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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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All content by Jordan Waite

Lacrosse: Young sport gains popularity

Jordan Waite
February 28, 2011
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‘Skype’ing without borders

Jordan Waite
September 14, 2010

Teachers should review tests with students

Jordan Waite and Michelle Shu
September 14, 2010

Saratoga goes Hollywood: Youth commission hosts Film Fest

Jordan Waite
May 28, 2010

Junior discusses controversies via web

Jordan Waite
May 27, 2010

Freshman c-walking into Youtube stardom

Jordan Waite
May 27, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
March 16, 2010
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Athlete’s path diverted by concussions

Jordan Waite
February 8, 2010

Wrestling: Injuries leave leadership void on mat

Jordan Waite
January 28, 2010

Planet Granite will rock your body

Jordan Waite
January 21, 2010

AP US History class digs into local history with event at cemetery

Karthik Annaamalai and Jordan Waite
January 7, 2010

Boys’ cross country: Falcons compete in CCS Finals, look forward to next year

Jordan Waite and Vijay Menon
December 1, 2009

Wrestling: Team looks extremely promising

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 23, 2009

Zero tolerance equals zero thought

Jordan Waite
November 2, 2009

Boys’ cross country: Runners prepare for CCS as season winds down

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 30, 2009

Cross Country: Injuries may hamper future success

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
October 19, 2009

Juniors, seniors head to Wild, Wild West in Spring

Jordan Waite
October 19, 2009

Cross Country: Boys lose key seniors, gain new coaches

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
September 8, 2009

Boy Scouts execute Eagle Projects

Kevin Annaamalai and Jordan Waite
September 8, 2009

School rules still apply to seniors, especially when it comes to pranks

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite
June 4, 2009

Track & Field: Track wraps up the season sending by two athletes to CCS finals

Jordan Waite
June 2, 2009

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite
May 26, 2009

Boys sprint to the end of the season

Jordan Waite
May 26, 2009

‘Sleep is not optional,’ says expert speaker

Jordan Waite
May 6, 2009

Wrestler weighs college options

Jordan Waite
March 10, 2009

School hosts Stanford Blood Drive

Vijay Menon and Jordan Waite
January 27, 2009

Students win competition at local business camp

Tim Rollinson and Jordan Waite
November 18, 2008

Students create television show

Mika Padmanabhan and Jordan Waite
October 20, 2008

Leland’s loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite
September 17, 2008

Girls’ lacrosse team bound to happen

Jordan Waite
September 16, 2008

From running coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite
September 15, 2008

Lelands loss is Saratoga’s gain

Jordan Waite
September 12, 2008

From coach to athletic director

Jordan Waite
September 12, 2008
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