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There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
For nearly three decades, Mr. Tyler’s mugshots have looked so similar, yet so different. The one on the left is from 1996, his first year teaching here; the one on the right is from earlier this year.
Top 10: Tyler yearbook mugshots
March 25, 2025
Products of the business come in different categories such as bird collection, summer special, or custom choice
Sophomore transforms crocheting hobby into a new business in only a year
March 25, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025

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The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: Top 10’s

William Norwood
March 22, 2025
Especially with daylight savings pushing my wake-up time earlier, mornings can be more difficult than ever.

Photo or Graphic for: The top five worst morning annoyances, from a non-morning person

Dhatri Iyer
March 19, 2025
Masked students cheer during a basketball game against Los Gatos High in 2022 — the first year after lockdown.

5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic

Addison Ma, Amy Miao, and Sanyukta Ravishankar
March 13, 2025
Spotify Logo

Spotify Premium is worth the cost

Addison Ma and Bill Huang
March 6, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand

Sanyukta Ravishankar
March 6, 2025
mental health phones graphic

Photo or Graphic for: America’s mental health crisis does not receive the attention it deserves

Minghui Zhao
March 2, 2025
Senior David Kim practices archery at the Stevens Creek County Park Archery Range.

Olympic coverage, social media stars and increasing college scholarship opportunities make archery more popular than ever

Addison Ma
February 11, 2025
From campus beautification activities, like picking up trash, to quiet homework time.

Photo or Graphic for: This year, work-focused Treasure Toga punishment replaced by traditional detention for efficiency

Amy Miao
February 11, 2025
All the different deadlines confuse me.

Photo or Graphic for: The college application process is messier than it needs to be

Angela Tan
February 7, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams

Photo or Graphic for: Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams

Sunny Cao
January 31, 2025
This year, I will be avoiding greasy fast food

Photo or Graphic for: New year, new diet

Debesh Das Sharma
January 28, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.

Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz

Anthony Luo and Addison Ma
January 26, 2025
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.

Photo or Graphic for: Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics

Caleb Yu
December 13, 2024
Pillows, plush animals, and keychains are just a few examples of the limitless possibilities crochet offers.

Want to give a hand-made gift full of meaning? Try Crochet

Addison Ma
December 13, 2024
Peer tutoring in action, sharing knowledge and solving problems together.

Photo or Graphic for: Falcon Family Peer Tutoring: Empowering students through peer support

Sia Bharadhwaj
December 13, 2024
Notifications Graphic

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: phone notifications

Minghui Zhao
December 3, 2024
The finalized design of the journalism mural.

New student-led journalism mural aims to celebrate free speech and student voice

Addison Ma
December 1, 2024
The U.S., China and Taiwan, among other nations, are engaged in one of the fastest-growing tech races in history to develop and produce the best semiconductors and AI.

Photo or Graphic for: The U.S. is playing catchup in the semiconductor race. Is it too late to win?

Sanyukta Ravishankar
November 12, 2024
The seating chart is often like a game of Russian Roulette, you either sit next to your best friend or next to your ex.

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: Reasons to request a seat change

William Norwood
November 5, 2024
California’s legacy admission ban is now enforced in private colleges such as USC and Stanford.

California’s ban on legacy admissions at schools like Stanford levels the playing field

Addison Ma and Medha Sunkara
October 27, 2024
Seeing my fellow Americans struggle with naming basic countries pains my soul.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: What’s up with Americans and geography?

Annika Gho
October 26, 2024
My number one choice- the Cape Leadwort bush near the library.

Top 10 campus plants

Addison Ma
October 26, 2024
Proposition 4 comes to California citizens as a way to finally fight back against years of devastating climate change.

Proposition 4 is a crucial step toward battling California’s climate issues

Addison Ma
October 25, 2024
Someone walking on the sidewalk (where they should)

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: People should walk on sidewalks

Ariia Blanco
October 23, 2024
The process of selecting a medium can often be challenging or confusing for artists.

Digital art vs traditional art: Which is better?

Addison Ma
October 22, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts

William Norwood
October 10, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.

Photo or Graphic for: Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools

Kara Nikfar
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.

Photo or Graphic for: Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover

Sanyukta Ravishankar and Angela Tan
September 25, 2024
My pandemic level of monthly letters.

Photo or Graphic for: Hand-written letters are simple beauty

William Norwood
September 19, 2024
Superstitions across the world vary based on traditions and culture all the way from black cats to Friday the 13th.

Photo or Graphic for: Can superstitions boost confidence and performance?

Preksha Jain
September 18, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

Photo or Graphic for: After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on

Debesh Das Sharma and Shyar Shah
September 14, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.

2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine

Addison Ma
September 11, 2024
Boycotting of large brands like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nestle have been at the forefront of social movements.

Photo or Graphic for: Boycotting presents an effective strategy for tackling modern-day issues

Skyler Mao
September 4, 2024
These low-effort modern art pieces are seen all over fine art museums.

100-word rant: Modern art is a joke

Addison Ma
August 31, 2024
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