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New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
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All content by Ami Nachiappan
Track: Though promising, young team has room for growth
Caitlin Ju
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2017
Powderpuff participation, school spirit extremely strong back in the ‘90s
Esha Lakhotia
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 24, 2017
Leadership heads to local schools to promote reading
Ami Nachiappan
March 23, 2017
Change of peso value prevents Mexican students from visiting SHS
Alexandra Li
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 23, 2017
Heavy rain, washed out roads and mudslides force school to scramble when teachers can’t make it to Saratoga
Francesca Chu
and
Ami Nachiappan
February 14, 2017
Falcon Focus: Senior embraces responsibility of cooking
Ami Nachiappan
and
Roland Shen
February 10, 2017
Boys’ track: After loss of key athletes, team looks to improve
Caitlin Ju
and
Ami Nachiappan
February 9, 2017
Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique
Daniel Bessonov
,
Lina Kim
, and
Ami Nachiappan
February 9, 2017
Girls’ track: Despite lack of coaches, freshmen strengthen team
Caitlin Ju
and
Ami Nachiappan
February 2, 2017
Seniors create lunch exchange to reduce costs of off-campus meals
Ami Nachiappan
and
Roland Shen
February 2, 2017
Two girls join wrestling team
Daniel Bessonov
and
Ami Nachiappan
December 9, 2016
Sophomores in physics enjoy predominantly upperclassman course
Ami Nachiappan
and
Phoebe Wang
December 8, 2016
College Bound: seniors plan to major in product design
Ava Hooman
and
Ami Nachiappan
December 4, 2016
Costa Rican family features two pairs of twins
Ami Nachiappan
and
Phoebe Wang
December 4, 2016
College bound: Average number of early applications skyrocket
Ami Nachiappan
and
Jenny Qian
October 26, 2016
Inktober encourages students to express creativity each day
Victor Liu
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 20, 2016
Part-time service jobs promote independence
Alexandra Li
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 18, 2016
Teachers adapt curriculum to teach about election
Ami Nachiappan
and
Kyle Wang
October 17, 2016
Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship
Ryan Kim
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 29, 2016
Homecoming commission heads embrace opportunity
Ami Nachiappan
and
Elaine Sun
September 27, 2016
Boys XC: Falcon runners working to defend CCS championship
Ryan Kim
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 27, 2016
Freshman runner helps lead team after losses to graduation
Ryan Kim
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 23, 2016
Sophomore chess champion shares expertise
Eleanor Goh
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 21, 2016
Team places well at SCVAL meet, falls short at CCS Trials
Caitlin Ju
and
Ami Nachiappan
May 24, 2016
Senior finds practical approach to music career, accepted in Marine Corps band
Ami Nachiappan
May 19, 2016
Boys’ tennis falls short at CCS semifinals, loses to Saint Ignatius
Ami Nachiappan
and
Jihau Yu
May 19, 2016
Principal’s secretary to retire, plans to teach at elementary school
Ami Nachiappan
May 16, 2016
ASB to implement scanning system for ‘16-‘17 school year
Nidhi Jain
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 26, 2016
Despite multiple losses, Falcons hope to be competitive at league meet
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2016
Music building construction causes parking lot frustration
Ami Nachiappan
and
Eric Sze
April 21, 2016
Junior sprinter leads team with experience
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 14, 2016
Behind the scenes of Benefit: an inside look into commissioners’ preparation
Ami Nachiappan
March 7, 2016
Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades
Karissa Dong
,
Ami Nachiappan
, and
Daphne Liu
March 6, 2016
MAP senior project aims to inform incoming students about program
Ami Nachiappan
and
Vibha Seshadri
March 6, 2016
Boys’ basketball loses tough playoff game to Aptos
Ami Nachiappan
March 3, 2016
Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
January 26, 2016
Freshman wrestler helps lead team with skill
Ami Nachiappan
January 22, 2016
Boys’ basketball team has a shot at CCS
Miles Albert
and
Ami Nachiappan
January 21, 2016
Senior drummer looks forward to playing with quartet at Jazz Cabaret
Ami Nachiappan
January 19, 2016
Junior gains unique memories, life skills from robotics
Ami Nachiappan
and
Claire Rhee
January 17, 2016
Senior three-sport athlete feeling nostalgic about high school sports
Ami Nachiappan
