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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025

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Senior lost weight, gained interest in fitness and nutrition

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
May 4, 2017

Boys cap off historic season by reaching NorCal tournament

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
March 11, 2017

Boys’ basketball: New coaches add specialized focus on Falcons’ offensive, defensive plays

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
December 2, 2016

Football: Falcons conclude season after first round CCS loss to Palma

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, and Siva Sambasivam
November 28, 2016

Classes host activities and simulations to teach students about the election process

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
November 21, 2016

School adds security cameras to cut down on parking lot crime

Apoorv Kwatra and Pranav Ahuja
October 18, 2016

42-41 loss to Mountain View leaves Falcons desperate for another league win

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
October 18, 2016

Facebook live streaming gains popularity

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
October 13, 2016

Letter to the Editor: SHS Advisor creators respond to teachers’ criticism

Anthony Barthell, Apoorv Kwatra, and Theo Luan
October 3, 2016

Falcons lose key players to injuries in loss to Milpitas; Homecoming game vs. Paly gives chance at important victory

Apoorv Kwatra, Trevor Leung, Navin Tiwary, and Sophie Zivanic
September 26, 2016

Football: Falcons hope skill players will take them far

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
September 9, 2016

Peng qualifies individually for CCS, eliminated after first round

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
May 24, 2016

Seniors to ‘Seas the Night’ at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
May 19, 2016

Falcon wins Gold Crown Award again

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
April 25, 2016

‘The Life of Pablo’ lives up to hype

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
April 14, 2016

2016 March Madness one for the ages

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
March 29, 2016
march madness

School’s March Madness tournament a success

Apoorv Kwatra
March 28, 2016

Basketball team aims to rebound from crushing defeats

Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan
February 8, 2016

Seniors go gaga over Super Bowl volunteering experience

Apoorv Kwatra
February 8, 2016

You’re wrong, Mark Jackson: Curry is the best thing to happen to basketball in years

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
February 4, 2016

Boys’ golf looks to rebuild

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
February 4, 2016

Panthers look to take down Broncos in Super Bowl 50

Apoorv Kwatra
February 3, 2016

Head in the game: Senior looks to lead basketball team to success

Apoorv Kwatra and Arjun Ramanathan
December 3, 2015

Basketball player’s attempt at volleyball proves a disaster

Apoorv Kwatra
December 3, 2015

Students show support for outdoor basketball court lights

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
December 3, 2015

Chipotle E. coli outbreak no cause for alarm

Apoorv Kwatra
November 22, 2015

Quarry Park opened to public

Tiffany Zheng and Apoorv Kwatra
November 22, 2015

Warriors display greatness never seen before

Apoorv Kwatra
November 18, 2015

Staff editorial: New attendance policies do not solve problems

Helen Chen and Apoorv Kwatra
October 24, 2015

Falcons prepare for Leagues, individuals hope to make CCS

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
October 24, 2015

Junior nationally ranked in fencing

Apoorv Kwatra
October 22, 2015

The $276,000 question: ASB ponders how to spend money left over from previous years

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
September 22, 2015

Principal player: Robinson’s path to education paved by career in basketball

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
September 17, 2015

New SAT provides beneficial changes

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
September 16, 2015

The benefits of summer classes

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
May 20, 2015

Lacrosse team hopes to build team for next year

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

History teacher pursues passion for music

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
April 23, 2015

Golden State Warriors: the best team in the NBA

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

Students win science awards demonstrate the academic success of Saratoga

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 23, 2015

Most students unable to come close predicting bracket

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
April 23, 2015

RapChat: the app that gives everyone flow

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
April 22, 2015

Senior wrestler victorious at CCS, run ends in states

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
March 10, 2015

Boys’ basketball season ends in CCS defeat, but Falcons proud of accomplishments

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
March 9, 2015

Boys’ lacrosse team retools with new additions

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
March 6, 2015

Oklahoma’s AP U.S. History proposal ludicrous

Apoorv Kwatra and Fiona Sequeira
March 4, 2015

CASSY therapist finds meaning in career

Caitlin Ju and Apoorv Kwatra
March 4, 2015

Wrestling: Freshmen and sophomores gain experience

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
January 30, 2015

Boys’ basketball looks to win League

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
January 28, 2015

What actually happens at ASB meetings?

Apoorv Kwatra and Anant Rajeev
December 8, 2014

Should college athletes get paid?

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
November 18, 2014

Sophomores survive encounter with cops

Apoorv Kwatra
November 13, 2014

Sophomore’s life modeled by Taekwondo teachings

Neehar Thumaty and Apoorv Kwatra
November 13, 2014

Basketball players take ‘no days off’

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
November 13, 2014

NBA player inspires other athletes with Indian heritage

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
November 13, 2014

I don’t wear pants

Apoorv Kwatra
October 14, 2014

Sophomores try to spice up their ‘Food Network’ Homecoming

Apoorv Kwatra and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Freshmen hope to overcome difficult theme, challenges of 1st Homecoming

Apoorv Kwatra and Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014

Students prepare for fantasy basketball season

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
October 9, 2014

Should the drinking age be lowered?

Apoorv Kwatra and Neehar Thumaty
September 16, 2014

PGC Basketball camp teaches skills and mental approach

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
September 4, 2014

Saratoga Library attempts to break a world record for its 100th birthday

Apoorv Kwatra and Trevor Leung
August 28, 2014
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