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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
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
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
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
Kash Patel
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
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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Robotics club member receives a dream niche gift: a cat-fighting-robot

Matt Foley
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Movie hustles to top spot

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January 28, 2014

Punishing investors Bit by Bit

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January 14, 2014

Sophomore finds community, fame in Instagram

Helen Chen and Matt Foley
October 4, 2013

Order mandating cyber security guidelines benefits private sector

Matt Foley and Nelson Wang
May 28, 2013

PSY-cho fan speaks out about artist’s success

Matt Foley
May 22, 2013

Sexism against women still a problem

Matt Foley and Nikil Ramanathan
April 6, 2013

Falcons fall to Gilroy in first round of CCS

Matt Foley
March 12, 2013

Falcons look to score CCS spot in second half of season

Matt Foley
February 2, 2013

New area code 669 for region

Matt Foley and Trung Vandinh
November 27, 2012
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iPad Mini makes a small splash

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
November 21, 2012

Just another iPhone

Matt Foley and Dylan Jew
October 10, 2012

Freshman class seeing doubles

Matt Foley
September 19, 2012

Freshman class seeing doubles

Matt Foley
September 10, 2012
English teacher Meg Battey

English teacher recovering from severe hand injury

Matt Foley and Brandon Judoprasetijo
May 17, 2012
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Yim to take MathCounts team to nationals

Matt Foley and Derek Sun
May 9, 2012

Falcons glide over competition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Falcons glide over competition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Falcons completely outclass opposition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Falcons completely outclass opposition

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
February 2, 2012

ComedySportz provides laugh for SHS students

Matt Foley and Nikil Ramanathan
January 29, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Star senior does not fall short

Jay Mulye and Matt Foley
January 18, 2012

The rising tide for dubstep and techno

Matt Foley
January 10, 2012

Boys’ soccer: Preseason coming to an end

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
January 10, 2012

DECA allows students to get a taste of business

Roy Bisht and Matt Foley
December 7, 2011

Girls’ volleyball: team pleased with overall performance despite season’s setbacks

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
November 17, 2011

Talented boys’ soccer team sees no limits this year

Matt Foley and Jay Mulye
November 17, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball: Mollahan sets team up for victory

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
October 14, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball Preview 2011

Edward Dong and Matt Foley
September 9, 2011

Inconvenient Homecoming date yet again

Matt Foley and Cecilia Hollenhorst
September 3, 2011
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