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“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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An unexpected fluffy end to 2020

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January 11, 2021
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January 11, 2021
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With recruitment challenges conquered, senior commits to fence and study nanoengineering at UCSD

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December 14, 2020
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Pandemic impacts my younger brother in unforeseen ways

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December 12, 2020
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Teachers reminisce in-person school benefits previously taken for granted

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December 11, 2020
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Falcon website undergoes major redesign

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December 3, 2020
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Less experience should not make or break a chance to win an Emmy

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October 20, 2020
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Athletics director Lugo’s job changes with lack of in-person sports

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October 15, 2020
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Online learning forces teachers to adjust teaching goals

Angelina Chen
September 21, 2020
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Woodsy-themed album ‘folklore’ exposes new side of Taylor Swift’s song writing

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September 4, 2020
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Senior commits to rowing at UPenn

Angelina Chen
May 17, 2020
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Spring sports cancellation brings bittersweet feelings

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May 1, 2020
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Dance commission hosts online TikTok competition

Andy Chen and Angelina Chen
April 14, 2020

Freshman discovers passion for running

Angelina Chen and Tiffany Wang
March 9, 2020

The real cost of falling donations

Apurva Chakravarthy, Angelina Chen, Brandon Wang, and Oliver Ye
October 24, 2019
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The hidden treasures of Saratoga Village

Angelina Chen and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 24, 2019

After hilly meet at Crystal Springs, girls’ cross country team sees promising future

Anouk Yeh and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2019

Granoff brings enthusiasm to his English classes

Angelina Chen and Tiffany Wang
September 11, 2019

New team mindset foreshadows a successful girls’ cross country season

Angelina Chen and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019

AirPods 2.0: Expensive doesn’t always mean better

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
May 28, 2019

Sneaking into a R-rated movie

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
May 21, 2019

Math teacher opts to teach in San Diego area next year

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 3, 2019
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Eating like an elf: sweet poison for humans?

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 3, 2019

Rainy week leads to postponing of Spring Fling activities

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
April 2, 2019

No pluses or minuses leads to higher GPAs and less stress

Angelina Chen and Edwin Chen
March 29, 2019
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Little Free Library: national phenomenon spreads to Saratoga

Angelina Chen and Sherrie Shen
February 14, 2019

Movies to get you through post-V Day sadness

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
February 12, 2019

How to get the true winter experience

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
January 31, 2019

Ten Ren Tea: worth it or not?

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
January 28, 2019

Finals schedule sparks different viewpoints

Angelina Chen and Amanda Zhu
December 12, 2018

Freshman singing group In All Seriousness posts videos on Instagram

Angelina Chen and Anna Novoselov
December 10, 2018

Jamba Juice secret menu is refreshing any time of year

Neeti Badve, Angelina Chen, and Amanda Zhu
December 4, 2018

How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick

Angelina Chen and Rohan Kumar
November 28, 2018

Teachers drawn inspiration from iconic entertainers

Angelina Chen
November 26, 2018

Green team continues environmental work from the past

Angelina Chen and Samantha Yee
November 2, 2018

Girls’ tennis: Falcons battle injuries as they head to CCS

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
October 30, 2018

Girls’ tennis: Falcons trying to take flight in early season

Amanda Zhu and Angelina Chen
September 25, 2018

Leaked albums irritate artists, may boost album sales

Angelina Chen and Connie Liang
September 24, 2018
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