Online mafia game infiltrates students’ lives May 2, 2008 — by Emily Chen and Gautham Ganesan Senior Daniel Yang rushes home after school and logs on to his computer, tentatively maneuvering his way to an online forum to discover the unthinkable: he has been killed. No, Yang is still alive and well in a physical sense, but his online Mafia persona has been eliminated. Mafia, a popular campfire game in which players are assigned roles as either a member of the “mafia,” or a “civlian,” has found its way online. Members of the mafia choose a civilian to “kill” during the night phase of the game, while civilians try to figure out who the mafia is during the day phase. read more » School clubs in danger of being cut May 1, 2008 — by Elizabeth Lee Every year the list of clubs on campus expands, but many new clubs have not shown any signs of vitality this year. ASB is preparing to investigate this issue further and determine the future of inactive clubs. Out of the total 76-80 clubs on campus, approximately 10-20 percent will be disbanded by the end of this school year, ASB members said. Students are being dishonest by signing up as a club but failing to perform club activities, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » Pancake Breakfast aims to bring community together with music April 30, 2008 — by Annie Lee When people think of student bands and orchestras performing, they might imagine an audience of parents falling asleep to a two-hour concerto. The music department’s Pancake Breakfast breaks the community mold. With a freshly made breakfast and 18 student groups performing lively music, the event is a community favorite. The breakfast is an annual gathering of community members on the first Sunday morning of May from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year, the event happens Sunday when student groups from grades 5-12 will perform their well-practiced shows for the community. read more » Gov students bring lessons to Foothill Elementary School April 30, 2008 — by Tim Tsai It isn’t often that students become the teachers, but the students of history teacher Mike Davey’s U.S. Government classes had the chance to play the role on April 18 and 25 at Foothill Elementary. The classes traveled to Foothill to give presentations on what it means to be an American and on the freedom of speech. Some students performed educational skits and gave PowerPoint presentations, while others split the elementary students into groups and had them argue landmark cases throughout American history. read more » Safine to replace Wasserman as assistant principal next year April 25, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram and Gautham Ganesan Following the announcement of assistant principal Gail Wasserman’s retirement, the school has named guidance counselor Brian Safine as her replacement, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead students at SHS,” said Safine. “I’m very happy about the direction the school has taken in the five years I’ve been here, and I’m happy to move that even further.” read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
School clubs in danger of being cut May 1, 2008 — by Elizabeth Lee Every year the list of clubs on campus expands, but many new clubs have not shown any signs of vitality this year. ASB is preparing to investigate this issue further and determine the future of inactive clubs. Out of the total 76-80 clubs on campus, approximately 10-20 percent will be disbanded by the end of this school year, ASB members said. Students are being dishonest by signing up as a club but failing to perform club activities, according to assistant principal Karen Hyde. read more » Pancake Breakfast aims to bring community together with music April 30, 2008 — by Annie Lee When people think of student bands and orchestras performing, they might imagine an audience of parents falling asleep to a two-hour concerto. The music department’s Pancake Breakfast breaks the community mold. With a freshly made breakfast and 18 student groups performing lively music, the event is a community favorite. The breakfast is an annual gathering of community members on the first Sunday morning of May from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year, the event happens Sunday when student groups from grades 5-12 will perform their well-practiced shows for the community. read more » Gov students bring lessons to Foothill Elementary School April 30, 2008 — by Tim Tsai It isn’t often that students become the teachers, but the students of history teacher Mike Davey’s U.S. Government classes had the chance to play the role on April 18 and 25 at Foothill Elementary. The classes traveled to Foothill to give presentations on what it means to be an American and on the freedom of speech. Some students performed educational skits and gave PowerPoint presentations, while others split the elementary students into groups and had them argue landmark cases throughout American history. read more » Safine to replace Wasserman as assistant principal next year April 25, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram and Gautham Ganesan Following the announcement of assistant principal Gail Wasserman’s retirement, the school has named guidance counselor Brian Safine as her replacement, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead students at SHS,” said Safine. “I’m very happy about the direction the school has taken in the five years I’ve been here, and I’m happy to move that even further.” read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Pancake Breakfast aims to bring community together with music April 30, 2008 — by Annie Lee When people think of student bands and orchestras performing, they might imagine an audience of parents falling