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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

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All content by Lauren Kuan

SAP journalism program serves up great experiences

Lauren Kuan
March 1, 2011

Girls’ tennis team holds coveted No. 1 spot in CCS, tries to defend title

Lauren Kuan
November 8, 2010
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Jaycie Luo: Possible recruitment to the girls’ Chinese ice hockey team

Brandon Judoprasetijo and Lauren Kuan
October 21, 2010
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Girls’ tennis: Early success creates high expectations

Lauren Kuan
October 1, 2010

Restaurant review: cafe offers tasty choices (4/4)

Lauren Kuan
September 14, 2010

Boys’ Track: Chuang excels in long jump

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
April 30, 2010

Student’s family tragedy eased with time and support

Lauren Kuan
March 16, 2010

Shakespeare expert teaches students close-reading

Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang
March 11, 2010

Princess Project runs successfully

Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang
March 11, 2010

Thefts cost music students, department $18,000 in equipment

Lauren Kuan and Karen Yang
February 2, 2010

Choir faces a busy schedule ahead

Lauren Kuan
January 19, 2010

Alumni travels to Africa to promote AIDS Awareness

Lauren Kuan and Rebecca Nguyen
January 19, 2010

Guidance departments makes scholarships easier to find and apply for online

Lauren Kuan
December 10, 2009
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Hunger banquet leads to awareness among students

Lauren Kuan
December 2, 2009

Girls’ tennis: Falcons fall to Monta Vista at NorCal tournament, finish second

Denise Lin and Lauren Kuan
November 24, 2009
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Falcons upset Monta Vista to become CCS tennis champions

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin
November 19, 2009

Girls’ tennis: Team defeats Mitty in semifinals and moves on to finals and NorCal

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin
November 18, 2009

Girls’ tennis: Team is fired up to face rivals in CCS

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin
November 2, 2009

Changes made to community youth commission

Lauren Kuan
October 28, 2009

Girls’ Tennis: Team expects to excel with strong line-up

Lauren Kuan and Denise Lin
October 28, 2009

Close loss to Monta Vista motivates tennis team to excel in future matches

Denise Lin and Lauren Kuan
October 23, 2009

New Student Barbeque ends in grilling success

Lauren Kuan
September 15, 2009

Bike to School month results in low turnout

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
June 4, 2009

Huang wins prestigious poetry award

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
May 26, 2009

Students win top poetry prizes

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
May 19, 2009
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Classes bond over quilting

Lauren Kuan and Apeksha Sharma
May 7, 2009

Swimming: Teams suffer first losses

Lauren Kuan
April 23, 2009

Swim team surges in first meet

Lauren Kuan and Tim Rollinson
March 23, 2009
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I love football too!

Lauren Kuan
January 27, 2009

Leadership class to host closed campus lunch

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
December 11, 2008

Annual Code Red drill practices safety

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 30, 2008

Calendar displays poetry students’ work

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 21, 2008
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New PE requirements cause some controversy, confusion

Lauren Kuan and Pia Mishra
November 18, 2008

Seniors impress with Egyptian-themed quad day

Lauren Kuan
October 10, 2008

New system for freshman elections

Annie Lee and Lauren Kuan
September 23, 2008

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan
September 22, 2008

SHS poets to be published

Pia Mishra and Lauren Kuan
September 22, 2008

Barbeque burns off new students’ nerves

Lauren Kuan and Synthia Ling
September 12, 2008
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