Illegal immigrants’ children can access public education; let’s keep it that way May 23, 2014 — by Megan MacInnes Since 1918, every state in the U.S. has recognized public education’s purpose to improve and offer hope to the next generation of people living in America. read more » Is ‘Link’ worth the time and effort? May 23, 2014 — by Rotem Shaked Most students can agree that they could have had a little more help as freshmen. read more » Battle hymn of a rising junior: reporter reflects on Chua’s book May 23, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa This book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” immediately sparked controversy because of its highly self-assured parenting style, which was viewed skeptically by many. read more » Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls May 22, 2014 — by Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari During a time in which teens often feel the need to compare themselves with others, being ranked solely on looks is usually the last thing teenagers want to face — especially when that ranking is carried out by their peers. Teens tend to struggle with confidence and self-worth, and being “rated” is most likely not on their wish list. Unfortunately, the boys at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California did exactly that. read more » Letters to the Editor: Reaction to Chin’s Dismissal May 21, 2014 — by Jerry Yang Dear Falcon editors, This message is to the administration as well as every student in this school. It has come to my attention that next year you intend to get rid of Mr. Chin. I can tell you with absolute conviction that that is one of the biggest mistakes this school could make. read more » Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Is ‘Link’ worth the time and effort? May 23, 2014 — by Rotem Shaked Most students can agree that they could have had a little more help as freshmen. read more » Battle hymn of a rising junior: reporter reflects on Chua’s book May 23, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa This book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” immediately sparked controversy because of its highly self-assured parenting style, which was viewed skeptically by many. read more » Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls May 22, 2014 — by Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari During a time in which teens often feel the need to compare themselves with others, being ranked solely on looks is usually the last thing teenagers want to face — especially when that ranking is carried out by their peers. Teens tend to struggle with confidence and self-worth, and being “rated” is most likely not on their wish list. Unfortunately, the boys at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California did exactly that. read more » Letters to the Editor: Reaction to Chin’s Dismissal May 21, 2014 — by Jerry Yang Dear Falcon editors, This message is to the administration as well as every student in this school. It has come to my attention that next year you intend to get rid of Mr. Chin. I can tell you with absolute conviction that that is one of the biggest mistakes this school could make. read more » Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Battle hymn of a rising junior: reporter reflects on Chua’s book May 23, 2014 — by Gitika Nalwa This book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” immediately sparked controversy because of its highly self-assured parenting style, which was viewed skeptically by many. read more » Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls May 22, 2014 — by Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari During a time in which teens often feel the need to compare themselves with others, being ranked solely on looks is usually the last thing teenagers want to face — especially when that ranking is carried out by their peers. Teens tend to struggle with confidence and self-worth, and being “rated” is most likely not on their wish list. Unfortunately, the boys at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California did exactly that. read more » Letters to the Editor: Reaction to Chin’s Dismissal May 21, 2014 — by Jerry Yang Dear Falcon editors, This message is to the administration as well as every student in this school. It has come to my attention that next year you intend to get rid of Mr. Chin. I can tell you with absolute conviction that that is one of the biggest mistakes this school could make. read more » Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls May 22, 2014 — by Melissa Magner and Nupur Maheshwari During a time in which teens often feel the need to compare themselves with others, being ranked solely on looks is usually the last thing teenagers want to face — especially when that ranking is carried out by their peers. Teens tend to struggle with confidence and self-worth, and being “rated” is most likely not on their wish list. Unfortunately, the boys at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California did exactly that. read more » Letters to the Editor: Reaction to Chin’s Dismissal May 21, 2014 — by Jerry Yang Dear Falcon editors, This message is to the administration as well as every student in this school. It has come to my attention that next year you intend to get rid of Mr. Chin. I can tell you with absolute conviction that that is one of the biggest mistakes this school could make. read more » Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Letters to the Editor: Reaction to Chin’s Dismissal May 21, 2014 — by Jerry Yang Dear Falcon editors, This message is to the administration as well as every student in this school. It has come to my attention that next year you intend to get rid of Mr. Chin. I can tell you with absolute conviction that that is one of the biggest mistakes this school could make. read more » Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Chin’s forced departure a loss for the school May 20, 2014 — by Samuel Liu A senior says the school will be worse off without popular history teacher. read more » Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Discussion of contemporary issues beneficial to classes May 14, 2014 — by Dorrie Tang America’s present economy, capital punishment and genetically modified organisms — we’ve all talked about these and other various contemporary and controversial issues in our classes. While some of these topics are quite interesting and thought-provoking, others are harder for us to relate to and what some teens consider a waste of time. Nevertheless, these debates are important to students’ learning. read more » Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
Penmanship: an outdated tradition May 7, 2014 — by Shreya Tumu and Tiffany Zheng Is handwriting as important now that our society is so based on technology? read more » AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
AP Psychology: a solution to the humanities deficit May 7, 2014 — by Ashley Chen and Shreya Tumu One of the favorite pastimes of Saratoga students and parents is asking administrators to add or upgrade classes, especially if they can have an Honors or AP designation. read more » No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast
No freaking policy not working May 6, 2014 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova School dances have always been a symbol of school spirit, a time when all social groups come together, united under the pride of being a Falcon. And with more dances and more attendance comes more unity and school pride. However, during the beginning of this year, the administration decided to ban freaking, a sort of dancing that consists of two people grinding against each other, with both looking in one direction so that interaction is not face-to-face. The administration has not approved of this way of dancing for many years and finally required students to dance “face to face” in the beginning of the school year. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...118119120121122...130140150160170...nextlast