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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
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
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
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
The matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025

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All content by Elaine Fan
Night At The Museum

Senior prom promises exciting Night at the Museum

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote
May 19, 2019

Humor and MCU lore make ‘Captain Marvel’ an enjoyable watch

Karen Chow and Elaine Fan
March 26, 2019
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The crazy, caffeine-filled, adrenaline-driven world of robotics

Elaine Fan and Siva Sambasivam
March 21, 2018
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Parkland shooting raises questions about school security, incites student action

Elaine Fan and Elaine Toh
March 20, 2018

Band and orchestra bond over friendly rivalry and mixed ensembles

Elaine Fan
March 15, 2018

#Enough walkout encourages student activism

Elaine Fan and Elaine Toh
March 15, 2018
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Photo or Graphic for: Bellarmine Broads blog: Boys rated female teachers’ looks, attractiveness online

Lina Kim, Claire Rhee, Kyle Wang, and Sophia Zivanic
February 13, 2018

Amazon shopping popular among students even as it elbows out the competition

Elaine Fan
January 25, 2018

Soccer: Girls look to build closer relationships among players

Elaine Fan and Jayne Zhou
December 7, 2017

Rotten Tomatoes provides oversimplified ratings

Elaine Fan and Victor Liu
November 17, 2017

Senior returns to soccer team after multiple concussions

Jayne Zhou and Elaine Fan
November 17, 2017

Gift guide to assist you in the season of giving

Elaine Fan and Annissa Mu
November 16, 2017

Girls’ golf puts itself in strong position

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim
October 19, 2017

Girls golf anticipates good season

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim
August 31, 2017

English department relocates its home base

Elaine Fan and Anishi Patel
August 31, 2017

Racist prom asking at Los Gatos High draws stirs debate

Elaine Fan
May 25, 2017

Freshmen on varsity softball adjust to team

Leena Elzeiny and Elaine Fan
May 3, 2017

Egg hunt race leaves competitors with un-eggs-pected egg-xiety

Leena Elzeiny and Elaine Fan
April 24, 2017

Taking a look inside Orre’s millennial classroom

Elaine Fan and David Koh
March 15, 2017
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Benefit raises money for special cause

Ashley Feng and Elaine Fan
March 9, 2017

Family time at school: The highs and the lows

Elaine Fan and Sherrie Shen
March 9, 2017

Winter Percussion steps up its game

Elaine Fan
March 8, 2017
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Fake it to make it: Students turn to cheating in high-stress environment

Elaine Fan and Kyle Wang
February 2, 2017

Winter Guard show presents themes of love and heartbreak

Elaine Fan
January 30, 2017

Winter Percussion ‘levels up’ for upcoming competitions

Elaine Fan
January 29, 2017
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Falcon staffers get smart for pancake art

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote
January 22, 2017

Music Department to tour Europe during summer break

Elaine Fan
January 21, 2017

Home sweet home: A nostalgic visit to my childhood

Elaine Fan
November 18, 2016

After marching band wraps up season, members look ahead

Elaine Fan
November 18, 2016

Ensembles prepare for upcoming winter concerts

Elaine Fan
November 18, 2016

Hyde Park evolves as Color Guard’s second home

Elaine Fan and Michelle Lee
November 16, 2016

Senior becomes first SHS student to enter All-Stars jazz ensemble

Elaine Fan
October 11, 2016

Study materials online are ruining independent learning skills

Elaine Fan
October 7, 2016
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Marching band ‘on guard’ for upcoming season

Elaine Fan
September 8, 2016

Canvas transition receives mixed responses

Leena Elzeiny and Elaine Fan
September 8, 2016
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