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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
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
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 2025
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.
Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes
April 20, 2025
Caption: Despite now mostly working as a writer, Mandell has acted in various productions — most recently, he starred in the self-written one-man-show “It’s a Phase” in 2022.
SHS alumnus pursues screenwriting career amid a turbulent Hollywood landscape
April 20, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2022.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
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Volume 49, Issue 1
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The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Howard Tang
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Students pioneer Youth Econ Initiative

Jonathan Li and Howard Tang

Poet laureate Mighty Mike McGee visits Poetry Club, Creative Writing class

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Falcon to win Crown Award from Columbia Scholastic Press Association in hybrid category

Howard Tang

Teachers should leverage TA talents, not ignore them

Howard Tang

ASB purchases skateboard racks, installment date to be set

Howard Tang

Boys’ golf advances to state tourney in historic season

Howard Tang and Alex Wang
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Golfers advance to state tourney for first time

Howard Tang and Alex Wang

Due to dip in funds, sports teams look for other ways to raise money

Jun Lee and Howard Tang

Soundings revamped with web version and more issues

Howard Tang
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Golf team zeroes in on league title

Kevin Sze and Howard Tang

Students revive Artificial Intelligence club

Howard Tang

Few changes from last season give golf team hope to excel

Kevin Sze and Howard Tang

Dozens participate in prestigious math competition

Howard Tang

Con: Coding shouldn’t be taught early

Howard Tang

Speak Up for Change week theme to be Escaping the Mask We Live In

Howard Tang

Rowers reach respected ranks through tireless toil and persevering past pain

Howard Tang

Senior pursues wearable tech startup to help bike riders

Howard Tang

Outreach commission works to enrich school environment

Howard Tang and Aaria Thomas
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Veteran teachers adjust to new classrooms

Nitya Marimuthu and Howard Tang

Juniors win hackathon by developing environmental app

Howard Tang

College Board fails to amend its own mistakes

Howard Tang

H-1B visa allows immigrants to stay and thrive in the U.S.

Howard Tang and Jeffrey Xu

Class of 2018 valedictorian, salutatorian announced

Howard Tang

Students excel in math and physics competitions

David Koh and Howard Tang

Boys’ tennis: Team suffers disappointing defeat in second round of CCS

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang

Siemens’s ending should not discourage students

Howard Tang

Team tries to rebuild itself after key losses

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang

Teachers encourage second semester seniors to stay focused

Howard Tang

Daylight saving an inconvenience, but students persevere

Howard Tang

Facebook’s Instant Games amass popularity over years

Amy Tang and Howard Tang

Junior recounts his involvement in Bitcoin craze

Howard Tang and Callia Yuan

Bay Area figure skaters achieve success in Winter Olympics

Elaine Sun and Howard Tang

Actress decides to pursue theater in college after participating in unique plays

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang
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Sophomore: wise fool

Howard Tang
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The Humans behind HOSH: Facebook page shares student stories

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Junior spends free time creating music

David Koh and Howard Tang

Students should suffer consequences for drinking

Howard Tang

Library experiences decline with physical books

Mathew Luo and Howard Tang

PSA’s

Connie Liang, Sandhya Sundaram, Howard Tang, Elaine Toh, Rahul Vadlakonda, and

Volunteer student cashiers adjust to unfamiliar work in cafeteria

Howard Tang

Color blindness an inconvenience, not a disability

Howard Tang and Vivien Zhang

Freshman 15

Sanjana Melkote, Kaylene Morrison, Howard Tang, Amy Tang, and Alex Wang
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