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Freshman adjusts to new team and coach
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October 29, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou

With only a year of volleyball experience, freshman Emerson Pak far surpassed her expectations by securing a starting spot on the varsity team.  Pak was inspired to start playing volleyball by her sister, junior Alexandria Pak, who currently captains JV. The younger Pak played outside hitter on the school team and holds the same position […]

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I love baseball, but the MLB needs to change the game for viewers at home
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October 27, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar

On Sept. 5, when I went to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park, the excitement was palpable. Throughout the entire game, Giants fans stood up in their seats, cheering and repeatedly chanting “BEAT LA!”  Even though the game was over three hours long — the Giants ended up […]

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Injury forces football team to forfeit at half in painful 28-0 home loss to Los Altos
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October 22, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar

Trailing 28-0 against Los Altos High, the Falcons hoped to mount a comeback during the second quarter. After turning the ball over repeatedly and allowing Los Altos to score multiple times, the Falcons began to match their opponent’s stellar defense. Junior receiver Seth Hulme said he remembered that the Falcons had just made a great […]

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Danny Moon: from paperboy to marathon runner and coach
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October 22, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang

Over six decades ago, girls’ cross country coach Danny Moon, now 74 and a current resident of Saratoga, began a job that would spark his lifelong passion for running. Growing up in Santa Cruz, Moon was a paperboy who delivered papers at 4 a.m. in the morning all over town. Every morning, Moon would ride […]

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Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team
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October 22, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou

After girls’ field hockey coach Jatin Sharma saw potential in  sophomores left full back Zinneerah Ahmed and center midfield Lexi Cleland, he brought them up from JV to varsity. Both Ahmed and Cleland had a drive to improve, which is a main reason they got moved up. So far, Ahmed has enjoyed her experience on […]

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Boys’ water polo: Vikings strike back, ending Toga’s 12-game winning streak
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October 21, 2021 — by Jonathan Li

The boys’ water polo team lost their 12-game winning streak Oct. 12 in an 11-4 regular season loss at home against their big rival, Lynbrook.  Despite the loss, players still like their chances to win the El Camino league championship after defeating all their other opponents. “The season was going well,” senior attacker Kian Kwa […]

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British racing driver first to take 100th Formula 1 victory in dramatic race
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October 20, 2021 — by Daniel Wu

Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports, is a culmination of speed, power, and skill. The fastest cars on the planet made by the best manufacturers, with the most talented racers behind the wheel. You may not follow it, but take my word for it: You can’t beat the excitement of a tight race between talented […]

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NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing
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October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li

On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […]

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Soccer is unbearably boring to watch
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October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai

The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch.  Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […]

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How weightlifting worked its way into my life
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October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li

Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me.  Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […]

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