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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
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
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
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
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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All content by Neal Malhotra
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins

Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch

Neal Malhotra
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.

Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final

Neal Malhotra
June 3, 2024
The San Francisco Chronicle provides an updating dashboard for city wide drug overdoses.

The nationwide fentanyl crisis: District addresses the drug killing teens

Neal Malhotra
May 9, 2024
 Team 95071X took home gold at nationals and placed second in the Driver Skills Challenge.

VEX Robotics team wins U.S. Open

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
March 30, 2024
The five contestants (left to right) — Derek Liang, Anika Kapasi, Beverly Xu, Kathy Wang and Tara Natarjan — line up behind their boards.

Photo or Graphic for: The Charcuterie Board Beatdown: which reporter will make the breaking board?

Anika Kapasi, Derek Liang, Tara Natarajan, Kathy Wang, and Beverly Xu
February 14, 2024
Senior guard Brooks Overton shoots a 3-point shot over Monta Vista defender on Feb. 8 senior night.

Electric senior night caps off final home game before CCS

Neal Malhotra
February 13, 2024
The Class of ‘24 girls practice for the senior girls’ act during rehearsal on Feb. 8. 

Bombay in the Bay is pushed back to Saturday and Sunday, but ticket sales remain strong

Jane Lee and Neal Malhotra
February 10, 2024
Being on the field or the court isn’t the only way to stay in sports

Being on the field or the court isn’t the only way to stay in sports

Neal Malhotra
December 13, 2023
Students playing in the arcade games at Dave and Busters.

Turnout for Winter Formal at Dave and Buster’s dips

Neal Malhotra
December 11, 2023
Senior Bryan Wang drives past senior Brooks Overton for a layup during practice on Dec. 7.

Turnovers contribute to close losses in boys’ basketball preseason

Neal Malhotra
December 9, 2023
The LGSUHSD scores on different sections of CAASPP test compared to the rest of the state and county.

LGSUHSD scores highly in CAASPP testing

Neal Malhotra
December 4, 2023
Me playing a practice match in Bay Club Fremont in preparation for an upcoming tournament.

Squash: a symphony of rackets, balls and strategy

Neal Malhotra
November 20, 2023
Cover art of Chopra’s latest song, Murder on the Dance Floor

Senior rekindles passion for making hip-hop

Neal Malhotra
October 27, 2023
Kunal Bhatnagar reaches up to block a shot on senior night against Santa Clara on Oct. 19

Photo or Graphic for: Boys’ water polo struggles to stay afloat with sicknesses and new coach

Agastya Vitaldevara
October 23, 2023
 Weightlifting at Bay Club Courtside during our unscheduled first period.

Staying fit: A high schooler’s guide to learning the ins and outs of a local gym

William Cao and Neal Malhotra
September 30, 2023
Andrew Beattie works with football players during an after school practice.

New CBI aide takes on coaching roles for multiple sports

Richard Fan and Neal Malhotra
September 29, 2023
Sophomores Patrick Keogh, Shirina Cao and Ananya Rav dancing during the group dance.

Photo or Graphic for: Sophomores power through quad day despite low participation 

Annie Liu & Ruiyan Zhu
September 28, 2023
There are multiple pathways to college other than going straight after high school.

As colleges acceptance rates continue to decline, more students should turn to options other than 4-year universities

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
May 31, 2023
Yul Hong dribbling at MLS Next soccer showcase in Palm Springs.

Junior forward verbally commits to play soccer for Naval Academy

Neal Malhotra
May 27, 2023
Collage of prom photos

Beach Boardwalk praised as ideal prom location

Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra
May 27, 2023
Junior Neal Malhotra catches some Z’s after a long night of playing brawl stars — he forgot to complete his history homework due that day.

Call it a case of Junioritis-’24

Mitchell Chen and Neal Malhotra
May 22, 2023
Junior Johan Amirineni warms up before practice with other juniors.

Tennis team looks to bounce back after rocky start

Neal Malhotra and Skyler Mao
April 3, 2023
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Anika Kapasi, Neal Malhotra, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Stephanie Sun
March 30, 2023
Seniors Mason Wang, Julian Berkowitz-Sklar and Lucas Dennis help up junior guard Bryan Wang in their CCS match against Soledad on Feb. 19.

Boys’ basketball ends a bounceback season with CCS loss to Monterey

Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu
March 26, 2023
Students at the Halloween Party gather around the robot demonstration organized by the Best Buddies club.

Best Buddies club hopes to bring change to school

Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu
February 15, 2023
The inner workings of Journalism: deadline night

The inner workings of Journalism: deadline night

Neal Malhotra and Atrey Desai
February 15, 2023
Senior guard Julian Berklowitz-Sklar gets ready for a defensive possession late in the team’s game against Los Gatos on Feb. 8.

Wildcats deal blow to Falcons’ CCS chances

Neal Malhotra, Nikhil Mathihalli, and Andy Zhu
February 13, 2023
JV players warmup before tryouts with some rallies.

Season preview: New additions set to make waves for boys’ tennis

Neal Malhotra
February 13, 2023
Senior boys practice for their All Male Dance. 

Bombay in the Bay returns in style without pandemic restrictions

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
February 10, 2023
The waves crashing at the beautiful Carmel Beach.

February Break travel guide: 48 hours in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli
February 10, 2023
La Cueva is located on Prospect Road, right across from the Westgate Center.

La Cueva: the unrivaled best spot for off-campus lunch

Neal Malhotra
December 14, 2022
Sophomore Caleb Yu and junior Brooks Overton go head to head during a practice on Oct. 21.

Boys’ basketball team trying to adjust to new players and coach

Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu
December 10, 2022
2021 alumna, Michelle Lim, DIII commit to Wellesley College plays against Smith College.

Athletic recruitment or college applications: Which one’s harder?

Anika Kapasi and Neal Malhotra
December 10, 2022
The beaches at Cambria are beautiful places to enjoy with your family and fuzzy friends.

Enjoy a sandy winter break vacation in relaxing Cambria

Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli
December 6, 2022
A 100% accurate depiction of me playing basketball.

My love-hate relationship with basketball

Neal Malhotra
November 10, 2022
Juniors celebrate their quad day performance on Sept. 22.

The juniors had the best quad-day performance

Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli
October 20, 2022
Senior ACE club president Carolyn Wang presents the next group discussion to more than 15 student tutors.

ACE club members volunteer to tutor students across four different countries

Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu
October 19, 2022
The varsity boys’ basketball team shoots around during open gym.

Davey returns to coach boys’ basketball team

Neal Malhotra and Andy Zhu
September 24, 2022
The dreaded front page of the SAT.

Preparing for the SAT: a case study in 2 summer experiences

Neal Malhotra and Kavya Patel
September 24, 2022
Laws, who started at the schools in 2021 with English 9 and 10, is now the adviser for the Talisman.

English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser

Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli
September 12, 2022
Junior Owen Liang mounts the new intake hardstop, preventing the intake from deploying too far down.

Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments

Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu
September 11, 2022
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