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New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
Blake Panian strives to teach students independence as the new school resource aide
September 20, 2024
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
From drab office to palatial Palace: the story behind the English department’s office space
September 23, 2024
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Freshman climber works to elevate her skills
September 20, 2024
Senior commits to NYU’s Division III baseball program
September 19, 2024
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
September 19, 2024
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Student irresponsibility undermines the Falcon Nest’s true potential
September 18, 2024
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024
Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?
September 23, 2024
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All content by Cici Xu
Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up
Serena Li
,
Anjali Nuggehalli
, and
Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally
Serena Li
,
Lihi Shoshani
,
Sarah Thomas
, and
Cici Xu
February 8, 2022
All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food
Christina Chang
and
Cici Xu
December 2, 2021
Chinese curriculum undergoes major staff changes
Cici Xu
October 22, 2021
Tackling the worst drought in 1,200 years: Why Saratogans should care
Cici Xu
October 17, 2021
A Disney miracle: reminiscing on It’s a Small World
Cici Xu
September 7, 2021
Flying solo: 2021 alumni immerses himself in unconventional summer activity
Cici Xu
September 1, 2021
March For Our Lives San Jose plans town hall meeting to address the emerging trend of mass shootings
Cici Xu
April 16, 2021
Academy Award prediction: ‘Nomadland’ will win
Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
Companionship is key to overcoming mental health issues in the pandemic
Cici Xu
March 26, 2021
Staff prepares the campus for 3A in-person learning
Cici Xu
March 16, 2021
Celebrating the Year of the Ox in a pandemic
Cici Xu
March 1, 2021
Into thin air: Sophomore and senior siblings climb in the Himalayas for the second time
Cici Xu
January 16, 2021
‘The Prom’: an oversimplified lesson on love and acceptance
Anjali Nuggehalli
and
Cici Xu
January 10, 2021
Students second-guess opinions on social media
Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
Weir leads maintenance staff in preparation for eventual in-person school
Andy Chen
and
Cici Xu
December 12, 2020
Sophomore dedicates herself to pre-season running
Nika Bagherian
and
Cici Xu
December 3, 2020
Class officers hope for outdoor, socially distanced proms
Cici Xu
November 30, 2020
From history pages to Zoom call: Famous Supreme Court litigant advocates for the power of youth voices
Cici Xu
October 15, 2020
Climate Clock urges people to act
Cici Xu
October 11, 2020
TV show ‘Modern Family’ demonstrates power of acceptance
Cici Xu
October 9, 2020
Family’s guidance is crucial on supporting children’s social-emotional growth in quarantine
Cici Xu
September 14, 2020
Walking: an unexpected cost of online learning
Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
WeChat users in America should be given a choice
Cici Xu
September 3, 2020
I flattened the curve of my exponentially growing screen time
Cici Xu
August 29, 2020
Students find unexpected advantages as well as flaws to online AP exams
Cici Xu
May 20, 2020
Green Team brings Earth Week online as COVID-19 crisis continues
Cici Xu
May 13, 2020
Students and teachers navigate online classes
Ethan Lin
and
Cici Xu
April 30, 2020
Junior finds new ways during quarantine to express love for saxophone
Cici Xu
April 13, 2020
‘The Crown’: a Netflix masterpiece worth watching
Cici Xu
April 12, 2020
Dad, a three-hours marathoner, becomes my marathon pacer
Cici Xu
April 11, 2020
Common Roots embraces Sources of Strength on campus
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
April 3, 2020
Scared to stare
Cici Xu
April 1, 2020
Amid panic of coronavirus pandemic, new quarantine policy emerges
Vicky Bai
and
Cici Xu
February 11, 2020
Female freshman wrestler grapples with self-acceptance
Cici Xu
and
Nicole Lu
February 10, 2020
Administration threatens area closures if students don’t pick up their lunchtime trash
Cici Xu
and
Samantha Yee
February 10, 2020
What about this year’s Academy Awards?
Cici Xu
February 10, 2020
Badminton team starts more rigorous training
Cici Xu
and
Christine Zhang
February 10, 2020
The time for solar panels is now
Cici Xu
February 10, 2020
Traditional sports connects students to cultural heritage
Serena Li
and
Cici Xu
December 9, 2019
Wrestling team switches regimen to start from scratch, promotes stronger team bonding
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
December 9, 2019
Dance, Verma show they belong in state race
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
December 9, 2019
Nature-loving student incorporates homemade clay and pigments into her art
Vicky Bai
and
Cici Xu
December 9, 2019
Breaking Down the Walls got me involved in our community
Cici Xu
December 2, 2019
Composting comes to campus to protect the environment
Cici Xu
December 2, 2019
School finally installs new kiln to replace one damaged in 2017 fire
Rohan Kumar
and
Cici Xu
October 30, 2019
Dance places first in prestigious Mt. Sac competition
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
October 30, 2019
Girls’ cross country poised to finish the year strong
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
October 28, 2019
If you like Troye Sivan, then Maggie Rogers is for you
Cici Xu
October 15, 2019
Promising freshman runners join girls’ cross country, season starts with high hopes
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
September 24, 2019
Harder practices encourage boys’ cross country to reach their full potential
Nicole Lu
and
Cici Xu
September 24, 2019
Reduced-waste lifestyles combat overflowing landfills
Rohan Kumar
and
Cici Xu
September 18, 2019
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