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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
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
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
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Jackie Gu

Staff Ed: New P.E. policy benefits none, upsets all

Jackie Gu, Paul Jung, and Michael Lee
October 17, 2012
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An open letter to the guy who stole my Obama-Biden bumper sticker

Jackie Gu
September 19, 2012

Middle school mathletes collaborate with high school

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
January 13, 2012
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Sophomore hones math skills

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
November 29, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Key loss stops CCS dreams

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
November 14, 2011
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Much ado about spoons; administration alters original ban on ‘assassin’ games on campus

Jackie Gu and Samuel Liu
November 13, 2011

Boys’ Water Polo: Team defeats rivals Wilcox and Lynbrook

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 27, 2011

Kucer utilizes classroom walls as memory board

Jackie Gu
October 25, 2011

Steven Cho: sophomore phenom

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 14, 2011

Female mathletes compete in annual Math Prize contest

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
October 9, 2011

Falcon Focus: Senior pursues Indian Carnatic music

Jackie Gu and Vivien Lu
October 3, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming for inappropriate jokes

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011
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Sophomores disqualified from Homecoming

Anushree Dugar and Jackie Gu
September 30, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Results arouse bittersweet feelings

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 29, 2011

Boys’ water polo: Team dominates Watsonville tournament

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 17, 2011
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Final Harry Potter a memorable experience

Jackie Gu
September 13, 2011

New year yields drastic changes for math club

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 9, 2011

Boys’ Water Polo Preview

Jackie Gu and Brandon Judoprasetijo
September 9, 2011

Final Potter installment an experience to remember

Jackie Gu
September 4, 2011

Teaching to the test detrimental to the education system

Jackie Gu
June 6, 2011

English department undergoes changes, hires veteran teacher

Jackie Gu and Evaline Ju
May 27, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011

Chess team breaks six-year win streak at state tournament

Shivani Chadha and Jackie Gu
April 26, 2011

Academic disparity between LG and SHS a cause of stereotype

Jackie Gu
March 31, 2011

Summer science programs open doors for ambitious students

Jackie Gu and Michael Lee
March 20, 2011

Why students should walk around in ponchos all day

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
March 20, 2011

Graduation cords to be eliminated from ceremony this year

Jackie Gu and Karen Yang
January 31, 2011

What’s cooking in the life of a chef?

Jackie Gu
January 31, 2011
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Faithwalk’s annual Christmas play a success

Jackie Gu
December 10, 2010

Online resources both blessing and curse

Jackie Gu
December 8, 2010

This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View

Jackie Gu
December 1, 2010

Potter holds the portkey to our hearts

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
November 3, 2010
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Maybe ‘happily ever after’ not such a stretch after all

Jackie Gu
October 22, 2010
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Falcon tips: How to be goth

Jackie Gu
October 19, 2010
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How to be a hipster

Jackie Gu
October 15, 2010
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School technician helps to make new gardening club fruitful

Jackie Gu
October 15, 2010

Got questions? Senior will answer

Jackie Gu
September 22, 2010

Legalizing prostitution not right by any means

Jackie Gu
September 16, 2010
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