnola coaches senior Aidan Smith on how to hit a difficult shot from the rough before the boys’ golf match at the Saratoga Country Club on March 17.
Longtime golf coach brings decades of experience and traditions to the course
March 19, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 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
The endless possibilities you can do with a scribble of colors…
How to craft a letter for someone special
March 21, 2025
Badminton takes a lot more effort to learn than people think.
Fast-paced and action-packed, badminton remains an underrated sport
March 21, 2025
Especially with daylight savings pushing my wake-up time earlier, mornings can be more difficult than ever.
The top five worst morning annoyances, from a non-morning person
March 19, 2025
Swift singing during the Reputation Era at the record-breaking Eras Tour that saw a gross income of over $2 billion.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: I never scored a ticket, but I can’t stop thinking about it
March 19, 2025
Marukai Market in Cupertino has a wide assortment of Popin’ Cookin’ DIY candy kits.
Playing pretend chef with Popin’ Cookin’ kits was the favorite part of my childhood
March 19, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
 Senior outreach lead Ameya Saund’s painting for the fundraising event’s art auction shows multiple hands to highlight how collective action can accomplish much more than a sole actor.

FRC Robotics team helps bring education to underprivileged girls in rural India

Alec Guan and Beverly Xu • October 14, 2023

The Mechanical Science and Engineering Team’s (MSET) First Robotics Competition (FRC) team sent three student representatives — senior outreach lead Ameya Saund and juniors Sameera Kapur and Beverly...

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