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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
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
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 result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
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
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
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 use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

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All content by Serena Li
Mary Campbell, Caroline Keogh, Leena El Ashmawi, Casey Gilligan run together against their home game against Palo Alto on March 30, which they won 9-7

Happy to play: Girls’ lacrosse fields a team and matches up

Serena Li, Anjali Nuggehalli, and Cici Xu
April 2, 2022
Sannidhi Boppana plays badminton at a home game against Cupertino on March 31.

Badminton team bounces back after rocky start

Serena Li and Sanjoli Gupta
April 2, 2022
Senior Sajiv Shah holding a glider during a glider competition for new hires during his first week at WhisperAero.

Senior helps develop next-generation aviation technology

Serena Li and Daniel Wu
March 31, 2022
Senior finally reaches the 131,072 tile, the highest tile possible in the game, 2048, on March 24.

2048: the brainless game that won my heart

Serena Li
March 31, 2022
Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success

Freshman soars in high school speech tournaments after middle school success

Serena Li and Daniel Wu
March 31, 2022
Sleep-deprived senior attempts to be on time for a week

Sleep-deprived senior attempts to be on time for a week

Serena Li
February 8, 2022
School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

School discusses mental health and seeking support at the Speak Up for Change rally

Serena Li, Lihi Shoshani, Sarah Thomas, and Cici Xu
February 8, 2022

Hot pot: Not your traditional Christmas dinner

Serena Li
December 2, 2021
Common mistakes in disease diagnosis which Gupta’s gene signature aims to resolve.

Senior wins finalist status at prestigious science conference

Serena Li and Daniel Wu
December 1, 2021
Senior Vicky Bai received the LGSUHSD Board Student Recognition during the school board meeting on Nov. 16.

Senior receives district recognition for volunteer work to fight hunger

Serena Li and Daniel Wu
November 30, 2021
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Photo or Graphic for: Reading fanfiction, if done correctly, can be the best ‘vice’ for de-stressing

Selina Chen
October 17, 2021
Senior Vignav Ramesh presents his research at the 2021 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine 2021

Senior becomes first high school student to receive prestigious medical AI award

Serena Li and Daniel Wu
October 12, 2021
Canvas: Once a cherished friend, it’s now my enemy

Canvas: Once a cherished friend, it’s now my enemy

Serena Li
September 6, 2021
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California’s full reopening on June 15 risks spike in COVID-19 cases

Serena Li
May 13, 2021
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
May 12, 2021
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Don’t waste your money on inferior streaming services

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 3, 2021
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Online TedX hosts presentations on social and political issues

Serena Li and Nidhi Mathihalli
April 25, 2021
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Girls’ cross country deals with coach change and adapts to pandemic rules

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
March 11, 2021
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Rare positives of online school: features that should be continued

Serena Li
March 11, 2021
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Notion: the productivity app that everyone needs

Serena Li
February 9, 2021
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‘Soul’ not worth the hype

Serena Li and Alan Zu
February 5, 2021
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A hidden gem of quarantine: making a podcast

Serena Li
February 1, 2021
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Students start chapter of National Chinese Honors Society

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 11, 2020
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Power of education does not lie within the content it teaches

Serena Li
December 3, 2020
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Senior earns award from State Assembly for raising awareness about microplastics

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
November 3, 2020
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Students from music department organize wildfire relief concert

Serena Li and Carolyn Wang
October 31, 2020
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iPad Pro: Is it really worth the hype?

Serena Li
October 31, 2020
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From its historical inaccuracies to themes, Disney’s remake of ‘Mulan’ disappoints

Serena Li
September 17, 2020
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I’m finally capo-ble of playing the guitar (sort of)

Serena Li
September 17, 2020
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A tale of two summers: Huang and Van load up on summer courses

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
September 5, 2020
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Misinformation about coronavirus pandemic influences population’s response

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
May 21, 2020
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COVID-19 may incite fundamental changes to entertainment industry

Serena Li
May 14, 2020
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Andrew Yang’s advice to combat racism runs counter to progress

Serena Li
May 6, 2020
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Clubs severely impacted due to school shutdown

Serena Li
April 29, 2020

K-Dramas helped me rediscover the feeling of comfort

Serena Li
March 31, 2020
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Hollywood’s elite exploit their power

Jeanette Zhou and Serena Li
March 31, 2020
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My food recommendations — take it with a grain of rice

Serena Li
March 26, 2020
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For speech and debaters, national tournaments bring excitement and stress

Serena Li and Joann Zhang
February 13, 2020

Flawed tardy system encourages more students to be late

Serena Li
February 7, 2020

Foreign artists’ concerts bring a piece of home to immigrants

Serena Li
January 31, 2020

Science department begins integration of earth science topics after NGSS assessment

Serena Li and Aaria Thomas 
January 28, 2020

In and out of the classroom, teens’ best teachers are often their peers

Preston Fu and Serena Li
January 13, 2020
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Traditional sports connects students to cultural heritage

Serena Li and Cici Xu
December 9, 2019

Rain forces Lip Dub to be replaced with surprise winter rally

Serena Li and Anjali Nuggehali
December 9, 2019

My family went to four different rivers because I broke my jade bracelet

Serena Li
December 5, 2019

K-Pop idols suffer mental health issues, eating disorders after widespread industry mistreatment

Vicky Bai and Serena Li
December 5, 2019

Shen Yun — the history behind traditional Chinese arts

Serena Li and Nicole Lu
December 1, 2019

Tough luck in New York: Speech and debate team doesn’t perform as hoped in Bronx competition

Joann Zhang and Serena Li
October 30, 2019

Girls’ volleyball aims to end season on a high note

Kavita Sundaram and Serena Li
October 28, 2019

Riding a four-game winning streak, girls’ volleyball players aim to keep vibe going

Serena Li and Joann Zhang
September 24, 2019

Speech and debate: team overhaul continues

Serena Li and Kavita Sundaram
September 22, 2019
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