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The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
MAP 11 students outside of Warner Bros. Studios
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
March 27, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Will students ever fully regain lost ground?
The lasting impact of pandemic learning loss: How COVID-19 reshaped education for a generation
April 1, 2025
The movie mixes elements of action and emotion throughout the story
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
March 31, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 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
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
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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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