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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Helen Chen

Be my friend: I’ll make you fat

Helen Chen
April 21, 2016

Team looks to repeat last season’s success

Helen Chen
March 28, 2016

Prom do’s and don’ts

Helen Chen
March 21, 2016

Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced

Helen Chen and Melissa Magner
February 9, 2016

Yizkor, to remember: Third-generation Holocaust survivor recounts family history

Helen Chen and Eleanor Goh
February 5, 2016

Boys’ volleyball hopes to repeat stellar season

Derek Chen and Helen Chen
February 4, 2016

Geocaching: Reporter seeks hidden treasures

Helen Chen
November 30, 2015

Redditgifts spreads holiday cheer: Online secret Santa provides unique way to exchange presents

Helen Chen
November 30, 2015

Boys’ water polo aims to beat rival for spot in CCS

Helen Chen and Alex Yang
October 29, 2015

Staff editorial: New attendance policies do not solve problems

Helen Chen and Apoorv Kwatra
October 24, 2015

Senior finds home in San Jose coffee shop

Helen Chen
October 20, 2015

Students from China experience newfound freedom at SHS

Helen Chen and Nidhi Jain
September 14, 2015

Falcons sweep Physics Bowl

Helen Chen
May 21, 2015

Prom-O-Drama

Helen Chen
April 23, 2015

Grad’s second startup seeks to connect prospies, hosts

Helen Chen and Spring Ma
April 1, 2015

Being rescinded is rare yet possible for seniors

Helen Chen and Maya Ravichandran
March 30, 2015

Junior strives to complete, publish full-length novel

Helen Chen and Spring Ma
March 27, 2015

Ticketing students unnecessary, futile in attempt to ensure safety

Helen Chen
February 9, 2015

Boys muster through final games of the season

Aditya Chaudhry and Helen Chen
February 9, 2015

Senior pursues career in art, anticipates future at RISD

Helen Chen and Spring Ma
February 5, 2015

Goalkeeper reflects on his years playing soccer

Aditya Chaudhry and Helen Chen
December 6, 2014

Thoughtful gifts leave lasting memories with teachers

Helen Chen and Katherine Sun
December 6, 2014

Fugitive: a game of instinct, agility and thrill

Helen Chen and Andrew Jiang
November 12, 2014

Junior blogger embraces online community

Helen Chen and Spring Ma
November 3, 2014

Seniors prefer private schools over public schools, a growing trend

Helen Chen and Andrew Jiang
October 30, 2014

Senior soars to new heights with model airplane obsession

Helen Chen and Jihau Yu
October 30, 2014

Junior relives childhood, writing with only crayons for a day

Helen Chen
September 18, 2014

Speech and debate helps sophomore blossom

Helen Chen
May 23, 2014

Summer movie time

Aditya Chaudry and Helen Chen
May 2, 2014

Plaza construction moves ahead, expected to be ready for graduation

Helen Chen
May 1, 2014

Seniors scramble for P.E. credits

Helen Chen and Nupur Maheshwari
March 28, 2014

Sports Plaza construction begins, planned to be completed by June

Helen Chen
March 12, 2014

Sophomore’s natural talent and worth ethic aid schoolwork

Helen Chen
March 9, 2014

Girls advance to CCS quarterfinals despite difficult league season

Helen Chen
March 6, 2014

Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea charms visitors

Helen Chen
March 1, 2014

Girls’ soccer kicking back into shape

Helen Chen and Aditya Chaudhry
January 28, 2014

Yim uses motivational sayings, strict style to inspire students

Helen Chen
January 22, 2014

Ice skater reminisces past experience and continues pursuing sport

Maya Ravichandran and Helen Chen
January 14, 2014

District hopes breaks offer enough relief to arduous October

Helen Chen, Gwynevere Hunger, and Oksana Trifonova
November 19, 2013

High School addiction: Instagram

Helen Chen and Gwynevere Hunger
November 15, 2013

Costumes more provocative due to social media

Helen Chen and Gwynevere Hunger
October 10, 2013

APs should be available to all even freshmen and sophomores

Aditya Chaudhry and Helen Chen
October 9, 2013

Sophomore finds community, fame in Instagram

Helen Chen and Matt Foley
October 4, 2013

Teen Truth Live makes mark on students

Helen Chen
September 10, 2013

Siblings compare, contrast school experiences

Helen Chen
September 6, 2013

School sees improvement in API score

Helen Chen and Atirath Kosireddy
September 5, 2013
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