Aeries closed during crucial finals week January 22, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Vivian LeTran Imagine receiving your report card and seeing two C’s in classes you swear you got A’s in. Your parents go crazy and lecture you incessantly on the disappointment you’ve caused the family. But wait, you go to talk to your teacher the next day and find out it was all because of a grading mistake; all because Aeries was closed. read more » Staff editorial: District to face further budget cuts, should increase class sizes over cutting programs January 13, 2011 — by Staff Board It’s time to face the harsh reality. The Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District is projecting a deficit of nearly $942,000 for the 2011-2012 school year and more deficits in the years beyond. Though a parcel tax that voters are likely to see on a special ballot this spring may raise significant funding toward bridging this gap, the school has already dipped into financial reserves, and the district will most likely have to make cuts in the years ahead no matter what. read more » Undergrad school names too important in students’ minds January 6, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas and Aanchal Mohan The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for most, but for seniors, it’s a time of nail-biting and anxiety as they begin anticipating the results of their applications to college. Students refer to days as Yale-day or Columbia-day, based on the life-changing letters that they will find in their mailboxes that day. However, is this all necessary? read more » Striving for ‘respect for all’ January 6, 2011 — by Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala Rochelle Hamilton got up in the morning, just like her peers. She got ready for school and later arrived at Vallejo High School for just another school day. However, to some of the students and staff at the high school, she did not fit into the ideal of what a female student should be. Hamilton was lesbian. And that was enough to nail a target to her back. She was told by her school counselor to “change” her sexual orientation, for being lesbian was “a sin,” and would cause her to “go to hell.” read more » In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu At the end of November, most seniors breathe a long sigh of relief when they finally submit their UC application. Saratoga has a long tradition of students attending the competitive UC system, but recently, tuition increases in the UC system have made many private colleges seem like a more inviting option. For undocumented immigrants, however, the UC system is now a much more promising option after they were granted in-state tuition benefits, a welcome step in immigration reform. read more » Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Staff editorial: District to face further budget cuts, should increase class sizes over cutting programs January 13, 2011 — by Staff Board It’s time to face the harsh reality. The Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District is projecting a deficit of nearly $942,000 for the 2011-2012 school year and more deficits in the years beyond. Though a parcel tax that voters are likely to see on a special ballot this spring may raise significant funding toward bridging this gap, the school has already dipped into financial reserves, and the district will most likely have to make cuts in the years ahead no matter what. read more » Undergrad school names too important in students’ minds January 6, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas and Aanchal Mohan The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for most, but for seniors, it’s a time of nail-biting and anxiety as they begin anticipating the results of their applications to college. Students refer to days as Yale-day or Columbia-day, based on the life-changing letters that they will find in their mailboxes that day. However, is this all necessary? read more » Striving for ‘respect for all’ January 6, 2011 — by Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala Rochelle Hamilton got up in the morning, just like her peers. She got ready for school and later arrived at Vallejo High School for just another school day. However, to some of the students and staff at the high school, she did not fit into the ideal of what a female student should be. Hamilton was lesbian. And that was enough to nail a target to her back. She was told by her school counselor to “change” her sexual orientation, for being lesbian was “a sin,” and would cause her to “go to hell.” read more » In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu At the end of November, most seniors breathe a long sigh of relief when they finally submit their UC application. Saratoga has a long tradition of students attending the competitive UC system, but recently, tuition increases in the UC system have made many private colleges seem like a more inviting option. For undocumented immigrants, however, the UC system is now a much more promising option after they were granted in-state tuition benefits, a welcome step in immigration reform. read more » Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Undergrad school names too important in students’ minds January 6, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas and Aanchal Mohan The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for most, but for seniors, it’s a time of nail-biting and anxiety as they begin anticipating the results of their applications to college. Students refer to days as Yale-day or Columbia-day, based on the life-changing letters that they will find in their mailboxes that day. However, is this all necessary? read more » Striving for ‘respect for all’ January 6, 2011 — by Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala