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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025

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All content by Grace Ma

School cracks down on drug use and sales

Bruce Lou, Grace Ma, and Arman Vaziri
February 12, 2014

Living the scrub life: Change of clothes not needed. For a week.

Grace Ma
December 6, 2013

A first-grade encounter with cancer

Grace Ma
October 30, 2013

Adding to the American landfill: Businesses wasting good merchandise

Grace Ma
May 22, 2013
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Student leaders announced for 2013-2014 school year

Grace Ma and Jonathan Young
May 7, 2013

Alumni reflect on so-called ‘tiger parenting’

Grace Ma
May 3, 2013

Salvation in art saves junior from grief

Grace Ma
March 12, 2013

After 85 years, Oscars still need to find niche in award show season

Grace Ma
March 12, 2013

Countless tragedies to be prevented with stricter gun contr

Grace Ma
March 12, 2013

West Valley’s post secondary program: combining life and academic skills in special education

Grace Ma and Candice Zheng
February 2, 2013
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Public humiliation serves as an unwise form of punishment

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
January 22, 2013
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Standardized testing in kindergarten a shocking and unfair change

Grace Ma
January 22, 2013

Campus supervisor sees all

Grace Ma
January 21, 2013
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Blast to the past: 50th reunion of SHS’s first graduating class brings back memories

Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy
November 18, 2012

Art Reach Gallery impresses viewers

Grace Ma
November 18, 2012

Swedish education reinforces ‘all students are created equal’

Grace Ma
November 15, 2012

Top 10 celebrity tweets of the year

Grace Ma and Simi Srivastava
November 8, 2012

Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction

Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy
October 10, 2012

Colorado shooting shocks students, showing the randomness of violence in the U.S.

Allison Chang, Grace Ma, and Karen Sung
September 6, 2012
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NBC: the big bully on the playgrounds of the Olympic Games

Grace Ma
September 6, 2012
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Long-time English teacher to become new assistant principal, replacing Hyde

Allison Chang, Anushree Dugar, and Grace Ma
May 25, 2012
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Davey named Teacher of the Year

Grace Ma
May 24, 2012

Badminton team looks to improve next year

Grace Ma
May 23, 2012

ASB results in for 2012-2013 school year

Grace Ma
May 22, 2012

Students with parents working overseas cherish family time

Grace Ma
May 20, 2012
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Badminton: defeated Falcons still remain optimistic

Grace Ma
May 9, 2012
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I died today: Drunk driving simulation teaches responsibility

Grace Ma and Sanj Nalwa
May 8, 2012

Seniors present winning poetry with renowned writers

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
April 25, 2012
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College Board: does it really deserve the non-profit title?

Grace Ma
April 25, 2012

The plight to be perfect—the perils of body image and teens

Grace Ma
March 6, 2012

Difficulties lead to Invisible Children dance cancellation

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
March 6, 2012

The case against affirmative action in college admissions

Grace Ma and Sanj Nalwa
March 6, 2012

Students win awards in national art and writing contest

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
March 6, 2012

Badminton: No. 1 player in the nation leads Falcons

Grace Ma and Vivian LeTran
March 6, 2012

Standardized curriculum needed to enforce fairness

Grace Ma
March 5, 2012

Students to produce sibling sitcom

Grace Ma
March 3, 2012

Students volunteer at Chinese New Year celebration

Nelson Wang, Nicholas Chow, and Grace Ma
February 6, 2012

Caribbean nation’s poverty defies belief

Grace Ma
February 3, 2012

The U.S History decision: APUSH vs Regular

Grace Ma
January 18, 2012

Accomplished sophomore pianist premieres a famous composer’s waltzes

Samuel Liu and Grace Ma
January 17, 2012

Facebook forges new era of communication

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
January 13, 2012
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New student noted for stellar photography

Kelly Liu and Grace Ma
November 13, 2011

Falcon focus: Junior has passion for programming

Grace Ma and Katherine Chang
November 7, 2011

Education under the city lights

Grace Ma
November 2, 2011
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Stanford’s spirit creates inviting environment

Grace Ma
October 27, 2011

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal a step toward ending discrimination

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 10, 2011

Storybook drive supports charity

Grace Ma
October 10, 2011

Photos illustrate music program over the years

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 9, 2011

Art room sings Cher

Grace Ma and Karen Sung
October 6, 2011

Teachers walk to support Susan G. Komen For the Cure

Grace Ma
October 6, 2011

Freshman plays Table Tennis in honor of dad

Grace Ma
September 9, 2011

New paint color doesn’t match Saratoga High

Grace Ma
September 9, 2011

Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey

Edward Dong and Grace Ma
September 9, 2011
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