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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
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
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
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
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Kash Patel
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
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
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
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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‘Less’ is a literary ride I wasn’t expecting

Samantha Yee
February 25, 2021

Future Doctors of America Club simulates professional medical diagnoses

Samantha Yee
September 21, 2020

ASB hosts online competition to connect students and boost school spirit

Esther Luan and Samantha Yee
May 2, 2020
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Music program tries to keep ‘sense of togetherness’ during time apart

Andrew Li and Samantha Yee
April 16, 2020
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Achievement Awards in Writing: a mechanism for student expression

Preston Fu and Samantha Yee
April 4, 2020
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Pirating media online is a complex ethical equation — and it’s not always wrong

Samantha Yee
March 30, 2020

Administration threatens area closures if students don’t pick up their lunchtime trash

Cici Xu and Samantha Yee
February 10, 2020

College counseling: A helping hand or a stifling grasp?

Rohan Kumar and Samantha Yee
February 7, 2020
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2021 junior class continues tradition in leading Family Giving Tree donations

Samantha Yee
January 22, 2020

Libraries should uphold the status quo: technology and books together

Samantha Yee
September 20, 2019

Soundings magazine staff partners with creative writing class

Aaria Thomas and Samantha Yee
September 19, 2019

Barbie movies are a relief from reality

Samantha Yee
September 19, 2019

Summer program COSMOS gives students a chance to pursue STEM in a college atmosphere

Samantha Yee
May 23, 2019

Bay Area academic culture portrayed in Y/A novel ‘Picture Us in the Light’

Samantha Yee
April 27, 2019

Don’t let perfectionism run your life for you

Samantha Yee
March 28, 2019

Montalvo resident poet intrigued by different cultures, styles

Samantha Yee
February 12, 2019

Don’t feel pressured to apply to summer camps

Justin Guo and Samantha Yee
February 12, 2019

Cramming for tests is, unfortunately, effective

Oliver Ye and Samantha Yee
December 12, 2018

Making the kind of Christmas presents worth remembering

Samantha Yee
December 10, 2018

Green team continues environmental work from the past

Angelina Chen and Samantha Yee
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