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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 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
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 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
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Allen Luo

Dear colleges, I don’t accept your rejection letter

Derek Hsu and Allen Luo
March 31, 2022
Portrayed in a sketched by a courtroom artist, senior mock trial president Nicole Lu competes at the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Competition.

Students see success in competitions, scholarships

Selina Chen, Allen Luo, Jonny Luo, and Nikhil Mathihalli
March 2, 2022

A global tapestry: Students share experiences with international sports cultures

Preston Fu and Allen Luo
February 1, 2022
Sophomore Bettafish members Kai Otsuka and Rishab Melkote work on their robot in preparation for the scrimmage. 

Robotics team holds first in-house scrimmage in two years

Alexander Kan and Allen Luo
December 1, 2021
Fix the bathroom air dryers

Fix the bathroom air dryers

Allen Luo
October 8, 2021

Top 10 ways to avoid COVID-19

Allen Luo and Preston Fu
September 9, 2021
Senior Henrik Zhang prepares to serve in a match at the Spartans Butterfly Open in Santa Clara on June 11 this past summer.

Senior qualifies for U-17 national table tennis team

Preston Fu and Allen Luo
September 5, 2021
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Students should be fully vaccinated before returning to school

Allen Luo
May 11, 2021

Top 10 excuses for turning your camera off on Zoom

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
April 14, 2021
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
April 2, 2021
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No escaping testing this year — juniors set to take online SBAC

Allen Luo
April 1, 2021
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Lying for vaccinations is unethical, diverts resources to unneeded areas

Allen Luo
March 30, 2021
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Black History Month curriculum opt-out should have never been offered

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
March 24, 2021
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AP test schedule changes receive mixed reactions

Allen Luo and Aaria Thomas
March 18, 2021
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Teachers and other school staff should be required to vaccinate for COVID-19 before returning to school

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
December 14, 2020
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Welander adjusts curriculum to virtual learning through variety of approaches

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
December 9, 2020
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Ceramics classes adjust to online learning

Allen Luo and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 4, 2020
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Weight room loses $7,000 worth of equipment, reflecting larger security problem across campus

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
December 1, 2020
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Elementary schools should not reopen, even in hybrid mode

Allen Luo
November 5, 2020
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 22, 2020
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 18, 2020
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SAT and PSAT test dates postponed until end of October

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 15, 2020
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SHSTV shifts curriculum to fit virtual learning

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
October 13, 2020
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 10, 2020
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Sports seasons changed due to safety concerns

Ben Li and Allen Luo
August 29, 2020
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
August 26, 2020
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Meme culture takes a concerning turn during troubling times

Ben Li and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Credit-no-credit system would fail to accurately represent students’ abilities

Allen Luo
April 16, 2020
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
March 25, 2020

PE Testing is unnecessary and unbeneficial

Alan Zu and Allen Luo
March 12, 2020

Meme culture among Gen Z takes a darker turn

Ben Li and Allen Luo
March 6, 2020

Single entry points in schools not as effective as they sound

Allen Luo
January 28, 2020

“OK Boomer”: offensive or just a joke?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
January 27, 2020

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

Lip Dub to be earlier this year

Jackson Green and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

ASB combines with Relay for Life and Turkey Trot for pre-holiday event

Harshini Velchamy and Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

ID scanners more viable than current sign-out system

Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

‘Joker’ movie: stunning but shallow

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
November 15, 2019

Starting school later will be ineffective

Allen Luo and Alan Zu
October 15, 2019

iPhone 11: Is it worth it?

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 15, 2019
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SHSTV now has guest instructors from professional broadcasting

Allen Luo and Benjamin Li
October 14, 2019

AP Statistics students interview students, analyze response bias

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
October 14, 2019

Cafeteria changes cause confusion; staff works to speed up lines

Benjamin Li and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019

Falcon Fest changes fail to hit their mark

Andy Chen and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019
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