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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
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
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
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
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
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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
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
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

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All content by Elijah Yi

Baseball team on a roll after a rocky start

Elijah Yi
April 3, 2013

Girls finish the season strong with a strong outing at nationals

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
April 3, 2013

Baseball looking forward to strong season

Elijah Yi
February 6, 2013

Robotics brainstorming: the start of an experiment

Elijah Yi
February 6, 2013

‘Selfies’ are on the rise

Jade Bisht and Elijah Yi
February 4, 2013

Team stays positive after a tough loss

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
February 2, 2013

Research class would encourage hands-on learning

Minu Palaniappan and Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012
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Is bandwagoning really worth it?

Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012

Basketball player Jon Boldt: The spark on the defensive end

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012

Tumbling adds new opportunities for the cheer team

Elijah Yi and Nick Chow
September 26, 2012

Boys’ swimming: Burns brothers lead team to CCS

Michael Lee and Elijah Yi
May 22, 2012

Hungry for Hunger Games?

Elijah Yi
May 20, 2012

Warriors are looking like a team again

Elijah Yi
April 30, 2012

Boys’ swimming performing better than expected

Elijah Yi
April 11, 2012

Boys’ Swimming preview

Elijah Yi
February 15, 2012

Boys’ Swimming preview

Elijah Yi
February 15, 2012

Best and worst movies of 2011

Elijah Yi
February 1, 2012

NTSB absolute cell phone ban too extreme

Elijah Yi and Nick Chow
January 29, 2012

The understandable outrage: UC Davis pepper spray accident

Denise Lin and Elijah Yi
December 14, 2011

Teachers’ create a solution to an everyday commute

Elijah Yi
December 1, 2011

Anti-bullying cause gains momentum

Andy Fan and Elijah Yi
December 1, 2011

Demise of traditional bookstores a sad but inevitable change

Elijah Yi
October 26, 2011
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A week of lunch without friends

Elijah Yi
October 26, 2011

Promotions entice students to eat at restaurants

Elijah Yi
October 26, 2011

NBA players need reality check regarding lockout

Will Edman and Elijah Yi
September 11, 2011

Addictive tech pastimes raise concerns

Elijah Yi
June 3, 2011

Boys’ volleyball: Team regroups for next year

Elijah Yi
June 3, 2011

iPhone tracking should be acceptable

Elijah Yi
June 3, 2011
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Boys’ Volleyball: Despite setbacks, the team shows signs of improvement

Elijah Yi
May 3, 2011

Past solutions to the budget crisis

Serena Chan and Elijah Yi
April 26, 2011

Past solutions to the budget crisis

Serena Chan and Elijah Yi
April 26, 2011

Super (Souper) Bowl brings smiles, raises money

Elijah Yi
April 26, 2011

Super (Souper) Bowl brings smiles, raises money

Elijah Yi
April 26, 2011

’Toy Story’ tops all animated movies

Elijah Yi
March 2, 2011
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Boys’ volleyball: team prepares for upcoming season

Elijah Yi
March 2, 2011

Facebook misused as a forum for teacher criticism

Alex Ju and Elijah Yi
December 15, 2010

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010
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Playoff beards work their magic for two seniors

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Elijah Yi
November 3, 2010
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Freshman solves his way to success

Elijah Yi
October 4, 2010

An Amigo Diferente: Rodriguex helps Parmar develop love of languages

Elijah Yi
September 24, 2010
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