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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Bruce Lou

Senior once again reads for pleasure

Bruce Lou
April 22, 2015

Saratoga rallies to triple crown at tournament

Bruce Lou
April 2, 2014

Competition for summer programs runs intense

Rohan Hardikar and Bruce Lou
February 12, 2014

School cracks down on drug use and sales

Bruce Lou, Grace Ma, and Arman Vaziri
February 12, 2014

‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ — good movie; just don’t bring parents, grandparents or younger siblings

Bruce Lou
February 8, 2014

Improvements made in Code Red drill

Bruce Lou and Arman Vaziri
January 28, 2014

The culture of apathy: Saratogan school spirit dead but revivable

Bruce Lou
December 11, 2013

Outage Followup: School’s power only down for an hour

Ashley Chen, Bruce Lou, Deepthi Sampathkumar, and Shreya Tumu
November 20, 2013

Renowned historian and author of the APUSH textbook speaks

Bruce Lou
October 30, 2013

Renowned historian and author of the APUSH textbook speaks

Bruce Lou
October 30, 2013

History Bowl kicks off the year where it ended last year

Bruce Lou
October 28, 2013

Extra grade point should be removed from honors and AP classes

Bruce Lou and Devin Zhao
September 23, 2013

Junior runs his way to the top

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
September 23, 2013

Sophomore finds success in Taekwondo

Bruce Lou
May 27, 2013

Softball triumphs in first round of CCS, falls short in second

Bruce Lou and Arman Vaziri
May 23, 2013

History Bowl makes history at Nationals

Nick Chow and Bruce Lou
May 10, 2013

Can you become a black belt in one day?

Bruce Lou
April 3, 2013

Students, parents stuck in rat race mentality

Bruce Lou
April 3, 2013
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Orchestra can be more competitive than it may look

Bruce Lou
April 3, 2013

Alumni reflect on previously offered sewing class

Sanj Nalwa and Bruce Lou
March 20, 2013

Weird study habits of the wise

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
March 20, 2013

Orchestra to go to Spain in 2014

Bruce Lou
February 5, 2013

Wrestling team redeems last season’s shortcomings

Michelle Leung and Bruce Lou
February 4, 2013

Junior’s passion for history results in huge success at History Day competition

Bruce Lou
February 2, 2013

Yearbook staff to receive national award for last year’s book

Bruce Lou and Sophie Mattson
February 1, 2013
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Sharon Fong, a hero in the midst of college app season

Bruce Lou
December 13, 2012

Christian Murabito strives to fulfill family wrestling legacy

Michelle Leung and Bruce Lou
December 7, 2012

Birth of a sports fan

Bruce Lou and Sanj Nalwa
December 7, 2012

History Bowl team ‘buzzing’ with excitement following victory

Nick Chow and Bruce Lou
December 6, 2012
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Cursive writing should be taught

Bruce Lou and Carolyn Sun
November 21, 2012

XC team heads into CCS and State with high hopes

Bruce Lou and Sudeep Raj
October 28, 2012

Elite members of orchestra perform with Santa Clara Chorale

Bruce Lou
October 27, 2012
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Sophomore experiences Homecoming festivities

Bruce Lou
October 27, 2012

Minimum age for kindergarten beneficial for students

Cristina Curcelli and Bruce Lou
October 17, 2012

Band flies into the season with Macy’s in mind

Bruce Lou and Michelle Shu
September 26, 2012
PJ Yim

Yim’s funny stories contrast with his tough reputation

Bruce Lou
September 19, 2012

Chinese students face make-or-break tests as they advance through school

Bruce Lou
September 19, 2012

Kabir Chandrasekher: O Captain! My Captain!

Bruce Lou and Sudeep Raj
September 19, 2012
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