Drama takes on spring musical ‘Something Rotten,’ annual festival and a trip to Southern California January 31, 2024 — by Christina Labban This semester, the drama program is busy preparing for a variety of productions and festivals. On tap is the spring musical: “Something Rotten.” Students will also attend the California Thespian Festival, which celebrates competition pieces and provides workshops for different areas in drama, in Southern California from April 5-7. In addition, nine plays will be […] read more » Two students receive prestigious YoungArts Award January 27, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda Two students won YoungArts awards, a national competition for visual, literary and performing artists. Late last semester junior Rylee Stanton, a student in the Media Arts Program, received recognition in the Film/Experimental category for her video poem “In Blackwater Woods,” and senior Chloe Lee won an award in the Classical Music/Violin category. This year, YoungArts […] read more » Speak Up for Change assembly: Students and staff discuss healing by seeking help, body dysmorphia, pursuing passions January 27, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen, Andrew Lin and Emily Wu The annual Speak Up For Change week, which lasted from Jan. 22 to 26 this year, had the theme of “Creating Your Own Wave.” The event was mainly organized by senior ASB vice president Emily Ta and the Speak Up For Change committee, which included senior Isara Chankhunthod, junior Vera Fung, sophomore Ava Cai and […] read more » Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving January 26, 2024 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas In December, the board released the 2024-25 student calendar, which makes Thanksgiving break a full week and moves the first day of school back two days. Next year, students will return to campus on Aug. 13, a Tuesday, several days earlier than this year’s start date of Aug. 17, a Thursday. This calendar change creates […] read more » Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao Seeking jumpstart rally attendance and engagement, the Rally Commission is aiming to increase the hype factor and improve the overall experience through improved audio and new games. “We are trying to improve our games by making up new games while also keeping the classic[s],” head commissioner Angie Chen said. The commission includes senior Ryder Gangemi, […] read more » Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Two students receive prestigious YoungArts Award January 27, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda Two students won YoungArts awards, a national competition for visual, literary and performing artists. Late last semester junior Rylee Stanton, a student in the Media Arts Program, received recognition in the Film/Experimental category for her video poem “In Blackwater Woods,” and senior Chloe Lee won an award in the Classical Music/Violin category. This year, YoungArts […] read more » Speak Up for Change assembly: Students and staff discuss healing by seeking help, body dysmorphia, pursuing passions January 27, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen, Andrew Lin and Emily Wu The annual Speak Up For Change week, which lasted from Jan. 22 to 26 this year, had the theme of “Creating Your Own Wave.” The event was mainly organized by senior ASB vice president Emily Ta and the Speak Up For Change committee, which included senior Isara Chankhunthod, junior Vera Fung, sophomore Ava Cai and […] read more » Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving January 26, 2024 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas In December, the board released the 2024-25 student calendar, which makes Thanksgiving break a full week and moves the first day of school back two days. Next year, students will return to campus on Aug. 13, a Tuesday, several days earlier than this year’s start date of Aug. 17, a Thursday. This calendar change creates […] read more » Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao Seeking jumpstart rally attendance and engagement, the Rally Commission is aiming to increase the hype factor and improve the overall experience through improved audio and new games. “We are trying to improve our games by making up new games while also keeping the classic[s],” head commissioner Angie Chen said. The commission includes senior Ryder Gangemi, […] read more » Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Speak Up for Change assembly: Students and staff discuss healing by seeking help, body dysmorphia, pursuing passions January 27, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen, Andrew Lin and Emily Wu The annual Speak Up For Change week, which lasted from Jan. 22 to 26 this year, had the theme of “Creating Your Own Wave.” The event was mainly organized by senior ASB vice president Emily Ta and the Speak Up For Change committee, which included senior Isara Chankhunthod, junior Vera Fung, sophomore Ava Cai and […] read more » Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving January 26, 2024 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas In December, the board released the 2024-25 student calendar, which makes Thanksgiving break a full week and moves the first day of school back two days. Next year, students will return to campus on Aug. 13, a Tuesday, several days earlier than this year’s start date of Aug. 17, a Thursday. This calendar change creates […] read more » Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao Seeking jumpstart rally attendance and engagement, the Rally Commission is aiming to increase the hype factor and improve the overall experience through improved audio and new games. “We are trying to improve our games by making up new games while also keeping the classic[s],” head commissioner Angie Chen said. The commission includes senior Ryder Gangemi, […] read more » Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving January 26, 2024 — by William Norwood and Sarah Thomas In December, the board released the 2024-25 student calendar, which makes Thanksgiving break a full week and moves the first day of school back two days. Next year, students will return to campus on Aug. 13, a Tuesday, several days earlier than this year’s start date of Aug. 17, a Thursday. This calendar change creates […] read more » Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao Seeking jumpstart rally attendance and engagement, the Rally Commission is aiming to increase the hype factor and improve the overall experience through improved audio and new games. “We are trying to improve our games by making up new games while also keeping the classic[s],” head commissioner Angie Chen said. The commission includes senior Ryder Gangemi, […] read more » Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Rally Commission aims to inspire more active engagement January 25, 2024 — by Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao Seeking jumpstart rally attendance and engagement, the Rally Commission is aiming to increase the hype factor and improve the overall experience through improved audio and new games. “We are trying to improve our games by making up new games while also keeping the classic[s],” head commissioner Angie Chen said. The commission includes senior Ryder Gangemi, […] read more » Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project January 25, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho “Adventure. Anytime.” This was the slogan for one of the MAP 12 Shark Tank products, the Hydro Cloth, a piece of waterproof athletic wear designed by senior Ariana Tootoonchi and her group. First done in 2014, the Shark Tank simulation emulates the popular ABC show, “Shark Tank,” and it was inspired by Class of 2014 […] read more » Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Regeneron STS recognizes 3 seniors for their outstanding research January 25, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Lawson Wang On Jan. 10, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) recognized 300 students among 2,162 applicants nationwide for their outstanding research. Among the winners were three seniors: Esabella Fung, Zeyneb Kaya and Kyleen Liao. They will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and $2,000 in STEM funding for the school. In addition, Kaya was named as a […] read more » School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center January 25, 2024 — by Alan Cai and Aiden Ye Last semester, maintenance workers tore down the locker banks to the immediate left and right of the student center, clearing the way for long-desired add-ons to the center, assistant principal Matt Torrens said. The left locker bank will be turned into a social corner called the Falcon Nest, an extension of the quad intended to […] read more » Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Robotics teams ramp up activities for the spring January 25, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu As the second semester opens, robotics teams have started or resumed activities for this spring season. Multiple programs are each at different points in their respective seasons: VEX and FTC teams have started redesigning their robots to stay competitive. Meanwhile, FRC has begun building its robot in preparation for the newly revealed game theme of […] read more » Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Falcon Focus: Biking club’s president finds community on extended rides January 24, 2024 — by Isabelle Wang and Florence Wei Early on an occasional Saturday morning, junior Han Yeung can be spotted as he bikes through Saratoga neighborhoods with several riders trailing behind him. Yeung is the president of the school’s Biking Club, which he founded in October. The club has around 15 members and has gone on rides to Shoreline Lake in Mountain View […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast