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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
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
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
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

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All content by Apurva Chakravarthy
Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year

Senior explores new country, culture and language during exchange year

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 12, 2022
A tale of two seniors: What we wish we had known

A tale of two seniors: What we wish we had known

Apurva Chakravarthy and Preston Fu
April 9, 2022
Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs

Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 31, 2022
Ye posted a rant about Pete Davidson and Disney to Instagram on Feb. 12.  

How to understand Ye’s rants with QPA analysis

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
March 31, 2022
Stop claiming to care about mental health while taking advantage of Wellness Center privileges

Stop claiming to care about mental health while taking advantage of Wellness Center privileges

Apurva Chakravarthy
February 4, 2022
Students, parents and staff indicate schedule preferences in a district-wide survey.

Reactions to 3 possible spring semester bell schedules favored by board

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021
Top 10 lyrics that make no sense

Top 10 lyrics that make no sense

Apurva Chakravarthy
December 2, 2021

Clubs switch to Google Classroom for communication

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jason Cheng
November 30, 2021
This year’s Winter Formal, themed “City of Stars,” will take place at Gilroy Gardens on Dec. 4.

Formal to be held on Dec. 4 at Gilroy Gardens

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jason Cheng
October 27, 2021
The Falcons had a large crowd on a Friday night for Homecoming (pictured here), but few fans have shown up for the team’s Thursday night contests.

Nationwide shortage of football referees pushes games to Thursday nights

Apurva Chakravarthy and Nilay Mishra
October 21, 2021
@Colleges: Stop making us write ‘why this school’ supplements

@Colleges: Stop making us write ‘why this school’ supplements

Apurva Chakravarthy
October 5, 2021
100 Word Rants

100 Word Rants

Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou, and Zachary Zinman
September 17, 2021

New English 12 teacher splits time between SHS and LGHS

Apurva Chakravarthy and Tara Natarajan
September 13, 2021
‘Never Have I Ever’ watched two seasons of a show just for Indian media representation

‘Never Have I Ever’ watched two seasons of a show just for Indian media representation

Apurva Chakravarthy
September 7, 2021
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After 10 years, athletics director Tim Lugo steps down

Apurva Chakravarthy and Howard Shu
May 13, 2021
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Annual Bombay in the Bay performance signals return to normalcy

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 12, 2021
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Local organization offers help as pandemic exacerbates homelessness

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 11, 2021
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Student productions: transforming Zoom into a stage

Shaan Sridhar, Apurva Chakravarthy, and Anjali Nuggehali
May 6, 2021
The Junior Girl’s Dance performs in front of the officers in the quad while Junior Olivia Kinoshita gets her filming equipment ready.

ICAC performers dance the night away at drive-in movie-style BnB on April 16-17

Apurva Chakravarthy
April 2, 2021
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Sophomore class office hosts first in-person boba fundraiser

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 29, 2021
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Class of 2019 alumni work on time management to balance their school work and athletic careers

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 21, 2021
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63rd Grammys prove entertaining and pandemic-safe, but also voters snubbed many deserving artists

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 21, 2021

Sunright Tea Studio: Costly and out of the way, but great boba

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2021
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Field hockey kicks off their competitive season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 12, 2021
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Class of 2013 alumna works to abolish the death penalty and defend those on death row

Apurva Chakravarthy
February 3, 2021
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Teachers and other school staff should be required to vaccinate for COVID-19 before returning to school

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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COVID-19 severely affects recruiting process for Class of 2022

Apurva Chakravarthy
January 16, 2021
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New technical theater class introduced

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 16, 2021
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Field hockey player contemplates loss of season

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
January 15, 2021
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‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’: funny but mediocre

Apurva Chakravarthy
January 14, 2021
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Introverts more likely to thrive in quarantine while extroverts find ways of safe interaction

Apurva Chakravarthy and Aaria Thomas
December 11, 2020
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Delayed WASC process concludes

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 11, 2020
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Falcon website undergoes major redesign

Angelina Chen and Apurva Chakravarthy
December 3, 2020
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PSA to all boba lovers: Make it yourself at home

Apurva Chakravarthy
December 1, 2020
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School hosts successful SAT and PSAT for students

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 1, 2020
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Sophomore Magdalena Mendez adjusts to changes in Mexican folklore dance events

Apurva Chakravarthy
December 1, 2020

New campus supervisor Allan McGurk monitors first group of returning students

Apurva Chakravarthy and Nicole Lu
October 22, 2020
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Celebrities should use their platforms for political messages

Apurva Chakravarthy
October 18, 2020
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Athletics director Lugo’s job changes with lack of in-person sports

Apurva Chakravarthy and Angelina Chen
October 15, 2020
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RBG gains fame among younger demographic through her appearances in pop culture

Apurva Chakravarthy
October 12, 2020
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New iOS14 update extremely addicting: not for anyone with no free time

Apurva Chakravarthy
October 8, 2020
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Econ club to feature Stanford, Princeton, UPenn professors at speaker series

Apurva Chakravarthy and Andy Chen
October 7, 2020
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LGSUHSD students push for sexual health curriculums amid national changes

Apurva Chakravarthy
September 30, 2020
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Postponed Back to School Night takes place online

Apurva Chakravarthy
September 21, 2020
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Fall play to be replaced by fall film festival

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 14, 2020
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Influencers face backlash for partying during pandemic

Apurva Chakravarthy and Amanda Zhu
September 9, 2020
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Athletes worry recruitment chances may be hurt during pandemic

Apurva Chakravarthy and Aaria Thomas
September 6, 2020

School hopes to host SAT on Oct. 14 and PSAT on Oct. 17

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anjali Nuggehalli
September 4, 2020
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Boys tennis overcomes obstacles as season progresses

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 20, 2020
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Family businesses struggle to stay afloat amidst COVID-19 lockdown

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 19, 2020
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Leadership class shifts to online activities for rest of school year

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 12, 2020
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TikTok female stars face extreme hate on app

Apurva Chakravarthy
May 6, 2020
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Amidst the fear and panic, Krasinki brings ‘Some Good News’

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jeanette Zhou
May 4, 2020

Students see faults in using diversity as a marketing tactic

Apurva Chakravarthy
April 28, 2020
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District considers pass/fail grading system in midst of online learning

Neeti Badve and Apurva Chakravarthy
April 14, 2020
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One short day in the Flower Conservatory

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
March 30, 2020
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To all the movies that I’ve hated before: this was definitely one of them

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
March 12, 2020

Senior explores passions through drone-flying job

Apurva Chakravarthy
March 9, 2020

Recent political events should be not be a major focus of history classes

Apurva Chakravarthy
February 12, 2020

Ellis appointed interim assistant principal for second semester after Safine’s departure

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
January 29, 2020

Speak Up For Change informs students about consent, making tough decisions

Apurva Chakravarthy and Esther Luan
January 29, 2020
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Two hours in Saratoga’s farmers’ market

Apurva Chakravarthy
January 26, 2020

60 years of Falcon help produce important changes

Apurva Chakravarthy
January 26, 2020

Roaring ‘20s theme brings fancier aesthetic to formal

Apurva Chakravarthy and Allison Hartley
November 22, 2019

Students participate in stock investment competitions

Apurva Chakravarthy and Tiffany Wang
November 21, 2019

Tik Tok Famous: not as easy as it looks

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
November 15, 2019

Girls’ Waterpolo hopes to bounce back after string of losses

Apurva Chakravarthy
October 29, 2019

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

Pumpkin Patch: fun for fall

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 17, 2019

Should athletes just shut up and play?

Anouk Yeh and Apurva Chakravarthy
October 15, 2019

Girls’ water polo hopes to repeat CCS run

Apurva Chakravarthy
September 11, 2019

Falcon Fest unveils new policy that limits schedule changes based on teacher preference alone

Apurva Chakravarthy and Oliver Ye
September 9, 2019

Unraveling freshman myths

Apurva Chakravarthy and Anouk Yeh
September 9, 2019
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