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School registrar Robert Wise
Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Kyleen Liao and Naveed Kasnavi are the Class of `24 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Senior Omead Bagherian crowd surfs in the seniors following the popping of the balloons.
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
During the rally on May 15, dozens of teachers carried signs in support of district educators ­— French teacher Elaine Haggerty (left) and Spanish teacher Stephany Marks (right).
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Seniors Sophia Deng, Cherilyn Hu and Grace Li pose for a selfie together on the deck.
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Shrey and Samik pose together after tennis practice.
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Sleeping peacefully at the age of 4, before the insomnia got too bad.
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
The 2024 CCS bracket.
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Junior Aiden Chen winds up for a pitch against Santa Clara on May 9.
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Kelsey Zhang swims the 100-yard Fly at CCS on May 2. 
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Leo Shetler rows at a competition in Boston.
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Junior Sarah Lim prepares to hit a ball in front of her, towards a projector-screen golf simulator.
Technology in Sports: Athletes using  recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
ChatGPT usage has skyrocketed, and with it, false accusations
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
After being drained from studying, state testing provides a recharge.
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump listens to Doug Burgum, one of the top contenders for his vice president.
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics 
May 21, 2024
The immense piles of emails we get from the district each week.
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
David Dobrik posing at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
 A turtleneck constricts a womans neck.
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
The only playlist you’ll ever need.
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try it before you judge me…
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Running is a great way to recharge your batteries
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024

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All content by Alan Cai
The Quiz Bowl team competes at the California Classic on Feb. 17

It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
June 3, 2024

Seniors wear college merchandise on Commit Day

Alan Cai and Florence Hu
May 16, 2024
The Saratoga ASB account announced the final ASB appointees on instagram.

New ASB officers elected for next year

Sanjoli Gupta and Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
AP tests: a nightmare for all, a blessing for none.

AP testing stifles creativity and produces few valuable results

Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
Speech and debate wraps up qualifications for Tournament of Champions

Speech and debate wraps up qualifications for Tournament of Champions

Bryan Zhao and Alan Cai
March 15, 2024
New math class announced for next year

New math class announced for next year

Alan Cai
March 14, 2024
Cafeteria employee Marivel Escobedo in the cafeteria.

Cafeteria staff member shares tumultuous journey from prospective Marine to working in education

Alan Cai
March 8, 2024
USABO announces postponement of the Olympiad.

USABO delayed two weeks due to system overflow

Alan Cai
February 8, 2024
One of the originally released editions of “The Old Man and the Sea.”

Top 10 classic novels: what to know if you haven’t read them yet

Alan Cai
January 31, 2024
AMC 12A questions leaked resulting in a disaster for the math community.

AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating

Florence Hu and Alan Cai
January 30, 2024
While empty now, the Falcon Nest is expected to be a casual work space for students before the end of this school year.

School starts construction of Falcon Nest, an outdoor hangout space near the student center

Alan Cai and Aiden Ye
January 25, 2024
The Falcon Bass Choir wrapping up its last practice last year in May.

Renamed Falcon Choir returns with strong freshman and staff additions

Alan Cai
January 24, 2024
Twelve Years a Slave (2013).

These films show in-class movies don’t have to be boring

Alan Cai
January 24, 2024
The football team gathers in a huddle on August 25.

Football: a destination worth your time

Alan Cai
December 14, 2023
Television is poison: Don’t let it dominate your life.

Stop watching TV: It’s a covert threat to your time and health

Alan Cai
December 4, 2023
“Almost, Maine” introduces a uniquely-formatted play through an exhilarating series of romantic comedy vignettes.

Vignette-focused fall play offers varied perspectives on love

Alan Cai and Divya Vadlakonda
November 16, 2023
Students fill the student center on a Tuesday night for debate practice.

A new year for speech and debate: new faces, new branches and more hopes for more national tournament bids

Alan Cai and Bryan Zhao
November 8, 2023
The Heat can see light at the end of the tunnel… They can finally breach the gap this year.

Don’t be surprised if the Miami Heat wins it all in ‘23-’24

Alan Cai
November 6, 2023
The packed school parking lot during a school day.

Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch

Alan Cai
November 6, 2023
Sophomore William Huang vigorously plays the game League of Legends during an important class.

Bring Your Own Device policy has fundamental flaws

Alan Cai
September 29, 2023
Freshmen point skyward in the K-pop dance.

Freshmen make strides during quad day performance

Alan Cai
September 21, 2023
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