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Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
Nicole Hao’s art piece is now displayed in downtown Los Gatos.
Junior artist wins local art competition
September 7, 2024
The Instagram post on the @toga.2028 account announcing the results of the freshman class election.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
September 6, 2024
Drama students pose for a picture outside the Central Hall Studio.
Drama program refreshes after two weeks at prestigious Fringe Festival in Scotland
August 31, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Klay Thompson holds his new Dallas Mavericks jersey, with a noticeable change to jersey #31 after having jersey #11 for over a decade with the Warriors.
With Klay Thompson gone, Warriors prepare for a major reset
September 9, 2024
The Falcons take a brief water break to regroup and prepare to return to the field.
Football secures 30-7 win against El Camino in first league game
September 8, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024
Oh the struggles of the teenage years…
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
September 12, 2024
Rom-coms are made up of cliches, such as the grumpy, loveless loner meeting a sunny individual.
Rom-com cliches: falling flat or falling in love?
September 11, 2024
We spent hours of our time in the music building practice rooms to film for our group projects.
Readings, role plays and really last-minute study sessions — a beginner’s guide to succeeding in AP Euro
September 10, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Ethan Lin
Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important

Ethan Lin
March 20, 2022
The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis

Ethan Lin
March 18, 2022
The field hockey team runs onto the field at the beginning of their game against Homestead.

Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game

Christina Chang and Ethan Lin
December 6, 2021
The released finals schedule is set for the week of Dec. 13.

New finals schedule released

Ethan Lin
November 17, 2021
During college visits, colleges should not repeat information easily found on their website. 

College visits should humanize the admission process, focus less on numerical data

Ethan Lin
October 7, 2021
A typical four square layout at a school — surrounded by basketball courts and play structures. 

Four square: a monochromatic battleground of nostalgia

Ethan Lin
October 6, 2021
Senior Ethan Lin performing at the St. James Episcopal Parish in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons

Ethan Lin
September 20, 2021
The new bell schedule in all its glory.

New bell schedule lacks consistency and wastes too much time

Ethan Lin
September 8, 2021
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Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises

Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang
May 28, 2021
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School has put adequate COVID-19 protocols in place

Ethan Lin
May 14, 2021
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Boys’ water polo tries to adapt after unexpected passing of coach

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
April 2, 2021
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Entering hybrid model elicits mixed reactions from students

Ethan Lin
April 2, 2021

Lockdowns in the U.S. can be made more effective

Ethan Lin
March 18, 2021
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WASC gives school maximum six-year term

Ethan Lin
March 8, 2021
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Diversity survey reveals views of ethnic and cultural representation in classes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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How to put more heart in HAERT modules

Ethan Lin
January 21, 2021
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Plans for hybrid schooling elicits mixed student reactions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
January 21, 2021
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School hires new long-term subs, staff for second semester

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
January 17, 2021
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Consumers should frown on Amazon for its treatment of workers

Ethan Lin
December 17, 2020
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Teachers find alternative ways to administer finals

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
December 14, 2020
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New advisory period elicits mixed reaction from students

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 22, 2020
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Team maintains COVID-19 guidelines as on-campus practice resumes

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
October 18, 2020
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‘Among Us’: enjoyable and rewarding

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2020
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ASB implements new club policies for virtual learning

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 10, 2020
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WASC, delayed by COVID-19, resumes in online format

Ethan Lin and Aaria Thomas
September 9, 2020
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District implements new remote learning bell schedule

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
August 26, 2020
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National History Day state finalists announced

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
May 19, 2020
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Transition to online learning continues

Andy Chen and Ethan Lin
May 10, 2020
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P.E. classes accommodate new quarantine conditions

Ethan Lin
May 10, 2020
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Students and teachers navigate online classes

Ethan Lin and Cici Xu
April 30, 2020
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Gen Z teens should not be blamed for addiction to phones

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
April 1, 2020
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Teachers should not set deadlines at 11:59

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
March 25, 2020

Department chairs play an important role on campus

Ethan Lin and Brandon Wang
March 22, 2020
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The stigma of revealing mental health issues for professional athletes

Leo Cao and Ethan Lin
March 21, 2020
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Emotions should not be shared on social media after tragedy

Ethan Lin
March 9, 2020

Despite having some high-performing districts, California gets a C- in education

Ethan Lin and Tiffany Wang
January 28, 2020

Using tech, teachers start stream-lining process of tutorial check-ins

Ethan Lin and Oliver Ye
November 24, 2019

Boys’ water polo loses CCS first round

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
November 24, 2019

California Healthy Kids Survey reveals alarming results

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
November 22, 2019

The invisible line that comedy should not cross

Ethan Lin
October 17, 2019

Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
October 17, 2019

Sophomore’s mother balances family life with piano career

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
October 16, 2019
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Boys’ water polo pushes for CCS 

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
October 11, 2019

Boys’ polo players shoulder new responsibilities with changed roster

Ethan Lin and Alan Zu
September 9, 2019

So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it

Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin
September 9, 2019
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Clubs look to recruit new members amid tighter restrictions

Ethan Lin and Allen Luo
September 9, 2019

Tutorial changes elicit mixed reactions

Ethan Lin and Kaitlyn Tsai
September 5, 2019
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