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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Andrew Lin
A chart showing my top 25 most-played albums for the past month, as of May 9

Senior Mag 2024: A poser’s guide to niche metal subgenres

Andrew Lin
May 25, 2024
Kapoor concentrating in a match at a tournament at Menlo High School on Dec. 3

Senior Mag 2024: On board: Yashom Kapoor seeks to broaden appeal of chess

Andrew Lin
May 25, 2024
The first “Vultures 1” album cover, shown above, drew criticism due to its similarity to Norwegian neo-Nazi black metal artist and convicted murderer Varg Vikernes’ “Filosofem” album cover. The current album cover is not appropriate for publication in a school newspaper.

By Kanye standards, ‘Vultures 1’ is a disappointing album

Andrew Lin
March 28, 2024
Junior Alan Lu ducks and covers during the earthquake drill. 

Photo or Graphic for: Annual earthquake drill includes new addition of post-tremor simulations

Nika Svizhenko
March 18, 2024
Junior Angie Chen tells her story of body dysmorphia at the Speak Up for Change assembly on Jan. 26. 

Speak Up for Change assembly: Students and staff discuss healing by seeking help, body dysmorphia, pursuing passions

Mitchell Chen, Andrew Lin, and Emily Wu
January 27, 2024
Short videos would offer more information and be more fun to review than written essays

Staff editorial: ‘Why school?’ essays should be replaced with video introductions

Andrew Lin
January 25, 2024
As semester ends, Taiwanese visitors get a taste of school in U.S., Bay Area culture

As semester ends, Taiwanese visitors get a taste of school in U.S., Bay Area culture

Andrew Lin
January 12, 2024
Timothy Leung accepts his trophy for reaching the semifinals for Program Oral Interpretation.

National tournament experience sets up speech competitors to reach new heights

Andrew Lin
December 4, 2023
 In the first semester, seniors have a lot on their plates

Application inflation: As acceptance rates decline, seniors are applying to more colleges

Andrew Lin
November 15, 2023
Principal Greg Louie stands in front of a no fire sign, reviewing the fire drill simulation

Newly created safety team plans for emergency scenarios

Sam Bai and Andrew Lin
September 29, 2023
“UTOPIA” sold nearly 500,000 physical units in the first week after its release, and it would have sold over 700,000 if not for shipping delays.

In ‘UTOPIA’ Travis Scott answers his critics

Andrew Lin
September 24, 2023
A personification of ChatGPT bot.

As school year concludes, ChatGPT cheating contention simmers to a boil

Andrew Lin and Kathy Wang
May 27, 2023
A new battle between AI and teachers has started

One path forward in light of ChatGPT cheating

Andrew Lin
May 26, 2023
A still from one of the most recognizable clips in the movie due to its widespread use in “sigma edits.”

‘American Psycho’ revisited: Has it withstood the test of time?

Andrew Lin
May 26, 2023
Junior Eric Norris and sophomore Ryan Backhus successfully block the ball and score a point against Los Gatos on May 3.

The comeback kids: Despite quarterfinal loss to Harker in CCS, the volleyball team ends the season feeling like champions

Derek Liang, Andrew Lin, and Aiden Ye
May 24, 2023
Senior middle Mateusz Palusinski spikes the ball past the opponents’ defense to score a point.

Boys’ volleyball focuses on improved  teamwork to help performances

Andrew Lin and Victoria Lin
March 17, 2023
No-win situation.

Like most things in life, eating should fall into a healthy middle ground

Andrew Lin
March 9, 2023
“Let’s Start Here.” was released on Jan. 27.

‘Let’s Start Here’: a psychedelic time machine back to the ‘70s

Andrew Lin
March 1, 2023
Sophomore Cosmo Cooper and junior Ariana Tootoonchi rehearse “An Easy Heaven” on Jan. 19, two days before the performance.

Student directors create productions exploring themes of life and death

Andrew Lin and Parav Manney
February 15, 2023
Depicted are the COVID cases from Aug. 22 to Jan. 20.

School averts post winter break COVID-19 outbreak

Andrew Lin
January 26, 2023
“AI Art Story by George Huang, Eric Shi, Andrew Lin” generated by Midjourney.

AI-generated images aren’t the future of art

Andrew Lin, George Huang, and Eric Shi
January 24, 2023
The gym may seem daunting at first, but lifting can potentially change your life for the better.

How to start lifting

Jason Cheng and Andrew Lin
December 16, 2022
2022 Wrapped has led me to expand my extremely one-dimensional music taste.

