Senior Mag 2026: Built-in best friend, assigned from birth
These four pairs of twins do not have telepathy, but the experience of growing up together at the same exact time has forged irreplicable connections between them.
Shirina Cao, News Editor
Sunnyvale’s CuanYue Malatang exceeded our expectations
The Chinese chain opened its first South Bay location in January.
Annual Career Fair shows pathways and realities in a variety of professions
Over 40 professionals offered real-world advice to students based on hard-earned experience.
Searching for college recruitment — the academic benefits of playing a niche sport
Some sports appear easier to stand out in than others and help student athletes gain admission at elite colleges.
A few lessons I learned from the college app process
Curious about whether to apply EA or ED, how to research schools or what writing essays is like? Find some answers here.
Snowboarding 101: the gear, the stance and more
I started snowboarding with my dad’s old gear, so I can attest that good gear matters when you first start.
Colleen Hoover movie adaptations show trend toward fan-based content
Four of the author’s BookTok-popular books have hit theaters.
21st Bombay in the Bay fundraises for youth foster charity in India
Partnering with “A Future for Every Child,” the event celebrates Indian culture while giving back to those communities.
My journey to becoming fashionista
Here’s my insane glow up in terms of clothing over the years.
You ask, The Falcon answers
A senior tackles tough life questions from her peers.
What’s the best athletic practice time?
Athletes from the cross country, JV girls’ volleyball and dance teams agree that practice right after school is most ideal for productivity.
Santa, please help me get into college
As a senior, this is the only Christmas present I need.
Falcon focus: The deeper side of a goofy guy
Senior Yash Sharma shows the ability to make diverse connections that aim to make the world better.
Blind, deaf and mute baking challenge ends in tasty success — with minor mishaps
The Falcon’s master chefs attempt the viral challenge.
Seniors finish off their last quad day with a bang
The performance included the seniors’ first partners’ and dancers’ dance as well as the first formal drumline performance in four years.
New Leadership teacher promotes campus-wide engagement
Many Leadership class students appreciate Mark Higashioka’s strong relationships with students and active planning.
A not-so-serious question: Would you rather face chickens in battle daily or a gorilla annually?
Your choice reveals much about your value system and thinking.
Clubs attract prospective members at annual Club Rush
This year’s Club Rush featured 71 total clubs.
New coach brings professional experience to the dance team
The team is being held to a higher level of practice efficiency, in accordance to standards from a professional dance team.
How do teams celebrate their senior nights?
Some sports go above and beyond when it comes to celebrating their seniors, involving costumes, equipment, posters and more.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
Onyx Strydom has formed an art community of 35,000 subscribers through the short videos posted on her channel.
Senior Indian Cultural Awareness club officers reflect on last month’s Bombay in the Bay performance
Despite the struggles of choreographing and managing the entire show, senior officers found reasons to keep pushing through their final performance.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
For the first time since 2019 and post-pandemic, the team uses their halftime performances to practice and perfect their competition routines.
Sparks fly: The surprising ways teachers met their spouses
Stories include online dating, love at first sight and long journeys to being a couple.
Honoring her late husband, parent becomes skilled photographer of her sons and other athletes
Amy Hawthorne has honed her skills over the years and has taken numerous memorable shots of the school’s teams.
Top 10: Icks
Things boys do that they really shouldn’t.
Top 10: romance tropes
From forced proximity to the classic love triangle — may the best trope win.
Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality
Select juniors and seniors get the chance to explore styles and choreographers of their choice, while taking responsibility to perfect their own dance.
Famous K-pop company HYBE kicks out sublabel CEO for coup allegations
After CEO Min Hee Jin’s removal, K-pop girl group NewJeans faces an uncertain future.
Behind the scenes: Meet the choreographers who brought the Homecoming dance to life
Student choreographers created routines inspired by pop music and class themes to create energizing, engaging performances.
Don’t jump off the ski lift — the snow isn’t as soft as it looks
I fell off the lift while skiing with my friend, and I now refuse to get on another one with her.
How are Homecoming performances ranked?
Judges of the quad day performances look for appropriateness, inclusive participation and overall class energy when considering scores for each class.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
Senior Rylee Stanton established the club after gaining inspiration from a friend.
Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness
For the new season, the 14-member team is drilling on skills such as turns and jumps to improve their routines.
AP Physics teacher expands course repertoire to Intro to Computer Programming
Using his experiences from working at Lockheed Martin, Thomas Cassavant learns to teach a class different from physics, his main expertise.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
Janae Smith, a trained mental health professional, shared her insight into self-care and plans to implement a yoga group.
