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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
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
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Catherine Tang

ASB holds jeans drive

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

March Madness tournament comes to SHS

Catherine Tang and Jihau Yu
February 10, 2015

Polcyn wins first Mr. Saratoga

Catherine Tang
February 3, 2015

Bûche de Noël brings the French department closer

Catherine Tang
December 3, 2014

Girls’ volleyball wins league

Catherine Tang
November 13, 2014

PSAT conflicts with Homecoming move-in day

Catherine Tang
November 10, 2014

MAP upperclassmen explore San Francisco

Catherine Tang
October 20, 2014

Girls’ volleyball gains valuable experience, wins in preseason games

Catherine Tang
September 20, 2014

‘Pretty Little Liars’ defies its stereotype

Catherine Tang
September 17, 2014

Boys’ Volleyball: Coin flip ends season

Catherine Tang
June 3, 2014

Junior class raises money with corsage sales

Catherine Tang
April 27, 2014

Injuries result in slow start to season

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014

Tpumps is pure hype

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014
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Health freak, fresh foods

Catherine Tang
April 1, 2014
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Writer tries her foot at soccer

Catherine Tang
February 10, 2014

Underclassmen manages to grow

Catherine Tang
February 7, 2014

Bonding with Barry: Christmas tradition leads to starry encounter

Catherine Tang
December 11, 2013

Girls’ volleyball faces first league loss

Catherine Tang
October 30, 2013

Annual orchestra exchange allows for new friendships

Catherine Tang
October 29, 2013
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Junior endures the pain of a cross country run

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Blind date sparks friendship

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Girls’ volleyball kicks off the season with a strong start

Catherine Tang
September 25, 2013

Science Olympiad raises knowledge among underclassmen

Catherine Tang
September 19, 2013

Financial state of classes

Catherine Tang and Carol Suh
May 22, 2013

“Not to put you in the spotlight, but will you go to prom with me?”

Carol Suh and Catherine Tang
May 7, 2013

Boys fight off injuries for win on senior night

Catherine Tang
May 7, 2013

Why have field trips become a thing of the past?

Carol Suh and Catherine Tang
May 3, 2013

Chinese club comes to life

Catherine Tang and Ingrid Hong
March 12, 2013

Freshmen take up challenges of varsity volleyball

Catherine Tang
March 12, 2013

Falcon Focus: Student teacher teaching to inspire

Catherine Tang
February 26, 2013

We made it!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young
February 4, 2013
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Photo or Graphic for: Public humiliation serves as an unwise form of punishment

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
January 22, 2013

We lived past the apocalypse!

Catherine Tang and Jonathan Young
January 24, 2013

Teen author press conference

Catherine Tang
January 17, 2013
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Soccer-playing girls choose JV over varsity

Catherine Tang
January 17, 2013

Students express mixed reactions to presidential elections

Deepti Kannan and Catherine Tang
November 27, 2012

Girls’ Volleyball: CCS run ends quickly, still a season to be proud of

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
November 21, 2012

MAP program increases difficulty with group projects

Catherine Tang
November 21, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 18, 2012
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Rising similarities between neighborhood schools

Catherine Tang
October 18, 2012

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
October 10, 2012

Chemistry teacher hopes to bring excitement to the classroom

Catherine Tang
September 19, 2012

Three sisters share an experience of a lifetime in London

Catherine Tang
September 6, 2012

Healthy competition pushes players to work harder

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
August 31, 2012
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