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Registrar Robert Wise retires after nine years at school
June 6, 2024
Class of ‘24 valedictorian and salutatorian announced
June 4, 2024
Class of ‘24 gets sent off with action-packed rally
May 29, 2024
Early results show parcel tax headed to narrow victory; teachers continue to campaign for pay raise
May 23, 2024
Prom 2024: An evening full of amazing sights and lasting memories
May 22, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
From court to commencement: Tennis best friends ace high school together
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: I know the cause of my future demise: lack of sleep
May 29, 2024
Softball falls 7-0 to Capuchino in CCS
May 26, 2024
Baseball falls short of CCS but builds for the future
May 23, 2024
Star swimmer’s disqualification in 200 IM race puts stirs controversy at CCS
May 21, 2024
Sports: 2023-2024 notable athlete achievements
May 21, 2024
Technology in Sports: Athletes using recent advancements to improve their skills
May 21, 2024
It’s time to eliminate more ‘ghost clubs’
June 3, 2024
Accusations of AI cheating can be based on deeply flawed evidence
May 29, 2024
State testing provides a good break from junior year
May 22, 2024
Trump’s vice president strategy: Money talks louder than politics
May 21, 2024
Too many district emails muddle the efficiency of communication
May 21, 2024
The verdict on YouTuber David Dobrik’s wacky morning routine: not worth it
June 3, 2024
Let’s leave turtlenecks in the past, where they belong
May 30, 2024
Top 10: songs to listen to before you die
May 30, 2024
Try a strange but delectable food combination: Doritos dipped in cupcake frosting
May 29, 2024
Senior Mag 2024: When I can’t focus, I run for the hills
May 29, 2024
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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
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
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and
Oksana Trifonova
November 30, 2015
Top 10 things to be thankful for
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November 13, 2015
Girls Can movement helps break gender boundaries
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November 10, 2015
Girls’ golf: Falcons suffer consecutive losses
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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 11, 2014
Speech and debate showing growth
Sudeep Raj
and
Oksana Trifonova
February 14, 2014
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
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
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September 5, 2013
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