You — yes, you, even you! — should do arts and crafts
They are a great way to relieve stress, make handmade gifts and express yourself creatively.
Addison Ma, Lifestyles Editor
Freshly hatched goslings bring new life to campus
Geese have been part of the campus for years — the newest couple hatched goslings in the quad on May 2.
Portfolio-based college admissions come with challenges and rewards for arts majors
Seniors Celina Ren, Aditi Kankanwadi and Linda Shi offer a look into the years-long process.
‘Delicious in Dungeon’: my go-to binge watch that perfects fantasy cuisine
The Netflix anime follows a group of characters as they battle beasts and make mouth-watering fantasy foods
‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 2 features innovative challenges but loses some of its previous charm
With new, unique challenges and more skilled than ever contestants, the new season is more dramatic and high-stakes than ever.
Are verbal IDs really what’s slowing down the lunch line?
The lunch line moves slowly at best; we put the scientific method to use to try to determine what is really going on.
Tri-M benefit concert raises funds for food banks
Hosted in the music building, the two-hour event raised over $300 toward the California Association of Food Banks.
New planter boxes add life to the 700 wing
One of the new additions to the school included planter boxes and a hammock next to the language wing.
Combining AP and regular curricula into a single class has proven successful for Davey, Thomson
MAP U.S. History and Environmental Science combine their regular and AP courses into one class.
Pro: Don’t sleep on the public library for productive lock-in sessions
When it comes to productive studying, it’s hard to beat this classic institution.
Local businesses aim to bounce back after pandemic-era closures
The Falcon interviewed the owners of three downtown cafes, with each sharing their own way to revitalize and maintain their businesses amid ongoing struggles with foot traffic.
Saratoga Library hosts third annual AAPI exhibition
Featuring over 50 different student-submitted artworks, the exhibition will be displayed in the library in May.
5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic
A full year of isolation led the way to new habits and routines — both positive and negative — which still impact the learning environment today.
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
Offering four different plans and countless features, the service gives listeners the best music experience.
Olympic coverage, social media stars and increasing college scholarship opportunities make archery more popular than ever
Redwood Middle School’s unit in PE has been around for more than two decades and is eagerly anticipated by students every year.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
On Jan. 14, the Board of Trustees began a district transition to “By-Trustee area elections,” and postponed the superintendent recruitment decision until a public forum is held for more community input.
Want to give a hand-made gift full of meaning? Try Crochet
From keychains to plush animals, learning to crochet allows you to craft one-of-a-kind, personalized and memorable gifts.
New student-led journalism mural aims to celebrate free speech and student voice
A new mural in the journalism wing, designed by junior Nicole Hao, is trying to capture the creative process behind the Falcon newspaper.
California’s ban on legacy admissions at schools like Stanford levels the playing field
The destruction of this long-standing system of favoritism gives first-generation and underprivileged students a fairer chance at getting into selective colleges.
Top 10 campus plants
Now you can put a name to the foliage you admire.
Proposition 4 is a crucial step toward battling California’s climate issues
After years of devastating global warming, Proposition 4 provides California with critical support towards safer drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparedness and more.
Digital art vs traditional art: Which is better?
Digital art outperforms traditional mediums through its cheaper cost, flexibility and ease of use.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
Controversy sparks over the safety of the Seine after triathlon athletes fall ill from swimming in the waters.
100-word rant: Modern art is a joke
It often requires no technique or skill, taking the spotlight away from artists who genuinely put effort into their work.