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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
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 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
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
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
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
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025

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All content by Girish Swaminath

Falcon and Talisman editors-in-chief announced

Girish Swaminath
May 5, 2010

Mining safety in China is inexcusable

Anoop Galivanche and Girish Swaminath
April 30, 2010

Boys’ golf team goes through ups and downs

Girish Swaminath
April 5, 2010

Alumni offer perspectives on their college experiences

Lillian Chen and Girish Swaminath
April 5, 2010

Junior recalls his childhood in Europe

Girish Swaminath
April 5, 2010

Learning to drive at 16 just makes more sense

Girish Swaminath
April 5, 2010

Four-car accident leads to more awareness of ‘year rule’

Girish Swaminath
February 22, 2010
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Recent failed terrorist attack attempt serves as national wake-up call

Girish Swaminath
February 10, 2010

Finals before break not so bad, especially for students

Girish Swaminath and Brandon Yang
February 1, 2010

Junior expert on fantasy football describes the tricks of his trade

Girish Swaminath and Abhishek Venkataramana
January 28, 2010

Speaker delivers the latest on 3D technology and 3D TV

Girish Swaminath
December 10, 2009

Shocking crimes against children deserve severe punishment

Girish Swaminath
December 10, 2009

Leadership class works to make the holiday season more inclusive of different cultures

Girish Swaminath
December 8, 2009

Astronomy and MAP classes take field trips to enhance learning

Girish Swaminath
December 7, 2009
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Leadership class goes viral with new YouTube channel

Nandini Ruparel and Girish Swaminath
December 4, 2009

Cross in Mojave Desert should be removed

Girish Swaminath
October 29, 2009

Quiz Bowl club to host first tournament

Girish Swaminath
October 28, 2009

Illegal immigration doesn’t hurt the nation

Girish Swaminath
October 17, 2009

Physics teacher finds peculiar substitute

Girish Swaminath
October 12, 2009

Social studies teacher marries over the summer

Girish Swaminath
September 14, 2009

French 1 reoffered, Japanese 1 put on the back burner

Lillian Chen and Girish Swaminath
September 9, 2009

Media must increase coverage of the Afghanistan War

Girish Swaminath
September 9, 2009

ASB and class elections concluded, used new voting system

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
May 28, 2009

Yearbook distribution delayed due to publishing messup

Girish Swaminath
May 27, 2009
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Former SHS janitor apprehended in Mexico for molestation charges

Girish Swaminath
May 21, 2009

ASB concludes elections, using new system

Girish Swaminath
May 19, 2009

Open houses assist seniors in making college decisions

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath
April 27, 2009

College admissions rates down

Karthik Sreedhara and Girish Swaminath
April 16, 2009
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Jazz Cabaret a success

Girish Swaminath and Tiffany Tung
March 12, 2009

Economics, government subjects should merge into single year-long course

Emily Chen and Girish Swaminath
March 10, 2009

Tutorial center to undergo changes

Girish Swaminath and Uma Sambasivam
January 27, 2009

Top ten things President-elect Barack Obama needs to do

Rahul Thakker and Girish Swaminath
January 23, 2009

Average Joe should not be president

Girish Swaminath
November 20, 2008

New student from Australia joins Saratoga High community

Girish Swaminath
November 17, 2008

Assistant principal Safine becomes a father

Girish Swaminath
October 23, 2008

New guidance counselor comes to Saratoga

Girish Swaminath
September 17, 2008

New English teacher joins Saratoga ‘bubble’

Girish Swaminath
September 17, 2008

New guidance couselor comes to Saratoga

Girish Swaminath
September 12, 2008

New College and Career Center Assistant and Guidance Secretary Joins Staff

Girish Swaminath
September 10, 2008
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