Spotify Wrapped should include more detailed statistics

Andrew Lin
December 14, 2022
The many faces of Kanye West.

There is no more defending Kanye West

Emma Fung and Andrew Lin
November 10, 2022
The drama program will be performing “The Crucible” on various dates from Nov. 12 to 19.

Drama program prepares for fall play ‘The Crucible’

Andrew Lin and Victoria Lin
September 24, 2022
 Kanye is No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 of all time

Top 10: Kanye songs

Andrew Lin
September 10, 2022
Junior shortstop and pitcher Lucas Dennis throws a pitch during the last game of the regular season on May 12 against Fremont.

Photo or Graphic for: Baseball team makes CCS after a three-game win streak to end the regular season

Howard Shu
May 19, 2022
This is the same search firm that found Grove four years ago.

District searches for new superintendent after Mike Grove announces retirement for health reasons

Andrew Lin
May 18, 2022
Kristofer Orre instructs junior Anthony Wang on proper form for an exercise called the thruster.

Kristofer Orre takes over as Intermediate P.E. teacher for second semester

Andrew Lin
May 15, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: 100% sugar? More like 100 grams of sugar

Sam Bai
May 12, 2022
The meatballs have a texture similar to rubber erasers, which is concerning. Notice the lack of green vegetables.

King for a day: the changes I’d make to the cafeteria if I could

Andrew Lin
April 28, 2022
Top 10 fonts

Top 10 fonts

Andrew Lin and Atrey Desai
March 23, 2022
Name a more iconic group of 10

Ruining protein powder: a pitiful example

Andrew Lin
March 20, 2022

What you need to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Lynn Dai, Andrew Lin, and Daniel Wu
March 18, 2022
No. 1 Singles Kosei Ogata serves in a match against Los Gatos, and the Falcons ultimately won 6-1.

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ tennis: Falcons gear up for success with new players

Hannah Lee and Aiden Ye
March 18, 2022
School to host Grad Night in person on June 2

School to host Grad Night in person on June 2

Andrew Lin and Sam Bai
March 18, 2022
Students, teachers weigh in on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Students, teachers weigh in on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Lynn Dai, Andrew Lin, and Daniel Wu
March 16, 2022
Longtime football coach Lugo accepts athletic director and head coach job at Mountain View

Longtime football coach Lugo accepts athletic director and head coach job at Mountain View

Andrew Lin
January 21, 2022
After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged

After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged

Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli
January 21, 2022
Achieving perfection after two reboots and nine tries: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Achieving perfection after two reboots and nine tries: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Andrew Lin and Sam Bai
January 18, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: The need for tech refresh: Establish a tech booster organization

Lynn Dai
November 22, 2021
Senior Andrew Hong defends the goal at the team’s last game against Lynbrook on Oct. 29. The Falcons ultimately lost 8-7.

Boys’ water polo closes season with a loss to Lynbrook at league finals

Bill Yuan, Sam Bai, and Andrew Lin
November 22, 2021
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Ethnic studies would work better as a whole-year class

Andrew Lin
November 19, 2021
Increasing tardies, unexcused absences result in punishments

Increasing tardies, unexcused absences result in punishments

Andrew Lin
November 19, 2021
Sam and Andrew get insanely jacked

Sam and Andrew get insanely jacked

Sam Bai and Andrew Lin
November 18, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: So you want to play all the games The Falcon has reviewed recently? Start here

Sam Bai
November 7, 2021

Top 10 places to cry

Andrew Lin
November 4, 2021

Beijing’s grip on Chinese gaming and media tightens

Atrey Desai and Andrew Lin
October 9, 2021

Advisories resume; more changes still planned

Sam Bai and Andrew Lin
October 9, 2021
From left to right: Varsity players seniors Daniel Jiang, Chris Wu and Marcus Kuo perform warm up drills during practice

Boys’ water polo currently undefeated

Sam Bai, Andrew Lin, and Esther Luan
October 8, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding

Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye
October 8, 2021
Hot dogs ARE sandwiches.

Hot dogs ARE sandwiches.

Andrew Lin
September 30, 2021
UNICEF club advertises to potential members on the second day of Club Rush.

Photo or Graphic for: Club participation increases to pre-pandemic levels

Vicky Bai and Jonny Luo
September 24, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Music department back on track after rough pandemic year

Shannon Ma and Nikhil Mathihalli
September 20, 2021

The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived

Andrew Lin
September 13, 2021
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