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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Aaron Choi

As colleges send acceptances, seniors face tough decisions

Aaron Choi and Ava Hooman
April 1, 2018

Girls’ soccer: Team won’t make CCS but has improved season

Aaron Choi and Alexandra Li
February 13, 2018

Club commissioner saw problems and worked to fix them

Esha Lakhotia and Aaron Choi
February 9, 2018

SHSTV Jan. 19, 2018 Broadcast

Aaron Choi and Nick Phan
January 19, 2018

Winter Formal draws 520 but also goes over budget

Stephen Ding and Aaron Choi
December 13, 2017

Drama majors face unique college application process

Ava Hooman and Aaron Choi
December 11, 2017

Girls’ soccer starts season with a 7-0 win

Aaron Choi and Alexandra Li
December 11, 2017

New school resource officer works to forge connections

Aaron Choi and Stephen Ding
November 1, 2017

Top 10 ways to procrastinate on college apps

Aaron Choi, Pranav Ahuja, and Stephen Ding
September 27, 2017

Golf team sends three to CCS

Aaron Choi and Christopher Lee
May 30, 2017

Bar Mitzvah: transitioning to adulthood in the Jewish community

Aaron Choi and Esha Lakhotia
May 24, 2017

Boys’ golf team hopes to regain chance for league tournament

Aaron Choi and Christopher Lee
March 28, 2017

Pi Day: a successful and fun new fundraiser

Aaron Choi and Ryan Kim
March 24, 2017

From the ‘50s to now: the evolution of Saratoga’s downtown

Aaron Choi and Elicia Ye
March 24, 2017

Feb. 17, 2017

Patrick Li and Aaron Choi
February 17, 2017

Junior raises money for leukemia research

Aaron Choi and Amith Galivanche
February 13, 2017

Boys’ golf team faces new challenges

Aaron Choi and Christopher Lee
February 10, 2017
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Senior overcomes stage fright at Saratoga Idol, finishing second

Aaron Choi and Cassandra King
December 13, 2016

Junior learns to love Christmas again through shaving cream and other practical gifts

Aaron Choi
December 9, 2016

Review: Sophomores’ CARS are the STARS of Homecoming day

Aaron Choi
October 9, 2016

Oct. 7, 2016

Aaron Choi and Mary Maccoun
October 7, 2016

Sophomore takes shoe collecting hobby to the extreme

Aaron Choi and Neil Rao
September 23, 2016

iPhone 7: a waste of money

Ryan Kim and Aaron Choi
September 22, 2016
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