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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
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
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
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
The matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025

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All content by Oksana Trifonova

Controversy surrounding artist Ai Weiwei’s photo is misguided

Oksana Trifonova
December 7, 2017

I’m a Taurus, and Tauruses don’t believe in astrology

Oksana Trifonova
May 8, 2017

I’m a Taurus, and Tauruses don’t believe in astrology

Oksana Trifonova
December 7, 2016

Controversy surrounding artist Ai Weiwei’s photo is misguided

Oksana Trifonova
September 19, 2016

I’m a Taurus, and Tauruses don’t believe in astrology

Oksana Trifonova
September 19, 2016

Dislike for STEM is not a fatal disease

Oksana Trifonova
May 30, 2016
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Mythbusters: AP Language vs. AP Literature

Oksana Trifonova
April 12, 2016

Graduation night amasses funds despite challenges

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
March 24, 2016

Students discover better fit away from name-brand schools

Claire Rhee and Oksana Trifonova
March 4, 2016

Falcon wins Pacemaker for second year in a row

Deepthi Sampathkumar and Oksana Trifonova
November 30, 2015

Top 10 things to be thankful for

David Fan and Oksana Trifonova
November 13, 2015

Girls Can movement helps break gender boundaries

Charin Park and Oksana Trifonova
November 10, 2015

Girls’ golf: Falcons suffer consecutive losses

Oksana Trifonova
October 14, 2015

‘The Visit’: Creepy grandparent duo provides real thrill

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
October 14, 2015

Despite some appearances, golf really is a sport

Oksana Trifonova
October 7, 2015

Alumnus’s self-segregation article generates conversation in community

Caitlyn Chen and Oksana Trifonova
October 6, 2015

Hollywood directors need a dose of feminism

Oksana Trifonova
September 4, 2015

New players strengthen golf team

Oksana Trifonova
September 4, 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

100 Word Rants

Cassandra King, Isabelle Tseng, Oksana Trifonova, and Jason Zhao
May 18, 2015

Crossword answers for backpage May 1 issue

Cassandra King and Oksana Trifonova
May 1, 2015

Following his heart, Rodriguex chooses teaching and has never looked back

Oksana Trifonova
April 23, 2015

Seniors lead boys’ golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
March 8, 2015

2014 alumni reflect on their first years playing sports in college

Jenny Qian and Oksana Trifonova
March 5, 2015

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 trailer promises action, surprises

Oksana Trifonova and Kelly Xiao
March 4, 2015

Carnival wraps up week of inspiration

Neehar Thumaty and Oksana Trifonova
January 25, 2015

French classes face challenging times

Michelle Leung, Trevor Leung, and Oksana Trifonova
January 22, 2015

Opposite ends of the spectrum: Large and small classes on campus provide different learning opportunities

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
January 21, 2015

Freshman swings her way onto golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Jihau Yu
November 13, 2014

Saratoga City council engages students in community issues

Cassandra King and Oksana Trifonova
November 3, 2014

Girls’ golf working on improving away play

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
October 12, 2014

Falcon staffers gain experiences at Paly journalism conference

Gitika Nalwa and Oksana Trifonova
October 9, 2014

Key additions boost girls’ golf team

Oksana Trifonova and Arman Vaziri
September 2, 2014

Spanish teacher takes on additional job of activities director

Kevin Chow and Oksana Trifonova
August 31, 2014

Orchestra to travel to Spain this summer

Shazia Gupta and Oksana Trifonova
May 23, 2014

Teacher faced temptation to cheat in college

Oksana Trifonova
May 7, 2014

Speech and debate brings home success

Sudeep Raj and Oksana Trifonova
May 7, 2014

No freaking policy not working

Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova
May 6, 2014

Boys’ golf team advances to CCS

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
May 2, 2014

Boys’ golf team anticipating victories

Melissa Magner and Oksana Trifonova
March 10, 2014

Speech and debate showing growth

Sudeep Raj and Oksana Trifonova
February 14, 2014
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Wish granted: Class helps parents learn English

Oksana Trifonova and Devin Zhao
January 29, 2014

District hopes breaks offer enough relief to arduous October

Helen Chen, Gwynevere Hunger, and Oksana Trifonova
November 19, 2013

STAR testing to be replaced by Common Core-compatible testing system

Jade Bisht and Oksana Trifonova
October 15, 2013

Russian anti-gay laws distorted by U.S. media

Oksana Trifonova
October 8, 2013

The Vine vortex: social media app gains popularity

Gwynevere Hunger and Oksana Trifonova
September 10, 2013
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New face-to-face dance policy stirs controversy

Ingrid Hong and Oksana Trifonova
September 8, 2013

German exchange student adjusts to changes

David Sparkman and Oksana Trifonova
September 5, 2013
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