Esther Luan

With low participation due to COVID-19, track coach predicts rough start to the season.

Recent legislative actions to restrict education about LGBTQ+ identity in schools have harmful implications.

They went 9-2 in preseason and won a key league game against Los Gatos at home on Jan. 14, despite missing key starters.

Early-season win over Aptos shows team’s strength.

Oct. 2 SAT scores at Monta Vista High released late with little explanation, causing complications in early decision and early action college applications.

Probably not.

Efficient practices and strong team chemistry contribute to the team’s outstanding performance.

Some seniors recommend going on in-person tours, while others find that they aren’t a necessity.   

School-wide assemblies and more engaging activities would better integrate new policies and inspire students to care about issues of sexual and gender violence

Due to time constraints, ASB forgoes traditional freshman class officer election process in favor of interviews.

Falcon reporter inspired to give in to spontaneity more often after reading the classic novel

Production of concert videos poses challenges, but students display incredible leadership and flexibility.  

Friendly competition and training together prove to be essential for their improvement  

From vending machines to murals, these fleeting experiences make the high school experience at Saratoga unique   

With hybrid schooling's beginning approaching rapidly, both students and teachers are looking forward to the partial return to school on April 12th. With this, various changes are coming to scheduling and daily routines.  

A combination of experience from returning veterans and enthusiasm from new players lead to a fulfilling pandemic season.  

Teachers find different ways to prevent phone use, while students take advantage of the increased accessibility  

This is a chance, no matter how dire the circumstances, for us to unite as a community.   

Schools disciplining students for vulgar comments they make on social media is unnecessary and harmful.

While many student employees have faced drastic job and policy changes, others have found success in working virtually.

Individuals all over the district have been working together to galvanize sexual assault and harassment reform they believe has been lacking within schools.

Newly established media club aims to teach photo, video and audio editing to students through weekly meetings and projects  

Link Crew commissioners and Link leaders debrief major difficulties and successes with planning freshman orientation over an online platform.

Administrators implement new safety and discipline regulations, provide resources for student wellness and work to increase curriculum quality

While school spirit is not crucial to students’ academic lives, it is a way for students to combat loneliness during social distancing.

Colleges forcing students to leave campus during quarantine left students without places to stay, potentially creating more problems.

Current and future ASB commissioners reflect on lessons learned, describe plans for next year

The impacts of the coronavirus on the school become more evident as policies change to fit the changing situation

Senior Alvin Ren and friend take advantage of spring break to make bike trip along Highway 1 to Los Angeles.

Sophomore Kristina Meier details experiences modeling for runways and photoshoots.

Like, why???

Lawyer Abigail Hing Wen draws inspiration from her own experiences in “Loveboat, Taipei,” telling an adventurous tale that dispels Asian American stereotypes.

Week-long event shares student and staff experiences and connects campus through school-wide activities.

School custodial staff struggles to deal with the sharp rise in defacing incidents on campus.

Encompassing annual themes are unnecessary and undermine speakers’ experiences

The team’s strong defensive team unable to make up for their offense struggling to score goals

Former competitive student athletes recount the challenges that led them to quit their sports  

Counting down the best moments from each year of the decade

Falcons focus on recruiting a hard working, resilient group of girls

A closer look into how English teachers create and revise their curriculum  

San Mateo High School administrators overreached by implementing a phone free policy, which restricts students, but doesn't truly teach them how to use technology responsibly.

October break provides two days to remove from the schedule.

Social standards within nostalgic video game prevent friendly relations between players.

Why the school decided to implement "healthy" vending machines and how cafeteria sales have been affected.

Marching band practices to put on a “timeless” show.

Seniors win annual quad day competition. Falcons win Homecoming game 56-35, Homecoming dance successful with sizeable turnout.

ewwwwwwwwwwwww.

Teachers should prioritize showing SHSTV for the benefit of students and staff.

The e-sports club, which achieved remarkable popularity last year as a new club, aims to hold more tournaments  

Many people dream of becoming idols, but when presented with the chance, they say no.

Despite efforts to separate the past from the present, Fremont Union High School District’s decision to fire controversial former judge was in the best interest of all involved.

Field trips provide opportunities to apply concepts and develop intellectual curiosity and subject interest.

Harsh punishments for not meeting minimum attendance to drastically affect newer, inexperienced clubs.  

The use of laminated paper as a bathroom pass does not solve any of the problems students had with the flip flop passes.

Why TikTok became so successful and how it broke musical.ly’s glass ceiling

Alex Tran and Austin Shi recall experiences of marching with world-renowned drum corps Blue Devils.