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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2023.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
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The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Sierra Smith

Football, mono and Homecoming, OH MY!

Sierra Smith

Dance students choreograph their own pieces

Sierra Smith

Seniors on a fundraising spree, successfully lower the price of prom

Sierra Smith and Simi Srivastava

Youth Commission recognizes teen friendly business

Sierra Smith and Carol Suh

Good intent, bad effect: fewer school assemblies necessary

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji

‘Wall of Rejection’ proposed to encourage senior class

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji

Brainstorming solutions to the letters of recommendation burden

Sierra Smith and Deepti Kannan

Fringe series ending — will the resistance prevail?

Sierra Smith

Girls’ Volleyball: CCS run ends quickly, still a season to be proud of

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith

Photographer uses internet to share her view of the world

Sierra Smith

History Bowl kicks off season with tournament

Sierra Smith and Sherrilyn Ling

‘Guardian Angels’ support senior football players

Sierra Smith and Nikil Ramanathan
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Common App streamlined, limiting creativity

Sierra Smith and Dylan Jew

Golf: a mental game with comrades

Sierra Smith

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang
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Homecoming sweethearts break a trend

Sierra Smith and Jade Bisht
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Seniors find fountain of school spirit

Sierra Smith

SHS emergency texting uses technology for increased safety

Sierra Smith

Girls’ volleyball team strives to play when it counts

Sierra Smith and Catherine Tang

Liberal or conservative: who decides? Trends in parents’ influence on their children’s political beliefs

Sierra Smith
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New principal an educator at heart

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith

Healthy competition pushes players to work harder

Catherine Tang and Sierra Smith
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Teachers’ traveling tales

Sierra Smith
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San Diego principal named new leader of school

Allison Chang and Sierra Smith

Strip searches maximize prison security

Sierra Smith
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New editors bring promise of a revamped Falcon

Sierra Smith and Denise Lin

Students get early exposure to the business world

Sierra Smith

AP rule change lacks effectiveness

Sierra Smith

Stricter testing environments necessary to reduce cheating

Sierra Smith

Best and worst TV shows of 2011

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith

Falcon soon to be wearing a ‘Crown’

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung

Finals before break not worth the extra stress

Sierra Smith and Ashley Tang

Finals before break not worth the extra stress

Sierra Smith and Ashley Tang

Teachers extend their commitment beyond the classroom

Sierra Smith

Take charge of those taking over: bullying

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith

The influence of older siblings: always appreciated but have their own unique influence

Sierra Smith

Winter Guard season starts up

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith

Girls’ volleyball shows promise in spite of losses

Sierra Smith

Water polo and field hockey teams make a connection

Sierra Smith

Card games of childhood replaced by new entertainment

Sierra Smith
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Students go back to board games

Sierra Smith

Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth

Sierra Smith and Andy Fang

Newspaper students work hard and play hard

Sierra Smith and Andy Fang

Girls’ volleyball works to regain league A status

Sierra Smith

Grades should incorporate effort, not just mastery of tests

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
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Link Crew helps freshmen acclimate to high school life

Sierra Smith and Deborah Soung
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