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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Volume 48, Issue 10
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April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Eric Sze

Club Penguin: 10 years later

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Hechaa hits the spot with its specialty drinks

Caitlin Ju and Eric Sze

The mistake of ‘privacy’ in private Instagram accounts

Spring Ma and Eric Sze

Quitting: Not always a bad thing

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New finals schedule catches some students off guard

Spring Ma and Eric Sze

CrashCourse’s visual emphasis proves helpful

Eric Sze

Universities that don’t use the Common App cause unnecessary work

Eric Sze

Seniors challenge 35-minute lunch period

Jenny Qian and Eric Sze

Beyoncé takes us to ‘Heaven’ with her concert

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Senior takes on new regional leadership role

Eric Sze

Junior Prom comes alive as the Sun Goes Down

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Music building construction causes parking lot frustration

Ami Nachiappan and Eric Sze

‘Fieldhouse’ to be constructed to add to gym space

Eric Sze and Alex Yang

Court’s decision on Kesha lawsuit reveals larger problem

Eric Sze

Excuse card not the answer for relieving student absences

Michelle Koo and Eric Sze

Midterms have little value in high school setting

Eric Sze

Green commission’s proposal to install solar panels unsuccessful

Fiona Sequeira and Eric Sze

Field of dreams: turfing of upperfield completed

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang

Evanescence reunites after 3-year hiatus

Eric Sze

VW needs to come clean and turn around its corrupt practices

Eric Sze

Measure E continues school renovations

Eric Sze

Sophomores brave the Hundred Acre Woods during Quad Day

Eric Sze

Pumpkin-spice products prove vomit-inducing

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang

Lana Del Rey’s album is the definition of perfection

Eric Sze

The downsides of having a famous parent

Shazia Gupta and Eric Sze

Pearls of wisdom: Tpumps and Tea Top disappoint

Eric Sze

League champion tennis team aims for CCS victories

Kevin Chow and Eric Sze

Mostly positive results from online election

Sweeya Raj and Eric Sze

Group projects should be graded individually

Stefanie Ting and Eric Sze

A minority opinion: Recent rolling block decision sets a bad precedent

Ashley Chen and Eric Sze

Environmental Club: road to success

Eric Sze and Rachel Zhang

Tournament of Roses president visits Marching Band

Larissa Chiu and Eric Sze

Uber’s GPS tracking shouldn’t be worrisome for users

Eric Sze

New technology to be implemented at school

Eric Sze and Jason Zhao

Typing awareness indicator more stressful than helpful

Eric Sze

Seniors organize blanket drive for refugees

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze

Musicians participate in groups outside of school

Eric Sze

School strengthens student support programs

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze

Gender imbalance in STEM fields persists

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
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