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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
Yeung trains at a Marine infantry tactic course the summer of 2024.
Following his calling, senior seeks military path at Naval Academy
January 21, 2025
(Left) Susan Wojcicki before an interview, (Right) Saratoga parent May Wang during a talk
Honoring the life of Susan Wojcicki: A visionary female’s legacy in the tech industry
January 21, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.
Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process
January 21, 2025
Taka (Scar) falls in love with Sarabi, the lioness who accidentally causes his villain arc.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ offers a fulfilling backstory for the classic Disney movie
January 21, 2025
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
Mrs. Hasegawa, a predicted winner, is a well-known champion weightlifter (in our hearts).
What’s the strongest department on campus (physically)?
January 21, 2025
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
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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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
Papa’s Scooperia is more than the embrace of American consumerism — it’s the perfect pastime.
Games to play when you’re mentally depleted, as the Speech and Debate team frequently is
January 21, 2025
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

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Can you: Reference ‘The Dark Knight’ in AP Lang

Nick Chow
April 21, 2014

Holistic learning connects with true understanding

Nick Chow and JYoung
March 9, 2014

Despite loss of key players, tennis team remains strong

Nick Chow and Sudeep Raj
March 9, 2014
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Glitches in newly released Common App website add to student stress

Nick Chow and Jonathan Young
November 3, 2013
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Rolling Stone article offers insight into Pott case and youth culture

Nick Chow
September 20, 2013

32 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Nick Chow and Karen Sung
September 11, 2013
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The day I met Aaron Gordon

Nick Chow
September 4, 2013

Post AP curriculum beneficial to course understanding

Nick Chow
June 2, 2013

History Bowl makes history at Nationals

Nick Chow and Bruce Lou
May 10, 2013

Government must regulate drones moving forward

Nick Chow
April 3, 2013

Freshmen take readiness test for Chemistry Honors

Nick Chow
April 3, 2013

Girls finish the season strong with a strong outing at nationals

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
April 3, 2013

Students recommend preliminary courses to mitigate the AP gap

Nick Chow
April 3, 2013

History Bowl makes history with consecutive victories

Nick Chow
March 14, 2013
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Peer pressure leads students to take APUSH

Nick Chow
February 15, 2013

Senior delves into past in preparation for History Bowl

Nick Chow and Minu Palaniappan
February 2, 2013

Team stays positive after a tough loss

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
February 2, 2013

Electives night for incoming freshmen a success

Nick Chow
February 1, 2013

Basketball player Jon Boldt: The spark on the defensive end

Nick Chow and Elijah Yi
December 16, 2012

Make a story about it: problems to address

Nick Chow
December 7, 2012

Military offers an alternative path for students’ career

Nick Chow
December 7, 2012

History Bowl team ‘buzzing’ with excitement following victory

Nick Chow and Bruce Lou
December 6, 2012
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Capitalism: the Disney empire strikes back

Nick Chow
November 21, 2012

A place to call home

Nick Chow
November 18, 2012
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Science Bowl tryouts result in large turnout

Nick Chow
October 27, 2012
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Saturday School is too relaxed

Nick Chow
October 27, 2012
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Gay scout deserving of Eagle award

Nick Chow and Cristina Curcelli
October 27, 2012

Double history? Bring it on

Nick Chow
October 17, 2012

Tumbling adds new opportunities for the cheer team

Elijah Yi and Nick Chow
September 26, 2012

Crafting the ultimate water polo beast

Nick Chow
September 20, 2012

Upperclassmen turn to community colleges for summer enrichment

Nick Chow and McKenna Galvin
September 19, 2012
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Switching to electric vehicles unfeasible for now

Nick Chow
September 7, 2012

League of Legends: another overhyped game

Nick Chow
May 23, 2012

The rise and fall of ‘hyped’ apps

Nick Chow
May 1, 2012
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Biased college rankings don’t tell the entire story

Nick Chow
April 26, 2012

Overcoming gender stereotypes

Nick Chow
January 29, 2012

NTSB absolute cell phone ban too extreme

Elijah Yi and Nick Chow
January 29, 2012

Change in bike rack location angers students

Rohan Rajeev and Nick Chow
October 27, 2011

Vocational education an antiquated system

Nick Chow
October 22, 2011
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