January 15, 2016
Seniors create ‘Little Rock Nine’ music video
Ami Nachiappan
and
Roland Shen
January 15, 2016
Boys’ cross country wins Division III at CCS; team advances to states
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 16, 2015
Peterson paces XC to CCS victory
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 16, 2015
Falcon hoopsters welcome newcomers
Miles Albert
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 15, 2015
Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 11, 2015
Wrestling team hopes to rebuild
Ami Nachiappan
November 11, 2015
Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding
Ami Nachiappan
November 6, 2015
Senior finds coaching swimming rewarding
Ami Nachiappan
November 6, 2015
New boys’ cross country coach propels team
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 9, 2015
Juniors start girl-only coding club
Ami Nachiappan
October 8, 2015
Girls’ cross country loses key runners to injuries
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 8, 2015
Former middle school drum major furthers passion in music
Ami Nachiappan
September 12, 2015
Athletic trainer teaches Health/Driver’s Ed, strives for an enjoyable experience
Ami Nachiappan
September 4, 2015
Cross Country aspires to improve
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 4, 2015
Freshman runner sprints to victory
Ami Nachiappan
September 3, 2015
Cross country meet schedule affected by construction
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
August 29, 2015
Mount leaving SHS to pursue other interests
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
May 27, 2015
Media begin to promote natural beauty
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
May 18, 2015
Sophomore bids au revoir to home, plans to attend summer camp in Paris
Ami Nachiappan
May 11, 2015
Students recount memories and lessons learned from old TV shows
Ami Nachiappan
May 11, 2015
Digital electronics to be offered next fall
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015
Seniors look back on four years of track
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015
Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015
March Madness teams make way to finals
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015
Girls’ track hopes to make leagues
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015
Boys’ track kicks off on rough start
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015
Students recount experiences with DMVs
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2015
Clubs struggle to maintain active membership
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2015
Can you make a foreign dinner for your family?
Ami Nachiappan
March 30, 2015
Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
February 10, 2015
Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league
Karissa Dong
and
Ami Nachiappan
February 10, 2015
Leadership students gain valuable insights from Disneyland conference
Ami Nachiappan
and
Stefanie Ting
February 10, 2015
Students strive to maintain fitness
Ami Nachiappan
February 10, 2015
Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics
Michelle Cen
and
Ami Nachiappan
January 21, 2015
Junior class raises funds with annual holiday boutique
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
December 4, 2014
Saratoga named in top 25 best public high schools in America by school data site
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
December 4, 2014
Copy room proves helpful for busy teachers
Ami Nachiappan
and
Rachel Zhang
December 4, 2014
Sum runs to 2nd-place finish
David Fan
and
Ami Nachiappan
December 3, 2014
A closer look: how to plan a successful campaign
Allison Lin
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 7, 2014
Falcon wins Pacemaker Award
Nidhi Jain
and
Ami Nachiappan
November 3, 2014
Who needs Facebook?
Ami Nachiappan
October 30, 2014
Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport
Emily Chen
,
Spring Ma
, and
Ami Nachiappan
October 30, 2014
Freshman defies ‘Asian’ stereotype and walks off his brother’s path
Nidhi Jain
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 30, 2014
Sophomore squashes opponents in little-known sport
Emily Chen
,
Spring Ma
, and
Ami Nachiappan
October 27, 2014
Excessive parent involvement: a harmful path for students
Nidhi Jain
and
Ami Nachiappan
October 25, 2014
Downtown construction aims to ‘beautify’ village
Ami Nachiappan
September 16, 2014
Minicakes delivers sweetness to Saratoga
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 10, 2014
Alumni return to coach
Emily Chen
and
Ami Nachiappan
September 7, 2014
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