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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 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
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
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
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by David Koh

Journalism in the age of Trump: Free speech and the American responsibility

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
January 15, 2019

SB 826: legislative solution to lack of workplace diversity

David Koh and Krithi Sankar
October 26, 2018

Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows the process is flawed

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
October 16, 2018

Season Preview: Cross-Country picks up the pace

David Koh
September 12, 2018
Superintendent Michael Grove Picture

New superintendent adjusts to new school district

David Koh and Jeffrey Ma
September 10, 2018

The first response to sexual harassment allegations should not be doubt

David Koh and Jayne Zhou
May 23, 2018

Students excel in math and physics competitions

David Koh and Howard Tang
May 23, 2018

Robinson clarifies the administration’s view of student protests

David Koh and Siva Sambasivam
May 23, 2018

‘Isle of Dogs’ sends a compelling message but doesn’t live up to expectations

David Koh
May 4, 2018

Falcon Focus: Junior becomes a radio expert

David Koh
April 3, 2018

Super Bowl attraction brings in extravagant celebrations

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
January 29, 2018

Feeding into the desire for food – a guide to cope with late night snacking

David Koh and Elaine Toh
January 25, 2018

Junior spends free time creating music

David Koh and Howard Tang
November 27, 2017

New assistant speech and debate coach impressed by student motivation

David Koh and Anna Novoselov
October 12, 2017

Sophomore finds new interests after moving to California

David Koh
September 5, 2017

An attack on democracy: Trump fires Comey

David Koh
May 25, 2017

MAP Seniors embark on final projects

David Koh
May 4, 2017
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Father-son stay on track

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
May 1, 2017

Team finishes season strong, makes final preparations for CA State Tournament and Nationals

Pranav Ahuja and David Koh
April 25, 2017

Hate crimes on the rise

David Koh
April 25, 2017

Taking a look inside Orre’s millennial classroom

Elaine Fan and David Koh
March 15, 2017

The paradox of political correctness

David Koh
March 8, 2017

Millions of children bid goodbye to Club Penguin

David Koh
March 8, 2017

Me in a decade – still struggling

David Koh
March 7, 2017

Team hype manager motivates crowd and players alike

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
February 10, 2017

Senior finds her ‘own little family’ in choir

David Koh
January 30, 2017

High stakes for the debate team in Arizona

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
January 25, 2017

Storage garage serves as hub for maintenance operations

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 21, 2016

The election heard ’round the world:Trump’s victory shows that our differences are too easy to exploit

David Koh
November 20, 2016

YouTube takes a step backward in limiting freedom of content

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
November 18, 2016

Sophomore with asthma continues to run cross country

David Koh
November 18, 2016

Sophomore with asthma continues to run cross country

David Koh
November 18, 2016

Frangieh and Obenour participate in Alcatraz swim

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 15, 2016

Building a fake resume: necessary or nearsighted?

David Koh
October 12, 2016

Columnists: Trump’s presidency to go down in history as the Great Cleanse

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 12, 2016

Debate team kicks off season with varsity tournament

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
October 11, 2016

New classes make their debut

David Koh and Rahul Vadlakonda
September 8, 2016
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On Back to School Night, parents take a walk in children’s shoes

David Koh
September 8, 2016

Criticizing third world countries is not the way to go

David Koh
September 6, 2016
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