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Sophomore quad day thrives with a boost in participation
October 20, 2024
Seniors ends week of Quad Day performances with an energetic display
October 20, 2024
Juniors navigate low rehearsal attendance and participation for their quad day
October 20, 2024
Widespread criticism over district leadership leads to community meetings and attempts at rebuilding trust
October 18, 2024
Freshmen pull through despite fewer than 30 participants in their first quad day performance
October 18, 2024
How are Homecoming performances ranked?
October 20, 2024
The hidden factors behind Pixar and Marvel’s downfall
October 18, 2024
In a world of short-form videos, long-term focus becomes a challenge
October 18, 2024
25 Years later: Educators reflect back on their first year at SHS
October 18, 2024
‘Despicable Me 4’ is getting too much hate
October 18, 2024
The Knicks are on course to finally bring a championship to New York
October 22, 2024
How young athletes have started using social media for success
October 21, 2024
Competitive athletes balance rigorous sports schedule with academics
October 21, 2024
Football boasts 49-0 Homecoming win over Lynbrook, maintains undefeated record
October 21, 2024
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
A gentler approach to growth: Why ADUs offer a middle ground in housing development
October 21, 2024
100-word rave: Applesauce is my go-to snack
October 18, 2024
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
October 22, 2024
From trash can to happy home: a tale of two teddy bears
October 21, 2024
Nostalgia for ‘Wild Kratts’ hits strong as it remains to be one of my core shows of childhood
October 21, 2024
Top 10: excuses for being late
October 18, 2024
An ode to my favorite ‘scent-sibilities’
October 18, 2024
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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 11, 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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