Melinda Su, Reporter
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
Students in history teacher Kirk Abe’s class work together to transform the lyrics of a pop hit into a historical lesson.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
A major downside of in-class essays is the loss of class time for other activities.
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
The team’s starters were all seniors, leaving some big shoes to fill for next season.
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
Teacher Nikki Rodriguez teaches ceramics 1, 2 and 3 and AP 3-D Art and Design — all across just two class periods.
Okada, Smith lead senior-dominated golf team into De Anza competition
The only non-senior in the starting six is freshman Michael Zhao.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
The Falcons lost 2-1 to The Nueva School.
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
A few students share their greatest accomplishments from the past few years.
Air quality expert inspires students through an engaging talk
Dr. Philip Fine talked about his journey in the sciences and offered his advice to students.
Girls’ soccer defeats Lynbrook, securing first place in El Camino
The Falcons brought home a 7-2 win against the Vikings.
Showing kindness through art
The Art4Hearts club gives support through card making
Girls’ soccer starts the pre-season strong: securing two wins and gaining confidence for the upcoming season
After only winning one out of 11 games last season, the team is excited to make a comeback.
How many seasons are enough for a TV show?
Generally, a show with four to five seasons ensures that the plot is not overused and the characters are still lovable.
Sahaana Potti verbally commits to playing Division I soccer at Pepperdine
After being scouted by many schools, the junior has picked Pepperdine to further her soccer journey.
Top show ‘Outer Banks’ makes its return with Season 4
New episodes will be released in two different parts to maximize their viewership.
Junior’s art submission wins gold medal at national art competition
Nicole Hao wins gold in Scholastic Art and Writing competition along with multiple honorable mentions.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
Kaylee Yeung has been ballet dancing since age 3 and has danced with many studios since moving to the U.S. from Hong Kong in 2022.
Disney risks its reputation for innovation with its obsession for sequels
In recent years, Disney has created more sequels than original films, a model that audiences are getting tired of.
Junior artist wins local art competition
Nicole Hao’s artwork now displayed on the streets of Los Gatos after securing first place in art competition.