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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
Courtesy of Hollywood Life Cyrus when she was in Hannah Montana compared to now.
Disney child star to pop music icon: Miley Cyrus’ journey in the spotlight
April 23, 2025
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 2025
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.
Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes
April 20, 2025
Courtesy of IMDb Despite now mostly working as a writer, Mandell has acted in various productions — most recently, he starred in the self-written one-man-show “It’s a Phase” in 2022.
SHS alumnus pursues screenwriting career amid a turbulent Hollywood landscape
April 20, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2022.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Lina Kim

Hard Work and time commitment pay off for college athletes

Lina Kim and Kaylene Morrison

Student activism: A part of something bigger

Lina Kim

Hero Club and Chinese Club collaborate to deliver care packages in SF

Lina Kim and Connie Liang
black panther

Black Panther: A rallying cry for cultural identity

Lina Kim and Alex Wang
bbroads

Bellarmine Broads blog: Boys rated female teachers’ looks, attractiveness online

Lina Kim, Claire Rhee, Kyle Wang, and Sophia Zivanic

Dividers in boys bathrooms greeted positively

Lina Kim
blocks

13-Word Love Stories

Lina Kim

Re-established photography club attracts many students

Lina Kim and Elaine Sun

Memes based on movies going viral

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Girls’ golf puts itself in strong position

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim

Friday Night Work Shifts: Kick Poelmann and Anya Srivats

Colleen Feng and Lina Kim

The plug has not been pulled on rigged game and reality TV shows

Lina Kim and Anna Novoselov

Leadership students learn sensitivity through workshop

Lina Kim

Not such a high price to pay: City should legalize permit-based marijuana cultivation

Lina Kim
dancefitness

Low enrollment leads to dance fitness-intermediate PE merger

Ananya Vadlakonda and Lina Kim

Girls golf anticipates good season

Elaine Fan and Lina Kim

Girls’ lacrosse sees progress in season-ending loss to LG

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Softball and basketball’s mom: Kerri Spirakis

Lina Kim

Urban Decay’s Basquiat collection proves controversial in cosmetics community

Lina Kim

Junior adapting well after recent move from Korea and Japan

Frederick Kim and Lina Kim

Girls’ lacrosse struggles with low numbers

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Student organizations gain profit from Club Rush

Lina Kim and Roland Shen

College tours, preparation season has already come for some

Lina Kim and Alex Yang

Teachers were students once, and most say they didn’t feel nearly the same pressures as today’s teens

Lina Kim and Alexandra Li

Truth: If I won the lottery

Lina Kim

Torn apart: Trump ban echoes in immigrant community of Saratoga

Lina Kim, Austin Wang, and Phoebe Wang

Club field hockey strengthens team friendships and skills

Lina Kim

Girls’ lacrosse faces challenge of small team

Lina Kim and Elicia Ye

Wrestling team increases conditioning, technique

Daniel Bessonov, Lina Kim, and Ami Nachiappan

Fresh off the boat: Understanding that I’m more than my racial stereotype

Lina Kim

Field Hockey bids season farewell, prepares for CCS

Lina Kim and Neil Rao

‘Daveyland’ teaches MAP students about campaigning

Lina Kim and Jason Zhao

College counselor and former assistant principal Karen Hyde guides ‘Path to Success’ in talk to parents

Lina Kim

Students perform in city’s 60th anniversary parade

Karen Chow and Lina Kim

Field hockey looks to continue solid start

Lina Kim and Neil Rao

Student assumes leadership role, helps with Homecoming preparation

Lina Kim and Neil Rao
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