Amy Miao, Lifestyles Editor
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
We tried 8 flavors of Lay’s potato chips, with flavors ranging from wasabi octopus to Mexican chicken tomato.
Picking up one piece of trash at a time, Torrens helps maintain Highway 85 in San Jose
Through his monthly cleanups on the 1-mile stretch he has adopted, the assistant principal shows the meaning of community service.
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
Olivia Kinoshita, from the Class of ‘22, immerses herself in film projects in and out of school, with the dream of telling impactful stories in Hollywood.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
Siblings Brennan and Emmy Pak cheer each other on through every point in each other’s athletic journeys.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
The influx of new members this season allowed the formation of boys’ and girls’ JV teams, increasing their competitiveness at meets.
Professionals impart valuable insights at school’s annual Career Fair
The event was held in the Small Gym on March 13 and drew 20 professionals in a wide range of fields.
5 years since COVID-19: Students and teachers reflect on the pandemic
A full year of isolation led the way to new habits and routines — both positive and negative — which still impact the learning environment today.
This year, work-focused Treasure Toga punishment replaced by traditional detention for efficiency
Students with 5 or more tardies are now assigned an hour of seat time after school.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
Two students were selected to represent the school at the county level.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
What starts as a vision of gliding down snowy slopes always ends with frozen feet, face-plants and a flurry of existential crises.
Through the decades: How The Falcon transitioned to new technologies
In the mid-late 1990s, the Falcon shifted from using cut-and-paste technology to digital printing, all thanks to the introduction of the Macintosh computer.
Students receive expert advice at ‘Sleeping Can Be Your Secret Hack’ Q&A
Dr. Tony Masri said, on average, teens need about nine hours per night.
Cross country teams successful in League meets and prepare for finals
Both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at Crystal Springs on Oct. 8 and Bayland High School on Oct. 22, where many runners attained personal records (PR).
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
Amanda Lupoli came to SHS months after a maternity leave at her previous job, hoping for a better work-life balance.
Cross country season preview: Tippetts returns to coach boys while professional runner steps up to coach the girls
Both teams are preparing for the upcoming season, beginning with their first meet on Sept. 24 at Baylands Park.
