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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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All content by Parul Singh

PIPA: Right idea, wrong methods

Parul Singh
February 28, 2012
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Policy debaters attempt to revive event at SHS

Parul Singh
November 14, 2011

Link Crew lunch floats to success

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Lincoln Douglas team joins ranks of events offered by Speech and Debate

Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Indian cultural event raises funds for Saratoga schools

Parul Singh
October 14, 2011

Fines are just fine

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
March 18, 2011

Harpist accompanies orchestra to Carnegie Hall

Parul Singh
March 10, 2011
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New assistant principal a familiar face

Karthik Sreedhara and Parul Singh
February 10, 2011

Dedication essential to becoming sports team captain

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
January 28, 2011

Special Ed Department goes paperless; students’ files to be stored electronically

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
January 19, 2011
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Falcon Focus: School psychologist helps struggling students learn

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
December 7, 2010
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Megan Benzing
November 24, 2010
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A new Page in teacher’s saga

Sarah Hull and Parul Singh
November 17, 2010

Hired but can’t be fired: professors’ tenure needs reform

Parul Singh
September 23, 2010

School experiments with different Wednesday schedule

Synthia Ling and Parul Singh
May 28, 2010

Barcoding the Mexicans: New Arizona bill to prevent illegal immigration discriminatory

Parul Singh
May 17, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: Team battles injuries

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 23, 2010
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Student conduct festivities for National Poetry Month

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 23, 2010

History in the making: 15 students qualify for state History Day competition

Parul Singh and Synthia Ling
April 6, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: varsity goalie Gavin Peake aims to save the game

Parul Singh and Kim Tsai
April 1, 2010

Education crisis hurting teachers looking for jobs

Anoop Galivanche and Parul Singh
March 31, 2010

UCSD’s racist event should spur universities to prevent harassment

Parul Singh and Christine Bancroft
March 31, 2010

Driving age should not be 16

Parul Singh
March 23, 2010

Boys’ lacrosse: new coach raises morale

Parul Singh, Kim Tsai, and Jordan Waite
March 16, 2010
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Avatar sparks undeserved controversy

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
February 10, 2010

Typewriters and chalkboards: Life without technology

Parul Singh
February 6, 2010

Talented pianist makes music her priority

Parul Singh and Christine Tseng
February 6, 2010

Legitimate appointment or political ploy?

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
January 21, 2010

Torrens: The popular kid

Parul Singh
December 14, 2009

Crazy about crepes: Club celebrates French week

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
December 10, 2009

Faithwalk stages the story of Christmas

Parul Singh and Denise Lin
December 10, 2009

Obama needs to pay closer attention to international protocol

Roy Bisht and Parul Singh
December 9, 2009

Newly formed cracks cannot curb tennis players’ enthusiasm for resurfaced courts

Parul Singh and Jason Wu
November 4, 2009

Teachers adapt lessons to student learning styles

Nandini Ruparel and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh
October 28, 2009

MAP field trips help students explore real-world technology

Christine Bancroft and Parul Singh
October 12, 2009
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