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Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025
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All content by Melissa Magner
To me, from me: A letter to my inexperienced freshman self
Melissa Magner
May 27, 2016
Shaking hands with Sorkin: Senior commended by famed screenwriter at film festival
Melissa Magner
March 26, 2016
Activities director Marshburn plans to move back to San Antonio when school year ends
Melissa Magner
and
Kelly Xiao
March 26, 2016
Cast of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ chosen to perform at ITS
Melissa Magner
March 24, 2016
Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced
Helen Chen
and
Melissa Magner
February 9, 2016
Drama department begins rehearsing for 2016 spring musical ‘Guys and Dolls’
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
February 4, 2016
Fashion, talent and math problems: senior Class holds 2nd annual ‘Mr. Saratoga’
Cassandra King
and
Melissa Magner
February 1, 2016
Signed, sealed, delivered: writing letters of recommendation
Daphne Liu
,
Olivia Lu
, and
Melissa Magner
December 1, 2015
Axelsson departure sparks confusion
Melissa Magner
September 21, 2015
Inside the infirmary: Senior gets closer look at the life of a surgeon
Melissa Magner
September 12, 2015
‘Pride and Prejudice’ chosen to be fall play
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
September 9, 2015
STEM buff has a go at humanities and likes it
Melissa Magner
and
Oksana Trifonova
May 21, 2015
JSA starts Open mic effort downtown downtown
Melissa Magner
and
Oksana Trifonova
May 18, 2015
Saratoga Library to host ‘Summer Challenge’ reading program
Melissa Magner
May 18, 2015
‘Drood’ awes audience with unique style
Melissa Magner
April 25, 2015
Saratoga Falcon wins Gold Crown, Pacemaker for 2013-2014 year
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
April 22, 2015
Drama students to attend ITS in late March
Melissa Magner
March 4, 2015
No fear, all clear: Reporters ask teachers about hot-button issues
Kevin Chow
,
Lauren Louie
,
Melissa Magner
, and
Dorrie Tang
February 5, 2015
Drama tackles multiple productions
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
January 25, 2015
Opposite ends of the spectrum: Large and small classes on campus provide different learning opportunities
Melissa Magner
and
Oksana Trifonova
January 21, 2015
Senior reflects on year in Pakistan
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
January 20, 2015
Student productions begin
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
November 18, 2014
Longtime lunch lady Diane Ray has made 60,000 sandwiches in 21 years
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
October 12, 2014
Cast of fall play overcomes tight rehearsal schedule
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
October 9, 2014
Drama classes to see Mountain View production of ‘Sweeney Todd’
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
October 1, 2014
Fall play ‘The Matchmaker’ promises hilarious and unique showing
Melissa Magner
and
Saya Sivaram
September 4, 2014
SUSD adopts Common Core math track, concerning some parents
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
May 24, 2014
Prom bracket system smashes self-confidence of teen girls
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
May 22, 2014
Boys’ golf team advances to CCS
Melissa Magner
and
Oksana Trifonova
May 2, 2014
Cast of ‘Les Misérables’ exceeds audience’s expectations
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
May 1, 2014
Saratoga’s subconscious racial divide
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
April 29, 2014
Boys’ golf team anticipating victories
Melissa Magner
and
Oksana Trifonova
March 10, 2014
The effects of marijuana use by high schoolers
Allison Lin
and
Melissa Magner
March 6, 2014
Sophomore finds passion in fencing
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
March 6, 2014
WASC to visit school, certify accreditation
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
March 1, 2014
Cast and crew of ‘Les Mis’ prepare for performances
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
February 27, 2014
Does legacy really make a difference?
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
February 12, 2014
Senior experiences rite of passage: String Ceremony
Melissa Magner
January 22, 2014
Rally Commission searches for answers
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
January 17, 2014
Drama productions in full swing
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
January 15, 2014
Mexican exchange students experience SHS culture
Melissa Magner
and
Nupur Maheshwari
November 19, 2013
Near-fatal accident leaves history teacher thankful for new perspective on life
Melissa Magner
November 7, 2013
Sophomore observes day in life of school librarian
Melissa Magner
November 7, 2013
Drama takes on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ as fall play
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
October 18, 2013
Stricter policy enforced on clubs is essential in making sure that clubs stay active
Melissa Magner
and
Candice Zheng
October 10, 2013
Drama takes on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ as fall play
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
October 5, 2013
Falcon Focus: junior Jack McCarthy creates his own theatre program, GIFT
Nupur Maheshwari
and
Melissa Magner
October 1, 2013
Cast, crew prepare for opening night of student production of ‘Earnest’
Melissa Magner
and
Vibha Seshadri
September 4, 2013
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