Junior Katie Lu verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at University of Pennsylvania
Lu chose to pursue her athletic and academic career at UPENN over other prestigious schools including UCLA, UC San Diego and Harvard.
Ariia Blanco, School Scope Editor
Cooking contest: Inexperienced cooks clash in making the better Hainan and Teriyaki Chicken
By the end of the challenge, we all left with strong motivation to improve our cooking skills.
Boys’ tennis team starts the season strong after making history last year
Last year, the team claimed the SCVAL singles and doubles championship, qualifying for CCS before losing in the semifinals.
Boys’ tennis team builds momentum with dominant 6-1 victory over rival Homestead
The team has a 2-0 record after defeating Homestead on March 3 and Cupertino on March 5.
Girls’ soccer dominates Monta Vista 4-0
The Falcons moved up to third place in the El Camino league after defeating the Matadors on Jan. 23.
A24’s ‘Marty Supreme’ surpasses expectations and earns its biggest acclaim in years
Actor Timothée Chalamet brings personality to Marty Mauser with his sophisticated energy.
Sipping into the season: Our review of the Starbucks holiday drink menu
Once a year, the ubiquitous franchise comes out with its limited holiday menu. Is it actually any good?
From pregame to post-game: Basketball players share their routines
Playlists include Travis Scott, Drake and Frank Ocean.
The road to recruitment: inside the college sports journey
Recruitment is a process every high school athlete needs to go through if they want to pursue their sport at the collegiate level.
Girls’ soccer enters season with few upperclassmen
This year, the team has only two seniors, with two key juniors also gone from the roster.
Girls’ volleyball dominates Lynbrook 3-0 in a Senior Night sweep
The team celebrated their only senior, middle Grace Lin.
MAP seniors win national award for environmental awareness video
It won the One Earth Young Filmmaker Contest and was played at the One Earth Film Festival in Chicago last month.
Hard-fought match against Cupertino ends in loss for girls’ volleyball team
Following the 3-1 defeat on Thursday, the team now looks to improve on communication for future games.
New math and physics teacher Kathy Jun balances two different classrooms
Jun comes to the school from Mission Bay High and now teaches physics on Blue Days and geometry on Red Days.
Speech and debaters enjoy historic success at nationals
Graduated seniors leave leadership holes for rebuilding the team.
Digital or handwritten? Students weigh memory vs efficiency in note-taking methods
Research reveals distinct advantages for each, yet classroom requirements show conflict.
Buy or Bye? Mochinut opens new spot in downtown Saratoga
The eatery had its grand opening over the summer, selling a wide range of foods, from mochi donuts to Korean corn dogs.
Girls’ volleyball falls short in opening contest against Monta Vista
The Falcons put up a good fight against the Matadors, but lost 3-1.
100-word rant: School should start on a Thursday, a not Wednesday
Having two Red Days and one Blue Day in Week 1 felt slightly overwhelming for many students.
Girls’ volleyball preview: With only one senior returning, Falcons try to build on last year’s CCS appearance
After a strong performance in the El Camino last year, the junior- and sophomore-led heavy team features several top returning players.
Warmuth retires after 19 years at Saratoga High
The engineering teacher has taught over five different subjects within her 30 years of teaching.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
A major downside of in-class essays is the loss of class time for other activities.
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
The team’s starters were all seniors, leaving some big shoes to fill for next season.
One last swing: Senior golfers bid farewell to the Toga fairways and each other
All starting slots were held by the Class of ‘25 this spring.
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons…
The ultimate guide to getting the most out of every lemon.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
Marker runs out of ink, creativity runs dry. The ultimate result? The garbage bin.
Okada, Smith lead senior-dominated golf team into De Anza competition
The only non-senior in the starting six is freshman Michael Zhao.
Science Bowl team finishes fifth at regionals, falls short of qualifying for the national competition
The Science Bowl team competed on Feb. 8 at SLAC against powerhouses such as Lynbrook and Homestead.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
The Falcons lost 2-1 to The Nueva School.
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
A few students share their greatest accomplishments from the past few years.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
The team last qualified for Nationals in 2023.
Air quality expert inspires students through an engaging talk
Dr. Philip Fine talked about his journey in the sciences and offered his advice to students.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
Spending time with friends can help make being alone on Feb. 14 not so lonely.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
The Falcons brought home a 7-2 win against the Vikings.
Showing kindness through art
The Art4Hearts club gives support through card making
Girls’ soccer starts the pre-season strong: securing two wins and gaining confidence for the upcoming season
After only winning one out of 11 games last season, the team is excited to make a comeback.
Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine
After being scouted by many schools, the junior has picked Pepperdine to further her soccer journey.
Top show ‘Outer Banks’ makes its return with Season 4
New episodes will be released in two different parts to maximize their viewership.
Junior’s art submission wins gold medal at national art competition
Nicole Hao wins gold in Scholastic Art and Writing competition along with multiple honorable mentions.
100-word rant: People should walk on sidewalks
People who walk on the road instead of the sidewalk have no common sense.
Top 10 best stationery brands
From pencils to ballpoint pens, highlighters to gel pens, these stationery brands offer the best products for your pencil case.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
Kaylee Yeung has been ballet dancing since age 3 and has danced with many studios since moving to the U.S. from Hong Kong in 2022.
Junior artist wins local art competition
Nicole Hao’s artwork now displayed on the streets of Los Gatos after securing first place in art competition.