Students learn to balance in-person school with newly discovered hobbies October 17, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas A few months into quarantine, sophomore Minh Do began baking crepe cakes as a hobby. The process of tweaking the measurements for the ingredients was something that made Do relaxed and happy during the period of isolation. In October 2020, Do even created a crepe cake company called Mille Couche, and since then, he has […] read more » Tackling the worst drought in 1,200 years: Why Saratogans should care October 17, 2021 — by Cici Xu On Herriman Avenue just out front of the school, recent renovations echoed a trend that is occurring all over the state: At three houses, dry, brown grass lawns have been replaced with new soil and drought-resistant bushes — landscaping meant to cut down on water usage. Scientists say the West is experiencing its worst drought […] read more » Students details fading connection with religion October 14, 2021 — by Arnav Swamy The following interviews have been lightly edited by The Falcon for clarity and brevity. Juniors Tony Fernandes and Rohit Sriram detail their current relationship with religion, how it has dwindled over time, and their opinions on the fate of religion as humanity progresses. Fernandes grew up with significant Christian influence but now identifies […] read more » Beijing’s grip on Chinese gaming and media tightens October 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Andrew Lin In recent months, The People’s Republic of China has reined in its economic and social policies, following decades of loosening standards. First, it banned cryptocurrency; next came progressive taxes on the ultrarich following several high-profile disappearances of Chinese billionaires such as Jack Ma and ex-real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang. Soon after, the government said anyone […] read more » Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake October 8, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye During the first Ethics in Technology club meeting on Sept. 13, members excitedly voiced their opinions about different fields of ethics that they wanted to learn more about. A popular idea that surfaced was AI and privacy, so junior co-presidents Lisa Fung and Isha Goswami adapted their club curriculum to cover the new topics more […] read more » A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Tackling the worst drought in 1,200 years: Why Saratogans should care October 17, 2021 — by Cici Xu On Herriman Avenue just out front of the school, recent renovations echoed a trend that is occurring all over the state: At three houses, dry, brown grass lawns have been replaced with new soil and drought-resistant bushes — landscaping meant to cut down on water usage. Scientists say the West is experiencing its worst drought […] read more » Students details fading connection with religion October 14, 2021 — by Arnav Swamy The following interviews have been lightly edited by The Falcon for clarity and brevity. Juniors Tony Fernandes and Rohit Sriram detail their current relationship with religion, how it has dwindled over time, and their opinions on the fate of religion as humanity progresses. Fernandes grew up with significant Christian influence but now identifies […] read more » Beijing’s grip on Chinese gaming and media tightens October 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Andrew Lin In recent months, The People’s Republic of China has reined in its economic and social policies, following decades of loosening standards. First, it banned cryptocurrency; next came progressive taxes on the ultrarich following several high-profile disappearances of Chinese billionaires such as Jack Ma and ex-real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang. Soon after, the government said anyone […] read more » Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake October 8, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye During the first Ethics in Technology club meeting on Sept. 13, members excitedly voiced their opinions about different fields of ethics that they wanted to learn more about. A popular idea that surfaced was AI and privacy, so junior co-presidents Lisa Fung and Isha Goswami adapted their club curriculum to cover the new topics more […] read more » A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Students details fading connection with religion October 14, 2021 — by Arnav Swamy The following interviews have been lightly edited by The Falcon for clarity and brevity. Juniors Tony Fernandes and Rohit Sriram detail their current relationship with religion, how it has dwindled over time, and their opinions on the fate of religion as humanity progresses. Fernandes grew up with significant Christian influence but now identifies […] read more » Beijing’s grip on Chinese gaming and media tightens October 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Andrew Lin In recent months, The People’s Republic of China has reined in its economic and social policies, following decades of loosening standards. First, it banned cryptocurrency; next came progressive taxes on the ultrarich following several high-profile disappearances of Chinese billionaires such as Jack Ma and ex-real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang. Soon after, the government said anyone […] read more » Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake October 8, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye During the first Ethics in Technology club meeting on Sept. 13, members excitedly voiced their opinions about different fields of ethics that they wanted to learn more about. A popular idea that surfaced was AI and privacy, so junior co-presidents Lisa Fung and Isha Goswami adapted their club curriculum to cover the new topics more […] read more » A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Beijing’s grip on Chinese gaming and media tightens October 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Andrew Lin In recent months, The People’s Republic of China has reined in its economic and social policies, following decades of loosening standards. First, it banned cryptocurrency; next came progressive taxes on the ultrarich following several high-profile disappearances of Chinese billionaires such as Jack Ma and ex-real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang. Soon after, the government said anyone […] read more » Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake October 8, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye During the first Ethics in Technology club meeting on Sept. 13, members excitedly voiced their opinions about different fields of ethics that they wanted to learn more about. A popular idea that surfaced was AI and privacy, so junior co-presidents Lisa Fung and Isha Goswami adapted their club curriculum to cover the new topics more […] read more » A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Ethics In Technology club aims to educate students on its namesake October 8, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Aiden Ye During the first Ethics in Technology club meeting on Sept. 13, members excitedly voiced their opinions about different fields of ethics that they wanted to learn more about. A popular idea that surfaced was AI and privacy, so junior co-presidents Lisa Fung and Isha Goswami adapted their club curriculum to cover the new topics more […] read more » A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
A news flash for ‘Harry Potter’ fans: Everybody’s favorite bumbling giant was likely a secret member of Voldemort’s inner circle October 8, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra In the “Harry Potter” series, Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant who acts as a friend and mentor to Harry. His character adds a sense of loyalty, friendship, kindness and wildness into the books through his various exploits with Harry. Fans have noticed, however, that there is an abundance of evidence in the books that points […] read more » The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
The Bye Bye Man followed me out of film and didn’t want to leave October 7, 2021 — by Benjamin Li As the coin slowly rolled across the floor, behind my wall and under my bed, I pulled the blanket tighter around my body, desperately trying not to overthink. A second coin hit the floor. That sound shattered my hopes: It’s the Bye Bye Man, I thought. I’m screwed. The Bye Bye Man is a character […] read more » We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
We hate astrology October 7, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Viraaj Reddi “Oh my god, are you a Pisces? The horoscope for today says that you’ll lose something important. Here, let me get my incense. What’s your rising sign? And your birth date?” Don’t feel bad if you didn’t understand a word of the above spiel; few would be able to decipher the word-vomit going on there. […] read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai While teaching one of her remote learning classes in August 2020, English teacher Amy Keys learned that she needed to evacuate her home in UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) faculty housing within 12 hours due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire. After finishing her 7th period class, she began packing photographs, important documents, her adult children’s […] read more » I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
I’m a senior and still can’t drive. We exist. October 6, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Driving through the bustling streets of downtown Los Angeles in August, I felt my anxiety climb to an all-time high. While visiting UCLA with my family, I was simultaneously practicing for my driving test at a DMV in Glendale shortly thereafter. The trouble that day started when I approached an unprotected left turn on a […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast