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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
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
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
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 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
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
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 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

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Frederick Kim

34 students qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
March 20, 2018

Saratoga High National School Walkout

Frederick Kim
March 15, 2018

Lunar New Year Korean Club Performance

Frederick Kim
March 15, 2018

Raquel Boales Speak Up For Change Speech

Frederick Kim
February 16, 2018

Iman Laique Speak Up For Change Speech

Frederick Kim
February 15, 2018

Solomon Bailey Speak Up For Change Speech

Frederick Kim
February 14, 2018

Prashant Malyala Speak Up For Change Speech

Frederick Kim
February 14, 2018

75 students to take AMC math contest

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
January 29, 2018

Highlights from Senior Quad Day 2017

Frederick Kim
November 6, 2017

Highlights from Freshmen Quad Day 2017

Frederick Kim
November 6, 2017

Falcon highlights of staff Quad Day 2017

Frederick Kim
October 3, 2017

Junior adapting well after recent move from Korea and Japan

Frederick Kim and Lina Kim
May 25, 2017

Solar panels should be required in California

Frederick Kim and Alexandra Li
May 16, 2017

M-SET team finishes build season, begins competitions

Frederick Kim and Roland Shen
March 30, 2017

ASB to amend school constitution in anticipation of upcoming election

Frederick Kim and Spring Ma
March 30, 2017

Campus conservatives remain steadfast on beliefs despite liberal environment

Frederick Kim and Victor Liu
March 24, 2017

As the NFL’s ratings drop, so do the chances of cable remaining viable

Frederick Kim and Alex Yang
March 19, 2017

Teachers enforces school’s tardy policy differently

Frederick Kim and Chelsea Leung
February 10, 2017

Straight out of Hollywood: the exploding light switch

Frederick Kim
February 6, 2017

Hollywood heroes have the right to political commentary; we have the right to disagree

Frederick Kim and Ryan Kim
February 6, 2017

Junior sees makeup as an art form, not a daily task

Frederick Kim and Jay Kim
January 17, 2017

School’s social media provides a window to school life

Frederick Kim and Elaine Sun
December 8, 2016

The early results are in: New schedule decreases number of tardies

Frederick Kim and Ryan Kim
October 27, 2016

Is six too many? All current compsci clubs are necessary

Frederick Kim and Roland Shen
October 26, 2016

Life Hack: Plastic water bottle reuse is cute but useless

Frederick Kim
October 23, 2016

Some students struggle with new APCS prerequisites

Frederick Kim and Vivien Zhang
September 29, 2016

Measure E projects take shape throughout the school

Frederick Kim and Ethan Ko
September 23, 2016
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Class of 2017 become first to take all four engineering courses

Frederick Kim and Neil Rao
September 22, 2016

Instagram stealing the show with same feature as Snapchat

Frederick Kim
September 18, 2016

Golf prepares for leagues after strong season

Frederick Kim, Trevor Leung, and Neil Rao
April 27, 2016

‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ comical but outdated

Frederick Kim
April 26, 2016

‘The Jungle Book’ revival transforms comical animation

Frederick Kim
April 25, 2016

Golf tees up for new season

Frederick Kim, Neil Rao, and Trevor Leung
March 13, 2016

Engineering in Design and Development completes four-year program

Frederick Kim
March 13, 2016

APES students visit Año Nuevo to observe elephant seals

Frederick Kim and Jay Kim
March 11, 2016

Basketball: Girls’ motivation soars with victories against strong opponents

Frederick Kim and Jenny Qian
January 25, 2016

Burglars strike Saratoga neighborhoods

Frederick Kim, Angela Liu, Rachel Zhang, and Jason Zhao
January 21, 2016

New schedule comes with many concerns

Frederick Kim
January 21, 2016

Aspiring Marine pursues body-changing dream

Frederick Kim
January 18, 2016

Students need more lenient make-up work policy

Frederick Kim and Jay Kim
December 14, 2015

Irish dancing takes senior all over the world

Frederick Kim
November 11, 2015

Enrollment drops as freshman class numbers decline

David Fan and Frederick Kim
November 9, 2015

New cafe to be opened with handmade ceramicware

Frederick Kim
October 10, 2015

Costa Rica trip exceeds students’ expectations

Frederick Kim
October 8, 2015

PTSO Coffee meeting welcomes new and old parents, updates about the school

Frederick Kim
September 4, 2015

Both at-home essays and in-class essays are necessary

Frederick Kim
September 3, 2015
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