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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
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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
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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Andrew Lee and Kevin Sze
April 2, 2020

With illnesses and deaths from vaping, school officials everywhere must take more action

Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2020

Ditch commercialized gifts this Valentine’s Day

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2020

I may be partially deaf

Sandhya Sundaram
October 30, 2019

Democratic debate shows that healthcare and race are of huge importance

Sandhya Sundaram
September 23, 2019

This Spanish Drink wakes you up better than your mom

Sandhya Sundaram
September 13, 2019

Teachers unwind from the grind with trips and relaxation

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
May 22, 2019

Regular classes should be significantly easier than their AP counterparts

Sandhya Sundaram
April 2, 2019

New GSA club discusses LGBTQ issues

Sandhya Sundaram and Amanda Zhu
April 1, 2019

Reporters attempt to go viral on TikTok

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
March 26, 2019

Are Gen Z and Millennial stereotypes really true?

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
February 14, 2019

WiSTEM plans outreach event for middle schoolers

Sandhya Sundaram and Amanda Zhu
February 14, 2019

Love My Buns? I don’t think so…

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2019

Some students think flip flop policy is a flop, but administrators disagree

Sandhya Sundaram and Eileen Bui
December 12, 2018

Academic programs should reconsider how they present themselves

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
December 11, 2018

Winter haters, vacation to Palm Springs

Sandhya Sundaram
December 10, 2018

We met Santa at an Artisan Faire

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
November 28, 2018

Serenading unsuspecting freshmen with “Shrek” songs falls flat

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
October 25, 2018

Open-campus Club Fair to span two days

Amanda Zhu and Sandhya Sundaram
September 25, 2018
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Facebook continues to dominate school communications, despite parental concern

Neeti Badve and Sandhya Sundaram
September 24, 2018

Should past comments, racist behavior ruin the popularity of top YouTubers?

Sandhya Sundaram
September 23, 2018

Fashion slip-up: Trying and failing to thrift

Sandhya Sundaram
September 20, 2018

Having a job teaches lessons that can’t be learned in a classroom

Sandhya Sundaram
September 20, 2018
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Congresswoman holds forum on gun violence

Sandhya Sundaram
May 30, 2018

I tried living like a Victoria’s Secret Model for a day

Sandhya Sundaram
May 30, 2018

Class participation should be stressed less to promote quality discussions

Sandhya Sundaram
May 9, 2018

Blast from the past: Catapulted water balloons injured teachers, leading to rule changes

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram
May 9, 2018
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Beloved Spanish teacher to retire after four decades in the district

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
May 4, 2018

Boys’ volleyball: season starts with wins

Jayne Zhou and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Sheehy’s World History classes compete for doughnuts through trivia

Anishi Patel and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Sophomore pursues acting through small roles

Sandhya Sundaram
March 14, 2018

Strength-based teaching promotes the wrong values

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
March 14, 2018

Strength-based teaching promotes the wrong values

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
March 14, 2018

Student band helps relieve stress

Jayne Zhou and Sandhya Sundaram
March 13, 2018

Future for annual trip to Mexico unclear with Rodriguex’s retirement in June

Sandhya Sundaram and Phoebe Wang
February 13, 2018

Boys’ soccer overcomes injuries to key players

Jay Kim and Sandhya Sundaram
January 29, 2018

Students ‘Finesse’ their way through life

Sandhya Sundaram
January 23, 2018
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V-day was a lot sweeter when we got free candy

Sandhya Sundaram
January 19, 2018
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Female football player tackles wrestling

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram
December 8, 2017

Winter Formal askings this year less grand than usual

Connie Liang and Sandhya Sundaram
November 30, 2017

To play or not to play? Outdoor sports teams adjust to extreme weather

Sandhya Sundaram
November 28, 2017

Insensitive insults demean the disabled

Sandhya Sundaram
November 16, 2017

Boys’ soccer: Team hopes to replace Yu’s scoring punch

Sandhya Sundaram
November 16, 2017

New registrar chose career in education after long tech career

Sandhya Sundaram and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2017

PSA’s

Connie Liang, Sandhya Sundaram, Howard Tang, Elaine Toh, Rahul Vadlakonda, and
October 17, 2017

Girls’ volleyball fights for wins in upper league

Sandhya Sundaram
October 17, 2017
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Athletic trainer’s shadows help treat injured athletes, gaining work experience

Sandhya Sundaram and Kaylene Morrison
October 13, 2017

Brandless, more like Brand-miss

Sandhya Sundaram and Amy Tang
October 3, 2017

Girls’ volleyball: Falcons to be tested in higher league

Sandhya Sundaram
September 15, 2017
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