Top 10: reasons I hate the beach May 4, 2024 — by Amy Luo 10. The crowd Just the sight of enormous crowds within no more than an arms-length from each other at the beach makes me exhausted. It’s also a little disturbing that everybody is only a few pieces of cloth from being naked. 9. The flying volleyballs There’s always college students playing beach volleyball. I wouldn’t mind […] read more » Beyond family traditions: How classes and clubs help students stay connected to their cultures May 4, 2024 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang As the sun sets and the sky darkens, vibrant splashes of traditional attire and pandals (a temporary stage with structural decorations) sparkle throughout India and among the Bengali diaspora in October during Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over demons. Each pandal conveys a unique message in its art, […] read more » We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Finding community in fantasy card games May 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi Hunched over a hand of “Magic: the Gathering” cards, on Sept. 28, 2023, Mason Hendley anxiously contemplated his next move as his chances of winning a Las Vegas tournament dwindled — one more loss and he would be out. It was a high-stakes night for Mason, as he was participating in his largest tournament yet […] read more » Summer volunteering in the Bay Area: a guide to seeking the opportunities May 4, 2024 — by Angela Tan In the 9.5 weeks of summer when you aren’t confined in a stuffy classroom, endless possibilities abound for how to spend your free time. Some students attend summer programs at universities to further their passion in a field, while others take a relaxing vacation to a distant country and some stay home to enjoy the […] read more » Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Beyond family traditions: How classes and clubs help students stay connected to their cultures May 4, 2024 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang As the sun sets and the sky darkens, vibrant splashes of traditional attire and pandals (a temporary stage with structural decorations) sparkle throughout India and among the Bengali diaspora in October during Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over demons. Each pandal conveys a unique message in its art, […] read more » We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Finding community in fantasy card games May 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi Hunched over a hand of “Magic: the Gathering” cards, on Sept. 28, 2023, Mason Hendley anxiously contemplated his next move as his chances of winning a Las Vegas tournament dwindled — one more loss and he would be out. It was a high-stakes night for Mason, as he was participating in his largest tournament yet […] read more » Summer volunteering in the Bay Area: a guide to seeking the opportunities May 4, 2024 — by Angela Tan In the 9.5 weeks of summer when you aren’t confined in a stuffy classroom, endless possibilities abound for how to spend your free time. Some students attend summer programs at universities to further their passion in a field, while others take a relaxing vacation to a distant country and some stay home to enjoy the […] read more » Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Finding community in fantasy card games May 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi Hunched over a hand of “Magic: the Gathering” cards, on Sept. 28, 2023, Mason Hendley anxiously contemplated his next move as his chances of winning a Las Vegas tournament dwindled — one more loss and he would be out. It was a high-stakes night for Mason, as he was participating in his largest tournament yet […] read more » Summer volunteering in the Bay Area: a guide to seeking the opportunities May 4, 2024 — by Angela Tan In the 9.5 weeks of summer when you aren’t confined in a stuffy classroom, endless possibilities abound for how to spend your free time. Some students attend summer programs at universities to further their passion in a field, while others take a relaxing vacation to a distant country and some stay home to enjoy the […] read more » Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Finding community in fantasy card games May 4, 2024 — by Eric Shi Hunched over a hand of “Magic: the Gathering” cards, on Sept. 28, 2023, Mason Hendley anxiously contemplated his next move as his chances of winning a Las Vegas tournament dwindled — one more loss and he would be out. It was a high-stakes night for Mason, as he was participating in his largest tournament yet […] read more » Summer volunteering in the Bay Area: a guide to seeking the opportunities May 4, 2024 — by Angela Tan In the 9.5 weeks of summer when you aren’t confined in a stuffy classroom, endless possibilities abound for how to spend your free time. Some students attend summer programs at universities to further their passion in a field, while others take a relaxing vacation to a distant country and some stay home to enjoy the […] read more » Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Summer volunteering in the Bay Area: a guide to seeking the opportunities May 4, 2024 — by Angela Tan In the 9.5 weeks of summer when you aren’t confined in a stuffy classroom, endless possibilities abound for how to spend your free time. Some students attend summer programs at universities to further their passion in a field, while others take a relaxing vacation to a distant country and some stay home to enjoy the […] read more » Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Board games stay afloat among the rising online gaming industry May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao Crowded around the little square game board of “Clue” with five of my friends during spring break, I kept my cards close to my chest, only taking small peeks when I was sure no one was watching. When the candlestick was revealed to be the weapon, a lightbulb went off in my head as I […] read more » Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Jack (Dong, Gong, and Tong) of all trades May 4, 2024 — by Shirina Cao On the first day of sophomore year, Jack Tong stepped into English teacher Emily Wu’s 6th period. It soon became clear a hilarious and confusing dynamic had happened. There were three Jacks in the room: Jack Tong, Jack Dong and Jack Gong. The class erupted into laughter. “Hearing my name being called out so much […] read more » Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Top 10 cafeteria delicacies May 3, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Editor’s Note: The following ranking is an individual writer’s opinion and is not reflective of the opinion of the whole Saratoga Falcon staff. 10. Chicken Alfredo Pasta It seems to me that this is one meal that’s always left after arriving late to the lunch line and is still somehow cold even after being under […] read more » Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Top 10: ways to fall May 2, 2024 — by Beverly Xu 10. Slip on a banana peel Come on — be more original. Go bananas! 9. Step on a soccer ball instead of dribbling it All sides of the ball look the same anyway — how could you possibly know which side to kick? 8. Get out of bed too quickly This is what you get […] read more » Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Saratoga: Surprising hometown to old-time Hollywood royalty April 30, 2024 — by Sunny Cao When one thinks of “Old Hollywood,” they might picture the star-studded 1920s or the black-and-white film reel aesthetic and tales of typical old love stories and heartache in the ‘40s or perhaps the Marilyn Monroe age of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. For my part, I’ve always been quite intrigued by the classic films that […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast