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Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Seniors Shaan Janardhan and Naahur Sajwan face off in Bombay in the Bay’s All Male Dance.
Senior Indian Cultural Awareness club officers reflect on last month’s Bombay in the Bay performance
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Head Coach Archie Ljepava coordinates the home meet against Monta Vista and McDonald on March 13.
Ljepava returns to head coaching role for track and field
March 21, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025
Jump into your spring cleaning era now!
It’s finally spring — so it’s time to clean
March 22, 2025
The endless possibilities you can do with a scribble of colors…
How to craft a letter for someone special
March 21, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
Clara Choi

Clara Choi, Reporter

All content by Clara Choi
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.

Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty

Clara Choi
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”

WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time

Clara Choi
March 21, 2025
The quartet performs at the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium’s High School Honors Recital on Jan. 11.

Sonarus Quartet takes saxophone performance to the next level

Clara Choi and Ethan Lee
March 19, 2025
With her friends, Eo vlogs a picnic together in 2023.

Senior immortalizes memories through her vlogs

Clara Choi
March 16, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.

Photo or Graphic for: Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures

Renisha Mandal
March 4, 2025
An accurate depiction of me on the verge of getting pulled into my screen when watching K-dramas.

Photo or Graphic for: Confession: My relationship with the imaginary characters on-screen has become integrated into my daily routine

Ethan Lee
March 2, 2025
It’s time to rethink some of our original goals…

Failing New Year’s resolutions like a pro

Clara Choi
March 1, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.

Photo or Graphic for: In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools

Anthony Luo
February 14, 2025
What I thought would happen as a second-semester senior.

Photo or Graphic for: I’m a second-semester senior — where’s my well-deserved senioritis?

Caitlin Stoiber
February 13, 2025
On Jan. 7, Redwood’s JV flag football team celebrates their win against Monroe Middle.

Two juniors coach the Redwood’s flag football team

Clara Choi
February 7, 2025
Ramirez and Miller-Ramirez on the day of their high school graduation.

Class of ‘17 alumni couple praise their experience in special education

Clara Choi
February 7, 2025
Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, “Wicked” film is a massive success.

Photo or Graphic for: ‘Wicked’ is deserving of all its praise

Evangelina Stepanchenko
January 31, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.

Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way

Clara Choi
January 29, 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’

Clara Choi and Ethan Lee
December 14, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.

Photo or Graphic for: What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?

Ethan Lee
December 13, 2024
I feel jealous of Santa Claus because he gets to enjoy holiday treats from around the world on Christmas Eve.

Photo or Graphic for: I’m a lost Clause for holiday treats

Evangelina Stepanchenko
December 10, 2024
California’s recently signed legislation AB 3216 is a follow up to AB 272 from 2019.

Photo or Graphic for: What the new state-wide cell phone mandate means for the district

Madhura Natarajan
December 8, 2024
On Nov. 18 at the m101, the percussion students rehearse from 5:30-7:30 p.m. under the instruction of percussion director Sean Clark in preparation for their preview concert and the Midwest Clinic.

Percussion group prepares to attend the Midwest Clinic for the first time in school history

Clara Choi
December 2, 2024
Don’t hate until you try it.

Top 10: weirdly good food combos that might get you flamed

Clara Choi
November 16, 2024
A girl cries as she realizes her wallet is empty.

Photo or Graphic for: Resisting the urge to splurge: regulating money spent on lunchtime outings

November 11, 2024
We all know that feeling of dread and anger when writing up a lengthy essay.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Projects are superior to in-class essays

Seabert Mao
October 27, 2024
On the left, the students in Neha Tadikamalla’s Dental Assisting course study. On the right, Lisa Chow and her classmates are in the Animation class.

SVCTE offers opportunities for career education

Clara Choi and Ethan Lee
October 27, 2024
I’m more than ready to bash up the vegetables with my spoon and fork.

Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Vegetables are disgusting

Ethan Lee
October 27, 2024
In the novel, Roz decides to leave the island in order to protect the animals from the robots trying to find her.

Photo or Graphic for: ‘The Wild Robot’ movie adaptation lives up to the novel

Evangelina Stepanchenko
October 27, 2024
My favorite teddy bears and I have made plenty of good memories over the years — and their origin story is better than mine.

From trash can to happy home: a tale of two teddy bears

Clara Choi
October 21, 2024
Group dance carries the show with energetic dance moves and smiles on their faces.

Juniors navigate low rehearsal attendance and participation for their quad day

Ashni Pillai and Clara Choi
October 20, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025

Clara Choi and Anthony Luo
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.

Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships

Clara Choi and Caitlin Stoiber
September 30, 2024
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