It’s a Fincelli thing. December 9, 2011 — by Cristina Curcelli and Sarah Finley One of the many problems that Falcon writers face is coming up with oh-so-clever nicknames for their personal columns. This problem usually makes its appearance the night before an issue is scheduled to be sent to the printer, when the journalism room is a mixture of chaos, stress and excitement. read more »
Are private schools really worth it? " December 8, 2011 — by Megan Benzing Whether we spend money or save it, we all care about and use it. We ask ourselves questions every day regarding its use: “Should I really get a large drink for two more dollars?”; “Maybe I shouldn’t get this shirt, it’s too expensive” or even “I got 20 bucks today, let’s go spend it all!” read more »
PC: Reality check: Your cars are valuable, treat them that way " December 8, 2011 — by Megan Benzing In our high school, kids don’t seem to appreciate the things they are given, especially when it comes to cars. For those of you who don’t know, I drive the classic “mommy van”—a 1999 teal Toyota Sienna. It’s my mom’s, and if she needs it, I’m out of luck. But personally, I’m thankful I even get a vehicle to drive. read more »
Columnist ponders the future of the penny " December 5, 2011 — by Sarah Finley When I was young, coins never ceased to amaze me. They were full of possibilities, for they could be flipped, spun, counted, organized, shined—the opportunities were endless. But unlike many of my other toys, they were worth something in the world. Coins could be used to purchase other items, so they were powerful in my eyes. read more »
Smart siblings, high expectations " December 5, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield I’m 15 years old, and I’m a sophomore. That’s pretty normal, for most people. But, in my family, I’m falling behind. If I was like my brothers, I’d be halfway to a degree from West Valley College. I go to Saratoga High, not West Valley. But I do have two older brothers, Matt and Andy, who began attending WVC at 13 and 15 respectively. read more »
McDonalds, lunch bags and soggy buns; the lunch thief takes all December 3, 2011 — by Samuel Liu It’s like this. I’m walking out from second period, knowing that my lunch is waiting for me on the table next to the office. I’m salivating. I look around for a bag with “Samuel Liu” written prominently on it, and I look again, and then cry out in anguish. read more »
The decline of SHS culture " November 16, 2011 — by Cristina Curcelli Two anti-bullying assemblies in a six-month period, people being singled out at rallies with offensive jokes and a disqualification from Homecoming because of inappropriate and offensive humor. Welcome to the new and not-so-improved SHS. read more »
Being sick is an adventure November 10, 2011 — by Aasim Naqvi Having a cold is quite an adventure. read more »
What about my heritage? November 2, 2011 — by McKenna Galvin Every time Club Day rolls around, it’s hard not to be impressed by the variety of clubs we have on campus that work to preserve various cultures. From Indian Club to Asian Club, the quad is filled with tables celebrating the unique heritages present in Saratoga. It seems that everyone has a place where they can share unique traditions and customs of their culture. read more »
Our generation is the iGeneration … thanks to one genius " October 27, 2011 — by Mac Hyde Our generation is unlike any previous. We have grown up in a time of relative world stability in a country that is alone in the world as power. We have grown up in a region of the world that relies dominantly on white collar jobs. We are the first to grow up in a world with computers and more importantly, the first to grow up with a device that puts the entire world at our fingertips. read more »