Nika Svizhenko, School Scope Editor
Answers to The Falcon Crossword: May 30, 2025
Clues are available on p. 26 of the May 30, 2025 issue of the Falcon.
100-word rant: teachers, five tests in two days is just cruel
Multiple tests on the same day is what makes junior year hard.
Junior qualifies for International Biology Olympiad training camp at Harvard
After diving into biology as a freshman, Arjun Krish is reaping the results of his hard work: thousands of hours reading textbooks and problem solving.
Nitzan to leave school after four years in music department
The choir director and AP Music Theory teacher will be leaving to follow her husband’s new job opportunity in Humboldt County.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
After qualifying for the VEX Robotics world championship, team 95071X Extremity tests out their robot in practice matches against other top NorCal Worlds-qualifying teams.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
Kevin Attard is working to upgrade the athletic training room and help athletes with rehabilitation.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
The program won the Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA)’s 2025 Glenn W. Hoffmann Award, which recognizes educational programs that benefit students’ well being.
Top 10 sounds to hear in class
Oh, the many wonders of a high school environment.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
Students performed pieces by Tchaikovsky at Chamber Music by the Bay’s performance on Jan. 10.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
Jason Shiuan was awarded the Byron Hoyt/Don Schmeer Band Educator of the Year award for his contributions to the music program this year.
Seniors vote in Nov. 5 general election
Seniors Tas Long and Andrew Wu explain their stances on ballot measures.
Season preview: Girls’ water polo tries to stay afloat with only 8 players
There is no JV team this year.
6 seniors test their mettle in summer program at U.S. Naval Academy
Living in Annapolis, Md., they experienced daily life similar to that of regular midshipmen.
Top 10: times to arrive to journalism in the morning
The greatest elective on campus, journalism: newspaper, begins at 8:30 on Blue Days. But does everyone really show up at that time?
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
Refreshers and iced lattes are particularly delicious.
