Newly formed clubs cultivate multitude of opportunities April 1, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Jonathan Li Whether they are animal enthusiasts, future psychologists or creative thinkers, students can now explore new passions and continue old ones through some of the clubs introduced at the school this spring, including Animal Science Club, Paradox Club and Psychology Club. Animal Science Club Members of the Animal Science Club plan to teach students about […] read more » Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Graduation ceremony returns to pre-pandemic setting April 1, 2022 — by Derek Hsu and Avani Kongetira If current COVID 19 trends continue, the Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the football field — and be normal for the first time since 2019. There will be no limit on the number of attendees graduates can invite; the administration expects a […] read more » Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Falcon Focus: Junior re-adjusts to arts extracurriculars after spinal surgery March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta From acting (in a production of SchoolHouse Rock) in third grade to playing the clarinet in the San Jose Youth Symphony, junior Anastasia Ramirez has always had a passion for music and theater. However, when she suffered a spinal cord injury caused by scoliosis (a curved spine) the summer before her junior year, she had […] read more » Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Students and staff share opinions on bill that proposes child vaccination without parental consent March 31, 2022 — by Victoria Hu The school hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, providing opportunities for students and the community to strengthen their immunization against the omicron variant. As teenagers waited in line, they were escorted by parents who signed papers of consent, as the vaccination process for teenagers ages 12-17 requires legal approval from parents […] read more » Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Local businesses see mixed success after mask mandate lifts March 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Walking around downtown Saratoga these days, it sometimes feels as if the pandemic has become a distant memory. Both business owners and customers regularly go without face masks after the county’s mask mandate ended on March 2. The level of comfort and normalcy are increasing by the day, but local businesses have encountered mixed returns […] read more » Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu It’s become routine for freshman Timothy Leung to stroll into speech practice after a weekend of stunning success, humbly reviewing judges’ comments and making adjustments accordingly. Leung’s journey to speech success emerged out of a love for acting, where during his middle school years, he often participated within school dramas and plays. Seeking to explore […] read more » Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Team ‘Scottsdale Community College’ takes first in school’s March Madness tourney March 31, 2022 — by Benjamin Li As the month of March came to a close, fans waited in anticipation for the winners to emerge from the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness tournament. Meanwhile, on a more local level, a similar lunchtime basketball tournament took place at the school with students jockeying to win the first place prize of […] read more » Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology March 31, 2022 — by Serena Li and Daniel Wu As a child, senior Sajiv Shah’s favorite pastime was driving with his father 40 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and watching airplanes take off on the parallel runways and soar into the sky. “Planespotting helped shape me and my interests, and kindled my passion for aviation and engineering,” Shah said. His childhood fascination with […] read more » Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Gasoline prices soar amid Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 30, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Like many Americans, senior Raina Hirekatur has seen her pocketbook hit hard in recent weeks at the gas pump as prices have spiked due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. “I’ve definitely had to be more conservative in how much gas I consume and ensure every trip is as efficient as possible,” […] read more » New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
New district official Jamal Splane takes on essential role in school culture March 23, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou While Jamal Splane was delighted to become the Director of School Culture and Climate position at Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) last summer, his younger self never would have envisioned working in education. “My goal was to be a professional [basketball] athlete, and through high school and community college, I was able […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast