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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
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 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
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 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
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 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
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025

The Saratoga Falcon

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All content by Michelle Cen

New year, new fields: Measure E funds sports renovations

Michelle Cen
May 18, 2015

Juniors start sports charity to benefit low-income children

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
May 14, 2015

Veggie Grill does not live up to expectations

Michelle Cen
May 7, 2015

Brown battles drought, orders 25 percent cut in water use

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
May 7, 2015

Dartmouth’s alcohol ban will fail to eradicate sexual assaults

Michelle Cen and Shreya Tumu
April 23, 2015

Malala, Hosseini to speak at San Jose

Michelle Cen
March 31, 2015

Boys’ golf faces obstacles

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
March 27, 2015

Battle against Islamophobia continues

Michelle Cen and Karissa Dong
March 27, 2015

Global warming: There’s no use denying it

Michelle Cen
February 24, 2015

Dong walks the road less traveled

Michelle Cen
February 24, 2015

Golf team strives for perfection

Michelle Cen
February 24, 2015

Rising application fees are unnecessary expenses

Michelle Cen and Ashley Chen
February 9, 2015

Finding acceptance, promoting awareness: Junior recounts experiences with bisexuality

Michelle Cen, Larissa Chiu, and Eileen Toh
February 6, 2015

Senior potter carves out passion in ceramics

Michelle Cen and Ami Nachiappan
January 21, 2015

Herzman’s classes participate in annual Emersonian Gift Exchange

Michelle Cen and Ariel Liu
December 5, 2014

Finals schedule changes due to orchestra trip

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
December 1, 2014

Global warming denial in D.C.

Michelle Cen
November 14, 2014

School responds to WASC recommendations

Michelle Cen and Jason Zhao
September 24, 2014

Freshman excels in badminton

Michelle Cen and Ashley Chen
September 24, 2014

Dress code violates ‘right to bare arms’

Michelle Cen and Megan MacInnes
September 17, 2014
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