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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
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
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Lihi Shoshani

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

Serena Li, Lihi Shoshani, Sarah Thomas, and Cici Xu
February 8, 2022

District plans for five more advisories after putting them on hold in January

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani
February 4, 2022

Will it ever end? COVID-19 strains mental health and personal relationships

Selina Chen, Lihi Shoshani, and Shaan Sridhar
February 4, 2022
ASB explores legal concerns raised by rejected club

ASB explores legal concerns raised by rejected club

Selina Chen and Lihi Shoshani
November 18, 2021
Activist Marie Cohuet crashed the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5 with a banner saying, “Overconsumption=Extinction,” to highlight the negative impacts of high fashion on the environment.

Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds

Lihi Shoshani
October 17, 2021
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Argonaut student cohort sent home due to COVID-19 case

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
April 2, 2021
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Class of 2022 will face a unique set of difficulties with college applications

Lihi Shoshani
March 28, 2021
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Saratoga elementary schools return to in-person learning

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
March 22, 2021
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Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections

Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani
March 6, 2021
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Juniors launch podcast tackling a range of intriguing topics

Lihi Shoshani
March 6, 2021
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Anticipating state mandate, social studies department adds ethnic studies course option for freshmen

Shreya Rallabandi and Lihi Shoshani
February 21, 2021
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You’re not ugly, you just wear glasses

Lihi Shoshani
February 7, 2021
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Talk to me once you’ve read the book

Lihi Shoshani
February 6, 2021
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Comfort in times of distress: rereading Harry Potter

Lihi Shoshani
February 5, 2021
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Thanks for ruining the Wonder Woman franchise

Lihi Shoshani and Isaac Le
February 2, 2021
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Read, meme, repeat

Lihi Shoshani
February 1, 2021
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Outreach commission preps virtual Speak Up For Change event

Avani Kongetira, Lihi Shoshani, and Kavita Sundaram
January 17, 2021
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Israel tries to avoid third wave with the third reopening of schools

Lihi Shoshani
December 1, 2020
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School combats students’ F’s with programs and support systems

Nilay Mishra and Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
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As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback

Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani
November 27, 2020
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K-12 districts, including LGSUHSD, may still not be taking reopening seriously enough

Preston Fu and Lihi Shoshani
October 30, 2020
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Stop assigning me work due the same day, I am #crying

Lihi Shoshani
October 15, 2020
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People shouldn’t overlook problematic moments in TV classics

Lihi Shoshani
October 12, 2020
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Students with special needs face additional hardships amid pandemic

Lihi Shoshani and Viraaj Reddi
September 10, 2020
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Always mute yourself on Zoom

Lihi Shoshani
September 9, 2020
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Reverse Falcon Fest: Students returning school supplies

Lihi Shoshani
May 29, 2020

School sports focus on teamwork instead of individual players

Lihi Shoshani
May 18, 2020
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Diss track creates more TikTok drama

Lihi Shoshani
May 6, 2020
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TikTok influencer Daisy Keech virally takes down the Hype House

Lihi Shoshani
May 6, 2020
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The daily life of a quarantined student is not as great as you’d expect

Lihi Shoshani
April 16, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: 2009 swimmers take on a national title

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020

Fulfilling graduation credits on your own time

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020
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Prioritize National History Months over frivolous holidays

Lihi Shoshani
April 1, 2020

Why I won’t be having an aesthetic VSCO night anytime soon

Lihi Shoshani
March 31, 2020

Why I quit playing soccer

Lihi Shoshani
March 10, 2020

Is the grass truly greener on the other side of the school district?

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2020

Saratoga alumni fall in love on Valentine’s

Lihi Shoshani
February 1, 2020

Finding love at Saratoga Elementary

Lihi Shoshani
January 31, 2020

To be a prominent celebrity, oversharing on social media seems imperative

Lihi Shoshani
January 27, 2020

Paid for his passion: Selmshots explores professional photography

Lihi Shoshani
January 26, 2020

Pure passion for badminton fuels Mar

Lihi Shoshani and Joann Zhang
December 9, 2019

Overreaching academically creates problems that are hard to fix several weeks into school year

Preston Fu and Lihi Shoshani
December 9, 2019

Fitness-based high school P.E. stark contrast to Redwood P.E.

Lihi Shoshani
December 9, 2019

Return to your childhood, watch “Home Alone”

Lihi Shoshani
December 1, 2019

To avoid being offensive, be mindful of non-Christian religious customs

Lihi Shoshani
November 25, 2019
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Pets reduce stress and add joy to teenagers’ lives

Rohan Kumar and Lihi Shoshani
October 31, 2019

Seeing both sides: Transfers assess differences between Saratoga and Los Gatos High

Jeanette Zhou and Lihi Shoshani
October 28, 2019

It all begins with a love of drama for Brotzman

Lihi Shoshani
October 20, 2019

Socratic method can hinder learning and make classroom environment exasperating

Lihi Shoshani
September 17, 2019

Continuously rewatching the perfect show

Lihi Shoshani
September 16, 2019
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