From cheating online to struggling in person November 14, 2021 — by Shannon Ma and Stephanie Sun Editor’s note: Nick and Marie are pseudonyms used to protect the identities of the two students interviewed for this story. When junior Nick first heard that schools were reopening in the fall for in-person education, instead of feeling jangling nerves of excitement, his stomach sank. Stress and anxiety gripped him as he pictured taking a […] read more » Jaz’s Blog: Junior experiments with emotion-packed poetry on self-made blog November 12, 2021 — by Hannah Lee “Your hand on the edge of my jaw… An arm against the small of my back… Legs tangled together… Like the roots of a tree.” These lines are found in the first stanza of “Roots,” a poem junior Jasmine Ispasoiu published in October on her self-produced blog website. From what started as a love for […] read more » School hosts Friday Family Time to answer parent questions November 12, 2021 — by Jonny Luo This month’s FAQ Principal Greg Louie, guidance counselor Alinna Satake and 15 parents sat in a circle on Oct. 15 in the community center, discussing topics such as college admissions, GPA calculations, concerns for students’ mental health and even the Los Gatos mom who was arrested in October and accused of hosting drunken teen parties. […] read more » School sees increase in iPad usage for both students and staff November 9, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli When students walk into Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim’s math class, they see him writing on his iPad instead of writing on the whiteboard. After transitioning back to full in-person learning this fall, teachers like Yim, in addition to his students, continue to use iPads and similar electronic devices because of their convenience. Over quarantine, […] read more » So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here November 7, 2021 — by Sam Bai By continuously procrastinating on my homework assignments, I was able to try out the different games The Falcon staff has reviewed recently. BTD6: “Bloons Tower Defense 6” is the raddest of games. You can buy this game for only ten dollars (or $1 on sale) and easily rack up hundreds of hours on it. There […] read more » The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Jaz’s Blog: Junior experiments with emotion-packed poetry on self-made blog November 12, 2021 — by Hannah Lee “Your hand on the edge of my jaw… An arm against the small of my back… Legs tangled together… Like the roots of a tree.” These lines are found in the first stanza of “Roots,” a poem junior Jasmine Ispasoiu published in October on her self-produced blog website. From what started as a love for […] read more » School hosts Friday Family Time to answer parent questions November 12, 2021 — by Jonny Luo This month’s FAQ Principal Greg Louie, guidance counselor Alinna Satake and 15 parents sat in a circle on Oct. 15 in the community center, discussing topics such as college admissions, GPA calculations, concerns for students’ mental health and even the Los Gatos mom who was arrested in October and accused of hosting drunken teen parties. […] read more » School sees increase in iPad usage for both students and staff November 9, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli When students walk into Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim’s math class, they see him writing on his iPad instead of writing on the whiteboard. After transitioning back to full in-person learning this fall, teachers like Yim, in addition to his students, continue to use iPads and similar electronic devices because of their convenience. Over quarantine, […] read more » So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here November 7, 2021 — by Sam Bai By continuously procrastinating on my homework assignments, I was able to try out the different games The Falcon staff has reviewed recently. BTD6: “Bloons Tower Defense 6” is the raddest of games. You can buy this game for only ten dollars (or $1 on sale) and easily rack up hundreds of hours on it. There […] read more » The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
School hosts Friday Family Time to answer parent questions November 12, 2021 — by Jonny Luo This month’s FAQ Principal Greg Louie, guidance counselor Alinna Satake and 15 parents sat in a circle on Oct. 15 in the community center, discussing topics such as college admissions, GPA calculations, concerns for students’ mental health and even the Los Gatos mom who was arrested in October and accused of hosting drunken teen parties. […] read more » School sees increase in iPad usage for both students and staff November 9, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli When students walk into Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim’s math class, they see him writing on his iPad instead of writing on the whiteboard. After transitioning back to full in-person learning this fall, teachers like Yim, in addition to his students, continue to use iPads and similar electronic devices because of their convenience. Over quarantine, […] read more » So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here November 7, 2021 — by Sam Bai By continuously procrastinating on my homework assignments, I was able to try out the different games The Falcon staff has reviewed recently. BTD6: “Bloons Tower Defense 6” is the raddest of games. You can buy this game for only ten dollars (or $1 on sale) and easily rack up hundreds of hours on it. There […] read more » The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
School sees increase in iPad usage for both students and staff November 9, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli When students walk into Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim’s math class, they see him writing on his iPad instead of writing on the whiteboard. After transitioning back to full in-person learning this fall, teachers like Yim, in addition to his students, continue to use iPads and similar electronic devices because of their convenience. Over quarantine, […] read more » So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here November 7, 2021 — by Sam Bai By continuously procrastinating on my homework assignments, I was able to try out the different games The Falcon staff has reviewed recently. BTD6: “Bloons Tower Defense 6” is the raddest of games. You can buy this game for only ten dollars (or $1 on sale) and easily rack up hundreds of hours on it. There […] read more » The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here November 7, 2021 — by Sam Bai By continuously procrastinating on my homework assignments, I was able to try out the different games The Falcon staff has reviewed recently. BTD6: “Bloons Tower Defense 6” is the raddest of games. You can buy this game for only ten dollars (or $1 on sale) and easily rack up hundreds of hours on it. There […] read more » The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
The ‘intimidation’ factor: What elements make some people more deserving of respect and awe? November 7, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta Sophomore Ella Asher is 5 foot 10, making her appear more mature and older than many of her peers. With both basketball and volleyball skills under her belt, Asher can be found walking around campus in a sweatshirt, full-length pants and Vans. Unlike some of her shorter classmates, Asher said she doesn’t worry about appearing […] read more » Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Being unvaccinated amid a push for vaccination November 4, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Nikhil Mathihalli Editor’s Note: Katie and Jennifer are pseudonyms used to preserve anonymity. When junior Katie walked into her first-period class on the first day of school, all she could focus on was what the students around her would think about her vaccination status. One by one, her friends asked her if she had received the […] read more » In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
In-person venues use various methods to protect attendees from COVID-19 November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas When sophomore Meher Bhatnagar arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheater for the Pitbull concert on Sept. 26, she was shocked to find that the staff didn’t comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines listed on the venue’s website, such as asking to see proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Even though the California Department of […] read more » Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Winter Formal planning aims to overcome setbacks amid ongoing pandemic restrictions November 4, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Although this year’s dance commission faced challenges planning for Winter Formal due to COVID-19 restrictions, they rose to the occasion. Hoping for an off-campus formal — the first in four years — junior head commissioner Avani Kongetira, juniors Elsa Blom and Jackie Ryu, sophomore Skyler Dyal and freshman Haasika Thammaneni began planning well in advance. […] read more » New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
New technical theater class prepares for fall play November 4, 2021 — by Victoria Hu “OK, flats teams, go!” A steady stream of cheerful chatter and the low hum of machines sound through the workshop located behind the science building. The scent of wood fills the room as stage tech students bustle around sawing, drilling and assembling planks of wood to create set pieces for the fall play “A Midsummer […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast