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“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
At the first Speech and Debate club practice of the year, speech coach Jenny Cook delivers announcements.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
September 24, 2024
Junior Nicole Hao works on her team’s robot on her lift mechanism.
All 5 VEX Robotics teams gear up for first competition on Oct. 13
September 22, 2024
Freshmen Arjun Vijaykumar, Samir Sharma and Adrian Etter play Ping Pong during lunch.
Falcon Nest upgrades continue into the new school year
September 21, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
Senior Kaylee Yeung performs in a 2023 Nutcracker production with her dance studio.
A leap of faith: Senior hopes to pursue ballet beyond high school
September 21, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate last week.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
September 23, 2024
K-pop has shifted from a genre of music to a lifestyle and cultural phenomenon.
K-pop draws millions of fans even though many of its teenage idols suffer behind the scenes
September 20, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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Badminton: Falcons prevail against Palo Alto, but fall to Lynbrook, Milpitas

Sherrie Shen and Michael Wong
April 3, 2019

Badminton returns to De Anza League

Connie Liang and Sherrie Shen
March 28, 2019
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Little Free Library: national phenomenon spreads to Saratoga

Angelina Chen and Sherrie Shen
February 14, 2019
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Tea Ceremony at Hakone Gardens: a glimpse into Japanese culture

Colleen Feng and Sherrie Shen
December 11, 2018
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Athletics department enters third consecutive year in debt

Sherrie Shen and Michael Wong
September 27, 2018

Badminton: Key addition helps Falcons seize early victories

Sherrie Shen and Callia Yuan
March 20, 2018

34 students qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
March 20, 2018

Junior creates YouTube channel as part of artistic journey

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
March 7, 2018

Boys’ lacrosse: New coaches help build up team

Sherrie Shen
February 13, 2018

75 students to take AMC math contest

Frederick Kim and Sherrie Shen
January 29, 2018

Keeping up with the Kumars: senior-freshman siblings pursue competitive math

Sherrie Shen and Kyle Wang
November 28, 2017

For Chen, DACA repeal hits close to home

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
November 27, 2017

Letting the caged bird sing: English teacher revitalizes poetry on campus

Sherrie Shen
October 19, 2017
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Athletics department fighting debt after lack of donations

Sherrie Shen and Elicia Ye
October 12, 2017

Inducing fear to cause change is ethical when based upon facts

Anna Novoselov and Sherrie Shen
October 3, 2017

RISE Club sends six members to nationals, places sixth in nation

Alexandra Li and Sherrie Shen
September 18, 2017

Once-in-a-century solar eclipse viewed on campus

Sherrie Shen and Elaine Sun
September 1, 2017

The changing of tides: Inaction in combating climate change will lead to an irreversible future

Sherrie Shen
May 30, 2017

Student suspended due to threats of violence; additional security added on campus

Sherrie Shen
May 26, 2017

WiSTEM participates in Bay Area Research Exposition (BARE)

Sherrie Shen
May 3, 2017

Badminton: Falcons end season 1-11, will likely move down to El Camino league next year

Sherrie Shen and Michael Zhang
May 3, 2017

Explicit consent: A flawed system when concerning organ donation

Sherrie Shen
April 24, 2017

‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ a reminder to pay attention to the world around us

Sherrie Shen
March 11, 2017

Badminton: Falcons drop early matches as new players fill varsity positions

Sherrie Shen and Rahul Vadlakonda
March 11, 2017

Family time at school: The highs and the lows

Elaine Fan and Sherrie Shen
March 9, 2017

Competitive student-athletes forced to give up training after concussions

Harshini Ramaswamy, Sherrie Shen, and Amy Tang
January 30, 2017

FBLA prepares to compete at Bay Section

Sherrie Shen
January 27, 2017

Aspiring professional ballerina spends junior year training in Houston

Ashley Feng and Sherrie Shen
January 25, 2017

Bridging the nationwide divide: The election that shocked the world

Sherrie Shen
November 21, 2016
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WiSTEM members tour Google campus, learn importance of experience in tech industry

Caitlyn Chen and Sherrie Shen
November 20, 2016

Falcon newspaper staff learns from NorCal Media Day conference

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Sophomore shares joys of hiking through new club

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Art in the past, present and future: A sophomore’s passion for drawing extends beyond the now

Sherrie Shen
October 13, 2016

Paranormal meets the physical in sophomore’s everyday life

Leena Elzeiny and Sherrie Shen
October 12, 2016

Wu takes second place in national math competition

Sherrie Shen
September 26, 2016

Ups and downs: A junior’s passion for building

Sherrie Shen
September 9, 2016

Viruses attack students’ emails

Emily Chen and Sherrie Shen
September 5, 2016
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