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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
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
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
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
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
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
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

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Principal envisions newer, better facilities for school

Nikil Ramanathan and Akshara Sekar
February 4, 2013

First semester finals detrimental to seniors

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
February 2, 2013

Principal envisions new, better facilities for school

Nikil Ramanathan and Akshara Sekar
February 2, 2013

Downton going up town this season

Akshara Sekar
January 24, 2013

Sometimes it’s fun to ask what if—presidential style

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
November 21, 2012

New clubs promote different interests and awareness

Megana Iyer and Akshara Sekar
October 15, 2012

‘Skins’ for dummies

Dylan Jew and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012

College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012
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Paul Ryan represents anti-feminism at its worst

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
September 4, 2012

Rally commission works with restrictions for upcoming year

Akshara Sekar
September 4, 2012

Spanish Club sells pulseras to help Nicaraguan youth

Akshara Sekar
June 4, 2012

Falcon broadens its capabilities with revamped website

Akshara Sekar
June 4, 2012

BnB choreographers balance school work and other responsibilities

Akshara Sekar
April 4, 2012

CCC collects college prep materials

Akshara Sekar
April 4, 2012
Kony-2012

#Kony2012: a step in which direction?

Akshara Sekar
March 28, 2012

Plan B strikes controversy

Akshara Sekar
February 13, 2012

Stereotypes in the media

Akshara Sekar
February 3, 2012

Participants say History Day a competition worth the effort

Akshara Sekar
December 13, 2011

Occupy movement in need of leaders and goals

Akshara Sekar and Deborah Soung
December 13, 2011

AP Euro may be reinstated for 2012-13 school year

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
December 13, 2011

Rolling my way to social suicide

Akshara Sekar
October 22, 2011

Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action

Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson
October 14, 2011

A slice of summer’s styles

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Cracking down the hype in “hypebeast”

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Overabundance of clubs downplays merit of membership

Akshara Sekar and Stanley Yip
September 29, 2011

Cracking down the ‘hype’ in hypebeast

Akshara Sekar
September 29, 2011

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar
September 9, 2011
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