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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“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
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
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 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
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 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
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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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
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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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