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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
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
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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Amelia Chang

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A compilation of all the sagas in Epic

‘Epic the Musical’: An incredible musical that gives a refreshing take on ‘The Odyssey’

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 13, 2024
Even though Christmas music gets annoying, we can’t imagine life without it.

Cold-weather classics: What makes festive tunes so festive?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
December 5, 2024
The show is a worthy sequel to Wandavision.

‘Agatha All Along’: a show Marvel got right

Amelia Chang
December 1, 2024
A drawing of a SeaWing I did during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The dragon series that soared into my heart

Amelia Chang
October 28, 2024
The amount of depth in Zuko’s character development is what I hope to see from all characters

Ideal protagonists in today’s media follow certain patterns

Amelia Chang
October 27, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…

‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor

Amelia Chang
September 12, 2024
Summer program group bonding at Disneyland :D

While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities

Amelia Chang
September 7, 2024
Chinese students from Saratoga and Los Gatos in the airport with teachers.

Saratoga and Los Gatos students visit Taiwan over spring break

Amelia Chang
May 18, 2024
You’ll be happier if your life is in your own hands.

Self-driving cars are the future, but how safe are they?

Amelia Chang and Florence Wei
May 13, 2024
As long as you’re above ten, these eggs are not for you!

Why can’t we still play childhood games?

Amelia Chang
May 8, 2024
Showering at night promotes good hygiene.

Photo or Graphic for: Just get it over with — it’s best to shower at night

Annika Gho
May 3, 2024
Screenshot 2024-03-27 at 11.54.11 AM

Photo or Graphic for: Tardy policy needs more uniformity

Florence Wei
March 27, 2024
Sophomore Mridhula Vudali poses for the camera as she spreads and flips the batter.  

Long-standing tradition of crepe parties in French classes continue to spark interest in the language

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
March 7, 2024
A screenshot of me under a tree in my “Minecraft” world.

Living my childhood through blocks

Amelia Chang
March 3, 2024
Junior Hilary Gonzalez gains possession of the ball on Jan. 16 during a game against Mountain View.

After frenzied search, girls’ soccer team finds permanent goalie

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
January 27, 2024
Students shake hands with the Sharks after making their pitch.

Nearly a decade later, MAP seniors continue to showcase skills in Shark Tank project

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
January 25, 2024
Saratoga team hoodies offer a wide variety of designs

Photo or Graphic for: Hoodie bonanza: Sports team merch emphasizes school pride

Annika Gho
January 16, 2024
Contrary to Asha and Valentino’s reactions, we were not at all impressed by ‘Wish’, which had nothing new to offer.  

Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
January 9, 2024
What succulent are you?

Yes, even succulents have personality types

Amelia Chang
December 8, 2023
I never knew I clapped so much — there’s a lot to celebrate, I guess.

Photo or Graphic for: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (or not)

Annika Gho
December 2, 2023
Senior Jiah Jung does a simple drill during tryouts.

Girls’ soccer preview: Spendlove, Oberhauser lead Falcons into a new season

Amelia Chang and Ruiyan Zhu
November 15, 2023
CCC advisor Brad Ward’s Pennywise camping trunk-or-treat car.

Trunk or Treat embodies spooky Halloween spirit

Amelia Chang
November 11, 2023
“Inspired by my dreams under the moonlight, I write!”

Photo or Graphic for: Writing the dream: my experiences with dream journaling

Florence Wei
November 6, 2023
Seniors gather at Sept. 18 rally.

Rallies, let’s have something new

Amelia Chang
October 31, 2023
Senior Kayla Jung works on an untitled piece for her portfolio, “Textures of Home.”

AP 2D and 3D Design classes added alongside AP Drawing enrich art curriculum

Amelia Chang and Annika Gho
October 23, 2023
Working in the light of the morning sun maximizes productivity.

Photo or Graphic for: Productivity lies in mornings, not lethargic late night intervals

Florence Hu
October 23, 2023
New special ed teacher shares resources to help students become more independent

New special ed teacher shares resources to help students become more independent

Amelia Chang
September 28, 2023
If only we had the key to unlock these cages.

Photo or Graphic for: Free sheet music should be easier to obtain for young musicians

Florence Wei and Annika Gho
September 27, 2023
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