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LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025
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Emily Wu, School Scope Editor
All content by Emily Wu
Top 10: Icks
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
January 17, 2025
Photo or Graphic for: Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
Skyler Mao
December 13, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Why a second Trump presidency won’t be the end of democracy
Adarsh Peruvemba
December 13, 2024
My 2024 Winter Bucket List: I’ll do all the things I’ve wanted to do but never got to
Emily Wu
December 13, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
Caleb Yu
and
Skyler Mao
December 13, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Snow will always be an essential part of the holiday season
Seabert Mao
December 13, 2024
California’s legacy admissions ban indicates growing trend toward equal opportunity
Emily Wu
December 5, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to annoy your sibling
Seabert Mao
and
Skyler Mao
October 27, 2024
Music therapy class helps CBI students with self-expression and communication
Emily Wu
October 27, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 homework assignments
Bryan Zhao
October 27, 2024
Squishmallows: the lovable series that overtook my bed
Emily Wu
October 27, 2024
How are Homecoming performances ranked?
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
October 20, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
Bryan Zhao
September 26, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: When politics intrude into the classroom
Evangelina Stepanchenko
and
Tanvee Tirthapura
September 26, 2024
Facing 11th grade: my new lifestyle for the new year
Emily Wu
September 19, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: A plea to pickleballers from a ticked off tennis player
Alec Guan
September 19, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: A survival guide to AP Physics 1 and 2
Renisha Mandal
September 18, 2024
Season preview: Girls’ water polo tries to stay afloat with only 8 players
Emily Wu
and
Nika Svizhenko
September 18, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Can an AI chatbot be your new best friend?
Sunny Cao
and
William Norwood
September 18, 2024
100-word rant: Why are shaded lunch tables so hard to find?
Emily Wu
September 16, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
Amy Miao
September 14, 2024
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
Emily Wu
September 14, 2024
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
Emily Wu
June 4, 2024
Journalism and English 9 MAP teacher receives Teacher of the Year award
Emily Wu
May 17, 2024
Technology in Sports: Athletes using recent advancements to improve their skills
Emily Wu
May 21, 2024
Taking Toga’s Temperature: What does happiness mean to you?
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
May 17, 2024
My ups and downs as a new driver
Emily Wu
May 15, 2024
The viral sweet treat tanghulu: Is it worth all the hype?
Shirina Cao
,
Jessica Li
,
Amy Miao
, and
Emily Wu
May 10, 2024
Surfing in Santa Cruz: Junior and English teacher find relaxation riding waves
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
March 29, 2024
Roaming campus with a purpose, Digital Photography students hone skills that can be used for a lifetime
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
March 27, 2024
In fevered pursuit of Happy Meal Smurfs: a quest for the ages
Emily Wu
March 26, 2024
Fluffy socks: the cute and comfy essential for winter wear
Emily Wu
March 26, 2024
Disney dysmorphia: How a beloved childhood franchise instills unrealistic beauty standards and gender bias
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
March 21, 2024
Photo or Graphic for: Down the online rabbit hole: Students find social media to be detrimental to academic performance
Richard Fan
and
Alec Guan
March 3, 2024
Crafting club provides haven for relaxation
Sasha Prasad
and
Emily Wu
February 8, 2024
Speak Up for Change assembly: Students and staff discuss healing by seeking help, body dysmorphia, pursuing passions
Mitchell Chen
,
Andrew Lin
, and
Emily Wu
January 27, 2024
Wellness Center reopens under new coordinator
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
December 7, 2023
Friends pool talents to create jewelry-making non-profit
Emily Wu
December 7, 2023
Science Bowl, seeking a repeat of recent successes, adjusts to loss of graduated seniors
Sasha Prasad
and
Emily Wu
December 5, 2023
In her gap year, alumna becomes reporter in Morocco and learns real-world lessons
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
December 4, 2023
Long-term substitute AP Computer Science teacher hired
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
December 3, 2023
Music Boosters cookie dough fundraiser raises $10k+
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
December 3, 2023
Cis-gender men crashing the 2023 Grace Hopper Conference serves as a dangerous reminder of the tech industry’s gender imbalance
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
December 1, 2023
Ceramics gives students creative freedom and hopes to recover from recent loss of interest
Shirina Cao
and
Emily Wu
November 6, 2023
Arm Wrestling Club seeks to boost popularity of the unconventional sport
Sasha Prasad
and
Emily Wu
November 6, 2023
Photo or Graphic for: Major updates made to WiFi system and school website
Derek Liang
and
Eric Shi
October 21, 2023
Sophomore wins bronze with national team at the 2023 Artistic Swimming World Championships
Amy Miao
and
Emily Wu
October 18, 2023
New ASSIST therapist provides support to struggling students
Natalie Chua
and
Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
Knit For Needs supports community through shelter donations
Sasha Prasad
and
Emily Wu
September 29, 2023
Photo or Graphic for: English teacher rocks at rock climbing
George Huang
December 1, 2022
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