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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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Senior advises: Embrace your passions and explore your curiosities

Izzy Albert
April 25, 2012

Leadership students participate in conference with elementary, middle schools

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
March 29, 2012

ASB pushes apparel sales

Izzy Albert
February 8, 2012

APES classes to visit Año Nuevo for third year

Izzy Albert and Sophie Mattson
January 29, 2012

ASB sponsors holiday drives

Izzy Albert and Shivani Chadha
December 10, 2011

Students get approval to raise 50k for solar panels

Izzy Albert
October 26, 2011

Homecoming commission sponsors children’s book drive

Izzy Albert and Cristina Curcelli
September 19, 2011

Softball: Team breaks losing streak with two victories

Vivien Lu and Izzy Albert
May 25, 2011

City should reconsider placement of cell tower

Izzy Albert
May 17, 2011
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Chang and Zeng receive highest honors for Class of 2011

Izzy Albert and Will Edman
April 6, 2011

Softball: Freshman gains respect, leads team

Izzy Albert and Vivien Lu
April 1, 2011

U.S. should not intervene militarily in Middle East

Izzy Albert
March 18, 2011
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Visa-tine’s Day? Columnist upset at the commercialization of Valentine’s Day

Izzy Albert
February 15, 2011

Words are set in stone: Changing literature is not an option

Izzy Albert
January 31, 2011

Junior class successfully hosts Holiday Boutique

Izzy Albert
December 20, 2010

Falcon Christmas Gift Guide

Shivani Chadha, Izzy Albert, Karen Yang, Kyumin Shim, Synthia Ling, and Rebecca Nguyen
December 15, 2010

No good excuses for prejudice again Muslims

Izzy Albert
December 3, 2010

New building leads to progress for SHSTV

Will Edman and Izzy Albert
November 1, 2010

Scary spots in Saratoga spook students

Izzy Albert
October 23, 2010
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Students work against time to make Homecoming successful

Izzy Albert
October 23, 2010

Tensync becomes close-knit family through love of singing

Izzy Albert
September 24, 2010

First dance draws big crowds, few complaints

Izzy Albert
September 13, 2010

Talent + Youtube account = stardom

Izzy Albert
June 6, 2010

Animals should not be punished for being innocent

Izzy Albert
May 27, 2010

Art show judging stirs controversy

Izzy Albert and Cullan McChesney
May 21, 2010

Six incoming class officers run unopposed

Izzy Albert and Karthik Annaamalai
May 18, 2010

Globalization detrimental to U.S. economy

Izzy Albert and Emily Williams
March 16, 2010

Clarke pushes for CCS finals senior year

Izzy Albert
March 16, 2010

Challenge Day beneficial for students’ well being

Izzy Albert
March 11, 2010
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Shaggy-haired boy should not tangle with school’s rules

Izzy Albert
February 1, 2010

Girls’ basketball faces rough start to season, looks to improve for CCS

Izzy Albert
January 31, 2010

Girls’ Basketball: Team works on communication, getting ahead in the game

Izzy Albert and Apeksha Sharma
November 23, 2009

Code Red drill prepares SHS for potential intruder danger

Izzy Albert and Ren Norris
November 16, 2009

‘Balloon Boy’ parents in search of fame

Izzy Albert and Tiffany Tung
November 4, 2009

Too sick to learn, too sick to play

Izzy Albert and Aanchal Mohan
November 3, 2009

The rules of the game: Too sick to learn, too sick to play

Izzy Albert and Aanchal Mohan
October 29, 2009
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School’s new website impresses students

Izzy Albert
October 2, 2009
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