asleep to a two-hour concerto. The music department’s Pancake Breakfast breaks the community mold. With a freshly made breakfast and 18 student groups performing lively music, the event is a community favorite. The breakfast is an annual gathering of community members on the first Sunday morning of May from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year, the event happens Sunday when student groups from grades 5-12 will perform their well-practiced shows for the community. read more » Gov students bring lessons to Foothill Elementary School April 30, 2008 — by Tim Tsai It isn’t often that students become the teachers, but the students of history teacher Mike Davey’s U.S. Government classes had the chance to play the role on April 18 and 25 at Foothill Elementary. The classes traveled to Foothill to give presentations on what it means to be an American and on the freedom of speech. Some students performed educational skits and gave PowerPoint presentations, while others split the elementary students into groups and had them argue landmark cases throughout American history. read more » Safine to replace Wasserman as assistant principal next year April 25, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram and Gautham Ganesan Following the announcement of assistant principal Gail Wasserman’s retirement, the school has named guidance counselor Brian Safine as her replacement, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead students at SHS,” said Safine. “I’m very happy about the direction the school has taken in the five years I’ve been here, and I’m happy to move that even further.” read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Gov students bring lessons to Foothill Elementary School April 30, 2008 — by Tim Tsai It isn’t often that students become the teachers, but the students of history teacher Mike Davey’s U.S. Government classes had the chance to play the role on April 18 and 25 at Foothill Elementary. The classes traveled to Foothill to give presentations on what it means to be an American and on the freedom of speech. Some students performed educational skits and gave PowerPoint presentations, while others split the elementary students into groups and had them argue landmark cases throughout American history. read more » Safine to replace Wasserman as assistant principal next year April 25, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram and Gautham Ganesan Following the announcement of assistant principal Gail Wasserman’s retirement, the school has named guidance counselor Brian Safine as her replacement, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead students at SHS,” said Safine. “I’m very happy about the direction the school has taken in the five years I’ve been here, and I’m happy to move that even further.” read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Safine to replace Wasserman as assistant principal next year April 25, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram and Gautham Ganesan Following the announcement of assistant principal Gail Wasserman’s retirement, the school has named guidance counselor Brian Safine as her replacement, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead students at SHS,” said Safine. “I’m very happy about the direction the school has taken in the five years I’ve been here, and I’m happy to move that even further.” read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Christian clubs organize McAfee ‘Encounter’ April 18, 2008 — by Aadrita Mukerji and Amanda Yi This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Christian clubs Faithwalk and Living Water will hold a praise night called “Encounter” in the McAfee on April 4 from 7-10 p.m. The event will include dancing, live music, skits and a message from inspirational speaker Jeff Devoll. read more » New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
New library changes permanent April 16, 2008 — by Allen Liu and Alex Song This story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. 156 seats, 156 students. That’s one of several rules library staff have begun vigorously enforcing this semester, leading to some students being barred from the library during busy Monday and Friday tutorials and feeling angry. Audio video technician Gordon Blancett defends the rules as needed and recalled the library’s previous chaotic state that prompted the changes. read more » Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Wasserman retires after 36 years in local education April 16, 2008 — by Ketaki Shriram The story first appeared in the March 21 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. At the end of this school year, the school will say goodbye to one of its most beloved staff members: assistant principal Gail Wasserman. She has chosen to retire at the end of this year after 36 years in local education. A replacement for Wasserman has not been found yet; the position has been advertised , and interviewing will begin in April. Staff and students alike are unwavering in their admiration of the assistant principal and contributions to the Saratoga school system. read more » Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next
Invisible Children Alliance Club collects spare change for supplies April 16, 2008 — by Mika Padmanabhan This story first appeared in the April 4 issue of The Saratoga Falcon. Students usually don’t know what to do with that spare 50 cents after buying chicken wings for lunch everyday. It usually ends up at the bottom of a backpack. Now that the Invisible Children Alliance Club has placed change collection bins at the end of the lunch line in order to raise money, students can use their change for a good cause. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...391392393394395next