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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
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
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’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Eleanor Goh

Long takes a deep dive into filmmaking

Eleanor Goh
May 4, 2018

Junior drum major excels as a young leader

Caitlyn Chen and Eleanor Goh
September 13, 2017

Winter percussion looks forward to successful wrap-up

Eleanor Goh
March 28, 2017

More than just a fundraiser: Jazz Cabaret brings community together

Eleanor Goh and Esha Lakhotia
March 24, 2017

AP signups moved a month earlier to avoid ‘Bubble Fest’

Eleanor Goh
February 14, 2017

Colleges welcome students on special weekend programs

Eleanor Goh and Ashley Su
February 9, 2017

AP signups moved a month earlier to avoid ‘Bubble Fest’

Eleanor Goh
February 8, 2017

SHS Spanish classes provide a smooth transition to college-level courses

Eleanor Goh and Ava Hooman
February 6, 2017
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Self-taught sophomore singer places third at Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Elicia Ye
December 8, 2016

Accelerated BA/MD and BS/MD programs: a ticket to medical school

Eleanor Goh and Esha Lakhotia
November 29, 2016

Polling: a generalization unrepresentative of voters’ opinions

Eleanor Goh
November 26, 2016

Senior racer takes driving to the extreme

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park
October 27, 2016

Mohnike recounts joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs

Cassandra King and Eleanor Goh
October 25, 2016

Senior hammer thrower recounts five years of throwing

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park
September 23, 2016
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Sophomore chess champion shares expertise

Eleanor Goh and Ami Nachiappan
September 21, 2016

Snapchat’s ‘anime’ lens: a show of poor judgment

Eleanor Goh
September 14, 2016

The Olympics are an elitist institution

Eleanor Goh and Cassandra King
September 8, 2016

Torrens to assume Marshburn’s duties as activities director next year

Eleanor Goh
May 19, 2016

Attendance secretary to return from maternity leave

Eleanor Goh
April 27, 2016

Zero Robotics: the junction between coding and astronomy

Eleanor Goh
April 27, 2016

Yizkor, to remember: Third-generation Holocaust survivor recounts family history

Helen Chen and Eleanor Goh
February 5, 2016

Electives Night gives Class of 2020 insight into school programs

Eleanor Goh
February 3, 2016

Unwell or unprepared? Attendance rates suffer as students call in ‘sick’

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo
January 31, 2016

Reporters take closer look at Golden Gate City

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo
January 26, 2016

Mock funerals not the answer to Silicon Valley suicides

Olivia Lu and Eleanor Goh
January 25, 2016

Junior wins Saratoga Idol

Eleanor Goh and Trevor Leung
December 7, 2015

Leadership class teams with club to provide tutoring for finals

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Lee
December 7, 2015

High heels and haute couture

Nupur Maheshwari and Eleanor Goh
November 26, 2015

Holiday gift guide for everyone in your life

Eleanor Goh and Caitlin Ju
November 17, 2015

PSAT to be administered during school hours

Eleanor Goh
September 17, 2015

Photography Club restructured after restarting

Eleanor Goh and Rachel Zhang
September 17, 2015

YouTube: where career opportunities are created

Eleanor Goh and Michelle Koo
September 9, 2015
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