Rochelle Hamilton got up in the morning, just like her peers. She got ready for school and later arrived at Vallejo High School for just another school day. However, to some of the students and staff at the high school, she did not fit into the ideal of what a female student should be. Hamilton was lesbian. And that was enough to nail a target to her back. She was told by her school counselor to “change” her sexual orientation, for being lesbian was “a sin,” and would cause her to “go to hell.” read more » In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu At the end of November, most seniors breathe a long sigh of relief when they finally submit their UC application. Saratoga has a long tradition of students attending the competitive UC system, but recently, tuition increases in the UC system have made many private colleges seem like a more inviting option. For undocumented immigrants, however, the UC system is now a much more promising option after they were granted in-state tuition benefits, a welcome step in immigration reform. read more » Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Striving for ‘respect for all’ January 6, 2011 — by Denise Lin and Priyanka Nookala Rochelle Hamilton got up in the morning, just like her peers. She got ready for school and later arrived at Vallejo High School for just another school day. However, to some of the students and staff at the high school, she did not fit into the ideal of what a female student should be. Hamilton was lesbian. And that was enough to nail a target to her back. She was told by her school counselor to “change” her sexual orientation, for being lesbian was “a sin,” and would cause her to “go to hell.” read more » In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu At the end of November, most seniors breathe a long sigh of relief when they finally submit their UC application. Saratoga has a long tradition of students attending the competitive UC system, but recently, tuition increases in the UC system have made many private colleges seem like a more inviting option. For undocumented immigrants, however, the UC system is now a much more promising option after they were granted in-state tuition benefits, a welcome step in immigration reform. read more » Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
In-state tuition for illegal immigrants the right decision by court January 6, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu At the end of November, most seniors breathe a long sigh of relief when they finally submit their UC application. Saratoga has a long tradition of students attending the competitive UC system, but recently, tuition increases in the UC system have made many private colleges seem like a more inviting option. For undocumented immigrants, however, the UC system is now a much more promising option after they were granted in-state tuition benefits, a welcome step in immigration reform. read more » Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Staff editorial: Fence falls short of enhancing parking lot safety December 19, 2010 — by third-period Falcon staff In recent weeks, students walking onto campus from the parking lot may have noticed a curious new obstacle—a black railed fence obstructing their path. The fence extends across the the division between the parking spaces and drop-off area in order to force students to walk around it and, theoretically, through the white pedestrian walkways before crossing into the school. read more » Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism December 15, 2010 — by Alex Ju and Elijah Yi An emergency medical technician for a Connecticut-based ambulance service was fired in November for ridiculing her supervisor on Facebook. The worker’s termination ignited a national controversy, with the National Labor Relations Board deeming the supervisor’s actions illegal. An administrative judge is slated to hear the case on Jan. 25. Breaches of privacy in the corporate world are inevitable byproducts of the proliferation of social networking users; however, similar issues have arisen from student use of these outlets to criticize teachers and school employees. read more » Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Jerry Brown isn’t Superman, but best for California December 15, 2010 — by Emily Williams California wanted someone who could balance the budget, create more jobs, cut spending and improve education without raising taxes, cutting programs or changing policies. In short, the California voters wanted Superman. Instead, they got Jerry Brown. read more » Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Message to high school parents: Quit hovering December 14, 2010 — by Rohan Rajeev “How was school today?” Many high school students are asked this question daily by their parents, and usually, if the student replies, it is with little interest, and silence follows. But some parents are different. They ask not only this question but every question relative to a child’s life, questions like “Who are your friends?” and “Who are you talking to on the phone?” and sometimes even, “Should I be talking to your teachers about these missing homework assignments?” read more » Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast
Library enforces ridiculous rules December 14, 2010 — by Ashley Tang One Friday tutorial, I hurried to the school library expecting a place away from the cold for quiet study. Instead, as I opened the door, I was blocked by a giant crowd milling in front of the library detectors waiting to be admitted. A campus supervisor guarded the entrance holding a bright yellow chain to keep students from pushing their way in, as if acting as the bouncer for an exclusive club. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...172173174175176...180190200210...nextlast