Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion seamlessly blends intrigue and action December 14, 2023 — by Kevin Yang Spoiler alert: This review contains references to key plot points. After the massive success of their Witcher video game franchise in 2012, the famous video game developers CD Projekt Red decided to venture out and create something entirely different from their preceding work: an action-adventure role-playing game based on the famous tabletop game Cyberpunk. This […] read more » Recent alumni offer their report card on how SHS prepared them for elite colleges December 13, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Saratoga High, one of the top public high schools in California, is consistently commended for its academic rigor and success, according to data from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The 2023-2024 U.S. News national high school rankings reports that 91% of the students achieve proficiency in math, 94% in reading and 65% […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » Another day, another win for the ‘OG’ Fortnite December 11, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen Remember 2018? It seems a lot longer ago than just five years. Since then, the world has changed in big — and often deeply unpleasant — ways: a global pandemic, economic downturns and seemingly extreme inflation. Things sometimes seem a little more bleak in 2023, a little less hopeful. However, Fortnite fans recently turned back […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Recent alumni offer their report card on how SHS prepared them for elite colleges December 13, 2023 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Saratoga High, one of the top public high schools in California, is consistently commended for its academic rigor and success, according to data from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The 2023-2024 U.S. News national high school rankings reports that 91% of the students achieve proficiency in math, 94% in reading and 65% […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » Another day, another win for the ‘OG’ Fortnite December 11, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen Remember 2018? It seems a lot longer ago than just five years. Since then, the world has changed in big — and often deeply unpleasant — ways: a global pandemic, economic downturns and seemingly extreme inflation. Things sometimes seem a little more bleak in 2023, a little less hopeful. However, Fortnite fans recently turned back […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » Another day, another win for the ‘OG’ Fortnite December 11, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen Remember 2018? It seems a lot longer ago than just five years. Since then, the world has changed in big — and often deeply unpleasant — ways: a global pandemic, economic downturns and seemingly extreme inflation. Things sometimes seem a little more bleak in 2023, a little less hopeful. However, Fortnite fans recently turned back […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Another day, another win for the ‘OG’ Fortnite December 11, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen Remember 2018? It seems a lot longer ago than just five years. Since then, the world has changed in big — and often deeply unpleasant — ways: a global pandemic, economic downturns and seemingly extreme inflation. Things sometimes seem a little more bleak in 2023, a little less hopeful. However, Fortnite fans recently turned back […] read more » Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Seniors’ guide to college visits December 7, 2023 — by Anamika Anand & William Cao As juniors move closer to senior year, many find themselves scrolling through a multitude of websites, confused and nervous as they grapple with the daunting decision of where to apply from the plethora of colleges and universities worldwide. As seniors currently in the midst of our applications, we highly advise visiting colleges in person whenever […] read more » Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit December 7, 2023 — by Emily Wu Junior Rani Khanna recalls the feeling of accomplishment that went with making her first piece of jewelry in 6th grade at Hillbrook Middle School. She tried to get the shape of a piece of clay just right on her first try, squeezed a drop of light blue dye into the little ball and shaped it […] read more » ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ spotlights struggles of those who just don’t mesh with the holiday December 7, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan It’s a crisp December evening, and I’m huddled in bed with a cup of warm tea as Vince Guaraldi’s delightful jazz piano rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here” fills the air with warmth. The time has come to relish my favorite holiday tradition: rewatching the iconic 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Peanuts” holiday […] read more » SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes call attention to the shortcomings in treatment of actors and screenwriters and result in major victories for unions December 7, 2023 — by Zack Zhang A shocking scene occurred during the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer” at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11: The all-star cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, left immediately after walking the red carpet and did not stay to watch the movie. Their absence was just one of […] read more » A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
A musical journey, from Beethoven to The Fat Rat December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan As a kid in elementary school, I was heavily influenced by my parents’ taste in music. Some days I would listen to classical piano, enjoying the light scales and chords. Other days, I would listen to the grandiose harmonies of orchestras, artists such as Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. One of my favorite songs was “Marriage […] read more » In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons December 4, 2023 — by Amy Miao and Emily Wu Half-eaten apples and oily cafeteria pizza littered the ground as Class of ‘22 alumna Selina Chen — a former news editor for The Falcon — dug through six overflowing recycling bins around the school. Her gloved hands dripped with unidentifiable liquids as the stench of decomposing waste hung in the air. Photographing and gathering evidence […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast