Senior Mag 2026: Rediscovering our hometown through sidequests
Trying new things together in our final semester has made saying goodbye even harder.
Amy Miao, News Editor
7 seniors take their sports to the collegiate level
Class of ‘26 seniors Matthias Casanova, Somei Ogata, Sahaana Potti, Cole Sheehy, Nikhil Srivatsa, Millie Wang and Kelsey Zhang have gone down different paths to recruitment.
Sunnyvale’s CuanYue Malatang exceeded our expectations
The Chinese chain opened its first South Bay location in January.
Digital art experience proves the longest way round is the shortest way home
After two years of drawing on Procreate, I finally sat down to learn the shortcuts and features that would have saved me hours.
Top 10: School parking spots
Not all parking spots are created equal.
Annual Career Fair shows pathways and realities in a variety of professions
Over 40 professionals offered real-world advice to students based on hard-earned experience.
21st Bombay in the Bay fundraises for youth foster charity in India
Partnering with “A Future for Every Child,” the event celebrates Indian culture while giving back to those communities.
Inside one senior’s college application process
My application cycle became a period of difficult reflection — of my essays and of myself.
How I get myself to drink water as a chronically dehydrated person
Ice cubes, flower petals and a straw lid are go-to techniques.
Blind, deaf and mute baking challenge ends in tasty success — with minor mishaps
The Falcon’s master chefs attempt the viral challenge.
Sophomores charm audience with magical quad day dances
The first class this year to perform outdoors, the sophomores performed dances and skits to the theme of “Harry Potter.”
A not-so-serious question: Would you rather face chickens in battle daily or a gorilla annually?
Your choice reveals much about your value system and thinking.
Junior takes photography hobby to the next level, signs professional contracts
In addition to taking independent commissions, David Huan has signed 3-year contracts with Ocean Waves, Swag Fits and Player One.
New CS teacher finds his place in teaching after diverse careers
Conway Wang is striving to provide an enjoyable and engaging environment for his classes.
Clubs attract prospective members at annual Club Rush
This year’s Club Rush featured 71 total clubs.
Sul & Beans: a sweet escape from life’s pressures — courtesy of Korean shaved ice
We made two trips to shop at Main Street, Cupertino and tried three bingsoo flavors.
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.
