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There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
For nearly three decades, Mr. Tyler’s mugshots have looked so similar, yet so different. The one on the left is from 1996, his first year teaching here; the one on the right is from earlier this year.
Top 10: Tyler yearbook mugshots
March 25, 2025
Products of the business come in different categories such as bird collection, summer special, or custom choice
Sophomore transforms crocheting hobby into a new business in only a year
March 25, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025

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Jeremy Si

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Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast

Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria

Jeremy SI
March 9, 2025
Two California rolls ruined by the wasabi adjacent to it.

Wasabi woes: Please stop ruining my sushi

Jeremy Si
December 13, 2024
My bathtub filled with water and ice.

Discovering the hidden and revitalizing benefits of ice baths

Jeremy Si
December 13, 2024
The“No climbing on roof” sign warns students near the library.

School has made efforts to crack down on students trying to climb onto campus roofs

Jeremy Si
December 3, 2024
Middle Blocker Aanya Hotha swings backward to spike the ball over the net.

Girls’ volleyball devours MacDonald 3-0; later win vs. Cupertino secures Falcons second place in league

Ashni Pillai and Jeremy Si
October 25, 2024
Freshman Chloe Zeng dives to narrowly save the ball during a game against Milpitas on Sept. 17.

Girls’ volleyball starts 1-1 in El Camino

Ashni Pillai and Jeremy Si
September 18, 2024
Cafeteria cooks Zolia Largaespada and Joe Hernandez prepare food before lunch.

Behind the scenes: What is the cafeteria cooking?

Jeremy Si
May 17, 2024
Sophomore Brennan Pak sprints across the lacrosse field.

Longtime seasoned athletes step out of their comfort zone to pursue new sports

Jeremy Si and Shirina Cao
May 15, 2024
Freshman Ahmed Abdalla goes for the tip during a match against Los Gatos on March 22.

Freshmen working to fill shoes of graduated volleyball players

Jeremy Si
April 5, 2024
Senior Ryan Cagliostro (young Jamie) mixes up a shot for a drinking game with junior Ryan Backhus (future Jamie) and junior Chloe Mantle (young Abby) in the play “Now and Then.”

Senior stretch in directing 2-act play of ‘Now and Then’ 

Richard Fan and Jeremy Si
March 24, 2024
 I passed the volleyball in an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) tournament in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2022.

Poor officiating casts a shadow on the fairness of competitive sports

Jeremy Si
February 8, 2024
The spread of misinformation on social media platforms is highly problematic as unqualified individuals create misleading posts

Social media too often misleads when it comes to mental health advice

Jeremy Si and Alec Guan
January 26, 2024
Students roam around freely during business class as they work on assignments with each other on Nov 21.

Intro to Business teaches lessons through simulated examples

Jeremy Si
December 9, 2023
Junior Kirby Fung, who regularly volunteers as a lunch line cashier, watches as students scan their ID cards to get food on Nov. 14.

Lunch line lesson: What’s the problem with using verbal IDs?

Jeremy Si
November 29, 2023
The school’s Comedy Improv Troupe competes for laughs during the ComedySportz show

Drama program to hold student-directed plays

Richard Fan and Jeremy Si
October 21, 2023
Rallies are the place to go if you want people encroaching on your personal space.

Teachers, please stop shepherding us to rallies

Alec Guan and Jeremy Si
October 18, 2023
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Bill Huang and Bryan Zhao
September 29, 2023
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