Cici Xu

Despite working with a condensed roster, the athletes are improving every game and growing closer as a team

Assistant principal Matt Torrens, senior Raya Khanna and juniors Ishir Lakhani and Ally Tan share their positive experiences of asking for help

Admin team urges students to change their habits.

New to the Chinese Department, Chenhui Wu and Rita Yeh adjust to teaching at the school while implementing new changes to the curriculum.

Collective drought mitigation efforts from the city, county and federal level shed a positive light to the on-going water crisis in the United States.

The classic Disneyland ride inspired me to face life once again after the pandemic.

Current UIUC freshman Omkar Kulkarni discovered his passion for flying, continuing his dad’s legacy.

Unfortunately, in this country, the return to large crowds also means the return of mass shootings. The March For Our Lives movement, in response to the recent uptick in incidents, is moving to prevent any more tragedies through passing legislation and educating the public.

As students mentally suffer in isolation during a pandemic, more frequent group projects and conversations with peers are desperately needed.    

The film, nominated as one of eight films for the Best Picture Award, embraces serenity and discusses coping with life hardened by the pandemic.   

Though the county is still in the Red Tier, teachers and staff remain optimistic as a new ventilation system was installed and classrooms are rearranged.   

Despite the ongoing pandemic, 16-days-Lunar New Year celebrations continued as I connected with my community in Beijing, China, maintaining traditions such as Bai Nian or wishing happy new year to elders.   

Over winter break, sophomore Maithili Kulkarni and senior Omkar Kulkarni revisited the Himalayas on a rigorous 16-days trekking journey.   

“The Prom,” a Netflix musical revolving around a gay teenager in a highly conservative town, is superficial in its depiction of the LGBTQ+ community.  

The pandemic has added new routines for the maintenance department; however, it does not prevent the staff from being optimistic and getting ahead of their projects.   

Pervasive social media activism often makes students feel there is only one acceptable opinion.  

 In order to build endurance for the upcoming cross country season, sophomore Carolyn Wang has been running early in the morning and motivating other runners to join her.   

Hoping to hold proms during Phase 3 of distance learning in April, junior and senior class officers have started to plan for the events.   

Free speech activist Mary Beth Tinker empowers students through her virtual presentation on the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court Case, which served as a key turning point for the acknowledgements of students’ First Amendment rights.   

 Climate Clock in New York effectively represents  victims of climate change and urges the public to find ways to reduce carbon dioxide emission, which can lead to a major climate catastrophe.   

Hollywood TV show “Modern Family” embraces audiences of all backgrounds and accurately represents the diversity in American society.

As shelter-in-place continues, parents work to mitigate the lack of socialization and increasing screen time impacting their children.  

In the midst of a political rivalry, the American government should still defend the definition of democracy in which the people’s judgements matter.  

I used to love in-person school for the opportunities I had to walk during the day, but due to quarantine, I have lost all my motivation to exercise.   

After learning about the unhealthy impacts of too much screen time, I decided to mitigate my toxic lifestyle by “flattening the curve” of my screen time.    

The new online AP exam tests threaten technical failure but provide different experience.  

Green Team organizes five online activities to celebrate the 50th Earth Week, embracing the theme “50 years ago.”

 Students and teachers face challenges while adapting to online classes, but some find benefits from spending more time with families.   

Junior Anthony Qin seeks a new way to entertain his Instagram followers with his saxophone performances by editing his videos using green screen effects during quarantine.   

‘The Crown’ courageously portrays the stories of monarchy in a way that other series never did before.

After 10 years of running, my dad took on the role of being my marathon training coach.

Common Roots and eight staff members teamed up in Sources of Strength aiming to create a more cohesive campus environment

Staring at a black computer screen is my irrational fear.

Those who traveled to China since Jan. 1 have been told to stay home for two weeks.  

While other high schools went solar years ago, SHS remains without this technology

Falcons have their sights set on remaining in the upper division and sending star players to CCS.  

The controversial satire film “Jojo Rabbit” was nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, which brought support but also severe critics.   

Students not cleaning after themselves leads to increased work by the maintenance staff.

Frazier finds her place in the spotlight   

Sophomore Tina Hu expresses her passions for both art and nature through the comparison of art classes from China to Saratoga

Sophomore Harrison Dance and senior Shivam Verma place 25th and 30th, respectively, at boys’ cross country state championships   

SHS wrestling team is planning on changing their focus this year onto more basic techniques that will help them prepare for their future matches.

Bharatanatyam dancer sophomore Ishanya Hebbalae and martial artist senior Prosper Chiu discuss their sports’ significance

With the help from Green Team, the new maintenance supervisor Paul Weir and the administrators, SHS is predicting to officially launch compost as being the first few high schools to incorporate it on their campuses.

It is important to learn to gain empathy for others and view the world from multiple dimensions to get a more complete answer.

Seven speedy athletes race at Mt. San Antonio College for annual Mt. SAC invitational

New electric kiln allows ceramics students to fire their projects at higher temperatures and is a safer alternative to previous gas kiln 

As they near the last stretch of the season, girls’ cross country look beyond with hope

Underrated artist Maggie Rogers’ pop music is dreamy with a hint of Indie style.

With the prospects of running to states for the first time in four years, boys’ cross country implements harder workouts and stricter regimes.

Increased members and enthusiasm of girls’ cross country fuels  anticipation throughout team

With the environmental impacts of waste disposal becoming more and more evident, many have decided to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling and reduce their own waste.