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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
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(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
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
Kash Patel
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 Cecilia Hollenhorst

Q & A with Claudia Walsh

Cecilia Hollenhorst
March 14, 2012

Marching band’s “major” announcement

Cecilia Hollenhorst
March 14, 2012

Winter guard starts off season

Cecilia Hollenhorst
January 24, 2012

Band championships sidebar

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 2, 2011

Band plays through the storm

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 2, 2011

Band Cupertino competition sidebar

Cecilia Hollenhorst
October 18, 2011
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Boitz featured in new book about music teachers and their programs

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Jay Mulye
October 6, 2011

Orchestra grows; band remains big

Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 9, 2011

Q&A with Stephanie Poo: Creating custom jewelry

Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011

Inconvenient Homecoming date yet again

Matt Foley and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011
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Teachers on Facebook spur questions about limits

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 26, 2011

Students prepare for State History Day

Megan Benzing and Cecilia Hollenhorst
April 19, 2011

Aeries makes six-week grading periods unnecessary

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Amy Jan
April 6, 2011

Mother understands children’s academic stress

Cecilia Hollenhorst
February 21, 2011
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Hockey mom doubles as hockey hero

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 17, 2010

Brown bag lunches help staff understand different cultures

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 3, 2010

MAP juniors experience Steinbeck’s history

Cecilia Hollenhorst
December 3, 2010

Tolerance of hazing unacceptable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
November 1, 2010

Class participation grades hard to judge, sometimes unfair

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Alex Ju
October 22, 2010

Grand jury recommends LGSUHSD merge with others in Santa Clara

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
October 4, 2010

Homecoming date causes stress, detracts from school spirit

Will Edman and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 27, 2010

Value-added teaching ranking system not so valuable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Denise Lin
September 24, 2010
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